I Have a Golden Crow

Mountain Ghost Race Leader: "Oh?"

Du Yu: "I want your entire race! Hiss..."

As he spoke, Du Yu suddenly sucked in a sharp breath.

Damn! This king is talking more and more wildly.

This wine really packs a punch?

The Mountain Ghost Race Leader’s heart stirred. All along, it had been troubled by the matter of territory, spending every day dealing with internal trivialities, mired in a swamp.

Its ambition was not limited to that,

Its gaze reached farther. It didn’t want its people to spend generation after generation trapped in this Mountain Demon Realm, trapped in such a living environment.

However, although the Mountain Ghost Race Leader was honored as Demon Emperor, it didn’t have the ability to change the status quo.

Even its leading the clan to settle in the Mountain Demon Realm had been forced on them by the Great Xia Faction.

The Mountain Ghost Race Leader asked, "Why does Du Yu want to cultivate Demon Beast Race?"

Du Yu: "For the diversity of species, for my world to become a true Demon Beast World."

"But that thing you mentioned before about Commanders..."

Du Yu didn’t bother pretending: "Yes, also to strengthen my power, to have one powerful Demon Beast army after another."

Besides, previously taking Black Sheep along to battle in the final exam had already given Du Yu a taste of the sweetness.

The more Demon Beast Races there were inside the Mountain and Sea Bell, the more choices he had for that vacant Acupoint Home.

In the future, depending on what the battlefield required, he’d just bring whoever fit.

Summoned and they come, come and they can fight!

Thinking this to himself, Du Yu linked up with Little Fen Yang: "This Mountain Ghost Race Leader isn’t bad. What do you think?"

Little Fen Yang thought for a bit, then said, "He really does love his people."

Clearly, the earlier scene of the Ghost Demon King raising that massive body and fighting to the death to protect his people had left a deep impression on Little Fen Yang.

Little Fen Yang whispered, "And once the Mountain Ghosts move into the Mountain Realm, we’ll have fruit juice every day~"

Kui Chou suddenly popped out again: "Ah right right right!"

Du Yu: "..."

You two are living the good life—just tasting the flavor, never getting drunk.

Am I supposed to be fine with this or not?

"Mm." Du Yu reined his mind back. Putting the fruit wine aside, his impression of the Ghost Demon King was excellent as well.

And along the way, after several conversations, the Mountain Ghost Race Leader had shown many fine qualities.

He understood reason, knew reverence, and possessed plenty of wisdom and keenness.

Since that’s the case...

Master Qing once gave me an order: make things livelier over at Little Di Xiu’s side, find some Demon Pets to accompany it as it grows.

Thinking of this, Du Yu raised his eyes to look at the Ghost Demon King: "Is the Mountain Ghost Race Leader very interested in my home?"

The Mountain Ghost hesitated briefly, not answering head-on: "I’m very curious about your world."

"Mm." Du Yu nodded. Since the other party is a clever monkey, then let’s open the windows and speak plainly.

He asked directly, "Is this place not good?"

Mountain Ghost Race Leader: "It’s good."

Du Yu, however, smiled: "Mountain Ghost, our Demon Souls are linked."

"Heh heh." The Mountain Ghost chuckled and shook his head. "The Otherworld may be vast, but there are a full six Ghost Demon Races here; it’s still a bit crowded.

Within the range of the Twin Trees, there’s a powerful Ghost Demon Race entrenched there. My clan can’t enjoy the best cultivation environment.

You’ve seen it too—our territory is the closest to the Otherworld Gate. That position...

Though my clan can get the most statues, it also means we’re constantly disturbed by the Human Race, and the statues we harvest are often snatched away."

Fair is fair, the Demon Soul bond is basically a BUG-level existence; neither side can utter even half a lie.

Du Yu looked at the Mountain Ghost and said bluntly, "I can give you a territory far larger and better than anything you’ve imagined. Your race will no longer be disturbed.

Within your territory there is also a Demonic Plant, and it’s a Demonic Plant with the potential for Becoming a Saint.

While it’s still young, you can accompany it as it grows, build a bond, and let that place become your true homeland."

The Mountain Ghost Race Leader slowly put down his wine bowl, looking at Du Yu with a solemn expression.

Du Yu went on, "I can also give you the most top-tier cultivation environment in the world.

Within your territory, there is an Ancient Demonic Plants that has already become a Saint. It releases Fire and Earth dual-element Demon Breath."

The Mountain Ghost Race Leader’s heart was greatly stirred, his gaze fixed straight on Du Yu.

He seemed to understand why the majority of the Demon Beast Race in Du Yu’s home were Earth Element Demon Beasts.

He also understood Du Yu’s previous line: ’Every Demon Beast army can cultivate conveniently along the way, doubling the results with half the effort’!

With a Saint-level Ancient Demonic Plants by your side, whose cultivation wouldn’t be twice the result for half the effort?

And Du Yu continued speaking: "I can even help you expand and flourish your race.

I have another Nameless Tree, this special Demonic Plant produces Nameless Tree Fruit that can make Demon Beasts have more offspring."

The Mountain Ghost Race Leader’s heart gave a jolt, his eyes blazing!

Du Yu’s three statements jabbed at three vital points of the Mountain Ghost Race Leader in a row, each heavier, each striking deeper into the Spirit!

This was simply an invitation that couldn’t be refused...

"Ha~" Du Yu suddenly let out a strange nasal sound.

Is my family background maybe a little too good?

This... I kind of want to become my own Demon Pet!

"Mmm~ mmm~~~" Suddenly, a muffled cry came from the table.

Du Yu snapped back to himself and looked over.

He saw the tiny body of the Divine Ghost Firefly swaying unsteadily, seemingly unable even to hold the torch, looking exactly like a drunk.

While Du Yu and the Mountain Ghost Race Leader were chatting, half a jar of Mountain Ghost Brew on the stone table had been secretly drunk by the little fellow.

"Huh?" Du Yu was a bit dumbfounded.

Staring at the dazed, wobbling Divine Ghost Firefly, several question marks popped up over Du Yu’s head.

With that kind of body structure, you can get drunk?

Where would the alcohol even be absorbed... hey!

Seeing Little You Ying about to topple off the stone table, he immediately stretched out both hands and caught the little guy.

"Mmm~"

Du Yu laughed. "Come on, let’s go back into the Acupoint and sleep for a bit."

"Not going back, Du Yu~ not going back." The Divine Ghost Firefly shook its head repeatedly. "Du Yu hold, hold!"

Du Yu: "..."

Are you really going to act drunk on me?

"Hold me, hold me~"

"Alright, alright." Du Yu cradled the cool little Ghost Firefly, patting its head.

"Mmm~" The Divine Ghost Firefly nestled in Du Yu’s arms, snuggling against his chest affectionately, its voice very small, soft and sticky, "Hold me."

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Five thousand words, end of the month—begging for Monthly Passes!