I Have a Golden Crow

”Just one tree? Which one is it?”

The figure of the Black Mist Woman quietly dissipated, merging into Du Yu’s Spirit Ruins Acupoint: Kunlun Mountain Range - Twin Divine Trees.

Du Yu frowned slightly. So, it really is the Kunlun Mountains’ Twin Divine Trees, after all, that’s recognized as the birthplace of Great Xia’s Demon Spirit culture.

So, all the Twin Trees in the world are branches of the Kunlun Divine Tree?

It’s just that, if you want them to be geographically connected, that’s not very realistic.

Not to mention the vast territory of Great Xia—whether the roots of the Twin Trees can all connect—just considering the Twin Trees on other continents, those continents are separated from Great Xia by the sea.

”Sigh...” Du Yu let out a long sigh, feeling a bit troubled inside.

Little Fen Yang most likely fought with the Kunlun Mountain Range’s Twin Divine Trees.

Although Little Fen Yang never gave a clear answer, all of this was just Du Yu’s guess. But it’s really hard to find another tree species that could destroy Little Fen Yang at its peak.

In that case, I’m really the public enemy of Great Xia now.

Hmm... not bad, this little life is getting more and more interesting.

”Ancient Pine Tower Demon Spirit Academy, under Master Qing.” A girl’s voice came from the side.

Du Yu snapped out of his thoughts and looked over, seeing several soldiers approaching. Lin Shiwei stepped forward decisively, stating her identity and explaining something to the soldiers.

The Twin Tree’s reaction was clearly something the soldiers had never seen before.

Lin Shiwei’s explanation was also interesting; she simply said that the two of them had rather special identities and would rather not state them. The soldiers could report to their superiors if they wished.

Du Yu watched Lin Shiwei from afar; though she was young, she was quite capable. After sending the soldiers away, she quickly returned.

Noticing Du Yu’s look, Lin Shiwei showed a curious expression: ”What’s wrong?”

”Nothing, you go ahead and fill up the Wind Spiritual Qi.”

Lin Shiwei: ”Just now, the Shadow Gu Tower...”

Du Yu lowered his voice and explained everything, stirring waves in Lin Shiwei’s heart.

She took a while to process it, then asked, ”How did they meet? Is there a story?”

”The Shadow Gu Tower said, every master it’s accompanied, whether good or evil, would cultivate under the Twin Trees.”

Du Yu reached out and patted the trunk: ”Maybe just like us, you see each other a lot, over time you get to know one another.”

”Mm.” Lin Shiwei nodded.

Clearly, you can’t use a human perspective to classify the Twin Trees, or simply lump them into a certain faction.

What is justice, what is evil?

To the Twin Trees, humans considered evil are still living beings who pray for its blessing.

Even... according to historians, the Human Race is the side that was abandoned by the Twin Trees. If you look at it that way and let the Twin Trees be the judge, the Human Race would be the evil faction.

Of course, now that Du Yu knows more, he’s begun to doubt the idea that ”the Human Race was abandoned.”

Du Yu: ”When Master Qing comes back, I’ll tell her this. But, Master Qing may have already known about this feature of the Twin Trees.”

”Mm, okay.” Lin Shiwei reached out and touched the trunk, sitting down on the petal-covered ground, trying to fill it with Spiritual Qi, transforming it into the Wind Spiritual Qi that the Dust Spirit Deer likes best.

Du Yu also looked around. The white flowers were like a carpet, covering the ground, their fragrance intoxicating, so beautiful it was overwhelming.

Unfortunately, after searching for a while, Du Yu failed to find a single complete Twin Flower.

The ground was all petals—there weren’t any calyxes, stems, or other parts.

Who knows if the Twin Tree is worried people might pick the flowers and exchange them for a Library Ring?

By the way, the reward quest at the North Suburban Bookstore is still empty. Ever since Du Yu finished it, nothing new has been posted.

”Du Yu.”

”Huh?”

Lin Shiwei waved at the flower-picking boy, motioning to her phone: ”My family found records of the ancient spirit skill.”

”Let me see.” Du Yu was delighted, striding over and sitting side by side with Lin Shiwei under the tree.

”The lowest-level Fire Spirit Skill—Candle Core Cannon.” Lin Shiwei whispered, holding the phone up to Du Yu’s face. ”In the Spirit Tamer stage, looks like this is the only spirit skill you can learn.”

Du Yu nodded. Although the photo was just a picture of text in a book, in his mind, he already recalled the scene in the Shadow Gu Tower when the Red Mist Woman cast the spirit skill.

Heart Slaying Cannon?

This name is kind of interesting, huh?

As Du Yu looked, a long chat box suddenly popped up at the top of the phone.

Li Mengnan: ”Where did you two run off to?”

Lin Shiwei silently tapped her finger, swiping the chat box to the right—instantly making it disappear.

Du Yu: ”...”

Lin Shiwei: ”The record is fairly detailed. Want to try practicing according to the instructions?”

The chat box popped up again at the top of the phone: ”Wasn’t the mission done? Aren’t you two coming to class yet?”

Lin Shiwei finally opened the chat, but then set Li Mengnan’s messages to Do Not Disturb, switching the screen back to the image: ”Give it a try.”

This leader is really something, huh~

”Bzzz! Bzzz...”

The sound of the phone vibrating kept going off, but this time it was Du Yu’s.

”You go ahead and absorb Spiritual Qi.” Du Yu took out his phone and picked up the call.

On the other end came a delighted voice: ”Aha? You really picked up! Is this Du Yu?”

”It’s me.”

”You bastard!” The moment Li Mengnan heard Du Yu’s voice, her tone changed. ”Third Sis told me you guys finished the sect mission already, how come you haven’t come to school?”

Hearing the noisy background, Du Yu knew Li Mengnan was between classes: ”So, how is school? Having fun?”

”The entrance exam was pretty interesting, split into theory and practical exams. Your big bro picked practical and did well, got placed in Martial Track Class 1!” Li Mengnan’s voice was tinged with pride.

Then, her mood plummeted: ”Classes are boring, though. Today was all theory, super dull. Where are you anyway—at home resting?”

Du Yu: ”Yeah, Master Qing basically gave us a few days off, so we’re at the North Suburb Demon Spirit Realm.”

”So nice, you don’t even have to go to school...” Li Mengnan was crazily envious, standing at the corridor window and pulling at the little demonic plant in a flowerpot. ”By the way, three teachers have already invited me to join them.”

Du Yu: ”That’s great!”

”Great? It’s not Master Qing.” Li Mengnan pouted, mumbling.

Du Yu: ”...”

Your Master Qing is so busy right now, how does she have time to pay attention to new students?

Honestly, if there hadn’t been a biological nephew in the rookie bootcamp, Yang Qingqing might not have even shown up on the examiners’ list.

Only then did Du Yu realize Lin Shihang was his real benefactor!

The guy might not be strong, but his networking skills are top-notch, huh?

Li Mengnan plucked a leaf: ”I’m having my dad help me research which teacher’s style suits me—preferably one who doesn’t assign a lot of tasks.

This way, I’ll have more free time, and our crew can act together.”

The little demonic plant had its leaf pulled for no reason and, of course, wasn’t happy; it immediately snapped Li Mengnan’s finger with its stem.

”Hey!” Li Mengnan jerked her hand away and tossed the leaf back into the pot, ”Here you go, here you go! Who wants it anyway?”

Little demonic plant: ”...”

Du Yu’s heart stirred, and he spoke: ”Maybe you should wait a bit longer. I’ll ask Master Qing for you?”

”Hm?” Li Mengnan’s eyes lit up; she opened the window and poked her head out. ”Is that okay? Will Master Qing blame you?”

Du Yu: ”Your grades speak for themselves. Several teachers have already invited you, so you’re definitely qualified. You’re also a Paper Crane Disciple, super talented, so Master Qing should at least consider it.”

Li Mengnan: ”Silly Du Yu, I’m not talking about me—I meant you. Big shots all have their quirks, you know.”

Trying to overstep?

Du Yu considered it seriously, then replied: ”Shouldn’t be a problem, I’m just recommending. Besides, Master Qing seems to like me quite a lot.”

”Nyaa~!”

After hearing this, Li Mengnan felt warm inside. At that moment she also heard Xiaoyan calling, so she nodded: ”Okay, thank you, Second Bro!”

Du Yu: ”No need to thank me. This is just paying you back.”

Li Mengnan: ???

No matter how you phrase it, that sounds weird?

Du Yu: ”But you’ll need to wait a few more days. Master Qing’s got important things going on—have to wait until she’s back.”

”Alright, alright.” Li Mengnan quickly agreed. At the sound of the class bell, she pouted again, ”Alright, I need to get back to class. Have fun, okay?”

Du Yu grinned wickedly: ”Of course. Let me tell you, the Twin Trees laid a petal carpet out for me. Super comfy.”

”Yeah, right~” Li Mengnan made a face. ”You think you’re so special the Twin Trees gave you a carpet? Keep dreaming till your snot bubbles!”

With that, Li Mengnan hung up and walked into the classroom.

But seconds later, a photo of the white flower-strewn ground beneath the Twin Trees popped up on her phone.

Li Mengnan’s mouth formed an O. She stood there gaping until the teacher shouted at her—then finally found a seat.

This dumb Du Yu... when did he learn to Photoshop?

No doubt about it! He must have a master behind the scenes. That annoying Third Sis—she must be the one who did the editing!

Meanwhile, Du Yu was sitting cross-legged on the petal carpet, holding Lin Shiwei’s phone, reading the spirit skill instructions over and over.

As he read, a small flame gradually appeared in his palm.

The flame was tiny, like a candle’s.

Slowly, the little fire floated up. With threads of Fire Spiritual Qi entwined, the little flame became wrapped in a pale red sphere.

The pale red sphere was about palm-sized and semi-transparent. You could see Fire Spiritual Qi flowing over its surface and the little flame burning at its core.

Fire Spirit Skill·Candle Core Cannon!

Xiaoyan peeked curiously at this delicate little ball. It felt like she’d seen something similar somewhere before?

Wasn’t this the kind of little sphere that blasted her out of the Shadow Gu Tower?

”Creak...”

The sound of dry branches twisting rasped out. Slowly, the branches of the Divine Tree reached down.

The Twin Trees were clearly aware that Lin Shiwei was filling it with Spiritual Qi and Du Yu was practicing spirit skills here.

Perhaps sensing Du Yu’s dilemma, the Divine Tree actually twisted its branches into a little concave wooden shield, setting it a few meters away from Du Yu.

”Uh... can I throw it here?” Du Yu looked up to double-check.

After all, Little You Ying exploded here before, and he himself was thrown out by the Twin Trees.

But now, the Twin Tree was willing to help him test spirit skills? Du Yu was secretly delighted—this was just too comfy!

Are the Twin Trees and I friends now?

Then, does this mean I could ask for a Twin Tree Seedling to plant at my house someday?

Just like Master Qing’s Fire Phoenix Tree—as a guard... Hmm.

Seems not so great. Having a Twin Tree at home sounds dreamy and impressive, but probably the area around would collapse into a Bottomless Pit. Du Yu might be happy, but the whole city would be doomed...

”Then I’m gonna blow it up!” Du Yu stood up, picked up the Candle Core Cannon, strode forward, and pressed it into the hollow of the wooden shield.

”Bang!” An explosion sounded!

”Whoa~!” Du Yu yelped. His Demon Breath Battle Robe shook, and he was actually blasted backward by his own attack, slamming his back right into the Twin Tree trunk!

Spi... Spiral Ball?