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Chapter 355 - 10: The Dual Hidden Options_2

Chapter 355: Chapter 10: The Dual Hidden Options_2

"I’m pretending to be you for its own good, to make training and taming it more convenient."

"Hmph, you talk a good game, but aren’t you just using my cub as cannon fodder?"

"No pain, no gain, right? How is a kid supposed to grow up strong without a little hardship? You just relax; I’ll make sure it’s taken care of. Look at my previous pet, Xiong Da. When I first caught him, he was only level 12, and in less than two months, he reached level 19. Where else could you find such rapid leveling?

When your cub has grown up, I’ll naturally let it go free."

"Hmph, how do I know you’re not just deceiving me?"

"Brother Hu, you’re so smart, how could I possibly fool you? Besides, I’m going to become an immortal one day. What use will I have for a tiger demon as a pet by then? I’ll definitely need Immortal Beasts or Divine Beasts, not demon beasts. I wouldn’t take one even if offered. I’m just fulfilling your last wish, which is why I painfully let go of Xiong Da. You think I wanted to?

Now, let’s just leave your cub with me for now, and once it’s grown, I’ll release it back into the wild, just like I did with Xiong Da today."

This string of words left Kui Li Mountain Lord speechless for a moment.

Finally, the tiger sighed, "All right, I’ll trust you this one time."

Immediately, a dialogue box popped up in front of Xiao Jie.

Option 1: Haha, Brother Hu, you really are magnanimous. I won’t see you off then, just go in peace (Quest Complete).

Option 2: If Brother Hu is worried about his cub, why not teach me a few of your signature moves? I can pass them on to it once it has grown, sort of like standing in as its teacher (Interpersonal Relations/Learning from Beasts).

Eh, there’s actually a special dialogue option.

And it’s a dual hidden dialogue.

Xiao Jie was filled with joy and decisively chose Option 2.

"If Brother Hu is really worried, how about you impart your skills to me, and once your cub has grown, I can teach them to it..."

Kui Li Mountain Lord gave Xiao Jie a glance, "You? A mere first-tier human, how could you learn the skills of a tiger?"

Xiao Jie smiled, "Brother Hu, you’re underrating me. I actually know quite a few beast skills, watch this—

Woof, woof, woof! That’s Dog Bark.

Roar! That’s Bear Roar.

Xiao Jie then began to race back and forth—this is Galloping!

And then he charged headfirst into thin air—this is Wild Goat Charge!

How about that, you believe me now?"

Kui Li Mountain Lord was astonished, "Eh, you actually have some ability, having learned so many skills. Fine, if it can help my child gain some advantages in the future, then it’ll serve as this father’s blessing. You can choose one skill from the various ones I have."

With those words, a list of skills instantly popped up in front of Xiao Jie.

[Summoning Chang Ghost (Exclusive Demon Art)

Transforms your slain targets into Chang Ghosts to serve you.

Learning Requirement: Tiger Demon exclusive (Unable to Learn)].

[Wind Generation from Tiger (Exclusive Demon Art)

Summons a gale covering the entire field, reducing the movement speed of surrounding units by 20%.

Learning Requirement: Tiger Demon exclusive (Unable to Learn)]

[Tiger Claw Strike (Combat Skill)

Swings tiger claws to fiercely attack the target, causing unarmed damage with an additional rending effect.

Learning Requirement: Strength 30.]

[Life-stealing Pounce (Combat Skill)...]

[Choking Bite (Combat Skill)...]

Xiao Jie looked at each one from start to finish, but was greatly disappointed. Either they were Tiger Demon exclusive skills, which he couldn’t learn, or they were beast combat skills like Tiger Claw Strike or Life-stealing Pounce, which he could learn but seemed rather useless.

But when he saw the last one, he was stunned. Eh, this one is actually learnable?

[Tiger Roar Soul Shattering Shout (Demonized Battle Skill)

Use: Causes fear in enemies within a 30-step radius for 1-3 seconds.]

Prerequisite Skill Required: Tiger Roar (learnable).

When did I ever learn the Tiger Roar?

No, that’s not right!

Xiao Jie suddenly realized it must be the Tiger Roar Skill!

Could it be because I know the Tiger Roar Skill that I am able to learn this?

It does make some sense when I think about it. Many martial arts are inspired by the combat of wild beasts, like Mantis Fist, Eagle Claw Skill, and the like.

The Tiger Roar Skill itself was created by a Qi Gong Master imitating the imposing aura of a tiger roaring through the forest, which fits well.

I’ll learn this one!

"Brother Tiger, please teach me the Tiger Roar Soul Shattering Shout."

"Watch closely, kid—ROAR!"

Tiger Roar Soul Shattering Shout!—ROAR!

System Notification: Kui Li Mountain Lord has imparted to you the skill—Tiger Roar Soul Shattering Shout.

[Tiger Roar Soul Shattering Shout (Demonized Battle Skill)

Usage: Imitates the roar of a tiger, causing fear in enemies within a 15-step radius for 1-3 seconds. Cooldown: 60 seconds.

Side Effect: Copycat. Your tiger roar might amuse the enemy, nullifying the fear effect and making them immune to this skill for the next 60 minutes.

Inner Strength Synergy (Tiger Roar Skill): When you activate the Tiger Roar Skill, it can be used to consume 60 points of Inner Strength to increase the skill’s range and duration of fear, and eliminate the side effect.

Skill Description: A renowned ultimate skill of the Tiger Demon clan, which uses the roar filled with Killing Intent and the majesty of a king to instill profound fear in nearby enemies. Those with weak minds are easily affected. Since you have mastered the Tiger Roar Skill, you have successfully learned this skill. However, it can only unleash its full power when the Tiger Roar Skill is activated.]

Haha, that’s cool, area fear! This skill is going to be lethal in a melee.

It’s like a mass control skill.

The side effect is there, but the synergy with the Tiger Roar Skill perfectly compensates for this flaw.

If I can upgrade the Tiger Roar Skill to level 10, with a 100% Roar Skill bonus, that’s a 30-step range and a duration of 2-6 seconds—a true Divine Skill indeed.

"Thank you, Brother Tiger!" Xiao Jie said sincerely.

"If you truly wish to thank me, then take good care of my cub. Sigh, children will have their own fortune. Its path is ultimately up to it to decide. Kid, I’m off now; don’t break your word!"

As he spoke, the figure of the Kui Li Mountain Lord gradually disappeared from Xiao Jie’s sight.

As the darkness before his eyes faded away, the surroundings once again became the inside of a cave.

[System Notification: Vestige Task completed, your Demon Soul Entanglement state has been removed.]

[System Notification: You have gained some insights in your dream, your Tiger Roar Skill has gained 5000 Experience Points, and your Tiger Roar Skill Level has increased to LV8.]

Xiao Jie looked at the system prompt and smiled slightly.

Not bad, not bad at all. Caught a Demon Beast Baby and learned a new skill, today was definitely worth the effort.

I should take on more Vestige Tasks in the future if I get the chance.

Suddenly, an idea struck Xiao Jie. If that’s the case, couldn’t I just focus on consuming inner cores, specifically choosing those from monsters with powerful skills to refine and absorb, and then learn their skills?

This seems like an excellent approach.

But on second thought, it’s still quite difficult. Monster Inner Cores are rare treasures on their own; being able to acquire one is good enough, let alone being picky about it.

However, there might be a chance to learn some impressive skills from the Monster Inner Core of the Wolf King Chi Mei Jian.

"Let’s go, it’s time for us to pull out."

Xiao Jie said excitedly.

The three of them hesitated no longer and made their way back along the original path.

By the time the trio returned to Luoyang Town, it was already past three in the afternoon.

No sooner had they returned to town and caught their breath than a private message from Hidden Dragon Do Not Use appeared.

"Brother Sui Feng, Ye Luo, and I Want to Be Immortal, let’s have a meeting."