Chapter 1428: Sweet Home (Part 4)

“Whew~” Atop the snowy peak, another swirl of frost and snow danced wildly.

The Supreme White Tiger turned into a gust of wind and waves, vanishing without a trace.

Li Mengnan braced herself against the snow and wind, holding down her hood as her long strands of hair danced in the breeze.

It was clear the girl’s action was instinctive, considering that “hood” was actually Wind Witch’s head, which couldn’t possibly be blown away.

“Mm~” Wind Witch rubbed against the girl’s palm, and the knitted eyes on the hat revealed an adorable smile.

As the blasts of wind subsided, Li Mengnan slowly lay down on the tiger’s head, gently rubbing the big cat’s head with her hands, “Thank you.”

“Hmm?” A layer of Demon Soul appeared on the tiger’s head.

“Thank you for being willing to become my Demon Pet!” Li Mengnan buried her face into the fluffy tiger fur, filled with happiness, snuggling close.

Wind Witch: T^T

Li Mengnan was lost in her own world, thoroughly enjoying herself, murmuring softly, “Fluffy and soft.”

Who wouldn’t love such a big cat?

A natural tiger fur bed—imagine how comfortable it is to sleep on!

And the fun of cuddling it is unparalleled!

Come to think of it, though both are kings, the White Cat is much gentler than the Silver Cat~

“Hehe.” The Divine Wind Demon Saint chuckled with amusement.

Over the past month and more, the girl and the tiger had fought alongside the Youhan Army, getting to know each other well.

Li Mengnan’s personal charm was undeniable.

She was gently kind, pure, and beautiful.

Though occasionally muddled and sometimes rash, these traits only added to the girl’s cuteness.

The Divine Wind White Tiger appreciated this young girl and naturally accepted Du Yu’s arrangement.

“I will definitely take good care of you,” Li Mengnan earnestly promised, running her fingers through the tiger’s fur, “and help you cultivate to Supreme!”

“Mm.” The Divine Wind White Tiger responded softly.

This was also why she wanted to leave her homeland and explore.

Within the Kunlun Realm exists a Supreme White Tiger, and no other White Tiger may become Supreme.

“Du Yu also has a Twin Trees in his Mountain Realm,” Li Mengnan suggested, “the Divine Wind can guard that Twin Divine Tree!”

Hearing this, the Divine Wind White Tiger teased, “I’m about to sign a contract with you and be your companion, yet you ask me to guard Du Yu’s Demonic Plant?”

These words mirrored a previous jest when the Divine Wind teased Du Yu.

Back then, Divine Wind had smilingly asked Du Yu: Humans see our White Tiger Race and all wish to form a contract with us and make us their pet, yet you want me to contract with another?

“There’s no division between us,” Li Mengnan giggled, “what’s his is mine~”

And likewise, what’s mine is also his.

Li Mengnan secretly thought: It’s all his…

Divine Wind White Tiger: “Do you know what Du Yu said when he recommended you to me?”

Curious, Li Mengnan asked, “What did he say?”

Divine Wind White Tiger: “Du Yu said he also has things he wishes to protect, just like my clan.”

“Mm.” Li Mengnan’s gaze softened as she turned to look beneath the Kunlun Divine Tree.

Divine Wind White Tiger: “Our clan’s path of cultivation is about protection; since I left the Kunlun Void, there’s no need to seek another Divine Tree. Perhaps, guarding a kind and adorable creature like you is a path to Supreme too.”

Divine Wind spoke softly, adding in her heart: After all, this request came from Du Yu.

To this day, Du Yu is still unaware of his status in the hearts of all.

Even though he is just at the Demon Taming Emperor·Minor Success Stage, it’s obvious to all that Du Yu will inevitably reach the pinnacle of the Twin Tree Realm!

The White Tiger Race, of course, is among these “keen observers.”

Thus, the Supreme White Tiger broke millennia-old rules at Du Yu’s request, allowing clan members to leave.

Thus, the Divine Wind Demon Saint agreed to heed Du Yu’s words, helping him protect this girl, fulfilling Du Yu’s wish.

In the eyes of the White Tiger Race,

Du Yu will surely become the supreme deity of the Twin Tree Realm, mastering all things, becoming the ruler of a realm!

It’s all just a matter of time.

This means that fulfilling Du Yu’s wish should indeed be the Supreme Technique!

Furthermore, Du Yu’s wish aligns perfectly with the White Tiger Race’s path of cultivation.

The Divine Wind White Tiger thought ahead, envisioning Du Yu’s future, but what she didn’t know was…

That the Mother of the Great Xia Demon Spirit Civilization, the Kunlun Divine Tree, which the White Tiger Race has guarded for generations, had accidentally let slip on the battlefield in the Youhan Realm.

“Eh?” Li Mengnan blinked, “Is White Cat praising me for being cute?”

Divine Wind White Tiger: “…”

The girl’s statement had too many points, and for a while, the Divine Wind White Tiger didn’t know where to start.

“You don’t like this nickname?” Li Mengnan pondered, “Then let’s choose another one.”

The Divine Wind White Tiger remained silent.

“Let me think carefully.” Li Mengnan lay on the soft tiger head, slightly furrowing her brow.

Ultimately, the Divine Wind White Tiger couldn’t hold back: “Du Yu has been waiting for us for a long time.”

“Oh, right!” Li Mengnan snapped back to reality, “Let’s go over to him first.”

The Divine Wind White Tiger turned its head, running through the air, ultimately gliding down under the Kunlun Divine Tree.

Du Yu immediately stepped forward, raising his hand to embrace the lowered tiger head, “I’m sorry for Mengnan’s clumsiness.”

This apology was naturally for the girl’s excited jumping and shouting while standing on the tiger’s head.

“It’s no bother.” The Divine Wind White Tiger replied softly.

Honestly, if not for over a month of getting to know each other, the Divine Wind White Tiger might have exploded!

Du Yu rubbed the tiger’s head, noticing something unusual.

He asked with concern, “What’s wrong?”

Divine Wind White Tiger replied helplessly, “Mengnan named me White Cat.”

“Haha!” Du Yu couldn’t help but laugh, “You should have expected this, you’ve seen her Demon Pets, right?”

Divine Wind White Tiger: “…”

Indeed, she had collaborated with every one of Shen Meng Nan’s Demon Pets and knew their names.

Wind Witch, Fire LuLu, Crow Call…

In this light, the name White Cat suddenly made sense?

Du Yu looked up at the girl in the white robe, “Don’t just stand there, quickly sign the contract with the Divine Wind Demon Saint.”

“Mm-hmm!” Li Mengnan lay on the tiger head, crawling forward slightly.

This action made Lin Shiwei raise her hand again to hold her forehead.

Under Du Yu’s watchful eye, Li Mengnan extended a slim jade finger, pulled out a Contract Thread from her forehead, and printed it onto the gray-black markings on the White Tiger’s forehead.

It is worth mentioning that before coming to Kunlun, Du Yu had already broken the contract with the Divine Wind White Tiger.

“Poof!”

After connecting the thread to the brow, the White Tiger’s body shattered with a roar, transforming into dense Demon Breath that surged into the girl’s body.

Du Yu immediately stepped forward, trying to catch the head-down, falling girl.

However, with the Wind Witch around, how could her master fall?

“Mmm~” Li Mengnan closed her eyes and let out a soft nasal sound.

The Wind Witch slowly turned around, adjusting position, letting the master lie down and fall into Du Yu’s arms.

This is really considerate!

As a reward, Du Yu lowered his head and rubbed foreheads with the Wind Witch.

Wind Witch: (*╹▽╹*)

“Buzz!!” At this time, a sudden violent surge of Demon Breath erupted from within Li Mengnan.

Du Yu’s face brightened with joy; is she going to advance?

Li Mengnan’s advancement naturally meant advancing from Demon Taming Emperor·Initial Stage to Minor Success Stage.

This stage, Du Yu had already achieved on July 27th, and now it was September 9th.

“Such a rich Wind Demon Breath.” Li Mengnan, eyes blurry and nestled in Du Yu’s arms, spoke softly.

Du Yu said, “Just concentrate on advancing under the tree, we’re with you.”

Li Mengnan rejected, saying, “I promised the Wind Peach Tree before. I must return to Peach Blossom Realm·Ten-Mile Peach Grove to advance and help them.”

“Ah.” Du Yu hesitated for a moment, then said, “Should I first put you into the Mountain and Sea Bell, and then you can go to Peach Blossom Realm?”

Li Mengnan looked at Du Yu, speaking softly, “Thank you for the gift you gave me, I really like it.”

Du Yu rolled his eyes, “Why are you being polite with m… um.”

Suddenly, the girl embraced Du Yu’s occipital region, applied gentle pressure downward, and her soft lips pressed against Du Yu’s lips.

After a while, Du Yu came back to his senses.

Goodness~

Dared to launch a sneak attack on the King?

Li Mengnan’s face flushed slightly, “Silly Du Yu, what are you standing there dumbly for? Quickly send me into the Mountain and Sea Bell.”

“Oh.” Du Yu flipped his hand, and the girl in his arms disappeared.

Du Yu pursed his lips, turned his head, and saw Lin Shiwei’s figure.

Only then did he remember something and immediately said, “How are you, are you going to advance? Do you want me to open the Void Axe to send you to Peach Blossom Realm?”

The distinguished Demon Taming Emperor’s advancement naturally comes with great benefits to be gained, which, it seems, is also the reason the Wind Peach Tree pleaded with its master.

Lin Shiwei’s eyes were deep, looking into Du Yu’s.

“Uh.” Du Yu only felt a chill down his spine and cautiously said, “You don’t want to go? Then… should we stick to the original plan and return home?”

Lin Shiwei then nodded, “Mhm.”

Du Yu: “Just speak your mind, would you? You’re making my heart jump!”

He pouted, continuing to mutter, “As if you didn’t know, your aura is so strong that anyone else would kneel at your feet.”

Lin Shiwei raised an eyebrow slightly, “Tell everything?”

“Not necessary, not necessary.” Du Yu shook his head repeatedly, his face full of innocence, “I like guessing.”

“Go.” Lin Shiwei glared at Du Yu with a mix of irritation and amusement.

“Divine Tree, we’re heading back.” Du Yu looked up at the Kunlun Divine Tree and waved.

A Spirit Branch probed down, resting on Du Yu’s shoulder, “Have a good rest.”

“Okay, I’ll come to see you again later.” Du Yu patted the branch, and with a swing of the axe, tore open a space rift.

With just one step forward, the two walked from the snowy mountains into the tranquility of the 16th-floor home.

“Ha…” Du Yu deeply exhaled, looking around.

Home, sweet home.

The dust-covered home.

Since the last attack on Ancient Pine Tower, Du Yu sent the Golden Leaf to the Sea Realm, leaving the home uncleaned.

On further thought, he hadn’t been home for about 4 to 5 months.

He special-trained under the Kunlun Divine Tree for 2 months, fought on the battlefield for 1 month.

And before heading to Kunlun, he had been cultivating under the Mountain Realm·Twin Trees.

During this half year, Du Yu’s life was extremely enriching and incredibly dangerous.

Reflecting on this journey, being able to return to this familiar home is already quite fortunate, isn’t it?

Du Yu walked toward the balcony, gazing at his hometown through the window.

Formerly collapsed buildings, broken streets, now repaired perfectly, and the entire city swept clean.

It’s as if the Youhan Tree never invaded this place.

“People can come back now.” Du Yu said softly.

“Mhm.” Lin Shiwei stood beside Du Yu, looking into the distance.

Du Yu did it, he fulfilled his promise to this city.

Ancient Pine Tower City is safe now; it can once again recreate its past bustling scene.

However, at this time, Ancient Pine Tower City remains dead silent.

“Will people come back?” With one hand pressed on the front of the window, Du Yu gazed outside.

“They will.” Lin Shiwei spoke softly, “Give Great Xia some time, give people some time.”

Migration is never an easy task, especially for ordinary people.

Not to mention those ordinary folks struggling for livelihood, even Du Yu, what about him?

He can return here with a swing of the axe blade, but didn’t he also spend a full 4 to 5 months without stepping into his home?

Regarding being caught up in circumstances, people and people are largely the same.

“Um.” A light cry escaped Lin Shiwei’s lips as she was suddenly hugged tightly by Du Yu.

Du Yu teased, “If people don’t come back, we could live in this city alone, and it would be nice.”

Lin Shiwei pretended to seriously think about it, then nodded with approval, “I’ve grown accustomed. Why not talk with the bookshop to keep it in this condition?”

Du Yu’s expression turned quirky, “You’re just indulging me, huh? Whatever I say goes?”

Lin Shiwei revealed a faint smile, reaching out to stroke his cheek:

“It’s what you deserve.”