Master of Strange Dao

Chapter 1541 - 411: Silent Infiltration, Altering the Tattoo (6k)_2

Yu looked at this group of little black ones, feeling the pressure mounting. Just at first glance, he knew the origin of these little black ones because he was a ghost.In the upcoming arrangements, Yu Ziqing did not intervene, not even with the Little Merfolk, whom he allowed to attend school here.

Later, Yu Ziqing also planned to send the Little White Fox from Jinlan Mountain over.

Regardless of what they might learn, the younger generation could interact with each other. Whether they made friends or not, at least they would become familiar with one another, and in the future, they could support each other in some way.

When it was time to leave, the Little Merfolk with glasses was reluctant; she actually wanted to follow Yu Ziqing.

Even if everything she saw was filtered with a youth mode, appearing more beautiful than usual, the first normal person she saw without relying on a Magical Treasure was still Yu Ziqing.

"Attend school well here; it will be very safe. When a new Magical Treasure is developed, I'll get you a new one.

You can eat whatever you want; there's a dedicated chef in the school.

I'll come back to see you later."

The Little Merfolk pressed her lips together, hugging Yu Ziqing's neck, without voicing her desire to follow him. Instead, she leaned into Yu Ziqing's ear and whispered.

"There's a bad person on the ship, the one following the High Priest."

"Alright, don't worry, I'll catch the bad person, and you focus on studying well," Yu Ziqing said with a smile, responding seriously.

After settling the scholars, Yu Ziqing left the school and boarded the Black Ship alone.

He glanced at Fish Bone who was following the High Priest and recalled the words of the Little Merfolk.

Although he was merely comforting the Little Merfolk earlier, he did not suspect her of bias against anyone, nor did he think Fish Bone would betray them.

Thinking it over, he waved at Fish Bone.

"Fish Bone, come here, let me ask you something. Have you felt anything off in the past few years?"

Fish Bone walked forward, reflected for a moment, and decisively replied.

"Not in recent years, but I didn't see the Little Merfolk as the High Priest mentioned that day among those entering the cabin together.

Even today, when you are holding the Little Merfolk, I still don't see him, not even feeling his presence."

Upon hearing this, the High Priest's gaze immediately turned sharp, locking onto Fish Bone.

"Why didn't you mention this before?"

"I mentioned it to the High Priest that day. The High Priest said I'm affected by the Little Merfolk's instinctive Divine Skill, surpassing the limit, hence I cannot see him.

I realized today that the power of that Divine Skill seems unmoved.

I was about to speak just now..."

No sooner had Fish Bone spoken, than a Black Ship Saint at the back stood up, directly exposing Fish Bone by recounting their original conversation.

The High Priest, with a solemn expression, stamped his foot; then, the deck under Fish Bone suddenly transformed into shackles, capturing his hands and neck. Thick ropes tightly bound him to the spot.

The entire Black Ship awakened like a Giant Beast, its power directly suppressing Fish Bone.

The surrounding Black Ship Saints tactfully retreated, taking various items and began constructing a ritual diagram centered on Fish Bone.

Yu Ziqing realized too late, and before he could act or speak, Fish Bone was apprehended, and the ritual nearly completed.

The encircling Black Ship Saints stood solemnly, each holding an oil lamp, lighting them with their own vitality, remaining silent.

Fish Bone did not struggle, allowing himself to be locked, his power subdued.

Yu Ziqing looked at the High Priest, realizing he hadn't anticipated such a strong response from the Black Ship Saints.

His initial reaction was Fish Bone felt embarrassed by being influenced by the Little Merfolk's Divine Skill, not wanting to admit it directly.

Only then did he suspect Fish Bone might have an issue.

But seeing Fish Bone's reaction now, without struggle or resistance, his expression fluctuating.

Yu Ziqing realized Fish Bone himself was becoming aware something was amiss.

The High Priest respectfully explained, in a deep voice.

"Sir, you may not know, but we constantly deal with chaotic things in the deep sea.

Whether it be an Evil or something else, those with form or substance aren't the most dangerous.

It's those without form or substance that are the greatest threat.

Some subtly influence people's thoughts without them noticing.

Covering up instinctively under certain conditions is the most direct manifestation.

While navigating the deep sea, we Saints log everything, to eliminate potential dangers or find clues later.

Fish Bone is not that kind of person; had he noticed, he would have reported it immediately the next day if it wasn't resolved.

It's certain something's affected him enough to alter his thoughts."

"You all continue, don't mind me," Yu Ziqing chose not to speak or interfere, as these matters are best left to the professional Black Ship Saints.

Yu Ziqing stepped back, standing aside to watch.

The Black Ship Saints formed a circle, chanting a Spell, as the Black Ship High Priest summoned a colossal black tome, showcasing an intricately embossed cover.

The half-person tall tome floated in mid-air; the High Priest flipped through the log, pages turning one by one, showing Fish Bone.

Accompanied by the low incantation, the oil lamps held by the Black Ship Saints illuminated Fish Bone with dim light.

Fish Bone's attire and his body seemed to become translucent. Yet the tattoo on his back remained pitch black, inscrutable by the light.