Journey to the West: The Mastermind Behind the Three Realms

The day Chen Xiaosuan transmigrated into a little monster on Black Wind Mountain, he knew one thing: in this world, you can’t survive by fighting.

But he had a skill no one else did: he knew who had powerful connections, who was a pawn, and who was putting on an act.

The Goldfish Demon wants to go down to the mortal realm and make a name for himself? I’ll help you build the persona of Great King Linggan. We’ll hit all your KPIs without causing any trouble. The Bull Demon King’s Flaming Mountain business is too old-fashioned? VIP annual passes, premium memberships, bundled services: I guarantee you’ll make a fortune. The people of Chen Village are afraid their children will be eaten? Come buy insurance. If anything happens, I’ll pay up. If nothing happens, just consider it a good deed.

His ledger of favors is full of the names of powerful figures from all three realms: Guanyin, Sun Wukong, the Bull Demon King, Taibai Jinxing… They’re all his clients.

He doesn’t fight, but everyone has to come to him for advice. He doesn’t cultivate immortality, but gods and immortals from every corner compete to send him tokens.

Three years later, Black Wind Mountain’s shopping district opens, a Tongtian River branch starts doing business, and he gets his hands on shares in Flaming Mountain. The once-anonymous little monster becomes the renowned “Mr. Chen,” famous for miles around.

The day the pilgrimage party passes through Tongtian River, the Goldfish Demon follows his script, Guanyin nods in approval, and Sun Wukong gives him a second look.

Only Chen Xiaosuan knows the real show is just beginning.

I won’t be a pawn. I’ll be the one who moves the pieces.