Du Yu turned and left, slipping on his white sneakers, and quickly walked to the elevator, pressing the elevator button.

A few Firethorn Branches stretched out, transforming into two leafy hands that massaged Du Yu's shoulders, as if cheering him on.

"Ding!" The elevator doors slowly opened.

Du Yu entered with Bai Yujing, waving goodbye to the Firethorn Branches and saying, "Oh right, wash the Black Rock Tree coat in the basket for me, and clean my shoes while you're at it."

As soon as Du Yu finished speaking, the Firethorn Branches instantly shrank back.

Just as the elevator doors were about to close, Du Yu shouted, "If you don't want to do it, let Golden Leaf help me wash them!"

Right at the last moment before the elevator closed, Du Yu saw a leafy hand reach out and give him a big thumbs-up…

"Nai~" Bai Yujing nuzzled Du Yu's shoulder, gently hooked him onto her back with her antlers.

Du Yu composed himself a little and patted her head softly: "Now that I have a Demon Soul, I can finally communicate with you mentally too."

"Nai!" Bai Yujing happily twisted her head around and licked Du Yu's cheek.

Her slender deer neck allowed her to do this action easily.

"Ding!" The elevator arrived at the underground parking lot.

Avoiding Bai Yujing's elegant deer head, Du Yu stepped out of the elevator and caught sight of a tall, graceful figure turned away from him.

"Master Qing."

"Let's go." The woman didn't look back, just started walking forward.

She wore a light green dress, and her long black hair cascaded down her shoulders.

As she walked, her high-heeled sandals made that unmistakable sound against the floor.

Seeing the Immortal Master dressed like this, Du Yu was instantly reassured!

Honestly, if Yang Qingqing had put on her combat suit, laced up army boots, and tied her hair back, Du Yu would've been nervous as hell.

But right now, her style obviously sent a message: Piece of cake!

"Come on, Xiaobai!" Du Yu was full of swagger, riding his deer as he caught up to the woman. "Master Qing, where are we headed?"

Yang Qingqing: "Mountain Fire Saber."

"Mountain Fire Blade Realm?" Du Yu's heart skipped; he was familiar with that place.

Back at the Mountain Fire Blade Training Camp, the three from Yan Organization had been tormented by wave after wave of fire sabers.

Within Shaohai Province, there are only two Divine Weapon-type Demon Spirit Realms.

One is Mountain Fire Saber, the other is Cold Lake Sword.

According to historical records, the sword and saber descended in 634 and 635 respectively.

Their locations aren't too far apart, and with such clashing attributes—not to mention being born around the same time—it's hard not to wonder.

Maybe, hundreds of years ago, the saber and the sword were old enemies. After a deadly fight, they both fell in Shaohai Province?

Du Yu asked, "Master Qing, when you helped Senior Brother Fu advance to Great Demon Tamer, was it in Mountain Fire Blade Realm too?"

"No, we were at the Cold Lake Sword that time." Yang Qingqing seemed to remember something, the corners of her mouth turning up in a faint smile. "Cold Lake Sword probably won't welcome me anymore."

Du Yu: "Oh? Why's that?"

Yang Qingqing casually asked, "How much do you know about the wrath of the heavens?"

Du Yu spoke softly: "Kind of like heavenly tribulation, celestial punishment?

Basically the materialization of elemental attributes in heaven and earth, unleashing a series of attacks meant to wipe out the Human Race."

Yang Qingqing nodded: "Exactly. Sword Province specializes in Water, with Wood as a secondary. No matter what kind of Celestial Punishment the heavens send, Cold Lake Sword can handle it just fine.

If it's a Water Attribute Celestial Punishment, Cold Lake Sword will actually be grateful to us.

To humanity, the heavens send calamity and obstacles, things that hold back our breakthroughs.

But to Cold Lake Sword, it's a rare chance for tempering, helping it grow stronger."

Du Yu suddenly understood: "So since my attribute and Cold Lake Sword's don't match, it doesn't welcome us."

"No, actually, it's the exact opposite." Yang Qingqing shook her head. "Cold Lake Sword loves putting out big fires—its core nature, really.

What it doesn't welcome is me and Sword Province. If I bring you with me to Cold Lake Sword, it might take it out on you."

Du Yu was confused: "What exactly happened?"

Yang Qingqing just smiled: "Your Senior Brother Fu messed up his advancement. By his main attribute, Sword Province should've attracted a Water Attribute Celestial Punishment.

At worst, it should've been a Wood Attribute Celestial Punishment. But somehow, Sword Province drew down a Thunder Attribute Celestial Punishment instead."

Du Yu: "..."

Yang Qingqing: "Cold Lake Sword was furious—really, really furious."

Those two "really"s really let Du Yu know things were serious.

Something nostalgic flashed in Yang Qingqing's eyes: "The reason it was a near-death experience for Sword Province wasn't the Celestial Punishment—but Cold Lake Sword itself.

Back then, he got smashed by Sword Wave, every bone shattered, and I almost didn't manage to save him."

Du Yu shuddered. Damn!

No wonder Senior Brother Fu took over a month to advance—turns out most of the time was just healing up?

Tsk tsk~ Senior Brother Fu, worthy of the All Attributes·Savior.

Never uses Thunder Attribute, but when it counts, it really comes in clutch!

Seriously, that's a new level of tempting fate…

Yang Qingqing said softly, "We're going to Mountain Fire Saber. You're Pure Fire, so what you'll draw is definitely a Fire Attribute Celestial Punishment—perfect for cultivating with Mountain Fire Saber.

And I have a good relationship with Mountain Fire Saber. Publicly or privately, it'll help us."

Du Yu nodded to himself. When it comes to facing the wrath of the heavens, Little Fen Yang had given him two options.

One, hide under Master Qing's skirt. Two, hide beneath the blade of Mountain Fire Saber.

Choose?

Only kids make choices!

This king goes for both!

He was still a little stunned: "Master Qing, you and Mountain Fire Saber are friends?"

Yang Qingqing nodded gently: "Back then, I broke through right under the blade edge of Mountain Fire Saber—and even made a deal with it."

Master and disciple finally reached the car. Du Yu dismounted, opened the trunk and asked curiously, "What kind of deal?"

Bai Yujing made a light leap and hopped right in.

Yang Qingqing stood at the back of the car, gazing fondly at the Bohai B·Q7777 license plate.

Following her gaze, Du Yu looked at the plate too.

This woman really has a thing for the number 7.

Come to think of it, should I change my name to Du Qiqi?

Maybe Master Qing would like me even more…

Yang Qingqing: "The day I can withstand its fury, it'll come with me."

Du Yu was moved inside; Master Qing really had some serious karma with Mountain Fire Saber?

What a pity. Back then Little Fen Yang said that once Du Yu was strong enough, she'd want to take Mountain Fire Saber away too.

Well... makes sense when you think about it.

There are only two Divine Weapons in all of Shaohai Province—Demon Tamers are bound to have overlapping targets.

Du Yu asked softly, "Master Qing, even with your strength right now, you still can't handle Mountain Fire Saber?"

Yang Qingqing gave a gentle sigh: "To wield a Divine Weapon, you'll need at least the body of a Demon Taming General just to pick it up."

Du Yu was puzzled: "But aren't you already a Demon Taming General, and at Minor Achievement stage too?"

"At least."

"I see…"

Yang Qingqing shook her head: "Each Divine Weapon is different. With Mountain Fire Saber, being a Demon Taming General is far from enough.

If you grab the hilt rashly, you'll be burned to ashes."

Du Yu gulped silently—Mountain Fire Saber was hardcore!

Even Demon Taming Generals can't do it?

He slammed the trunk shut, walked to the back seat, then turned and found the woman still standing behind the car, lost in thought staring at the license plate.

"Master Qing."

"Mm?"

Du Yu opened the door, putting on a pitiful face: "Come on, let's talk in the car. Mountain Fire Saber's still a long way—I'm about to explode here."

Yang Qingqing raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Uh." Du Yu scratched his head. "I'm always cultivating, it's a habit by now. I don't even dare to absorb Demon Breath now, it's torture."

Yang Qingqing rolled her eyes at Du Yu with a smile and finally started walking.

Du Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was never quite sure if his master was deliberately tempering his will.

Usually, she fussed over him all the time. Of all times, she was suddenly taking it slow now.

Made Du Yu want to just tie her up and toss her straight into the car…

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