Unknown Intrusion

Chapter 17 The Beginner's Book

"Among the attributes displayed in the courtyard, my intelligence is as high as 15, followed by perception at 13, and then charm at 11."

"Charm, I'm not quite sure, but intelligence and perception are definitely related to mystery."

"Without this awakening, I would probably have an intelligence and perception score of 13, which Mr. Cheng once commented was not low."

Not low, just average.

But this "medium" isn't compared to ordinary people; it's the average within the entire mystical realm.

"This time I should have more options."

Although there is a courtyard system, what Su Yu needs most is direct power.

"Furthermore, it must conform to this world, otherwise it's too suspicious—one must take up a position!"

"How's the weather at sea lately?" Cheng Qiaoqiao suddenly asked as she was thoughtfully flipping through the pages. The Song family were fishing tycoons and very knowledgeable about this kind of thing.

"You mean the nearshore area? Or the misty sea?" Song Qiongyao turned a page and asked casually.

Cheng Qiaoqiao glanced at Su Yu, then lowered her head.

"Ask them all."

"The waves near the shore are so-so, but the Misty Sea is a bit abnormal. We don't know what's causing it yet, so we don't recommend going deep into it." As she said this, she looked up at Cheng Qiaoqiao, then turned her gaze to Su Yu.

"Uncle Su is also a seasoned captain, he knows the sea situation, so you can rest assured."

"Now that Song Qiongyao has said that, you can finally rest assured."

Cheng Qiaoqiao slightly raised her chin, revealing a slightly smug smile. For a moment, she seemed like a child waiting for praise.

"Thank you, I'm relieved." Su Yu could only respond with a smile.

If there were truly no storms or waves, there wouldn't be so many missing persons every year.

Even the daughter of Sir Song has many things she doesn't know.

When it comes to investigating clues, you still have to rely on yourself.

Not long after, a middle-aged man came in carrying books.

The man was tall and thin, dressed in a pure black suit with a silver brooch on his chest.

His eyes were calm, and he looked very well-mannered.

"Everyone's here." The three of them immediately stood up and bowed slightly: "Mentor."

Unlike in school, here they are in a mentor-apprentice relationship.

Because what is taught here are mysteries, while what is taught in schools are merely ordinary knowledge.

Even a noblewoman was extremely respectful at this moment, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.

"Please sit down. Today I will explain to you the Misty Sea."

When the word was mentioned, Cheng Shenxing looked at Su Yu and then nodded kindly.

Su Yu felt a warmth in his heart.

I didn't know my age. Mr. Cheng was actually my father's friend. He had secretly helped me a lot and even taught me esoteric knowledge (mysticism) in private.

This kindness is so profound that it can be said to be second only to that between one's closest father and son.

But I was too young at the time, and due to those experiences, I was unable to master meditation for a long time, which disappointed those who had high expectations time and time again.

Even so, Mr. Cheng and Qiaoqiao did not give up on themselves.

Cheng Shenxing looked down at the black-haired boy, who was sitting upright and looked very energetic, which made him feel a little more relaxed.

"Given his potential, he should be able to master the basics within two years. I just don't know if he's taken my advice to heart."

Thinking of this, he sighed inwardly again.

"If you can't complete the meditation in junior high school, you'll be relegated to the waiting list instead of being given priority training."

"Furthermore, I can't reveal anything more at this point; from now on, it's up to individual conscience."

Perseverance, self-discipline, and even luck are all being tested.

This is the inevitable path to the mystery.

"I hope these three children understand. If they don't, they'll miss the school's selection process, and their future will be much more difficult." He held up a twig and gestured casually on the rough wooden board.

It was something that looked like a blackboard hanging there, but the surface was not smooth at all; instead, it was rough and uneven, just a piece of book cover that had been randomly peeled off.

However, these seemingly ordinary things, when touched casually, gradually reveal faint traces, turning into pictures and symbols.

"As we all know, mysticism is also called occultism. Because there is a true God in the world, and the gods are the forerunners of mysteries, we pay homage to the gods, which is why we call it mysticism."

"But mystery is its original name, and gods only represent the greatest mystery."

"Our world is made up of islands connected by a base, floating on a boundless sea. Taking our country, Ying, as an example, the nearshore waters are about thirty miles around the islands. Beyond that, fog begins to appear, hence the name 'Misty Sea'..."

"In the near seas, spiritual energy is contained, but in the Misty Sea, the further one goes, the more dangerous it becomes. Therefore, unless it is the nation's fleet, it is not advisable to venture out..."

He was speaking from above, and the three people below listened intently, occasionally taking notes.

Mysticism is profound knowledge, and every point about it is extremely valuable.

As I finished teaching the lesson, a white light appeared in my field of vision, flashing intermittently.

Time is up.

Su Yu pressed his mind, his spirit trembled slightly, and a feeling immediately emerged.

The whole world before my eyes seemed to have undergone subtle changes.

It's like having a thick layer of frosted glass in front of you, and now you're gently wiping away the dust from the surface.

In short, it's much clearer.

Next, let's look at the character panel.

—Basic meditation (75%).

The results are really good, jumping from 55% to 75%, which is equivalent to half a year's progress.

As the crimson sunset gradually faded, the drawer below the antique alarm clock hanging on the wall suddenly popped open, and a bird flew out, fluttering its black wings in the room.

"Time's up, time's up, time's up."

After calling out three times in a row, it turned into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared into the drawer below the clock face, closing with a bang.

"Okay, that's all for today's lesson."

Cheng Shenxing tapped his fingertip lightly, and all the light and shadows blurred and then disappeared.

The three of them stood up again and bowed respectfully to him.

"Thank you for your guidance."

"Okay, let's test it out and see how you're progressing."

He held up a book and placed it on Su Yu's table, where several people gathered around to look at it.

The luxurious black leather cover is already marked by the passage of time, and a rusty chain locks the entire book from the back.

Its name could barely be made out from the badly worn cover.

The Beginner's Book.

"Su Yu, you go first?" Cheng Shenxing's eyes were full of encouragement.

In the past, Su Yu might have hesitated, but now, after a slight nod, Su Yu simply stretched out his hand and held it above the book.

Suddenly, a faint, moon-like light shone on the cover below.

The light lasted for about fifteen seconds before slowly fading away.

The cover flipped open automatically, page by page, without any wind, before landing on a blank page.

A line of ink-written characters slowly emerged.

"Su Yu, Initial Meditation, Stage Four."

Cheng Shenxing looked down in surprise, while Song Qiongyao glanced at Su Yu and gasped in astonishment. Cheng Qiaoqiao, initially shocked, quickly revealed a look of delight, her eyes turning into crescent moons.

"You've made tremendous progress! You only just finished the second stage before the holiday." Even Cheng Shenxing was completely taken aback.

I initially thought Su Yu had considerable talent, but was I underestimating him?
(End of this chapter)