I Have a Golden Crow

Three days later, Du Yu and the others flew to Jinguan City and headed straight for Chi Bear Paradise.

Honestly, every time he entered this theme park, Du Yu couldn’t help but laugh secretly inside.

No doubt about it, tourists from all over the country flocked here, crowding the park to bursting, all just to catch a glimpse of the legendary Chi Bear.

However, even seeing a Chi Bear once was a luxury they could barely hope for.

Du Yu didn’t need such ”luxuries.” If he wanted, he could literally hug Tai Sui and nap together every single day.

Tsk tsk,

The Demon Taming World is so much fun. I’d come back next life for sure~

But wait, do I even have a next life?

What if I really become a God or a Saint in this life and just never die?

Hmm... now that’s a question!

Du Yu held the three tickets he’d bought and walked back to the park gate. ”Let’s go, Master Qing. I got the tickets.”

Yang Qingqing rarely wore casual clothes, but today her long hair was tied in a ponytail, with a baseball cap on her head.

Li Mengnan and Du Yu were also dressed like typical tourists, hats and face masks and everything.

Ever since last time out, Du Yu never wanted to cause any more public panic.

”So lively, huh?” Entering Chi Bear Paradise, Li Mengnan glanced around, surveying this novel world.

In Chi Bear Paradise, Chi Bear elements were everywhere, which made Li Mengnan utterly delighted.

As a Great Xia person, it’s hard NOT to love Chi Bears!

Soon after, the Little Rich Lady also contributed her share to Chi Bear culture.

She spent a whopping 799 yuan at a shop buying a Chi Bear bucket hat.

The black-and-white one with Chi Bear ears on it.

No one could stop her!

In Du Yu’s eyes, even a single ear is worth 380 at least!

Two ears, that’s 760, and the rest of the hat for 39 — the price is just right.

Li Mengnan put on the hat, beaming as she looked at Du Yu, ”How does it look?”

”Mhm, mhm.” Du Yu nodded repeatedly.

You’re rich, whatever you say is right~

Secretly thinking this, Du Yu spotted a familiar street corner — the candied haw vendor was there again.

”Master Qing, want some candied haws?” Du Yu asked.

Yang Qingqing paused, looking like she was recalling that sweet and sour taste, then nodded. ”Yeah.”

Du Yu walked right over.

If we’re paying stupid prices, at least let’s buy something tasty.

When Du Yu came back with three ”Chi Bear Candied Haws,” Li Mengnan’s heart practically melted along with the candy glaze.

”So pretty.” Li Mengnan took the Chi Bear candied haw and examined it closely. The shiny sugar coating wrapped around bright red hawthorn — they looked amazing.

Especially the little Chi Bear shape — so cute it should be illegal.

What kind of heartless monster could bite into this?

”Kachik.” Yang Qingqing parted her lips and bit off half of the Chi Bear’s head.

The crackling sugary shell and the crisp sound shot right into Li Mengnan’s ears.

Li Mengnan: ”...”

”Eat up, Mengnan, it’s super sweet.” Du Yu ripped off his mask, going even more savage than Master Qing, chomping off the entire Chi Bear’s head in one go.

Li Mengnan yanked off her mask, steeled herself, closed her eyes, and bit straight down.

”Kachik!”

Mmm... delicious!

Du Yu grinned at Li Mengnan as he led her onward.

This was his third time in Bamboo Grove, so of course he knew his way around.

To take care of first-timer Li Mengnan, Du Yu took them the long way around, and only then got in the long line for the Chi Bear Culture Hall.

The three-story culture hall took the trio over forty minutes to walk through from top to bottom, finally reaching the first floor on the other side.

Du Yu took out his ID, explained his reason to the soldier at the door, and with the curious eyes of tourists on them, the trio followed the soldier into a staff-only corridor.

Demon Pet records, family visit paperwork, reservation lists, leader signatures — everything was in order.

Through a long underground corridor, Du Yu climbed the stairs, finally stepping out of the familiar ”subway exit” to see a lush sea of bamboo.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, almost as if he wanted to inhale all the refreshing bamboo forest air into his lungs.

”Woooo~~~” Far away, a bear’s roar echoed over.

Du Yu was a little surprised and looked southward.

By a clump of towering bamboo, a Chi Bear wearing a Red Leaf Conical Hat was gazing at them from a distance.

Du Yu’s eyes lit up. ”Hongye?”

”Eee!” Hongye raised a paw and waved.

Two days ago, after Du Yu had called Xu Yihai and scheduled his family visit, Hongye had learned the news from a caretaker.

All along, Hongye only had one request of her caretakers: whenever Du Yu was coming, she had to be told in advance.

Bamboo Grove staff couldn’t wait to get on good terms with the Chi Bear Race, so of course they’d never turn her down.

Since Du Yu’s visit was scheduled for today, Hongye had been waiting here since last night.

She’d waited through night and dawn, and then an entire morning.

Finally, around noon, she saw the person she’d been waiting for.

”Haha.” With wind and starlight coiling around his feet, Du Yu flew straight for the bamboo grove.

He didn’t know any of these details — he just saw the familiar figure and felt really happy inside.

This scene was reflected in Hongye’s eyes — and a small smile slipped into hers, too.

Waiting was worth it.

Du Yu landed steadily in front of Hongye, hugging the giant panda gently before stepping back and giving her a good look up and down: ”Haven’t seen you in over half a year, you haven’t gained or lost a pound, huh?”

The last time Du Yu came, it was right during the Chi Bear Race’s March 3rd Martial Tournament.

Now it was already early November — time really flies.

Hongye looked down at Du Yu, a wisp of Demon Soul drifting out: ”My true body has grown quite a bit larger.”

”Oh?” Du Yu perked up. ”What level are you now?”

”Demon General·Great Success Stage.” Hongye’s eyes were full of pride.

Ever since Lord Golden Crow awakened her Ancient Bloodline, her cultivation speed had skyrocketed faster than anyone could believe.

Not to mention — even as a Demon General·Great Success, she could fight at Demon Emperor level now!

By now, she was already a highly respected powerhouse in Bamboo Grove, and about to become a clan leader of one of the sub-tribes!

”Awesome, awesome, awesome.” Du Yu complimented repeatedly, waving his hand in front of his chest.

”Eee?” Little Tai Sui blinked.

He hadn’t even seen who’s on the other side, but with the scent of fresh bamboo in the air, Tai Sui already knew exactly where he was!

”Eee!” Little Tai Sui perked up, looking at Hongye in front of him.

The two Chi Bears were similar in size, both over two meters tall.

Round, chubby, big, and adorable.

Funny thing was, just a glance and anyone could tell who was the boss and who was the rookie.

Posture, presence, that powerful aura.

It was obvious — one was a leader, the other just a soldier.

Du Yu patted Tai Sui’s back: ”Little Tai Sui is Spirit Level now, but still strong in brute force and lacking finesse.

This time, you have to help me give him some proper training.”

”Eee!” Little Tai Sui balled his paw into a fist, looking seriously at Hongye.

Hongye gladly agreed to Du Yu’s request, and even reached out a paw to pat Little Tai Sui on the head.

”Oh, right.” Du Yu turned as the two girls walked up, introducing them, ”This is my master, you’ve met her.”

Hongye pressed her palms together and bowed her head, just as respectfully as always.

”Long time no see.” Yang Qingqing smiled in greeting.

”And this is my comrade-in-arms, also my fellow apprentice junior, Li Mengnan.” Du Yu gestured toward her.

”Hi!” Li Mengnan quickly pressed her palms together, trying to copy the Chi Bear salute.

Hongye curiously looked Li Mengnan up and down. The Chi Bear hat that Du Yu had rolled his eyes at actually made Hongye feel an extra bit of affection toward the girl.

The face mask made Li Mengnan’s beautiful eyes even more strikingly bright.

Secretly, Hongye started to wonder.

This junior sister — from a human standards, she must be one of those really attractive ones, right?

The previous senior brother was good-looking too—handsome and dashing.

So... is Master Qing choosing disciples based on their looks?

”Is the Red Bamboo Courtyard still around?” Du Yu asked.

”Eee.” Hongye nodded.

”C’mon, let’s go home first.” Du Yu grabbed a Chi Bear in each hand and started nudging them south.

Demon Soul rose behind Hongye as her voice came: ”Master, you’ve grown so much.”

”Hehe, not bad, I’m a Great Demon Tamer now.” Standing before a Great Success·Demon General, Du Yu actually felt quite modest.

Hongye: ”Mhm, now you can move me.”

Du Yu: ???

Wait, isn’t it supposed to be the wind under my feet that made you think I got stronger?

Hongye: ”How’s the Little Fox doing?”

”She’s Spirit Level·Minor Achievement Stage now, fights like a maniac.”

Mentioning ”maniac,” Du Yu suddenly remembered something: ”Oh right, since you’re Demon Taming General·Great Success, it’s perfect — you can help me train another one.”

”Who?” Hongye asked curiously.

Du Yu: ”After we last parted, I contracted a new pet. She just advanced to Demon General·Minor Success Stage.

You can help cool her down a bit~”

Hongye’s face darkened. ”This Demon Pet’s disobedient?”

”No, no.” Du Yu hurriedly explained, ”She’s really obedient. Sure, she’s got a wild streak, but that’s her natural instinct, not something I want to erase.

I mean, you can give her some pressure, make her a little more motivated.”

Hongye: ”I’ll train her well.”

Du Yu was secretly delighted. Perfect!

It’s time for our resident tiger to get a lesson!

”So many, so many...” Li Mengnan murmured, looking around in awe.

The bamboo sea’s beauty really needs no explanation.

The best part, there were lots of black-and-white fluffballs all over the place.

The Chi Bears came in all sizes, some sitting, others lying around.

There was even one Chi Bear climbing way up a tall bamboo, staring at the sky?

That laidback, adorable look totally bewitched Li Mengnan.

She really wanted to scoop one up and snuggle it for hours...

It must be amazing to work as a caretaker here, right?

”Eee?” Little Tai Sui twisted around curiously.

Who?

Who’s pulling my tail?

Li Mengnan let go of Tai Sui’s round tail and instead stepped forward to hug his arm tightly.

She nuzzled her cheek against Tai Sui’s fur and took a big, deep sniff.

Wild Chi Bears were off-limits, of course — Bamboo Grove rules and all that.

So she could only scratch her itch with Du Yu’s Chi Bear...

”Eee!” Tai Sui lifted his head, feeling super proud.

All along, it was always Du Yu and Li Mengnan hugging Tai Sui, or Tai Sui pouncing into their arms or hugging their legs.

Since reaching Spirit Level, it was the other way around — now THEY started hugging Tai Sui’s arms.

That made Tai Sui feel awesome~

It feels great to grow up!

No more being a little fatty — now he can let the owners lean on him!

”One more thing, Hongye.” Du Yu lowered his voice, ”Could you help me contact the Thunder Department’s Elder?”

Elder, not clan leader.

Hongye immediately guessed that Du Yu wanted to visit the Bamboo Shadow Thunder Pool.

Sure enough, now that Du Yu was a Great Demon Tamer, he was qualified to peek at the fortunes of heaven!

Yang Qingqing heard Du Yu whispering, and she too was reminded of the future she foresaw in the Thunder Pool.

That utterly hopeless, bloody war — when would it come?

Obviously, that war wasn’t happening inside the Bottomless Pit.

After all, Du Yu’s countless Fire Arrows rained down from the sky.

If the battlefield isn’t under the Bottomless Pit, then...

Yang Qingqing could only pray, silently, that the war she’d seen was caused by some Ancient Spiritual Artifact acting up.

If not, the only remaining answer was something neither Great Xia nor the whole world was prepared to face.

Or even able to bear.