I Have a Golden Crow

The next morning, in Prince Du’s Mansion.

”Ah~~~” Du Yu sat up in bed, stretching lazily with a fierce intensity.

The sleeping Xiaoyan on his chest, like a red towel, rolled off.

”Hee~” Xiaoyan murmured discontentedly, but still kept her eyes closed, deeply nestled in the soft blanket, unwilling to wake up.

Whether the Shadow Gu Tower did it on purpose or not was unclear; just as Du Yu was stretching, the amount of Demon Soul supplied by the Spirit Ruins Acupoint suddenly increased a bit.

Along with it, the pure Demon Breath surged out all at once, filling Du Yu’s body.

Just like that, Du Yu’s hands were raised in the air, his mouth wide open, and his pose was frozen for a full 2 or 3 seconds...

Awkward!

Luckily, there was no one around.

”Uh.” Du Yu regained control of his body, relaxing himself. He sat on the bed, staring into space.

After some unknown length of time, a little noise came from behind: ”Munch munch...”

Du Yu turned his head to see, the ”Chi Bear Pillow” was lying there spread-eagle.

The Little Tai Sui scratched its belly with a small bear paw, munching comfortably while half-asleep.

Such a scene made Du Yu shake his head with a smile.

Turns out I’m not annoyed by munching, I just don’t like people munching?

At this moment, there were two Chi Bears on Prince Du’s big bed.

They were black and white, soft and fluffy, like two pillows on a double bed.

Yet only Du Yu enjoyed them by himself.

Well...should I be happy or sad?

Compared to Little Tai Sui, the Forbidden City was much more disciplined.

She slept lying down, her little butt facing Tai Sui’s head, not moving an inch obediently.

”A beautiful life starts by disturbing a bear’s sweet dream...hmm?” Du Yu paused in his words.

Originally, he planned to wake the two Chi Bear pillows and let the Fire Phoenix Tree take them for a morning exercise.

However, Du Yu heard a pleasant rustling sound once more.

He turned his head towards the window, initially thinking it was Brother Tree lurking there, but unexpectedly, he saw a golden ”curtain”?

In the dim master bedroom, the Golden Leaf appeared in dark golden hues, exuding an aura of splendor and elegance.

It elevated the room’s class!

”Goodness~” Du Yu scratched his head in confusion.

In just one night, that slender golden vine had already grown lush foliage, even covering the entire window curtain?

Poor Golden Leaf, what kind of torment did the Earth Bear put you through, growing this fast!

Actually, it makes sense, as the Golden Leaf might be in grave danger if it doesn’t grow quickly.

Du Yu hesitated for quite a while and tentatively said, ”Open the curtain.”

The Golden Leaf curtain remained motionless. It had just been brought home by Du Yu, barely having any contact with humans, and didn’t understand human language yet.

”Snap~” Du Yu snapped his fingers, then raised both hands and pulled to the sides.

Sure enough, the Golden Leaf was extremely perceptive!

Living under constant pressure made it very cautious and alert, also developing a keen sense of ”reading the room.”

”Rustle~”

As the dark golden leaves swayed, the curtain indeed opened to both sides, the sunlight filling the room, causing Du Yu to squint slightly.

Two words: Comfortable~

”Hee!” Xiaoyan grumbled discontentedly, sticking out a long tail to cover her eyes.

”There we have it, Xiaoyan! Everything we once dreamed of.” Du Yu picked up the sleepy little fox, full of emotions, ruffling her head.

At Master Qing’s residence, the walls were covered with a demonic plant called Earth Cover Flower.

Upon first visiting his master, in Du Yu’s eyes, Master Qing was like a deity in that little world, the way she seemed to control everything with ease undoubtedly left a great impression on the novice Du Yu!

And now, his home also had a demonic plant that could cover the walls—Golden Leaf!

”You don’t need to grow so hard.” Du Yu extended his right hand, ”It’s very safe here, no living being will harm you.”

Following Du Yu’s gesture, the Golden Leaf sent over a vine, extremely obedient.

A string of golden leaves dropped into Du Yu’s hand, gently rubbing against his palm. In such a fawning attitude, there was also a tinge of humility.

”Snap~”

All of a sudden, a soft sound came from the doorway.

Du Yu turned his head to see a firethorn branch frozen in mid-air, as if unable to accept the sight before it.

Another firethorn branch seemed struck by lightning, slumping down and falling to the ground.

Du Yu: ”...”

He fondled the golden leaves, feeling amused yet exasperated as he looked towards the doorway.

It still has to be you, Fire Phoenix!

What a drama!

”Burning Sun, Little Fen Yang?”

”Hmm?”

”Stop sleeping, have a good chat with the two demonic plants, set some rules, and ensure harmony at home.”

”Didn’t Aunt Qingqing already remind the Firethorn yesterday?” Little Fen Yang rubbed his sleepy eyes, floating out dazedly, looking around.

In the spacious master bedroom, one side was golden, the other dark green, offering quite a distinctive flavor?

”Nai~” Suddenly, a snow-white deer head appeared at the door, the Immortal Deer gazing at Du Yu, blinking its lively eyes.

”Xiaobai is here.” Du Yu immediately got out of bed.

The little Xiaoyan in his arms, still sleepy-eyed initially, now looked wistful, sticking out her long tail to cover Du Yu’s eyes.

Du Yu: ”...”

Not only the demonic plants compete for affection, but the Demon Pets do too!

That’s fine, this king’s life couldn’t be more complete!

After a freshen-up, Du Yu fed dried fruit to the fox, deer, Ghost Firefly, and Chi Bear one by one.

He also fed Little Fen Yang a full 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, so bitter that he grimaced, almost vomiting bile...

Du Yu watered the two demonic plants, but not by himself. He let the Firethorn Tree and the Golden Leaf water each other.

He called it: fostering relationships~

After finishing all of this, Du Yu brought Xiaobai to the study.

At the moment, that volleyball-sized Spirit-level Earth Bear Demon Crystal had been treated as a trophy, placed on the second shelf of the left bookcase.

The Demon Crystal itself is an irregular polyhedral crystal, so it doesn’t need a base to stand.

Looking at the slowly flowing earth-brown Demon Breath inside, Du Yu felt full of accomplishment!

The first Spirit-level Demon Crystal was obtained.

Who knows what creature his first General-level Demon Crystal will come from?

”Come, Xiaobai.” Du Yu plopped onto the ground, opened a lower cabinet, and took out a glass jar.

”Nai?”

Du Yu: ”You’re already at the Celestial Peak. It’s time to refine the Demon Soul.”

With that, Du Yu pressed a hand on the wooden stopper of the glass jar.

The Xiaoyan, Ghost Firefly, and Little Tai Sui inside of him didn’t need nurturance from the Demon Lamp Po. The Shadow Gu Tower provided far more than the Demon Lamp Po, not even in the same league.

It’s just a pity for Bai Yujing; she couldn’t be absorbed by Du Yu’s body, so she didn’t enjoy the cultivation benefits.

Of course, everything has pros and cons; Bai Yujing grows faster in Master Qing’s body instead.

Indeed, substitute training is a profession deserving of complaints.

”Get ready, don’t let the Demon Lamp Po escape.” Du Yu reminded.

”Nai~” Bai Yujing lowered her beautiful deer head, affectionately rubbing Du Yu’s cheek.

”Pop.” Du Yu removed the wooden stopper.

Xiaobai’s nose leaned in, slightly twitching.

Scent~

The Demon Lamp Po was immediately absorbed into Xiaobai’s body, not a hint of Residual Soul left.

Bai Yujing, who regularly consumed Spiritual Qi, was incredibly skilled in this process.

The perfect expertise!

”Nai~~~” Bai Yujing closed her eyes in utter enjoyment, her body even swaying a little.

Du Yu hurriedly said: ”Don’t just focus on pleasure! Quickly replenish your Residual Soul, affix the Demon Lamp Po, and integrate it.”

On refining and strengthening the Demon Soul, Du Yu was naturally very experienced.

At this moment, Xiaobai hadn’t reached the ”sculpting” stage, not all creatures are like Du Yu, who can forge a model Demon Soul early.

Du Yu quietly appreciated for quite a while, until Xiaobai opened her beautiful eyes, only then did he smile: ”Digest the Demon Lamp Po for now; I have two more jars left for you.”

”Nai!” Xiaobai suddenly moved, her snowy white antlers thrust forward.

”Eh?” Du Yu, sitting cross-legged on the floor, was instantly toppled over.

Bai Yujing’s happiness and delight were visible to the naked eye!

Her snow-white deer hooves stood beside Du Yu’s head, lowered her deer head, extending a pinkish tongue, gently licking Du Yu’s face: ”Nai~”

At this moment, only one thought occupied Du Yu’s mind: Did I just get knocked over?

This was way too easy...

”Clack.” At that moment, the study door suddenly opened.

A girl peeked in, catching sight of the scene: ”Oh~”

Du Yu was startled, turning his head towards the study door.

Li Mengnan blinked: ”What are you doing?”

Du Yu rolled his eyes: ”I’m being trampled by my demon pet’s dignity! How did you get in?”

”Hehe~” Li Mengnan chuckled lightly, crouched down, and hugged the rushing Xiaoyan, ”The Firethorn Tree brought me in.

I came to visit Master Qing with my third sister, let’s go upstairs for dinner.”

”Oh, alright.” Du Yu wasn’t hungry; after those three tablespoons of maple syrup entered his stomach, he still felt nauseous.

Li Mengnan tenderly rubbed Xiaoyan’s ear: ”Your home has changed again!”

Du Yu: ”What?”

Li Mengnan walked towards the living room, gazing towards the master bedroom and the Golden Leaf curtains by the window.

With half the curtains drawn together, the golden leaves cascaded like a river, exceptionally grand and beautiful beyond compare.

Li Mengnan admired heartily: ”Is this the Golden Leaf you brought back yesterday?”

”Yes, when I woke up, I was also surprised.” Du Yu mounted Bai Yujing and followed out.

”It’s really shaping up nicely.” Li Mengnan whispered as she suddenly looked up at Du Yu, nudging his leg with her shoulder.

Du Yu: ”What’s up?”

Li Mengnan: ”Do you remember what I said at the beginner’s camp mess hall?”

Du Yu thought for a moment, tentatively responded: ”Everything will get better?”

Upon hearing this, a sweet smile appeared on Li Mengnan’s face.

At that time, Du Yu was struggling financially, unable even to buy demon pet food, relying on her support.

And now, everything had gotten better.

The story of a young one’s growth and rise seems eternally timeless.

Who wouldn’t enjoy witnessing such a journey?

Li Mengnan assumed a smug demeanor, slightly raising her chin, reminiscent of a proud swan: ”Told you so!”

”Mm!” Du Yu leaned forward, reaching out, tucking the back of her head, pressing her cheek against his pant leg, rubbing vigorously, ”My big bro was right!”

”Eh? Are you taking revenge on me?”

”I remember words from half a year ago, how could I forget yesterday’s events?”

”You little vengeful... Uh! Stop rubbing!”

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