Chapter 1336 - 848: Fourfold Joy

In the blink of an eye, Du Yu had been cultivating hard for several days.

He had been strictly following his master’s orders, keeping an excellent schedule, and in just a few days he’d reaped harvest after harvest!

It wasn’t that Du Yu himself had advanced—he was still far from the Demon Taming Emperor level—but his battle pets and Demon Soldiers were really living up to expectations.

First up was Bai Yujing!

The Bai Clan Leader had smoothly advanced, transforming into "Emperor Bai," and had learned a Demon Skill that made Du Yu both happy and worried—Mist Immortal.

Bai Yujing had finally gotten what she’d always wished for: she could now link her life to Du Yu’s.

Whether she was summoned out, or dwelling deep within the Acupoint Home, so long as Bai Yujing activated this Demon Skill, man and deer would enter a life-sharing state.

From now on, killing Du Yu alone would become a rather difficult thing.

Unless the enemy could, in an extremely short time, deliver a devastating blow to Du Yu, Bai Yujing would have no way to help.

Otherwise, no matter what attack Du Yu faced, he could share the life loss with the Bai Clan Leader.

That was exactly the source of Du Yu’s mixed feelings!

Demon Skill·Mist Immortal looks like a healing technique, but in truth it’s "cutting your own flesh to feed the hawk."

Bai Yujing is literally using her own life to trade for Du Yu’s life.

Honestly, Du Yu had no idea what that damn so-called Creator was thinking!

If you’re not going to give the Dust Spirit Deer clan a healing skill, then don’t. They’re originally Wind Demonic Beasts; it’s perfectly normal for them not to have healing techniques.

If you insist on giving them one, then at least give them a normal one!

Why do you have to pull this kind of stunt?

The key point is, the Dust Spirit Deer clan is actually especially good at this!

The Immortal Deer don’t need anyone to teach them; they just figure it out on their own.

Just like how this race can sacrifice its own strength and condense Dust Spirit Beads, this kind of self-sacrificing behavior seems to have been etched into the bones of the Immortal Deer.

Back then, Bai Lu and Yiren also mastered it without a teacher.

The couple both comprehended Demon Skill·Mist Immortal the very moment they advanced to Demon Emperor.

About this, Du Yu could only secretly sigh, and in his heart swear ten thousand times—to be cautious and careful!

He couldn’t stop Bai Yujing from becoming an Emperor; that’s not something a person can do.

Likewise, Du Yu had no way to stop Bai Yujing from comprehending this technique.

All Du Yu could do was be careful, then even more careful, and not get Xiaobai dragged down just because he got hurt.

Speaking of which, right after Bai Yujing first used Mist Immortal, those surging torrents of life force left Du Yu completely disoriented...

On the level of the flesh, the Beast Race has a natural advantage.

Even Du Yu in full condition was still just a weakling chick in front of "Emperor Bai."

Back then, Du Yu was literally forced to the ground by Bai Yujing’s life-force infusion!

The life force she passed to him was overflowing; his bodily vessel simply couldn’t hold it, and the life force kept spilling out.

Mm... it really had a kind of "milk overflowing" feeling?

Only after no small amount of coaxing did the Little Sweet Sister finally withdraw her Divine Technique.

Bai Yujing also realized more clearly that Du Yu didn’t have a weak constitution—he was just born this weak...

Because of that, Little Sweet Sister even tried to comfort Du Yu, which left him both amused and exasperated.

As a member of the Human Race, Du Yu liked to think of himself as sturdy and strong, vigorous as a dragon and fierce as a tiger.

He could walk up to the 17th floor in one breath without breaking a sweat~

But in front of the Beast Race·Demon Emperor, especially in front of Bai Yujing, whose physical strength was overwhelming and HP bar ridiculously thick, Du Yu was basically just a tiny weak chick.

The Bai Clan Leader was of course gentle and kind; her comfort was sincere.

It was that hateful Little Fen Yang instead, laughing and yelling things like "Du Yu is so weak~".

Hearing that, Du Yu felt a weird sense of déjà vu, like dead memories were rushing back to kill him again.

It was really painful~

As for the second happy surprise that came to Du Yu...

It was that the Divine Demon Bow advanced to Fourth Level·Platinum Grade!

Forged from Twin Trees, right beneath the Twin Trees and right at Du Yu’s side, it underwent a spectacular advancement.

This time, Du Yu had joy without worry.

At that moment, Du Yu immediately picked up the Divine Demon Bow and started randomly shooting at the Dust Spirit Deer herd!

Such behavior scared the Immortal Deer badly; they thought their master had gone crazy.

But when the first "conspicuous bag" was hit, that Dust Spirit Deer not only wasn’t hurt; instead, a Twin Tree Seal appeared on its body.

The coiling, growing Twin Tree Seal was beautiful to behold!

Not only was the mark beautiful, its Array effect was beautiful as well.

Demon Breath from all around surged toward the Tree Seal and merged into the Dust Spirit Deer’s body, making that conspicuous bag feel extremely comfortable, crying out again and again.

From then on, the Dust Spirit Deer all stopped moving.

They obediently stood where they were, tilting their heads at Du Yu, all wanting him to shoot them once...

And it was at that very moment that the Divine Demon Bow comprehended its second Array!

Calling it the second Array isn’t exactly accurate, though.

There’s no doubt the Divine Demon Bow is the most special, top-tier Demon Soldier in the world!

It’s even a growth-type Divine Weapon!

As the Twin Divine Trees had said, in Du Yu’s hands, the Divine Demon Bow would ultimately grow into whatever form Du Yu wanted.

And Du Yu had long since decided not to interfere with the growth path of the Divine Demon Bow, letting it be itself!

But in the course of using it, Du Yu naturally had some thoughts.

For example, if he shot arrows one by one, the Dust Spirit Deer would have to wait forever.

The battlefield is a place where every second counts; as a support, if you get a buff on your teammates one second earlier, the tide of battle could be completely overturned!

With Du Yu in that kind of mental state, the Divine Demon Bow activated the "Multi-Arrow Array."

This scene left Du Yu utterly dumbfounded.

Li Mengnan at his side was also full of amazement.

Before this, the girl hadn’t fully realized just how much weight the words "growth-type Divine Weapon" carried!

Other Demon Soldiers, once forged and coming out of the furnace, have their Demon Soldier Arrays fixed for life.

The effects of those Arrays might increase as the Demon Soldier advances, but the number and types of Arrays absolutely do not change.

The Divine Demon Bow, though, is something else entirely!

My master thinks I lack an Arrow Array?

All right then, I’ll learn one!

After that single Multi-Arrow volley, Du Yu stopped drawing and nocking arrows, and instead had a heart-to-heart talk with the Divine Demon Bow.

Master Qing had once warned Du Yu to stabilize his mind and firm up his faith.

Du Yu passed on the same advice to the Divine Demon Bow.

Be steadfast!

Du Yu’s nurturing philosophy had never changed: I am indeed your master, and I will provide help and support in every way I can.

But you must not change yourself just to cater to me.

In the end, you need to become a better version of yourself, not the "better you" I have in my mind.

Much to Du Yu’s relief, the Divine Demon Bow genuinely wanted "Multi-Arrow."

It doesn’t want to help just one or two living beings.

It wants to help all living things under heaven!

The Divine Demon Bow wants to unleash an array with a single shot, letting thousands of troops all receive its blessing!

Even though the Divine Demon Bow is still weak and can’t clearly transmit its thoughts, after Du Yu sensed it again and again, he more or less grasped what it meant.

This Demon Soldier Bow, made from the Twin Trees, carries on the very same ideal as the Twin Trees.

Which made Du Yu silently praise it over and over in his heart.

At this point, Du Yu didn’t say anything more.

As for Du Yu’s third joy...

For now it can only be counted as a "half joy."

That was when Du Yu went to visit the Dixiu Tree, and was meditating and cultivating beneath it with Li Mengnan, when the Desolate Silver Lynx inside him suddenly sent a thought.

She was about to advance!

The Desolate Silver Lynx had advanced to Demon Emperor·Minor Success Stage early last November, and it was now late March.

Counting the days, it had already been more than four months.

Though that’s a long time, don’t forget, the Desolate Silver Lynx is a Demon Emperor, not some General Level or Spirit Level riffraff.

For her to have such growth speed is already astonishing!

Of course Du Yu was delighted, and the Desolate Silver Lynx also clearly stated her demand: on the day I advance, you be ready to act as my cushion.

As for being a cushion, Du Yu had long since gotten used to it.

If he could, Du Yu would love for the Desolate Silver Lynx to advance on the spot; he’d willingly lie down right there as Lord Baojun’s cushion.

Just me—am I enough for you to sleep on?

If that’s not enough, I’ll drag Li Mengnan over too.

Let you experience what a proper double bed feels like~

On this, the Foolish Monarch expressed great satisfaction.

In fact, the Desolate Silver Lynx had slept on a double bed before, that was under the Fire Phoenix Tree.

But that time she hadn’t slept very comfortably; the two tiny Human Race people beneath her kept chatting, looking all nonchalant.

Which had really pissed the Desolate Silver Lynx off.

This time, Lord Baojun was all ready to reclaim her dignity.

With Du Yu full of expectation, time rolled on to the night of the 27th.

"Ah~"

Under the Dixiu Tree, Li Mengnan stretched with a vicious little groan.

She was cradling a Miaoxiang Bowl in her arms, wildly plundering the Demon Breath between heaven and earth.

It’s only because Du Yu was beside her that he could still cultivate normally; after all, most of his Demon Breath came from the Shadow Gu Tower inside him.

If it were anyone else cultivating here, they’d probably not even get a sip of soup.

"Shasha~"

The Dixiu Tree lowered a branch, its heart-shaped leaves seeking out the girl’s soft white palm, and carefully placing themselves into it.

"Hehe." Still mid-stretch, Li Mengnan couldn’t help letting out a tinkling laugh.

She squeezed the leaves, feeling the Dixiu Tree’s obedience.

Dixiu really was very good; every time the two of them arrived, the Dixiu Tree would pour Demon Breath toward the ground beneath it with all its might.

And while they were cultivating, even its leaves would freeze in place, as if scared to make the slightest sound that might disturb the master and mistress beneath it.

"Du Yu." Li Mengnan rubbed the Dixiu leaves between her fingers, turning her head to the side.

"Mm?" Du Yu sat in meditation with his eyes closed, answering softly.

"It’s night, let’s go back and rest." Li Mengnan glanced at the expensive watch on her wrist, and advised him.

When it came to the concept of "balancing work and rest," Li Mengnan practiced it very thoroughly.

"Oh." Du Yu was a bit helpless, constantly feeling like his girlfriend was some teaching assistant Master Qing had planted by his side.

"Shasha~"

The Dixiu Tree timidly asked, "Will you come again?"

"Of course we will, Little Di Xiu." Li Mengnan stood up, gently comforting the Dixiu Tree, "We cultivate every day, we’ll come keep you company again."

Actually, over this period, the two of them had already cultivated under the Dixiu Tree for many days.

But every time they parted, the Dixiu Tree would ask this same question.

And every time, Li Mengnan would give the same answer, never showing the slightest impatience.

She really liked the Dixiu Tree, and was happy to cultivate here; the only flaw with this place was that there were too many Enchanting Demons.

Their ghastly shrieks were eerie and terrifying, making people’s hearts flutter uneasily.

"Okay~" The Dixiu Tree happily wrapped around the girl’s wrist, its branches swaying nonstop.

Whether on purpose or not, one of its Dixiu Leaves even covered the girl’s wristwatch.

Chances are, next time the two come, the Dixiu leaves will keep covering that hateful watch, right?

"Alright." Du Yu wrapped his arms around the girl’s warm, soft jade-like body, gently untangling the leaves from her arm, and took the chance to bid the Dixiu Tree farewell.

Li Mengnan watched this scene with a beaming smile, and only when Bell Shadow flickered and the two of them returned to their home on the 16th floor did the smile on the girl’s face suddenly freeze.

Then, her little face flushed red in a whoosh.

Du Yu realized it too!

The living room lights were blazing, and the TV was on as well.

He slowly turned his head, looking toward the sofa.

There, a graceful figure in light green was sitting on the sofa, quietly watching the two of them.

"Mm." Li Mengnan, cheeks burning, lowered her head and gently pushed Du Yu.

Du Yu immediately let go of the embrace, stumbling over his words: "Qing, Master Qing."

Yang Qingqing didn’t respond; she had her legs elegantly crossed, quietly looking at the young man and woman.

She understood everything about what was going on between her disciples.

As a Demon Tamer, her life and lifestyle had long since transcended the mundane; there wasn’t much to say.

Du Yu said carefully, "Master Qing?"

At last, the woman spoke: "You went to cultivate."

"Yes." Du Yu answered in a small voice, then added, "Just now the Dixiu Tree was wrapping around Mengnan, so I rescued her back..."

Yang Qingqing looked at her disciple with a half-smile, listening to his clumsy explanation, and simply said, "This afternoon, Elder Feng came to the Bureau."

"Huh?"

"The Sea of Sorrow has successfully advanced to Supreme."

Du Yu’s eyes lit up; that Female Sea of Sorrow that could fill rivers and lakes had finally become Supreme?!

That’s great news!

This king just gained another Supreme friend—absolutely delightful~

Yang Qingqing said, "The Sea of Sorrow misses the Sea of Sorrow very much."

There probably weren’t many people who could understand that sentence.

Du Yu hurriedly said, "Should I go to the Sea Realm to pick you up now, Master Qing?"

"Just go straight to the Bureau." Yang Qingqing said casually, then turned her eyes to the TV.

"Okay."