I Have a Golden Crow-Chapter 681 - 481 Team of Five!

"What exactly happened on that winter night 51 years ago, we don't know."

Lin Shihao paused for a moment and continued, "We only look at the results: Xuena City was preserved and renamed the Third District."

Liu Juncai chimed in, "The Third District has been in a state of lockdown, with few people knowing about it.

Meaning, there should no longer be civilians living within Xuena City.

This town has most likely been transformed into a 'battle zone'."

"Makes sense." Du Yu nodded, feeling a slight stir in his heart.

A city battlefield?

Since becoming a Demon Tamer, Du Yu had rarely fought on city streets.

Once was in Jihua Village, once in Gossoxone Capital City, and once in Golden Lion City.

All three battles, without exception, caused great damage and immense losses to the cities.

Especially the psychological trauma inflicted on ordinary citizens, which was immeasurable.

Wait!

Du Yu furrowed his brow, the exam for the Seven Provinces and One City is aimed at the general public.

Is Great Xia trying to let the whole nation witness a city under the ravage of war?

Seeing the appearance of the city invaded by Cold Qi and Cold Beasts, seeing buildings and homes destroyed by warfare?

Wouldn't this cause panic?

What on earth does the Great Xia Bookstore intend to do?

"What's wrong?" Lin Shiwei looked concerned, placing a hand on Du Yu's arm.

For a moment, the other three looked towards Du Yu.

Du Yu's face was solemn as he shared his thoughts.

Everyone was silent, but from their reactions, it was evident they had already considered this.

Liu Juncai sighed softly, "The bookstore naturally has its considerations, this isn't something for us to worry about.

Furthermore, maybe the Third District has already been altered beyond recognition.

Which wouldn't lead people to misunderstand, excessively associating it with their own city homes."

Although comforting words were spoken, Liu Juncai wasn't convinced himself.

Taking a step back,

the existence of a large number of Cold Beasts within the Third District is inevitable!

People are aware of Cold Beasts.

But knowing about them and seeing them with your own eyes are two entirely different concepts!

"Could it be..." Du Yu furrowed his brow, "the conflict between the Bottomless Pit Civilization and the Twin Tree Civilization has reached a brutal intensity.

The Great Xia Bookstore is taking preemptive measures, conveying some messages to the people?"

No matter how he thought about it, Du Yu felt something was off.

The warning is certainly possible.

Provide an actual solution and urge everyone to implement it.

But you don't offer a solution, instead prematurely expecting pain and causing panic?

"Don't let personal thoughts speculate the decisions of a nation." Lin Shiwei suddenly spoke.

Du Yu: "Hmm?"

"Here." Lin Shiwei scooped a small spoonful of ice cream and held it to Du Yu's mouth, "Calm down."

Du Yu: "..."

Could eating a bite of ice cream really calm someone?

Hmm... this thing is indeed quite cold.

Beside him, Lin Shihao was quite excited, indeed!

This is how it should be!

Du Yu hesitated, as several pairs of eyes were watching him.

General Lin did not care, brazenly indifferent to anyone's gaze.

She picked up the small spoon, gently tapping Du Yu's lower lip.

In resignation, Du Yu had no choice but to eat the ice cream.

Lin Shiwei smiled and continued, "If we must speculate...

You should consider that the bookstore wants to take this opportunity to display its might.

The ultimate result will definitely be boosting our confidence rather than simply increasing fear."

"Hmm..." Du Yu nodded thoughtfully.

This speculation was, without a doubt, more reliable than his own thoughts.

Perhaps the situation wasn't as disastrous as he imagined, not an impending catastrophe.

But, he knew a lot of information, and a blade of "Bottomless Civilization invasion" always hung over his head.

Inevitably, he would think along those lines...

"Let's get back to the exam itself." Liu Junxing, who had been silent, reminded everyone.

Liu Juncai turned to look at Lin Shihao, "Our five-person team's Demon Pets should be reasonably configured."

Under normal circumstances, Lin Shihao would naturally understand.

But at this moment, Lin Shihao's mind was too active...

He was eager to see Du Yu and Lin Shiwei together.

Lin Shihao was undoubtedly one of the leading figures of the new generation in the Lin Family, seeing problems from a different perspective.

Just as he chose to team up with Liu Juncai.

Of course, Liu Juncai was an undeniable goddess, and Lin Shihao didn't lose out.

But good-looking girls were everywhere, Lin Shihao wasn't drawn to her merely for her appearance.

A clear-minded Lin Shihao was well aware of Du Yu's strength.

More importantly, Du Yu possessed astonishing growth potential!

This one person alone could be worth a thousand troops!

The Lin Family should branch out and find such a person.

Although Du Yu was a disciple of Master Qing, and Master Qing counted as Lin Family, the relationship was a bit distant.

After all, Yang Qingqing's surname was Yang, she was Lin Shihang's mother's sister.

But Lin Shiwei was different, she was a genuine Lin Family member!

Liu Juncai put a hand on Lin Shihao's shoulder, pulling his earlobe with her fingers, "Shihao plans to use Heaven Returning Wood."

"Right!" Lin Shihao finally snapped back, "According to the bookstore's past rules, we're likely allowed to use only one Demon Pet.

If more can be used, all the better.

But for now, let's consider it based on the usual pattern."

Saying this, Lin Shihao looked at Lin Du, "When I use Heaven Returning Wood, it can control and heal.

General Juncai's Mud Po Goddess Sculpture, capable of output and field control.

Brother Xing has the Liu Family's iconic Demon Pet—Electric Little Star...

Lin Shiwei looked at Liu Juncai: "The Mud Po Goddess Sculpture is at the General Level already?"

"Yes." Liu Juncai nodded with a smile, "Very lucky."

Lin Shiwei confirmed: "A General-level Demon Pet, willing to obey?"

"Don't worry." Liu Juncai was very confident, "I've been with Mud Po for more than a year now.

Our relationship is very good, and it's willing to help me."

Du Yu confirmed: "Yes, six months ago in Ancient Wilderness City, Mud Po was already following orders."

He naturally trusted Liu Juncai's charisma and capabilities.

Another half-year has passed, and their relationship could only have improved.

Liu Juncai nodded lightly: "In the beginning, I was lacking in strength, and Mud Po indeed had some thoughts.

But our Paper Crane Disciples are endowed with extraordinary talents, and contracted Demon Pets grow quickly.

In my Acupoint Home, Mud Po stays very comfortably, and it's found its place."

"That's good then." Lin Shiwei said casually, taking another small spoonful of ice cream and putting it into her mouth.

Lin Shihao: "These days, the three of us have practiced together.

Heaven Returning Wood and Mud Po Goddess Sculpture have developed some tacit understanding, able to control quite a large area together.

Brother Xing and Electric Little Star also have output, defense, and excellent mobility.

Lin Shiwei: "What role do we need to play?"

Lin Shihao proposed: "Sister Wei, how about you use Heaven Returning Wood too?"

"Huh?" Lin Shiwei was a bit surprised, "Isn't the control enough?"

Lin Shihao nodded: "This exam is different from all the previous test environments.

The Third District is clearly a battlefield, where Cold Beasts should be everywhere.

With another Heaven Returning Wood, we expand our control range and add a double insurance, increasing our healing."

"Hmm, I'll think about it." Lin Shiwei responded thoughtfully.

Lin Shihao continued: "That way, our control, defense, and healing will be absolutely sufficient.

Du Yu can choose a highly mobile, explosive output Demon Pet."

Lin Shihao paused, feeling a bit excited: "Our team of five, together!

Under the home field established by Heaven Returning Wood and Mud Po Goddess Sculpture, no matter what monster stands in our way, we will sweep through!"

Du Yu smiled at Lin Shihao, such a picture, indeed quite beautiful?

Liu Juncai's eyes wandered, looking at Du Yu: "How's your Little Fox growing?"

Du Yu: "Spirit Level·Great Success Stage."

Liu Juncai knew Du Yu well and didn't think he would disappoint.

She slightly raised the corner of her mouth: "So, the output of the Heterochromatic Fire Fox is at Cold Jade Level.

Can it break the Demon Breath Battle Robe of a General Level·Great Success Stage Demon Beast?"

Du Yu grinned: "Pretty much."

"Oh?" Liu Juncai's bright eyes caught Du Yu's subtle expression.

It seemed that Du Yu was somewhat disdainful?

The girl's gaze was intense, looking at Du Yu: "Even the battle robe of a General-level Peak Demon Beast can be broken?"

Du Yu was momentarily stunned: "Huh?" 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Liu Juncai blinked her slanted eyes.

That usually aloof face showed an unexpected playful expression.

"Indeed it can." Du Yu was a bit puzzled, "How did you..."

Liu Juncai replied with a beaming smile: "I deduced from your expression."

"Goodness~" Du Yu suddenly turned to Lin Shihao, "You better not do anything bad, your girlfriend is really sharp-eyed."

Lin Shihao: ???

Why am I getting dragged into this?

Liu Juncai rested her chin in one hand, also looking at Lin Shihao, eyes playful: "Du Yu's right, you need to be careful."

Lin Shihao felt numb!

"Certainly! Certainly!" Lin Shihao repeatedly nodded, "Let's talk about Demon Pets, is Du Yu going to use the Heterochromatic Fire Fox?"

Du Yu thought for a moment, then said: "Since it's a brutal battlefield filled with Cold Beasts, I have a new choice."

"Hmm?"

"What?" Everyone looked toward Du Yu.

Du Yu smiled: "I have a Heterochromatic Desert Lynx, a true Demon General.

She's not suitable for friendly sparring or competitions.

She's a true executioner, a downright brutal Fierce Beast, born for slaughter."

"That Silver Lynx?" Liu Juncai softly exclaimed.

Du Yu's expression was odd: "You're paying a bit too much attention to me, aren't you?"

In fact, the Desolate Silver Lynx did often appear, like when Du Yu challenged the Mountain Fire Saber.

However, the Liu Family never asked further about why Du Yu could contract an Earth Element Demon Pet...

Even so, Du Yu felt a bit uncomfortable, as if being watched.

Besides, your boyfriend is right here!

At least put on a bit of a show~

Thinking it through, Du Yu instinctively looked at Lin Shihao.

Du Yu's small movement and little thought were again observed by Liu Juncai.

She couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh lightly: "Shihao is more concerned about you than I am."

Du Yu: "..."

Liu Junxing suddenly spoke up, asking in a deep voice: "Is this Heterochromatic Lynx really as fierce as you say?"

Beside him, Lin Shiwei laughed: "Rest assured, it's definitely more fierce than you all think."

"Haha, great!" Lin Shihao clenched his fist, more confident about the exam.

In a battlefield filled with Cold Beasts, establishing an absolute home field with Heaven Returning Wood and Mud Po Goddess Sculpture!

Adding a fierce Lynx, weaving through countless Mud Hands and dense branches, wantonly slaughtering all!

This time, it was Liu Junxing who felt unsettled: "Since it's a Demon General, it should be willing to follow orders, right?"

"It should be willing." Du Yu thought for a moment, "Whether it follows orders... uh, at least it listens to reason."

Liu Junxing: ???

Listen... listening to reason?