The wind and snow outside the Martial Academy were fierce.
Much fiercer than when Chu Qing had left.
Chu Qing trudged through the wind and snow, weaving through the Imperial Capital.
"I have the Anomaly Division's Recommendation Letter. Now I need Recommendation Letters from other departments."
"But how am I supposed to get them?"
Although he had never dealt with those departments, he knew:
It would be extremely difficult to obtain Recommendation Letters from the many departments.
Even the noble families had to pay a certain price and expend resources to obtain Recommendation Letters.
Let alone a country bumpkin like him?
Even so, Chu Qing still visited the twelve departments besides the Anomaly Division, hoping to obtain a Recommendation Letter.
The result was:
He could not even enter the gates of those departments.
To enter, one needed at least the status of a noble family.
"Noble families..."
"They're trying to block off the Martial Academy's path!"
Chu Qing fell silent.
"Looks like I can only hope those two gold-robed men pull their weight and help me contact a few clients!"
One Recommendation Letter was not safe enough.
He needed at least two more Recommendation Letters.
Night fell:
Chu Qing bought some exquisite pastries, intending to bring them back for Zhao Hongxiu, Mingyue, and the others.
A few minutes later, he trod through the wind and snow, crossed Vermilion Bird Street, and arrived at the city gates.
When the soldiers guarding the city saw him, their faces broke into ingratiating smiles.
Chu Qing casually tossed one of them a black-gold exchange note. "Keep an eye on those Heaven-Piercers returning."
"See what their teams are like!"
The soldiers said delightedly, "Master Qing, don't worry. As long as they pass through here, we'll definitely give you detailed information!"
Chu Qing nodded.
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