Guan Gong was flushed with excitement, though ordinary people would not have been able to tell. He bowed deeply to Qin Fen with utmost sincerity. When Guan Gong bowed, all the door gods followed suit. "Teacher, we are your disciples too!"
Holy shit! Qin Fen could not finish the second half of his sentence!
"Second Brother, you're too polite!" Qin Fen truly liked this character. Back when he played games, Guan Yu had always been his favorite. He was incredible in arcade games, able to grab opponents and clear the stage that way.
What? Guan Gong's face instantly darkened. He nearly dropped to his knees and looked at Qin Fen with a mixture of laughter and tears. "Your Majesty overstates it. This minor deity cannot accept that, cannot accept that!"
Qin Fen shook his head as well. His current status was that of an Imperial Lord, far beyond little immortals like door gods.
"You're quite popular around here!" Seeing that this was not easy to talk about, Qin Fen laughed it off and let the matter pass.
With that, he headed upstairs. Behind him, the City God, the door gods, and the others exchanged bitter smiles before immediately following. At the same time, they all thought, Dongwang Gong's thoughts truly cannot be fathomed. His actions are bizarre.
They were not the only ones who felt that way. Heavenly Court and Spirit Mountain were watching as well, and the same thought arose in all of them.
"Posting door gods is actually a tradition. The common people hope for happiness, health, and safety. Not every household puts them up, but it gives them some peace of mind.
"Of course, it is not all merely comfort. Door gods guard a household's entrance. As lesser deities, it is naturally our duty to protect homes,