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

However, Lu Qingxuan would not say these words aloud, but simply cupped his hands and said, "Master, you are too kind."

The old monk nodded in satisfaction, took out a string of prayer beads from his sleeve, and handed it to Lu Qingxuan: "Benefactor, this string of prayer beads is something I always carry with me. I am giving it to you today as a way to establish good karma."

Lu Qingxuan took the prayer beads. They felt warm and smooth to the touch, and there was a faint scent of incense emanating from them. Knowing that they were not ordinary objects, he did not refuse them and put them into his sleeve.

Seeing this, the old monk smiled slightly, turned around, and rode away on a cloud.

Tiger Power Immortal looked westward and exhaled a long breath: "Brother, who exactly was that old monk just now? His aura was simply terrifying."

Lu Qingxuan shook his head: "I'm not sure, but he's at least at the Arhat level. We, on the other hand, are lucky to have escaped with our lives today."

"How so?" asked the Great Immortal Yangli, puzzled.

Could that old monk really be so daring as to kill and rob?

Lu Qingxuan shook his head, not going into details. He was well aware of the methods of Buddhism. Although the three demons were all in the same Journey to the West, it was not impossible for them to create a fake version of the three demons if they really clashed with Buddhism.

On the contrary, he now has the added status of a disciple of the Supreme Dao Ancestor, who knows what kind of changes this will cause.

Seeing that Lu Qingxuan was unwilling to elaborate, Tiger Power Immortal did not ask any further questions. The three demons rode the clouds again and headed towards Zhongnan Mountain.

By the time the three demons returned to the Taoist temple, dusk had fallen.

In the Taoist temple,

Tiger Power Immortal, along with Sheep Power and Deer Qingxuan, shared a prayer and formally became sworn brothers before the statue of the Three Pure Ones.

Just as Tiger Power Immortal was about to utter the words, "I do not ask to be born on the same day, month, and year, but I ask to die on the same day, month, and year," Lu Qingxuan quickly stopped him and suggested changing it to a blood oath.

Although Tiger Power Immortal didn't know why, he didn't think much of it. He immediately took three porcelain bowls, poured wine, and cut his hand in one go.

With everything finished, Tiger Power Immortal patted Lu Qingxuan on the shoulder and laughed heartily, "Third Brother, from now on, we're family!"

The Great Immortal Yang Li also had a big smile on his face, and his eyes showed a hint of sincerity.

Lu Qingxuan began to plan for the future. Now that he had become sworn brothers with Hu Li and Yang Li, he was on the right track. Although the three demons had a tragic end in the original story, with his addition, the ending might not be impossible to change.

However, we still need to plan carefully...

"Eldest brother, second brother," Lu Qingxuan said solemnly, "I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."

"Third brother, please speak freely," said Tiger Power Immortal.

"Although the three of us brothers have cultivated for many years, our foundation is still a bit shallow. If we encounter an existence stronger than that rat demon in the future, it will be extremely troublesome. It would be better for each of us to go into seclusion for a period of time to refine the pill."

At that time, I have a great opportunity to share with you two elder brothers.

"A great opportunity?"

Tiger Power Immortal's eyes lit up. "What great opportunity?"

Lu Qingxuan smiled slightly, keeping everyone in suspense: "I will tell you after I emerge from seclusion."

What he wanted to talk about was naturally the affairs of the Kingdom of Chechi.

In the original story, the three demons went to Chechi Kingdom and became the national advisors, wielding power and enjoying immense prestige, but ultimately met a tragic end. Now that he has become the Deer Power Immortal, he naturally needs to make arrangements in advance.

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Quiet room in the backyard

Several simple restrictions rose from the ground, and only after doing all this did Lu Qingxuan breathe a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that he was cautious; the Zhongnan Mountains were vast and rich in resources, and if the three demons were discovered while refining pills, it would likely cause them considerable trouble.

With these restrictions in place, it's a precautionary measure.

Then Lu Qingxuan took out a jade bottle from his bosom and placed it in front of him. These were the Qi-Nourishing Pills he had refined in the Doushuai Palace. Although they were not particularly precious, they were just right for his current cultivation level.

Lu Qingxuan took out a pill and put it in his mouth. He then began to cultivate, circulating the "Supreme Response Chapter" to guide the medicinal power throughout his body and into his limbs and bones.

Cultivation knows no years, and one feels no cold in the mountains.

Inside the quiet room, the fragrance of elixirs wafted through the air. Lu Qingxuan was so engrossed in his cultivation that he was completely unaware of the passage of time. Once he finished refining one elixir, he would take another.

His cultivation was already quite strong. He spent hundreds of years in the Tushita Palace, and although he deliberately cultivated, he also listened to the Dao Ancestor preach several times. His breath was filled with immortal spiritual energy, and his foundation was extremely solid.

Now, with the aid of elixirs, his cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Qingxuan's body trembled, and a barrier shattered under the impact of the medicine. His magical power surged out like a tide, flowing endlessly through his meridians.

"call…"

A breath of stale air was exhaled from his mouth, turning into a white ribbon that condensed in the quiet room and slowly dissipated after a long time.

Lu Qingxuan looked inward and saw that his dantian was full of magical power. If he took another step, he would reach the realm of a celestial immortal.

Noticing the changes within himself, Lu Qingxuan nodded in satisfaction and was about to continue cultivating when he sensed something unusual within his body.

It was an extremely subtle power, almost imperceptible. If he hadn't just entered the True Immortal realm and his senses weren't so sharp, he probably wouldn't have been able to detect it at all.

Lu Qingxuan closed his eyes and carefully sensed that power.

It is neither like magic nor like spiritual energy, but rather a mysterious and profound existence.

Could this be...?

Incense offerings and prayers?!

Lu Qingxuan suddenly opened his eyes, feeling both surprised and delighted.

He certainly knew what this was. He had heard of the power of incense and vows in the Heavenly Court. It was a precious power condensed from the faith of all living beings.

Many deities enjoy incense offerings from mortals because the power of incense offerings can enhance their cultivation and solidify their spiritual practice. With enough incense offerings, they can even serve as a foundation for merit, enabling them to achieve a higher level of spiritual attainment.

But where does this incense and prayer power come from?

He spent hundreds of years in Heaven, never descending to the mortal realm to manifest his divine power, nor accepting any offerings from anyone.

Lu Qingxuan closed his eyes and carefully traced the path of the incense and the power of the vows.

Perception traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers, through the misty Zhongnan Mountains, and finally landed in a familiar place.

Ishimura!

Lu Qingxuan's senses landed in the village, and the scene before him stunned him.

A brand-new ancestral hall had been built in the center of Shicun Village sometime during the day. It was not large, but it was very exquisitely built, with blue bricks and gray tiles, flying eaves and upturned corners. A couplet was engraved on the two pillars in front of the door:

"To vanquish demons and protect all living beings, to summon wind and rain and ensure peace."

Horizontal scroll: "Three Immortals Manifest Their Power".

The senses swept across the couplets and landed inside the ancestral hall, where three clay sculptures were enshrined.

On the left is a figure with a tiger's face and a human body, exuding a majestic aura; it is none other than the Tiger Power Immortal.

On the right is a figure with a sheep's face and a human body, with kind eyes and a whisk in his hand; this is the appearance of the Great Immortal Yangli.

In the middle is the image of a young Taoist priest, with delicate features and wearing a Taoist crown. Isn't that Lu Qingxuan?

At this moment, wisps of smoke rise in front of the three statues, and a few pieces of food are laid out on the offering table. Although simple, they are made with great care.

Several elderly people knelt on the ground, muttering incantations. If you listened carefully, they were actually thanking them for their kindness in exorcising the demon and saving their lives!

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