I Have a Golden Crow

When Du Yu hurriedly rushed home, he found the door half-open.

He wasn’t worried about thieves breaking in since the Firethorn Tree and Desolate Silver Lynx were guarding the house.

If a thief dared to enter Prince Du’s Mansion, Du Yu should genuinely be worried about the thief’s life...

Curiously, he opened the door, his mind filled with many memories.

Unconsciously, he softened his movements considerably.

The Firethorn Tree approached him gently as well, without any aggressive gestures, and pointed a branch toward the living room.

Du Yu nodded, quietly walked into the living room, and witnessed an incredibly warm scene.

On the sofa, a woman lay sideways, nestled in the embrace of the Desolate Silver Lynx, comfortably enjoying a deep sleep.

The size difference between the Human Race and the Beast Race seemed exceptionally perfect at this moment.

The Desolate Silver Lynx half-enveloped Yang Qingqing, looking just like a ”sleeping bag”!

The graceful curves of the Immortal Master’s body had never been touched by Du Yu.

Yet now, she was being gently held by one of Lord Baojun’s paws, cradling the small Human Race in its embrace.

For a moment, Du Yu didn’t know who to be envious of!

He never had the fortune to serve as Master Qing’s sleeping bag, and he also never slept on the big beast-pelt bed of the Desolate Silver Lynx.

Since the Desolate Silver Lynx moved into Prince Du’s Mansion, not only had it not offered Du Yu a bed, but it would also press him beneath it as a human cushion.

This...

Du Yu silently admired this beautiful scene for a long while, sighing quietly in his heart.

Though there was an extra person in the living room, Yang Qingqing, with her keen senses, did not wake up, indicating that she was truly exhausted recently.

And indeed, over the past month, she had been traversing long distances with her team in the Mountain Realm.

She led her team to explore one area after another, searching for possible human ruins, and even drew up a map of the Mountain Realm.

Du Yu was naturally the biggest beneficiary since the Mountain Realm belonged to him after all.

After waiting for a while, Du Yu slowly took out his phone and opened the camera toward the sofa...

As he brought up the camera, the screen momentarily went black.

When the screen lit up, Du Yu was startled!

The woman, who had been lying sideways asleep on the sofa, was already sitting up, looking at him with a face full of mock anger.

”Click~”

Du Yu hesitated for a second but pressed the shutter button anyway.

What else could he do, I already took out my phone~

Yang Qingqing: ”...”

A thief doesn’t leave empty-handed?

Du Yu silently put away his phone, looking submissive and obedient.

Clearly aware of his mistake but seemingly not inclined to correct it.

Fortunately, the Immortal Master was magnanimous and didn’t say anything like ”delete it.”

Finally, Du Yu succeeded in keeping a photo of Master Qing on his phone for the first time.

So, here’s the new wallpaper~

”How’s the evaluation result?” Yang Qingqing casually asked, adjusting her slightly tousled long hair.

Du Yu: ”Xiaoyan and Ghost Firefly are still first and second, Tai Sui also made it into the top five.”

Top five?

Such a statement is most likely the fifth, less likely the fourth, and certainly not the third.

”Not bad.” Yang Qingqing stood up and started walking outside on her own, ”I’ve arranged for you to join the Mountain Fire Blade Training Camp, let’s go.”

”Oh, okay.” Du Yu waved to the Firethorn Tree, following Master Qing, while accepting the Demon Soldier Orange Juice from the branch.

As they walked out the door, Du Yu suddenly remembered something.

”Lord Baojun?”

”Meow?” Instantly, a furry big head peeked out from the door, curiously looking at Du Yu.

”Let’s go, we’re going out to play.”

”Meow!” Lord Baojun perked up immediately, shaking off all drowsiness, and joined the master and disciple into the elevator.

When she sat down, the woman beside her leaned over.

Yang Qingqing still seemed a bit drowsy, leaning against the big cat, rubbing her eyes.

It was rare to see the Immortal Master in such a sleepy and lazy state, and Du Yu couldn’t help but feel the urge to pull out his phone again.

”Du Yu.”

”Here!” Du Yu, somewhat guilty, reacted a little too eagerly.

”Press the floor button.”

”Oh.” Du Yu looked embarrassed and hurriedly pressed for the 1st floor.

The elevator descended slowly, the cabin silent.

Looking at the drowsy appearance of his master, Du Yu couldn’t help but suggest, ”Master Qing, why don’t you rest for a few more days? Your workload has been too intense lately.”

”Resting under the Mountain Fire Blade, same thing.” Yang Qingqing said casually.

Goodness~

Du Yu grimaced; others barely survive in the Mountain Fire Blade Realm, and you’re planning to sleep under the blade tip?

The more he thought, the more curious Du Yu became: ”Why does Master Qing insist on going to the Mountain Fire Blade Realm?”

Yang Qingqing smiled slightly: ”Last time, while protecting you to form a Demon Soul, I formed a connection with the Mountain Fire Blade.”

Du Yu’s heart stirred: ”Connection?”

”Ding~”

The elevator doors slowly opened.

Yang Qingqing stepped out: ”The Mountain Fire Blade remembers me, remembers our agreement, and seems pleased with my growth rate.”

Du Yu looked pleasantly surprised: ”Master Qing, have you subdued the Mountain Fire Blade?”

Yang Qingqing shook her head: ”With my current strength, there’s no talk of subduing.”

”Then...”

”The Mountain Fire Blade is giving me a chance.”

Du Yu understood that his knowledge of the Demon Taming World was still lacking.

To Du Yu, both the Mountain Fire Blade and Yang Qingqing were incredibly powerful beings capable of swatting him dead with a slap.

However, the power gap between the Mountain Fire Blade and Yang Qingqing was still a chasm!

As the two of them and the lynx got into the car, the vehicle slowly left Xishu Garden, and Du Yu’s chatter began again.

He glanced at the rearview mirror: ”Master Qing, you’re going to accompany the Mountain Fire Blade, aren’t you?”

Yang Qingqing nodded slightly: ”Relationships need maintenance, especially among those Demon Soldiers establishing their own civilization, who’ve refined a Soldier’s Soul.

You can think of it as the Artifact Spirit of an Ancient Spiritual Artifact.”

Du Yu mumbled, chewing over the two words: ”Soldier’s Soul.”

Yang Qingqing patiently explained: ”Ordinary demon soldiers can only be carried with you.

But divine weapons like the Mountain Fire Saber and the Cold Lake Sword, once they refine a Soldier’s Soul, can form a contract with a Demon Tamer and be stored in the Acupoint Home.”

Du Yu seemed a bit excited, snapping his fingers: ”That’s simply perfect!

Master Qing signing a contract with the Mountain Fire Saber provides an extra layer of safety for future missions!”

Feeling the genuine joy from her disciple, Yang Qingqing couldn’t help but smile.

In this world, there are not many who truly wish you well.

The Mountain Fire Saber is seen as a symbol of Shaohai Province; such a divine weapon falling into her hands would undoubtedly spark jealousy among Demon Tamers not only within Shaohai Province but across the Great Xia.

Du Yu is undeniably a leading figure of the new generation, growing at an exceptionally rapid pace; most importantly, he is solely of the Fire Attribute.

If Du Yu didn’t have fantasies about the Mountain Fire Saber, Yang Qingqing wouldn’t believe it.

But looking at it now, the master and disciple’s attitudes toward each other are quite aligned.

Just as a month ago, when she gave up the Mountain and Sea Bell, signaling Du Yu to form a contract.

”I’ve already signed a contract with it,” Yang Qingqing suddenly said.

”Huh?” Du Yu paused for a moment, looking at the woman in the rearview mirror, ”Why didn’t Master Qing take it into her body?”

Yang Qingqing gazed out at the street scenery and softly spoke: ”Since the divine weapon has gathered the Soldier’s Soul, it naturally has its own temperament.

Besides, the existence of the Mountain Fire Saber is connected to many aspects; once I take the saber away, that Demon Spirit Realm will be utterly destroyed.”

Du Yu realized it comes down to interests.

How much talent has been cultivated for the Great Xia through a Mountain Fire Saber Demon Spirit Realm?

How much income has it brought to the government?

This world is very realistic; not just because you have signed a contract with a divine weapon can you pocket it and take it away.

Yang Qingqing: ”This way of interaction between powerful Demon Tamers and divine weapons is quite common.”

Du Yu: ”Demon soldiers claim sovereignty, and when Demon Tamers need them, they just go over and fetch?”

”There’s no need to go over; direct summoning will suffice.”

Du Yu’s eyes lit up: ”Remote summoning through contract?”

”Actually, you’ve seen it before, perhaps the battlefield was chaotic at the time, so you didn’t notice.”

Du Yu: ”I... have I seen it?”

Yang Qingqing softly spoke: ”Gourd Mountain, Elder Cheng, Heaven-piercing Halberd.”

Du Yu slightly opened his mouth, right, I think I’ve really seen it!

On that night at Gourd Mountain.

The sky suddenly filled with dark clouds, lightning flashing and thunder roaring!

Then, a gigantic Heaven-piercing Halberd descended from the sky, piercing the Demon Saint·Heaven Returning Wood from crown to root!

Yang Qingqing: ”That Heaven-piercing Halberd was indeed summoned by Elder Cheng, and it traversed a province, hundreds of kilometers of journey.

Since the moment the Heaven-piercing Halberd left its original place, the Demon Spirit Realm it established was also closed for a long time.”

Du Yu secretly clicked his tongue; that’s just too cool!

With hundreds of kilometers apart, directly summoning divine weapons from the heavens?

”Does that mean Master Qing can also summon divine weapons to fly to her aid when facing danger?” Du Yu seemed a bit excited.

”Yes, but it’s best not to do so.” Yang Qingqing glanced at the rearview mirror, ”With my current capabilities, I still cannot wield the Mountain Fire Saber; my body would be consumed by flames.”

Du Yu: ”...”

Still unable to wield it?

I really wonder what kind of past lies between her and the saber, allowing her to earn the favor of the Mountain Fire Saber when she was relatively weak.

Yang Qingqing changed the subject: ”I’ll go practice under the saber; you should go to the training camp and prepare well for the final exams, adjusting your state.”

”Final exams?”

”Yes, mid-July.”

Du Yu felt a surge of surprise: ”Can I still participate?

For the college student group, am I not a bit too strong?”

Yang Qingqing: ”...”

Du Yu: ”...”

The woman laughed, giving Du Yu a playful glare: ”Since you say so, I’ll set a rule for you.

This time, you go into battle with Tai Sui.”

Upon hearing this, Du Yu suddenly felt like slapping himself.

Hmm... it’s not a big deal.

Little Tai Sui is ranked fifth on the Celestial List, and that’s even without transforming into the Ancient Chi Bear.

After all, the prize money for the top ten is the same, so Du Yu didn’t let Tai Sui reveal its full strength.

Yang Qingqing: ”The school has treated me well, so you should participate as much as possible, bringing honor to the academy.

Moreover, the entire Great Xia is watching the growth of the Paper Crane Disciples; if you don’t participate, the pressure on the department will be significant.

You are the first in Shaohai Province.

When talking about the Paper Crane Disciples as a group, you are the one person that can’t be ignored. At that time, the department might very well request you to join.”

Du Yu chuckled: ”I’m willing to go, Master Qing, the rewards for the last exam were pretty substantial.”

Spending three to four days in exchange for a pile of prizes, only a fool wouldn’t go!

The last time, the rewards included three Demon Lamp Po, a ring, and a customized demon soldier.

The value of the Demon Lamp Po needs no further explanation; Bai Yujing can gather the Demon Soul to form, thanks to the three Demon Lamp Po supporting it.

The ring is very useful; whether Du Yu goes to Thousand Blade Mountain or Ten Thousand Plants Garden, he never spends a dime.

Most importantly, the customized demon soldier!

Demon Soldier Orange Juice undoubtedly elevated Du Yu’s strength to an essential quality!

If not for the Orange Juice Bow, Desolate Silver Lynx wouldn’t necessarily have been able to join the team.

This is a Platinum Level demon soldier bow, with a Demon Arrow Array strong enough to be terrifying, lasting over four years. Even if you have plenty of money or hard connections, it’s hard to buy!

This final exam, to get hold of another divine weapon, wouldn’t it be wonderful?

Yang Qingqing suddenly spoke up: ”This time, the rewards should be even better.”

Du Yu asked: ”Does Master Qing have inside information?”

”This time, it’s not a provincial joint examination but a four-province joint examination.”

Upon hearing this, Du Yu couldn’t help but purse his lips; wouldn’t the rewards be through the roof?

What level will the customized demon soldier be?

Xuan Platinum?

Or... Cold Jade?