Unknown Intrusion

Chapter 110 Filth
Su Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief when a dignified man came into view.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry, I need to take this young gentleman away from here."

With her new clothes, Song Shuying exudes a more aristocratic air.

With a cheerful smile, Su Yu bid them farewell and was led out into the corridor amidst their kind smiles.

"How does it feel to be a hero?"

"It feels great, everyone likes me."

Su Yu felt his face burning, probably from his excitement, not from the large amount of profit he had just gained.

"Haha, you deserve it." Song Shuying still seemed very happy.

“My family started building a fleet in my father’s generation, doing part fishing and part search. At first, we invested a lot and gained very little, but we persevered.”

"Many gentlemen joined my fleet from the very beginning, sharing both the risks and the rewards."

"We discovered Myron Island last year and have been gradually preparing to explore it with our fleet. Our ocean-going ships have landed there before, but we are now conducting large-scale exploration... Indeed, we have gained a lot this time."

"You must remember, individual effort is certainly necessary, but collective effort is the key to success. Without these gentlemen, there would be no Song family."

Song Shuying said meaningfully, then took out a bank note from her coat pocket, turned it over in Su Yu's palm, slapped it into her hand, and said briefly, "This is 100 gold coins, it's your pocket money."

"this?"

Su Yu understood banknotes. In this era, there were no banknotes; the daily currency was gold, silver, and copper, and the larger denominations were banknotes, which could be directly exchanged for an equivalent amount of gold coins at the bank.

Originally, the minimum denomination of banknotes was 20 gold sea dragons, but in recent years, banknotes with a denomination of 10 gold sea dragons have appeared, which is considered an "unexpectedly small denomination."

“When I was your age, I also went on dates often, and without some money on me, I would inevitably run into trouble.”

“I understand.” He blinked.

"Also, remember, our family rule is that you can't come home late."

"Especially on weekends, because she has tutoring, don't ask her to go out on that day."

Su Yu's eyes widened, and after meeting his gaze, she was certain that Song Shuying was not joking.

This is a complete misunderstanding.

After thinking about it, I said nothing.

“Your father has become a C-level partner, but that’s the Chamber of Commerce’s reward. As for your personal reward, I’ve thought about it for a long time before making this difficult decision.”

Partners are small shareholders. From then on, in addition to his job as captain, Su Maode could attend meetings and receive dividends. The specific income depended on the amount of dividends, but it was generally more than twice his base salary. This would make him a standard middle-class family with an annual income of 200 gold coins.

Song Shuying said with a smile, "Would you like to tour the Song family's collection? You can choose any item—even a precious job change scroll, which is exactly what you need, right?"

"Your tutor will help you with your research; I wouldn't cheat you." Song Shuying smiled smugly. "I know you've read Qiong Yao's collection, but my family has been collecting for generations, and there's much more than that!"

"Wow, there are so many..."

When Su Yu was led into the study, he saw Mr. Cheng standing there and, for some reason, felt a little guilty.

Before saying hello, Su Yu looked up at the bookshelf against the wall and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

The bookshelf actually only had one row, with about sixty books, but it was filled with all sorts of powerful auras... they were all magic books.

The combined power and aura create a sense of oppression in the air when you get close to it.

Su Yu held her breath.

“These are treasures of the Song family. Every single one of them you see now is a mysterious book.”

"The 'Six Pavilion Calligraphy Collection' from the ancient Duchy of Roland, the 'Alchemy Ruler' written by the chief court alchemist of the ancient Kingdom of Cha, the 'Analysis of Taste Physiology' by the most outstanding culinary expert in modern times, the 'Essential Techniques of Jade' from ancient times... Such a complete collection of books is not small even in this country."

"Hmm...it certainly does deserve the esteemed lord's bookshelf."

Mr. Cheng appraised the Song family's bookshelf, nodded slightly as if understanding, then shook his head with a smile: "There are still some things you're hiding, aren't there?"

"What about the path of sages and saints?"

"Of course, this is only a part, but it is what he needs most."

"As for the path to sainthood, let alone that I don't have it, even if I did, wouldn't releasing those paths be a trap... in the current environment..."

Su Yu didn't hear it; he couldn't wait to walk forward and head straight for the books that attracted him the most.

"Not bad, you're quite the expert. Your perception is truly remarkable." "I think these books are very good: 'The Magic of the Wetlands,' 'The Call of the Wilderness,' 'The Depths of the Sacred Forest,' and 'The Mage's Inscription of Mithril.'"

“They come from families that were once powerful but have now disappeared. Choosing them is not difficult, and their potential is not low.”

"Of course, the most important thing is that the source is clean and there is no pollution."

"There's still filth?" Song Shuying's words poured cold water on Su Yu's enthusiasm.

“Originally, this was something you were supposed to learn later, but I can remind you now.” Song Shuying nodded and said, “Ancient books may not have recorded it, but it is generally acknowledged in modern times that there is pollution at sea, and even if it is purified, there will still be some around us.”

"Remember this: any power of unknown origin harbors pollution and will inevitably breed disaster," Song Shuying said solemnly. "There are almost no exceptions."

"almost?"

If that's the case, then there must be exceptions.

"Divine power is the exception."

Mr. Cheng chimed in, and they seemed to tacitly avoid delving deeper into the topic of deities.

"Think about it, when you explore ancient ruins and discover and revive powerful and mysterious ancient forces, in your excitement, have you ever considered why the ancients disappeared?"

Beneath the calm tone lay a chilling and terrifying truth.

"Many people are attracted by the superficial benefits, but forget the hidden dangers... The sealed mystery may be very powerful, but it may also lead to the abyss."

"Only a clear spring can produce a clean river... Always remember this saying."

A clear spring.

Su Yu thought about his system and fell into deep thought.

There's something wrong with the mystery of this world; it's filled with hostility towards people.

Su Yu had sensed it a long time ago.

But I never expected the situation to be so serious.

Such a solemn admonition to newcomers suggests that disasters have occurred more than once in history, right?

And the foul smell I felt in Qiaoqiao's garden...

So, does that mean Qiaoqiao's profession is also of a less-than-clean origin?
So, as a father, why didn't Mr. Cheng stop her?
and many more.

Su Yu realized her mistake.

"Is the filth I feel truly the same as what they say?"

As we all know, feelings can vary.

People who like durian will say it smells wonderful, while those who dislike it will say it smells terrible.

Some people like cilantro because it tastes fresh, while others find it has an earthy, earthy smell.

"What they consider clean, might not actually feel to me as so... well, at least not completely clean?"

Despite the lack of evidence, Su Yu believed that this was highly likely.

"The house I live in still smells musty."

He had noticed it before; there was no mold anywhere, but that feeling just wouldn't go away.

Even when basking in the midday sun, I feel slightly uncomfortable.

“Every time I enter the system, it feels like I’ve been through a month of hardship and then taken a fresh shower.”

"Perhaps we need to re-examine the professions in this world... Do so-called 'clean sources' really exist?"

An unclean spring, according to them, is harmful.

"At least the system is clean and can purify the filth."

So far, the system has never let Su Yu down.

After all, that's a power that can reverse time and make the world start over... If even the system can't do it, then the native professionals' method is even less feasible.

(End of this chapter)