I Have a Golden Crow

What kind of giant would need a seat of this size... huh?

Du Yu and Fu Jianzhou abruptly stopped in their tracks.

Amidst the continuous roars of the Chi Bears, a massive figure slowly emerged from the deeper parts of the bamboo forest.

The Chi Bear Clan Leader?

This Chi Bear was uniquely dressed, wearing a conical hat woven from bamboo leaves, and holding a fiery red bamboo staff, walking upright.

From a distance, it resembled a weary traveler.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

With each step the Chi Bear Clan Leader took, there was a heavy thud, coupled with its massive size, giving Du Yu an immense sense of oppression!

"Gulp." Du Yu's Adam's apple bobbed as he held the sleeping Little Chi Bear tightly in his arms.

The Chi Bear Clan Leader in front of him must be about 6 meters tall! It was as if Du Yu was looking at a moving "two-story building."

"Ying~"

"Ying!" As the Chi Bear Clan Leader settled onto the bamboo chair, several Chi Bears gathered around, each offering fiery red fruits.

The Clan Leader, however, did not eat, merely idly stirring its fiery red bamboo staff.

The Chi Bears, receiving the order, unceremoniously devoured the fruits left aside for them.

"Hmm?" Suddenly, the Chi Bear Clan Leader raised its bamboo staff, the thick bamboo extending continuously to gently lift Du Yu's chin.

Du Yu struggled to look up at the gigantic, round figure, the smile on his face somewhat forced: "Hel...Hello?"

"Hmm." The bamboo staff slowly lowered.

The surrounding Chi Bears made soft sounds, seemingly reporting the situation.

Beside him, Fu Jianzhou whispered, "I'll speak for you."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Fu!"

Whoosh~

From Fu Jianzhou's body, ethereal lines began to spread, as if a soul was about to break free.

For a moment, the area around the Tai Sui Fire Bamboo fell silent.

Fu Jianzhou put his hands together, nodding towards the Chi Bear Clan Leader.

The Chi Bear Clan Leader watched as the demon soul floated over, lowering one of its bear paws.

Fu Jianzhou's demon soul, like a small cat or dog, landed in the Clan Leader's palm, slowly merging with the bear paw.

Under the sunset, the fiery red bamboo forest grew increasingly quiet.

After a full five minutes, the ethereal demon soul separated from the bear paw, swiftly floating back.

"Woo~~~" The Chi Bear Clan Leader let out a dull roar, and instantly, all the Chi Bears shifted their gaze from Fu Jianzhou to Du Yu.

"Your turn, be respectful." Fu Jianzhou nudged Du Yu's shoulder, whispering, "The Clan Leader can understand human speech."

Du Yu, holding the Little Chi Bear, imitated Fu Jianzhou's gesture, putting his hands together and slightly bowing: "Hello, Clan Leader."

Unexpectedly, the Chi Bear Clan Leader also put its bear paws together, nodding slightly.

Du Yu: "After a series of assessments, I have been given the opportunity to engage with your race.

I understand the Chi Bear Race's beliefs and pursuits, and partnering with the Human Race in cultivation will certainly maximize the Chi Bear Race's potential. I..."

Before he finished, he saw the fiery red bamboo staff lightly tap the ground, seemingly signaling him to step forward.

Without hesitation, Du Yu stepped forward.

As he walked, looking up at the giant panda like a small mountain, he couldn't react in time and felt his mind go blank!

From the Chi Bear Clan Leader, a phantom outline of a Chi Bear suddenly emerged, like a wave, completely enveloping Du Yu.

Evidently, the Chi Bear Clan Leader wanted to communicate with Du Yu and also personally scrutinize him.

Fu Jianzhou secretly sweated, though he was confident his junior brother would pass the test.

His only fear was that the Chi Bear Clan Leader's demon soul pressure might overwhelm his junior brother.

As Fu Jianzhou secretly worried, a sudden anomaly occurred!

The incredibly powerful Chi Bear Clan Leader couldn't stay seated?

"Hmm?" The Chi Bear Clan Leader raised a bear paw, adjusting the brim of its conical hat upwards.

Its massive bear eyes were full of astonishment, and it slowly stood, staring down blankly at the tiny human beneath it.

The Clan Leader's shift from sitting to standing seemed to express respect?

Meanwhile, inside Du Yu's Forehead Acupoint, a mysterious Little Black Gold Bird slightly lifted its head, as if sensing the dense demon soul around it.

The Little Golden Crow leaped out from the Forehead Acupoint, lightly merging with the Chi Bear Demon Soul: "Oh? Xiongxiong is here?"

The Chi Bear Clan Leader: ???

Little Fen Yang: "Hello~ you're so big, already a Demon General, right?"

The Chi Bear Clan Leader: "..."

Little Fen Yang was a bit confused: "Why aren't you speaking?"

The Chi Bear Clan Leader finally steadied its mind, its conveyed thoughts still somewhat incredulous: "Are you... from the Ancient Golden Crow Race?"

"Hehe~ Aren't you also from the Ancient Chi Bear Race? No need to be polite."

Little Fen Yang giggled: "It's been so many years, it's rare to see races maintaining pure bloodlines."

"Perhaps our bloodline isn't pure anymore. It's been a long time since any of our people has become a Demon Saint."

"Then come with me, I'll help you awaken... Wait! Disperse the Demon Soul near the Spirit Ruins Acupoint, there's a spiritual artifact there for refining demon souls, be careful!"

Chi Bear Clan Leader: "..."

So I did sense a lingering demon soul around... Wait, a spiritual artifact?

A spiritual artifact, aren't those only found in legends?

"Our Du Yu is quite a rare Spirit Master~" Little Fen Yang's voice was full of pride, nothing like her usual complaints about Du Yu being weak.

She continued: "Come with us, let me help you try awakening?"

"I cannot leave here, cannot abandon my tribe. My potential is also limited, ever since I advanced to Demon General, I haven't made any progress in decades."

The Chi Bear Clan Leader was silent for a moment, then continued: "Given such an opportunity to lead the tribe to rise, one should choose the clansman with the best potential."

"Alright." Little Fen Yang's voice was charming, "You're quite generous, aren't you, big bear~ What's your name?"

Chi Bear Clan Leader: "Fire Bamboo."

"Oh." Little Fen Yang was a bit disappointed, "Like Fire Bamboo from the Tai Sui Fire Bamboo Tribe? Not very original, huh?"

Chi Bear Clan Leader: "Every leader of the Tai Sui Fire Bamboo Tribe is named Fire Bamboo."

Little Fen Yang muttered softly: "Oh, every leader lacks originality~"

Chi Bear Clan Leader: "..."

Minutes later, Du Yu looked utterly baffled as he watched the Chi Bear Clan Leader's demon soul slowly withdraw.

He thought the clan leader's demon soul would communicate with him, yet until the soul left, neither the bear nor he exchanged words.

What's going on?

The Chi Bear Clan Leader picked up the Fiery Red Bamboo Staff, extended it in front of Du Yu, and tapped downwards.

"Dong," came a dull thud.

"Wha!" The little sleeping Chi Bear was finally awoken by a tap.

Its little head buzzed!

Cradling its head, its tear-filled eyes lifted to look at Du Yu.

"Wha!" Clearly, the little fellow was not happy.

Du Yu shook his head repeatedly: "Not me, it wasn't me, it was your clan leader."

He turned the plush toy around, lifting the little guy to face the clan leader.

Honestly, this little Chi Bear was too carefree; it wouldn't wake up even if the sky was falling!

Moments ago, with the clan leader's terrifying demon soul swirling about, this little thing remained sound asleep, without any response!

"Mmm," the Chi Bear Clan Leader whimpered, tapping the little Chi Bear's forehead with the bamboo staff, then leaned forward slightly to tap Du Yu's forehead.

The little Chi Bear still seemed confused, but Du Yu felt a surge of joy in his heart: "Clan Leader, did you agree?"

"Silly Du Yu, of course, the big bear agreed; I talked to it~"

"Oh?" Du Yu mused, "Thank you, Little Fen Yang."

"Why thank me? Even without me, the big bear would have agreed." Little Fen Yang's voice was full of assurance, "Du Yu is a good person."

"Wha!" Before Du Yu could respond, the plush toy in his hands started struggling furiously.

The little Chi Bear wriggled, its small paws gripping Du Yu's wrist, as it turned around to curiously look at him.

Du Yu felt a sudden stir in his heart: "Do you want to come with me?"

The little Chi Bear blinked its shiny black eyes, unable to understand what Du Yu was saying.

However, the Chi Bear Clan Leader's bamboo staff had already reached Du Yu's Qi Sea Acupoint position.

In an instant, hot Fire Demon Breath surged from within.

Du Yu cradled the little Chi Bear with one hand, watching as the bamboo staff traced a path up his abdomen, chest, throat, all the way to his forehead.

Swish~

A fiery red thread was drawn out by the bamboo staff, slowly pointing towards the little Chi Bear's forehead.

The Chi Bear Clan Leader personally acting as a matchmaker?

Demon General level Chi Bear assisting with the contract?

In an instant, Du Yu felt a new connection form within the spirit contract.

In just a moment, the little Chi Bear's eyes suddenly became bright and lively!

It tilted its furry little head, looking at the human youth in front of it, a soft noise escaping its lips: "Wha!"

The sound was filled with curiosity, and also brimming with hope!

In the little Chi Bear's shiny black eyes, Du Yu seemed to see a future where human and bear battled side by side.

The threads were joined and the contract sealed!