I Have a Golden Crow

Led by the soldier, Du Yu arrived at the end of the west side of the first floor of the teaching building.

”Class 3 of Year 1.” Du Yu glanced at the nameplate on the door.

Along the way, all other classes were brightly lit, except for Class 3 of Year 1 at the end of the corridor, which was completely dark inside.

The leading soldier nodded to Du Yu, indicating, and then withdrew his team.

Du Yu was left standing alone in front of the classroom door. He adjusted his attire and then knocked on the door.

”Dong~”

The classroom door was directly knocked open by Du Yu.

Du Yu took a step forward, and with the faint moonlight, he saw a large figure sitting in the seat in the middle of the classroom.

Elder Cheng Feng, tall and burly, appeared somewhat out of place sitting on a child’s chair.

In the dim classroom, the man’s figure was pitch-black, especially as he was missing an arm, resembling an evil spirit in a horror movie, which made Du Yu a bit uneasy...

He gathered his courage, stepped into the classroom, and gently closed the door before speaking respectfully: ”Elder Cheng.”

In the cool moonlight, the pitch-black figure slowly opened his eyes.

”Sit.”

Upon hearing the man’s deep voice, Du Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief, at least confirming that the other party was human...

Du Yu sat properly in the same row as Cheng Feng, separated by the aisle: ”Elder, so you are here on a mission.”

Cheng Feng: ”Before we met at Gourd Mountain, I was always here.”

”Oh?” Only then did Du Yu realize that Elder Cheng Feng had been transferred from Longyuan Province to Shandai Province.

And Elder Cheng Feng’s manner of appearance was still fresh in Du Yu’s memory. The other party used Thunder Skill to instantaneously move there!

Could it be that Elder Cheng Feng could teleport directly from the northwest of Great Xia to the eastern provinces of Great Xia?

This ability is truly astonishing! I wonder if there are any transfer points along the way?

Du Yu softly said, ”Did you want to talk to me?”

Cheng Feng nodded silently, then closed his eyes again.

Du Yu was puzzled but did not dare to disturb.

In the pitch-black classroom, it was very silent, and naturally, Du Yu heard the melodious flute music again.

However, the piece seemed to have entered the next Chapter, and the melody grew increasingly mournful.

In this way, Du Yu quietly accompanied Elder Cheng Feng, listening to the music for more than ten minutes.

Until the flute sound gradually faded away, its sorrowful tune still lingered in his mind, as if echoing near his ears, refusing to disperse for a long time.

Cheng Feng deeply exhaled, and with each inhale and exhale, the flute sound came again.

Single track loop?

If that’s the case, then the soldiers are too pitiful, no matter how beautiful the music is, one cannot listen to it continuously for several months!

”I have reviewed your profile and your performance in the Shadow Gu Tower mission.” Cheng Feng spoke plainly, ”Very impressive.”

Du Yu: ”Elder, you overpraise.”

Cheng Feng: ”To make the Shadow Gu Tower, which was bent on seeking death, change its mind and rekindle the desire to stay, this speaks volumes.

Your performance, your capability, your temperament.

The Shadow Gu Tower is the first Spiritual Artifact to rise in modern times. You pioneered Great Xia’s revival of Spiritual Artifacts.

Your name will be recorded in history.”

Du Yu was silent for a moment, then softly said, ”Thank you for the praise, Elder.”

Cheng Feng: ”Talking to you is also to discuss the matter of West Xia’s Flute, about the Twenty-Ninth Bureau. Now that you are already in.”

”I see.” Du Yu nodded, ”Elder, are you also in our Twenty-Ninth Bureau?”

Cheng Feng: ”I am the initiator of the formation of the Twenty-Ninth Bureau.”

Du Yu: ”...”

The mastermind behind the scenes?

No wonder you need to lower your level, you’re too attached to the worldly bonds!

Of course, this remark was something Du Yu only dared to hold in his heart and not say out loud.

Cheng Feng turned his gaze to the night outside the window, listening to the faint flute sound: ”What ideas do you have about West Xia’s Flute?”

Du Yu is indeed someone worthy of the attention of a person like Cheng Feng.

Everything was as Cheng Feng described, Du Yu pioneered the revival of Spiritual Artifacts, and afterwards, played a crucial role in the mission to conquer Gourd Mountain.

Ordinary people research and explore for months without the slightest progress.

Yet with Du Yu’s arrival, all problems were resolved effortlessly.

Conquering the Shadow Gu Tower was by no means a stroke of luck for Du Yu; his performance is attested by a video!

His personal ability, intellectual thinking, perspective on recognizing problems, and his sincere heart were all presented before the examiner.

Subsequently conquering the Jade Gourd naturally stemmed from the momentum Du Yu built up early on, subduing the Shadow Gu Tower, thus allowing him to arrive at Gourd Mountain that night, establish a connection with the Jade Gourd that night, and complete the mission that night.

At this moment, Cheng Feng is very much looking forward to how this remarkable Paper Crane Disciple beside him will perform in the task involving West Xia’s Flute.

Although Cheng Feng looked out the window, he seemed to sense the young man’s hesitation, and he spoke: ”Don’t hesitate to speak your mind.”

Du Yu thought for a moment and responded: ”This flute music sounds very sad, as if it’s telling a poignant story.

Perhaps this story is about its owner.”

”Hmm...”

Du Yu inquired: ”Elder, with your abilities, can you approach West Xia’s Flute?”

Cheng Feng: ”I can, but West Xia’s Flute has issued me a warning. Further proximity would deteriorate the situation.

Our goal is not to destroy it but to listen to it, understand it, and ultimately harness it for Great Xia’s use.

To prevent the situation from worsening, I retreated.”

Du Yu: ”Have you ever attempted to enter a dream state to spiritually communicate with West Xia’s Flute, Elder?”

Hearing this, Cheng Feng felt quite pleased. The suggestion he intended to give Du Yu was actually mentioned by the young man himself.

Cheng Feng softly said: ”Since you’ve already considered this aspect, then go ahead and give it a try.

After you dream, come back and report to me.”

”Yes!” Du Yu did not hesitate, immediately stood up, and walked out of the classroom.

Cheng Feng finally turned his head, watching the back of Du Yu leaving.

As far as he knew, Du Yu was already at the Great Success Stage of the Demon Tamer, not even a year into his awakening.

What kind of concept is this?

Cheng Feng established the Twenty-Ninth Bureau, naturally for the research, management, and protection of Spiritual Artifacts.

But recruiting Du Yu was also a kind of ”management” and ”protection.”

To Cheng Feng’s mind, the Paper Crane Disciple, like the rediscovered Ancient Spiritual Artifact, was a weapon.

The Paper Crane Disciple’s awakening had already been 10 months.

Even though the talent and potential of the Paper Crane Disciple were very impressive, within the group, differences inevitably emerged!

Looking at the entire Great Xia, among the countless Paper Crane Disciples, only one stands out—Du Yu!

Moreover, the gap between him and the other disciples is only getting bigger.

So for Cheng Feng, Du Yu is a weapon.

A weapon that needs to be well-managed, well-protected, sharpened, and ready for battle!

...

What the mastermind thinks, Du Yu does not know.

After inquiring with the soldiers posted at the school, he followed their guidance to Class 2, Year 3.

The team was understanding the situation with a few soldiers when they saw Du Yu at the door, Yang Qingqing waved her hand.

”Master Qing.”

Yang Qingqing: ”What instructions does Elder Cheng have?”

Due to the crowd, Du Yu only mentioned tasks: ”Elder has approved Mengnan’s spiritual communication plan, let’s go dream and try it?”

Everyone had this intention and immediately requested soldiers to arrange vehicles to the frontline.

When going downstairs, Du Yu sidled up to Yang Qingqing and whispered: ”Elder Cheng is our Twenty-Ninth Bureau’s initiator.”

This piece of news was clearly beyond Yang Qingqing’s expectations.

Her expression was somewhat complicated, contemplating something, and finally sighed deeply.

Du Yu was puzzled: ”What’s the matter, Master Qing?”

Yang Qingqing shook her head helplessly, saying nothing.

Just when Du Yu thought there would be no response, the woman suddenly stretched out a finger, lightly placed it on the back of his hand.

As the Demon Soul surged, a message was silently conveyed: ”Elder Cheng, so worried for the country and people, entangled in worldly affairs, is probably hard to become a Saint anymore.”

Du Yu greatly agreed with Master Qing’s assessment and felt a little pity in his heart.

It’s just that for becoming a God or a Saint, Du Yu has a new understanding.

Does one really need to be detached from the world, reaching a state of ultimate forgetfulness, to maintain the Saint Level?

If so, then what’s the point of living?

What should Demon Tamers truly pursue?

Pure strength?

Supreme realm?

A profound understanding of the world’s laws, embodying heaven and earth?

Or...

”Ying?” Xiaoyan opened her eyes, falling into Du Yu’s arms.

Disturbed from her sweet dream, she didn’t notice Du Yu’s tension and naturally didn’t think there would be a battle.

However, she felt the surging emotions in Du Yu’s heart.

”Ying?” Her fox eyes gazed at Du Yu, not knowing what was wrong with her master.

She leaned her fluffy little head forward and gently licked Du Yu’s face, soothing his inner emotions.

Du Yu pinched Xiaoyan’s ears, feeling a trace of relief in his heart.

I probably won’t become a Saint with this demeanor.

With such rich emotions, even if I become a Demon Taming Saint, I’d probably drop a stage with just Xiaoyan’s glance?

Regarding Du Yu’s strange actions, Yang Qingqing didn’t speak, and the fellow disciples naturally kept quiet.

As the vehicle entered the city center, gradually approaching West Xia Park, the flute’s sounds also became more distinct.

”Retract it.” In the military truck, Yang Qingqing spoke softly.

”Yes.” Du Yu retracted Xiaoyan, who was enjoying herself, and the military truck slowly entered West Xia Second People’s Hospital.

The vehicle went straight to the inpatient department entrance, and the driver said: ”Leaders of the Book House, this dream entrance is the optimal position after endless experiments and adjustments.

Demon Tamers above a certain level can relax and enter the dream with the flute music, and can also be awakened anytime.”

”Let’s go.” With a light command from Yang Qingqing, the people in the car felt a rush of spirit!

Li Mengnan quickly collected herself, getting off the vehicle swiftly and following the team into the inpatient department entrance.

As the soldiers arranged the rooms, Yang Qingqing looked at the two female disciples: ”I’ll dream first with Sword Province and Du Yu.

You two stand guard, and wake us at 7 am sharp.”

”Yes.”

”Yes!”

Fu Jianzhou hesitated for a moment, speaking softly: ”Master Qing, let me keep watch.”

”No, let them do it.” Yang Qingqing was very decisive, people always need to learn and grow.

If they can’t be trusted with such a trivial task as keeping watch, how will they assume roles and responsibilities within the team in the future?

”Leaders of the Book House, the rooms are ready, please follow me.”

”Hmm.”

Du Yu followed behind Master Qing, feeling a slight sense of anticipation in his heart.

West Xia’s Flute, what is your story?