The Mountain God and the Wheel-Turning King

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"Wait, didn't you just say that the tiger was recognized as the Mountain Deity only after promising not to release the ghost soldiers below?"

How could he dare to dig down like that?

"What's wrong with that? It's been over a thousand years. If reincarnation really existed, King Chariot would have been reborn countless times by now."

Besides, the imperial court has no jurisdiction over this area now, and they don't pay him a salary. What does a tiger have to do with a human dynasty? You know, tigers eat people.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xi turned and glanced at Shaya.

Shaya knew immediately that it was time for her to take action.

So Shaya stepped forward and quickly began to speak with the Old Temple Keeper.

Shaya's sensitivity to intelligence far surpasses Gu Xi's level. When asking questions, Shaya points out many things that Gu Xi might not have considered.

Gu Xi stood aside and gradually understood some of the details.

The tiger initially wanted to become the Mountain Deity, mainly to save his life, because if he hadn't become the Mountain Deity, he would have been the one to be bled out and used as a sacrifice.

But things changed later.

The tiger discovered that the valley below was a treasure trove. Back then, when King Chariot fought a great battle here, the Great Feng Dynasty had gathered a large number of the Esteemed Family, sects, and troops to fight together.

Many things are buried underneath.

For over a thousand years, layer upon layer of soil has been added each year, crushing even the strongest spirits to death.

They secretly take some things out to sell, but it doesn't really matter at all.

As long as the suppression array is not damaged, it's fine.

The hunter was furious because Gu Xi's Flame Trap was so powerful that it blasted a crater, visibly destroying the sacrificial soil covering it.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have jumped out to oppose Gu Xi. At most, he would have just watched Gu Xi and the white-robed swordsmen fight like dogs, and in the end, he might have even managed to get some good stuff from Gu Xi.

But things are different now. Because of a small explosion, the hunter not only lost himself, but also the Mountain Deity.

Although the hunter eventually transformed into a streak of light and fled towards the Mountain God Temple, what good would it do to escape there?

Once the tiger dies, the Mountain God Temple loses all its purpose and will ultimately become a dead end.

At the same time, Gu Xi also learned about the situation of the other two.

The village head was alright; he was from Wang Family Village nearby. Over a hundred years ago, because the tiger was so vicious in eating people, he led the resistance against the tiger and ended up being eaten by it.

Du Shusheng was on his way to the capital for the imperial examination. He passed by this mountain, learned about the King Chariot, and was inspired to write a poem. As a result, he was eaten by a tiger.

It can be said that all three of them were initially under the control of the tiger, and no matter how much resentment they harbored, they had no way to resist the tiger.

Now that the tiger is dead, they are free. When Gu Xi asked those with brains, they naturally stepped forward, all for the sake of getting a good opportunity.

Gu Xi understood their thoughts at a glance.

However, he needs some knowledgeable people to do things right now.

Alternatively, they could rely on Shaya to gather information, but it would be impossible to get enough information in a short time.

So Gu Xi sat down directly on the Evil Coffin.

"Temple Keeper, if I take over the nearby Mountain God Temple, do you have any way to make this area my territory?"

"Immortal Master, this is not a problem."

Back then, the tiger fought three battles and won all three before he could force the imperial court to submit.

"The Immortal Master could easily kill a tiger, so naturally he could take over this Mountain God Temple. But does the Immortal Master intend to transcend the immortal path and become the god? To become the Mountain Deity of this area spanning over a hundred miles?"

"Of course not, I was just thinking that the tiger occupies this Mountain Deity position for a little bit of resources, and I want resources too."

As Gu Xi spoke, he looked at the three people in front of him.

At this point, Du Shusheng reacted the fastest.

"Does Your Excellency mean that as long as someone can provide resources, Your Excellency will support that person to become the Mountain Deity? Your Excellency, do you think I'm suitable?"

I studied from a young age, and a literary spirit and spirituality had already developed in my heart. Although I died in the jaws of a tiger, this spirituality was not extinguished, so it was natural for me to smoothly transition to the path of the gods.

"If you, sir, are willing to support me in becoming the Mountain Deity, I guarantee that all the resources in the vicinity will be delivered to you."

Only after Du Shusheng said that did the other two realize what was going on.

Wang Lizheng hurriedly said, "My lord, I used to be the head of the five villages nearby. I know all the good things around here. As long as you support me to become the Mountain Deity, I guarantee that I can provide you with enough resources, and even people. I guarantee that you will have as many offerings as you want."

The Temple Keeper, on the other hand, said nothing; he simply waited silently for Gu Xi's orders.

"It seems you are a smart person."

"We will provide whatever the Immortal Master needs. As long as the Immortal Master is satisfied, we will have the opportunity to rise to a higher position."

This is something the Old Mountain God always said. So many generals died here, some of them higher in rank and stronger than him. He became the Mountain Deity because he could provide the Immortal Master with what they wanted.

The Temple Keeper spoke slowly and deliberately.

"What if I wanted the ones buried underground?"

"Dig!" the Temple Keeper said with great certainty. "If the tiger can dig, then we can certainly dig."

"Then dig here. Whoever finds what I want will be the next Mountain Deity."

Gu Xi pointed to the ground.

Gu Xi hadn't planned to dig this place up before, but once he learned what was buried underneath, Gu Xi already had his own ideas.

"My lord, digging it up is easy, but how do we hide it from the court's surveillance? Once King Chariot is released, he will surely be filled with resentment."

"It's definitely not King Chariot himself buried below."

Gu Xi glanced at the Temple Keeper.

"No, if it were the King Chariot himself, the suppression setup in the vicinity wouldn't be this simple. However, this is one of the King Chariot's three vanguard forces, with over ten thousand heavily armored cavalry."

As an elder who had served two Mountain Deity, the Temple Keeper would certainly know more about everything that was suppressed below.

"The three vanguards? Tell me about King Chariot's situation."

The Temple Keeper hesitated for a moment, then looked to both sides.

At this moment, Gu Xi discovered that Du Shusheng and Wang Lizheng had already started to sneak away. They ran to the Chang Ghost's side, where they selected manpower to prepare to start digging ahead of schedule.

"Don't worry, you can say whatever you want, it won't make a difference if they do this."

The Temple Keeper was relieved to hear this, knowing that no matter how well he performed, it wouldn't matter; the key was that Gu Xi had taken a liking to him.

What he can offer now is a wealth of knowledge.

If you don't show yourself now, when will you?

"Actually, King Chariot should not be called that. He was a rebel who suddenly appeared a thousand years ago. He had no name or surname and no one knew where he came from."

He was reported for privately keeping heavy cavalry at home, and the imperial court sent people down to deal with it.

It was discovered that the heavy cavalry was indeed privately maintained, but not by the five people who reported it; rather, it comprised 500,000 people.

No one knows where his heavy cavalry came from.

Some say he opened a channel of reincarnation, bringing out all the heroic Heroic Spirits who died in the cycle of reincarnation.

That's why he's called the King Chariot.