After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 266 Yunyang Academy

Within the capital of Yunyang, atop a low green hill stands a rather sizable academy. Noble children from all over Yunyang receive their education here, before entering various departments within the kingdom or joining the army to seek greater glory for their families on the border.

Of course, there were also some non-aristocratic children among them, some were sons of officials, and some were from merchant families.

But one thing remains constant: their elders have all made outstanding contributions to the kingdom, which is why they are granted a precious place in the academy.

Lin Xi has not been happy at Yunyang Academy these past two days. As a student from a merchant background, he is at the very bottom of Yunyang Academy and is subject to restrictions and disdain at every turn.

Despite the protection from Bi Xinrong and Yao Xixi, the other newly enrolled students didn't say anything openly.

But their actions revealed their discrimination and contempt for him. Even the instructors in the academy ignored him and always wanted to gain benefits from him.

Moreover, Bi Xinrong and Yao Xixi also have people they can't afford to offend, and he can't let them offend the kingdom's upper echelons because of him.

Living cautiously within the academy was his only option at the moment, but this didn't suit his personality, so he felt very frustrated.

But he also knew how difficult it was for the Lin family to get this spot for him; you could say he was now the Lin family's only hope.

If he cannot obtain a noble title in the upper echelons of the kingdom through this opportunity, then the Lin family doesn't know how many more years they will have to wait before they have such an opportunity again; the variables in between are too great.

In his grief and anger, he could only alleviate his inner emotions by desperately cultivating his skills.

He knew that as long as he was strong enough, no one would dare to look down on him anymore.

"Lin Xi, something terrible has happened to your family!" Bi Xinrong pushed open the door and shouted excitedly.

"What did you say?" Lin Xi immediately stood up, her voice full of worry.

"Sit down! This is great news, incredibly great news!" Bi Xinrong said, clutching her chest and panting.

"Good news?" Lin Xi couldn't help but be puzzled. He really couldn't think of any good news that could come from the Lin family.

"His Majesty has bestowed upon your family a fourth-rank noble title, and the recipient is Sister Qingxiang!"

"How could that be! What's the point of joking with me?" Lin Xi couldn't help but get a little angry.

"Is the Chengnan Mojinfang yours?"

"It's my family's property. Why are you asking this?"

"Then there is no mistake. The Fourth Prince read out the King's decree at Mojin Workshop and even bestowed upon your family's Zijin the title of 'Yunyang Imperial Brocade'!"

"Impossible! How could the King bestow a title upon my family for no reason, especially not on my sister? There's a limit to your jokes."

"Believe it or not." Seeing Lin Xi's reaction, Bi Xinrong shrugged helplessly.

Even if what you're saying is true, there has to be a reason!

"I heard it's to commend your family for providing the royal family with purple brocade for nearly a century," Bi Xinrong said thoughtfully.

"Haha, you can't even come up with a better reason. If you could get a title just by giving gifts to the royal family, then titles in Yunyang Kingdom would be commonplace by now." Lin Xi couldn't help but laugh.

"That's why I find it strange too! Things are definitely not as simple as they seem, but I'm absolutely not lying to you. If you still don't believe me, just go out for a walk and you'll see. This matter has become the hottest topic in the entire capital."

Looking at Bi Xinrong's serious expression, Lin Xi couldn't help but fall into deep doubt, "Could it be that he really wasn't lying to me?"

"If you lie to me, I'll make sure you regret it when I get back!" Lin Xi said, then got up and prepared to leave, somewhat agitated.

"I knew you were going to find Yao Xixi, I'll go with you!"

after a while.

“Xinrong is right, the King did indeed bestow a title upon your family, and the recipient is Sister Qingxiang.” Yao Xixi said excitedly. If the Lin family also had a title, there would be far fewer obstacles in her relationship with Lin Xi.

"How could this be? You guys aren't ganging up on me, are you?" Lin Xi took a step back, muttering in disbelief.

"Don't be so suspicious. Tomorrow is a day off. Let's go and see for ourselves and we'll know the truth," Bi Xinrong suggested.

"You're right, you're right..." Lin Xi was somewhat absent-minded. He wished it were all true, but it all felt so unreal.

At this moment, Shen Xu was strolling around Yunyang Academy. Before leaving Yunyang Kingdom, he had two things to do. One was to obtain Huo Yan's information and the magic weapon she promised him, and the other was to find a suitable cultivation method for Lin Qingxiang.

Both of these matters require him to come to Yunyang Academy.

After yesterday's battle, he basically figured out his level of strength in the Blood Central Realm. As long as he doesn't encounter a True Blood Realm Spirit Blood Warrior, he can basically roam freely in the Seven Kingdoms.

However, he could not be careless. Since the seven kingdoms had been able to exist for so long, they must have some hidden strengths, and they might be hiding some strange methods that he could not guard against.

It's always better to be low-key and cautious in one's conduct, especially given that his left arm is a bloody mess and can only be temporarily concealed by illusion magic.

Unfortunately, the vortex of Yuan Qi in his Dantian had not fully recovered; otherwise, he could have stacked several more layers of Yuan Armor when he used himself as bait, and his left arm injury would not have been so severe.

Although he has temporarily stopped the bleeding with the power of blood and is constantly nourishing himself with the life force stored in the storage bottle, it will probably take some time before he is fully recovered.

"Brother, I've heard that there's a place within the academy that specializes in studying ancient methods. I'd like to ask you a few questions about these methods. Do you know where it is?"

"You're looking for the Ancient Methods Research Association? Only a few ancient method instructors and their students can get in; others can't. I advise you to look for another way!" the young man in black advised.

"I just want to give it a try. It's okay if I don't succeed. Just tell me where it is."

"The place is a bit out of the way, let me take you there! I also have some questions I'd like to ask those professors."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, brother!" Shen Xu said, bowing.

"You're not a student from the academy, are you?" Zhong Wei asked curiously on the way to the Ancient Methods Research Association.

“Brother Zhong has keen insight. I am indeed not a student of the academy, but I have absolutely no ill intentions towards the academy.”

"I doubt you have the guts. I've heard that a young and very powerful ancient cultivator has recently appeared in the capital. Do you know anything about him?"

"It's said to have happened in Mojinfang in the south of the city. That person injured a captain of the Imperial Guard, and I don't know anything else," Shen Xu replied thoughtfully.

"Was it just an injury? I heard that the person's mere presence rendered the Imperial Guard captain immobile." Zhong Wei asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Rumors only get more and more outrageous as they spread, Brother Zhong, just take them as a joke."

"I don't think it's fake, but can ancient methods really demonstrate that kind of power?" Zhong Wei murmured.