The villain has been playing badly for ten years

She didn't open her mouth, but spoke to the people around her in a similar ventriloquism way:

"Uncle, it's not a good idea for us to hide on someone else's boat like this."

The old man in gray clothes glanced around furtively with his one eye, then raised his finger and made a "hush" sound in the direction of Miemie.

"This Yanjia ship is heading to the Sea Ruins. It's very unusual. Moreover, there are signs of the Crescent Moon Stone on board."

Miemie nodded vigorously immediately: "Yes, I felt it too, but we just came all the way here, why didn't we see the Territory Master?"

"This ship is too big, maybe it's not on this level."

"Uncle with the big beard, should we go find the territory master?"

"No, no, no!"

He waved his hands, looking unhappy.

Miemie asked in confusion: "Why?"

"Maybe that guy sneaked onto the ship and is probably hiding from us..."

Chen Jiu talked a lot of nonsense, but was very satisfied with his analysis. At this moment, he was like a thief, ventriloquizing and looking for something quietly.

Until he saw a wooden ladder next to him, Chen Jiu waved to Miemie, indicating her to follow.

The two of them went up the stairs, tiptoeing to take a look.

Behind the half-closed red lacquered wooden board, there was an inappropriate scroll with a painting of a mermaid lady and a dragon tail in the lower left corner.

There was a crack behind the scroll. Chen Jiu stretched out his arm and used his hand to pull at something in the crack. It was a pull ring. After a slight "click", a carved jade window suddenly appeared beside him.

"Great, Uncle Beard, there really is a secret passage here."

Miemie's face was full of joy, but she didn't dare to make any noise. She just smiled at Chen Jiu.

Chen Jiu seemed to be really familiar with the Yanjia ship, but when he pushed it gently, he found that it was locked from the inside.

He fumbled in his pocket again and took out a bunch of keys. Miemie was very surprised: "Uncle with the big beard, you really have keys?"

"Hehehe, this old man has been prepared. Miemie, just watch."

Chen Jiuyi stroked his beard and shook his head proudly before he started to tinker with it. After just a moment, he actually opened the strange jade window.

He immediately gave a light push and went inside. Miemie followed carefully and stepped into the room.

If this place is not called a darkroom, it is better to say that it is an almost idle empty house. It is extremely dark inside and there are some cobwebs all over the house.

A lattice window with embossed cloud patterns is located above the head, letting in a faint ray of sunlight.

There are a few scrolls hanging on the lacquered walls. Apart from being pretentious, they also look brand new.

Apart from that, the bed, desk and other necessary items were all available, but they were all covered with a thick layer of dust, as if no one had been in for years.

"That's not right, uncle, why are you so familiar with this place?"

At this time, Miemie spoke softly.

Chen Jiu stroked his beard again and suddenly lowered his voice: "Dayan's Yanjia ships have three types. This type of ship has a secret room inside. I once rode on it when I was young."

Chen Jiu saw a half-burnt candle on the table, poked it with his finger, and the flame ignited.

The room suddenly became bright, dispelling some of the old and scary atmosphere.

Miemie didn't say anything, but instead felt that the new painting on the wall was very different, so she walked over and peeled it open to take a look.

Behind a painting of mountains and rocks on the wall, there was actually a small wooden box hidden.

"Uncle, come and see..."

Hearing Miemie's call, Chen Jiu hurried to take a look. The wooden box was covered with thick dust. It looked very ordinary, yet revealed a sense of meticulous craftsmanship.

Without a word, he picked it up and blew hard. Miemie smelled a thick smell of dust, which was really unpleasant. She couldn't help but let out a loud sneeze.

Chen Jiu was so frightened that he lost his balance and the small wooden box, which was the size of his palm, fell into the gap in the floor in an instant.

"Ah, girl, why are you so reckless? Can't you keep your voice down?"

Although he was blaming, there was no real anger in his eyes.

But suddenly there was a "click" sound, like a muffled sound. Miemie leaned over and tapped the floor lightly.

"Uncle, there's nothing underneath."

"Hey, is there a mechanism under the secret room of this broken ship?"

Miemie heard this and curiously pulled aside a piece of wood on the ground.

"Yes, uncle, look, there's a secret compartment underneath, with some boxes inside."

"interesting."

Chen Jiu also glanced at the dark hole under the wooden board on the ground. He couldn't help but narrow his one eye slightly and let out a cry of surprise.

……

This Yanjia ship is very large, and as luck would have it, under the mechanism of this secret room is the room where Ning Xiusu is.

This place is confined by a formation and is hidden quite deeply. It can be said to be the lowest position in the center of the ship.

Outside the pavilion, the rain was trickling, like pearls falling on the ground, and there was a faint sound of thunder.

The room was a little dim and I had no idea what time it was.

But what is certain is that the sky and the sound of rain have not changed, and it is as dark as ink outside the window.

Ning Xiusu was used to the disturbing sounds of the magic circle. He leaned against the bed, but he was not used to his current appearance...

His arms were covered in dark scales, and when he turned his fingers, the claw-like sharp fingers trembled slightly, making a sound like the whisper of a night owl.

Logically speaking, shouldn't the mermaids be able to shed their scales on their own when they transform?

This was the first time Ning Xiusu had encountered this. He was completely confused and didn't know what to do.

Suddenly, I smelled a very faint fragrance at the tip of my nose.

He took out a small porcelain bottle from his arms, and a hint of the intoxicating flower fragrance seemed to float out gently from the wooden cork of the porcelain bottle.

After all, he still looks like a mermaid, so he doesn't dare to use too much strength and is very cautious.

The light fragrance of intoxicating flowers is like the lingering fragrance of fallen spring flowers, and it is the damp chill after the sweet rain and dew.

Under the dim candlelight, his mind was restless, and his gaze seemed to have a phantom through this object. He was suddenly dazed in the dim room.

It was like a sudden shock in my heart.

Why do I think of him? I'm afraid he's been taken aback...

Ning Xiusu quickly calmed down, but he was still feeling annoyed. He put the porcelain bottle in his arms, stood up, and walked to the window.

Suddenly, a soft "click" sound was heard. Ning Xiusu was slightly startled and looked at the ceiling, but he accidentally noticed something strange...

He waved his hand and extinguished the candle on the table. Without the candlelight, he could see clearly.

Above the head, there were no talismans emitting light drawn like on the green wall and the ground. There should be no light, but a faint light like a candle flame was revealed in the gap.

It suddenly occurred to him that the room had more than one floor.

More importantly... this kind of magic circle is like an upside-down bowl, and its center of gravity seems to be only on the ground. The weak point is upwards. What if I don't break the circle and go directly upstairs?

Ning Xiusu was about to step over the table to investigate, but when his hand touched a carved wooden board, the suppressive force of the faint red-gold light began to weaken.

Also, it seems like the board is a little loose.

Is there a mechanism?

Before he could take a closer look, there was a sudden "creak" sound, and the bamboo door opened slightly.

Ning Xiusu did not intend to let anyone notice anything unusual. In an instant, he descended from a height like a flowing cloud and sat down on the chair as smoothly as flowing water.

When the bamboo door was fully opened, a man as dark as the sky outside walked into the house.