I Have Connections

Chu Qing knew nothing about the Underground Imperial Capital above or below ground.

As he and the mysterious dean approached the Imperial Capital, they discovered a massive city gate directly before them.

The mysterious dean said, "Each wall has thirty-six entrances."

"Our entrance is Chengping Gate!"

"Entering the Imperial Capital from here leads directly onto Chengping Avenue."

"Once inside, people will regard you a little more highly."

"It'll also be a little easier to get by in the future!"

Chu Qing asked curiously, "What does that mean?"

The mysterious dean said, "When country folk come to the Imperial Capital, the gate they enter through subconsciously determines what class people think they belong to."

Chu Qing smiled. "Then what class is the Chengping entrance?"

"Middle."

After thinking for a moment, Chu Qing said, "Let's go through the highest-class entrance!"

He had come to the Imperial Capital to enter the Martial Academy.

If he entered the Imperial Capital with a higher assumed status, he would face far less trouble in the future.

That would benefit his future plans.

The mysterious dean said awkwardly, "I don't have those connections!"

Chu Qing smiled. "I do."

The mysterious dean asked curiously, "You have connections?"

Chu Qing nodded.

"You're sure?"

Chu Qing patted the sachet at his waist and said with utmost seriousness, "I'm sure!"

The mysterious dean was inwardly shaken.

He suddenly realized that Chu Qing truly had backing behind him.

When he had been young and drifted around the Imperial Capital, he had served as a lackey for scions of great families, yet even he had never possessed the connections to pass through the high-class gates.

How did Chu Qing have such connections?

"Let's go!"

"We're heading to Vermilion Bird Gate!"

Vermilion Bird Gate stood at the exact center of the southern wall.

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