Xiao Jie felt a surge of joy in his heart. Completing the mission was a relief; as for the war between the Demon Star Tower and the Heavenly Feather Army, as that rude old cat had said, it had no negative impact on him. Instead, it could increase his chances of getting equipment by fighting monsters, so there was no need to get too involved.
The question of which three Innate Demon Techniques to learn, however, required careful consideration.
Xiao Jie had previously searched for information about Demon Art. However, most of the Demon Art available in the auction house were General Demon Skills. Innate Demon Techniques, being exclusive secret techniques of each Demon Race, were naturally not easily transmitted.
Unless the ability to transform into a demon beast was unlocked, only then could the corresponding Innate Demon Technique be acquired.
Thus, they remained quite rare.
Using the method of Demon Spirit Hundred Forms + learning from beasts to obtain Innate Demon Techniques without paying could be said to be unprecedented.
Therefore, it required thorough research on what to learn exactly.
"True Man, can you tell me about the different Innate Demon Techniques of the various Demon Races?"
"Hmm, you’d better ask others about that. I need to study the upcoming tactics. Come find me after you’ve made up your mind. General Man, Wu Junshi, notify the various colonels swiftly for a meeting."
Watching Master Xiao Yue leave resolutely, Xiao Jie hurriedly began his investigation. Who knows how many battles Master Xiao Yue would fight next; he might not have much leisure time to teach himself Demon Art. This reward ought to be secured as soon as possible.
Luckily, Xiao Jie’s reputation in Canglin State was high enough. Although Innate Demon Techniques couldn’t be easily taught, it was still possible to inquire about them.
Moreover, he wasn’t planning on asking around everywhere. He found someone quickly and got a rough idea.
Nearly every Demon Race had its own Innate Demon Techniques, typically derived from the innate abilities of the Demon Race. Over thousands of years, the abilities of various Demon Races had long ceased to be secret.
Xiao Jie inquired and recorded quickly, jotting down dozens.
1. Howling at the Moon Skill (Wolf Demon exclusive).
2. Earth Escape Technique (Rat Demon exclusive).
3. Wind Control Skill (Crane Clan exclusive).
4. Thunder Vortex Skill (Eel Spirit exclusive).
5. Summoning Death Skill (Crow Spirit exclusive).
6. Stealth Technique (Leopard Spirit exclusive).
7. Feather Flying Technique (Eagle Clan exclusive).
8. Earth-shaking Skill (Bull Demon exclusive).
9. Wild Self-healing Technique (Pig Demon exclusive).
10. Spider Web Array Formation Technique (Spider exclusive).
11. Inverted Horse Poison Stake Technique (Scorpion exclusive).
12. Soul Capturing Technique (Weasel Clan exclusive).
13. Mysterious Spirit Turtle Shell Technique (Turtle Clan exclusive).
14. Thousand Miles Rapid Movement Technique (Horse Clan exclusive)...
The more Xiao Jie asked, the more excited he became. So many powerful spells; they were indeed worthy of being called Innate Techniques, each extremely practical.
Initially, he thought three were plenty, but looking at the techniques recorded in his notebook, it felt insufficient.
Deciding which to choose was truly challenging.
However, Xiao Jie calmed down quickly. He was about to complete his profession mission as a Demon Refiner. Once completed, he would acquire the skill [Demon Beast Evolution]. That would allow him to obtain Innate Demon Techniques without paying as long as he mastered the corresponding Beast Transformation, evolving into the respective demon beast, thus mastering the corresponding Innate Demon Technique.
So, Howling at the Moon Skill and Feather Flying Technique could be passed up.
The transformation techniques that were easy to obtain, corresponding Innate Demon Techniques, could also be passed up.
Additionally, those overlapping with his already mastered abilities could be passed up too. For instance, he had the Qi Healing Skill, so Wild Self-healing Technique wasn’t necessary.
Similarly, for functional skills, he would select the best one. For instance, the Stealth Technique and Earth Escape Technique served similar purposes, thus having one would suffice.
In this way, seemingly numerous Innate Demon Techniques were quickly cut down by half.
Given he was in a game with only one life, survival and life-preservation were the top priority, so...
After careful consideration, Xiao Jie finally decided which Demon Techniques to learn.
"True Man, I have decided. I want to learn the Earth Escape Technique, Mysterious Spirit Turtle Shell Technique, and Inverted Horse Poison Stake Technique."
Master Xiao Yue was somewhat surprised, "Are you sure you want to learn these three techniques? The Earth Escape Technique is fine, but the Mysterious Spirit Turtle Shell and Inverted Horse Poison Stake Technique... you’ll find it hard to cultivate without the corresponding talents."
Talent-wise, it’s more about having the appropriate organs. Turtles have shells, scorpions have stingers; other Demon Races simply can’t cultivate these two techniques.
On the other hand, the Earth Escape Technique essentially is just a spell version of digging, thus many Demon Races can cultivate it.
"My mind is made up," Xiao Jie said earnestly.
He had the Demon Spirit Myriad Forms, naturally not fearing these challenges.
"Alright, I’ll take you then. But let me make this clear, I’m helping you out here, if you can’t learn them, don’t blame me."
"Rest assured, True Man, I can definitely learn them."
Master Xiao Yue was straightforward, taking Xiao Jie down the city tower urgently before the generals arrived.
First was the Earth Escape Technique. To prevent demons from tunneling underground to attack the city, every Gate City had Rat Demon forces monitoring the ground. With a casual greeting, Master Xiao Yue called one over.
Though in human form, he indeed had a crafty look.
The Rat Demon got anxious hearing about teaching the Earth Escape Technique.
"Squeak, squeak, squeak, True Man, this Earth Escape Technique is the foundation of my clan’s livelihood..."
"Nonsense livelihood, the Earth Escape Technique is not exclusive to your Rat Demon clan alone, so don’t ramble on. At most, I’ll give your Rat Demon clan two villages as territory in return."