Transmigrating to another world, starting as a mountain god

Some time has passed.

Mountain gods and river gods came together to pay their respects.

Li Yuan was completely bewildered and quickly set out tea and seats to entertain them.

"Gentlemen, what is this...?"

In the past, Anshan was a deserted place!

Why are they coming in waves lately?

More than ten mountain and river gods all bowed in respect.

"The Mountain God of Anshan is an ancient mountain god. According to etiquette, we should come to pay our respects..."

These mountain and river gods were all very polite and somewhat reserved.

Li Yuan exchanged pleasantries with them, and the atmosphere between them was fairly harmonious.

As the only ancient fourth-class mountain god within a radius of 100,000 li, according to past traditions, these mountain gods and river gods would indeed find an opportunity to pay their respects.

However, Li Yuan had a notorious reputation, and coupled with his past bad impressions, no immortals or gods dared to approach him.

It wasn't until the Mountain God of Xuanshan visited Li Yuan that he was not only spared from being killed, but also learned some things from him and was treated well.

These minor deities from the surrounding area, of low rank, mustered their courage and ventured into Anshan's territory to visit.

They all brought gifts as a gesture of goodwill.

Li Yuan really wanted to refuse, especially at this critical moment when a great calamity was imminent.

To avoid any karmic consequences.

However, this is just a gift for a visit, and as the host, it would be somewhat arrogant to refuse it.

It's also easy to be perceived as looking down on the other party.

Seeing the reserved and uneasy expressions of the group of Mountain and River Gods, Li Yuan didn't know how to respond.

In the end, they accepted it.

It's just a formality of visiting, nothing more than basic courtesy, nothing to do with any major cause or effect.

The mountain gods and river gods held a discussion on Mount An.

Then, they left amicably.

After that, every now and then, mountain gods and river gods would come to pay their respects.

In particular, some of the newly appointed mountain and river gods, who had been appointed after Venus had "circled" around the planet, cleverly followed along to pay their respects.

Almost everyone from Qianzhou came, as well as some from Xuzhou and even from the Liangshan area in the south.

At first, Li Yuan served them medicinal herbs and tea, but later he became extremely distressed.

They directly 'reveal their true nature,' using leaves from old trees to make perfunctory tea.

Little did they know, the mountain and river gods who came to pay their respects were even more astonished.

Why is there a subtle, obscure Taoist charm in this tea?

It seems to be able to help people attain enlightenment!

The mountain god of Anshan, this is incredible!

Some immortals and gods came to ask for his guidance, and Li Yuan was always kind and gentle, sharing all his knowledge with them.

He doesn't pretend to know things he doesn't, but readily admits it.

In this way, they actually gained a good impression.

Especially for those newly ascended mountain and river gods, who have just become immortals, they need a 'senior' to guide them on their way.

Li Yuan had no grudges against them, so the atmosphere was naturally harmonious, and they discussed philosophy in a friendly manner.

Some mountain and river gods even stayed temporarily in Anshan, sincerely learning Li Yuan's "ingenious incense offering recipes".

There are no shortcuts to making offerings; it's simply a two-way journey between immortals and mortals.

Sometimes, when they saw Li Yuan transformed into a young man, chatting and laughing with the mortals below the mountain, the immortals and gods would frown.

But gradually, I came to understand.

Li Yuan was never aloof or arrogant, nor did he put on airs like a deity; he would listen to the voices of the people.

Li Yuan did not choose to live in seclusion, but instead opened his eyes to the world below the mountain, so he knew the bitterness of the mortal world and the weariness of ordinary life.

They also treat ordinary people as living beings, not as insignificant ants that vanish in the blink of an eye.

Under Li Yuan's rule, the country prospered and the people lived in peace and contentment, with their wishes occasionally coming true. Even in times of peace, how could they not respect Li Yuan's kindness?

Even those who are greedy and have done things that cross the line in the past still have the utmost respect for the Mountain God.

It's easier said than done.

Immortals and mortals are practically two different species.

How many immortals and gods can set aside their status, step into the mundane world, and observe the mortal realm closely?

Moreover, they are not Li Yuan; the people in their territory are not the people of Anyue.

Such a bond could not have been formed without going through those things side by side.

However, some newly ascended immortals and gods have not yet fixed their 'old' mindset. Occasionally, they secretly reflect on whether they should pretend to be aloof and superior after becoming immortals.

After all, the original intention of Heaven in bestowing titles upon immortals and gods was to govern the human world.

It's not that we really need to create an eternal existence.

Anshan was bustling with activity for quite some time.

This wave of visits lasted for more than half a year.

The An Yue cultivators who remained in Anshan were initially terrified and dared not venture into the mountain, lest they disturb the discussions of the immortals and gods.

They were even more worried that these immortals and gods were there to cause trouble for Li Yuan, and they were on guard for a long time.

But later on, I calmed down.

They discovered that all the immortals and deities who came to pay their respects, regardless of age or gender, treated Li Yuan with utmost respect.

Some newly promoted immortals and gods even directly treat each other with the respect due to a junior.

Gradually, I gained some confidence.

They wouldn't even dare to enter the territory of their own mountain god when those immortals and gods came to visit.

Some mountain and river gods, if encountered while climbing the mountain, will even have a friendly conversation with them and bestow spiritual gifts upon them.

However, Li Yuan disciplined them very strictly to prevent anyone from becoming lax and developing disrespect.

At this critical juncture, Li Yuan didn't want to be labeled as disrespectful to immortals and gods or the Heavenly Court.

Ansan returned to calm after the 'frenzy' of visits subsided.

Li Yuan then began preaching directly on the mountain.

In the mountainous area, gather the practitioners and inquire about their recent progress in their cultivation.

A question was also raised:

"With dozens of immortals and deities visiting in succession, ordinary spiritual objects are fine, but..."

"Did someone... accept something they shouldn't have?"

The cultivators quickly shook their heads, saying they dared not do so.

Li Yuan responded with an "oh," stood with his hands behind his back, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"If I admit it now, I will not pursue the matter further."

He always keeps his word, and if someone confesses, he will never punish them.

However, the practitioners looked at each other and ultimately all shook their heads in unison:

"Mountain God, we have not accepted anything we should not have!"

Among the crowd, the elderly man with a weathered face swallowed hard.

Two other young men also exchanged a secret glance.

But they did nothing, simply bowing and saying, like everyone else, that there was absolutely no such thing.

Li Yuan glanced at it briefly and took a deep breath.

In the end, he didn't immediately turn hostile, but instead showed a calm smile:

"In that case, let us continue our sermon."

He was still somewhat soft-hearted; after all, those who cultivated under his tutelage were practically half disciples.

Li Yuan gave the three of them an extra chance.

As night deepened.

The cliffs have long been quiet.

Li Yuan strolled through the mountains, his brows furrowed.

In his arms, the voice of the Heavenly Demon communicated with his divine consciousness.

"Brother, what are you hesitating for! If they dare to cause you trouble, we'll slaughter them all!"

"Anyway, you've already accumulated negative karma, so a great calamity is coming soon."

"At that time, the Heavenly Dao will be in chaos, and the calamity will invade the heart. Those who enter the calamity will have their hands stained with a lot of blood and karmic burdens. There is no need to worry!"

The Heavenly Demon is rather irritable; hopefully, Li Yuan will make a decision soon.

At the same time, as someone who has been through it all, I understand many things.

Li Yuan strolled through the mountains, gazing at the serene jade disc hanging high in the sky.

A murderous intent flickered in his eyes, then transformed into helplessness, and he sighed softly.

"The human heart..."