I Have a Golden Crow

With this little mouth of mine right now, it's super sweet, okay!

Hongye stood properly, transmitting a message through the Demon Soul: "Mr. Du Yu, shall I fetch some water for you?"

Du Yu sucked in a breath to get rid of the sweetness, not even looking up: "No, no, just call me sss… Du Yu sss… That's fine."

Hongye hesitated for a moment, then continued: "Although I've become your Demon Pet, I hope I can spend more time in the tribe."

"Huh?" Du Yu looked up, gazing at the true body of Hongye through the thick Demon Soul. "You're not my Demon Pet."

Hongye lowered her head to look at Du Yu, her eyes opening slightly wider.

As a Chi Bear, she knew just how precious she was, and she knew all the Demon Tamers in the world coveted her.

Hongye was also well aware of just how terrifying her talent and strength were.

Spirit Level Peak, and about to break through to Demon General Level. With such power, what Demon Tamer wouldn't be tempted?

But this Du Yu…

Because Hongye's Demon Soul enveloped Du Yu, she was very sure Du Yu was speaking sincerely.

Du Yu waved his hand: "It's the Golden Crow who wants to instruct you. You entering my Acupoint Home is like entering a school for advanced studies."

No matter if you succeed or not, when you graduate, I don't own you."

Hongye opened her mouth, and after a long while, finally said, "Ying~"

She truly was shocked by Du Yu's words, completely forgetting to transmit her thoughts with the Demon Soul for a moment.

Du Yu smiled, though his expression looked a bit stiff: "The Golden Crow is very kind, and it's happy to have met your Chi Bear clan, willing to offer some help."

So, this is a matter between your two ancient clans."

At most, I'm like a bridge, just lending a hand. The two of us are simply forging a kind bond."

Hongye gave a slight bow, pressing her hands together in front of Du Yu, her eyes full of gratitude: "You are benefactors to our whole clan. The Chi Bear Race will always remember your kindness."

Hearing Hongye's words, Du Yu couldn't help but feel a bit odd inside.

Benefactor?

Well then, if I ever run into an enemy I can't beat, or get chased all over the world, I'll just hide here in Bamboo Grove!

With thousands of Chi Bears at my back, I'd like to see who'd dare touch me?

Come to think of it, if I could take thousands of Chi Bears to the battlefield, wouldn't that be a real show of force?

Du Yu scratched his head: "Uh… let's not talk about that for now."

You should go discuss it with the Clan Leader first. Without revealing the Golden Crow, find a suitable reason to convince everyone to agree to your contract with me."

"Yes." Hongye bowed and saluted again, then turned around and left, her Demon Soul drifting away with her.

But when she reached the courtyard gate, she paused slightly, looked back, and saw Du Yu feeding his beloved pet some Fire Pomegranate Fruit.

That short interaction had completely overturned her impression of this Human Race boy. The last trace of resistance in her heart had thoroughly vanished.

As for why the Ancient Golden Crow would reside in this human's body, Hongye now had an answer in her heart.

Hongye silently watched for a long time. Then, pushing the door open with one hand, she strode out.

If…

I don't treat you as just a school?

...

"Alright, alright, that's enough. If you eat any more, you won't be able to walk." Du Yu reached into the bamboo basket, grabbed Little Tai Sui by the scruff of his neck, and lifted him out.

Little Tai Sui was still clutching half a Fire Pomegranate Fruit, bright red juice smeared around his mouth, shaking his head, struggling non-stop.

"Wow, kiddo, you really don't hold back, huh?" Fu Jianzhou's voice came from afar. Seeing the bamboo basket and the Fire Pomegranate Fruit scattered on the ground, he had no idea what to say to Du Yu.

"Hehe." Du Yu didn't bother explaining. He just laughed and said, "Senior Brother Fu, do you have any Fire-type Demon Pets? Call them out to have some Fire Pomegranate Fruit."

The Pear Blossom Fox over there had also eaten quite a few fruit pieces.

Even though Xiaohua is Wood Attribute, and Fire Pomegranate Fruit is Fire Attribute, it's fine to eat as a snack. It's just a bit of a waste of resources since Fire Attribute fruits won't nourish Xiaohua's body.

Fu Jianzhou shook his head: "My main attributes are Water and Wood. I don't have any Fire-type Demon Pets."

Du Yu nodded. Although Senior Brother Fu was the Savior, to make a name for himself as a Demon Tamer, he needed to pick his focus.

For Demon Tamers with multiple attributes, two or three main focus attributes are ideal.

Especially after advancing to Demon Tamer Stage, the Demon Pets and Demon Tamers share Demon Breath, meaning Demon Pets can provide feedback to their tamers and help humans with cultivation.

If the main path of the Human Race and the Demon Pet's attribute are aligned, the benefits complement each other.

These are all happy troubles—something Du Yu has no chance of experiencing. He only has Fire Attribute, so he'll just stick to one path all the way.

"Come on, Little Tai Sui. Let me assess your strength!"

"Ying?" Hearing this, Little Tai Sui looked up from his half Fire Pomegranate Fruit, juice all over his mouth, eyes starting to sparkle!

Is it time to fight?

Though Little Tai Sui still couldn't understand human speech, through the contract, he could sense that his master wanted him to show off a little!

"Yo ho? So you're a little brawler, huh?" Du Yu raised his brows a bit. He'd already noticed how much this little guy loved excitement.

At the banquet, when he tossed Little Tai Sui into the air, the little guy wasn't scared at all—he was even excited, squealing away.

Fighting was exciting too, of course.

"Ying!" Little Tai Sui broke free from Du Yu's hands and plopped down on his rear.

After gobbling up the rest of the Fire Pomegranate Fruit in just a few bites, his bear paws gripped together—and suddenly, a slender bamboo appeared out of nowhere.

Heroic Bronze·Hollow Bamboo!

"Awesome!" As a praise-generating master, Du Yu immediately gave a big thumbs-up.

Speaking of which, these Chi Bears really are way ahead of Du Yu.

Du Yu is already a Demon Tamer before he can summon Elemental Demon Soldiers. Little Tai Sui is still Mortal Level and can already pull out a bamboo staff.

"Ying!" Getting praised by his master, Little Tai Sui was overjoyed and immediately tapped the ground repeatedly with his bamboo stick.

In no time, little bamboo shoots started poking up from the ground.

Heroic Bronze·Hollow Bamboo Shoot!

This Demon Skill is a seriously powerful support move!

These hollow bamboo shoots that suddenly shoot up from the ground can throw the enemy's formation into chaos and even bind their feet.

Once the quality of this Demon Skill improves, it could be used to trap enemies, serve as a shield, or even as a shelter for cultivation.

But the most important function of Demon Skill·Hollow Bamboo Shoot is its healing power!

The Hollow Bamboo Shoots look fiery red on the outside, but don't forget—all Chi Bears' main attribute is Wood!

On the battlefield, as long as there's a Chi Bear, it's a huge survival guarantee for the team!

If a Chi Bear summons Hollow Bamboo Shoots, not only can the wounded be wrapped inside, making a shelter for them,

but inside the Hollow Bamboo Shoot there's a strong life force that speeds up the healing of wounds.

It's not an exaggeration to call Hollow Bamboo Shoot a Divine Skill!

But that's all for later.

Right now, the Hollow Bamboo Shoots summoned by Little Tai Sui are at best stumbling blocks, with no other functions…

"Ying!" Little Tai Sui wielded his Hollow Bamboo, treating the two bamboo shoots in front and behind as imaginary enemies.

"Hoo~" Little Tai Sui swung his bamboo stick!

He swept left, then struck right.

Paired with his chubby and round body, it looked a little… comical…

Little Tai Sui was obviously well-trained; his staff technique had real form to it.

It might not be fierce and mighty, but at least every movement was precise and proper.

Until Little Tai Sui slowly finished, holding the long staff behind him, marking the end of his little staff show.

"Pa~ pa~ pa!"

Fu Jianzhou and Du Yu immediately applauded, cheering loudly: "Good!"

"Hmph." Little Tai Sui raised his fluffy little head, looking all proud of himself.

"Ying!" Hua Mantang cheered and dashed over to celebrate. She never thought that her little friend who'd just sat under her butt would be this amazing!

As she pounced on Little Tai Sui, her body suddenly dispersed.

"Puff~"

Hua Mantang's petals fluttered, lightly brushing past Little Tai Sui's body.

Little Tai Sui held his bamboo stick, surrounded by snow-white pear blossoms, composed and serene like a monk.

"Goodness!" Du Yu couldn't help letting out a sigh.

What a scene—so much artistic flair!

The two may still be young, but their style is absolutely maxed out!