CHAPTER 472: 339 DRAWING SILK AND DOTTING EYEBROWS⑤

Inside the house, it was quiet, and no one spoke.

After a long wait, Du Yu broke the silence first. He looked at the woman standing by the window and said softly, "Master Qing, shall we take a tour around the ancient house?"

"Mm." Yang Qingqing finally responded, albeit a little.

She waved her hand across her forehead, and after a surge of dense Wind Demon Breath, the Dust Spirit Immortal Deer appeared quietly.

"Nai~" Bai Yujing looked around curiously, the only familiar sight being the Shatang Tree outside the window.

The woman raised her hand, and Bai Yujing understood, lowering her snow-white deer head into her palm.

"Go back and accompany your master well." Yang Qingqing said softly, closing her eyes and leaning her forehead slightly forward, touching against Bai Yujing’s forehead.

"To have a contract with you, he risked his life." The woman’s faint words lingered in the room, making Xiaobai feel extremely nervous.

Bai Yujing wanted to look at her master, but something unexpected occurred. Her snow-white deer head could only remain touching Yang Qingqing’s forehead for the moment.

"Snap!"

The contract threads quietly broke, leaving both the person and the deer feeling empty. Though they were face to face, it felt as if they were miles apart.

The feeling of tearing up a contract is, naturally, irreversible.

Fortunately, this was not due to irreconcilable conflicts between the Demon Tamer and Demon Pet that led to separation and estrangement.

It was a return to the rightful owner, and there was no ill feeling between the Demon Pet and the foster guardian.

"Nai~" Bai Yujing softly called, gently rubbing the woman’s cheek with her nose, as if offering comfort.

Yang Qingqing displayed a faint smile, her fingers scratching the deer’s chin, softly saying, "Go on."

Bai Yujing turned her head to look inside the room.

By the Eight Immortals Table, Du Yu was already up and waiting.

"Nai!" Xiaobai leaped gracefully.

"Ha." Du Yu’s face was full of joy as he embraced the beautiful Immortal Deer’s head, taking several steps back.

"Let’s go." Yang Qingqing said casually, stepping towards the door.

Du Yu followed with Xiaobai, communicating in his mind, "Little Fen Yang, I’m counting on you."

"Mm, no problem. Just place your hand on Xiaobai!"

"Got it!" Du Yu stroked Bai Yujing’s neck, accompanying Master Qing to explore the ancient house together.

It was then that Yang Qingqing realized that someone was already residing in the ancient house.

On the inner side above the grand house door, there was a plaque engraved with words.

The writing was vigorous and powerful, deeply ingrained, truly sharp and striking.

"Shatang Courtyard." Yang Qingqing stood under the Shatang Tree, looking at the plaque on the grand house door from afar.

"Yes, Master Qing, this courtyard is named after the Shatang." Du Yu stroked Bai Yujing’s snow-white fur, his fingertips brushing over the patterned decoration on her back.

"This is Xiaowei’s handwriting." Although it was a question, Yang Qingqing had already confirmed it in her heart.

"Ah, Shiwei’s room is over there, in the West Wing." Du Yu pointed to the west.

Yang Qingqing walked towards the west, casually asking, "Who lives in the East Wing?"

Du Yu answered meticulously, "I intend to leave it for Senior Brother Fu, so when Master Qing stays here temporarily, there will be someone to use."

"Why?" Yang Qingqing smiled, pushing open the door to the West Wing, "Can’t I use you?"

"Of course, of course!" Du Yu responded quickly, "I’m already a Great Demon Tamer now, much stronger, and can help Master Qing do many things."

Yang Qingqing gave Du Yu a glance, realizing his words carried deeper meaning.

They had lived together before, back when they resided in the Bamboo Grove Realm - Bamboo House, and Du Yu behaved well then.

Brewing tea, washing fruit, sweeping the house, and wiping the floors.

Such simple tasks, did they really need a Great Demon Tamer of such a level?

Clearly, Du Yu wasn’t just referring to the living aspects.

Yang Qingqing sighed inwardly and looked at the house again.

Compared to the main house in the north, the interior layout of the wing room was the same, but both in terms of size and the degree of decorative opulence, they were worlds apart.

It indeed reflected Lin Shiwei’s style, which was quite simple.

"Nai~" Suddenly, Bai Yujing let out a cry, with a slight hint of panic in her lively eyes.

"It’s alright." Du Yu comforted her with prior experience in transforming the Desolate Silver Lynx, "I’m planting Fire Attribute inside you; there’ll be no danger.

Once there’s a bit of Fire Attribute, we’ll be able to contract. In the future, you can cultivate within me on your own, strengthening the Fire Attribute inside you.

Then, when you absorb Fire Spiritual Qi, it’ll be much more comfortable."

"Mm... okay." Bai Yujing’s clear and sweet voice came, leaving Du Yu momentarily stunned.

Good heavens~

These Demon Pets should definitely go into anime voice acting!

No matter the art style or story, just the voice actor’s sound alone could support a thousand episodes, right?

There’s already a queen, demon consort, and sweet girl.

Add a mischievous one and a silly bear, and you have a voice acting troupe.

Yang Qingqing listened to Du Yu’s words, thoughtfully watching the person and deer, then stepped out of the West Wing.

The power of Demon Fire, indeed, isn’t something ordinary people can casually speculate about.

To be able to add Fire Attribute to a Demon Pet, altering the survival state of a Demon Beast Race, is nothing short of defying the heavens.

After quietly pondering for a moment, her gaze passed over the high courtyard wall and saw the towering and imposing Fire Phoenix Tree.

Yang Qingqing walked towards the back yard, passing by the circular Moon Cave Gate, where she saw Lin Shiwei’s calligraphy again.

As expected, three large characters were inscribed: Firethorn Courtyard.

Standing under the circular gate, Yang Qingqing realized that her disciple indeed left the best spot for her.

The main house is just a symbol of status in traditional culture, but this estate is more of a Demon Taming World.

In front of her house was Water and Wood-Shatang, and behind it was Pure Fire - Fire Phoenix Tree.

Her main focus was on dual attributes of wood and fire.

Yang Qingqing stepped towards the center of the backyard, and the Firethorn Tree branches immediately reached out.

Having not seen the mistress for a long time, the Firethorn Tree seemed a bit excited, its branches and leaves entwining her arm.

This was only regarding Master Qing.

The Firethorn Tree wasn’t like this with Du Yu, almost wishing to completely drown him in its lush leaves...

"You?" Yang Qingqing’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, sensing something amiss.

Towards flowers, trees, and plants, Yang Qingqing not only loved them but had profound knowledge.

She was very sure that her judgment of the Firethorn Tree’s growth potential was accurate.

The cultivation end of the Firethorn Tree was roughly at Spirit Level·Minor Achievement Stage to Spirit Level·Great Success Stage.

However, the Firethorn before her had obviously broken through its shackles and reached Spirit Level·Peak Stage!

This was no trivial matter.

The issue of the upper limit of cultivation is an extremely steadfast, dreadfully irritating rule in the world.

This is not something that can be explained by mere luck, but the Firethorn Tree...

Could it be that the soil and water of the Sea Realm are causing this?

No, that’s not right, the Sea Divine Tree·Shatang is of Water and Wood attributes, where does the Fire Attribute come from to nourish the Firethorn?

Noticing the mistress’s doubt, a branch of the Firethorn Tree slowly reached over.

"Hmm?" A plump and full fruit upon it suddenly opened a pair of eyes.

Under Yang Qingqing’s astonished gaze, the Demon Fruit Tree Heart timidly flew backwards, merging into the Firethorn Leaves.

"The master brought me the Demon Fruit Tree Heart." The Firethorn Tree’s voice was full of gratitude, "The Tree Heart constantly nourishes my body, enhancing my growth limit."

"Demon Fruit Tree Heart." Yang Qingqing murmured softly, a realization dawning in her heart.

It should be that encounter Du Yu had during his trip to the Ten Thousand Plants Garden.

After the disciple came home, he even told her about the conflict with a certain team.

Ah, it can only be that Demon Fruit Tree Heart. It seems he’s truly forged a good fate.

As for why Yang Qingqing was so certain... because such a thing as a Demon Fruit Tree Heart is absolutely not something an ordinary person can purchase.

Even if you are a powerful Demon Tamer, it’s rare to fulfill such a wish.

After all, your competition isn’t just individuals, but the Demon Plant Fruit Group.

The demon fruit tree heart significantly boosts the yield of demon plants, making it nearly impossible for an individual to possess under great profits.

Even if you did, you couldn’t show it publicly, or else you couldn’t protect such rare and precious treasures.

In some sense, the value of a Demon Fruit Tree Heart could even surpass that of Demon Fire.

The people coveting these two treasures are not from the same crowd.

Demon Fire might attract terrifyingly powerful Demon Tamers, certain organizations or individuals.

But a Demon Fruit Tree Heart would inevitably bring the greed of Great Xia’s corporate groups and capital.

As to which, between Demon Fire and Demon Fruit Tree Heart, is harder to guard once the news is out... well, that’s up to each person’s judgment.

"It seems you followed the right person." Yang Qingqing rubbed the Firethorn Leaf between her fingers, "He works hard to help you."

Firethorn Tree: "You are all my masters."

"Hehe~" Yang Qingqing chuckled lightly, flicking the leaf between her fingers away.

Back on the 17th floor, the Firethorn Tree was not this smooth-talking.

Probably learned it from Du Yu?

Yang Qingqing turned her head, looking towards the white deer boy behind her.

In her view, the fantasy blossoms on the deer antlers of the Immortal Deer suddenly changed slightly.

The snow-white antlers long and winding, the blossoming flowers upon them lush and beautiful.

Among them, three flowers shimmering with strange light gradually began to turn deep red?

Yang Qingqing admired from afar, silently feeling the deep red flowers.

Blood, blazing flames, a life in full bloom.

Different people perceive the world in different ways.

In Du Yu’s eyes, the deep red flowers amidst the dazzling clusters made Bai Yujing appear even more elegant, increasingly extravagant and noble.

Tsk tsk...

What stunning beauty!

"Come, Xiaobai." Du Yu ran his fingertip across his brow, pulling out a faint flame thread.

"Nai!" At this moment, Bai Yujing lost her usual elegance.

She seemed to return to her childhood again.

Xiaobai was so happy, she even bounced in place.

But compared to her half-meter leap when young, now she jumped straight into the sky...

Du Yu waved vigorously: "Come down quickly."

"Nai~" The long cry of the deer resounded within the ancient house, even the Shatang Tree joined the fun, extending its deep red branches and leaves to witness the moment of this human pet contract.

Dust Spirit Immortal Deer landed stably, its snow-white deer head immediately lowering.

Du Yu never imagined that one day he could contract with a Wind Attribute Dust Spirit Deer.

Bai Yujing never thought so.

She merely felt that she had waited far too long for this moment...

The thread pulled by the fingertips lightly stamped on the snow-white deer head.

"Nai~~~"

Bai Yujing, with a radiant smile in her eyes, nestled her head into Du Yu’s embrace, gently nuzzling.

The thread links the brow, contract established!