Unknown Intrusion

Chapter 120 Mark
Su Yu frowned slightly, instantly understanding.

People who care about him? The incident involving small business owner Cai Jiang just happened, and they came knocking on his door. The timing is too coincidental.

Moreover, in the short time it took to get to the exam venue, the two of them intercepted him.

"Is the problem with that teacher, or does the guild that conducts the assessment have an inside agent?"

"I have an important exam today." Thinking this, Su Yu spoke calmly, without pausing in the slightest.

“We know.” Attorney Zhang stepped forward, blocking Su Yu’s path. “But this matter might be more important than your exam…”

Su Yu stopped and looked coldly at Lawyer Zhang, then glanced at the silent maid behind him.

He could feel the maid's gaze fixed on him, as if it were a physical presence.

"More important?" Su Yu's voice remained completely calm: "At least for now, I don't think anything is more important than my exam."

Attorney Zhang was clearly taken aback by Su Yu's directness. He paused for a moment before regaining his professional demeanor: "Mr. Su Yu, we all know that some things are unavoidable. If you are willing to agree to sign a settlement agreement, we are also willing to provide you with... resources and protection far exceeding what the academy can offer."

"Resources and shelter?" Su Yu's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Are you taking advantage of me because I'm a child?"

"The kingdom may have forces stronger than the Green Vine Society, but that doesn't include you."

"I will decide my own future." Su Yu's voice was resolute: "As for the resources and protection you mentioned, I have no interest in them. I am here to take the academy's exam."

"Are you trying to completely sever ties with us?" Attorney Zhang's tone turned stern, his eyes behind his glasses flashing with a sharp light. "Su Yu, you need to think this through. This is not child's play. Going against the esteemed Lord's will has consequences..."

"I will bear the consequences myself." Su Yu interrupted him, her gaze icy: "Get out of my way."

Attorney Zhang wanted to say something more, but when he met Su Yu's eyes, he involuntarily swallowed his words.

He realized that the young man in front of him had already made a decision.

After a few seconds of stalemate, Su Yu ignored them and walked around them.

Just as he brushed past the maid, he keenly sensed a barely perceptible energy fluctuation, as light as a feather brushing against the back of his hand.

He didn't stop walking, but a chill ran through him.

It was that maid! She left something on him!
Su Yu didn't turn around or show anything unusual. He simply quickened his pace and walked into the academy gate, leaving the two behind for the time being.

After verifying his identity, Su Yu entered the area where the examination was being held.

There was still some time before the exam officially started, so he needed to find his exam room first. The way to the exam room required passing through a well-maintained courtyard.

The courtyard is lush with vegetation, with a babbling brook, creating a serene and pleasant environment.

The other candidates were either whispering to each other or making the most of their last moments to review, and no one noticed Su Yu's slightly solemn expression.

He raised his right hand without making a sound, his gaze falling on the back of his hand. There were no visible marks there, but Su Yu could clearly sense an extremely faint energy imprint with a cold attribute, clinging to the surface of his skin like a maggot, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

Tracking marks? Or some kind of more malevolent curse?
Su Yu's mind raced.

Whatever it is, having this on your body is definitely a hidden danger.

That maid was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

Since they dared to intercept him at the academy gate, it means they were prepared for his non-cooperation. This mark is probably a backup plan.

It must be dealt with as soon as possible!
With the exam approaching, he couldn't let this mark interfere with his performance.

Moreover, who knows if this mark will be noticed by some people in the academy, causing unnecessary trouble?

Su Yu slowed her pace and walked to a secluded corner of the courtyard, pretending to admire the scenery.

"Terrifying, it seems to resonate with my bloodline." Upon closer inspection, Su Yu's expression changed. He could sense that the energy nature of the mark left by the maid was somewhat similar to that of his bloodline, yet it was even more sinister.

Using conventional methods to remove it would likely be very difficult, and might even cause a severe backlash.

The safest way is for the courtyard to "refine" it. He took a deep breath and called out, "Courtyard!"

In the light, the complete view of the courtyard slowly appeared before his eyes.

I found myself in the bedroom. The glass window offered a view of the courtyard. It was late at night, and a star hung low in the dark night sky.

"show."

A faint white light appeared, and the light screen gradually spread outwards, revealing a black line beneath the skin. Upon closer inspection, it was found to be tightly gripping the blood vessels. As soon as it made contact, fine beads of sweat appeared on Su Yu's forehead, and his face turned somewhat pale.

Although the black lines were faint, they were exceptionally stubborn, clinging tightly like leeches, and each contact brought a stinging pain and a chilling sensation.

"Refine it, but preserve its outer shell!" Su Yu made a complicated request, fearing that complete purification would immediately alert the enemy.

"Will it require ash and ash crystals?"

"Yes!"

Candidates began to head to the examination hall.

Su Yu remained standing in the same spot, his breathing becoming somewhat rapid, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

He could sense that the mark was gradually loosening and disintegrating, and the cold energy it contained was being assimilated, decomposed, and purified by the courtyard.

Just before the official exam bell rang, Su Yu suddenly opened his eyes.

He raised his right hand and carefully sensed it.

That cold, sticky feeling has completely disappeared.

The mark under the skin on the back of my hand melted away like ice and snow, leaving only a thin shell.

Refining is complete!

Su Yu let out a long sigh of relief, feeling somewhat exhausted, but his spirits were unusually high.

He glanced at it and calmly walked towards the examination hall.

Once the exam results are out, everything will be ready.

He now had a clearer idea of ​​how to play this game.

The road to self-preservation is long and arduous, but now—it can begin.

Almost simultaneously, outside the college, Attorney Zhang's fingers lightly brushed against the railing as he looked regretfully at the parchment contract, paying particular attention to the patterns on the pages.

"It's a pity it wasn't signed."

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Attorney Zhang had signed many documents with others, making it clear that whatever conditions were agreed to, once signed, one's life and death were in the hands of their master.

The pattern itself is a slave contract.

It's not exactly a secret, but 95% of the world's population doesn't know this trick.

Attorney Zhang turned to the maid and asked, "Did you finish just now?"

It wasn't that no one completely refused; the next step was the maid's job, which he was very familiar with.

The wind carried the sweet scent of flowers, and the maid remained silent, her body convulsing slightly.

The lawyer caught a glimpse of her face beneath her dark hair, her pupils covered in spiderweb-like blood patterns. What was even more alarming was that, upon closer inspection, each blood pattern vaguely resembled a human figure.

Even after seeing it several times, Attorney Zhang couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. His smile froze on his lips, and the hairs on the back of his neck suddenly stood on end. He dared not speak. After a long while, the maid suddenly looked up, nodded, and said, "It's done!"

Attorney Zhang breathed a heavy sigh of relief: "Then we can report to the boss, and proceed with the next step."

(End of this chapter)