Zhong Yuan hadn't actually learned any techniques related to the Nascent Soul, the only thing that might be related was the Gathering Form and Dispersion Qi technique.
Then there was the Nine Revolutions Profound Skill, which required clear-mindedness and adherence to one's core principles.
But that only pertained to willpower, not actual techniques for cultivating the Nascent Soul. He could only ensure that his own Nascent Soul was not easily affected, making it impervious to all methods.
Therefore, he genuinely didn't know how to help Kang Jin Long dispel the strange force within his Nascent Soul.
However, the Clear Heart Mantra that Zhu Bajie recited seemed to have some effect on it.
Although the Clear Heart Mantra wasn't considered a profound technique, any deity who had cultivated for a considerable amount of time would learn a similar technique, primarily used to assist in their cultivation.
To eliminate inner demons.
Zhu Bajie was originally the Tian Peng Marshal, learning the Taoist way. This Clear Heart Mantra was also a Taoist Clear Heart Mantra.
Under normal circumstances, with Zhu Bajie's level of cultivation, the effect wouldn't be too bad.
But facing the current Kang Jin Long, it had absolutely no effect.
After listening to Zhu Bajie recite it once, Zhong Yuan memorized the incantation and proceeded to ask Zhu Bajie about the key points of the Clear Heart Mantra.
Zhu Bajie didn't hide anything, laughing: "You little nephew, you still don't trust me. Alright, you're not convinced, I'll teach you, let you try it slowly."
"Little girl, my nephew has taken a liking to you. You'll be obedient and follow us, as long as you don't cause trouble, I, Old Pig, am not a cruel and heartless person, I won't harm you."
"Whether you believe it now or not, when we get the chance to help you get rid of that Yellow Browed Demon's trickery, you'll surely be grateful to us. It's just that it'd be better if you don't wake up and remember."
"..." Zhong Yuan was speechless for a moment.
Truly worthy of being Zhu Bajie.
Kang Jin Long blinked her eyes, as if she genuinely took it in, her gaze softened slightly when looking at Zhong Yuan.
Master said, not indulging in sensual desires makes all actions devoid of interest.
She had never thought before, not even in this Little West Heaven, that anyone could be worthy of her.
But the Heaven's Chosen One before her, no matter what he intended to do, was undeniably powerful. He was indeed worthy of her.
And what the Heaven's Chosen One intended to do, Master also said should be done according to one's desires. Although this was a form of defiance against Master, it wasn't a problem.
In Little West Heaven, this was also allowed. As long as you weren't afraid of punishment, as long as you weren't afraid of death.
Zhong Yuan had no idea what was going on in Kang Jin Long's mind, which was currently not quite right. He quickly learned the Clear Heart Mantra.
Then he recited it on the spot.
The effect was still minimal, but his gains were significant.
【You have learned the Clear Heart Mantra, you have attained clear-mindedness and adherence to your core principles. Combining it with your inherent willpower, referencing Fire Eyes and Golden Sight, Listening to Sound and Discerning Truth, your Clear Heart Mantra level has increased by +999.】
【Your Clear Heart Mantra possesses the power to dispel all illusory and evil influences. It can make people resolute in their core principles, unmoved by external factors.】
Zhu Bajie listened to Zhong Yuan recite it once. Although he was surprised that Zhong Yuan learned it so quickly, he couldn't help but say: "I didn't hold back, did I...?"
Before Zhu Bajie finished his sentence, Zhong Yuan spoke again, word by word, as if the sound of heaven and earth resonated around him.
Kang Jin Long suddenly covered her head, lowered her head in pain, and at the same time, a wisp of red mist rose from her body, continuously evaporating.
Zhu Bajie listened to the sound of heaven and earth, becoming a little dazed for a moment, as if he had returned to the time when he was fetching scriptures, back to the days when the four masters and disciples were together.
When he was serving in the Heavenly Court, although he had already become a marshal, he still had to restrain himself in everything he did, not daring to act recklessly.
Now that he had become a Bodhisattva, although he lacked nothing, his days seemed enjoyable, but he always felt uncomfortable.
He truly still preferred the time when he was with his master and senior brothers, even the dull Sand Monk seemed quite endearing.
That was probably why he ultimately came here.
But he didn't know if Big Brother Monkey really had a chance of being resurrected, and where Master and the others were now.
The strange force on Kang Jin Long's body gradually disappeared. She felt her body suddenly become much lighter, and stood up again. She also felt a little dazed.
She still remembered everything that had happened before, but she couldn't understand why she had made such choices.
Inside that After-Heaven Human Race Bag, what exactly did she see?
It seemed like Sun Wukong fetching scriptures in the West, actually killed countless monsters. But besides the small monsters, there were many big monsters he fought, yet less than half of them were actually killed?
Sun Wukong was just helping the Heavenly Court kill some small monsters without any backing?
This kind of news indeed made her feel somewhat disappointed, disheartened.
But she felt that Sun Wukong shouldn't be like that, and even if he was, he definitely wouldn't make her directly turn to the Yellow Browed Demon as her master and believe in his teachings.
After all, that Yellow Browed Demon was simply using force to forcefully control people's hearts.
Perhaps the Yellow Browed Demon himself knew that he couldn't convince many people with his theories alone.
He was a demon who would use any means to achieve his goals.
Kang Jin Long looked at Zhong Yuan next to her again, feeling even more complicated and somewhat awkward.
Did this Heaven's Chosen One truly fall for her?
It shouldn't be possible. It was just a tease from that Zhu Bajie, but thinking about her own previous thoughts, she felt even more awkward.
As the saying goes, what you think shows on your face. At this time, Kang Jin Long had fully regained her senses. Her originally somewhat demonic makeup naturally changed, becoming brighter, with less demonic aura and more of a fairy-like appearance. It still carried a cold arrogance though.
Except for her complexion, which seemed a bit flushed, her inner thoughts couldn't be discerned.
Kang Jin Long finally bowed, saying: "Thank you, young master, for your rescue."
Zhong Yuan waved his hand, feeling a bit unsure of what to say: "I mainly wanted to weaken the Yellow Browed Demon's power a little."
At this time, Zhu Bajie had also come to his senses, looking at Zhong Yuan, he was also very puzzled, exclaiming: "You kid, how come your Clear Heart Mantra is so different?"
"How did you train it?"
Zhong Yuan replied: "I'm a genius, so the Clear Heart Mantra I learn is naturally different."
Zhu Bajie was speechless. This nephew was truly a bit different.
He turned his head and glanced at Kang Jin Long again, his eyes lit up, realizing: "Could this be love? Does the Clear Heart Mantra have this special effect?"
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to figure it out."
"Kang Jin Long, you look much more pleasing to the eye now. Unlike before, neither human nor ghost."
"…………" Zhong Yuan fell silent again.
Kang Jin Long couldn't help but blush, also showing a hint of anger.
Zhu Bajie didn't say anything more, laughing heartily, he turned around and carried his Nine-Toothed Rake towards the ghost general that had emerged before: "I have some connections with that old tortoise, I'll go and have a chat with him."
"You two also chat among yourselves, but don't take too long, remember to catch up."
Zhu Bajie directly turned into a gust of wind and flew away, leaving the two of them even more awkward.
Zhong Yuan looked back at the Golden Cymbal lying on the ground and took the initiative to speak: "Star Lord Kang Jin, could you please collect this Golden Cymbal?"
"Also, the Yellow Browed Demon isn't actively seeking me out now, I have to go find him. Do you know where his temple is hidden?"
"You... aren't afraid of his Bag of Tricks?" Kang Jin Long hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but ask.
Zhong Yuan said: "I wanted to ask you as well. Do you know much about his current Bag of Tricks? Do you have any countermeasures?"
Kang Jin Long fell silent immediately.
Zhong Yuan nodded and said: "It's alright if you don't know how to deal with it for now. Do you know where the Crimson-Mane Monkey is?"
"I'll go and rescue him first."
"Also, do you know a brother named Ma Tian Ba, who came from the Flame Mountain not long ago?"