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Chapter 638: Learn from the Enemy to Defeat the Enemy
In any feudal dynasty, there was a vast divide between members of the imperial family.
The most accomplished among them wielded power, enjoyed privileged access to the entire nation's resources, and could have whatever they wanted wherever the dynasty's authority reached. Their royal blood gave them enormous influence throughout the star domain.
But fallen royals could be worse off than ordinary people. Some might not even be able to count on three meals a day. Blue Star's history alone proved that.
"Oh, right. You said you'd been to Beimang Star before. Do you know the Border Pacifying Marquis Residence?"
Zhu Jingxi thought for a moment. "The Border Pacifying Marquis Residence is on Beimang Star and holds second-class honors in the Sacred Martial Dynasty. But it's at the height of its influence, more prominent than many dukes' residences with first-class honors. Do you know someone there, Brother Chen?"
"Not really. We're just passing acquaintances," Chen Lie said.
"Brother Chen really does have connections everywhere. You even know someone from Beimang Star's Border Pacifying Marquis Residence," Zhu Jingxi said with a sigh.
"Where is the residence?" Chen Lie asked.
"The estates of honored nobles are generally inside the Sacred Capital. The Border Pacifying Marquis Residence should be no exception.
"Are you thinking of paying them a visit?"
Chen Lie shook his head. "I was just asking. I'm not planning to."
"That makes sense. On Beimang Star, those of us from the Eastern Star Region may rank below even ordinary commoners. Without a formal invitation, we couldn't enter an honored noble's estate like that," Zhu Jingxi said.
If Chen Lie could accomplish his task at the Martial Arts Exchange hosted by Commandery Princess Chengning, he had no desire to approach