I Have a Golden Crow-Chapter 822 - 552: The Call of Cold Lake

"Qingci, calm down." Du Yu urged Lu Fei to come forward, persuading the Supreme Lord through the contract.

However, Celestial Cyan Porcelain still stood on the Water Curtain, her claws tightly gripping the handle of the Cold Lake Sword.

Not only that, but she also lowered her dragon head, as if questioning something.

"Nai~" The tiny figure of Bai Yujing swept past the grand Dragon Boat and the side of the sword, arriving at the handle.

"Qingci?" Du Yu flipped off Lu, placing both hands on an icy claw toe, looking up at the enormous dragon head.

"Hiss..." Accompanied by a faint dragon chant, the massive dragon claw finally loosened and slowly moved to the side.

"Nai~" Bai Yujing hurriedly dodged, slipping out through the gaps between the dragon toes, landing beside Du Yu.

Du Yu breathed a sigh of relief and patted the handle of the Cold Lake Sword: "Sorry, Sword Saint, she has quite a temper."

Cold Lake Sword: "..."

Du Yu stroked the cold sword handle with one hand, but his small Human Race palm was quite mismatched with the size of the handle.

It was like touching a giant stone.

"Are you alright?" Du Yu asked with concern.

Finally, a wisp of cold mist tinged with traces of a Soldier's Soul swirled around Du Yu: "Earlier when the Demon Saint spoke, you came this time to resolve some grievances?"

"Ah..." Du Yu dragged out the sound, inwardly realizing trouble.

He had just stopped Celestial Cyan Porcelain, hoping she wouldn't act too harshly.

Did she mean that Celestial Cyan Porcelain just stepped on someone and then talked about resolving grievances?

Isn't that a bit too much of conquering with virtue!

Feeling helpless, Du Yu braced himself and said, "My senior brother wanted to break through to the next stage and face the Celestial Punishment, seeking your protection at that time."

Cold Lake Sword was somewhat puzzled, as it had sheltered countless members of the Human Race who broke through to the next stage under its protection.

"Senior Brother Fu didn't deceive you." Du Yu smiled awkwardly, "He genuinely practices Water and Wood Dual Cultivation, with a high chance of attracting a Water Attribute Celestial Punishment.

However, the whims of heaven are unpredictable, and it ended up being a Thunder Attribute Celestial Punishment, making you, Sword Saint, unfulfilled and causing you considerable trouble."

Cold Lake Sword suddenly realized, finally knowing who Du Yu was referring to!

Instead of continuing to speak aloud, Du Yu used the Demon Soul to convey his thoughts: "Senior Brother Fu wanted to personally visit and apologize, but some issues arose.

Due to the Celestial Punishment, you were displeased, and the Great Xia Bookstore imposed a ban on him, prohibiting him from appearing before you again.

I have come to apologize on his behalf."

The reason Du Yu chose the Demon Soul was to let the Cold Lake Sword sense his sincerity and regret.

Facts proved his approach was correct.

Within the enshrouding white mist, the Cold Lake Sword could acutely perceive Du Yu's mindset.

It was undeniably true that Du Yu's apology at that moment held much more value than expressing regret directly before a battle.

Cold Lake Sword remained silent for a long time, then heaved a deep sigh: "Human Race, you have noble qualities."

Du Yu was startled: "Hmm?"

Cold Lake Sword: "Cold Lake is not as good."

"This..." Du Yu was somewhat at a loss.

"Hmm." Celestial Cyan Porcelain let out a cold hum, and a Demon Soul appeared beside Du Yu.

Calling itself "Cold Lake"?

Not "I" or "Saint"?

Celestial Cyan Porcelain raised her hand, gently stroking Bai Yujing's cheek, her heart gradually calming down.

Cold Lake Sword: "Your Demon Beast possesses unparalleled strength.

Yet your heart remains humble, and you sincerely apologize to Cold Lake."

"That's wonderful!" Du Yu's sudden exclamation startled both the Military Saint and the Supreme Lord.

Du Yu quickly explained, "Celestial Cyan Porcelain spoke at the wrong moment.

I was just afraid you'd misunderstand, thinking we used force to make you submit. In fact, sparring and apologizing are two separate matters."

Cold Lake Sword: "Yes... as you said, the whims of heaven are unpredictable, and I have already applied punishment previously.

This matter is over now."

"Great, Sword Saint, as expected, you are generous!" Du Yu immediately said, "I'll tell the bookstore shortly to revoke Senior Brother Fu's restriction.

Then let Senior Brother Fu personally come to apologize."

Cold Lake Sword: "No need, this matter ends here."

"But how can that be?" Du Yu patted the sword handle, "Since our last parting, Senior Brother Fu has progressed swiftly and significantly increased his strength!

He has now reached the Demon Taming General·Minor Success Stage, and is equipped with an Ancient Spiritual Artifact.

When the time comes, maybe he can play you a tune, and you might take a liking to him, forging a good relationship with Senior Brother Fu!"

Cold Lake Sword: "..."

Yet Du Yu remained straightforward and full of smiles.

The Ice Blue Treasure Bead on the sword handle suddenly flickered gently.

Celestial Cyan Porcelain's slender, beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, her body suddenly passing through Du Yu's form, blocking in front of him.

Water Demon Breath surged over the Treasure Bead.

Immediately after, a stranger appeared above it.

"It's alright, Qingci, I'll have a chat with Cold Lake Sword." Du Yu whispered.

Celestial Cyan Porcelain quietly observed the man, her skirt flaring without wind, her figure slowly retreating.

The misty water form of the man flickered, and when it reassembled, it was already standing in front of Du Yu: "You want Cold Lake to choose a master?"

Du Yu looked at the shape in front of him, barely recognizing it as male, unable to clearly see his features.

Perhaps, this was the image Cold Lake Sword held of its former owner.

After all, before its fall, Cold Lake Sword had not yet cultivated a Soldier's Soul; its mind and intelligence were somewhat lacking, so it didn't know the exact appearance of its master.

Du Yu nodded: "Yes, Senior Brother Fu and I trained under the same master, and we've gone through life and death together several times.

The challenges we face are increasing, and our enemies grow ever stronger.