Zhang San, please behave yourself!-Chapter 828 - 764: What Benefit Can I Have?

Zhang San led everyone up the mountain, but just as they reached halfway, they saw a giant deer, brownish-yellow all over except for its white nose and lips, standing more than a zhang tall.

The deer had antlers with six points on its head, looking formidable and majestic, like a crown of wisdom.

Considering the height of its antlers, the entire giant deer could be over two zhang tall.

"I’m curious, you could defeat those wolf demons, so why haven’t you killed them along the way? And why have you come to my Deer God Mountain?"

Zhang San knew this must be the Deer God of Deer God Mountain, one of the Twelve Superior Demons on the All Things Path.

Zhang San immediately cupped his hands in salute to the Deer God, with a smile on his face, saying, "Zhang San, Deputy Chief of the Town Demon Office, greets the Deer God. As expected of the Deer God, nothing escapes you! I’m here today to see the Deer God primarily for two matters."

The Deer God carefully examined Zhang San a few times, finding him interesting.

In all these years, every human race member he encountered would speak in circles, but Zhang San was the first to frankly state he was there for two matters.

For a moment, the Deer God was curious about what this human really wanted to say.

After all, many humans never speak directly, instead going round and round, sometimes for an hour without revealing their purpose.

Such a straightforward human, he hadn’t met in over a thousand years.

"Speak!"

The Deer God said as he turned and began walking further up the mountain.

Zhang San naturally knew that the Deer God was giving him the opportunity to ascend the mountain.

So, he immediately followed, walking just within kicking distance behind the Deer God.

The Deer God also noticed that although Zhang San was walking behind him, he deliberately entered the danger zone, seemingly wanting to assure him.

"Deer God, my visit is for two matters."

"The first matter is to invite you to join a research project in Great Sui. This project is called ’Dominion over the Six Paths!’"

"The so-called Dominion over the Six Paths means that Great Sui has constructed a revolutionary system architecture using a Rune Array, capable of including all cultivators within the Six Paths, making everyone part of this framework to avoid unnecessary slaughter."

"The related concept for you is to have the Mountain Gods worshipped in rural areas, so they protect locals and ensure good weather and prosperity. The people will then offer incense to the Mountain Gods, granting them the Power of Incense Flame."

"Similarly, in towns, the townsfolk will worship the City God in the same way. The City God protects the townsfolk, who in return offer incense, granting the City God the Power of Incense Flame."

Upon hearing this, the Deer God felt intrigued, realizing this research aligned well with his own path.

His cultivation involved the All Things Path and the Path of Ghosts and Gods.

Unlike the Three Lizard Brothers, who became demons through the Path of Ghosts and Gods and then entered the All Things Path,

he began walking the Path of Ghosts and Gods after becoming a demon.

In a sense, it was accurate to say he cultivated both paths simultaneously.

"You’re asking me to help build such a structure? Wouldn’t that require using the Path of Ghosts and Gods to make the All Things Path into Mountain Gods? Would the Imperial Path agree to this?"

Zhang San laughed heartily.

"They would agree. Great Sui seeks prosperity and peace for the people. If Mountain Gods and City Gods can ensure good weather and bountiful harvests, why wouldn’t the people offer incense and contribute the Power of Incense Flame to you? After all, it’s your due reward."

"Moreover, if the Mountain Gods and City Gods indeed allow Great Sui’s people to live in abundance, it would solve many of Great Sui’s problems, becoming akin to the duties of officials. Therefore, granting benefits to you is rightful. The architecture’s purpose is to enable everyone to coexist harmoniously, not for anyone to oppress or exploit others."

The Deer God looked back at Zhang San.

His words seemed quite reasonable.

At least in this matter, the Deer God couldn’t find any reason to refuse.

The path of the Mountain God was his expertise. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

But he couldn’t agree to cooperate with Zhang San just yet.

"And what about the other matter?"

The Deer God asked coldly, his tone lacking any sign of agreement or appreciation for Zhang San’s ideas.

Zhang San chuckled slyly and said, "Deer God, I know the North Wind Wolf King came to see you before, and you agreed. So, my second matter is to ask you to refuse cooperation with the North Wind Wolf King and instead partner with me."

The Deer God suddenly stopped, causing Zhang San, who was walking behind, to nearly bump his face into the Deer God’s rear.

Given the height of the Deer God, Zhang San could see his rear without even looking up.

"First, it was the North Wind Wolf King who sought me out, and he promised that after breaching Julong Pass, he could let me freely enter Great Sui. My incense power is decreasing, so I need to return to Great Sui for enlightenment. Only the North Wind Wolf King can help me do this."

"Second, although I’m a demon of the All Things Path, I know the importance of first-come, first-served. The North Wind Wolf King came to me first to discuss collaboration. Furthermore, I’ve already agreed, and it wouldn’t be right to refuse."

"Lastly, when I wanted to enter Great Sui in the past, your Town Demon Office obstructed me in every possible way! It’s only because the North Wind Wolf King approached me alone this time and not with that Qian Shanxiu, who was recently with him. Otherwise, you just watch how I’d kick that Qian Shanxiu to death!"

Upon hearing the Deer God’s three reasons, Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums behind him pouted, thinking the situation was hopeless.

Baili Niezhen could also sense from the Deer God’s words that there was no possibility of cooperation with his master.

Even Hu Xingxiang, standing aside, began to worry.

However, among those behind Zhang San, only Hu smiled slightly at this moment.

It wasn’t that Hu realized something; it was because Hu noticed Zhang San frowning, even putting on an awkward and helpless expression.

Never before had such an expression appeared on Zhang San’s face!

If it did appear, there would only be one explanation.

He was acting.

Why Zhang San acted this way was to please the Deer God, prompting the Deer God to state his true conditions.

Sure enough, as Zhang San put on a very troubled expression, appearing unwilling to give up but unsure of what to do, the Deer God spoke again.

"So, what benefit do I get for giving up on the North Wind Wolf King and partnering with you?"

Zhang San feigned surprise, but internally sneered.

I knew you were just saying that on purpose, you crafty old fox!

Heh, heh!

You couldn’t hide it, could you!

Luckily, I was prepared!