The Demon’s Menu
Chapter 1058: ’My’ Tragic Past??? (2)

"When the Boat Traversal Technique reaches a certain level, it even has the power to change the Illusion Realm it merges into, achieving the true ’Traversal across the Bitter Sea.’

Moreover, it is rumored that the real mystery of the Boat Traversal Technique is ’Ascending to the Other Shore,’ which allows one to be ’ageless and immortal’ to some extent!"

"Unfortunately, my Talent is mediocre, unable to reach such a level, even the ’Traversal across the Bitter Sea’ is out of reach."

Speaking of this, the old Monk sighed again.

Next, he began to explain the Boat Traversal Technique to Jason.

[Special Instruction Assessment in progress...]

[Assessment Passed!]

[Yes/No, spend 50 points of fullness to learn the Boat Traversal Technique?]

...

Text similar to when the [Substitute Hair] appeared, now appeared in front of Jason.

"Yes."

Without a doubt, Jason gave a firm response.

[Boat Traversal Technique (Basic): Initially discovered accidentally by the second generation Master of Tongshou Temple in a dilapidated temple, it itself is incomplete; even though the second and third generations of Tongshou Temple Masters improved it, incorporating a vast amount of basic illusion techniques, the true core remained incomplete; Effect: Master basic illusion techniques, can consume 21 days (depending on physique and Spirit) to create a blade-level Illusion Realm seed.]

(Note: It contains the true secrets, unfortunately only the methods of Tongshou Temple can supplement it, whether it’s good or bad one can’t say... — Second, Third Generation Masters of Tongshou Temple)

...

Jason was momentarily stunned.

A flood of knowledge washed over his brain like a tide.

Fortunately, Jason was accustomed to these experiences.

After a pause, he recovered.

Feeling the basics of many illusion techniques in his mind, Jason slightly narrowed his eyes.

These techniques included, but were not limited to, creating hallucinations using sounds, gestures, colors, and even smells, but these were all basics; what Jason truly cared about was the seed of the Boat Traversal Technique.

It is crafted through a form of meditation.

Similar to [Substitute Hair], but even more mystical.

[Substitute Hair] at least had hair.

This seed of the Boat Traversal Technique is completely formed out of thin air through meditation.

No!

To be precise, it’s Spirit!

Spiritual creation?

Naturally, it’s far from reaching this level.

Just as described in the Boat Traversal Technique, it’s only a seed.

Perhaps it originally had similar abilities.

But now?

It has been passed down as the ’Tongshou Temple’ style of secret technique.

Jason has regrets about this, but is certainly not dissatisfied.

After all, he has achieved his initial goal.

However, seeing that upgrading the Boat Traversal Technique from basic to beginner level requires 75 points of fullness and 1 point of Excitement of Feast, Jason still frowned.

This requirement is even higher than [Protection Against Evil].

Keep in mind, even [Protection Against Evil] requires Excitement of Feast only after reaching the beginner level and moving towards proficiency.

"[Substitute Hair] requires Excitement of Feast at the proficient level, and even a higher fullness requirement..."

"Tongshou Temple’s legacy, is it?"

Jason muttered to himself.

He couldn’t accurately judge between the legacy of the ’Night Watcher’ and that of ’Tongshou Temple’.

All he could say was that the current ’Tongshou Temple’ legacy was more powerful than that of the ’Night Watcher’.

But that’s just for now.

After all, the ’Tongshou Temple’ legacy is already laid out before his eyes.

As for the ’Night Watcher’?

He is merely a second-tier ’Night Watcher’ after all.

Beyond that, he hasn’t seen any further legacy.

Hence, Jason would not switch his core secret techniques.

Moreover, Jason has already reached a certain peak with the current ’Night Watcher’ legacy.

Naturally, he still primarily adheres to the ’Night Watcher’.

The ’Tongshou Temple’ legacy is just a complement.

It could never be the core.

"Have you learned it?"

The old Monk of Tongshou Temple, seeing Jason quickly returning to normal after a daze, asked tentatively.

"I have learned it."

"It’s just the basics."

Jason nodded and then emphasized.

Indeed, he had learned it!

Although he was mentally prepared, when the old Monk of Tongshou Temple heard the true answer from Jason, he still sighed deeply from the bottom of his heart.

Even if it’s just the basics!

To learn it in an instant is already incredible!

Keep in mind, it took him over a month to learn the basics!

And that was with the prior assistance of the previous Master of Tongshou Temple.

If it were just him alone?

The time would probably be tenfold.

"Truly an exceptional Talent."

"If the previous Master were still around, with his guidance, Master, you would certainly become even stronger; it’s unfortunate that there is only me, this pretender, who can provide you with so little guidance."

"Alas."

After praising him, the old Monk sighed with a somewhat depressed expression.

For the old Monk, aside from the Tongshou Temple’s legacy, there was nothing else in this life that he cared about so deeply.

Seeing someone like Jason, truly gifted, he once again felt a deep-seated guilt.

How Jason wished it had been him who met Master Tongshou Temple back then, not the other.

Such a half-hearted, fake monk like him truly did not deserve such action from the Master.

"Enough."

Jason interrupted the old monk’s sighs.

As the old monk looked up in surprise, Jason thought and then said—

"What suits, is the best."

"Your way of teaching suits me."

"That is the best."

This was not meant as comfort.

At least not in Jason’s view.

He just wanted to make the old monk adjust his state quicker to teach him the secret techniques of ’Tongshou Temple’ afterward.

But the old monk didn’t see it that way.

The old monk seemed to see kindness.

The kind of goodness hidden beneath layers of disguise.

Like a coconut with a hard shell.

Hard on the outside.

Sweet on the inside.

"Master."

The old monk stood up, bringing his palms together in a salute towards Jason.

Unlike the previous compliance out of necessity, this time the old monk was willing.

Talent surpassing others.

Cool-headed in handling matters.

Kindness.

What could be better than such a person inheriting ’Tongshou Temple’?

Naturally, it’s a kindness with sharpness!

Jason indeed has kindness within him.

But he is no pushover.

Once someone provokes him, there’s no need to worry for Jason.

Jason has both the capability and the boldness to show the adversary what demonic fierceness looks like.

This is simply great!

I have not let you down!

The old monk thought about the previous Master and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Shall we continue?"

Jason asked.

The old monk’s distraction was something Jason had gotten used to.

But still, a reminder was necessary when needed.

"Continue."

"After the [Boat Traversal Technique], which one will you choose, Master?"

"[Silence Technique], [Vajra Palm], or [Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon Technique]?"

The old monk asked.

Without hesitation, Jason picked up the [Silence Technique].

Similarly, this was also the old monk’s specialty.

It was also the third secret technique chosen initially by the old monk.

Fate is indeed inexplicable.

Feeling grateful, the old monk immediately began to explain to Jason.

...

Watching Jason disappear, Onodera gestured twice to his subordinates before turning to leave.

He was no fool.

His actions just now might have deceived most people, but not the operational team members.

Instead of waiting for these guys to report,

He’d rather go straight to his superior and confess himself.

Also!

Thinking about what Jason had just said, Onodera narrowed his eyes slightly.

Was he truly concerned about overseas?

Or was it a bait to divert our attention?

Onodera thought to himself while rapidly moving.

Picking up the car phone,

He knew very well that such questions were better left thought than pursued.

As for more?

It’s not his concern.

After all, it’s not his business to care about, nor is it addressed to him.

"Hello, Commander Yamashita, um, there’s something I need to report to you..."

Onodera reported the incident, including Jason’s question afterwards, somewhat shyly to his commander.

"Got it."

Commander Yamashita did not explode nor did he utter any abuse, simply hanging up the phone.

This surprised Onodera.

Such a response was not typical for Commander Yamashita, known for his temper.

Suddenly, Onodera started.

He thought of a possibility.

Could it be...