I Have a Golden Crow-Chapter 682 - 482 Good affinity?

In the Ancient Pine Tower in January, night fell early.

By just after six o'clock, the sky was already fully dark, and snowflakes were drifting down.

Perhaps because of the city lights and the swirling snow and mist, the sky, which should have been pitch-black, glowed faintly with a dull rose color.

"Click."

With the opening of the café door, several people filed out.

Liu Juncai looked at the snowflakes falling from the sky: "At this time of year, the polar night in the Third District shouldn't be over yet."

Lin Shihao: "If we take night vision gear, let's see whether the Bookstore will let us use it."

Listening to their conversation, Du Yu didn't chime in.

The darkness never troubled Du Yu at all.

On the contrary, the darker the environment, the deeper Du Yu's camouflage became.

Lin Shiwei said softly, "Let's go."

Liu Juncai invited again, "Not staying for dinner together?"

Lin Shiwei shook her head, "See you in a few days."

As soon as she finished, she seemed to feel that was a bit abrupt, and turned her head to look at Du Yu.

Of course, Du Yu wouldn't mind something this trivial with Lin Shiwei. Worst case, he'd go home and cook for her~

He waved to his teammates with a smile, "See you, see you, catch you on the 5th."

The Third District was special—ordinary means of transportation couldn't get there.

The Bookstore required students to gather on the 5th at the Great Xia Capital City, and they would arrange the trip uniformly.

"Alright then, drive safe." Liu Juncai smiled gracefully, no longer insisting, and waved goodbye to the other two.

Only after watching the two of them get in the car did she say softly, "Not a bit of arrogance—that's so rare."

Lin Shihao and Liu Junxing both knew the girl was talking about Du Yu.

In everyday life, Du Yu was almost a model of "restrained sharpness."

Whereas Lin Shiwei at his side couldn't hide her edge at all.

Even just now when leaving the café, Lin Shiwei had to deliberately avoid the staff.

Come to think of it, with the upbringing and influence of the Purple Gold Dragon Pattern Bracelet, Lin Shiwei was well-suited to dining and dashing?

Ordinary people facing her commands probably wouldn't dare rebel.

"That's not arrogance?" Lin Shihao silently complained in his heart. "Doesn't answer messages, doesn't pick up the phone..."

"Maybe he's just really busy." Liu Juncai said softly. "You saw him running missions in Jihua Village and Gossoxone several times."

And that was just the stuff that couldn't be kept secret, the parts that were exposed. What about the rest?

Those secret assignments were just like Du Yu's true strength.

Liu Juncai had reason to believe—what Du Yu kept hidden was far greater, and more, than what he showed!

This was a real golden opportunity!

Liu Juncai was pondering in her heart,

If, in the Seven Provinces and One City joint exam, with the Great Xia Capital City team participating, Shaohai Province could come in first...

The elders in the clan would definitely be very pleased.

Lin Shihao: "..."

He looked helplessly at Liu Juncai—whose side are you even on?

"Hehe~" Seeing her boyfriend's expression, Liu Juncai couldn't help but laugh, "Come on, let's get dinner, I'm starving."

Lin Shihao: "Ah, ah, okay."

With the trio heading off to dinner, Du Yu got in his car, giving Lin Shiwei a ride home.

In the passenger seat, Lin Shiwei watched the city at night and asked, "Do you have any thoughts about that arrow?"

"Huh?" Du Yu was stunned for a moment. Where did that come from?

Lin Shiwei: "Demon Soldier Bows are common, but Demon Soldier Arrows are rare, especially one that's Fire Attribute."

Du Yu: "Mm... "

"Yeah, yeah~" Little Fen Yang suddenly piped up. "This Cold Ashen Arrow sounds pretty badass, doesn't it?"

Du Yu had to agree.

If it could suppress the Cold Beast Army surging out of the Bottomless Pit, the arrow must be powerful.

Little Fen Yang blinked his big eyes, "Didn't Du Yu want an arrow that could burn everything to ash?"

"Uh." At the red light, Du Yu gently brought the car to a stop.

Nice, Little Fen Yang.

You actually remembered this king's bold words from back in the day?

That bow that could shoot open the Celestial Gate had not yet appeared.

But the arrow that could burn everything to ash had shown up first.

Du Yu communicated mentally, "Wouldn't it be hard to approach an arrow like that?

Even Master Qing, who's a Demon Taming General·Peak Stage, can't pick up the Mountain Fire Saber."

"Who says we have to use it now?" Little Fen Yang grumbled. "We can just get close and make contact!

Like you always say, maybe we'll leave a good impression~"

Du Yu: "..."

Little Fen Yang: "If you really want to pick it up now, I can try for you~"

Du Yu was intrigued, "Oh?"

"Shouldn't be a problem," Little Fen Yang muttered softly. "With me here, at least you won't get burned to ashes."

Du Yu: ???

Such a boost to my sense of safety!

"We have to seize this rare opportunity," Lin Shiwei cut off Du Yu's train of thought.

Because Du Yu hadn't answered, she misread his intention.

The girl looked at the swirling snow under the streetlights and said softly, "The Third District isn't like other Demon Soldier Realms.

It's not a place we can just go whenever we want."

Indeed, that's how it was.

Xuena City was a war zone that had been sealed off for decades.

The only reason they were even allowed in this time was because the Great Xia Bookstore had made it possible; as for individuals wanting to enter, obviously impossible.

Lin Shiwei turned her head to Du Yu, "You have the strength to subdue Holy Grade Demon Soldiers."

With the light turning green, Du Yu silently stepped on the gas, not responding.

Lin Shiwei: "When the Lion Bone Scythe didn't submit, we beat it down to General Grade and made it give in.

Since you could tame the Lion Bone Scythe, you can do the same with the Cold Ashen Arrow.

Besides, the Cold Ashen Arrow has no conflict of interest with us, no grudges, no need to draw swords against each other.

You can move it with your sincerity, your strength, and your potential."

The car slowed and stopped in front of a supermarket.

Lin Shiwei, looking puzzled, glanced at Du Yu.

Du Yu looked at the Purple Gold Little Dragon weaving between the girl's fingers. "Calm down, I'll go buy you an ice cream."

Lin Shiwei shot Du Yu a playful glare, clearly realizing something, and lightly shook her finger.

The Purple Gold Little Dragon obediently swam back and reformed into a bracelet, its faint purple glow fading quietly.

Du Yu coaxed, "You know the Bureau's rules—try not to use Spiritual Artifacts during the exam."

Of course, the Twenty-Ninth Bureau's requirement was only "try."

If there was real danger, you just used it—nothing matters more than your life.

"Mm." Lin Shiwei nodded lightly.

Watching Du Yu open the door and get out, Lin Shiwei asked curiously, "You're really going to buy it?"

"Just restocking supplies for the Sea Realm." Du Yu looked at her. "You don't need to get out, the two of us together look like a robbery."

Lin Shiwei: "..."

She gazed at Du Yu's departing figure, fingers tracing the intricate patterns on her bracelet.

Soon, with the help of the store clerk, Du Yu had filled the trunk with food and water.

Back in the car, he tossed Lin Shiwei an ice cream. "Are you going to Aunt Su's, or back to mine?"

Lin Shiwei: "Back to Huishan Realm, to hang out with Cancan for a few more days."

"Alright."

"About that arrow?"

"I'll try and see if I can leave a favorable impression."

Finally, Lin Shiwei smiled a little.

She opened her ice cream and, as if giving a reward, brought it to Du Yu's lips.

Du Yu was a bit exasperated and kept shaking his head no.

Well now~

When it comes to increasing my power, she's more motivated than I am?

Seeming to sense Du Yu's feelings, Lin Shiwei said, "This world is very dangerous."

Du Yu looked at the snowy road ahead and nodded quietly.

What's funny is, the more they grew, the more dangerous this world became.

If, like those with mediocre talent, a Demon Tamer spent a year or two cultivating yet remained a Prentice or Journeyman...

The world they faced would actually be all music and dancing.

The two chatted idly as they made their way back to Xishu Garden.

In the underground parking lot, Du Yu looked around. Since no one was there, he moved all the supplies from the trunk into the Sea Realm.

He didn't need to go himself—when Shatang saw the supplies, she'd take care of moving them to the Fire Phoenix Tree's east wing storeroom.

They went upstairs together, and as soon as they got home, they were met with a surprise.

By chance, they walked in on the Golden Leaf's advancement!

Golden Leaf had a really good personality—even in the critical moment of its advancement, it still rushed to open the door for Du Yu.

"No, no, you keep advancing, I'll take my shoes off myself." Du Yu grabbed the golden stem and quickly tossed it back.

"Swish—"

The golden leaves surged like waves, billowing again and again.

Thick waves of Fire Demon Breath and Earth Demon Breath washed over the two of them again and again.

Golden leaves shimmered everywhere, glowing softly.

Making their already luxurious home appear even more splendid.

After a while, the Golden Leaf finally settled down.

"Ha, congratulations." Du Yu reached out and grabbed a glowing leaf.

He could sense it—the Golden Leaf had reached Celestial Level·Peak Stage.

Seeing the happy pair of master and plant, Lin Shiwei also caressed a leaf and didn't say anything to spoil the mood.

This world wasn't fair—species were divided into high and low, noble and base.

Plants like Golden Leaf could not undergo Spirit Transformation, and their potential and talent were most likely capped.

"Here, let me water you today." Du Yu strode to the living room bathroom and scooped a ladle of water.

But when he came out all excited, he was momentarily dumbfounded. "Wait, where's your flowerpot?"

"Hehe~" Little Fen Yang suddenly giggled. "Du Yu really loves his demonic plant."

Du Yu blushed a bit. "Mainly Xiaoye is very independent... mm, self-reliant and strong."

"Swish—" The pile of golden leaves under the TV wall slowly parted.

Du Yu hurried over, watering as he asked, "How do you feel? Any room to grow?"

A stem bobbed up and down, nodding.

Lin Shiwei looked a bit surprised—because she had a Demon Soul floating over her palm, and Golden Leaf wasn't lying?

Her curiosity unconsciously reached Golden Leaf.

A faint, timid voice floated into Lin Shiwei's mind: "Demon Fruit once helped me."

"Oh." Lin Shiwei suddenly understood.

Du Yu suggested, "I have a demonic plant in the Mountain Realm, also fire and earth dual attribute like you.

That one's even a Great Demon Saint!

Want me to send you there for extra training, let it help you break through Spirit Level?"

Du Yu didn't expect such a strong reaction from Golden Leaf.

A pile of stems waved frantically left and right, swishing. "No, I want to stay here, I'm fine, please..."

"Please what?" Du Yu quickly patted the leaves. "Just stay, you can always stay here.

Don't worry, with me around, no one can chase you away. No more demonic plants will be added to the house either."

Golden Leaf: "Mm, mm, thank you, thank you..."

Watching the stem dutifully returning the ladle to the bathroom, Du Yu sighed helplessly.

That childhood trauma—probably couldn't be healed in a lifetime.

Just as Du Yu was worrying, another golden stem rolled his buzzing phone over.

Senior Li Jing?

"Senior Brother?" Du Yu answered the call.

"Kid, where did you get the Demon Beast info?" Before anything else, a gruff question came from the phone.

Du Yu thought for a moment and answered, "Ah, from the Shatang Tree in the Sea Realm."

Li Jing: "No wonder! We flipped through the books and actually found it!"

Du Yu's heart leapt. "It's not the Flower-forehead Goose, right?"

Li Jing: "It's way bigger than the Flower-forehead Goose!

And it's extinct—the modern Demon Taming World doesn't have this species."

Du Yu sighed inwardly. Already extinct?

In fact, he was mentally prepared. After all, he hadn't found any birds with similar traits in books or online guides.

Li Jing kept talking: "According to the book, the bird's name is Sea of Sorrow.

Crown crest, white beak, red feet, blue-gray wings broad and long, with plumage flowing and graceful, and a slim, elegant build...

I sent you all the info, check your messages."

Du Yu sighed lightly, "Thanks, Senior Brother, I'll look now."