I Have a Golden Crow

It seemed as if he only needed to take one step forward to tangibly step into this scene and return to this warm home.

Du Yu: "The so-called space coordinates, is it a connection?"

"Not quite a connection, just a link." The Void Axe responded, "The master’s feelings for home are rather rich, let’s change to another place."

Then, Du Yu saw the thick trunk of the Kunlun Divine Tree.

"So that’s it." Du Yu understood in his heart.

That sense of close connection still existed, and it was precisely because of this feeling that Du Yu had some misunderstandings just now.

Beside him, Yang Qingqing curiously looked at her disciple, watching his face change rapidly, before he pulled out an illusory axe blade.

Sharp as she was, she had already realized that it was very likely Du Yu was personally using the Void Axe.

"Squeak..."

A pitch black war axe transformed into a 2-meter size, moving slantedly through the open space.

It was as if a transparent curtain was slowly being torn apart by the axe blade, revealing nothingness in the rift.

"Master Qing." Du Yu turned his head, somewhat excited, "Let’s go!"

Yang Qingqing stepped forward, trusting Du Yu immensely: "You can finally wield the Void Axe?"

"Yes!" Du Yu nodded with a smile, calling Han Three, and entered one after the other.

"Whoosh~" Suddenly, several branches came forward, tying the three of them securely.

"It’s me, Divine Tree, it’s me!" For the first time, Du Yu was tied up tightly by the spirit branches, unable to move.

"Du Yu."

"Yes, it’s me." Du Yu struggled, "Don’t worry, I haven’t been controlled..."

When Du Yu and Han Three appeared simultaneously, it was really hard to tell who was the master and who was the servant.

Before Du Yu could finish his words, he only felt his head buzzing: "Whoa~~~"

Streams of Spiritual Qi surged into his brain, washing through his body.

After more than ten seconds, the voice of the Divine Tree, with a hint of sigh, said: "You succeeded."

"Yes, exactly." Du Yu spoke somewhat tensely, "Didn’t I tell you, coming without being reciprocal is impolite."

"Hehe." The Divine Tree chuckled and finally released Du Yu.

Du Yu turned around to look for the soldiers waiting not far away: "Come."

The soldiers fixed their eyes on the giant Han Three and immediately stepped forward.

Regarding the interrogation of the Cold Race, the troops stationed within the Kunlun Realm already had ample experience since Du Yu had brought an Emperor’s Minister before.

And not just one!

And this time...

The character that Du Yu brought was even more jaw-dropping!

Saint Minister!

To put it rudely, this was a character on par with the Seven Saints of Great Xia!

What kind of concept is this?!

Can you imagine one of the Seven Saints of Great Xia standing obediently behind the master and disciple duo, respectfully and submissively?

Compared to the visual impact of the giant Han Three on the soldiers, Du Yu’s actions brought even greater internal shock to them!

In the Demon Taming Continent, Du Yu was already recognized as a "Legendary Demon Tamer".

And this rising star continued to refresh people’s understanding of him time and again!

Du Yu detailed the situation, and Yang Qingqing found a soldier to report on the Cyan Gate Squad’s mission in the Asa Empire, asking the Demon Spirit Squad to communicate internally.

Until everything was finally explained and the soldiers escorted Han Three away, Du Yu took a deep breath: "Hoo..."

Finally, he could take a break.

"You’re tired." The spirit branch, which had always been on Du Yu’s shoulder, also sensed his fatigue.

"Um." Du Yu paused, muttering softly to himself, "Mainly thinking about the big bathtub at home, it’s so comfortable to soak in~"

Would directly saying that he missed home seem kind of weak?

"Then go back and rest, Du Yu, take a night off." The Divine Tree advised, "Discuss any matters tomorrow."

Du Yu turned to look at Master Qing, with a probing expression.

Yang Qingqing smiled and nodded: "This is what you deserve."

"Okay." Du Yu, connecting with the Void Axe in his mind, noted that with the spiritual qi stored in his body, he could only open a spatial rift once in a short period.

"Squeak..."

As the axe blade swept by, Du Yu bade farewell to the spirit branch and entered the spatial rift with Master Qing.

Home, sweet... home?

At this late hour, the bathroom was pitch black.

This was normal, but the Golden Leaf that always guarded and awaited his return was nowhere to be seen.

"The Golden Leaf is being guarded by the Demon Spirit Squad, we’ll fetch it tomorrow." Yang Qingqing said softly.

"Oh... oh." Du Yu nodded.

After completing the mission and returning to Ancient Pine Tower City, Yang Qingqing finally remembered something.

Her expression was complex, and she softly said, "Wash up and have a good sleep."

"Yes, Master Qing." Du Yu planned to see Master Qing to the door, but as soon as he walked out of the bathroom, he sensed something was wrong.

Yang Qingqing remained silent and walked on.

Until the master and disciple duo walked out of the bedroom and into the living room, Du Yu suddenly stopped.

Slowly, Yang Qingqing stopped her steps as well, sighing deeply in her heart.

In the dark living room, silence filled the air, with only the ticking of the clock on the wall breaking the quiet.

The woman turned her head, only to see Du Yu looking northwards at the window, slowly walking towards the balcony.

Yang Qingqing pressed her lips, hesitated for a moment, then silently followed.

Outside the window was a stretch of darkness.

The vibrant and dazzling city that never slept had lost its former colors.

In the neighborhood which should have had thousands of lights, not a single one was lit.

Looking farther, there were pitch black streets, a pitch black city, pitch black... everything.

Du Yu stood before the window, looking at this city shrouded in darkness and said softly: "People have evacuated."

Yang Qingqing moved beside Du Yu, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with him: "Yes."

Du Yu raised his hand, pressing it against the cold window: "Because of me."

The woman placed a hand on Du Yu’s back, gently comforting him: "It’s just moving homes."

Du Yu looked at the dead silent world, a trace of desolation flooding his heart.

It’s like a post-apocalyptic world.

An empty city, a ghost city.

A solitary city.

He never imagined that this bustling city that never slept would turn out like this.

And all of this because of him.

Because he lived in Ancient Pine Tower, and because the Youhan Tree targeted him.

The wrath of the Cold Tree could erupt at any moment.

Du Yu’s hometown could be swallowed by countless Bottomless Abysses at any moment, transforming into a hell on earth.

So the Great Xia ordered people to evacuate, to move away from their homeland, away from this peril.

Yang Qingqing gently rubbed her disciple’s back: "During these days, the Great Xia has been striving to settle the people.

Each family will have a new home, and they will all have a fresh start, don’t worry."

Du Yu was silent, a trace of reminiscence spreading in his mind.

A long time ago, he had stood in the 17th floor living room with Master Qing, and the scene was identical to now.

Back then, Master Qing pointed towards the multitude of lights outside the window, telling Du Yu to protect this city, to guard this world.

And now...

The brightly lit city and the dead silent city, these two scenes flashed alternately in Du Yu’s vision.

Eventually, it faded into its current pitch-black form.

It seems I... couldn’t protect it.

"Du Yu."

"Hm?"

"Don’t blame yourself." Yang Qingqing put a hand on Du Yu’s shoulder, turning his body to face her, "People didn’t move because of you."

The woman’s gentle words lingered in the darkened home: "People moved because of the Youhan Tree."

"Hm." Du Yu nodded.

Yang Qingqing reached out a hand, placing it on Du Yu’s face: "We will bring people back to this homeland.

Someday, we will restore this city to its former bustling glory.

Busy and illuminated."

Someday?

What day?

The day we utterly destroy the Cold Tree, the day we decimate the Youhan Tree Realm!

Seeing the determination in Du Yu’s eyes, Yang Qingqing smiled, her thumb gently brushing across his face: "Don’t think this city is that dark, the lights upstairs will always be on."

Du Yu reached out, clasping the hand resting on his face, nodding firmly.

As for you staying with me... I have no doubt.

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