Chapter 332: 239 Imperial Grain?_2
The Flower Vine exerted a little force but failed to pull the golden vine. The Golden Leaf clung tightly, clearly unwilling to leave Du Yu.
Moreover, the Golden Leaf began to emit Demon Breath once more.
This fellow truly has been tormented to fear; even a touch causes it to release Demon Breath...
"It’s alright, go on, go on." Du Yu reassured softly.
Yang Qingqing was puzzled; the Golden Leaf is considered a demonic plant close to the Human Race, so it shouldn’t be so fearful.
She asked with confusion, "What’s going on?"
Du Yu immediately recounted today’s journey to the Ten Thousand Plants Garden to his master.
Yang Qingqing didn’t expect so much to happen in just one day.
Du Yu continued narrating, his heart filled with regret: "When Mengnan, Shiwei, and I returned, we went to look for the Earth Bear’s corpse again.
Not only did we not find it, but the three of us also nearly got lost.
Thankfully, the Dust Spirit Deer can fly; the Ten Thousand Plants Garden is really too large, with dense vegetation..."
Yang Qingqing’s relaxed demeanor had long vanished; she looked somber as water: "In the future, you will meet more people like them."
"What?" Du Yu paused, then realized.
Ever since he mentioned the conflict caused by the Demon Fruit Tree Heart, his master’s attention had been on that matter.
Du Yu’s subsequent words seemed unheard by the woman.
Yang Qingqing: "Especially in environments distant from civilized society, people will become reckless and lawless.
Even in cities, quite a few Demon Tamers think themselves superior.
Leaving aside Demon Pets and Demon Skills, ordinary people are like weak children before Demon Tamers.
This absolute sense of power, along with a primal desire for dominance, blinds many people’s minds.
It’s only under the constraints of legal rules that such people can slightly restrain themselves."
Du Yu quieted down and nodded gently.
Yang Qingqing looked up at Du Yu, letting out a soft sigh in her heart.
She wasn’t worried that Du Yu would stray; she understood her disciple’s nature well.
What pleased Yang Qingqing was that although Du Yu was kind, he was not weak, and he had clear boundaries.
She spoke softly, "Take care of yourself, and contact me when necessary."
Du Yu felt warm inside and nodded emphatically: "Yes."
This should count as the second lesson Master Qing has given me.
The last time was during the monthly exam at the Demon Spirit Academy with Li Mengnan.
Of course, the long-term influence and guidance from Master Qing’s companionship with Du Yu weren’t included here.
Maybe Du Yu didn’t even notice?
Yang Qingqing: "Fire Phoenix, go to the roof and get a flower pot, fill it with soil."
On the balcony, a Firethorn Branch opened the window on its own and reached toward the sky.
Yang Qingqing waved at the Fire Phoenix Tree again, her white palm vaguely expanding with the outline of a phantom Demon Soul.
Another branch reached her hand, and Yang Qingqing gently picked it up, slowly closing her eyes.
Being fond of demonic plants, she naturally also sympathized with the Golden Leaf, intending to give the Fire Phoenix a good admonition.
Soon, the Fire Phoenix Tree brought back a small flower pot and delivered it to the living room.
Du Yu set down the huge Demon Crystal and reached for the flower pot, inserting his left index finger into the soil.
After a while, the golden vine gradually burrowed in, taking root.
"Where should I place you?" Du Yu cradled the flower pot, always feeling that the Golden Leaf felt very insecure.
Perhaps place it in the bedroom first?
Once it gets used to the environment and knows that the beings around are friendly, he could move it to an appropriate place later.
Du Yu thought silently, looking up at Master Qing, and saw that the woman had already released the Firethorn Leaves.
He asked, "Has Master Qing eaten dinner?"
Yang Qingqing shook her head: "You’ll make it later upstairs."
Du Yu: "..."
Actually, he wanted to order takeout, but with the master’s words, Du Yu dared not say anything.
Cooking for Master Qing was the easiest, as over time, Du Yu understood her taste preferences.
Less oil, less salt, less sugar, no spicy... In short, the blander the taste, the better.
Cooking with plain water would even suffice.
This woman is easy to please~
Yang Qingqing: "Last night, I reported the situation to the school; the school leaders assigned me a task."
Du Yu: "Is Master Qing going on a business trip again?"
Looking at the disciple’s little expression, Yang Qingqing felt better, shook her head with a smile: "The school hopes I can set up a team."
"Team?"
Yang Qingqing gently nodded: "Regarding exploration and solving matters related to Ancient Spiritual Artifacts, we have received high recognition from the bookstore, the military, and the school."
Du Yu nodded as a matter of course, of course! Our results speak for themselves!
Yang Qingqing: "I have always provided technical support as a school representative for military explorations of the Demon Spirit Realm and Demon Spirit Ruins and other tasks.
This time, the school hopes I can form a team specifically to tackle these issues, as per the bookstore’s suggestion."
The bookstore’s suggestion?
That is indeed the official mandate of Great Xia!
Du Yu thought for a moment: "Master Qing can recruit troops then?"
Yang Qingqing shook her head: "Having your senior brothers and sisters will be enough; if special talents are needed, we’ll hire external help then."
Du Yu: "Then it isn’t much different from our current task model?"
Yang Qingqing: "The difference is that we will transition from passively accepting invitations to actively taking the initiative.
We will participate in projects related to the Ancient Spiritual Artifacts within the Great Xia Kingdom’s territory."
Du Yu was secretly surprised: "Within the entire Great Xia? We’ll take the initiative? Will the military agree?"
Uninvited and intervening in their confidential tasks!
Being kicked out is minor; getting captured wouldn’t be uncommon!
Yang Qingqing: "They will, because it’s a decision made from the top."
Only then did Du Yu understand what "the bookstore’s suggestion" meant.
Yang Qingqing really reserved enough face for the school, claiming the school asked her to form the team.
In reality, the Ancient Pine Tower Demon Spirit Academy might only be a messenger?
Yang Qingqing: "Our identities will change slightly; we will no longer be just teachers and students of the academy, but also members of the Demon Spirit Bookstore."
Du Yu asked, "We?"
Yang Qingqing looked at Du Yu with a smile and softly asked, "What do you think, are you interested?"
Du Yu: "..."
This woman is indeed very nice, so respectful toward me.
I’m your disciple, isn’t it that you’ll do what you say!
Compared to some graduate advisors at certain universities, Master Qing is exemplary in leading by example!
Du Yu nodded repeatedly, looking obedient: "Okay."
Yang Qingqing was satisfied and nodded.
Actually, the bookstore not only mentioned her name but also Du Yu’s.
Yang Qingqing understood the bookstore’s approach well.
Compared to others, she knew her disciple’s capabilities better. Both the Shadow Gu Tower and the Jade Gourd Ancient Spiritual Artifacts were conquered with their joint effort.
However, as Du Yu’s master, Yang Qingqing considered it her duty to protect him.
If Du Yu wasn’t interested, she wouldn’t force him and would proactively discuss with the bookstore and school to prevent Du Yu from joining the team due to external pressures.
After all, this concerned Du Yu’s future life path, and not everyone wants to be a civil servant.
Du Yu holding the flower pot asked weakly: "So, does that mean I’m a civil servant too?"
"Hm?" Yang Qingqing snapped out of her thoughts, her face showing a slight oddness, "Sort of."
"That’s great, huh, no written exams or interviews, direct special recruitment." Du Yu scratched his head, "I heard becoming a civil servant is harder than taking the college entrance exam?"
Hearing this, Yang Qingqing laughed and glared at Du Yu: "Our status is relatively special, considered a newly established department within the Great Xia Demon Spirit Bookstore.
The specific situation, I still need to discuss more with the bookstore and the school."
"Alright, I will follow Master Qing’s arrangements." Du Yu placed the flower pot on the coffee table, "What would Master Qing like to eat? I’ll go upstairs to cook for you."
Yang Qingqing: "Sword Province bought some groceries this afternoon; take a look and cook whatever you like."
"Okay then." Du Yu stepped towards the bathroom, "I’ll go wash my hands first... hey? By the way, where’s my Little Tai Sui?"
"It got tired from training and went to the children’s room with the Forbidden City; they should be sleeping."
"Oh."