I Have a Golden Crow

”Beast, just a beast...”

Du Yu murmured, standing in the desolate ancient temple, looking around at the devastation.

Everywhere were collapsed buildings and traces of destruction caused by great fires.

It’s not hard to imagine what the brutal Black Sheep Leader has been doing here for decades.

The scale of the mountain temple was still visible, vaguely showing traces of its past.

From the mountain gate to the Bell and Drum towers, to the two halls inside the temple, the Dharma Hall, the Sutra Library, and then the monks’ quarters, dining hall, and the rear garden, etc...

Looking around, there wasn’t a single intact spot to be found!

After walking a full circle, the only relatively intact part turned out to be the collapsed walls of the mountain temple courtyards.

”This fire burned everything clean.” Du Yu sighed again.

Lin Shiwei could sense the regret from Du Yu’s heart.

If the mountain temple were intact, it might contain many ancient books, relics of predecessors, and so on, which would have some research value.

As a temple abandoned for hundreds of years, it couldn’t withstand the wind and rain, only to suffer a rampage by a Black Fire Sheep Servant that burns everywhere, leaving absolutely no chance for survival.

”The historical gaps of the Demon Taming World are not just one or two places.” Lin Shiwei softly spoke, ”We cannot fill them casually.”

The magnetic, calm, and charming older sister-like voice was rarely so gentle.

She looked at Du Yu’s side profile and softly comforted him, ”You’ve done well saving the Seven Treasures. Seven Treasures will report a lot to the bureau.

Without you, Seven Treasures would have ended up taking its life again, forever sealed with that Demon Fire and Sheep Servant in this Exotic Realm.

Never to be known by anyone.”

”But this is burnt too cleanly.” Du Yu rubbed his toe against the charred ground, ”I was hoping to pick up some Ancient Spiritual Artifacts.

At least find some spiritual artifacts’ remnants.”

”Heh.” Lin Shiwei chuckled, ”Ancient Spiritual Artifacts aren’t as common as Demon Soldiers, they aren’t just casually made.”

”True.” Du Yu nodded, ”But this isn’t an ordinary place either.

Seven Treasures Master said that the Seven Treasures Spirit Tree was coveted by people, and many scoundrels came here to cause trouble.”

Lin Shiwei felt a slight twinge in her heart: ”Like the previous owner of the Demon Fire?”

”I’ll ask!” Du Yu said solemnly, quickly connecting with Little Fen Yang in his mind, ”Fen Yang?”

”Eh?” A voice came from the contract, ”What’s up? I’m playing with Little Demon Fire~”

Du Yu then asked, ”The previous master of this Demon Fire must have been powerful to dare assault the mountain gate!

Can you ask the Demon Fire if that villain had any spiritual artifacts on him?

And if there are spiritual artifacts in this temple?”

”Okay.” Little Fen Yang responded, and then fell silent.

Du Yu furrowed his brow in thought, while Lin Shiwei remained silent, standing quietly beside Du Yu, watching the post-disaster ruins.

Unlike the more sensitive Du Yu, the devastated post-disaster scene didn’t impact the girl as much.

People have different personalities, and though Lin Shiwei wasn’t a battle-hardened warrior, she’s seen quite a variety of scenes.

Of course, she didn’t blame Du Yu for having a soft heart.

Because of Du Yu’s nature, he could form deep bonds with many Demon Pets and earn the recognition of the Divine Pets.

It’s noteworthy that quite a few Demon Pets should not be possessed, nor deserved, at Du Yu’s current strength level.

Such as the Desolate Silver Lynx, and the Celestial Cyan Porcelain.

Why are these Demon Pets so obedient, and why are they willing to be with Du Yu? The answer is obvious.

As long as Du Yu doesn’t show mercy to his enemies, Lin Shiwei won’t offer any advice to him, and she actually... likes Du Yu’s approach to handling matters.

Lost in her thoughts, Lin Shiwei suddenly realized she was being watched by a certain gaze.

”Hmm?” Lin Shiwei jerked her head around, startling Du Yu.

Lost in thought too, he also turned his head and heard a startled cry: ”Meee~~~”

In the line of sight, a small black sheep was hiding in the nearby ruins.

Just as Du Yu watched, the small black sheep suddenly froze, toppling over to one side.

This time, the little black sheep fell more completely, not just its limbs, but all four legs up.

That scene was truly silly, cute, and funny~

Du Yu: ???

It’s you again!

Are you here to scam again?

And you’re following us to scam?

How dare you!

”Good boy.” Du Yu licked his lips, ”You really don’t know how much lamb chops can be eaten.”

Lin Shiwei: ”...”

She quietly said, ”Probably frightened by me.”

”Du Yu, Du Yu~”

”Ah.”

”Little Demon Fire says its former partner had a black something robe.”

”Gulp.” Du Yu’s Adam’s apple moved, hurrying to ask: ”Black what robe?”

Little Fen Yang: ”Demon Fire can’t remember the name, just that it’s a black robe.”

Du Yu suppressed his excitement: ”What does it do, and where is the robe?”

Little Fen Yang: ”It’s said to be a very powerful defensive Magical Artifact, but Little Demon Fire doesn’t know where the black robe is.”

Du Yu: ”Doesn’t know? What about the villain?”

If it’s the villain’s spiritual artifact, it might be with its owner, right?

Little Fen Yang fell silent again.

In Du Yu’s view, Lin Shiwei started walking toward the distant ruins, seemingly to catch the little black sheep.

As always, the little black sheep ”baaed” suddenly, recovering quickly.

Its limbs softened, struggling to get up, looking around in confusion...

Unconsciously, the little black sheep’s attention was drawn to the girl’s figure.

”Meee!!!” The little black sheep let out another pitiful scream.

Thunderclap!

Du Yu: ”...”

Lin Shiwei: ”...”

Du Yu couldn’t help but say, ”Shiwei, why don’t you smile?”

”Got it.” Came the somewhat helpless voice from afar.

Little Fen Yang’s voice re-entered his mind: ”Little Demon Fire said the villain died at the foot of the mountain temple.

After being imprisoned here, the villain traveled a long distance trying to find an exit, but ultimately to no avail.

Later, the villain returned to the mountain temple, because that was where he entered.

And then...

”Hmm?”

Little Fen Yang: ”The villain hoped the path would open again, but it never did. He died in despair.”

Du Yu: ”Did he die at the foot of the mountain? I’ll go check it out. Maybe the Black Robe is there.”

Little Fen Yang whispered: ”No, they’re not together.”

Du Yu was puzzled: ”Why?”

Little Fen Yang: ”While desperately searching for a way out, the villain tried to stabilize the demon fire by feeding it the Black Robe as food.

The Black Robe was unwilling, and they fell out.

Later, the Black Robe was drained of energy by the demon fire and torn apart in battle...”

Du Yu: ???

Damn?

What kind of immortal script is this, using a spiritual artifact to feed the demon fire?

Little Fen Yang muttered softly: ”Before being imprisoned, the desire of the demon fire was constantly satisfied, well-fed by the villain.

Back then, the villain could always find energy for the demon fire, trying to keep it happy.

Later, they were imprisoned, and the villain couldn’t afford to anymore, and the demon fire reacted fiercely.

Out of desperation, the villain just... hmm.”

Du Yu opened his mouth, unsure of what to say.

Suddenly, Little Fen Yang said: ”But it’s better now, Little Demon Fire has learned to behave!

It’s been imprisoned here for hundreds of years, starved for hundreds of years.

Hunger has become the norm, the Little Demon Fire has learned to endure, to suppress its nature, and also learned gratitude.

The demon fire said it won’t be as reckless as before. It’ll repay us well, staying obediently by our side!”

Du Yu: ”...”

Say no more, former brother!

You’ve sacrificed too much for this king, I, Du, am immensely grateful!

If it weren’t for your wicked deeds, getting subdued by the Seven Treasures Staff, the demon fire wouldn’t have been imprisoned for hundreds of years.

Without these centuries of tempering, how could the Silent Extinction Grey Demon Flame be so sensible?

Former brother, you died well... er, you died a terrible death!

Besides,

the Black Robe must hate the former brother to death, right?

Spiritual artifacts surely have thoughts and temper, having journeyed with the villain across the land, undoubtedly participated in countless battles, and made significant contributions.

In a way, being an accomplice, it deserved its death.

But don’t forget, even if a spiritual artifact has thoughts, at its core, it’s an object controlled and driven by the Human Race.

Not all spiritual artifacts in this world have such a clear concept of right and wrong like the Seven Treasures Staff.

Take Du Yu’s Shadow Gu Tower as an example.

Does the little tower really understand right from wrong?

Or rather... does the Shadow Gu Tower really care?

No, ever since it chose to ”live for Du Yu,” the Shadow Gu Tower only knows that Du Yu’s enemies are its enemies.

That’s all there is to it.

So far, the Shadow Gu Tower has absorbed and refined countless demon souls.

Whether it’s righteously eliminating threats or aiding and abetting evil, entirely depends on Du Yu’s actions!

From this perspective, the Ancient Spiritual Artifact·Black Robe had the most tragic end!

It loyally protected its master, only to end up this way.

The demon fire was hungry, so the master just burned this robe?

Thinking about it, it’s really heartbreaking~

”Do you want to take a look at the foot of the mountain? The demon fire can lead us,” Little Fen Yang asked, ”but the Little Demon Fire said the villain has long turned into bones.

Later, the villain’s bones were crushed and eaten by the Black Fire Sheep Servant, leaving nothing behind.”

Du Yu made a sad face, the villain ended in such a spectacular way.

May those he harmed in that era find peace.

”Forget it, I won’t look,” Du Yu replied softly, glancing into the distance.

Looming nearby was a little black sheep, shivering beside Lin Shiwei’s feet.

Despite being scared to death, it stubbornly stood there?

It really was both weak and playful.

Du Yu, with wind around his feet, flew over: ”What’s with it, has it taken a liking to you?”

Lin Shiwei lightly kicked the little black sheep.

The little creature stumbled and shakily moved back to the girl’s feet.

Lin Shiwei, looking puzzled: ”It hasn’t taken a liking to me, just stubbornly upset with itself, thinking it’s embarrassing, I suppose.”

Du Yu: ”...”

Lin Shiwei looked at Du Yu: ”What about the demon fire?”

Du Yu: ”The villain did have a Spiritual Artifact·Black Robe, but it fell when the villain was seeking a way out.

So, its whereabouts are unknown.

Since we need to find Celestial Cyan Porcelain, let’s have her help us search.”

”We don’t know how big this space is, better not delay Qingci, let’s have Senior Brother Fu’s Wolf Lake Dog help first,” she said, frowning slightly.

She looked down to see the little black sheep, trembling, trying to poke her leg with a sheep horn.

Lin Shiwei, slightly annoyed, kicked the little black sheep again.

”Baa!” The little black sheep, in a hurry, stood up, bleating loudly.

But raising its head was no better, seeing Lin Shiwei’s domineering face, it let out a short squawk and fell again.

Lin Shiwei rolled her eyes, this sheep must be really sick!

Du Yu couldn’t stop laughing: ”Haha! Cancan just needs a playmate, and they’re at a similar level.”

”Alright.” Surprisingly, Lin Shiwei agreed readily, ”Just now, I checked with a demon soul.

This little lamb is still young, and hasn’t been instilled with bad thoughts, it’s just purely obstinate, single-minded.”

”Okay, then let’s send it to the Mountain Realm,” Du Yu said half-kneeling down, picking up the Spiral Sheep Horn, ”and then see how Cinnabar Red is doing.”

”Mm, good.”