652: Chapter 63 Using Purity to Suppress Evil: Xu Maoshan

"Heart Demon? What's that?"

Hearing Meng Li's words, Tang Xuejian asked curiously.

Meng Li replied, "The so-called 'Heart Demon' is, to put it bluntly, a 'knot in one's heart'—something one cannot let go of but dares not face, and can only subconsciously avoid. Once triggered, it will cause one to fall into a demonic obsession, just like Daoist Xu, making it difficult to extricate oneself."

Jing Tian, Tang Xuejian, and the others understood.

Then, Xu Maoshan said, "So, Grandmaster Changqing has feelings for Lady Zixuan in his heart, but he just doesn't dare to face it."

"Of course he does," Jing Tian chimed in with a laugh, then pointed at the still-obsessed Xu Changqing. "Hasn't he been shouting it all along?"

Hong Kui frowned and said, "Then how can he recover? We can't just let him stay like this forever."

This question was directed at Meng Li.

Meng Li sighed softly. "I'll try using the Purifying Heart Mantra."

With that, he willed a Kunxian Symbol into existence and applied it to Xu Changqing. Then, he flashed to a position in front of him, extended a finger to gather a purifying heart spiritual light, and tapped it into the center of Xu Changqing's brow.

Not long after, Xu Changqing regained consciousness. Looking at his own situation, he asked blankly, "Brother Meng, what happened to me?"

Meng Li withdrew the Kunxian Symbol and replied calmly, "It's nothing. You just accidentally fell for that monster's trick and got caught in a demonic obsession."

Hearing this, Xu Changqing's expression changed slightly. "Did I... do anything inappropriate?"

The way he asked clearly betrayed a guilty conscience.

Before Meng Li could respond, Jing Tian said with a grin, "No, you just shouted and said some things that were on your mind."

Xu Changqing's expression stiffened, and he hurriedly defended himself, "That was nonsense induced by the Demonic Technique. It shouldn't be taken seriously."

Having said that, he changed the subject. "It's getting late. We should set off as soon as possible and continue on to Leizhou."

After speaking, without waiting for Jing Tian or the others to respond, Xu Changqing directly formed a hand seal and rose into the air on his Flying Sword.

Seeing this, Jing Tian couldn't help but mutter, "This White Tofu has even learned to tell barefaced lies."

Tang Xuejian then asked Meng Li, "Mr. Meng, is there any way to resolve this Heart Demon?"

Hearing this question, Meng Li first nodded, then shook his head. "A Heart Demon can indeed be resolved. But people's hearts are different; everyone's Heart Demon is unique. So, there's no universally good method. Moreover, the key to this matter lies with the individual."

"If one can think it through and let go on their own, no external help is needed; the Heart Demon will vanish by itself."

"If one cannot think it through or let go, others can talk until they're blue in the face, and it will still be useless."

Having said that, he rose into the air on a cloud.

Tang Xuejian understood and said no more. She, along with Hong Kui and Lan Kui, boarded the Flying Tiger Jade Beast and took off again.

Jing Tian also took Xu Maoshan and caught up on his Flying Sword.

Moments later, the group reunited in the air.

Remembering what had just happened, a slight doubt arose in Jing Tian's heart. He couldn't help but ask Meng Li, "Elder Brother Meng, the thing in the box was fine before. Why did it suddenly start causing trouble?"

Xu Changqing, having been caught in the demonic obsession, didn't know about this. Hearing this, he asked in confusion, "The thing in the box caused trouble? Brother Jing, what do you mean?"

Jing Tian didn't hide anything and briefly explained how he and Tang Xuejian had lost their senses earlier.

After hearing the story, Xu Changqing said with a grave expression, "So it seems the thing in the box is truly a fearsome evil entity."

Jing Tian smiled. "No worries. He's been isolated by Elder Brother Meng now. I doubt He can stir up much trouble. Once we reach the Divine Realm and put the box into the Heavenly Vase, we can completely deal with Him. So, White Tofu, don't worry too much."

Xu Changqing nodded, not noticing the slight hint of a guilty conscience in Jing Tian's tone as he said this.

To cover his own guilty conscience, Jing Tian brought up the previous question again.

And the others' curiosity was piqued once more.

Meng Li pondered and replied, "I'm not clear on the specifics. But based on my speculation, it's probably because the thing in the box grew by absorbing evil thoughts, enhancing both its intelligence and abilities. Since we accidentally discovered this, He might have been worried we would do something to Him because of it, so He wanted to strike first."

"It just so happened that we went down to eliminate the demons. The evil aura and evil thoughts on those demons created an opportunity for Him."

Jing Tian, Xu Changqing, and the others thought about it and found it reasonable.

Then, Jing Tian asked again, "Then why was it only Pig Woman and I who fell for it? Even nickname wasn't affected."

Meng Li answered, "Because your cultivation is still shallow, and you happened to be emotionally charged at the time."

"As for nickname..."

"He is pure, kind-hearted, content, and happy. The thing in the box couldn't tempt him."

This was true, because in the original storyline, the Evil Sword Immortal had tried to tempt Xu Maoshan.

That part of the plot happened precisely in Leizhou. At that time, the Evil Sword Immortal had absorbed Lan Kui's jealousy towards Tang Xuejian, greatly increasing his power. To fulfill his promise to Lan Kui to "make Tang Xuejian disappear forever," He lured nearby demons to cause chaos in Leizhou.

The situation was chaotic. Xu Maoshan, caught in the midst of it, inevitably developed some negative thoughts, which allowed him to hear the Evil Sword Immortal's voice.

The Evil Sword Immortal noticed this and immediately seized the opportunity to tempt Xu Maoshan, promising him wealth and honor.

As a result, Xu Maoshan, without even thinking, told the Evil Sword Immortal to shut up and threatened to crush Him to death. After saying that, he covered his ears, adopting a "I'm not listening, I'm not listening" stance while repeatedly chanting, "Crush you, crush you."

Finally, Xu Maoshan actually sat right down on the box.

This move completely baffled the Evil Sword Immortal at the time. He fell silent on the spot, then slunk away and turned back to tempting Lan Kui.

Truly·Contentment brings happiness·Without desire, one is strong!

Even the Evil Sword Immortal was helpless against him.

"nickname, impressive!" After listening to Meng Li's words, Jing Tian gave Xu Maoshan a thumbs-up, then changed his tone. "But then again, it's still because I taught him well."

Tang Xuejian rolled her eyes. "Always trying to take credit for yourself!"

Xu Maoshan gave a simple, honest smile, habitually supporting Jing Tian. "That's right, it's all because Boss taught me well."

"See? I told you so." Jing Tian immediately raised an eyebrow at Tang Xuejian triumphantly.

Tang Xuejian pursed her lips, too lazy to argue, and directly changed the subject. "You should think of a way to fix those two missing teeth of yours first. You're talking with a lisp."

As soon as she finished speaking, Leizhou City came into view.

No one said much more, and they began their descent to land.

Once on the ground, Jing Tian put away his Flying Sword. Remembering Tang Xuejian's words, he turned to Meng Li and asked, "Elder Brother Meng, can you fix my teeth?"

Meng Li didn't answer. He reached out, pinched Jing Tian's chin, and shook it vigorously from side to side in small, rapid motions. Then he let go and said, "Done."

"Really?" Jing Tian, recovering from the dizzying shake, found it hard to believe. But as soon as he spoke, he noticed the difference—he didn't seem to be talking with a lisp anymore.

Xu Maoshan, standing beside him, saw that his teeth were restored to their original state and immediately reminded him, "Boss, they're really fixed. And they look exactly the same as before."

Jing Tian exclaimed in surprise, "That amazing?"

As he spoke, he subconsciously reached up to touch them. Finding it was true, he couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

Hong Kui and Lan Kui were also happy for Jing Tian, though they were somewhat accustomed to such wonders.

After all, Meng Li had displayed too many miraculous methods along their journey. Fixing two teeth was completely unremarkable.

Xu Changqing and Tang Xuejian felt the same way.

Soon, the group entered Leizhou City.

Walking on the street, the high-spirited Jing Tian looked left and right. Suddenly, his gaze paused, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Younger Brother Kang?"