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

After staying in the temple for three days, Lu Qingxuan and his two demons finally embarked on their journey. It was three hundred miles west of Zhongnan Mountain, and although the three had already attained enlightenment, it still took them a day to reach their destination.

The three demons landed on the mountaintop. Before them stretched a continuous mountain range, and in the distance, a village stood nestled in a valley, its size indicating more than a hundred households.

It's already noon, but instead of people going out to work, everyone is keeping their doors and windows closed, as if they're hiding from something.

"Brother, can your elixir truly cure the rat demon's poison?" Tiger Power Immortal couldn't contain his curiosity and asked.

For three days, Lu Qingxuan had remained indoors. They had assumed he was preparing some kind of talisman, but they never expected him to be refining pills.

That is why the two demons' attitudes toward Lu Qingxuan changed so drastically.

The art of alchemy

Not to mention these demon cultivators who have transformed into human form, even the currently powerful human cultivators rarely delve into this, which makes them even more amazed by Lu Qingxuan's methods.

"Brother, rest assured, I dare not say that my pills can cure all poisons in the world, but they are more than enough to deal with a rat demon." Lu Qingxuan smiled slightly, took out a jade bottle from his sleeve, poured out several pills and distributed them to the two demons.

Tiger Power Immortal took the pill, sniffed it, and felt a cool sensation rush to his head, instantly dissolving the toxins left in his body from the battle with the rat demon.

"What a fine pill!" Tiger Power Immortal's eyes gleamed, and without saying a word, he swallowed the pill directly.

Seeing this, Yangli Daxian followed closely behind.

Lu Qingxuan wasn't in a hurry. He put away the pills and looked down at the village below the mountain: "Brother, shall we go down and check the situation?"

"good!"

Tiger Power Immortal took the lead, descending on a cloud.

The three demons landed at the village entrance and were immediately hit by a stench of decay.

Lu Qingxuan frowned. This aura was unlike that of an ordinary plague; instead, it was mixed with a hint of demonic energy. However, judging from its thin appearance, the rat demon was clearly not in the village.

Tiger Power Immortal, familiar with the route, quickly arrived at a well. He bent down to examine it and said, "Brother, this well water has been tainted by demonic energy. It seems that the rat demon spread the plague through the water. What do you think we should do now?"

Lu Qingxuan nodded, his gaze sweeping around, and said, "The most urgent task is to distribute the pills as soon as possible."

There's no rush to catch the demon. After what happened last time, the rat demon will surely be on guard, and finding it again won't be so easy.

In contrast, the villagers were already terminally ill and could not afford any further treatment.

"good!"

Tiger Power Immortal nodded and invited the village elders out.

Upon seeing Tiger Power Immortal, the clan elder's previously lifeless eyes lit up again. Hearing the purpose of the visit, he quickly took out a gong and summoned everyone in the village.

Soon, figures began to rustle and whisper as they approached the place from all directions of the village.

However, the number of people here is significantly less than when Tiger Power Immortal came last time. Even with two lifetimes of experience, Lu Qingxuan couldn't help but sigh.

However, he knew this was not the time for sentimentality, so he looked at Tiger Power Immortal and signaled that they could begin.

Tiger Power Immortal nodded, took out the pills that Lu Qingxuan had previously separated, and said, "These pills were refined by my brother. Dissolve them in water and drink them to detoxify your bodies."

Upon hearing this, the villagers were immediately moved to tears, crying out in unison, "Thank you, Immortal Master! Thank you, Immortal Master!"

Then, an elder led the way, following Lu Qingxuan's instructions, to fetch a basin of water, mixed the pills into it, and divided them among himself to drink.

In just a moment, the paleness on everyone's faces changed, and they became a little rosier.

Although dissolving the pills in water would weaken their effects, it would be extremely suitable for the villagers at present.

The body cannot tolerate tonics.

The villagers are just ordinary people, and having been tormented by illness for a long time, taking the pills rashly could endanger their lives.

"Master, that rat demon..." someone said, still shaken.

Ever since Tiger Power Immortal left, the rat demon has been coming every day to find someone to eat raw, causing panic throughout the village.

"Gentlemen, there is no need to worry. We have come here for that rat demon," said Tiger Power Immortal, flicking his sleeves.

"Thank you, Immortal Master. If you can rid us of that scourge, our Shi Village is willing to build a shrine to worship you and your companions!" An elderly clan elder stepped forward and said respectfully.

Upon hearing that a shrine would be built to enshrine the deity, a hint of joy flashed in the eyes of the two demons, Tiger Power and Sheep Power.

Having cultivated for so long, they naturally understood the meaning of establishing a shrine. Not to mention fame, the incense and faith alone would enable them to advance their cultivation to a higher level.

If there are many believers, one might even become a celestial being in the Heavenly Court—a real benefit indeed.

Tiger Power Immortal gave some instructions and then dismissed the crowd. The villagers' plague had been alleviated and could be completely cured with daily medication. The villagers had no say in what needed to be done next.

"Brother, what do you think? Should we go find that rat demon, or..." Tiger Power Immortal looked at Lu Qingxuan.

"No rush. The world is so vast. If that rat demon is determined to hide, the three of us alone cannot find it. We just need to wait." Lu Qingxuan smiled.

The rat demon, having set up such a scheme here, would not give up easily. In addition, since Tiger Power Immortal was defeated and retreated last time, it would come even if it sensed something amiss here.

Just as there was the story of waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump in ancient times, there is now the story of Lu Qingxuan waiting for a mouse to be caught in a village.

"But that rat demon's escape techniques are quite remarkable. Should we prepare anything?" Immortal Yangli asked with some concern.

When Lu Qingxuan was refining pills, he discussed the matter of the rat demon with Tiger Power Immortal. Apart from the troublesome plague, the rat demon's escape technique was also quite remarkable.

They say a cunning rabbit has three burrows, and this rat demon is no less so.

"It's alright, brothers, please take a look at this." Lu Qingxuan took out a small flag from his sleeve. The flag was as black as ink and embroidered with dense runes.

"This is..."

"This is something I obtained in my early years. It's called the Demon-Trapping Banner. If that rat demon dares to come, he'll never return," Lu Qingxuan said with a faint smile.

This Demon-Trapping Banner was not something he had acquired in his early years, but rather a magical treasure given to him by the two attendants, Jin and Yin. Although it was a gift, Lu Qingxuan knew in his heart that it was actually meant for him to keep, and that he would have to return it after the matter in the lower realm was over.

I never expected it would be useful so soon after I descended to the mortal realm.

Although Tiger Power Immortal did not know the origin of the Demon-Trapping Banner, he could sense its extraordinary nature from the faint celestial light flowing over it. If Lu Qingxuan had not failed to activate it, he and Yang Li would likely have been trapped by it.

As for what Lu Qingxuan said, he had no doubts. It was normal for someone in the field of alchemy to have some treasures.

"Brother, you truly have a good opportunity. Having this item will save you some trouble," said Immortal Yang Li with a hearty laugh.

The reason why the rat demon is so troublesome is nothing more than its unorthodox methods and escape techniques. Now that we have the antidote pill and the demon-trapping banner, it is indeed not a problem.

As for any covetous thoughts, they did not arise at all; on the contrary, it made them even more determined to keep Lu Qingxuan in the temple.

Thinking of this, the two demons felt relieved and immediately disappeared, finding a secluded place in the village to cultivate.

Lu Qingxuan looked into the distance, took a deep breath, and a burning light flashed in his eyes.

My first battle after crossing over is truly exciting...