Back then, to quickly eradicate illiteracy and learn human techniques, Sun Wukong prioritized creating literacy materials for demons.

These literacy materials were simple and easy to understand, highly efficient, but required mana to use, and thus were only usable by demons.

Liu Qi then said, "I thought Monkey King only wrote 'Heavenly Craftsmanship' and 'Hundred Herbs Scripture'."

Zhang Liang smiled and shook his head, "That's just human understanding."

Huaguo Mountain was the place Sun Wukong cared about; taking care of humans was just a sporadic gesture. Naturally, there were things usable by demons that humans couldn't utilize.

"The Crown Prince no longer needs literacy materials. I bought you a copy of 'The Eloquence'."

Zhang Liang handed Liu Qi a book, "Once you've read through 'The Eloquence' over the next few days, you'll be able to get along with other demons on Huaguo Mountain."

"I've already read 'The Eloquence'."

Liu Qi waved his hand, refusing the offer.

He had already studied 'The Eloquence' back in the Imperial Palace, a book that collected and explained various words, including their meanings and also the names of personal affairs and daily utensils, along with many explanations of astronomical, geographical, and zoological terms.

'The Eloquence' was a book everyone literate would read.

"Crown Prince, 'The Eloquence' of Huaguo Mountain is different from the outside world."

Zhang Liang shook his head and pushed 'The Eloquence' into Liu Qi's hands.

"The Great King revised 'The Eloquence', and based on his work, demons revise it every few years. It's far more detailed than the 'The Eloquence' you've studied before."

Liu Qi looked at 'The Eloquence' in his hand; indeed, it was much thicker than what he had studied before.

"If it's so good, why don't the Human Clan use it?"

As Liu Qi asked, he opened 'The Eloquence'.

He immediately understood why upon seeing the vocabulary.

"I've never seen these words."

Liu Qi said in surprise.

Zhang Liang laughed, "This 'The Eloquence' contains vocabulary from Huaguo Mountain."

'The Eloquence' was not sold to humans because the vocabulary of Huaguo Mountain was not applicable to the outside world. Even if humans understood the words, they wouldn't know the actual objects.

"If you haven't read through 'The Eloquence', you might become the butt of the joke when speaking with the demons of Huaguo Mountain."

Zhang Liang told Liu Qi.

Liu Qi flipped through a few more pages of 'The Eloquence', looking at the annotations, and finally understood the profound intentions of Liu Heng in sending him here.

The abundance and prosperity of Huaguo Mountain's creations indeed far exceeded that of Chang'an.

And so, Liu Qi settled down on Lotus Island.

Zhang Liang didn't reveal Liu Qi's identity; Liu Qi studied alongside demons. Initially uncomfortable, he soon grew to enjoy this lifestyle.

There were also other humans on Lotus Island, not just him; some had lived on Huaguo Mountain since childhood and quickly became close friends with Liu Qi.

"Liu Qi, what is Chang'an City like?"

Almost every day, people would ask Liu Qi about the outside world.

"Chang'an is not as good as this."

Liu Qi told them, although he had an easier time in Chang'an compared to Huaguo Mountain, it was not necessarily the case for others.

Huaguo Mountain didn't have strict class concepts, besides studying and working, both humans and demons could live freely.

Liu Qi studied during the day and at night would go to the Six Blessings Island to eat, drink, and play with friends.

Every night, Six Blessings Island was brightly lit, with frequent gourmet events that often made him linger and forget to return to the school the next morning.

"This place is even more interesting than the Imperial Palace."

Liu Qi thought to himself. Of course, he was somewhat neglecting his studies; if not for Zhang Liang's connection, he would have been kicked out long ago.

One day, Liu Qi bought some Heavenly Clothes, and after school, jumped and flew around with his friends, indulging in too much fun, which angered an Ox Demon.

"Kid, can you not cause trouble?"

Bull Demon King was furious; how could this guy always gather and play without doing proper work, even disturbing his studies.

He had pulled noodles for years and finally got into the school, eager to finish studying and leave—why was this guy so annoying!

"Go play outside, don't jump around above the school."

Bull Demon King grabbed Liu Qi, saying harshly, "Don't think I don't know who you are. You disturb my studies, and not even your father can save you!"

Liu Qi broke out in a cold sweat at that moment, realizing the terror of Huaguo Mountain.

"Sir."

Arriving home that night, Liu Qi hurriedly apologized to Zhang Liang—for these days, it was Zhang Liang's care that had prevented any mishap.

"Cooled down now?"

Zhang Liang asked a few questions; after all, having a youthful mindset and love for play is normal, and he didn't reproach too much.

However, this incident unexpectedly caught Sun Wukong's attention—both the Bull Demon King and the Han Dynasty Crown Prince were not ordinary individuals.

He called for Zhang Liang.

Zhang Liang brought Liu Qi to him; Liu Qi was full of worry, thinking that Sun Wukong was going to exile him.

Yet Sun Wukong said nothing, and started walking with Liu Qi around Huaguo Mountain.

It was Liu Qi's first time setting foot on the native lands of Huaguo Mountain.

The scenery here was completely different from the five islets; the little demons were happily frolicking, and occasionally some demons could be seen learning to read.

"Have you ever seen them reading?" Sun Wukong watched the literacy-learning demons, asking Liu Qi, "What do you think of that book?"

Liu Qi was silent for a long time before finally saying, "Good."

Sun Wukong continued to ask: "Don't you want to take it back to Chang'an?"

Liu Qi shook his head: "Even if I brought it back, there would be no one to use it."

"That may not be the case."

Sun Wukong shook his head.

Not long after the dispute over Daoist Skill and technology, he had the demons start researching some universally applicable Daoist Skills, and some results were already emerging.

Take the literacy textbook as an example; the demons hoped to adapt it to be more universal, to be used without needing mana.

Perhaps in a few years, it would appear in the schools of Chang'an.

"The demons are making rapid technological progress, and I will have them continue their research."

Sun Wukong stated: "Who knows, maybe one day, Daoist Skills will change the entire production structure of the world."

Liu Qi was taken aback, seemingly not quite comprehending.

Sun Wukong didn't forcibly explain.

"Your father stayed at Huaguo Mountain for two days." He said this to Liu Qi: "But his understanding of Huaguo Mountain far exceeds yours."

Perhaps due to age and experience, Liu Qi did not exhibit his father's level of perceptiveness.

Liu Heng had only spent two days at Huaguo Mountain, but his subsequent actions greatly developed the productivity of the Southern Continent.

"I will allow you to live at Huaguo Mountain for three years."

Sun Wukong said: "After three years, you must leave here."

Liu Qi felt some regret; indeed, his actions had offended the Monkey King.

"I can apologize to that Ox Demon," he said.

"No need." Sun Wukong shook his head, saying: "That matter isn't important, I'm not blaming you because of him, you don't even know who he is."

Liu Qi continued to inquire.

Sun Wukong thought that the Bull Demon King would not stay long either and disclosed his identity to Liu Qi.

Liu Qi was shocked; the Bull Demon King was one of the most powerful Demon Saints in the Four Great Continents, and had even battled with the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He had actually offended him!

"He isn't dead?"

Liu Qi was nervous inside: "How could he be here?"

"Just like you," Sun Wukong said: "He's here to learn."

Sun Wukong looked at Liu Qi and noticed his face was full of worry.

"You don't have to worry about the Bull Demon King."

Sun Wukong sighed and said: "With me in Huaguo Mountain, no one can harm you."

He then asked Liu Qi: "Why do you think the Bull Demon King came here to learn?"

"Obviously, it's because he lacks culture."

Liu Qi answered, aware of what Sun Wukong wanted to convey to him.

The Bull Demon King was merely a demon, yet even a demon knows to rectify his shame and learn diligently. As a prince of the Human Clan, how could he lose to him?

"Thank you for the reminder, Monkey King."

Liu Qi knew he had neglected his studies and quickly thanked Sun Wukong.

"In these three years, I will definitely study governance earnestly."

Sun Wukong nodded.

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