Complex sentence: He also told him that an idol suitable for this was lying hidden in the proximate forest, however, before taking the idol, he would have to appease a Yakshi (female demon) who would be protecting it.
Split into simpler sentences: He also told him that an idol suitable for this was lying hidden in the proximate forest. However, before taking the idol, he would have to applease a Yakshi (female demon) who would be protecting it.