After leaving the classroom, Lin Ye saw the other classes along the way. There were seven classes in the third year, with the best being Class S, which consisted of the direct-line disciples of the Yang Family, the future pillars.
Next were Class A and Class B, which were filled with collateral family members, while the remaining four classes were vassal classes, often referred to as the lackey classes.
Even among the lackey classes, there were distinctions, such as Class C and Class D. Although these were also vassal classes, they were composed of the second generation of vassals, as their parents were vassals of the Yang Family, and they were the descendants of those vassals.
Despite being vassals, they grew up as the little followers of the young masters and mistresses, knowing the ins and outs, and once they matured, they could become trusted confidants.
"The hierarchy is clear! But now, those with even lower status have arrived, the mud-legged ones who haven't joined any family, haha!"
Lin Ye chuckled self-deprecatingly, while Lin Xi was somewhat dissatisfied, "Lin Ye, why didn't you fight that old woman just now! Together, we're not worse than her!"
Lin Ye rolled his eyes at her, "Fight, and then what? Draw out that old guy Yang Chen? Can you finish the fight? It's not that you can't fight, but we need to fight slowly, fight methodically, strike first to lead, then follow... You wouldn't understand, just focus on training!"
At least, Lin Ye's current pain-sharing ability had a major drawback: his cultivation level was too low. Initially, the sharing range was only ten meters, but now, having broken through to Mid-Stage 1st-rank, the range had expanded to thirty meters.
But for him, the range was still too small; improving his strength was the key!
The two walked out of the teaching building and directly entered the Remnant Scroll Tower. As soon as Lin Xi entered, she glanced around, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"Lin Ye, this is practically a library! I didn't expect the Yang Family to have such resources, collecting so many incomplete scrolls!"
Just as Lin Xi was about to enter, an old man stopped them at the door. The elder had a steady aura, gray hair, but a robust frame, looking at least over sixty.
"You two kids, what are you here for?"
Lin Ye flashed a sunny smile, "Sir, we're here to study martial skills and techniques."
"Doesn't the school teach you? Everything in here is half-baked, why learn it?"
Lin Ye showed a bitter smile, "We're not vassals, so we thought we'd try our luck here."
The old man looked at Lin Ye and Lin Xi, noticing that they weren't wearing the family badge on their chests. His aged eyes lingered on them for a long time, as if reminiscing.
"You... you didn't use the Yang Family's Awakening Stone for your talent awakening?"
Lin Xi laughed, "We used the Black Market's fifty-thousand-a-piece Explosive Stone."
Hearing this, the old man couldn't help but laugh, looking at Lin Ye and Lin Xi with a mix of envy, mockery, and other emotions.
"Hahaha, it's been years since I've laughed so heartily. Go on in, just don't take anything out. Practice the martial skills a bit, they should be about Yellow-rank Low Level. That's all I'll say, don't disturb my sleep."
Seeing the old man say this, Lin Ye immediately replied, "Thank you, sir."
"No need to thank me. After all, this Remnant Scroll Tower is originally open to ordinary students from the vassal classes. Good stuff won't be placed in here." This chapter was copied from g.com without permission.
Lin Xi didn't respond but went straight in, while Lin Ye looked around. Although it was called the Remnant Scroll Tower, it was actually just a small two-story building.
Most of the things inside were Yellow-rank Mid-grade and Yellow-rank Low Level martial skills. Honestly, they weren't much different from the Mountain-Splitting Palm and Rock-Shattering Fist he practiced before, a waste of time to learn.
Just as Lin Ye thought there was nothing good, a tattered scroll with barely legible writing caught his attention.
Mystic-rank Low-level, Mad Blood Lament!
Burn your own blood to greatly enhance your strength, temporarily lose the sense of pain, and after the boost ends, the pain suffered during the boost is returned double.
Double the pain return? A divine skill!
Not only does it have a flashy name, but it's also much stronger than those Rock-Shattering Fists and Mountain-Splitting Palms, and its effects complement his talent perfectly.
And it's a Mystic-rank Low-level martial skill, so what else is there to say? Start practicing!
Lin Ye casually flipped through it and began to follow the steps outlined. Soon, his body quickly mastered the Mad Blood Lament and deeply ingrained it within.
"Wait, you found something so quickly? Wait for me! I'm looking for ice-type techniques in the technique area... Is this the Frost Condensation Formula? Mystic-rank Low-level! Oh my, wow!"
Lin Xi's breath hitched at the sight, but she didn't start practicing immediately. Instead, she took out her phone and snapped a few photos.
After all, she knew too well the pain of forcibly practicing multiple techniques. Cultivation techniques must be practiced at home; doing so outside risks exposing their secrets. In school, prioritize learning martial skills!
The old man at the door shook his head at their actions. Mystic-rank Low-level remnants could easily lead to going astray. It seemed his advice had fallen on deaf ears with these two.
If they died, he'd have to clean up their bodies. Wouldn't it be better to live?
Meanwhile.
Yang Li was called to the office by Yang Chen, "Yang Li, how are those two new students in your class?"
Yang Li was taken aback, "Third Uncle, what else? Two ungrateful fools who don't want to join our Yang Family but still want to learn our techniques? Dream on. I sent them to the Remnant Scroll Tower to get rid of them."
Yang Chen abruptly stood up upon hearing this, "They went?"
"They did, and they left decisively, saying they'd see us in a month. Haha, I found it amusing, just two stray dogs."
Yang Chen's expression turned complex, but he wasn't too surprised or moved.
He had already humbled himself to invite them into the family, yet they showed no reaction. Martial aptitude alone wasn't enough; if their talent awakening was poor, what use was it?
"Let it be then! By the way, make sure Lin Xi doesn't die. She has an A-Rank Talent, Mystic Body martial aptitude."
"What!" This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
Yang Li was shocked. Such talent surpassed any direct-line disciple of the Yang Family.
This year, the best talent among the Yang Family's direct-line was Yang Feichen, with Extreme Body Aptitude and A-Rank Talent, currently the Class S leader and the most likely to enter the Imperial Capital Martial Arts Academy!
Yang Li finally realized the gravity of her actions.
"Third Uncle, why didn't you tell me earlier! If you'd said she was a genius, I wouldn't have driven her away! If they join the Wang Family, we'll be in trouble! The Wang Family has been absorbing more geniuses over the years! They might compete with us for control of Yuncheng East District!"
Yang Chen waved his hand dismissively, "No need to worry. Although Lin Xi awakened with an A-Rank Talent, it's Bloodfrost Extreme Cold, a short-lived talent. As a teacher, you should know that investing resources in her is like throwing money away."
Hearing this, Yang Li's panic subsided, and she continued to inquire.
"If she's just short-lived, then why are you paying attention to her, Third Uncle?"
"Foolish, a girl with such strong talent, yet short-lived, what do you think? If she bears a child with our Yang Family's bloodline, wouldn't our family's future be promising? Ten years is enough to branch out."
"Then why let them take the Martial Exam? Third Uncle, why not just capture the girl?"
"You're truly foolish! I've met these two; they're stubborn as hell! They won't yield to force. If you imprison that girl, she might commit suicide. Those who awaken in the Black Market aren't afraid of death! It's not worth it, understand?
I plan to have Yang Feichen look after her during the Martial Exam, perhaps even play the hero saving the beauty, so this Cinderella falls for Yang Feichen. Wouldn't that solve everything?"
"Third Uncle, you're brilliant!"
"You're just stupid! Also, during this period, teach her the Turtle Breathing Formula symbolically, to hopefully extend her life a bit. The chance to branch out is most important."
"Alright, I'll arrange it! I'm leaving now."
"Get out! Be smarter in the future!"
After leaving the principal's office, Yang Li went to a secluded place and made a call.
"Hey, little brother, you're home for vacation, right? By the way, I've got good news for you. I've found a genius from the slums, a beauty. If you win her over, your future children will be the pillars of the Yang Family! It's too much to explain over the phone, come to the school! Okay, good!"
Ending the call, a cold smile flashed in Yang Li's eyes. Such a good opportunity, she would definitely reserve it for her own brother, not let that guy Yang Feichen have it.
When the time comes, even as a collateral member, she might become a core member of the family.
"Lin Xi, who would've thought, you're quite the treasure!"