In the heartland of Banana Leaf Mountain, Hu Yun's figure appeared high in the sky. He looked down at the mountains and rivers below, sensing the currents of qi beneath him.
Mr. Ji told me to come take a look. I can't just glance around and leave. Is it because of that female demon, or because of the Mountain God whose connection I made up on the spot?
Hu Yun slowly descended, circling the mountain several times, yet he detected nothing unusual. Mountain Gods and Earth Deities might lack other abilities, but they were generally quite skilled at hiding. A powerful Mountain God was almost one with the mountain itself, and finding them directly was difficult unless one knew some mysterious strange art such as Summon Deity.
There were mountain villages around Banana Leaf Mountain and within its depths. At night, the lights of those villages stood out starkly amid the mountains. Those who lived off the mountain generally built Mountain God Temples to worship the Mountain God, and this place was no exception.
Hu Yun flew to an old temple in the mountains, then pushed open the door and entered.
The temple looked somewhat dilapidated, but there was little dust inside. Offerings still rested upon the altar table, and incense burners, candlesticks, and other items were all present. There were even cloth kneeling mats, showing that people often came to clean the place.
Hu Yun glanced at the Deity Statue. It depicted a kindly old man.
"Banana Leaf Mountain God, come out and meet me."
Since Mister Ji had not explained the details, Hu Yun believed it meant he was to decide for himself. Naturally, he would handle things his own way.
After waiting for a while, there was still no response within the Mountain God Temple. Hu Yun