I Have a Golden Crow

"Spirit List? Does that mean a list of Spirit Levels?" Du Yu asked curiously.

"Yes, the Bamboo Grove martial arts competition held every six months is divided into three lists," Chi Bear, Hongye, led the two toward the Bamboo Courtyard, with Demon Soul transmitting some information.

She continued, "The competition divides into the Earth List, Celestial List, and Spirit List. Other stages, due to being too low or high in power, don't hold competitions."

"Oh wow?" Du Yu blurted out and then froze for a moment.

Why does my tone sound just like Little Fen Yang?

Oh no, spending too much time with Little Fen Yang has influenced me negatively...

Hongye pushed open the courtyard gate with one hand, "What's the matter?"

Du Yu snapped back to reality and smiled, "The expert, huh! It must be difficult to achieve first place."

"Indeed, both my tribe and I are proud of it," Hongye expressed pridefully, her head slightly lifted, showing a very proud demeanor.

Du Yu raised his eyebrows slightly, "I only complimented you a bit, and look at your bear-like attitude..."

Hmm, truly adorable~

Du Yu had reason to speculate that Hongye was a Spirit-level Peak Demon Beast since she claimed first place on the Spirit List.

Which meant, even Senior Brother Fu might not be able to withstand a slap from Hongye.

But the issue was, Hongye's appearance was quite cute; no matter how strong she is, she's a "round rolly-polly"...

Their group passed the courtyard, and Hongye pushed open the bamboo gate, slightly turning aside to signal them to enter.

"Thank you," Fu Jianzhou said, smelling the fresh scent of bamboo as he stepped inside.

The room wasn't large and had no partitions.

In the center sat a bamboo table, two bamboo chairs, and eastern and western sides each had a bamboo bed.

Fu Jianzhou couldn't help but express amazement, "Is this where your clan leader lives?"

Clearly, Senior Brother Fu's information hadn't been updated promptly; he thought Chi Bear, Hongye, was from his Tai Sui Fire Bamboo Tribe.

Though Hongye's physical form stood outside the door, her Demon Soul continuously enveloped Du Yu, following him inside.

Upon hearing Fu Jianzhou's question, she transmitted information to Du Yu, "No, this bamboo house was specially built for you both last night."

"Huh?" Du Yu was shocked.

Such hospitality was beyond his imagination!

Other Demon Tamers found it difficult to enter the Bamboo Grove, let alone pluck a bamboo leaf without being expelled!

Yet, the Chi Bears went out of their way to construct a courtyard for the two brothers?

Fu Jianzhou, "What's going on?"

After Du Yu explained briefly, Fu Jianzhou also looked bewildered!

He looked up at Demon Soul Hongye, "What is this?"

Hongye, "The clan leaders wish for you both to have a comfortable cultivation environment and hope that you will stay for a while."

Du Yu nodded dumbly, "Th... thank you."

Hongye looked down at Du Yu with rare mirth in her face, lacking any expert demeanor.

Accentuated by her fiery conical hat, she looked both beautiful and cute.

She nodded, "I won't disturb you two; if you need anything, feel free to find me."

With that, the giant Demon Soul left Du Yu's body and floated outside.

Du Yu immediately chased after it, "Find you?"

"Whee~," in the bamboo courtyard, Hongye had arrived at the southeast corner, sitting steadily on the ground, with her back to the bamboo house.

Seeing her back, a word flashed in Du Yu's mind: Guardian?

For a moment, Du Yu and Fu Jianzhou were left staring at each other.

After Du Yu explained to Fu Jianzhou, Fu Jianzhou was even more puzzled.

Why was this?

Don't tell me this is the Chi Bear Race's way of treating guests!

The scene of them being driven away by the Wind Bamboo Chi Bears outside the Tai Sui Wind Bamboo Tribe yesterday was still vivid.

A thought popped into Du Yu's mind, mentally calling: "Little Fen Yang? Is this because of you?"

"Hehe," finally meeting a race that recognized her and receiving such hospitality, Little Fen Yang was naturally delighted, "The bears have quite the eye for treasure~."

Du Yu: "..."

Little Fen Yang, "I talked quite a bit with the clan leader yesterday."

"What did you say? Tell me," Du Yu asked.

"Later," Little Fen Yang responded, gazing at Hongye's back through Du Yu's eyes, "This bear was probably sent by the tribe to seek our guidance."

Du Yu, "Guidance?"

Little Fen Yang, "She told you herself; she's first on the Spirit List. She must be the most talented among the young generation."

You're aware of my abilities to help Demon Pets retrieve their ancestral bloodline."

"I see!" Du Yu's heart settled down.

But why didn't Hongye mention this directly?

Was it because she was too proud or shy?

Or maybe the tribe leaders gave strict orders not to demand but to let Hongye serve Little Golden Crow and see if she could gain a chance?

Several thoughts crossed Du Yu's mind as he asked, "Will you help her?"

Little Fen Yang's voice was charming, "Of course, I'm happy to help all living creatures; I'm a good person!"

Du Yu nodded; that was indeed true.

However, strictly speaking, you're not a good person; you should be considered a good bird...

Little Fen Yang, "When she used her Demon Soul to envelope you, I secretly saw through her; she's a bit of a quirky bear~"

"Alright then," Du Yu turned back into the room, "Whenever you want to help her, let me know, I'll get in touch with her."

"Sister Ta has been nourishing me quite a bit lately; I can assist her at any time."