Unknown Intrusion

Chapter 99 Innocence
"Dad, let's talk about checking the belongings when we get back!"

"You're feeling better now, get some rest!" Seeing that Su Maode's face was a little pale and covered in cold sweat, Su Yu quickly helped him lie down on the blanket.

As dusk approached, tents were being set up one by one, and Hu Lun could be seen pausing briefly in front of each tent.

"...In the name of saints, crowns, Blackshire, and the Sailing Guild, hear my prayer!"

“I will act according to your laws, pay my taxes, and ask for forgiveness for my transgressions, purification from my sins, and protection for my home.”

"..."

“You’re Old Su’s son, can I call you Little Su?” Song Xunfang came over, looked at him, and suddenly said.

"Of course, Mr. Song!"

"You are the top student of Qing Teng Academy, are you familiar with this ceremony?"

"I know," Su Yu replied immediately. "During the day, everything is relatively safe. At night, only blessed gates are safe."

"Mr. Hu was temporarily granted refuge at the consecration ceremony."

Su Yu spoke concisely. If it had been a day earlier, he really wouldn't have known that he had become relatively proficient in this subject after reading "Basic Ritual and Sanctuary" through the system.

He even knew that the prayer didn't mention God because he was a sorcerer and the focus wasn't on God.

"You know a lot!" Song Xunfang couldn't help but glance at him. He was no ordinary person and naturally knew that this was a course for the first and second years of the academy. Even if he had studied it in advance, it was clear that the academy valued him highly.

Thinking of this, his expression softened a bit: "It's getting late, help your father to the tent, it's not safe outside."

"Yes, Mr. Song!"

Once inside the tent, the feeling is different; it feels like a dwelling where people live permanently, which is the most basic facility to resist all evil spirits.

At this moment, we don't care about good or bad, we only care about having or not having.

Just as I helped her lie down and the canopy door was fastened, the fog representing night swept in. I could feel that the temple's magic array had a faint light, which barely kept the thick fog out.

A tent is also a form of protection.

Su Yu understood the difference between "community and home." He looked at Su Maode, who was already in a deep sleep, but his condition had clearly improved.

Strange sounds rang out from the mist outside the hall, like painful groans, the sound of wind, or even a curse.

Wait a moment, and all noise will subside.

"System, enter!"

A faint white light appeared, and the light curtain gradually spread outward, rippling in the air and illuminating the courtyard.

"The evil spirits that entered the courtyard before are gone."

Su Yu moved swiftly and entered the courtyard, where the rose bushes under the courtyard window exuded fragrance.

The rose bushes were blooming beautifully in the courtyard. Su Yu seemed lost in thought. As she crouched down to stroke the petals, her fingertips touched a sticky substance.

The fragrance covered the "petals," each petal layered upon layered, exuding a dark red hue. When the wind swept by, the rose bushes emitted a soft, mournful sound.

As he was examining the scene closely, it suddenly went dark for a moment, and Su Yu heard footsteps behind him.

Princess

"Princess, where are you?"

It seemed as if many people were calling out, their voices layered upon each other yet appearing ethereal.

"It's all an illusion, a curse!" Su Yu quickly stood up and took a step back.

Everyone was unknowingly entangled in the curse, although according to Hu Lun, the curse was weak and the times had changed, so they could go back and resolve it.

That may be true, and it may be true for Su Maode as well, but the impact on oneself is not the same!

Only Su Yu knew that the curse had triggered a significant reaction in the courtyard.

"The curse has unleashed the power of the courtyard, creating a tangled standoff."

"So the fluctuation just now was due to this unexpected event."

Sensing the changes in the courtyard, Su Yu's expression turned serious.

"Perhaps it's not that the curse isn't severe for them, but that my courtyard has borne the brunt of the curse for them?"

"Even without me, and without mentioning the man in black, the whole group would have been wiped out?"

"So I arrived, and the mission was basically accomplished."

"But this isn't good news for me."

Not to mention whether this situation will have a serious impact on the courtyard if it continues for too long.

The fact that the courtyard was affected, preventing me from using it immediately, is a serious matter. If I encounter the mastermind again on my way back, dealing with it won't be so easy.

He's currently only a semi-professional, so the courtyard is an especially important asset for him.

Therefore, Su Yu had to solve this problem first.

"If we try to directly confront the entangled forces, it probably won't work."

Standing at the window, Su Yu realized that resolving this matter would require patience and time.

"Fortunately, we have plenty of time on the island. After a few days, we should have some progress."

"This must be resolved within ten days."

This matter will surely be resolved before we return after exploring the island.

Since the problem could not be solved for the time being, Su Yu left the courtyard.

As soon as he came out, his expression changed.

Princess

"Princess, where are you?"

The sound still lingered in my ears, layer upon layer.

"Something's not right."

"I have a feeling... like I've sensed something extraordinary."

Su Yu couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

I thought that since the curse wasn't serious, even if it caused changes in the courtyard, I could handle it.

But as soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, he not only heard the sound, but also seemed to be drawn by a force, subconsciously wanting to walk in a certain direction.

He could sense that there seemed to be an additional channel in the direction of traction.

Su Yu was startled and suddenly woke up. The sounds around her seemed to have decreased considerably.

"But it hasn't been cut off!"

Even with the courtyard separating most of the area, there were still faint sounds and a sense of connection.

As long as the curse remains, the changes to him and the courtyard will never stop.

To solve this problem, the curse must be broken.

"To exorcise a curse, besides having a professional do it, there are other hardcore methods."

"Use force to expel or suppress directly."

"I don't have any good magical artifacts. Although I have a courtyard, it's affected by a curse and can't be used for the time being."

"Even if it can be used, it's hard to say whether the courtyard can be used to dispel the curse."

"If I ask professionals for help, they might not refuse, but would I really dare to use them?"

"If they discover the secret of the courtyard, it will be a huge loss, and we may even face the annihilation of our clan, and a very gruesome one at that."

The greatest naiveté of ordinary people is the belief that because they are valuable, even if their talents are discovered, they will not be dissected, and may even be treated as kindly as pandas.

Su Yu could only say that this was incredibly foolish and naive.

The system is not a cute panda; it possesses the power to destroy nations and worlds.

Every nation shares a fundamental principle: "If a nation cannot master a powerful weapon, it must be utterly destroyed."

If the courtyard can be discovered and stripped away, then the useless self will surely be killed. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances from affecting the permissions of the stripped courtyard system, not a single soul must be left behind.

If the courtyard cannot be separated or controlled, then once the state recognizes and repeatedly confirms this point, it will implement the clause of "if it cannot be controlled, it must be completely destroyed," resulting in the same complete annihilation of body and soul—it will not give even a trace of the soul a chance to escape, thus leading to a tragic retaliation.

Therefore, once the system is discovered, death is inevitable unless one has already been able to suppress the entire era.

"Therefore, even if it's urgent, we absolutely cannot use outsiders to exorcise the curse."

"First, think about what the curse is most likely to have caused."

"It's not just me, probably everyone has already guessed it."

"The source of the curse on the island is the ability to afflict everyone."

"It's a curse from the island's original owner on the thieves!"

(End of this chapter)