Absolute Destiny Game
Chapter 261 - 84 The Temptation of Mixed Element Skill

Chapter 261: Chapter 84 The Temptation of Mixed Element Skill

Hearing Duan Yu asking this, Xiao Jie’s heart stirred, Could this acquaintance Duan Yu mentioned be Xiong Ba?

The reason for thinking this way wasn’t without justification, the Mystic Gold Dragon Patterned Black Robe that burst from Xiong Ba was very flashy and conspicuous, and so far, Xiao Jie had only seen such a robe once, likely spotted by Duan Yu on Xiong Ba.

But even if he had seen it, why did it matter so much to him?

The answer was obvious, he knew Xiong Ba.

During the duel, the secret technique Xiong Ba used was — Mixed Yuan Qi Breaking Rivers and Mountains.

And Duan Yu’s title was ’Mixed Yuan Qi’, combined with the fact that both were Qi Gong Masters, it wasn’t hard to guess their relationship.

"Master Duan, where did you see this robe?"

"From one of my disciples."

Just as he thought! Xiao Jie secretly pondered, Xiong Ba was actually Duan Yu’s disciple, likely having apprenticed under him when he was of low level, even possibly having maxed out his favorability to a hundred, and then — learned the Mixed Element Skill from Duan Yu.

If that was the case, as long as he raised his favorability to 100, he might also learn advanced internal skills from Duan Yu.

No, it shouldn’t be that easy, learning martial arts from NPCs always began by boosting favorability to 100, then triggering a bond to succeed.

It seemed learning Mixed Element Skill from Duan Yu also required similar conditions, otherwise so many people in the town wouldn’t have thought of it already.

"Master Duan, are you referring to Xiong Ba by any chance?"

Duan Yu nodded slightly, "You know my disciple? Tell me, how is he doing now?"

Just as Xiao Jie was about to bluff, a dialogue box suddenly popped up.

Option 1: Your disciple committed many evils, I had no choice but to eliminate this subordinate.

Option 2: Your disciple has been slain by me, what about it, you want revenge? Come fight (triggers battle).

Option 3: I actually don’t know how your disciple is now, I found this robe by chance, it has nothing to do with your disciple (bluff).

Option 4: Your disciple committed many evils and was killed by a noble person, this robe was entrusted to me by him as he lay dying (social graces).

Xiao Jie was surprised, these options usually appeared only during significant plot missions, so why did it suddenly come up now? Could it be...

Xiao Jie was excited, could it be that he had triggered a special plotline again?

Very likely.

He didn’t expect that just because of this robe, a plotline could be triggered, the game’s level of freedom really was frighteningly high.

However, these special plotlines, while sometimes beneficial, also often concealed risks; if not handled properly, they could also bring danger.

After a moment of thought, Xiao Jie decisively chose the fourth option.

"I must confess, your disciple committed many evils and was killed by a noble person, this robe was entrusted to me as he lay dying."

Indeed, social graces were still useful; this statement neither lied nor misrepresented, while discreetly excusing himself, and was a fairly reasonable response.

Duan Yu listened but did not get angry; instead, he sighed deeply, "Ah, my apprentice indeed had wicked intentions. When he begged me to teach him the Mixed Element Skill, he pleaded incessantly and flattered me endlessly, disregarding everything for the skill. I saw there was something amiss with his sincerity, and I had advised him to reflect and correct his ways, but alas, he still strayed..."

Just then, the conversation took a sudden turn.

"Young man, I have an unusual request. I had a bond of teacher and student, a kinship like father and son with that wrongdoer. Would you consider giving me that black robe as a memento?"

Xiao Jie was dumbfounded, hell, this was epic equipment, and you want me to give it to you? Are you joking?

Yet another dialogue box popped up.

Option 1: I must refuse (reject).

Option 2: If that’s the case, please accept it, Master Duan (loses equipment [Mystic Gold Dragon Patterned Black Robe]).

Option 3: If I were to gift this black robe to Master Duan, I wonder(...) (testing).

Xiao Jie wanted to refuse, but seeing option 3, he decided to test the waters first, this bracketed content must be something he could play around with, could there be a reward?

Yes, since it was testing, surely it was about what reward there might be.

But what good reward could Duan Yu provide? After thinking over it, the best would be the Mixed Element Skill.

"If I were to gift this black robe to Master Duan, might—Master Duan impart the Mixed Element Skill to me."

Indeed, exchanging epic equipment for advanced internal skills wasn’t really a lucrative deal, considering their in-game value wasn’t very large, but internal skills had one advantage — they could be taken into reality, whereas equipment, no matter how strong, was only within the game.

So if he really could trade for a copy of Mixed Element Skill, it wouldn’t be a loss.

No sooner had Xiao Jie spoken than Duan Yu shook his head decisively.

"That won’t do; the Mixed Element Skill is the Ultimate Skill of my lineage, not to be lightly taught to anyone but my direct disciples. However, if you were to become my disciple, perhaps I could consider it. Of course, I have never easily taken disciples in my life; if you wish to become my disciple, you must complete three tasks to prove your ’sincerity.’ Only then can I impart the Mixed Element Skill to you."

Duan Yu said quite proudly, "Back then, Xiong Ba went through quite some trouble to learn this Mixed Element Skill from me, proving his earnestness before I taught him. I prefer not to talk about this, but seeing this robe, I can’t help but be reminded of him; perhaps this is indeed the fate between us two."