Chapter 1291 - 813: A Little Steamed Bun

The next day, in the morning.

The warm winter sun had already risen high, shining down on a silver-dressed northern solitary city.

Yet the sunlight couldn’t penetrate the thick golden leaf curtains, making its way into the master bedroom of the sixth floor residence in Xishu Garden.

In the dimly lit room, on the large bed, a girl lay sprawled on Du Yu, resting her head on his chest.

The strong and powerful heartbeat seemed like a good lullaby, accompanying her deep sleep.

"Thump, thump, thump..."

Lin Shiwei slowly opened her sleepy eyes, only to feel the heartbeat near her ear accelerating continuously.

Sometimes, being too powerful isn’t good, even the variation in the heart’s rhythm can awaken a sleeping person.

Awakened Lin Shiwei’s cheeks flushed lightly, but she quickly adjusted her state, looking up.

Sure enough, Du Yu was already awake.

She had already foreseen the answer from the continuously accelerating heartbeat.

Lin Shiwei whispered, "Congratulations."

Du Yu: "..."

How am I supposed to respond to that?

Same to you?

Sounds too formal...

Lin Shiwei noticed Du Yu’s mood, smiled and playfully rolled her eyes at him, "I’m talking about your promotion."

"Oh." Du Yu finally reacted.

Lin Shiwei averted her eyes, once again resting her head on his chest, but she heard his heartbeat quickening further.

Pounding and chaotic!

Du Yu’s expression was a bit awkward; he hadn’t really thought about advancing last night.

Clearly, Du Yu’s continual efforts in cultivation were fruitful. Just last night, he had progressed from Spirit Master·Minor Achievement Stage to Spirit Master·Great Success Stage.

A hint of the Immortal World feel!

But isn’t this supposed to be the Mystical Demon World?

Well... It just shows that I’m diligent, never forgetting to cultivate.

What a rarity to find such an industrious Demon Tamer!

Cold Tree, Cold Tree, if I can’t chop you down, I’ll be letting down my persistence!

"Hungry?" Lin Shiwei whispered, "I’ll go get you..."

"I’ll do it, you rest." Du Yu interrupted her words, gently rubbing her short hair.

Then, Du Yu got out of bed.

Watching Du Yu’s back, Lin Shiwei seemed to reminisce about something; her face was rosy red, one hand clutching the quilt, covering her head.

Meanwhile, in the bathroom, Du Yu took the toothbrush that Golden Leaf handed him, suddenly froze in motion.

Oh no, Prince Yan!

Last night seemed like he promised Xiaoyan to hold her to sleep?

Wow, now he’ll have to coax her.

But no big deal~

Since Lin Shiwei promised Prince Yan, Little Shiwei should be the one to coax.

Du Yu’s mood instantly improved considerably, he quickly washed up, and then headed to the kitchen.

Ancient Pine Tower City had long "shut down," so fresh fruits and vegetables were out of the question.

Du Yu surveyed the cabinets filled with various cans, feeling quite a temptation to buy breakfast.

As for where to buy...

Of course, by using the Void Axe to shop in another city.

"Hmm." Du Yu furrowed his brow, thought for a while, then signaled Golden Leaf to bring his clothes and phone.

He planned to indulge himself a little, to buy something fresh.

Think about it, Du Yu has indeed been quite disciplined.

With extraordinary heaven-reaching means, he could freely traverse the Twin Tree Realm, enjoying leisurely pleasure.

However, Du Yu rarely indulged in personal affairs; he only wanted to buy breakfast for his girlfriend...

"Senior Brother." As the phone connected, Du Yu spoke first.

"What’s up, Junior Brother?" Li Jing’s voice was very serious.

"Don’t be nervous, it’s nothing." Du Yu quickly said, "Are you at the bureau?"

"Yes!"

Du Yu: "Then can you check the front door for me, I want to take a trip to the capital city."

"Okay, just come by in three minutes." Li Jing hung up and walked to the office window, opened it directly, and jumped out.

Three minutes later, a spatial rift slowly tore open at the entrance of the Twenty-Ninth Bureau.

Du Yu emerged, wearing a black down jacket, with a hat and mask.

Li Jing approached, concerned, "What’s the matter?"

"I told you it’s nothing." Du Yu smiled, "We’re out of food at home, so I’m here to buy some breakfast."

Li Jing: ???

It’s all because Junior Brother rarely bothers anyone, hardly any requests.

Moreover, with Du Yu’s high status, Li Jing couldn’t afford not to be attentive.

Li Jing never expected that Du Yu would wield the world’s top Spiritual Artifact, the Void Axe, just to come out and buy food?

"Hehe." Du Yu chuckled awkwardly.

Li Jing also laughed, adjusting the frameless glasses on his nose, "It’s already past ten, having breakfast now?"

"Ah." Du Yu casually replied, "She’s young, growing up, loves to sleep in."

Li Jing: "..."

You’re already 21, yet... hmm, that might be true.

Even at twenty-three, people can still grow taller, maybe Junior Brother can really gain some height?

Du Yu shifted the topic, asking, "Why were you so tense, has something happened?"

Du Yu had clearly stated on the phone that there was no issue.

"Yes." Li Jing frowned, "There’s unrest on the west side recently."

"The western side?"

Li Jing: "That’s East Persia, Gossoxone, and the Asa Empire."

Du Yu’s face also became serious: "What’s causing the unrest? Have the Cold Race integrated into human society and started causing havoc everywhere?"

Li Jing shook his head: "Our people are working together with a faction of the Asa Empire, still trying to identify any potential Cold Race members.

The unrest I’m referring to is about the Bottomless Pit."

Du Yu: "Oh?"

Li Jing: "In the past half month or so, East Persia, Gossoxone, and the Asa Empire each gained a Bottomless Pit."

Du Yu’s expression slightly changed: "Why wasn’t I informed?"

Half a month, three Bottomless Abysses?

Li Jing said: "It’s not what you think; there isn’t a Youhan Army behind the Bottomless Gate."

Du Yu slightly frowned: "Just regular Bottomless Abysses then."

"Let’s go." Li Jing patted Du Yu’s shoulder, "We’ll talk as we walk."

The two brothers walked towards the outside of the gate, and Li Jing began to elaborate on the situation in the western part of the Great Xia Continent to Du Yu.

After explaining, Li Jing sighed: "I thought you might have had some communication with the Twin Divine Trees, which is why you came to the bureau."

"No." Du Yu shook his head, "I’ve been focusing on cultivation lately, only last night... uh, only last night did I advance to Spirit Master - the Great Success Stage."

Li Jing looked at Du Yu with a doubtful expression.

Advancing is advancing, isn’t this a good thing?

Why are you feeling bashful?

Du Yu stuttered for a moment, then changed the topic: "The Shadow Gu Tower is truly a True Divine Artifact! I cultivate Spiritual Qi while the tower helps me cultivate Demon Breath, nothing was delayed."

"That’s great." Li Jing harbored no jealousy, only blessings and reminders, "Keep it up."

The entire Great Xia, even the whole world, is counting on our younger brother.

Du Yu nodded: "Senior brother, do you think the clustering of Bottomless Pits in the west was intentional by the Cold Tree?"

"Not sure." Li Jing sighed heavily, "Hopefully it’s just a coincidence, otherwise it would mean the Youhan Tree is searching for a breach.

Compared to the Great Xia, the overall strength of those fragmented small nations to the west of the mainland isn’t strong, and their ability to fend off Bottomless Pits is also very limited."

"Strength, strength." Du Yu murmured, filled with longing.

He has indeed been working hard and has gained some achievements, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Yet this damn world occasionally gives him a heavy blow, casting a shadow above his head.

"This porridge shop is good, it has everything, quite clean."

"Hey, sure."

A dozen minutes later, Du Yu bought breakfast and followed Senior Brother Li back to the Twenty-Ninth Bureau, tearing open a spatial rift in a secluded corner.

After bidding goodbye to his brother, Du Yu summoned wind and flame beneath his feet, stepping into the rift.

Since there were people at home, Du Yu didn’t dare to casually open a rift, so his appearance was outside the balcony window on the 16th floor.

The Golden Leaf sensed its master’s return, immediately extending its vines to help open the window."

"Where’s Shiwei?" Du Yu asked softly.

The Golden Leaf wrapped around Du Yu’s arm: "The mistress is still in the bedroom, should I wake her?"

"No need, I’ll do it in a bit." Du Yu took off his coat and quickly headed to the dining room.

He plated the steamed buns and poached eggs, filled a bowl with millet porridge, and arranged several cold and hot side dishes one by one.

"Hmm?" Du Yu suddenly felt a tightness, embraced from behind, with arms wrapping around his front.

"What are you thinking about, so lost in thought?" Lin Shiwei inquired softly, with her cheek resting on his shoulder.

Normally, with Du Yu’s perception ability, he wouldn’t have missed her approach.

Du Yu smiled, not concealing: "Thinking about the Cold Tree."

Lin Shiwei felt a bit helpless, you’re really honest?

"Where did the breakfast come from?" She sat on a dining chair nearby, eyeing the plentiful meal.

Du Yu: "Just went to the capital to buy it, quick, eat while it’s hot."

Lin Shiwei’s face showed a slight smile: "Don’t go through so much trouble next time, we don’t have to eat."

"Eat up, eat up, eat more." Du Yu plopped down onto the dining chair, "You need to be full for the journey."

Lin Shiwei picked up a steamed bun, looking at Du Yu with a strange expression.

Du Yu took the chance to relay the news he had just received to the young woman.

Lin Shiwei then realized that Du Yu’s so-called "thinking about the Cold Tree" had this kind of meaning behind it.

Du Yu said: "I’m thinking of equipping the Three Holy Han with a Holy Soldier as soon as possible, and if I can find more Holy Soldiers, all the better."

Undoubtedly, each Holy Grade Demon Soldier is an extremely powerful combat force!

If the Holy Soldiers scattered across the Ashen Continent could be gathered into the Twin Tree Realm, for use by the members of the Cyan Sect...

It would undoubtedly elevate the overall strength of the Great Xia significantly!

Who would complain about having too many Holy Soldiers?

Even if they aren’t used by the Cyan Sect, bringing them to serve as a "Guardian God" for the Great Xia, to jointly resist the Youhan Realm, is an excellent choice!

Lin Shiwei gently nodded, her slender fingers picking up a steamed bun, taking a light bite.

The golden oil trickled down her mouth, making her thin lips even more enticing.

Du Yu pressed his own lips; it should... it should be quite tasty?

He restrained himself repeatedly, then spoke: "I still need to cultivate for a while before advancing further in Demon Taming.

The matter of Demon Cultivation can be left to the Shadow Gu Tower for now; I want to go to the Ashen Continent as soon as possible."

Lin Shiwei: "Hmm?"

This is what you meant by "being full for the journey"?

Du Yu said seriously: "If the Bottomless Pits clustering in the west really are arranged by the Cold Tree, then it’ll become difficult for us to go to the Ashen Continent in the future."

At least until this Cold Tree is completely annihilated, everyone will find it hard to train in the Ashen Continent anymore.

Solely from the perspective of combating the Cold Tree, the combat power of the Cyan Sect’s members is among the world’s best.

By that time, they must constantly guard this continent, unable to roam freely.

"I’ll go with you." Lin Shiwei responded straightforwardly.

Du Yu’s face showed a smile, thinking to himself, indeed.

What he always received from her was support.

Du Yu pulled out a tissue, gently wiping the corner of her mouth: "Alright."