Although Deng Mao had become a true deity, that did not mean he no longer needed Incense and Fire Prayer Power.
Absorbing Incense and Fire Prayer Power was always one of the ways Deng Mao could strengthen himself.
As Deng Mao basked in the incense, footsteps sounded outside the gate.
Huang Huai looked toward the sound without changing expression. The courtyard gate opened, and several workers led by Ma Xing walked in.
They seemed surprised to find Huang Huai in the courtyard and paused for a moment. Ma Xing quickly recovered, a hint of delight appearing on his face. He turned to the workers beside him and said, "This is the master of the residence, Young Master Huang!"
The sturdy, honest-looking workers hurriedly bowed to Huang Huai, their voices a little nervous. "Greetings, Young Master!"
Huang Huai smiled faintly. "I've put you all to a lot of trouble these past few days."
Everyone hastily said it was nothing.
They seemed to notice the statue of the Yellow Turban Warrior, which Deng Mao had transformed into, along with the incense and candles before it.
Ma Xing asked Huang Huai, "Is this the Guardian Deity you invited to protect the residence?"
Huang Huai was briefly taken aback, then smiled and nodded. "That's right. The repairs to my residence are almost finished, so I needed to invite a deity to guard the home and protect the Household."
Ma Xing and the others weren't surprised; it was only natural. Ma Xing said, "Then let us pay our respects to this venerable deity as well!"
Huang Huai didn't stop them. He could only be glad that they were willing to offer Incense and Fire Prayer Power.
He brought out incense and candles and handed them to Ma Xing and the others. Seeing that the incense