I Have a Golden Crow-Chapter 793 - 537 Wind God’s First Step

With one call from Master Qing, Lin Du immediately split up to take action.

Lin Shiwei took Du Yu's ID and went back to the study with Li Lin to swipe the card and get points.

As for Du Yu, he activated the Mountain and Sea Bell on the spot and returned straight to the Sea Realm.

When he hurried back to the Shatang Mansion, he not only saw Master Qing meditating under the tree with her eyes closed, but also sensed a thick aura of Demon Breath swirling around her.

Du Yu couldn't help but feel shocked inside.

Master Qing... is she about to level up?

Master Qing reached Demon Taming General·Peak Level just last late November—her cultivation speed is really not slow.

Is she about to go from "General Qing" to Emperor Qing?

"Still lacking a bit," the meditating woman suddenly spoke, making Du Yu click his tongue in admiration.

He hadn't asked anything, yet she responded—that was clearly the result of powerful perception plus deduction and reasoning.

As expected of General Qing~

Kinda divine, huh?

Yang Qingqing finally opened her eyes, looking at her disciple with a faint look of reproach.

"Master Qing." Du Yu descended rapidly.

It looked like Yang Qingqing was indeed in a critical period of cultivation; she closed her eyes again and said, "The Spiritual Artifact that emerged this time is very amiable.

It's mild-tempered, unwilling to hurt people, and even claims it's looking for someone fated."

Du Yu's face showed surprise. "Oh?"

In fact, Du Yu had seen many friendly Ancient Spiritual Artifacts.

For example, the Shadow Gu Tower, Spirit-Slaying Pestle, and Jade Gourd. Including the Mountain and Sea Bell, and West Xia's Flute, they're all not vicious types.

The thing is, at the strength level of Ancient Spiritual Artifacts, they basically don't need to attack anyone on purpose.

Even a slight move from them would cause a huge disaster.

But before this mission began, Yang Qingqing was already rating the artifact's character, which was actually pretty rare.

Du Yu caught on to the meaning behind Master Qing's words right away: this Ancient Spiritual Artifact was acting cautiously and hadn't caused much of a commotion.

Yang Qingqing continued, "Bring Mengnan and Shiwei together and see if you're fated with this artifact.

If not, we can't just let it wander Great Xia alone—trouble may arise.

State your identity, have a good talk with the artifact, and persuade it to enter the Mountain and Sea Realm for now—we can help it find a master later."

"Does Senior Brother Fu have other tasks?" Du Yu was puzzled and turned to look at the east wing.

Poor Senior Brother Fu. Since Master Qing was cultivating under the tree, he'd chosen to cultivate indoors.

The Shatang Courtyard was big enough, but as a disciple, out of respect for Master, Senior Brother Fu didn't want to intrude.

Coincidentally, Lin Shiwei had made the same choice before.

Now that you think about it, it's kinda funny~

Yang Qingqing just sits under the tree, yet it's like an invisible mountain "presses" Senior Brother Fu inside the house.

He won't even open the window…

Yang Qingqing: "He has no fate with this artifact; let him focus on cultivation."

Du Yu: "Huh?"

Yang Qingqing's face looked a bit odd: "The artifact once said: 'Men and women should not touch — it's ritual.'

In other words, all human males are not fated for it."

Du Yu: ???

That's some deep roleplay!

You're an Artifact Spirit, where did you even get those gender distinctions?

Could it be, like Bai Lan, that the Spirit Master fused her Po into the artifact after death?

Hmm... if they really uphold that view, best not to send my bro to handle this.

If the artifact sees my "human brother" and my "Spiritual Artifact sister" all lovey-dovey, joined at the hip…

Maybe it'll wanna be a justice crusader?

In that case, I'd better not show off my Shadow Gu Tower, either. After all, little tower's a girl, too.

Du Yu kept asking, "Then what about you, Master Qing?"

Yang Qingqing replied softly, "An ordinary person can only have two to three Spiritual Artifacts; otherwise, it'll put too much strain on the body.

I already have two, and right now things are stable.

If I get another one, it might upset my body's balance."

With that, Yang Qingqing sighed: "Anyway, go and persuade it to enter the Mountain and Sea Realm first.

When the time comes, it can see me too. If it's really necessary, we'll negotiate then.

This artifact knows how to advance and retreat and sees the bigger picture—just be sincere and diplomatic, and speak kindly."

"Yes!" Du Yu responded solemnly.

No wonder Master Qing trusts me to lead the team for this job.

Sincerity,

It's always been this king's killer move!

"Go on, don't disturb me for now... hmm." Yang Qingqing suddenly hesitated, her expression slightly stiff.

At the same time, the Demon Breath swirling around her surged even more violently.

Du Yu understood, not daring to disturb the Immortal Master's cultivation. Immediately, he kicked off with Wind around the feet and flew north.

With Shatang pointing the way, he shot straight toward the Dust Spirit Garden—south-central area.

Beside the Wind Chime Tree, Du Yu spotted his main partner and two Demon Pets "throwing flowers."

"Yohoo~ Yohoo!"

Li Mengnan was giddy with joy, hovering mid-air and spinning around in circles.

The illustrious Spirit-level Divine Pet, Wind Witch, was actually willing to celebrate with her, spinning together with the girl.

There was even a snow-white crow circling the two back and forth.

Du Yu: "..."

Normally, one person would put their hands under someone else's armpits and lift them up, spinning them around.

The problem is—Wind Witch has no hands!

No arms, so obviously no armpits either.

So Li Mengnan "lifting Wind Witch up and spinning her around" was literally just grabbing Wind Witch's neck…

This scene was enough to dumbfound Du Yu!

I'm just saying—even if you held its head and spun it,

at least that would look a bit more normal…

"Ah!" As Li Mengnan spun in the air, she naturally spotted Du Yu in the distance.

A faint blush crept up the girl's fair cheeks, as if she felt a little shy.

But come on, this is Li Mengnan!

Her shy mood faded fast, and joy came rushing back like a tidal wave: "Second bro! I'm the same Level as you now!"

Du Yu nodded. "Congrats, congrats."

Thinking about it, he decided he'd better let big bro enjoy his happiness.

Anyway, it'll only last a few days.

After all, I'm about to reach Peak Stage, too.

"Hehe~" Li Mengnan gave her giant plushie—Wind Witch—a big hug.

Her beautiful, enchanting face showed a silly grin that totally broke the goddess vibe.

Wind Witch's knitted face changed too: (*￣︶￣)

Yes, that's the feeling.

"Puh~ pu-pu~" The snow-white crow landed too, perching on top of Wind Witch's head and turning to preen its snowy feathers.

Du Yu sized up the Heterochromatic Demon Pet and asked, "Crow Call leveled up?"

Since Violent Shadow Crows never grow in size, every time they level up, their physique barely changes.

"Yup, Spirit Level now!" Li Mengnan grinned ear to ear. "And Wind Witch reached Spirit Level·Great Success Stage!"

No wonder Li Mengnan was beaming with joy.

Just last October, the Earth Level·Minor Achievement Stage Crow Call, after nearly half a year of training, had ascended to Spirit Level!

A strong Demon Tamer really trains Demon Pets fast.

Just like back when Master Qing helped substitute train Xiaobai.

What's more, Li Mengnan is a Paper Crane Disciple, so her Acupoint Home is fundamentally different from a regular Demon Tamer's.

And the Heterochromatic Demon Pet Violent Shadow Crow truly does have insane growth talent!

With multiple factors combined, this Divine Pet was practically "fast-tracked."

Although, the other one that joined the team at the same time—Ghost Yingluo—is still only at Celestial Level·Peak Stage.

Even though Lin Shiwei's cultivation is higher than Li Mengnan's, Ghost Yingluo was just Peak of Mortal Level when adopted, starting way behind Crow Call.

Du Yu sighed, "So you can learn Violent Shadow Wind Trace now, huh."

First step to apotheosis!

Start with the Demon Skill—Violent Shadow Wind Trace!

This Divine Skill, breaking your body into wind to dive into or escape the battlefield, is just too invaluable!

It slips in everywhere, quietly and seamlessly.

Once you master this Demon Skill, Li Mengnan will have a touch of that "Wind Attribute God" vibe already.

Probably the whole reason Mr. Li chose this Demon Pet for his daughter was this very skill.

Other Demon Tamers might never become a Great Demon Tamer, can't raise a Spirit-level Divine Pet, might never use a Human-Pet Joint Skill.

But the daughter of a Paper Crane Disciple? She has absolutely no such worries—she's destined to unlock all of Crow Call's skills.

"I've already got the theory memorized, about to teach Crow Call now." Li Mengnan said with a giggle.

She only just noticed Du Yu's outfit and said, "You're wearing that sweater again—not bad~ real eye candy."

Du Yu shrugged. Do you have to say it?

This king's been eye candy since forever...

"By the way, we've got a mission." Du Yu threw those random thoughts aside, speaking up.

Li Mengnan's eyes sparkled. "Mission? Spiritual Artifact mission?"

Du Yu: "Mission's in Haixi Province. Flight time, three hours. You go to the Mountain Realm and teach Crow Call first. After I get there, I'll come pick you up from the Mountain Realm.

Master Qing's in an important stage of cultivation, so I can't be popping in and out of the Sea Realm constantly.

Once you're done teaching, you can help me wrangle some Demonic Plants, too."

Li Mengnan asked, puzzled, "What Demonic Plants?"

Du Yu: "Shiwei and I went to the Ten Thousand Plants Garden to pick some out for the Mountain Realm."

Li Mengnan's little face drooped, grumbling, "You went to Ten Thousand Plants Garden and didn't call me?"

Du Yu chuckled. "You leveled up just now.

Besides, the Demonic Plants are all still bundled up in Jia Rong Grass, not even planted yet."

Li Mengnan pouted, grabbed Wind Witch by the head, and slipped behind her. "Fine, let me see what goodies you two picked out."

Wind Witch: T^T

Truly… split open!

Wind Witch split from forehead to hem, turning into a cloak, and settled on her owner's shoulders.

Then Du Yu helped Li Mengnan change into her combat suit and sent her straight to the Mountain Realm.

Honestly, when the girl said she wanted to change into her combat suit, Du Yu thought she'd pick something stylish and cool.

He never imagined Li Mengnan actually picked an oversized white sweater—embroidered with Wind Witch herself on it.

Is big bro and third sis twinning right now?

Hmm...

Du Yu didn't overthink it, just flashed back to the outside world.

Du Yu now left the Ten Thousand Plants Garden and returned to the study to join Lin Shiwei.

Meanwhile, on the other end, Li Mengnan had landed steadily at the Peak of All Mountains, mouth agape, staring blankly at a pile of Demonic Plants.

What the heck are these?

Everything looks dull… why are they all Earth Demonic Plants?

"Whoosh~ whoosh whoosh~"

Li Mengnan reacted instantly, ducking behind a Beard Tree.

Bean-sized clumps of mud pelted onto the Beard Tree with a "crack-crack" and splashed past both sides of Li Mengnan's body.

"So temperamental." Li Mengnan pouted, grabbing a Beard Tree Vine. "Beard Tree's still nicer."

"Snap!" went a crisp crack!

The Great Demon Tamer Nan didn't control her strength and accidentally yanked off a fragile, Mortal Level Beard Tree Vine.

Beard Tree: "..."

Li Mengnan: "..."

"Whoosh~" Suddenly a figure appeared high in the air.

Li Mengnan sensed it and looked up.

Then, as if she'd done something bad, she quickly tossed the Beard Tree Vine deep into the tall Jia Rong Grass thicket. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Covering the evidence?

Lin Shiwei smiled at the scene and landed steadily on the mountain.

Seeing Lin Shiwei's outfit, Li Mengnan blurted, "Third sis, we're telepathic, huh?"

Noting the identical sweater, Lin Shiwei also smiled and nodded.

Li Mengnan: "Next time, let's get Du Yu to wear a Wind Witch sweater too—We'll have the Yan Organization team uniform!"

"You're the leader, it's your call." Lin Shiwei replied casually, picking up Li Mengnan's left wrist.

She looked at the elegant ladies' watch, then continued, "Du Yu said your Crow Call reached Spirit Level?"

"Yup yup."

Lin Shiwei: "Let's teach Crow Call the Demon Skill first. If there's time afterward, we'll plant the Demonic Plants."

Three hours is plenty for the clever Violent Shadow Crow clan.

"Let's go practice at Lion's Roar." Li Mengnan, with Wind around the feet, glanced back in distaste. "Why'd you buy Mud Tree Sap?

Splatting mud all over the place—so messy~"

"It's for the Colorful Elephants—they love playing in the water and rolling in the mud."

"Oh..."