I Have a Golden Crow

For example, right now, Yang Qingqing had several strong and mature Demon Pets in her body who preferred to cultivate in her acupoints.

They no longer needed to eat at all—except for occasionally snacking on some rare fruits—they spent their days nourishing their bodies with Demon Breath and enjoying quiet times even more.

Although nominally it was ”master” and ”pet,” the two sides of the contract were equals. Given respect and love, even Yang Qingqing was reluctant to disturb any Demon Pet without reason.

She even had one Demon Pet in her body that, purely due to its size, couldn’t even be summoned at home. Even summoning it on the street required careful consideration since it could easily cause trouble.

”Master Qing, good morning.” Du Yu, holding a spatula, plated the fried eggs and saw the elegant woman at the doorway.

”Mm.” Yang Qingqing stepped inside, glanced coolly at Hu Xiaoyan, who hung her head and dodged her gaze, ”Did you guys advance last night?”

Bright eyes and dazzling teeth, every step blooming with grace.

Du Yu was fine with the woman’s graceful beauty. In this information-exploding era, he’d seen all kinds of beautiful women.

The key was that Yang Qingqing possessed that brilliance unique to powerful Demon Tamers—truly startling to Du Yu.

Somehow, Du Yu could feel a pressure, an invisible sense of oppression!

It was one thing to feel pressured when facing Master Qing head-on last night, but now—?

Over half a month ago, I’d seen Master Qing before, and I felt nothing back then. Is it because I advanced last night? The stronger you get, the deeper your perception of this world?

The more Du Yu thought about it, the more it made sense. This was too awesome—he’d be a human radar from now on! Not only could he use the Eye of Burning Sun to see through all things, he could also use this refined perception to scan the environment.

Good grief~ They’re really pushing me further and further down the old six’s path, huh?

”Why aren’t you talking?”

”Master Qing.” Du Yu quickly said, taking out two slices of toasted bread from the toaster and setting them on the table, ”Yes, I leveled up last night—Demon Tamer Prentice, Peak Stage.”

Yang Qingqing picked up a slice of toast and said softly, ”Thank you for preparing breakfast.”

Du Yu hurriedly turned around, taking the big salad bowl and mixing it with chopsticks.

No need to thank me!

I eat, drink, and sleep here for free, not to mention receiving Gold Medal Teacher’s special training...it’s Master Qing who’s too polite.

And such politeness, of course, also means a sense of distance.

Watching the busy Du Yu, Yang Qingqing said quietly, ”If you’re sure you want to try Shadow Gu Tower, I’ll call over there and get you in line.”

”Ah?” Du Yu paused and turned, ”Master Qing, there’s still a long period of cultivation between the Peak Prentice and the Demon Tamer Journeyman. Shouldn’t I consolidate more before I go?”

Yang Qingqing picked up another slice of toast and nodded slightly, ”It takes a long time to queue, you have to book ahead. Each of those yet-unconquered levels has strong competitors watching within each rank.

Great Xia’s least shortage is talent. Folks from all over are coming here, everyone wants to make something of themselves.”

”Oh, oh.” Du Yu nodded earnestly, ”Then I really do need to get in line first. What if I reach Demon Tamer Journeyman before it’s my turn?”

Yang Qingqing: ”...”

Du Yu set the salad bowl on the table and grinned.

Yang Qingqing, with a smile, glanced at Du Yu, ”You’re such a smart-aleck.”

Crunch, crunch! The golden toast was crisp and crunchy as Yang Qingqing ate. She chewed and indicated toward the chair, ”You eat, too.”

”Oh, okay.”

”Bzz bzz~ bzz bzz~” Yang Qingqing glanced at her vibrating phone on the table, arching an eyebrow.

Fu Jianzhou?

Meanwhile, Du Yu already answered the call. From the conversation, Yang Qingqing realized that Senior Brother Fu was coming by again to check in—not only bringing groceries, but also a new recipe.

After Du Yu hung up, Yang Qingqing asked: ”He told you that’s his name?”

”Isn’t it?”

”Fu Jianzhou. Jian, as in construction. Zhou, as in thorough.”

”Oh, I see.” Du Yu looked down at his contacts, comparing the names, suddenly feeling that his Senior Brother Fu’s name just lost a ton of prestige!

”It does sound impressive, though. You could suggest he change his name.”

Du Yu looked troubled, ”That’s probably not appropriate.”

Yang Qingqing: ”He’s just saying goodbye to his old self; maybe he’ll actually like it.”

Du Yu blinked and didn’t follow up.

From then on, the master and apprentice said nothing else to each other.

Yang Qingqing didn’t seem to have much appetite—or perhaps Du Yu’s cooking was just that bad. She only ate a slice of bread and nibbled symbolically on some salad, then stopped.

But Du Yu didn’t care about flavor—just dig in, that’s all!

This is the man who sneaks Firethorn Fruit Leather for Little Fen Yang every day!

Taste? Heh~

Yang Qingqing rested her face on her hand, quietly watching Du Yu wolf down his food. She seemed lost in thought.

After a while, Du Yu gradually slowed down, not sure what Master Qing meant.

Noticing the young man’s gaze, Yang Qingqing said gently, ”I’ll stay home for a few more days and use this time to give you some proper training.”

Du Yu was overjoyed inside but didn’t dare show it, so he answered softly, ”Teacher, you must have a lot of work and tasks to do, right?”

”Mm.” Yang Qingqing made a nasal sound, sounding a little self-deprecating, ”I failed.”

”What?”

Yang Qingqing, still propped on her face, looked at Little Yan and Ghost Firefly snacking on dried fruit, and said softly, ”My mission failed—at the Shadow Gu Tower, just yesterday.”

She picked up some orange juice and took a small sip. ”At my level, Demon Tamers have endless trump cards, each as strong as the next. I might not even get another turn before the Shadow Gu Tower gets conquered.”

Du Yu’s mind raced—the level that got conquered was 357, so there are only 1246 left for Master Qing. 12 is obviously impossible, so is she a Great Demon Tamer or a Demon Emperor?

For someone in her mid-twenties, she must be a Great Demon Tamer!

My god! So young and already this strong—it’s absolutely insane...

The Demon Beast’s Fourth Level·Spirit Level is the phase change stage—it means you can cultivate a Demon Soul and have a second life.

And the Fourth Level·Great Demon Tamer is likewise the Human Race’s phase change—it’s no exaggeration to say, she’s taken her first step from ”human” toward ”god.”

And yet this very woman glanced up at Du Yu, smiling gently, ”I’m very satisfied with your results. While you’re waiting in line, I’ll teach you at home.

Maybe, you can help me make up for some regrets.”

Du Yu opened his mouth, but didn’t know what to say.

Master Qing could squish him with one finger, that’s for sure. But the Shadow Gu Tower is a strange thing—different levels, different difficulties.

”When you’re ready, come to the living room.” With that, Yang Qingqing stood up and walked out of the dining room.

Du Yu stared blankly at her back, never having imagined that, on the ever-noble, ever-elegant Master Qing, he would glimpse a touch of loneliness.

”Du Yu, Du Yu~”

”Hm?”

”Eat fruit! Quick, sneak some fruit!”

”Okay, okay...”