I have the best bloodline

"It shouldn't happen, right?"

Su Yan transformed into a young man, raised his head and glanced in the direction of the academy, then looked around. There were groups of parents bringing their children to the academy. Most of them were dressed in official robes, while some were dressed in fine clothes and their backgrounds were unclear. The students at the academy were generally at the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages.

Standing there for a while, Su Yan didn't see any Golden Core experts or Nascent Soul stage prodigies.

"The Foundation Establishment stage students in the academy shouldn't be able to bully me."

"Just be careful in everything, and avoid tough opponents," my aunt couldn't help but remind me again.

"Then I'll go and report for duty."

Su Yan ran forward with a big smile on her face, turned around and waved, then stepped onto the steps alone.

He didn't have high expectations for life at the academy, because his previous experiences had taught him that attending the academy would mean facing endless homework. As for being bullied by classmates, Su Yan wasn't worried about that.

If he really encountered some kind of troublesome person, he would run straight to Princess Wuxi's house without saying a word.

Although it's shameful to be a kept man, Su Yan isn't stupid. How could she let a princess's background go to waste and allow herself to be bullied?

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"Please wait a moment, seniors. There is a letter here that Grand Tutor Jin has instructed us to pass on to you parents."

After watching Su Yan enter the academy, Auntie and her group prepared to return home. However, all the parents who had sent their children to the academy for the spring outing were stopped by the teacher when they left the academy gate.

The old teachers of the academy took out the Grand Tutor's letter from their sleeves and handed it to the parents.

"We do not know the contents of the letter; parents will need to read it themselves."

What's going on?

Seeing the teachers at the academy acting mysteriously, my aunt didn't waste any words and directly opened the letter, beginning to read the Grand Tutor's letter to the parents. However, as she read, the expression on my aunt's face became increasingly strange. Finally, she closed the letter and exclaimed, "Oh no, I've been tricked!"

Mei'er and Hua Yu, who were standing behind their aunt, also had very strange expressions after reading the letter.

"What happened, Auntie?!"

Of the group, only Samenagiri hadn't seen the contents of the letter. Seeing the drastic change in the expressions of her seniors after reading it, she panicked.

"Could it be that the academy's spring outing is a trap? Has the little fox been kidnapped by Grand Tutor Jin?"

Hua Yu said with a strange expression, "It's not that Su Yan is only participating in a high-level spring outing. We may not see our little nephew for a while. Based on past experience, spring outings usually take at least half a year."

"what?"

Jiao Nanwu looked at Hua Yu Zhenren with a puzzled expression.

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In front of the Yongle Academy in the Imperial City of Xia Yu.

"what is this?"

Su Yan ascended the steps smoothly without encountering any formations or restrictions, and arrived at the gate of the academy to meet the others. However, there were no courtyards to be seen, and a giant immortal boat with a nine-tailed fox totem was moored in the academy square.

"This is the fairy boat you'll be riding in later. The journey for your spring outing is extremely long, so long that it might take you several years to get there on foot."

Just as Su Yan was wondering why the immortal ship had docked at the academy, a familiar voice came from behind him, smiling and answering his questions.

Grand Tutor Jin held a string of candied hawthorns covered in white frost and radiating spiritual energy, eating them with relish. He then approached Su Yan, raised his wrist, and as if by magic, conjured another string of candied hawthorns, placing it in front of Su Yan.

"As the youngest student in the academy, the dean rewards you with a string of sugar spirit fruits, praising your courage."

Grand Tutor Jin smiled, a smile that sent a chill down Su Yan's spine: "Eat quickly! If you don't eat now, you might not see any sweet snacks for the next six months. The standard of living there is completely different from that in Xia Yucheng."

"?"

Su Yan looked at the candied hawthorn handed to him, then glanced at Grand Tutor Jin, whose smile was particularly cunning. Su Yan couldn't help but swallow hard and said, "More than half a year? May I ask, Grand Tutor, why does the academy's spring outing take so long? I haven't made any preparations!"

"Yes, in order to prevent you from preparing in advance, I have been lying to everyone, saying that the academy's spring outing lasts for half a month, and that students would return to the academy every half month."

Grand Tutor Jin ate his candied hawthorn with a nonchalant air, his smile gradually turning malicious as he said:

"Actually, that's not the case. The truth is, your journey will last for half a year. During that time, I will confiscate your storage rings and let you experience what it means to suffer from hunger and cold, to starve to death on the streets and be ignored by everyone."

"Well, according to the definition of the Xia Yu Law, my current behavior should be called human trafficking. That's why I admire your courage and willingness to endure hardship at such a young age."

Su Yan stared at Grand Tutor Jin with a look of utter astonishment.

Su Yan, who was closest to Grand Tutor Jin, was not the only one who heard what Grand Tutor Jin said. Other sharp-eared cultivators also heard what Grand Tutor Jin had just said, and their expressions varied.

The students of the academy were somewhat calmer. It was common knowledge that the dean had a bad temper, so it was not surprising that he could arrange any kind of spring outing. However, some of the cultivators who participated in the spring outing through the black iron tokens were furious.

This was completely different from what they had expected. They had all heard that they could receive guidance, and had spent a lot of money to buy the Black Iron Token and fight their way to this point. Now they had learned that Grand Tutor Jin had arranged further tests.

Some of the Black Iron Token cultivators, their blood boiling, couldn't help but question Grand Tutor Jin.

"You," Grand Tutor Jin asked the noisy cultivators with a smile, "is there something wrong with questioning my decision?"

There was no oppression, no harsh words, just a single rhetorical question, and the atmosphere in the academy square seemed to have fallen into an icy abyss, even the chirping of insects and birds that seemed to bring spring to the surroundings completely stopped.

"."

Su Yan glanced at the nine candied hawthorns sprinkled with sugar powder that Grand Tutor Jin had handed her, and pretended to lick them casually. She subtly distanced herself from Grand Tutor Jin, afraid that she would be dragged into the conflict if the Grand Tutor were to explode later.

Su Yan dared not question the Grand Tutor's decision. In his aunt's words, this old dragon's cultivation was heaven-defying.

He was the most powerful man after Emperor Yu of Xia. He could kill without even saying a word. If he displeased anyone, officials and wealthy merchants who wanted to curry favor with Grand Tutor Jin could cause the families of those who had offended him to be ruined.

"It's better to stay away so the blood doesn't splatter on me," Su Yan thought quietly as she moved to the side and started eating a candied hawthorn.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 161 The Nameless Physician of the Imperial Medical Bureau

"As expected of Grand Tutor's Snacks, the quality is truly high."

Upon seeing Grand Tutor Jin raise an eyebrow in displeasure, Su Yan quietly moved away from Grand Tutor Jin and ran to the flower bushes, where she tasted the same candied hawthorn that Grand Tutor Jin was holding.

Nine thumb-sized spirit fruits are skewered on a bamboo stick. The white spirit fruits have green patterns on them. They are drizzled with a gelatinous syrup and sprinkled with sugar frosting. The first taste is sweet, and the aftertaste reveals the refreshing sweetness and juiciness of the spirit fruits, which directly neutralizes the cloying sweetness of the outer sugar coating.

Because the flavor was so amazing, Su Yan finished all the Sugar Spirit Fruit in just a few bites.

But unnoticed by Su Yan, Grand Tutor Jin saw that after Su Yan finished eating the candied hawthorn, a very obvious look of pleasure appeared on his face. He raised his hand and patted it, saying:

"Now everyone gather in front of the academy. I'll give you the time it takes to drink two cups of tea. There are forty-seven students in total. You need to form temporary teams to prepare for what might happen next. Each team must have at least three people. Anyone who doesn't form a team by the time it's over will be eliminated."

One person carries water to drink, two people carry water together to drink, but three people, perhaps because they are lazy and try to shirk their responsibilities, end up having no water to drink.

Before the academy's spring outing began, Grand Tutor Jin set a trap for the students. Now everyone could still chat and laugh and maintain their composure, but once they arrived at their respective destinations; after their supplies were confiscated; after encountering unprecedented difficulties; the group's conflicts would explode without any additional provocation.

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"Do we need to form groups?"

Upon hearing Grand Tutor Jin's words, Su Yan immediately perked up, stood on tiptoe, and began to look around, searching for his friends in Xia Yu City.

Su Yan didn't know the meaning of this move, but since the students were to be divided into groups, it was natural to find powerful figures with strong backgrounds and abilities to form teams with. Zhou You, Feng Shiqi, and Princess Luanming, who had all passed the Black Iron Imperial Martial Arts Competition, would be excellent choices.

She has the ability, the intelligence, and the good looks, making her perfect for me to coast along.

Standing on the raised platform of the flower bed, Su Yan quickly found her first target: Zhou You.

A nameless member of the royal family, shrouded entirely in white gauze, calmly emerged from the side of the celestial boat and joined the other students in front of the academy square. Su Yan jumped down from the flowerbed and waved to the nameless member, saying:

"Here! Here!"

An anonymous person shrouded in white gauze is probably the most obvious sign of a member of the royal family who has relinquished power and obligations.

Although the people of Xia Yu did not say anything, their expressions toward the nameless man were more or less strange, ranging from disdain to pity. Therefore, the students of the academy did not greet the nameless man when they saw him, nor did they take the initiative to approach and make contact.

"Have you seen Princess Luanming?" Su Yan came to Zhou You's side and said happily, "We'll team up together. With your rich wilderness survival experience, Princess Luanming's martial arts skills, and Feng Shiqi as a backup, our future is bright!"

"?"

Although the nameless man did not speak, the thick veil could not hide the look of doubt on his face.

Zhou You is responsible for guiding, Princess Luanming is responsible for the team's fighting force, and Feng Shiqi is the substitute. So what are you planning to do?

"You haven't seen Princess Luanming either? What about Feng Shiqi? Have you seen her?" Su Yan asked, seeing that Zhou You didn't speak but her actions indicated that she hadn't seen him. She then inquired about the whereabouts of the others.

"Young Master Su"

As Su Yan and the nameless man were exchanging questions and answers, one asking with words and the other responding with gestures, a surprised female voice suddenly came from behind them: "Do you know any members of the royal family?"

After searching for a long time, Feng Shiqi finally found Su Yan, who was rather petite, among the students. She initially didn't want to disturb him, seeing him talking to a member of the royal family, but two cups of tea had already passed.

If they don't find Su Yan to ask, they might have to part ways with him on their spring outing.

"Young Master Su, have you found a team yet?" Feng Shiqi cut to the chase without any preamble. "Princess Luanming, Zhou You, and I have formed a small group. We were just looking for you and wanted to ask if you've found a team yet, or if you'd like to join us."

"Zhou You?"

Upon hearing Feng Shiqi's words, Su Yan looked at the nameless woman beside him, who was completely shrouded in white gauze, with a face full of surprise.

The nameless man also tilted his head to look at Su Yan, and the two of them simultaneously revealed expressions of confusion.

"."

Su Yan and the nameless man had clearly made some mistakes. Su Yan mistook the nameless man in front of him for his friend Zhou You, so he naturally went up to chat and mentioned the name of Princess Luanming. Finally, he also inquired about the whereabouts of Feng Shiqi, a member of the Feng clan.

With cultivators from two prestigious families as a stepping stone, the nameless man directly regarded Su Yan as an ambitious young man who wanted to build the strongest team for the academy's spring outing, and responded to Su Yan's question through body language.

This anonymous person was not Zhou You; Su Yan had invited the wrong cultivator.

So, who are you?

Following Feng Shiqi to the team, Su Yan explained to Princess Luanming, Zhou You, and Feng Shiqi the background of his invitation to an anonymous member of the royal family to join the team.

Zhou You looked at the nameless man with suspicion and asked him directly for his name.

In the previous Imperial Martial Arts Tournament, Zhou You represented the royal family, and no other members of the royal family participated. Therefore, the nameless person in front of you must be from Yongle Academy.

But in Zhou You's memory, there didn't seem to be anyone named him among the younger generation of royal family members!

There were only three young, nameless members of the royal family: besides herself, there was one man and one woman, one disabled and the other married far away.

So, who exactly is this anonymous person that Brother Su invited?

"."

The nameless man shook his head slightly without speaking or answering Zhou You's question. He simply stood or crouched behind Su Yan, concealing himself and pretending to be dead.

Princess Luanming, Zhou You, and Feng Shiqi: "."

"Isn't it fate that brought them here?" Su Yan said, noticing the somewhat awkward atmosphere.