I Have a Golden Crow

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Withering Prosperity Tree.

This tree is notorious among the demonic plant species.

Within the Great Xia Realm, it’s very rare for people to see this species of tree.

Due to the ever-present Demon Spirit Squad, which reacts extremely swiftly, as soon as any signs of a Withering Prosperity Tree appear, they will destroy it immediately.

The name "Withering Prosperity" carries its own meaning.

One tree thrives, all else dies.

Once a Withering Prosperity Tree grows, nothing will survive within a few kilometers!

Whether common plants or demonic plants, all life force will be drained.

If it’s a demonic plant, even things like demon breath energy won’t be spared.

All attributes of demon breath, the Withering Prosperity Tree will accept them all, rejecting none.

As for passing Demon Beasts, Demon Tamers, and even ordinary people, none will be spared.

The Withering Prosperity Tree indiscriminately extracts life force and various energies; its desire to attack is extremely strong, which is also the nature of this tree species.

To this day, people haven’t figured out how the Withering Prosperity Tree is born.

No matter how many are killed, they can’t be eradicated.

It’s like an ordinary tree species suddenly mutated and sprouted from underground.

Even low-level Withering Prosperity Trees are terrifying enough, but a Saint-level Withering Prosperity Tree...

It’s something Yang Qingqing has never heard of, or even dared imagine!

No wonder it’s the Ashen World; anything can grow here.

"Damn, I wondered why I couldn’t find this grass." Kui Chou muttered grudgingly, "Turns out it was hidden and imprisoned."

"Poor little grass." Little Fen Yang suddenly spoke up.

Hearing Little Fen Yang willing to speak, Du Yu’s heart immediately lightened, saying, "Don’t worry, Little Fen Yang, we’ll go help it now."

"Okay." Little Fen Yang replied softly, "Du Yu, be careful, that strange tree sounds very powerful."

"Don’t worry!" Du Yu laughed, "With the Youhan Tree felled, what’s one Withering Prosperity Tree to me?

I’m not good at much, but when it comes to chopping trees, I’m an expert!"

You have to admit, the name does sound pretty cool?

"Hehe~" Du Yu’s boastful response finally brought a smile to Little Fen Yang’s face.

Kui Chou also gave a snort.

Kui Chou didn’t know if tree chopping was Du Yu’s forte, but when it came to amusing the young, this guy sure had a knack.

"Leave here, Human Race." Xun Grass advised, "Return to your homeland, to the blue sky, white clouds, fragrant flowers...

Go back, this place is dangerous; don’t waste your life here."

Yang Qingqing glanced at the disciples and spoke, "We will help you."

Xun Grass was truly heartfelt and earnest: "Even the Youhan Army avoids this tree, not daring to provoke it, you should leave."

It seems Xun Grass has witnessed a lot on the journey to find a new home, even able to accurately use the term "Youhan."

One must admit, dealing with the Withering Prosperity Tree is indeed a quite troublesome task.

Because in battle, the Withering Prosperity Tree truly grows stronger the more it’s fought!

Be careful not to let its branches scrape you; any contact will steal various energies from your body, and it will use it to replenish itself.

Even to repair itself!

Withered and flourishing...

All things wither, only I flourish.

Du Yu spoke: "I must go to that bamboo forest."

"Why? Human Race, why are you so stubborn?" Xun Grass was quite displeased, "You say you’re searching for survivors, but I’ve already told you, the strange tree is hidden in the bamboo forest; there are no survivors here.

The bamboo forest exists because the strange tree keeps it!

These resilient bamboo trees get their life force drained time and again, becoming nourishment for the strange tree."

Indeed.

Du Yu suddenly realized.

He was only thinking about the Chi Bear’s Courtyard, but forgot the rest.

With the presence of the Withering Prosperity Tree, how could the magnificent Chi Bear from his vision exist in the bamboo forest?

Yang Qingqing looked at her apprentice, noticing his slightly dejected demeanor.

This body language already spoke volumes.

Since Du Yu hadn’t disclosed what his vision depicted, the others weren’t aware of his intentions.

As for his so-called search for survivors...

Ridiculous! How could there be any?

Yang Qingqing contemplated and asked on behalf of her apprentice: "Was this bamboo forest once Chi Bear’s homeland?"

Xun Grass: "I’m not sure, but there are traces of the Beast Race living here. So, are you looking for some Bear Race Demon Beast?

There are no Demon Beasts left in the world; they went extinct many years ago, or perhaps you’re searching for treasures left by the Bear Race..."

Xun Grass suddenly paused here.

"What?" Yang Qingqing immediately pursued.

Xun Grass: "The bamboo forest holds only one special item, a spiritual artifact drained of energy; is this your goal?"

"Spiritual artifact?" Du Yu’s eyes brightened as he looked down at the bluegrass and yellow flowers, "What spiritual artifact?"

Xun Grass: "A seal."

Du Yu’s breath slightly halted: !!!

A seal?!

Recalling the vision from the Bamboo Shadow Thunder Pool, Du Yu suddenly awoke!

The grand Chi Bear’s gesture was with one hand spread before it, another hand grasping something, stamping heavily into the palm!

Isn’t this precisely a seal?

So this seal is similar to a Mountain and Sea Bell or Seven Treasures Staff as a magical artifact?

That grand Chi Bear exists in the world behind the seal?

Xun Grass: "Human Race, you’re tempted."

Du Yu nodded firmly: "Yes! It’s this! The seal is what I’m searching for!"

His response was resolute, but Xun Grass fell silent.

Yang Qingqing placed a hand on Du Yu’s shoulder, softly asking: "Are you sure?"

"Master Qing, I’m sure." Du Yu was so excited he was almost trembling.

Everything made sense!

If all goes well, Du Yu is about to meet a powerful Chi Bear.

Bear in mind, the Chi Bear Race mostly stops at the Emperor Level; to become a Saint, generations of Chi Bears have no doubt paid enormous efforts.

The Chi Bear in the vision was so colossal in size that it might surpass even the Saint Level!

Could it be the Supreme?

The more he thought about it, the more excited Du Yu became.

In front of the Chi Bear, even the Ancient Spiritual Artifact· Mysterious Seal lost its intended prestige, reduced to a mere accessory.

"Human Race." Xun Grass once again conveyed its thoughts, "If I steal the seal and give it to you, will you leave this place?"

"Huh?"

"You..." Everyone was utterly surprised.

The kind-hearted and beautiful Li Mengnan felt even more conflicted to the extreme.

This Saint-level Demonic Plant was already struggling to survive, imprisoned and tormented until now.

Now, to risk its life for a group of newly acquainted strangers, making such a bold move to urge them away?

This...

"Xun Grass, you need not take such risks, we will rescue you." Du Yu said with determination, "Tell me where you’re being held, is it under the tree?"

A gesture of respect deserves an even greater one in return!

Xun Grass: "Perhaps you are truly powerful, human from the Otherworld, I sense your confidence. Maybe you truly can defeat this monstrous tree.

But if you kill it, I will perish as well.

I am trapped under its roots, pierced by countless fine roots, and they torment me endlessly. I cannot escape."

Listening to such words, Du Yu’s face showed an expression of sympathy.

He could imagine a piece of grass being stabbed through by dense tree roots, imprisoned completely.

No way to live, no way to die.

Such a fate, too bitter to bear.

"Grass!" Kui Chou cursed and muttered, "What kind of nonsense withered and flourishing, this is too much bullying!

Let’s go, take me there, I must see what it is!

I will smash it directly!"

"No! Kui Chou!" Du Yu hurriedly said to stop him, "If you go now, this Xun Grass is finished, we need to approach this task strategically, trust me, leave it to me!"

"Humph." Kui Chou still grumbled and cursed.

Xun Grass continued: "Do not attempt to rescue me, perhaps I should have died long ago. Maybe my survival until now was just to meet the Human Race once more.

Even if you are not from this world.

Human Race, I will steal the seal for you.

Promise me, once you have it, return to your homeland, okay?"

Little Fen Yang listened, heart filled with sour emotions: "Du Yu~"

"Xun Grass, you know nothing of my strength!" Du Yu dismounted and approached the green orchid grass.

He slowly squatted down, a hand touching the yellow flower: "Tell me, where is your main body, how long is it?"

Xun Grass spoke helplessly, seemingly to dispel Du Yu’s thoughts: "I am located ten meters under the Holy Grade tree."

It was clear that Xun Grass emphasized the word "Holy Grade."

Du Yu’s body suddenly sank underground, leaving only his head above the surface, looking at the Xun Grass: "Why do you feel disheartened?"

Xun Grass sensed the human in front, though amazed by Du Yu’s Earth Escape Technique, yet not overly excited: "I am trapped at the very center by the roots."

"Snap~"

To Xun Grass’s surprise, Du Yu suddenly reached out from the ground and picked a small yellow flower from it.

Before Xun Grass could react, a Bell Shadow flickered from Du Yu’s palm.

In an instant, the flower vanished without a trace.

Xun Grass: !!!

At this moment, Du Yu was unsure whether to be proud or not.

The Heaven-Reaching Means that shocked Xun Grass was, for him, a natural skill.

Du Yu said in a deep voice: "I will save you, just like this. Tell me, how big is your main body?"

"I...you..." Xun Grass finally became excited, trembling, "My main body is one meter long, right under the tree..."

For some reason, Xun Grass’s recently elevated mood fell again: "You will be captured, Human Race, I can’t harm you.

Maybe you can roam freely underground, or pocket items, but you can’t escape the capture of a Holy Grade Demonic Plant.

You will be killed."

"Sizzle~"

In a flash, currents spread over Du Yu’s body, and he flashed silently, instantly teleporting to the surface.

He lowered his head, looking at the yellow flower of the orchid grass: "There is no tree in this world that can kill me."

At this moment, the Xun Grass swaying in the rain was completely frozen!

And Du Yu’s voice continued: "Including the Youhan Tree."

Xun Grass: !!!

"Dang~" Kui Chou laughed and cursed, "Clearly it’s my Demon Skill, yet you got all the glory."

Du Yu: "..."

"But I am quite proud, how does that happen?" Kui Chou emitted a strange nasal sound, "Ha~ kinda interesting, huh?"

Without waiting for Du Yu to speak, Kui Chou said, "Then let’s keep it that way! Haha, I like your style, continue this way!"

Du Yu: "Oh."

"Oh what? What oh? Why, are you unwilling?"

"How dare I." Du Yu knelt halfway, "Since Kui Chou likes it, then we shall continue."

Kui Chou: "Oh?"

Du Yu patted the little yellow flower, saying: "After I save you, I’ll let you witness with your own eyes how the Life and Death Tree is chopped to pieces by me."

Kui Chou snorted: "That line wasn’t as good as the last one, not as much flair."

Du Yu: ???

Never thought, contracting with a Supreme requires the need to pose.

And I can’t not understand it?

Xun Grass seemed truly alive, the old voice trembling: "Chop it to pieces! Dig out the Life and Death Tree Heart, dig out the tree heart!

Create Demon Soldiers from the Life and Death Tree Heart to serve you forever!"

"Good!!!" Kui Chou suddenly shouted, "Domineering! I like it!"

Du Yu: "..."

How about you go with the grass?

Wait a minute,

Cow and grass, seems like a good match?

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