I Have a Golden Crow

After waiting anxiously at home for two days, on the 29th, Du Yu finally received a call from Lin Shiwei.

No one knows who the girl contacted for help, but the North Suburb Newbie Realm of the Ancient Pine Tower really gave the trio a chance to enter. However, the restrictions were numerous, and the people in charge of the realm made it clear that there would be soldiers accompanying them throughout.

Du Yu didn’t mind this at all.

After receiving Lin Shiwei’s call, he started packing his belongings.

Regardless of the success or failure of the journey, he wouldn’t be going back home. The trio would head directly to the provincial capital, Bohai City, since tomorrow was the registration day.

”I’m leaving, Brother Tree. Guard the house well!” Du Yu said, wearing a Black Rock Tree Coat, as he walked out of the bedroom.

”Ying!”

While the Firethorn Tree had yet to respond, the Little Tai Sui, who was practicing staff techniques diligently under the tree, hurriedly ran over.

”Ying~ Ying!” The anxious cries seemed to fear that Du Yu would leave it behind.

”Hehe.” Du Yu chuckled, crouching down to embrace the little creature that jumped into his arms, ”I’ll take you with me, I’ll take you with me.”

Actually, leaving the Little Tai Sui at home would be great too, as it could receive special training from the Firethorn Tree.

The Firethorn Tree was not what it used to be; it was a Spirit-level Demonic Plant!

In terms of safety, it should be assured. As Li Mengnan mentioned earlier, many Twin Trees were only at the Spirit Level.

However...

Leaving the Little Tai Sui at home made Du Yu feel uneasy because this little thing was simply too precious!

As for this joint exam, the Little Tai Sui, being at the Peak of Mortal Level, naturally wouldn’t be of much help. However, putting it into the Acupoint Home would allow it to receive nourishment from the Shadow Gu Tower at all times.

Du Yu stroked the Little Tai Sui’s furry head, stood up, and said to the Firethorn Tree, ”The exam is only going to last for two or three days. I’ll be back soon.”

The branches of the Firethorn Tree swayed up and down, and two paper strips rolled up the Continuous Pearl Bow and the Patterned Blade and handed them over.

Du Yu placed the Little Tai Sui on his head, took the bow and short blade, and headed towards the door.

As expected, the elevator door was open. It wasn’t until Du Yu entered the elevator car that the branches inside slowly retracted, waving at Du Yu as they did.

As Du Yu, wearing a ”Chi Bear Hat,” walked out of the building’s entrance, Li Mengnan’s eyes in the pitch-black SUV parked outside were full of envy!

”Chi Bear is so obedient.”

”Hmm?” Lin Shiwei slightly bent over, peering out the window.

She saw the Little Tai Sui lying on Du Yu’s head, gripping his head firmly with its little hands and short legs, painting quite the peculiar picture.

”Good morning!” Du Yu greeted, opening the car door and climbing into the back seat, casually tossing the Demon Soldier Bow into the trunk.

In the passenger seat, Li Mengnan turned around, closely inspecting Du Yu’s ”Panda Hat.”

Du Yu naturally sensed the girl’s gaze and misunderstood: ”You want Xiaoyan?”

”Ah... no, I was looking at the Chi Bear.”

Du Yu’s expression turned strange as he looked at the girl’s pretty face: ”Player?”

Li Mengnan: ”...”

”Hehe~” Lin Shiwei couldn’t help but laugh out loud, pressing down on the accelerator.

Du Yu took off the Panda Hat, stretched his hand forward, and said, ”Here, have fun.”

Li Mengnan’s face turned slightly red as she glared at Du Yu, carefully taking the plush toy, and pinched the Little Tai Sui’s tiny ear.

”Ying~” The Little Tai Sui’s ear bent down, looking up at the girl, seeming to remember this big sister.

Two days ago, in the children’s room, she was the tallest and just couldn’t leave, occupying so much space...

”Second bro, do you think I can make it?” Li Mengnan pinched the Little Tai Sui’s small butt, which was soft and bouncy, feeling oh so nice!

”Should be.” Du Yu turned his head to look out the window, ”With such beauty and kindness, you should.”

”Oh... hey? Did you just compliment me?”

Du Yu replied sourly: ”No, I was talking about Shiwei.”

”You were totally complimenting me!” Li Mengnan giggled, turning her head slightly, and teasingly said, ”Still trying to flatter both people with one sentence, quite a skill, huh?”

Du Yu: ”...”

What skill!

All thanks to the player’s explanation, isn’t it?

Lin Shiwei looked up at the rearview mirror: ”Oh, and Mengnan’s Little Orange Pig has advanced to Fire Orange Pig.”

”Oh?” Du Yu felt a surge of happiness, which meant the team’s combat strength had soared!

The Orange Pig Clan, at both Mortal and Earth Levels, were called Little Orange Pigs.

And when it’s called a ”Fire Orange Pig,” it means...

The god has awakened!

In the past, the first place on the Celestial List was a Fire Orange Pig, enough to showcase this species’ innate abilities.

Lin Shiwei: ”If Mengnan contracts a Dust Spirit Deer...”

Du Yu nodded quietly. Indeed, for that big brother, it would be an epic enhancement!

”Time is still too tight.” Li Mengnan sounded a bit helpless, ”I haven’t yet ventured into cavalry warfare. By the way, second bro.”

”What?”

”During these days you were gone, third sister has developed a new routine. She fights with a lance when riding the Dust Spirit Deer, charging back and forth on the field, incredibly brave! You’ll get to see her heroic posture in this assessment!”

Watching Li Mengnan’s fangirl expression, Du Yu could vaguely imagine how terrifying the combination of Lin Shiwei and the Dust Spirit Deer could be.

Du Yu: ”Shiwei focusing on cavalry?”

Lin Shiwei nodded: ”Since I luckily contracted the Dust Spirit Deer, I naturally have to develop its combat strength to the fullest extent.

Lance on the deer, fists below.

Besides, you’re a cavalry archer; I have to keep up with your pace.”

”Hmm...” Du Yu sighed secretly, pitying that Bai Yujing wasn’t by his side.

Of course, even if Xiaobai was here, Du Yu couldn’t take her into the test venue.

After all, Xiaobai couldn’t be stored in Du Yu’s Acupoint Home, and the rules didn’t allow students to bring in external assistance.

The trio chatted idly all the way, and the vehicle finally arrived at the North Suburb Demon Spirit Realm.

After Du Yu absorbed Little Tai Sui into his body, he finally got out of the off-road vehicle.

Today’s weather was quite nice, with a warm winter sun, no wind or snow.

In the winter, the Twin Tree Realm had changed its skin, a silvery cloak draped over it, appearing tranquil from the outside.

After undergoing a series of checks by the gate guards, the trio was allowed through the gates.

”Squeak.”

”Squeak...” As they moved through the Snow Forest, Du Yu’s footsteps crunched through the snow with a distinct sound.

Li Mengnan frequently glanced back, noticing a few soldiers in the woods who were openly following them.

The trio headed straight for Zone Five, finally stopping beside the Twin Trees.

At this moment, the Twin Trees no longer bore the beautiful flower cascade, but they were still lush and full of life.

”Squeak, squeak...”

As Du Yu approached the Twin Trees, his eyes were filled with visions of his past self.

He had spent many nights sleeping beneath these Twin Trees.

Suddenly, Du Yu seemed to see a phantom image.

It was a fiery summer morning, a phantom Du Yu, under the backdrop of the picturesque flower cascade, walked slowly beneath the Twin Trees.

A withered branch suddenly reached down, and the phantom Du Yu immediately halted.

The withered branch of the Divine Tree lightly touched the phantom Du Yu’s forehead, slowly moving down, brushing past his nose, his lips...

Until the withered branch gently touched the left side of the phantom Du Yu’s chest, where the Spiritual Qi seeped in like ink spreading on rice paper.

This was an ancient ritual spanning hundreds of years, it was... huh?

Du Yu’s mind was a bit hazy!

The phantom Du Yu suddenly turned his head, with phantom eyes gazing distantly over...

”Du Yu?” A hand pressed on Du Yu’s shoulder.

”Huh?” Du Yu awoke from his reverie, the fiery summer turned into a snow-colored winter, the phantom image vanished.

”What’s wrong with you?” Li Mengnan looked puzzled, glancing at the empty space beneath the tree, unsure of why Du Yu was idling.

Du Yu slowly raised his head, looking at the towering Twin Trees, at the withered wood spiraling upwards.

After a long silence, Du Yu whispered, ”Let’s go.”

Li Mengnan, curious at heart, carefully inspected the Twin Trees again, confirming nothing was amiss before lengthening her stride to catch up with Du Yu.

And Du Yu...

He could no longer make sense of it.

He didn’t know if he was simply moved by the scene or if the Twin Trees intentionally disturbed his mind.

Du Yu still remembered the Divine Tree’s hope for him, regarding the breaking of chains.

Unfortunately, to this day, the world still hadn’t found a place for cultivating Spiritual Qi.

Du Yu was diligent enough, already a Demon Tamer within the Demon Taming Domain, but in the Spirit Realm, he was truly powerless.

”Burning Sun.”

”Hmm?”

”Did you see what I just saw?”

Little Fen Yang curiously asked, ”See what?”

Du Yu felt his heart sink, letting out a deep sigh.

Seeing Du Yu’s demeanor, Li Mengnan and Lin Shiwei were clueless, yet they didn’t disturb him.

Until everyone reached the canyon, Lin Shiwei summoned the Dust Spirit Deer and gently patted Bai Lu’s back, ”Call your fellow tribesmen for me.”

”Nai~~~” Bai Lu raised its head and neighed, the melodious cry of the deer quickly attracting other Dust Spirit Deer.

Opposite the cliff, snow-white Immortal Deer poked out their heads, gazing curiously this way.

”Nai~”

”Nai!” The cry of the deer echoed, as if responding to Bai Lu.

”Ha.” Li Mengnan clutched her chest, thin white mist enveloping her lips, struggling to suppress her excitement.

Because she had seen her third sister’s heroic demeanor, she longed for a Dust Spirit Deer even more.

Slowly, the Dust Spirit Deer on the cliff retreated to the sides.

Two large Dust Spirit Deer emerged, their snow-white forms dazzling in the warm winter sun.

Under the faint immortal mist, such a creature was immensely beautiful...

”Second brother?” Li Mengnan turned to look at Du Yu.

”Hmm.” Du Yu collected his emotions, stepped forward, and waved his hand with a smile, ”Hello there, I’m back again!”

The towering Dust Spirit Deer Clan Chief and his mate silently watched Du Yu.

Indeed, this human kid is back again!

The first time, he took away our child.

The second time, he brought a girl and took away a powerful tribesman.

The third time, he brought another girl...

”Come over, I’ve got something tasty for you!” Du Yu raised his hand, a small flame igniting on his fingertip.

”Nai~”

”Nai~~~” The Dust Spirit Deer hopped in place, excited beyond measure.

Some Dust Spirit Deer even began backing up to gain a running start, ready to leap across the canyon.

”Nai.” The tall doe with iridescent flowers blooming on her antlers looked at the clan chief beside her.

And above the canyon, immortal mist had already been traversed, layers of deer shadows as the Immortal Deer flocked towards Du Yu...

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