I Have a Golden Crow-Chapter 550 - 400 Mountain and Sea Anecdotes

"Baojun, why don’t you go back to the Acupoint Home and rest?" Du Yu turned around, lying atop the giant lynx’s head.

He reached out as far as he could and squeezed the Desolate Silver Lynx’s pointy ear. "I need to head out for a bit, can’t nap with you this time."

The Desolate Silver Lynx was about to flare up but sensed Du Yu’s guilty feelings through the Demon Soul.

"Meow." The Desolate Silver Lynx replied unhappily, feeling like she just shouldn’t have offered her paw pads in the first place.

She closed her eyes and lay motionless, which apparently meant her tacit approval.

"I’ll nap with you next time, promise." Du Yu gave the big lynx head a firm rub.

Desolate Silver Lynx: "Meow."

With you saying that, what more can I do?

Du Yu put away the Desolate Silver Lynx, landing naturally among the dense grass leaves.

He casually plucked a string of Jia Rong Grass fruits, and as he bid Jia Rong Grass a fond farewell, the grass cocoon unravelled, shrinking back toward the upper cave opening.

"We’re off now; you guys cultivate well." Du Yu looked into the cave at the lynx pack. "Mountain Lynx."

"Grr." The Mountain Lynx immediately bounded over.

The Spirit Level lynx was enormous, its shoulder even taller than Du Yu, its face all the more fierce!

But in front of Du Yu, the Mountain Lynx acted docile as a giant cat.

From the bunch of fruits, Du Yu picked off a Little Grass Fruit and tossed it into the big cat’s mouth. "Take good care of your wife.

I’ve already told Jia Rong Grass—she can have a few more Jia Rong Grass Fruits each day."

The Mountain Lynx nodded lightly. "Grr."

These past few days, Baojun’s long tail had smacked every single clan member.

Only one Desert Lynx had managed, by luck, to escape Baojun’s loving attention.

She was an expectant mother, also Mountain Lynx’s mate. Du Yu had given her the name "Lynxie."

But Lynxie’s size was so massive that you wouldn’t even notice she was pregnant.

Still, Lord Baojun’s senses were particularly sharp and caught on at the first instant.

After Jia Rong Grass’s reminder, Du Yu finally realized that this big cat was going to have kittens.

Desert Lynx only needed 2 to 4 months to give birth, with litters of 2 to 4 kittens at a time.

This was probably a key reason why the lynx race was so fierce.

After all, new clan members kept coming...

Actually, the vast majority of Demon Beast races in the world had short pregnancies with multiple young per litter.

The Dust Spirit Deer race was rather special. Not only were they hard to conceive, the pregnancy was much longer, and usually only yielded a single baby each time.

From the perspective of survival and reproduction, the Dust Spirit Deer really should stay away from mortal conflicts.

Otherwise, extinction of the clan was a real possibility.

"Come, Lynxie." Du Yu called out to the expecting mother.

Lynxie was also Spirit Level, Minor Achievement Stage, just like the clan leader Mountain Lynx, and was visibly larger than the other clan members.

As the leader’s wife, she apparently enjoyed better resources.

Du Yu lifted up a string of Jia Rong Grass Fruits and held them to Lynxie’s mouth.

Lynxie carefully stuck out her giant tongue and curled away the fruit.

Du Yu reached out with both hands and rubbed that furry big head. "Don’t fight for now, just rest and nurture your kittens. Accept Jia Rong Grass’s nourishment."

"Meow~" Lynxie purred, snuggling her head up to Du Yu’s palm, rubbing affectionately.

As for getting petted... well, she absolutely yearned for it.

Lynxie used to curl up in the corner, full of envy, sneaking glances at Du Yu rubbing Baojun’s head.

Now, with Baojun finally back in the Acupoint Home, Lynxie dared come over secretly to enjoy it for herself.

Du Yu freed up one hand and gave Mountain Lynx’s head a rub too.

One big cat in each hand—utter bliss~

Du Yu: "Once I solve the lightning issue, the Mountain Realm will become the Demon Beast World.

Then, you all can go back to normal lives of survival and hunting.

Lead your clan well, Mountain Lynx, and urge everyone to grow fast.

You guys are the very first residents here, enjoying the nourishment of Ancient Demon Saint Jia Rong Grass. So don’t embarrass me later, and don’t let other Demon Beast races wipe you out."

"Grr."

"Grr!" Listening to the responses from the Mountain Lynx and Lynxie couple, Du Yu laughed and pulled his hand back.

As Du Yu withdrew, both Mountain Lynx and Lynxie looked somewhat lost and forlorn.

Yeah, loving head rubs truly was the natural instinct of the Desolate Lynx clan...

"Eee!" Little Tai Sui and the patients bid their farewells.

Amidst the lynxes’ send-off, the "Chi Bear Divine Doctor" was withdrawn by Du Yu into the Acupoint.

Du Yu’s figure quickly vanished without a trace.

Upon returning to the Sea Realm, he swiftly flew back to Shatang Mansion.

Under the Shatang Tree, he once again saw Master Qing sitting cross-legged in meditation.

Unbidden, a sigh welled up in Du Yu’s heart.

She’s so strong, and yet so focused, so hardworking...

He really wondered when he’d ever catch up to her.

"Master Qing." Du Yu landed steadily, ears picking up some rustling, and he immediately turned his head to look.

He saw a snow-white crow foraging behind the tree.

Crow Call hopped around, using its sharp beak to poke at the sandy ground, searching for any stray fragments of Demon Crystal.

"Perfect, send me to Mountain Fire Saber." Yang Qingqing closed her eyes, the breeze riffling through her jet-black hair, strands sweeping softly across her face.

She looked like a painting.

She also looked like Du Yu’s next phone wallpaper.

"Huh?" Those words made Du Yu forget all about getting his phone out.

Yang Qingqing looked a bit surprised, raising her head to glance at Du Yu. "What is it?"

Du Yu: "You’re going to Mountain Fire Saber..."

"Preparing for advancement." Yang Qingqing noticed her disciple’s disappointment and asked in puzzlement, "Did you have something in mind?"

Du Yu scratched his head awkwardly. "I want to make a trip to Bamboo Grove to find a tutor for Tai Sui, help with the Ancient body issue."

Yang Qingqing had a look of realization. "Want to invite me to come along?"

Du Yu muttered, "Forbidden City has been out for a long time, too. Maybe she wants to go home?"

The Chi Bear race was different from most Demon Beasts.

Other Demon Beasts at best had a tribe or group, some kind of organization.

But the Chi Bear race had a true homeland—a tribal civilization.

Which means, every Chi Bear has roots.

Yang Qingqing pondered for a moment, then nodded lightly. "All right, I’ll accompany you."

"What about your advancement?"

"My cultivation’s long since reached the threshold. A breakthrough only needs a hint of opportunity." Yang Qingqing spoke softly. "The Tai Sui Bamboo Tribe is also a good place to seek opportunity."

Saying that, Yang Qingqing reached out and lightly tapped the ground.

Du Yu looked puzzled. He crouched down, peering at the sand under her finger. "What... uh."

Only then did he realize, Master Qing was signaling Crow Call.

Beside them, Crow Call cocked its little head, blinking its shiny black eyes.

It quick-hopped forward two steps, poked aside the sand with its beak, and sure enough, found a fragment of Demon Crystal!

After more than half a month, almost all the Demon Crystals under the tree had been eaten, and now, discovering a new one, Crow Call looked positively thrilled!

"Caw~" Crow Call picked up the Demon Crystal, raising its head a little.

It looked like eating, but actually, the crystal crumbled instantly in its beak, turning into a swirl of Water Wood Demon Breath that poured into Crow Call’s body.

Crow Call was a pure Wind Attribute Demon Beast, so who knew why it was so obsessed with Water Wood Demon Crystals.

With all the effort spent converting the Demon Breath, it might as well just eat Wind Chime Fruit directly.

Maybe... it simply liked looking for shiny things?

"Caw!" Crow Call spread its snow-white wings, craning its head to call at her.

Yang Qingqing dipped her fingertip, tapping the crow’s snow-white crown. "Go on."

"Flap~ flap~ flap~"

"Caw~ caw!" Crow Call took off, flying out of Shatang Courtyard, past Firethorn Courtyard, all the way toward Dust Spirit Garden, searching for the host under the Wind Chime Tree.

Du Yu checked, "Should I go out and book our tickets, then?"

Yang Qingqing instructed, "Let your two junior sisters know, see if they want to go home or keep cultivating here."

"Sure." Du Yu dutifully rushed to the West Wing.

With Master Qing under the tree, Lin Shiwei naturally wouldn’t come over to disturb; she had been cultivating in her room all along.

The Demon Breath released by the Shatang Tree was strong—cultivating under the tree or in the room made little difference.

The only distinction was that being outside just felt a bit more relaxing for body and mind.

Du Yu knocked at Lin Shiwei’s door, quickly explained the situation, and got a prompt reply: she’d continue cultivating here.

As for wherever Du Yu went in the real world, it wouldn’t affect her devoted cultivation at all.

Next, Du Yu went to Dust Spirit Garden, and under the Wind Chime Tree found the equally devoted Li Mengnan.

At first glance, Du Yu was genuinely surprised.

For the first time, he wanted to take his phone out and snap a photo for his bro.

The Wind Chime Tree’s flowers and leaves were pure white, cascading down like a waterfall of blossoms.

The girl in meditation beneath was already sweet and charming, with two Little Immortal Deer cuddled in her arms, a gentle Immortal Mist curling around, adding a touch of "fairy aura" to her.

Against the backdrop of snowy blossoms, the whole scene looked almost dreamlike.

"Du Yu?" Li Mengnan looked up at him.

The two little ones, Nainai, called out and leapt out of her embrace, playfully darting away.

"Ah." Du Yu watched the two Little Immortal Deer bound off, then slowly landed beside the tree. "I’m going to Jinguan City to take Tai Sui home for a visit."

Li Mengnan’s heart stirred as she gazed up at Du Yu. "Bamboo Grove?"

Du Yu: "You want to go home? Or stay here and keep cultivating? I might be in Bamboo Grove for a while."

Li Mengnan’s beautiful eyes sparkled. She raised her hands and grabbed Du Yu’s arm. "Take me to visit Bamboo Grove, okay?"

Her adorable face was full of pleading—a cute, pitiable look no one could resist.

But it turned out, Du Yu could resist just fine!

He even reinforced his Demon Breath Battle Robe...

It was only afterwards that Du Yu came to his senses.

Isn’t this king a Great Demon Tamer—Minor Achievement Stage?

Dealing with Initial Stage Little Mengnan shouldn’t require such caution.

"No problem." Du Yu looked down at Li Mengnan. "Bamboo Grove rules say a Demon Tamer taking a Chi Bear home for a visit can bring one extra person along."

Li Mengnan made a strange face—as a Great Demon Tamer herself, she was highly perceptive.

She glanced at Du Yu’s arm, gently pinched it with her fair fingers, and found the battle robe was ridiculously hard!

Her suspicions confirmed, Li Mengnan pursed her lips and stared at Du Yu with a grudge. "You don’t trust me!"

"Hehe." Du Yu hurriedly changed the subject. "Wait a sec, I think the Wind Chime Tree wants to talk to me."

"Hm?" Li Mengnan looked up, and sure enough, a branch dipped down.

"Ding-ding~ ling~"

Du Yu reached out and grasped a snow-white flower, a clear, crisp voice ringing in his mind. "Thank you, Du Yu."

The Wind Chime Tree’s voice was full of gratitude, and Du Yu understood at once.

With the help of the Demon Fruit Tree Heart, the Wind Chime Tree that had been stuck at its level had now reached General Level.

Yet Du Yu seldom visited the Wind Chime Tree, so it hadn’t had the chance to express its thanks for his help.

"No need to thank me. The stronger you and Fire Phoenix Tree get, the better. Would be best if you cultivate up to Demon Saint." Du Yu responded with a smile. "By the way, where’s Demon Fruit?"

"Demon Fruit went to the Shatang Tree. Unlike me, the Shatang Tree can nourish Demon Fruit and help it grow in return."

"Don’t feel bad, the Firethorn Tree can’t help the Demon Fruit Tree Heart either, only accept its gifts one-way." Du Yu comforted softly, "Just wait until you’re all a bit stronger."

"I’ll work hard at cultivation."

"Mm." Du Yu nodded with a smile and released the snow-white flower.

But come to think of it, after all this time, Demon Fruit Tree Heart hasn’t even mentioned going home, huh?

Does this mean I’ve totally swayed Demon Fruit Tree Heart to my side?

No, wait!

I’m a good guy—the real culprit is the Shatang Tree.

Ancient Demon Saint and all, and yet tricking a little Demon Fruit...