Unknown Intrusion

Chapter 103 Apprentice Witch
"However, there's a slightly unpleasant atmosphere in the basement of this garden."

Su Yu hadn't sensed it last time, but after several battles with the evil spirits, he could smell it just by smelling it. The rotten, withered, gloomy, and foul odor below reminded him of the smell of rotting and fermenting fruits.

The strands settle at the bottom, seemingly neither very active nor very concentrated.

It's somewhat similar to the curse we encountered last time, but the power is noticeably different.

"This kind of power is definitely not a good thing."

"Before my rebirth, I had heard that there were fallen witches in the Black Forest, but I had never seen Qiaoqiao's mother..."

He wanted to say something, but then stopped himself and lowered his eyes.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the garden should be inherited from her mother. Even if I tell her, she won't give it up, right?"

"I'll deal with this problem after I get stronger, and I won't tell her."

Su Yu thought to himself.

"The roses you sent are very nice and clean. My mother said she likes them very much."

I heard Qiaoqiao's voice in my ear.

clean?

At first I was a little confused, but when I realized what it was, I felt a chill.

There is no one else here!
Cheng Qiaoqiao, who was originally kneeling, turned her back to him and slowly stood up, her elbows peeking out from her sleeves.

When she turned around, her expression was one of great joy, radiating an unprecedented brilliance.

She gently brushed a strand of black hair from her temple.

The soft glow of the setting sun slowly painted the garden a crimson hue, making the corner appear dark and serene.

"You gave Mom a big surprise."

The roses swaying silently in the breeze presented a scene different to her than that of others.

It was a hazy, slowly rippling, thin green cloud...

Upon closer inspection, they appear as tiny, transparent specks of light, especially densely packed around the spring in the garden, resembling torches.

She knew it was all real, not just imagination.

The evidence is that dried-up springs have become active again, which is clear proof of a natural response.

But outsiders, including Su Yu, cannot see any of this.

"Come again next time, and I'll definitely surprise you."

On the way back, Cheng Qiaoqiao unconsciously reached out and caught a white snowflake that came into view.

Before it even touched her palm, the snow powder melted into water.

"Ah, the snow has melted."

The girl gasped softly, then clasped her hands together and looked back with satisfaction.

Su Yu followed her gaze.

Amidst the swirling white clouds, the secret garden enclosed by rocks was no longer visible.

"Was that really your mother just now?"

Her long, jet-black hair clung quietly to her pale, downcast face. Snowflakes danced in the air, landing lightly on various surfaces and making a shattering sound.

Gazing at Cheng Qiaoqiao like this, Su Yu suppressed the pounding in his heart and asked a question.

For a long time, Su Yu could not say he knew her well.

Cheng Qiaoqiao, who once gazed at him with a sorrowful expression.

The woman in front of me, Cheng Qiaoqiao, is looking at the garden with eyes full of happiness.

I was supposed to be very close to her, but when I look back, I realize I knew very little about her.

"Yes."

The words, spoken softly, carried away by the white breath, and vanished in the cold wind.

Her eyes were a little red, and Su Yu felt a pang of sadness looking at her.

But Su Yu had never met her mother from childhood to adulthood.

"Then she..."

"Don't ask!"

Hearing her answer, Su Yu looked at her in surprise. Her hands were clenched tightly, then slowly loosened, and she shook her head in resistance.

"I don't want to talk about it now."

I didn't ask any further questions.

In his heart, he also had a vague answer.

Perhaps, it's in the Black Forest.

"I'm sorry." It was an unintentional remark, but it probably touched on her painful memories, and a sense of guilt began to grow in her heart.

"It's ok."

"I've gotten used to it."

Looking to the side, I saw her kicking pebbles and playing with them. The pebbles rolled around, all alone, and I really didn't know why she found it interesting.

"By the way, Qiaoqiao," Su Yu wanted to change the subject.

"how?"

She responded with a radiant smile, revealing her pearly white teeth.

"What are the main tasks of the student council?"

"I thought you'd completely forgotten about it, you busy person." Cheng Qiaoqiao frowned, her tone sounding quite annoyed.

"I took care of everything over there for you."

"While you were traveling."

"I'm so sorry, but I had to go at that time."

"That's true, but you'll have to go back to school eventually. I'm more experienced than you now... Don't cry during the next exam."

How much can the student council do?

As for exams, that feels like a very old concept.

"Actually, I can't stay long. I just came to see Auntie and you, and it just so happens that you're back." Cheng Qiaoqiao's smile became even brighter. "I might have to go to the Tranquil Forest for further studies!"

Su Yu was taken aback and turned to look at her; she was enveloped in the spiritual light of the forest.

"Yes, that's a good thing."

It's indeed a good thing. He has resolved many problems since returning, but his conflicts with Cai Jiang and the mastermind behind the scenes have become even more acute.

"The dagger is revealed after the map is drawn"

On the ship, the father and son discussed that they would use the excuse of hospitalization to have the mother accompany the father to the hospital, in order to avoid danger.

I also want to tell Qiaoqiao and her father to be careful.

Unexpectedly, Qiaoqiao became the Rose Apprentice Witch and would soon be going to the Tranquil Forest.

The tranquil forest is the witch's base, so it's much safer.

Although they didn't have much time together and there were many regrets, it was a good thing. Su Yu took her hand and said, "Then let's go to Giant Hammer Restaurant for dinner. You said their steak is very good!"

"Um"

The Hammer Restaurant wasn't cheap, but Qiaoqiao didn't object. She was a smart girl, and letting Su Yu make appropriate contributions would actually benefit their relationship.

"Let's go!" Su Yu said, his gaze slightly gloomy.

Now that he's back in Hong Kong, Cai Jiang and the mastermind behind it should know, right? What will he do next?

The Song family said they would take care of it and make the perpetrators pay a heavy price. Could they be just trying to fool us?

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The moon hung above the Gothic spires, and the iron gates groaned in the night wind.

Thirteen candles flickered on the candlesticks, five men in black robes formed an inverted pentagram, chanting could be heard from beneath their hoods, and blood-painted runes glowed faintly at their feet.

The high priest's silver mask reflected a cold light as his dagger sliced ​​across the ram's neck. Amid the ram's scream, blood splattered into the obsidian groove, causing the entire magic circle to tremble slightly.

"The ancients will drink your blood!" the high priest shouted, and the ouroboros relief at the bottom of the altar opened its vertical pupils, the winding blood lines seeming to come alive, flowing and burrowing into the serpent's mouth.

"okay!"

An ominous aura churned within the blood pool. The high priest closed his eyes, raised his hand, and characters floated and spun in the air.

When the priest opened his eyes, the floating characters shattered and scattered instantly.

The high priest's face paled for a moment, then he muttered to himself, "So that's how it is."

(End of this chapter)