The Looked-Down-Upon Country Noble (Please Follow)

"So this is Fenlai City!"

Late at night, Linley stood outside Fenlai City, looking at the massive city before him with a sense of awe.

Half a year ago, Linley had set off for the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Although he had passed through several cities along the way, none were as magnificent as the royal capital before him.

"Fenlai City is the economic, political, and cultural center of the entire Fenlai Kingdom. At the same time, the headquarters of the Radiant Church is also located here, so naturally, it cannot be compared to ordinary cities."

Hogg stood beside Linley with a smile on his face.

In the original story, it was Hillman who accompanied Linley to the magical talent test.

But now, it was Hogg.

"Let's go." Hogg patted Linley on the shoulder. "There is no curfew in Fenlai City; let's go find a hotel to stay in first."

At Hogg's words, Linley nodded and followed him into Fenlai City.

Fenlai City was generally divided into two districts: east and west.

The east district was the royal capital of Fenlai, while the west district was the headquarters of the Radiant Church.

The entire city had a population of over a million, and its level of prosperity was among the best in the entire Yulan Continent.

Walking along the Champs-Élysées Avenue, the main street of the east district, Linley looked around curiously.

The ground, paved with bluestone slabs, was wide enough for several carriages to travel side by side.

On both sides of the road stood rows of pine and cypress trees, illuminated by magic lamps, keeping the entire street bright even in the middle of the night.

Although it was late, there were still many guests coming and going from the hotels, bars, and clothing stores on both sides.

The people passing by were dressed much more exquisitely than Linley and Hogg.

In particular, the way Linley was looking around caused many people to whisper and mock them.

Country bumpkins coming to the city.

This was what the people around them thought of Linley and Hogg at that moment.

Although the surrounding whispers were not loud, both Linley and Hogg heard them clearly.

However, the two of them merely exchanged a smile.

At this moment, Linley and Hogg were both powerful; one was at the peak of the ninth rank, and the other had just entered the ninth rank.

Even if they were to enter the Fenlai Palace, the Golden Lion would have to greet them with a smile.

It was only these ignorant common nobles who judged people by their appearance.

Strength, indeed, was the greatest source of confidence.

"Let's go, Linley." Hogg's gaze finally settled on one of the hotels. "Let's go check in first."

Soon, the two arrived in front of a seven-story building.

"Why did those two bumpkins go into the Huali Hotel?"

"I guess it's their first time in the city; they probably have no idea how expensive the Huali Hotel is, right?"

"Do they think Fenlai City is their countryside?"

"I bet they'll be thrown out by the manager of the Huali Hotel in a moment."

"..."

Seeing Linley and Hogg walk straight into the Huali Hotel, many people began to gloat.

Likewise, many bored people gathered together, waiting to see when Linley and Hogg would be thrown out.

However, five minutes passed.

"Why haven't they been thrown out yet?"

Ten minutes passed.

"Why is there still no movement?"

Twenty minutes passed.

Linley and Hogg still hadn't been thrown out, and by this time, the crowd waiting to see the joke had mostly dispersed.

Deep down, they realized that they had likely been short-sighted, and those two country folk probably possessed a great deal of wealth.

However, there were still those who refused to believe it.

A bald, slightly chubby man wearing a tuxedo and leaning on a cane headed toward the Huali Hotel.

"It's Baron Modu."

"What is he going to do?"

"That guy usually looks down on country nobles the most; I bet there's a good show to watch!"

"..."

Modu ignored the discussions behind him and walked into the lobby of the Huali Hotel.

"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

A waiter immediately approached Modu, bowed slightly, and spoke.

"I want to see your manager."

Modu held his head high and chest out, not even glancing at the waiter, his aristocratic demeanor fully on display.

"Please wait a moment!"

The waiter took one look at Modu, then turned around.

"Greetings, sir. I am the hotel manager, you may call me Mylun." Mylun Dawson looked Modu up and down. "I wonder how I might be of service?"

"Isn't your Huali Hotel supposed to be the best hotel?" Modu raised his voice, causing quite a few guests in the lobby to look over. "Why didn't you throw out the two country bumpkins who came in earlier?"

"Sir, please watch your words." Mylun Dawson's expression shifted slightly as he also raised his voice. "Everyone who comes to the Huali Hotel is our honored guest; we never pass judgment on our patrons."

As he spoke, Mylun made a subtle gesture with his right hand.

Two Level 7 warriors emerged from the corner of the lobby, came to Modu's side, covered his mouth, and escorted him out.

Watching Modu's retreating back, Mylun Dawson's face was dark.

He had only come here today to inspect the premises, never expecting to encounter such a situation.

If remarks like Modu's were to spread, it would be a massive blow to the reputation of the Huali Hotel and even the entire Dawson Chamber of Commerce.

In a suite on the fifth floor of the hotel, Linley stood by the window, watching Modu being dragged out of the hotel and beaten, his eyes devoid of any sympathy.

With Linley's current strength, he could clearly perceive the sounds of his surroundings whenever he wished.

From the very beginning, Modu had harbored hostility toward him and his father, even following them into the hotel.

Was it really just because he and his father were from the countryside?

Could a person truly be stupid to this extent?

"Linley." Doehring's figure drifted out from the Coiling Dragon Ring. "You must understand, not everyone has the talent for cultivation, nor is everyone capable of persisting in it."

Having said this, Doehring paused, looked out the window, and spoke in a desolate tone: "Some people are addicted to chasing fame and fortune all their lives, thinking that power and money can accomplish everything, forgetting that the most important thing in this world is strength."

Doehring's words reminded Linley of Philip from before.

Weren't Philip and this capital noble exactly the same?

"I understand, Grandpa Doehring." Linley nodded solemnly. "I will not be obsessed with these things; strength will always be my primary goal."

Hearing Linley's answer, Doehring's face was full of smiles.

Meanwhile, inside the System Space.

"As expected, having Doehring saves me a lot of trouble." Lin Ke watched the live broadcast of the outside world and nodded with satisfaction. "Doehring is enough as a spiritual mentor for Linley. Linley will soon reach the Saint-level; I need to prepare more items related to laws for him."

As Lin Ke spoke, the System Space was instantly filled with a large number of items, and then Lin Ke began to test them one by one.

Outside in the real world.

"Linley." Hogg came to Linley's room. "I'm planning to go out and sell these Magic Beast cores."

Hogg's face was filled with excitement. "If these ten Magic Beast cores are auctioned, they could sell for at least a million gold coins."

"Father." Linley looked at Hogg's expression and couldn't help but speak: "Are we really that short of money right now?"

Linley's words made Hogg pause, and then Linley followed up immediately.

"I have the strength of a peak Level 9, and you have the strength of an early Level 9. Obtaining Level 8 Magic Beast cores is not difficult for us. Money doesn't hold much significance for us anymore."

"That's right!" Hogg nodded in sudden realization. "I understand. The Huali Hotel should have channels; I can just sell them through them. You should get some sleep, Linley."

With that, Hogg turned and left.

"Squeak~"

Beibei jumped from the large bed onto Linley's shoulder.

"Hungry?" Linley tilted his head to look at Beibei, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly. "Wait a moment, I'll have someone bring you something to eat."