I started out transmigrating and becoming a god, but the system insisted it was Journey to the West!

Outside Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty!

A tall, upright young man stood under an ancient locust tree, his jet-black hair fluttering in the wind, with a long, blue sword strapped to his back.

"This is Chang'an! It truly has the grandeur of a nation paying tribute to its rulers!" Su Yichen exclaimed.

"I wonder if the Water and Land Dharma Assembly has started yet. It would be bad if we arrived late!"

He wasn't actually a native of the Tang Dynasty, and he also had another identity linked to the protagonist—a time traveler!

This Chang'an City is not just any ordinary Chang'an City, but the Chang'an City of the Journey to the West world.

This world has no flashy battle aura, no dazzling magic, only spiritual energy developed to its ultimate form...

"Ugh, I can't keep this up, it's just too awkward!"

"Damn system, are you sure this is really Journey to the West? I haven't seen a single cultivator!" Su Yichen asked with a slightly doubtful expression.

He had been in this world for several months, but had never heard of any cultivators.

Even if it's hard to find someone who can cultivate immortality, they should at least know which continent this is!

But almost no one in this world knows anything about his question!

"Ding! System detection confirms that this world is indeed the Journey to the West world. Please do not doubt it!" The system's voice rang in his mind.

"Sigh, whatever, let's open the system interface!" Su Yichen was too lazy to argue with this system.

He discovered that the system was like a program, lacking any intelligence whatsoever.

It's just a check-in system; you can check in after meeting a specific person.

[Name: Su Yichen]

Gender: Male.

[Realm Level: Mortal (Raising his hand isn't an apology, but rather a reminder that you still have a lot of practice to do, bro.)]

[Magic item: None.]

[Supernatural Abilities: None (Can't do anything).]

Overall combat strength rating: 3 (Terrible).

[Items: Ten taels of silver, one longsword.]

[World: Journey to the West.]

[Current Mission: Head to Chang'an City and pay your respects to Li Shimin!]

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"Forget it, I knew the system was unreliable all along. Improving my strength is the priority," Su Yichen thought to himself.

Once he enters Chang'an and meets Li Shimin, he should be able to cultivate immortality.

He then strode directly toward the gates of Chang'an.

A moment later, a young boy appeared in Chang'an City, asking around for directions.

"Excuse me, sir, when is the Water and Land Dharma Assembly held here?" Su Yichen asked an elderly man with a hunched back.

"What kind of water ritual?" the old man asked him, puzzled.

"Water and Land Dharma Assembly"

"What is the Water and Land Law?"

"Water and Land Dharma Assembly"

"What kind of Buddhist ceremony?"

"It's alright, sir, you should rest!" Su Yichen said helplessly.

"Oh, okay!" Upon hearing this, the old man immediately sat back down and continued sunbathing.

Then Su Yichen asked a few more people, and the results were all the same.

They had never even heard of a Water and Land Dharma Assembly.

"Could it be that it's too early, and Li Shimin hasn't entered the underworld yet?" Su Yichen speculated.

However, he quickly dismissed this idea, as it was already the thirteenth year of the Zhenguan era.

"Fine, since that's the case, I'll find a way to see Li Shimin!" Su Yichen thought to himself.

Right now, he's just an ordinary person who wants to see the emperor.

It's incredibly difficult!

Does this mean I have to do what those time-traveling predecessors did, composing poems and essays to attract his attention?

No, that's too much of a matter of luck.

In ancient times, so many talented scholars were never summoned by the emperor.

The few songs he can remember right now are embarrassing enough to be shown.

The thought of him shouting "Goose, goose, goose!" at the banquet was unbearable.

Su Yichen immediately abandoned the idea.

However, these things are ultimately no obstacle for it.

A few days later, he arrived at a magnificent gate carrying a wooden box, with two lifelike stone lions at the entrance.

The servants inside were in groups of three or five, which was enough to show that the owner of this mansion was definitely of noble status.

"Sir, may I ask what brings you here?" The guard at the door saw him pausing and stepped forward to ask.

"I have come to pay my respects to Prime Minister Fang Xuanling. May I ask if I may inform him of my arrival?" Su Yichen said to the guard, handing him the box he was carrying. "Please give this box to Lord Fang; he will understand."

The guard hesitated for a moment after looking at the box, but still picked it up and walked into the mansion.

Although he didn't know what was inside.

However, he felt that Su Yichen had an extraordinary demeanor. Although he was carrying a sword, his hands were not calloused at all. He guessed that Su Yichen must be a scion of a noble family who had come to visit the Prime Minister on behalf of his father.

A moment later, the guard from before strode out.

"Young sir, my master invites you in," the guard said with a respectful expression.

Upon hearing this, Su Yichen flicked his sleeves and strode inside.

After passing through the beautiful courtyard, we soon arrived at a living room with an antique style.

"I heard from the guards that you've come to visit me. What brings you here?" Fang Xuanling asked with some curiosity.

Although he didn't know the other person's identity, he was surprised that he could produce such a peculiar gift.

This person is definitely extraordinary!

"I would like to ask Lord Fang to introduce me to His Majesty!" Su Yichen did not hide anything and directly stated his purpose.

"Your Majesty?" Fang Xuanling asked in confusion, but then he understood.

"Hmph, so he's just a wandering Taoist priest trying to freeload in the court!" Fang Xuanling said angrily.

The boy in front of me is clearly no ordinary person!

But he had no recollection of Su Yichen, which means he was most likely not from Chang'an.

After all, if they were from Chang'an, they could simply have their fathers send a visiting card; there was no need for such a complicated process.

But if the journey is long, the ice will inevitably melt, so it must have been made on the spot.

Although he didn't know how the other person could make ice cubes so quickly in the summer.

However, he would never allow such sorcerers to enter the court and bring disaster to the country and its people.

Fang Xuanling has recommended countless talented individuals; he would never find a fraud like Xu Fu for His Majesty.

Su Yichen gave a wry smile; he knew it wouldn't be that simple.

However, his junior high school biology education wasn't for nothing.

"Lord Fang, if you are willing to introduce me to His Majesty, I am willing to offer another treasure that benefits the country and its people," Su Yichen continued.

He then took a small bag from his waist and handed it over.

After Fang Xuanling opened it, he saw a pile of white granular crystals. He then smelled them and licked them lightly on his tongue.

"This, this is, salt, refined salt!" Fang Xuanling exclaimed in shock. As a close advisor to the emperor, he knew that even the salt supplied to the imperial family could not compare to this level of refined salt.

If the other party were to present such refined salt, it would likely win His Majesty's favor.

"Young master, what is the cost of refining this salt?" Fang Xuanling asked, suppressing his shock.

"The cost is extremely low. Once it becomes widespread, even ordinary people on the street can afford this kind of refined salt," Su Yichen replied.

"Well, my dear nephew, you may rest here for the time being. I will take you to the palace first thing tomorrow morning," Fang Xuanling said, calmly placing the salt into his bosom.