Beyond Floating Tower Mountain, Huang Feng Ridge soon came into view.
From afar, the ridgeline resembled a mighty dragon, dividing the realms of yin and yang.
Yellow Wind descended from his cloud and landed at Wu Zhen Mountain, near the fortified camp.
A Surprising Encounter
The patrolling demons spotted him first.
"Our King is back! Our King is back!" they shouted joyfully.
The news spread quickly, and soon, Old Black Fox, Hua Lu Gu, and other generals and major demons came rushing out to greet him.
After the formalities, they escorted Yellow Wind into the camp.
As they entered, his keen gaze swept across the crowd—and stopped abruptly on one person.
A woman.
She wasn't just strikingly beautiful.
What truly stood out was the line of "???" floating above her head.
What?!
Yellow Wind's heart skipped a beat.
To this day, only beings on the level of Patriarch Bodhi could make him see "???".
A hidden powerhouse?
Why is she here?
What does she want?
He quickly averted his gaze, keeping his expression calm and collected.
He pretended not to notice.
I saw nothing, I saw nothing...
For someone of her cultivation to infiltrate, it was clear she didn't want to be recognized.
Yellow Wind decided to play along, maintaining his role as the perfect host.
The Unassuming Craftsmen
Pointing to the group of humans present, Yellow Wind asked casually,
"And who might these people be?"
Old Black Fox stepped forward and explained,
"They're carpenters, masons, and the like. That elderly one, in particular, is renowned for having built the royal palace of Liusha Country."
He gestured to an old man.
The elder quickly bowed and introduced himself,
"Your humble servant, Hei Jing, greets the Mouse Deity."
Revelation Upon Revelation
Yellow Wind's system revealed the elder's information:
[Species: Celestial Star God — Great White Planet]
[Cultivation: Refined Spirit — Taiyi Celestial Immortal]
[Traits: Gold Star God (Gold), Master of Slaughter (Gold), Sword Immortal (Gold), Martial God (Gold)...]
What?!
Yellow Wind couldn't help but hiss under his breath.
Great White Planet himself?! What is he doing here?!
His expression remained neutral, though inwardly he cursed.
This place is crawling with infiltrators!
Glancing at Old Black Fox, he thought:
You're supposed to keep an eye on things, yet you've let them turn my home into a sieve!
To be fair, it wasn't Old Black Fox's fault.
Yellow Wind's celestial breakthrough had caused such a stir that it naturally drew the attention of all three realms.
Given the Great White Planet's cultivation level, sneaking past Old Black Fox was child's play.
Yellow Wind then turned his attention to the rest of the humans:
Scrutinizing the Craftsmen
One by one, he checked their information:
[Species: Human — Mortal]
[Traits: Master Mason (Red), Skillful (Red), Longevity (Blue), Mercantile (Blue), Greedy (White)]
[Species: Human — Mortal]
[Traits: Master Carpenter (Purple), Strong (Red), Skillful (Red), Clever (Blue), Loyal (Blue), Fortunate (Blue), Wealthy (White)]
Hmm... so far, they're just normal humans.
Yellow Wind let out a small sigh of relief.
The Mouse Deity's Legend
Old Black Fox explained,
"Word of your divine intervention to save Liusha Country has spread."
Apparently, Old Black Fox had "casually" mentioned to a group of travelers that Yellow Wind had appeared in dreams to warn the people of the impending disaster.
That story spread like wildfire.
Soon, it evolved into popular tales and even storybooks.
"The Great Mouse Deity Saves Liusha Country!"
Stories of farmers finding their rice jars mysteriously refilled after praying to the Mouse Deity.
Tales of malevolent spirits being driven off by the divine light of a Mouse Deity shrine.
These accounts had led to a wave of worship.
Some families even erected small shrines at home, with plaques inscribed,
"To the Great Mouse Deity."
Now, hearing that the Mouse Deity was building a celestial palace, many were eager to contribute.
A Budding Divine Presence
Yellow Wind observed a subtle flow of incense and merit wafting toward him from the gathered humans.
Though the amount was small, it was enough to confirm that his burgeoning deityhood was being recognized.
"Good, good!" he thought, beaming inwardly.
Old Black Fox may not excel in combat, but when it comes to propaganda, he's a genius!
Winning Hearts and Minds
Striding toward the disguised Great White Planet, Yellow Wind grasped his hands warmly.
"Elder, I trust my subordinates have treated you well.
Have your wages and rations been delivered on time? Have you encountered any trouble?"
Great White Planet, in his human guise, was momentarily stunned.
This "demonic" Mouse King was nothing like he had expected.
Instead of a savage brute, he seemed approachable, kind—even diplomatic.
With a polite cough, he responded,
"I receive ten taels of silver and six bushels of grain each month. Everything is delivered on time, and we are treated fairly."
Satisfied, Yellow Wind turned to address the group.
"You are all under my protection. As long as you work here, no one—be they demon or mortal—will harm you."
He added with a smile,
"Work diligently, and you'll earn wealth, food, and a brighter future."
A Cultivated Charm
Yellow Wind's speech was simple and direct, addressing concerns about safety, wages, and painting a hopeful vision for the future.
The gathered humans were moved, expressing their gratitude and pledging loyalty to the Mouse Deity.
Old Black Fox stroked his whiskers, pleased.
What a leader! He wins hearts with words and solidifies trust effortlessly.
Hidden Doubts
The veiled woman observed quietly.
"He hides his origins well, but is he truly just an ordinary Moon-Swallowing Rat?"
To her, it was inconceivable that a mere rat could ascend to immortality in such a short span.
She suspected a deeper plot at play—one involving cosmic forces far beyond the mundane.
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