Taibai Venus felt that it was reasonable, so he said to Sun Wukong, "Great Saint, this matter doesn't necessarily require the presence of the Jade Emperor, but whether it can be accomplished depends on your abilities."
Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong sensed an opportunity and asked eagerly, "What do you mean by that?"
Taibai Venus replied, "Great Saint, follow me."
After saying that, Taibai Venus turned and walked towards the Fragrant Pavilion.
Seeing this, the other deities looked at one another and eventually decided to follow as well.
However, their gazes were filled with a playful anticipation for the spectacle, clearly none believed that Sun Wukong could solve the issue—they were there to enjoy seeing him made a fool of.
Sun Wukong paid them no mind and followed Taibai Venus all the way to the Fragrant Pavilion. He pushed open the grand doors and was stunned by the sight within!
Inside the Fragrant Pavilion, there was a hill of rice about ten feet high;