Yang Qingqing raised her finger and casually made a circle.
Suddenly, the wall of silver flames seemed to "come alive," quickly rolling up and forming a cocoon.
Several seconds later, as the leaves slowly retracted and covered the wall again, the silver flames had completely disappeared.
Du Yu asked, "Teacher, what special effect does this silver flame have?"
Yang Qingqing replied with a question, "What do you think?"
Du Yu speculated, "Does it ignite automatically upon hitting the target?"
Yang Qingqing nodded, "Ordinary fire arrows, when hitting their target, mostly impact the enemy's Demon Breath Battle Robe like a one-off transaction; the robe won't ignite.
But silver fire is different. This type of flame has strong adhesion, igniting the enemy's Demon Breath Battle Robe and enduring for a long time, causing continuous flame damage."
Ignite?
Du Yu looked down at the dark silver longbow in his hand, feeling more and more delighted.
Yang Qingqing: "This Demon Soldier's quality is Silver Level, which is the Second Level. More powerful Demon Tamers or Demon Beasts can easily extinguish the silver fire. For example, that Celestial-level Demonic Plant, would you like to try?"
Du Yu shook his head repeatedly, "I understand, let's not experiment. I've become friends with the Fire Phoenix Tree."
"Hehe." Yang Qingqing smiled as she glanced at Du Yu and continued, "Compared to continuous ignition damage, you should focus more on its marking function."
"Marking?"
Yang Qingqing: "In the Demon Spirit Realm, there are numerous dangers, filled with various kinds of Demon Beasts and Demonic Plants. If at night, you ignite your target..."
Du Yu's eyes lit up, "Then my target becomes clearer and might attract other predators!"
"Sharp and quick to understand, very good." Yang Qingqing nodded in satisfaction.
Du Yu felt a bit embarrassed since he was used to being harshly treated by Gong Cheng, he needed time to adapt to a normal teaching style.
Yang Qingqing: "Although I have extended an invitation to you, you are still an unofficial student, and I have other work. Every three months, we shall meet once, and you can consolidate all your problems during that time for me to solve."
"Okay."
Yang Qingqing: "According to the school's teaching system, I will assign you four tasks, today is the first. Within three months, collect 3 Mortal-level Demon Crystals in the Demon Spirit Realm. Do you have the confidence?"
Mortal-level Demon Beasts only condense a Demon Crystal when they reach the Peak Stage.
That means Du Yu and Xiaoyan need to surpass a Small Tier and hunt 3 Peak of Mortal Level Demon Beasts.
This task is actually simple; you can spend money to buy them or hire a stronger Demon Tamer to help. You could also join a team to hunt together.
However, given Du Yu's situation, finding a team to cooperate with depends on fate, and purchasing or hiring help is even more unlikely. He will most likely have to complete it alone.
Whether Yang Qingqing assigned this task with Du Yu's circumstances in mind is uncertain.
"Sure." Seeing Du Yu agreeing readily.
Yang Qingqing nodded in satisfaction and said, "The last point, about the concept of Cold Qi, you know it, right?"
The Cold Qi she referred to isn't the familiar concept in the normal world but a kind of energy Demon Tamers loathe—Youhan Qi.
Youhan Qi hides within the Demon Breath, cunning and sinister.
In ordinary society and usual environments, the concept of Cold Qi can be selectively ignored, as these energies are sparse and form no significant threat.
Often, where Demon Breath is dense, Cold Qi will appear too, like in the Demon Spirit Realm.
Demon Tamers must be extra cautious while cultivating inside, as you might think you've absorbed a hundred parts of Demon Breath, but there might be a sneaky part of poison-Youhan Qi mixed in.
This requires Demon Tamers to carefully discern and eliminate the impurities.
Cold Qi has a dual nature, with the adverse effects greatly outweighing the benefits.
Firstly, it disrupts the mind.
Whether a Demon Tamer or a Demon Pet, if invaded by Cold Qi, they often become impulsive, easily angry, and extremely irritable.
Secondly, too much Cold Qi in the body can impede the physical functioning of a Demon Tamer, weakening you and prolonging illness, evidently hindering your cultivation and growth.
The only benefit of Cold Qi is enhancing the physical capabilities of a Demon Beast, but at the cost of the Demon Pet's increasing ferocity, making it ultimately not worth it.
Worth mentioning is that Cold Qi, as a "virus," only targets Demon Tamers and Demon Beasts. It can't infiltrate ordinary people who haven't awakened or can't absorb Demon Breath.
"I know, Teacher. I've carefully learned everything about the precautions needed when entering the Demon Spirit Realm," Du Yu replied.
"Remember, haste makes waste." Yang Qingqing stood up as the tree leaf table and chairs slowly withdrew.
Du Yu also hurriedly stood up as the chair of tree leaves gradually climbed back onto the wall.
The scene was truly remarkable.
Yang Qingqing reached out her left hand, and a flower vine carried a handbag slowly to Du Yu's front.
Curiously, Du Yu took the handbag and pulled out a light piece of clothing.
The gray-green color, this garment woven from tree vines and grass clippings...is this a ghillie suit?
"Beard Tree Clothing, a Bronze-Level Combat Coat, will help you better conceal, hide, and evade enemy attacks."
Yang Qingqing smiled and continued, "The student materials reported by Teacher Gong Cheng on you have interesting evaluations, highlighting your two traits: stealth and endurance."
Du Yu: "..."
Yang Qingqing: "I think you should play to your strengths, try it on."
Du Yu put down the handbag, opened the Beard Tree Clothing with both hands, and realized this exceedingly light garment was actually a cloak.
He quickly donned the cloak, the wide hemline reaching down to his ankles. Yet, this garment was unimaginably light, making it feel like he was wearing nothing.
Yang Qingqing suddenly extended her hand, helping Du Yu put on the hood and gently pulling the brim down, "You have beautiful eyes. To better highlight your style, it's best to hide them."
"Uh." Du Yu was tugged and lowered his head, always feeling like he's heard this phrase somewhere before?
With his head lowered under the hood, Du Yu saw the tote bag by his feet and discovered there was something inside.
It was familiar vacuum-sealed food, premium Fire Element Demon Pet food!
A whole ten bags, each containing eight cookies.
If each cookie is calculated at 50 yuan, that's 4,000 yuan!
"Teacher, this..."
Yang Qingqing: "Nurture your Demon Pet well, right now you protect it, but soon it will protect you."
"Yes, I understand." Du Yu nodded repeatedly.
"Go on then, plan your time well, we'll meet again in three months." Yang Qingqing didn't give Du Yu much chance to speak, just waved him off.
The hostess issued an eviction order, so Du Yu had no choice but to thank and bid farewell, turning to go down the leaf corridor.
But at the elevator, the button didn't respond.
Suddenly, a slender vine reached out and swiped an elevator card for Du Yu.
Du Yu: "..."
Are Wood Element Demon Tamers always this comfortable?
No matter if this is a Wood Element Demon Pet or Demonic Plant, it's really quite spiritual, how many can he raise in his rented nest?
"No, no! Fire Element is the best, Fire Element is the best!" A dissatisfied voice of Little Fen Yang came from the mind.
"Mm, Fire Element is the best, Fire Element is the best." Du Yu responded repeatedly, quickly got on the elevator, took out a Firethorn Fruit from his pocket, thinking, "I was wrong, I'll give you fruit to eat."
Little Fen Yang: "Hmph."
Du Yu lifted the Beard Tree Cloak, took out a fruit from his pocket, and couldn't help smacking his lips.
Clenching his teeth and stomping his foot, Du Yu still stuffed the Firethorn Fruit into his mouth.
Hiss...
In an instant, Du Yu's face scrunched up into a bun.
Inside the room, Yang Qingqing looked at the doorbell electronic screen and also at Du Yu grimacing in the elevator, her expression became strange.
This kid is indeed a silly newbie, probably wants to taste the pure Firethorn Fruit?
Yang Qingqing couldn't help but chuckle, then suddenly turned her head and saw a pair of little legs at the stairway.
"Miss Lin is here?"
"Auntie." Lin Shiyi came down wearing a nightgown, her face embarrassed, "Du Yu already left, right?"
"He left with the pet food you bought." Yang Qingqing teased, "That kid is quite nice, good-looking and has a good attitude. If you want to chase him, go ahead boldly. I'll support you, no need to be sneaky anymore."
Actually, Yang Qingqing only prepared 5 bags of Demon Pet food for Du Yu; the other 5 bags were added by Lin Shiyi.
"I'm not chasing him." Lin Shiyi's face turned bright red, hastily explained, "His Heterochromatic Little Fire Fox is quite rare and at a critical growing period, it'd be a shame if not provided with proper nutrition. And you know, his family conditions are bad..."
Yang Qingqing's face showed amusement: "Hehe~ Little Shi Yi is truly gentle."
Lin Shiyi's face was as red as an apple, too embarrassed to say anything, she buried her face and ran upstairs.
Over here the people were teasing, while over there Du Yu had already walked out of the elevator and summoned the Little Fire Fox.
"Whimper?" The Little Fire Fox just came together, hadn't even snuggled with the owner, suddenly felt something forcibly stuffed into its mouth...
Genuine Firethorn Fruit produced by Celestial-level Demonic Plants naturally had to be shared equally.
"Mm." Though the Little Fire Fox's mouth was full, as she bit into the fruit, the sour juice filled her mouth, making Xiaoyan show a blissful expression.
"Is it really delicious?" Du Yu's face was filled with doubt.
"Whimper~" The Little Fire Fox happily swallowed the Firethorn Fruit, raised her fluffy little head, trying to lick Du Yu's face.
Du Yu quickly leaned back, fearing the sour juice would smear on his face.
"Oo." Xiaoyan blinked her eyes, filled with sadness in her golden brown eyes, lowered her head.
"Don't..." Du Yu's face was awkward, feeling all numb.
This little stinky fox sure has more character than the Firethorn Fruit!
"Fine~ lick away." Du Yu helplessly leaned his face forward.
Yet Xiaoyan turned her head away, ignoring Du Yu, appearing like a baby with a grumpy pout.
"Wow! Heterochromatic Demon Pet! Mom, look!"
"Oh? Truly is, indeed beautiful." The approaching mother and son didn't mind their voice magnitude, while Xiaoyan looked toward the sound.
Upon seeing it was an elegant lady, Xiaoyan's eyes sparkled!
Seeing the situation wasn't right, Du Yu quickly covered Xiaoyan's head and ran away...
"Whimper~"
"Why whimper, now we have 20 bags of stuffed cookies, enough for you to eat for a while. Save the searching for the big sister for when we can't afford food anymore!"
"Whimper?"
"Never mind those rich ladies now, I'm already equipped with Divine Armor, let's quickly head to the Demon Spirit Realm for a thrilling battle!"
"Whimper!"