infodatos Chapter 114 Soul Ink
Chapter 114 Soul Ink
Chapter 114 Soul Ink (Two Chapters Combined)
Sunlight filters through the treetops, casting dappled shadows on the neat campus paths. The lush greenery and fragrant flowers add a touch of vitality to this tranquil morning.
Bai Yuze yawned and walked into the office step by step.
Outside the office, students' funny stories and conversations about their weekend experiences filled the air, while inside, Ms. Hoshino was diligently grading assignments.
It turns out that
His previous worries were unnecessary; the probability of him getting sick was much lower once he came to school than when he stayed at home.
The only downside is...
That means you've lost your freedom and need to go to work.
Bai Yuzhe put the lesson plan away, turned around, and looked at the female teacher. She was sitting upright in her office chair, focused intently on her work. The noise around her didn't seem to bother her at all; she was completely absorbed in her own world.
have to say,
This female teacher is really dedicated; she exudes a unique aura that influences those around her.
thinking,
Bai Yuze silently turned his head and looked at the stacks of test papers piled up in front of him. They seemed like an invisible mountain, not only making the students feel suffocated, but also making the teachers feel the same way.
The test papers he is now grading were handed out on Friday. Although he had taken the day off, Hoshino-sensei had obviously helped him distribute the prepared test papers and then collected them back afterward.
have to say,
Hoshino-sensei is really very considerate.
As he became engrossed in his work, time slipped away unnoticed, and the sunlight outside the window began to rise, but he remained oblivious.
The tranquility was broken only by the ringing of the bell signaling the end of morning self-study.
Bai Yuze raised his head and noticed a fleeting gaze passing by. He turned his head and saw Hoshino-sensei's gaze filled with doubt and surprise.
Bai Yuze put down the red pen in his hand, stretched his arms, and released all the soreness in his muscles.
"Is there something you need, Hoshino-sensei?"
"I'm just a little curious, why does Teacher Bai seem a bit different this Monday? Before, when she came to the office, she would first space out, slack off, and then complain about how fast the weekend went by."
"Hmm, do I really have such a bad image in Hoshino-sensei's eyes?"
?
The two stared at each other for a few seconds, looking into Hoshino Seri's gentle, watery eyes, which seemed to see right into their hearts.
In the end, Bai Yuze was defeated and looked away, feeling rather guilty.
He was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Perhaps it's because of the saying 'one is influenced by one's company.' After all, seeing Hoshino-sensei working so hard every day, I, as his colleague, feel quite a lot of pressure."
"Keep it up, Teacher Bai!"
Hoshino Seri nodded, gently picked up the water glass on the desk, took a small sip, and then looked at him again.
"Um...Ms. Bai, could you tell me about what happened on Friday? You seemed a bit off that day—..."
From Bai Yuze's perspective, he could clearly see the tenderness in her eyes. She seemed to exude a unique charm that was irresistible.
Bai Yuzhe smiled and briefly described what had happened: "The location of the calamity that occurred on Thursday night..."
It was the area where my good brother lived, and I couldn't reach her by phone that day, so I was very worried. Fortunately, she didn't go home that night; instead, she slept at a friend's house, thus escaping the disaster.
As he spoke, Bai Yuzhe still felt a lingering fear.
If Ning Zixuan was lucky, she would most likely have sent it that day.
After hearing the whole story, Hoshino Seri blinked blankly, then nodded, seemingly relieved: "Mmm..."
It's best if everyone is alright.
He then lowered his head and continued grading assignments.
However, Bai Yuze did not turn back to continue grading the papers.
Instead, he placed his hands on the desk, rested his chin on them, and quietly watched Hoshino Seri.
Within seconds,
Hoshino Seri turned her head away somewhat shyly, her cheeks slightly puffed out as she looked at him:
"Ms. Bai, aren't you going to continue grading the papers?"
"I've finished grading, I want to take a break."
"Then why are you staring at me?"
"Because I'm resting."
Hoshino Seri blinked, seemingly trying to figure out what the other person meant by those words.
After realizing what she had done, she blushed slightly.
"Then stop staring at me!"
"Okay, actually I have something I want to tell Hoshino-sensei."
"Go ahead," Hoshino-sensei blinked, a hint of doubt in her eyes.
"Um, I wanted to ask if you're free this weekend?" Bai Yuze nodded slightly and asked with a smile.
"Huh?"
Hoshino Seri picked up the water glass on her desk again, took a big gulp, and then put it down. The white ceramic panda glass made a soft sound as it touched the desk.
She gave a gentle smile, but it carried a hint of bitterness and helplessness:
"Um...: Teacher Bai, I might have some things to do this weekend."
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After a brief silence, Bai Yuze remained calm and said, "Yes, if Hoshino-sensei has time this weekend, please let me know."
"OK."
Hoshino Seri nodded, a happy smile spreading across her face like a gentle spring breeze.
As the school bell rang...
Bai Yuze picked up the test papers from his desk, walked out of the office, and headed to his classroom.
The male teacher's departure
Hoshino Seri's smile gradually faded. She looked at the endless stream of messages appearing on her phone, a troubled expression on her cute face.
Ultimately, it turned into a helpless sigh.
At eight o'clock, under the bright sunshine and amidst the birdsong and fragrant flowers, after the flag-raising ceremony, a principal in a suit stood on the flag-raising platform, looking at the neat and solemn figures in front of him, and cleared his throat twice while holding the microphone.
"Respected leaders, distinguished guests, dear teachers and students, good morning! I am Qiao Xiaopeng, the principal of Qiuyuan No.1 Middle School. On this bright and beautiful day, we welcome a new Monday, a new week, a new look, and a new host. I believe many of you haven't seen me since the start of the semester. To avoid you forgetting me, your principal, I've come here today to host the flag-raising ceremony."
The applause from the audience was thunderous.
Principal Qiao Xiaopeng's speech was somewhat different from the monotonous speeches given by teachers in the past, and it quickly attracted the attention of all the students. What's more, they really didn't seem to have seen this principal since the beginning of the semester, which added to the mystery.
"Haha, such enthusiastic applause! It seems I have a pretty good image in your eyes. Although it's a sunny day, I know you all don't want to stay outside for long, so I'll just give a brief overview."
First of all, I wish all the students participating in the Math Olympiad on Friday the best of luck! Do your best, and it would be great if you could get a ranking. Don't be discouraged if you don't, although I already have a feeling that the top spots will all go to students from Qiuyuan No.1 Middle School. :”
clap clap clap!
Thunderous applause erupted once again across the vast campus. For the head of the school to speak in such a manner was clearly highly inappropriate.
But for students, this is the kind of principal they like—a down-to-earth principal!
"Ahem, it seems the students are quite confident." Qiao Xiaopeng coughed a few times and waved his hand, quieting the atmosphere.
"The second matter concerns the safety of our students. Last week, a particularly heinous attack by a monster occurred in Kanan Ward. It is understood that 24 people were injured and 16 died. This is the worst security incident since the end of the Kuroshio Crisis."
"Here, I strictly require students to avoid going out as much as possible. Of course, if you order takeout, just make sure you don't get caught by the teachers. And if you get an upset stomach, please don't blame the school. Although the school food is not tasty, it is still healthy."
Furthermore, any students who like to sneak out to surf the internet will be expelled immediately upon being caught, without any leniency! If you really want to play, go to the school's computer lab; just make sure you can solve the programming problems assigned by the lab instructors.
"And for all day students, please contact your parents to arrange for pick-up and drop-off, and try not to linger outside for extended periods. I have also invited personnel from relevant departments to assist you outside the school. Several groups of personnel will be coming to the school gate soon to protect your safety, but ultimately, you must protect yourselves and be vigilant. That's all for safety."
"Next is the third thing, which is the school's big clean-up. The school clean-up will be held this Wednesday. Teachers from other schools will be coming to visit our school on Thursday and Friday. To put it nicely, they'll be visiting to learn; to put it bluntly, they'll be looking for trouble. I want you all to maintain your best conduct and not embarrass Qiuyuan No. 1 Middle School. Students, you don't want to have classes on Saturday and Sunday, do you?"
"We don't want to!!!"
In an instant, the sound resounded throughout the entire playground. Many students who are willing to study at Qiuyuan No.1 Middle School do so not simply because of its beautiful environment and various club activities.
The main reason is that there are no classes on Saturdays and Sundays here, which is quite unique among all the universities in Yeqiu City.
"Very good, very energetic, I like it very much. Meeting adjourned now. Class teachers, please lead your students to leave the playground in an orderly manner, avoiding crowding. Please be mindful of the cleanliness of your surroundings; take any litter with you. If I find any litter left behind by any class..."
I'm going to have this class clean the entire school playground today, so they can experience the beauty of nature.
Watching the people leave the playground in an orderly fashion, a relieved smile appeared on Qiao Xiaopeng's aged face.
He still enjoys being among these energetic teenagers, which gives him a sense of youthful exhilaration.
After taking a few glances at the beautiful scenery of Qiuyuan No.1 Middle School,
He strolled leisurely out of the school gate, where a black minivan was already waiting. The door opened, and Peng Liang, wearing a dark green short-sleeved shirt, stepped out, looking surprised: "Old Director, I never knew you had this kind of identity!"
"How could that be? I just wanted to experience what it's like to be a school principal for once. Anyway, that old geezer is still running around outside and has no time to come to Yeqiu City."
Once inside the van, the kind and amiable old principal seemed to transform into a completely different person.
It was a unique quality possessed only by soldiers—solemn and aloof, calm and reserved. Beneath thick eyebrows, a pair of bright, piercing eyes radiated a fierce, wolf-like aura.
In the back seat, the old director looked at Peng Liang, whose forehead was covered in sweat and whose chest and back were soaked, and asked, "Did you go to the training ground for extra training again?"
"Mm." Peng Liang nodded.
Peng Liang was an oddball in the team. Since the magical girls appeared, most people generally believed that facing the disaster beasts was the magical girls' job, and the special operations department was no longer very useful. Only the magical girls could defeat the disaster beasts, so any more training would be meaningless.
Most people thought he was being unnecessary.
However, the former director was not included.
"Very good." The old director nodded and didn't say anything more.
But Peng Liang knew that this was the highest praise the old director had given him. The old director was his idol, even though he knew that taking one step forward would mean death.
The old director stubbornly led his team to the front lines to fight the monstrous beasts. Various firearms struck the beasts, but their tough armor withstood the attacks. The old director and his men fought to the death, some even climbing onto the beasts' bodies, some searching for cracks in the armor to detonate themselves, others seeking out the beasts' excrement openings to explode, and still others crawling into their mouths to detonate themselves...
They forcefully halted the advance of the horde of monsters, buying valuable time for the people in the rear to evacuate.
After entering the security bureau,
The old director went into his office, took out a tablet, and handed it to Peng Liang.
Peng Liang lowered his head in silence and began to examine the document carefully. His brows furrowed more and more as he looked, and his expression became serious.
There are two emails on the tablet.
The first email recorded the gathering places, ambush points, and possible retreat routes of the monsters during the third Black Tide crisis, all of which were marked out.
The second email detailed the living habits, technology, culture, and social systems of the monsters.
"Xiao Liang, what's your opinion?"
"Chief, do we have someone lurking in the Abyss or with the Witch?"
"Yes, but their rank isn't high enough to obtain that much information," the old director shook his head.
"Chief, do you want me to help you find this person?"
"Well, I'm not afraid of the other party transmitting wrong information, but I'm afraid that the information they transmit is nine parts true and one part false. The most deadly thing is the mixture of truth and falsehood. But there's no rush to investigate now. Recently, an organization called the 'Twilight Order' and the 'FFF' group have emerged in Yeqiu City."
I strongly suspect they are an evil organization under the control of the Wicked Witch. I've already informed the Arbiter; I need you to investigate their specific situation and eliminate them before they can expand rapidly!
"receive."
Watching Peng Liang's departing figure, the old director sighed deeply. Outside the window, Yeqiu City remained prosperous and beautiful, but behind this beautiful scenery lay a huge crisis.
Not long ago, this mysterious person sent a third email. Unlike the previous two, the contents of the email terrified him even more after he opened it.
This email contained only one sentence:
The next Abyss Gate will open in Dongying City. The moment he received the email, he immediately called the cybersecurity department and asked them to lock down the IP address that sent the email.
However, just like the previous two times, there was no news at all, as if it had appeared out of thin air.
=Erqiuyuan No.1 Middle School
As night fell, the campus gradually quieted down.
The classroom lights gradually went out, leaving only a few streetlights shining alone in the night, as if guarding this ocean of knowledge.
Bai Yuze and Hoshino Seri said goodbye to each other at the school gate.
A gentle breeze brought the coolness of the night.
After half an hour,
The purple figure, following the navigation of the unethical map, arrived at a dark street in the sky.
After confirming that the position was correct,
Black abyssal ammonia appeared beside her and took the form of an abyssal beast.
Its body is thin and dry, seemingly lacking nourishment. Its skin clings tightly to its bones, giving it a grayish-brown color. Its limbs are long and slender, with sharp, curved claws that radiate a cold light.
Abyss Simulator
They can devour the soul ink of their enemies, transform into the enemy, and acquire a portion of their memories. They often lurk in human society to gather intelligence, acting as spies sent by the Abyss to human society. Their only weakness is their relatively weak physical strength, which is almost the same as that of humans.
The Soul Ink that Illusion Butterfly extracted earlier is what the Abyss calls it; it seems to be called Soul Power by the Witch.
The power of the soul originates from various human emotions, such as fear, terror, and joy...
The simplest way to obtain it is through killing. In the moment when a person is on the verge of death, the soul power they generate is also very abundant.
For her, it's similar to the TP bar in an RPG.
Special skills can be used, such as summoning monsters from the abyss, or simulating the skills of abyssal monsters.
Based on some information she received yesterday, she planned to come here today to have some fun.
The phantom butterfly stretched out its fair palm and pierced straight into the crystal core of the abyss simulator beside it, but it did not destroy it.
【Phantom Butterfly - Part 1: The Demon Butterfly Absorbs】
A clear, crisp female voice rang out, and the Abyss Simulator's figure transformed into a mass of black liquid, flowing up her legs, which were tightly encased in stockings, and gradually covering her entire body.
Next second,
Her body began to change drastically.
His slender figure began to grow tall and upright, and a handsome black suit was put on him.
It's just a pity that the roundness of her abdomen completely ruined the silhouette of the suit.
The middle-aged man in a suit tried to control his limbs, such as raising his shoulders and walking. He walked with a clumsy, kneeling gait, unlike a normal person. However, after a few more steps, his body quickly became more coordinated.
However, the middle-aged man's expression did not look good; his brows were furrowed.
The feeling of being covered in a thick, cold liquid made him somewhat uncomfortable.
【Phantom Butterfly - Part 1: The Demon Butterfly Absorbs】
It can be used by copying any skill belonging to the Phantom Butterfly Familiar.
If he needs it,
He can also copy the Abyss Touch skill.
However, he felt it was unnecessary.
The middle-aged man stood there, lost in thought for a few seconds. His figure disappeared into the dimly lit street.
When he reappeared, he was wearing a black robe.
This outfit is perfect for a middle-aged man hiding nearby.
The only thing troubling him now is...
Searching for the location of the secret club that cannot be found.
Regarding this part of the memory
The Abyss Simulator was not detected.
The only thing I vaguely remember is,
Near the Secret Club is a flower bed with a cherry blossom tree in the center, surrounded by violets, which is very beautiful in April.
Finding a flower bed in this huge city would take forever.
He glanced at the time; it was already quite late. If all else failed, he could come back tomorrow night.
Just as he was preparing to go home.
Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a dark figure flashing past in the alleyway beside him. The figure was dressed similarly to him, also in a black robe that looked rather sinister.
On nights like this,
Judging by his clothes and appearance, he's definitely not a good person.
Bai Yuzhe looked in the direction where the dark figure disappeared, his eyes flickered slightly, and he quietly chased after it.
The man in black robes did not appear to be particularly robust.
He is about 1.7 meters tall and weighs no more than 70 kg. He is fast and his agile figure is rarely seen in well-lit areas.
Bai Yuze followed at a distance.
They weren't worried about being discovered.
If we get caught, we can just reason with them; after all, we live in a civilized society.
The man in black robes weaved through the alleyways, with Bai Yuze following behind.
After ten minutes,
Bai Yuze saw the flower bed. Cherry blossom trees were planted in the center of the flower bed. Their petals were as light as snowflakes, as white as snow, and shimmered with a soft luster under the moonlight.
The violets stood quietly around the cherry blossoms, their colors gradually deepening, from pale purple to deep blue, and then to jet black, like the changing colors in the night sky.
The fragrance of violets and cherry blossoms intertwines, creating a unique and intoxicating atmosphere. A gentle breeze blows, and the violets and cherry blossoms sway softly, their petals falling like a rain of petals.
Very beautiful.
But by the time Bai Yuze came to his senses...
The other person had already entered a small alley, and he followed them.
The person has disappeared.
Bai Yuze raised an eyebrow slightly.
He entered the alley and began to observe carefully. The alley looked quite old, but it was very clean, with not much trash left in the nearby garbage cans.
Clearly, someone frequently came to clean him. He slowly closed his eyes, and in the boundless darkness, he sensed a faint fluctuation of magical energy. Opening his eyes, he went to a corner and gently touched it with his palm.
There is a raised mark.
Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is a magic sphere imbued with the properties of shadow.
Infuse a touch of magic,
A thin membrane disappeared, revealing a dark hole in front of him.
"interesting."
After entering the cave, a staircase leading downwards appears before you. Not far away, an iron gate comes into view.
The man in black robes who just came in is checking his identity.
Two men in black robes were using a device to scan the handprint on the back of the man in front of them.
He vaguely remembered this mark.
When that middle-aged man transformed into a demon yesterday, he used the abyssal ammonia he absorbed to strengthen himself, yet he was able to maintain his sanity.
This was also something he was very curious about.
The abyssal ammonia, born from the abyss, has a terrifying corrosive effect on humans.
Those with milder infections may develop insanity or become mentally unstable.
Those with more severe infections undergo complete mutations throughout their bodies, transforming into ugly, fleshy monsters devoid of intelligence.
There are also a few exceptions, such as the human-demon hybrid.
They are monsters who can still maintain their human sanity after being corrupted by the hydrogen of the abyss, but this is generally very rare.
He recently encountered a strange bird-like monster at school.
I encountered another one yesterday. When did the number of demons become so large?
These numerous demons couldn't possibly have been created by the Abyss. The Abyss only needs obedient demons, not demons with human reason.
That was obviously the work of the villainous witch.
"Hey, you apostle over there, what are you dawdling about for?"
When Bai Yuze was in a daze
The man in black robes in front of me has already passed the test.
"They're here."
Bai Yuze walked over calmly, pulled up his black robe, revealing the strange demonic patterns on the back of his hand.
The instrument swept across, and a green light flashed.
The inspector seemed to recognize the original owner's identity; he pulled down his robe, revealing his original appearance.
"Oh, it's Brother Wu. Why are you so late today?"
The man, who appeared to be in his thirties, had a thick stubble on his chin, but his bald head was the opposite. In the dim light, his bald head shone exceptionally brightly in the night, like a mirror.
His face was pale and he looked somewhat haggard.
"I met a little boy and girl, they were very cute."
Hearing the other person's familiar words, Bai Yuze smiled and lifted his black robe, revealing the face of a middle-aged man.
A lewd smile played on his lips.
"Wow, Brother Wu really knows how to have fun! Why don't I try it too? Anything that can satisfy Brother Wu must be really beautiful."
The bald man became instantly interested after hearing this.
Bai Yuzhe looked at the lewd glint in the other person's eyes and a sly smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"Of course! We'll share the good times and the bad. Are you free now?"
"Yes, yes, yes, how could there not be?" The bald man immediately understood what the other party meant.
"Okay, after you get off work later, go find a hotel called Oyo, room number 0201, the key is under the blanket." Bai Yuze smiled and gave the other person a knowing smile.
"Brother Wu, I can't thank you enough." The bald man thought for a moment, glanced at the man in black robes beside him, and whispered in Bai Yuzhe's ear, "The divine envoy came today and may be collecting soul power. I have some extra here, so consider it your reward, Brother Wu."
As he spoke, he handed over a small glass ball.
"This..." Bai Yuze glanced at it, sensing the aura of soul ink emanating from the glass sphere, and his expression seemed somewhat hesitant.
The bald man shoved the glass marble at him and laughed, "Brother Wu, it would be strange if you didn't accept it."
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Bai Yuze was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, then I won't be polite."
"That's more like it."
The bald man smiled and personally helped open the small black door behind him.
Looking at the deep path in front of him, Bai Yuze covered himself with his black robe again and walked in.
The bald man watched the figure disappear, licked his dry lips, glanced at his colleague beside him, and instructed, "I'm going out for a late-night snack. Keep a close eye on things."
The man in black robes beside him nodded obediently, saying nothing. He had joined later and was still unfamiliar with many things. Moreover, he had no interest in what the other party was saying, since he was often the one being attacked.
Seeing that the other party was so sensible, the bald man was very satisfied and recalled the address that Bai Yuze had just given him.
He put on his hood and stepped out of the basement.
A viscous tentacle flashed by in the silvery light.
Before the bald man could even struggle, the cool, soft slime had completely covered his body.
In just a few seconds,
The bald man stopped struggling.
The night sky was dotted with stars, and moonlight spilled onto the concrete road.
The soft, pink liquid gradually took shape, and its round, large eyes rolled around, filled with wisdom. Looking at the emaciated Abyss Simulator beside it, it reluctantly spat out the gray Soul Ink: "Um, could you only absorb half of this Soul Ink? I'm not full yet."
The Abyss Simulator remained silent. Although his Abyss authority wasn't high, he didn't want to talk to a shrewd person like a slime.
He simply extended his withered hand and accepted it; the Soul Ink entered its body like a gentle breeze.
Then his bones began to crack and pop.
It transformed into the appearance of a bald man.
Before it could even act,
The pink slime beside him pounced on him.
After a while, the pink slime, basking in the moonlight with its eyes half-closed, let out a heartfelt sigh: "As expected, Sister Aquarius was right. As long as the Abyss Simulator gets a little bit of Soul Ink, it tastes pretty good."