In common with most deities, Lu Tung-pin's followers are in search of solutions for their problems and some guidance. "The only really unique thing about Lu Tung-pin is his alchemy. Because he can transform cinnabar, many of the people who go to his temple are in search of longevity," points out Li Feng-mo.
跟一般神明一樣，參拜孚佑帝君者，求的無非是解決困難、指點迷津等，「唯一比較特殊的是，呂洞賓是丹鼎派祖師，因為他會練丹，所以到仙公廟求長壽的人也不少」，李豐楙指出。