Journey to the West: Deer Power Immortal, Starting from Becoming a Disciple of the Supreme Lord Tais

"Oh? What is it?" Lu Qingxuan asked curiously.

"It's related to the Three Immortals Shrine," Tiger Power Immortal shook his head, somewhat helplessly.

Then, Immortal Yangli briefly recounted the news he had received recently. Apparently, the Three Immortals Shrine had attracted the displeasure of the demon kings of the surrounding mountains, who wanted to target the three demons.

He wouldn't be so worried if it were just one or two mountains, but judging from the news, there are probably no fewer than ten dissatisfied demon kings.

If it weren't for the great distance, news of this would have already spread over the past few days.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingxuan nodded, as he had expected it.

After all, they are not officially appointed immortals or gods by the Heavenly Court. One or two temples might not attract much attention, but as the number of temples dedicated to the Three Immortals increases, it will inevitably lead to various troubles.

What he didn't expect was that the first to arrive were not the gods and immortals in the heavens, but the demon king from the mortal realm.

"In that case, it is indeed a bit tricky," Lu Qingxuan said.

"In your opinion, Third Brother, how should this matter be handled?" The two demons looked at Lu Qingxuan.

Lu Qingxuan didn't rush to answer, but instead asked, "Does elder brother trust his younger brother?"

"What are you saying, Third Brother? We three have already sworn brotherhood, so of course we believe you," Tiger Power Immortal said, dissatisfied.

After nearly a year of getting along, the two demons, Huli and Yangli, had long regarded Lu Qingxuan as their own brother. To some extent, they trusted Lu Qingxuan even more than they trusted themselves.

"In that case, we will wait," said Lu Qingxuan.

"Wait?" asked the Great Immortal Yangli, puzzled.

What are you waiting for?

Lu Qingxuan smiled mysteriously: "What do you two brothers think is the reason for those demon kings' actions this time?"

"It's all thanks to the incense and prayers..." Tiger Power Immortal replied without hesitation.

Immortal Yangli immediately understood what Lu Qingxuan was thinking, and was greatly surprised: "Third brother means..."

"That's just how it is..." Lu Qingxuan said with a smile.

For the sake of the incense offerings and prayers, the Demon King's faction is not a united front; as the saying goes, it's better to remain still than to act rashly.

If they act first, they will fall right into the hands of those demon kings.

As long as they don't make any mistakes, with the incense and prayer power they have accumulated, even the demon kings would have to think twice before attacking them.

Such a scene was certainly not something those demon kings wanted to see, which is why Tiger Power Immortal "coincidentally" learned of the plot.

Understanding what Lu Qingxuan said, the two demons looked at him with a hint of amazement.

Although the two demons had been cultivating for longer than Lu Qingxuan, in terms of wisdom, even ten of them couldn't compare to Lu Qingxuan.

Fortunately, Lu Qingxuan was on their side, otherwise, given their brains, they would have been dead countless times already...

"I'm quite worried about this, brother," Tiger Power Immortal said, his face slightly flushed.

If Lu Qingxuan hadn't reminded him, he really would have wanted to strike first, but the consequences would have been something he couldn't bear.

"Brother, there's no need for that. Since they want our offerings and prayers, let's see if they have the appetite for it." Lu Qingxuan smiled faintly, already having a plan in mind.

Lu Qingxuan spoke casually, but Tiger Power Immortal and Sheep Power Immortal felt reassured upon hearing it.

The three demons discussed for a few more minutes before dispersing.

Having received Lu Qingxuan's reminder, the three demons remained inactive for the next period of time.

Every day, they practiced their cultivation and refined elixirs as required. Apart from that, they never refused any request from the villagers as long as it did not violate the laws of nature.

Under such circumstances,

Within a radius of hundreds of miles, the incense at the Three Immortals Temple burns continuously, and the sounds of people burning incense and praying can be heard every day.

Those messages disappeared without a trace, having no impact on the three demons. Instead, they made the demon kings who were secretly watching anxious.

Meanwhile, not far away on Black Cloud Ridge, the leading demon king sat in his cave, listening to the reports from his lesser demons, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

Black Cloud Ridge intersects with the Zhongnan Mountain area and is the region most severely affected by the three demons. If it weren't for their forceful suppression, the surrounding villages would have all built temples dedicated to the Three Immortals.

This is why he was so angry.

"You mean those three hairy demons haven't made a sound at all?" the Black Cloud Demon King asked.

The little demon bowed and said, "Your Majesty, there has indeed been no movement. A few days ago, the tiger demon was about to make a move, but in the end, he retreated for some unknown reason. Recently, they have been either refining pills or meditating every day, and they also go to those villages every few days to treat the people and give them medicine, without taking any action."

King Black Cloud stood up, paced a few steps in the cave, and pondered, "That's not right. They should know we're watching them, so why haven't they reacted at all?"

"Your Majesty, could it be that they are afraid?" the little demon asked.

"Afraid?" King Black Cloud sneered. "Afraid of what? If they were afraid, they wouldn't have left without even sending a message. If I'm not mistaken, these three furry demons must have received guidance from a master..."

"If that's the case, Your Majesty, our plan will be in a difficult position..."

The Zhongnan Mountain area is special, and they dare not enter it easily. Otherwise, they would have rushed in and smashed the Three Immortals Shrine long ago. Now that the three demons are holding back, they feel like they have nowhere to vent their anger.

King Black Cloud pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Go and investigate again. Report back immediately if you have any news."

The little demon accepted the order and left.

The same dialogue took place in various locations near Black Cloud Territory, including Blackwater Pool, Green Stone Mountain, and Crouching Tiger Territory.

The demon kings thought the three demons would be unable to hold back and would either launch an attack or seek help from all sides. As long as the three demons made any move, they could profit from it.

Surprisingly, they acted as if nothing had happened, continuing with their lives as usual, completely unaffected by the outside world.

This put the demon kings in a difficult position.

Let's make a move. Zhongnan Mountain is giving them a headache again. Although many demon kings are launching an attack together this time, no one wants to be the first to take the lead.

If they didn't move, they could only watch helplessly as the incense offerings of the three demons grew ever stronger, with more than twenty ancestral halls emitting plumes of smoke every day, making all the demon kings extremely envious.

As cultivators, they naturally yearned for the power of incense offerings and prayers. During this time, they also tried to copy the three demons' actions and have the people build ancestral halls on their own mountain. Under their threat of force, the ancestral halls were built, but they did not receive any incense offerings or prayers.

Even forcing people to burn incense and pray every day yielded no results.

It is impossible for them to serve those insignificant people.

Having cultivated for hundreds of years, they have devoured countless people. In their eyes, the people are the nourishment for their cultivation. Asking them to lower themselves to commit the acts of the three demons is worse than asking them to die.

This led to a stalemate.

This delay lasted for half a year.

For six months, the three demons never stopped doing good deeds.

When there is drought, Tiger Power Immortal summons wind and rain; when someone is sick, Deer Qingxuan administers medicine to save them. Occasionally, when encountering some ignorant little demons, Sheep Power Immortal captures them single-handedly.

What's even more remarkable is that the three demons never asked the people for a single penny. Feeling indebted, the people spontaneously brought them rice and noodles, but the three demons only took a small amount and returned the rest.

As a result, nearly ten more temples dedicated to the Three Immortals were built.

Looking across the hundreds of miles around Zhongnan Mountain, there are already thirty-one temples dedicated to the Three Immortals!

This made the demon king in the vicinity restless, and a plot against the three demons gradually began to brew...