Both time-traveled characters ended up as villainous henchmen.

Chopper laughed triumphantly, completely forgetting his previous fear and wariness.

Of course, besides Chopper's nature, He Nian's mental technique also played a role.

Seeing that the effect was good, He Nian smiled slightly and prepared to continue his charlatan behavior.

"I have been practicing Taoist arts diligently since childhood, just to be able to avert the impending calamity of evil spirits causing chaos in the world."

However, my strength alone is far too weak, and I cannot even save my hometown from the clutches of evil.

Fortunately, Heaven did not want all living beings to suffer such a calamity, so it gathered the power of all living beings' wishes and concentrated it on one person, who was Nika Zhenren.

Nika Zhenren, with his supreme Yang power, guides all living beings to fight against that evil spirit.

Unfortunately, for some unknown reason, all their efforts were in vain, and the evil spirit sat high in the sky.

Fortunately, although Nika Zhenren was defeated, he carried with him the power of ultimate yang, along with all his inherited skills, into the embrace of all living beings, awaiting the next destined one to inherit Nika Zhenren's will and power, and lead all living beings to once again conquer that evil spirit.

He Nian continued to recount the demon-slaying battle led by Joy Boy in the world of One Piece, using his strange accent and vocabulary.

Just as Chopper was wondering what connection these things had with itself and what He Nian had said earlier, He Nian suddenly changed the subject, his tone becoming heavy:

"However, just as I was about to risk my own lifespan to divine the location of the person who is destined to possess Nika's supreme Yang power, so as to protect him, I unexpectedly learned a terrifying truth."

He Nian's expression was filled with grief, and at the same time, he released a secret mental technique, successfully arousing Chopper's emotions.

"What's the truth?"

"This humble Taoist..." He Nian's voice choked slightly as he continued to deceive Chopper, "This humble Taoist has learned that the one destined for Nika will face a life-or-death crisis in the future, which may even lead to the evil spirits taking action to kill him in advance."

At this point, He Nian suddenly stepped forward, startling Chopper. However, Chopper did not back down but instead stepped forward firmly, continuing to listen attentively.

"Only you, Healing Spirit Deer, only you can, at that time, cooperate with the Taoist magic I control to perform the Reincarnation and Rebirth Technique, save the successor of True Person Nika from the brink of death, and at the same time dispel the evil magic of the Myriad Spirits' Fall, saving the hearts of those who have been forced into demonic possession and leading them back to the righteous path!"

He Nian spoke with a firm tone and a sincere expression, with a few tears welling up in her eyes.

"Are you willing to embark on this path of no return with me to fight against evil?"

After speaking, He Nian solemnly extended his hand to Chopper, inviting him to join her.

Meanwhile, after spending a considerable amount of time trying to understand what He Nian was saying, Chopper couldn't help but worry about Nika's successor in the story, as well as those who had been corrupted by evil magic.

To save the hearts of those corrupted by evil is to create a cure for the soul.

Gradually, Chopper remembered Dr. Hiruluk and his prescription for healing the soul: cherry blossoms blooming in the midst of a snowy winter would dispel the cold and gloom in his heart.

"I……"

Chopper was eager to try, but he didn't quite trust the guy in front of him who claimed to be a Taoist priest.

If such a "patient" really appeared in front of it, it would certainly not hesitate to save the person; however, it didn't know whether to trust the person in front of it.

After thinking it over, Chopper was about to refuse the other party for the time being and wanted to go back and discuss it with Dr. Kureha first.

Unexpectedly, He Nian spoke before Chopper could.

"I know that my sudden arrival has been offensive, and I apologize in advance." He bowed to Chopper, and after straightening up, he continued, "Spirit Deer, you don't need to answer now. Go back and think about it carefully."

After saying that, He Nian ignored Chopper and quickly disappeared into the snowstorm.

"I will remain in the vicinity for the next few days, awaiting your reply."

Chopper's words of refusal, which he was about to utter, were stuck in his throat. He stared at He Nian's departing figure, his emotions indescribable.

After standing silently for a while, Chopper returned to the place where he and Kureha had hidden with the collected medicinal herbs.

He Nian watched Chopper walk away quietly from afar, carefully savoring the changes in Chopper's desires and dreams. He gradually gained a clearer understanding of the development path for the ability to influence "reality" through "desire".

Chopper's initial plan was a success. Without arousing strong suspicion from the other side, he successfully instilled the concept of himself as a demon slayer into the mind of Chopper, a member of the main character group.

He could sense that some subtle changes had occurred within him.

The innate domineering aura within his body has already shown some unusual fluctuations.

After Chopper completely disappeared from his senses, He Nian left the spot. However, he did not go far away. Instead, he built a simple dwelling in the forest and began his Taoist cultivation, while waiting for Chopper's reply so that he could proceed with the next step of his plan.

Meanwhile, Chopper, after returning to his and Dr. Kureha's home, fell into a deep state of mind.

Even reading and studying medical books couldn't completely calm it down.

It wasn't until Dr. Kureha returned that she noticed Chopper's unusual behavior.

"What's wrong, you idiot son?" Kureha called out to Chopper, snapping him out of his reverie. "Did you get bullied by those Labans again, or did you fail to gather enough herbs?"

Kureha guessed casually, while picking up the plum wine in her hand and taking a big gulp.

She was in a good mood today. The family she visited had something she liked, and now she has it in her hands.

"no."

Chopper first denied Kureha's guess, and then slowly came to Kureha's side and told her about his encounter with He Nian that day.

"Taoist priest? Demon? Spirit deer..."

Kureha muttered to herself in a strange tone that although Chopper's retelling of He Nian's words was incomplete, she still managed to glean some information from the scattered phrases.

As a doctor who lived to be over 130 years old, Kureha naturally had some knowledge of the secrets of this world.

And some of the things Chopper repeated about He Nian's words happened to resonate with what she knew.

Clearly, this Taoist priest named He Nian is no ordinary person; he must know many of the world's secrets.

In the world of One Piece, the secrets of the world often represent immense danger.

Kureha pondered for a moment, about to have Chopper refuse, but seeing the conflicted expression on Chopper's face and the worry in his eyes for those who were suffering from the evil spirits, she felt a little reluctant.

After a moment's thought, Kureha said, "Don't rush to reply. Let's observe that Taoist priest for a few days before making a decision."

Kureha did not dampen Chopper's enthusiasm for treating the sick; she simply asked Chopper to wait a few more days to learn more about the strange Taoist priest who had suddenly appeared in the area.

Night fell.

In the woods.

He Nian finished his meditation practice of "The Sea Reflects the Sky" and walked out of his simple dwelling.

Then, with a flick of his whisk, he swiftly made his way towards a nearby village.

He knew that Chopper and Kureha wouldn't easily believe him, but he wouldn't just sit idly by.

He plans to continue his "Master He" image-building project, providing free medical treatment to ordinary people in the country.

At the same time, it is also to better explore the connection between "desire" and "ability".