I Have a Golden Crow

Du Yu asked in a deep voice, ”Seven Treasures Master, what mysteries lie in this place? Why am I not allowed to wield spiritual artifacts?”

Hearing this, the Seven Treasures Master looked sorrowful and conveyed a thought, ”This place is extremely dangerous, do not invite disaster upon yourself, quickly leave.”

Of course, Du Yu couldn’t just leave like that and responded, ”Master, I am entrusted by Miaoxiang to seek my homeland here.

Now that I finally have some clues, how can I turn back?

Master, do you have any connections with that Seven Treasures Spirit Tree?”

The Seven Treasures Master remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, ”This humble monk is the Seven Treasures Spirit Tree.”

Du Yu: ???

This response left Du Yu a little dumbfounded.

So you’re not the Artifact Spirit?

But isn’t the Seven Treasures Spirit Tree a plant?

Could it be that plants can also cultivate a spiritual body like a soul?

That shouldn’t be possible!

The Jia Rong Grass and Shatang Tree have already reached the Demon Saint Level, and there’s no such thing as a Demon Soul, but you...

The Seven Treasures Master looked at Du Yu’s puzzled expression, her face also changed several times.

She seemed to be caught in an internal struggle between celestial being and mortal emotions.

Since her hand was on Du Yu’s body, he could sense a hint of the Seven Treasures Master’s emotions through the Demon Soul.

Whether to persuade Du Yu to leave or seek his help, the Seven Treasures Master couldn’t make up her mind.

Du Yu could perceive the pain, solitude, and confusion from the depths of the Seven Treasures Master’s heart.

It was hard to imagine what kind of long and painful time she had endured in this dark underground world.

”Good advice is hard to give to a doomed ghost.” Du Yu suddenly spoke.

”Hmm?” The Seven Treasures Master was taken aback, looking up at Du Yu.

Du Yu shrugged, smiling freely, ”Compassion cannot save those who cut themselves off.”

He had once said such words to the bookstore assistant when challenging the Mountain Fire Saber.

Challenging the Mountain Fire Saber was indeed a life-or-death situation.

Since the establishment of the Mountain Fire Blade Bookstore, those who have perished under the saber are numerous, with only Master Qing succeeding.

The assistant’s persistent persuasion was the greatest kindness and regret towards Du Yu.

Du Yu accepted the other’s goodwill but also made his own stance clear.

No matter how others lead their lives, Du Yu’s life path was mostly walked by himself.

Perhaps it’s related to his experiences.

In his previous life, Du Yu lacked money, family, ties, and the ability to control his own destiny.

In this life, he didn’t want to live like that anymore.

In some ways, are Du Yu and the Black Fire Sheep Servant’s ”traits” the same?

Last name Du, first name Yu, courtesy name Iron Head, titled The Scholar Who Hits Walls.

”Haha.” Seven Treasures Master chuckled softly, ”You, benefactor, are quite an interesting person.”

Du Yu grinned, ”Master, do not try to persuade me anymore. The vast land of Great Xia spans thousands of years.

The fact that you and I can meet here at this time is destiny.

Perhaps, I can help you escape from your suffering. By the way, Master, do you believe in benevolent karma?”

The Seven Treasures Master’s eyes were complex, and she sighed softly in her heart.

The human in front of her was far more resolute than she had imagined.

The Seven Treasures could sense that even though Du Yu was speaking with a smile, it was not carefree but purely determined.

”The Seven Treasures, original spirit tree, stands quietly in the mountain temple.”

The Seven Treasures Master was finally persuaded, conveying a thought, ”The Seven Treasures has always been coveted by evildoers, and only under the protection of the masters in the temple could it cultivate in peace.

Until a certain period of time, the spiritual qi of this world suddenly became thin...”

Du Yu nodded, ”In the early 4th century, the Twin Trees of the Divine began to wither.”

The Seven Treasures nodded thoughtfully, ”The Seven Treasures, already unable to live peacefully, faced a worsening situation from that time on.

Initially, the masters in the temple could still resist.

Until one day, an evildoer stormed the mountain gate.

He possessed an incredibly powerful flame artifact capable of devouring all the energy in this world.”

Du Yu’s heart stirred, ”Devour?”

The Seven Treasures Master nodded slightly, ”Spiritual qi, demon breath, even cold qi.

All kinds of energies could be completely devoured by this flame, and the more the flame devoured, the fiercer it burned.”

Du Yu couldn’t help but click his tongue in surprise, such fierceness?

Other flames destroy things, but this demon fire claims to ”burn” while devouring various energy auras in the world?

The key is that it can even convert it for its own use?

This is terrifying!

The Seven Treasures Master sighed deeply, ”This flame is like a stubborn affliction, once contaminated, it is hard to remove.

It cannot be scattered or extinguished and cannot be resisted by ordinary people or common means.

The temple’s masters and a few demon beasts that were kept there were all contaminated by this flame, and in despair, all their energies were devoured, losing their fighting ability.”

Du Yu: !!!

At this moment, his heart was extremely excited.

I need this demon fire!

I need to use it to burn the Youhan Tree!

The Seven Treasures Master’s eyes were dark, her face becoming increasingly sorrowful, ”On that day, the evildoer shattered the mountain gate and filled the temple with corpses.

The masters believed that the temple’s fall was a minor matter, but leaving such a vicious person in the world would surely bring chaos.”

The Seven Treasures Master paused, lowering her eyes, ”Thus, several masters combined forces to exhaust their last spiritual po, merging the Seven Treasures Spirit Tree with a spiritual instrument alms staff.

From then on, the Seven Treasures transformed into the Spiritual Instrument · Seven Treasures Staff, and opened an exotic realm.

The Seven Treasures also followed the masters’ wishes and sealed the evildoer, his flame, and the entire mountain temple within the staff.”

Du Yu dumbfoundedly looked at the Seven Treasures Master, mumbling, ”So the Seven Treasures Mountain Temple disappeared into thin air because it was sealed within your exotic realm.”

The Seven Treasures Master silently nodded.

Du Yu: ”Now, is the demon fire and the evildoer still inside your staff?”

The Seven Treasures Master, following Du Yu’s lead, nodded, ”The demon fire still exists.”

Du Yu: ”And the evildoer?”

The Seven Treasures Master calmly said, ”The evildoer has already died of old age within the staff, all his sins vanished with his bones.”

Du Yu: ”...”

Indeed, time is the sharpest blade in this world.

Killing between each minute and second, each cut takes a life.

For some reason, Du Yu suddenly thought of the Celestial Cyan Porcelain.

The enemies who once severely injured Qingci and drove her ashore were all drowned in the river of history.

Everything, as the Seven Treasures said, vanishes with the smoke and clouds.

By heaven~

Indeed, living long really is the true path?!

Du Yu questioned doubtfully, ”According to the Mage, that villain must be very powerful. Hasn’t he ever thought of escaping from the space within the staff?”

Seven Treasures nodded, ”Perhaps he thought about it.

However, the Seven Treasures is the gate to the Exotic Realm. Once shattered, the beings within can no longer escape.”

Du Yu shivered silently, realizing that there are slight differences between the Seven Treasures Staff and the Mountain and Sea Bell.

The Mountain and Sea Bell is also a Celestial Gate. However, in the Mountain and Sea Realm, there are at least two other Celestial Gates, such as the Sea Abyss Dragon Palace and above the dark clouds.

But in the space of the Seven Treasures Staff, is there only one ”Celestial Gate”?

Du Yu lamented, ”So, was the Seven Treasures Master shattered by that villain?”

The Seven Treasures Master shook his head, ”No, after the Seven Treasures opened the passage and took the villain into the Exotic Realm...”

Speaking of which, the Seven Treasures Master suddenly smiled.

A hint of carefree expression emerged on his benevolent face, ”Then Seven Treasures took his own life, breaking the only passage.”

Upon hearing this, Du Yu could not help but feel moved.

This Treasure Staff is truly ruthless to itself!

After a moment of silence, Du Yu pursued, ”Then, what about you now, Seven Treasures Master...?”

The Seven Treasures Master’s eyes showed a hint of reminiscence, ”I don’t remember how long ago it was, maybe decades ago, I was able to reshape myself.

Venturing once more into the world within the staff, I also found the answers I longed for.”

Upon mentioning this, the Seven Treasures Master looked ashamed, ”Regarding the villain and the fate of the Demon Fire, Seven Treasures indeed has an obsession, unable to let go.

To reshape myself without permission, I feel shame towards the masters in the temple.”

”You’ve suffered countless years, and you’ve completed your task, so there’s nothing to be ashamed of,” Du Yu quickly said.

He even had a thought in his heart.

If the Seven Treasures Master, after reshaping, couldn’t get the desired result, would he even sacrifice himself again?

Who knows.

Du Yu consoled in a timely manner and also changed the topic, ”And the Demon Fire?”

The Seven Treasures Master: ”This fire is immortal and indestructible; Seven Treasures is powerless.”

Du Yu felt a storm in his heart and spoke respectfully, ”Have you ever thought of passing this Magical Treasure to a kind-hearted person, Seven Treasures Master?”

The Seven Treasures Master: ”Oh?”

Du Yu’s expression also turned serious, ”A staff can be an instrument of punishment or a malicious weapon.

In different hands, it will naturally yield different results.”

The Seven Treasures Master quietly observed Du Yu and naturally perceived the desire of the human before him for this fire.

Undeniably, through this period of communication and sensing, she also realized the nature of the human in front of her.

After a long silence, the Seven Treasures Master spoke, ”In fact, I too have always been trying to reform this Demon Fire.”

Du Yu: ”How’s it going?”

The Seven Treasures Master contemplated for a moment, ”To devour energy is the nature of this Demon Fire, something it was born with.

As you said, it has nothing to do with good or evil.

Those who possess this Demon Fire are merely utilizing its characteristics. Benefactor...”

Du Yu: ”Hmm?”

The Seven Treasures Master wore a solemn expression as he shook his head, rejecting, ”It’s not right for Seven Treasures to give you this Demon Fire.”

Du Yu pressed his lips together, contemplating how to handle this matter suitably and peacefully.

Regarding the actions of this Artifact Spirit, Du Yu undoubtedly held great respect and could not do anything outrageous.

The Seven Treasures Master continued, ”Benefactor, allow Seven Treasures to say more. You truly possess a pure heart.”

Upon hearing this, Du Yu could not help but glance to his right. Not far away lay the corpse of a Black Fire Sheep Servant, its neck twisted.

Black sheep blood was spilled all over the ground.

That scene, it was indeed tragic~

The Seven Treasures Master: ”...”

Du Yu: ”...”

Uh... one can’t exactly say pure-hearted, perhaps just knowing when to do good and when to do evil?

That Black Fire Sheep Servant not only wanted to kill me but was also especially eager for my corpse!

How could the king endure that?

The Seven Treasures Master steadied herself and continued, ”But in the face of such a treasure, it is difficult for the benefactor to not be blinded.

This fire is eternal, able to devour the heavens and earth.

If the benefactor touches it lightly, it will surely lead to ruin and death here.”

The Seven Treasures Master earnestly advised, her words plain yet sincere, ”Benefactor, please hold onto your original heart. This is not a treasure you can control.

You have not yet seen this fire, nor do you know its mightiness.”

”Heh.” Du Yu chuckled.

Do I not know this fire?

No, it’s you who don’t understand the Golden Crow!

Suddenly, Du Yu took a step back, negotiating with Little Fen Yang in his mind while slowly lifting a hand.

In Du Yu’s large hand, Little Fen Yang’s Demon Po hand was concealed.

The Seven Treasures Master was a bit confused, looking at Du Yu’s palm, unsure of what he intended to do.

”Whew~”

Quite abruptly, a tuft of cinnabar red flame quietly ignited.

The Seven Treasures Master still felt a bit puzzled. As someone from centuries ago... hmm, a tree.

She had seen many Spirit Masters, so a flame igniting in the palm was naturally a common sight.

However...

1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds...

As she watched, the Seven Treasures Master’s expression suddenly froze.

She gripped her Treasure Staff tightly, eyes wide open!

What kind of fire is this?

Could it be an actual Demon Fire?!

This...

Du Yu looked at the cinnabar red Demon Flame in his palm and said softly, ”I admit, I want that Demon Fire, but I’m not overestimating myself.

Seven Treasures Master, sensing is mutual.

While you’re reading me, I also feel your suffering, regardless of what agreement you’ve made with that Demon Fire...

All this time, haven’t you been consumed and burned by it?”

The Seven Treasures Master stared at the flames in Du Yu’s palm in a daze.

Slowly, she raised her eyelids, looking into Du Yu’s passionate eyes.

”Perhaps, I am the one who can help free you from this sea of suffering.” Du Yu looked up at the Seven Treasures Master, a hint of a smile on his face, and asked once more:

”Master, do you believe in good karma?”

”Meh~~~”

The Seven Treasures Master’s face was dazed, yet to respond, when suddenly, a sheep’s bleat came from the distant tunnel entrance.

In his mind, Little Fen Yang mumbled, ”The sheep believes~”

Du Yu: ”...”