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Flattery will get you everywhere, except when it comes to a horse's behind.
Sometimes, brown-nosing isn't as deplorable as it seems, people in society need these interactions.
It's not that by avoiding flattery you become more noble.
In fact, such people are generally difficult to get along with and are easily isolated.
Unless you're like Sun Wukong who is not only incredibly strong but also possesses significant personal charisma.
Indeed, even Sun Wukong doesn't mind giving out compliments.
Otherwise, where would he get so many friends from?
The Great Emperor Ziwei had a smile on his face as he said to Gold Star Taibai, "Anyway, from now on you keep an eye on all these Immortals. They have too many schemes in mind, if I were to watch them myself it would be the death of me."
Having said that, he rubbed his forehead and suddenly felt that being the Great Heavenly Venerate wasn't as desirable as it seemed.
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