I Have a Golden Crow

Chapter 968 - 625: Returning Home in Glory

In mid-July, Jinguan City seemed like a fire stove.Before the gates of Chi Bear Paradise, Du Yu had just opened the taxi door and was almost forced back by a wave of heat.

Even though it was unbearably hot, the inside and outside of the paradise were still bustling with people.

Looking at the bustling scene before him, and then thinking of the cold and desolate landscape in the Ashen World...

Du Yu couldn’t help but sigh silently.

That Ashen World, was it ever filled with song and laughter like now?

Perhaps.

But according to the Emperor’s Slave, before that world completely fell, the Chi Bear Race was already on the brink of extinction.

Because the Chi Bear Race has a strong sense of crisis.

This Demon Beast Race is extremely rare in the world, possessing both intelligence and vision, and truly establishing its own tribal civilization.

The Chi Bear Race stands at heights different from most Demon Beasts in the world.

When the Youhan Realm invaded, the Chi Bear Race exerted all their strength, accompanying humans, fighting on the front lines.

However, the Human Army was defeated, the Chi Bears were defeated, the entire world was defeated.

"Oh!" A cute voice suddenly sounded, and a little girl with twin ponytails accidentally bumped into Du Yu’s leg.

She looked up and quickly said, "Sorry, big brother."

The young father immediately pulled his daughter to his side and said to Du Yu, "Sorry about that."

Du Yu subconsciously lowered the brim of his hat: "It’s fine."

The family of three walked to the ticket counter, and the little girl’s bump brought Du Yu back to reality.

The world of drifting ashes and cold despair returned to the lively and bustling scene of peace.

Hmm... it’s better being lively and warm.

Du Yu lowered his head and stepped toward the ticket counter.

After half an hour, he stepped back into Chi Bear Paradise, and the scorching heat wasn’t as unbearable as before; rather, it was somewhat comforting to Du Yu.

Familiar with the place, Du Yu moved along, occasionally stopping.

Among the variety of snacks, Du Yu once again played the fool, spending 88 yuan to buy a box of "Steamed Cake."

The well-crafted six rice cakes were adorned with Chi Bear patterns, each one unique and amusingly cute.

They looked very sweet and soft.

Hongye should enjoy eating them, right?

Du Yu looked at the adorable cakes in the paper box, and a slight smile appeared on his face.

Isn’t this apology novel?

Let Hongye eat herself~

Du Yu put the paper box away, not lingering on the streets, and headed straight for the Chi Bear Culture Hall.

As expected, the place was bustling with voices, and the line stretched very long.

Du Yu felt relieved that he hadn’t bought candied haws.

Otherwise, before reaching the end, the candy coating would have melted...

The air conditioning in the Chi Bear Culture Hall was set very high, and upon entering the first floor, Du Yu couldn’t help but shiver.

Regarding the Bamboo Grove Realm, Du Yu had visited many times and could almost recite the exhibition content.

But this time, Du Yu discovered something different in the culture hall!

He had just entered the second exhibition hall when he saw the large, separate exhibition area had changed its content.

Inside stood a new group of copper sculptures.

The first thing that caught his eye was the back of a Human Race copper statue?

Looking over the Human Race sculpture, ahead to the left and right, there were countless Chi Bears.

A feeling of "mountains full of bears" surged.

And that copper statue with the peaked cap looked so familiar to Du Yu.

Isn’t this...

Isn’t this me?

Chi Bear Culture Hall actually erected a copper statue of me?

Du Yu felt his heart pounding, giving him goosebumps.

Me!

This is me.

The Bamboo Grove Realm receives countless tourists daily, and everyone visiting the culture hall will see my image and learn about my deeds.

Du Yu suppressed his excitement as he moved slowly with the line.

The name of this entire set of copper sculptures also entered his view: "Thunder Bamboo Returns Home."

Embedded in the slightly tilted black stone slab on the ground, golden letters spelled:

"Great Xia Calendar Year 997, November 21st.

Thanks to the relentless efforts of Great Xia’s talented figures, the long-lost Tai Sui Thunder Bamboo finally returned to Great Xia and the Bamboo Grove."

Du Yu slightly opened his mouth, gradually a smile appeared on his face.

That was a journey through the snowstorm to East Persia.

Filled with endless difficulties and dangers, and a path paved with blood and corpses.

Yet it only transformed into brief, vigorous words in history: relentless efforts.

Hmm... that’s good.

Du Yu chuckled, believing that people in a peaceful era shouldn’t know too much.

Lowering his head, Du Yu just saw the kraft paper box in his hands.

Maybe, he should reward himself with one.

Du Yu opened the box and chose a steamed cake that resembled Hongye the most and took a bite.

It was glutinous, fragrant, sweet, and delicately soft.

So delicious...

"Wow! So many bears." Accompanied by a small exclamation, Du Yu instinctively turned his head.

At the back of the line, near the entrance of the second exhibition hall, he saw the little girl who had bumped into him.

At this moment, the young couple was curiously looking at the copper statue’s back, and the mountains full of Chi Bears.

Du Yu turned his head and continued moving with the line.

In the next group of sculptures, the most striking was a giant Tai Sui Bamboo.

It stood 6 to 7 meters tall, reaching the ceiling.

Embracing the Tai Sui Bamboo was a medium-sized Chi Bear, seemingly planting the bamboo?

Behind the Chi Bear was another statue, back turned to the crowd.

She had a graceful figure adorned in a long dress, her elegance evident despite the dull copper hue.

The artwork’s title: "Forbidden City Bamboo."

Gold-embossed text appeared on the stone slab again:

"Great Xia Calendar Year 997, November 24th.

With the help of the Great Xia Demon Taming Master, the lost Tai Sui Thunder Bamboo was planted and established within the Bamboo Grove."

Du Yu gazed at Master Qing’s back as the team turned right and proceeded slowly.

The sight of the copper statues ahead also warmed Du Yu’s heart.

In front of the enormous Tai Sui Thunder Bamboo stood a colossal Chi Bear, wearing a conical hat and a large coat, looking up at the giant bamboo.

Around the giant Tai Sui Bamboo, there were circles of Chi Bears of various sizes.

They jumped, frolicked, and rolled around the Tai Sui Bamboo, full of delight.

The copper statues were lifelike; with just a glance, you could feel the heartfelt joy of the Chi Bears.

Du Yu was touched, particularly because in the second circle of Chi Bear teams, there were two members of the Human Race mixed in.

The humans’ tall and slender physique contrasted sharply with the round and plump bodies of the Chi Bears, making them very noticeable.

It was a young man and woman; the young man’s hand rested on the shoulder of a Chi Bear in front, and the woman’s hand rested on the young man’s shoulder.

Clearly, the two humans were part of this celebratory ritual.

A series of memories deeply buried within Du Yu’s mind were brought to the surface.

Work Title: "Celestial Flash Tribe"

"That night, the Chi Bear Race elected the new clan leader, Celestial Flash.

Numerous Thunder Bamboo tribes joined forces to elect dozens of Chi Bear members to establish a new Thunder Bamboo Tribe—the Celestial Flash Tribe—under the leadership of Clan Leader Celestial Flash."

While observing quietly, Du Yu suddenly heard discussions ahead.

"It’s Du Yu, isn’t it? See, I told you it’s Du Yu! I thought the side profile of that statue looked familiar!"

"The number one Paper Crane Disciple from eight provinces?"

"Yeah! Look, the name is written here, someone from Shaohai- Ancient Pine Tower! It’s definitely him!"

"Good lad, November 997—isn’t that just half a year ago?"

"So before heading to the battle zone to kill Cold Beasts, he first found the lost bamboo?"

"Lost, you believe that? In this day and age, how could it be missing for such a long time? It must have been stolen by Demon Tamer criminals and hidden on another continent."

Following the voice, Du Yu looked forward towards the right front.

He only saw a gigantic sculpture.

A giant Chi Bear holding out its bear paw, with a copper statue of a youth sitting on top.

This time, the statue was indeed facing the visitors directly, but...

Du Yu’s expression was odd. Isn’t there plenty of pictures of His Majesty?

Why choose this one to sculpt?

Du Yu pondered for a moment, recognizing it as the scene from "Thunder Bamboo Returns Home" afterwards.

Back then, the Big Red Leaf had grown very large, lifting him with a bear paw, welcoming the mountain-echoing cheers from the entire Chi Bear Race.

Du Yu looked down at the dark stone slab, with gold-embossed text introducing him:

"Du Yu, Great Xia Demon Tamer.

Han Chinese, from Shaohai Province Ancient Pine Tower.

Contributed outstandingly to the protection of our nation’s rare Demonic Plants and the integrity and development of the Great Xia Demon Spirit Realm."

Du Yu gazed up at himself in the palm of the huge Big Red Leaf, with a feeling of deep emotion in his heart.

What a grand presentation!

In the other bear paw of the Big Red Leaf stood a member of the Human Race.

Unlike Du Yu’s seated posture, Master Qing stood in a composed manner, hands behind his back, in the palm of the Chi Bear.

"Yang Qingqing, Great Xia Demon Tamer.

Han Chinese, from Shaohai Province Ancient Pine Tower.

Contributed outstandingly to the protection of our nation’s rare Demonic Plants and the integrity and development of the Great Xia Demon Spirit Realm."

Du Yu held the dumpling cake with his mouth, took out his phone.

He took a picture to show Master Qing later; she would definitely appreciate it.

Tsk tsk~ Just thinking about it makes me happy.

Our bronze statues will remain together here forever, won’t they?

"Click."

With a soft sound, Du Yu felt a gaze upon him.

He turned his head and noticed a little girl with twin ponytails among the crowd of tourists.

Everyone else was looking at the statue group, at the story, but only this little girl was gazing wide-eyed at Du Yu’s side profile.

She looked rather inquisitive, glancing at Du Yu, then turning to look at the statue, clearly comparing something.

Those adorable twin ponytails seemed to have shaken like rattles.

Du Yu swallowed half a chunk of the dumpling cake, puffing his cheeks, and raised a finger to his lips: "Shh."

"Mm." The little girl covered her mouth with both hands, looking naively cute, nodding her head obediently.

"Haha." Du Yu chuckled, opened the butter paper box, and took out a piece of dumpling cake, gesturing to the little girl.

The little girl blinked her big eyes, sneakily glanced at her parents.

Noticing her parents’ attention on the statue, she immediately ran over with short legs to Du Yu and took the dumpling cake.

"Thank you, Brother Du Yu!" Her sweet voice was so clear, it quieted the surrounding chatter.

Du Yu: "..."

"Um." The little girl just realized something, quickly covered her mouth with one hand again.

Under the gaze of multiple eyes, Du Yu lowered his cap brim and withdrew from the crowd.

"Is that Du Yu?"

"Huh? Really? That duckbill cap, that back view... it’s quite similar?"

An excited voice called out from afar: "Bro, awesome!"

"Yes! He brought back our Great Xia’s bamboo, retrieved what’s ours!!"

"Du Yu! On August 1st, I await you to become the Great Xia’s number one Paper Crane Disciple!"

"Du Yu!"

"Du Yu..."

Amidst the excited shouts, Du Yu did not look back.

He simply raised a hand and waved, then dashed out of Hall 2.

The surge of emotions in his heart made Du Yu sigh deeply.

It seems like each day I’m alive, I love this land a bit more.

Hmm...

Let’s work hard to keep the world always so peaceful and serene.