Perhaps only Zhang Hao could speak so grandiosely about entering through the back door.
Jin Bao and Zhang Jianfeng looked at Zhang Hao in confusion. Jin Bao asked, "Boss, what do you mean?"
Zhang Hao smiled and said, "Actually, besides the assessment and the Qianlong Ranking, there's another way to enter the Three Great Academies, which is through the recommendation of the College's high-level officials. I have a good relationship with the Deputy Dean of Tianwu Academy, and he has ten spots each year."
"That's great," Jin Bao said happily.
Jin Bao knew his own situation. Trying to enter Tianwu Academy based on his own ability was like the sun rising from the west.
"Boss, I want to rely on myself to enter Tianwu Academy," Zhang Jianfeng thought for a moment and said.
Zhang Hao looked at Zhang Jianfeng, shook his head, and said, "Jianfeng, in this world, cultivation, talent, perseverance, and persistence are all very important. But opportunities are also a part of it. To become strong, how many people kill and steal treasures, using every possible means? We don't need to do that, but there's nothing wrong with using a back door; becoming strong is the most important thing. Otherwise, by the time you enter Tianwu Academy through your own efforts, you will have wasted a lot of time. In fact, as long as you don't forget your original intention, it's fine."
Zhang Jianfeng carefully savored Zhang Hao's words and felt that he made a lot of sense. He then nodded and said, "Boss, I understand."
Jin Bao and Zhang Jianfeng then left.
After sorting out their matters, Zhang Hao felt relaxed.
Zhang Hao thought about going to the Balong Empire. Gao Xinyu had once said that major merchant associations all had teleportation arrays, and if he could use a teleportation array to go to the Balong Empire, it might be much simpler. Therefore, Zhang Hao prepared to go to the Haitian Merchant Association to use the teleportation array.
As a merchant association spanning five major regions, the Haitian Merchant Association must surely have a teleportation array.
Just as he walked out of the room, Gao Xinyu came over and said to Zhang Hao, feeling very bored, "Zhang Hao, I'm so bored. Apart from that temple fair you took us to, everything else is boring. Why don't you take us shopping?"
As soon as Zhang Hao heard 'shopping', his head instantly felt large, and he shook his head like a rattle-drum. He had a sudden idea and said to Gao Xinyu, "Actually, there are some other things that are quite fun."
"Oh, what?" Gao Xinyu was a little skeptical. For a girl who had traveled all over the Northern Region, she had almost tried every new and interesting thing.
"Let me say this first, if you can't impress me, you still have to accompany me shopping," Gao Xinyu looked at Zhang Hao firmly and said.
Zhang Hao smiled confidently and said, "You definitely haven't played this."
Zhang Hao took out a deck of playing cards. Of course, these playing cards were dirt cheap. The System store gave away one hundred decks for one point.
When Zhang Hao explained the rules of the Eighty Points game to Gao Xinyu, her eyes immediately lit up. She said to him, "It looks like a lot of fun. I'll go find a few sisters to play with, and if I don't understand, I'll ask you."
"Okay. As long as you don't ask me to go shopping, it's fine."
Watching Gao Xinyu hurry away, Zhang Hao was confident that the playing cards could attract a few girls. In the era of Earth where entertainment was so rich, playing cards were still many people's preferred pastime. Of course, if playing cards didn't work, he could also come up with checkers, mahjong, or something else; he wasn't afraid of not being able to handle a few young girls.
Zhang Hao smiled and arrived at the Haitian Merchant Association with practiced ease. After showing his Silver VIP card, Zhang Hao was easily allowed entry.
The person responsible for receiving Zhang Hao at the Haitian Merchant Association was the Old Man who had given him the Silver VIP card back then. At that time, Zhang Hao felt that the other party was unfathomable. Now, Zhang Hao found that he still couldn't see through him. This greatly shocked Zhang Hao. One must know that he was a Martial King (high stage). Could this Old Man be a Martial Grandmaster?
Forcing down the shock in his heart, Zhang Hao respectfully said to the Old Man, "Senior."
"Hehe, Young Master is here to see Miss Meng Qi, aren't you? Please come inside," the Old Man looked at Zhang Hao deeply and made a gesture of invitation.
Zhang Hao followed the Old Man into the inner room.
"Zhang Gongzi! If you had arrived any later, you might not have seen this humble woman!" Meng Qi still wore a veil, but every movement was full of charm, making people unable to help but feel their hearts stir and become infatuated.
Such strong charm. Zhang Hao took a deep breath, dispelling the romantic thoughts in his heart.
"Miss Meng Qi, last time you gave Young Master a Silver VIP card, Young Master hasn't thanked you in person yet," Zhang Hao looked at Miss Meng Qi and smiled.
"No need, with Young Master's status, that Silver VIP card was just given to you in advance," Meng Qi smiled slightly, appearing indifferent.
Meng Qi's words were a bit profound, and Zhang Hao was momentarily stunned.
"Miss Meng Qi, this time, Young Master has a request. I hope Miss Meng Qi can provide convenience," Zhang Hao looked at Meng Qi and stated the purpose of his visit.
"Oh, tell me about it. If it's possible, this humble woman would be very willing to help Young Master," Meng Qi smiled.
"Young Master plans to use the Haitian Merchant Association's teleportation array. I wonder if you can provide convenience," Zhang Hao looked at Meng Qi with expectant eyes.
"Teleportation array? Where does Young Master plan to go?" Meng Qi's delicate brows furrowed slightly, a little curious.
Zhang Hao didn't hide it and smiled, "Balong Empire."
"The Balong Empire is indeed very far. Even a Martial King would need a month to get there."
"However, Young Master. Teleportation arrays are the lifeline and most important resource of major merchant associations. They are generally not open to the public. Moreover, each time a teleportation array is activated, especially one that spans tens of thousands of miles, the consumption of crystal stones is enormous. From Ninghai City to the Balong Empire, activating a teleportation array requires 100 high-grade crystal stones. lower grade crystal stones cannot be used because they contain too many Impurities and the energy is not pure enough. I hope Young Master understands," Meng Qi said apologetically to Zhang Hao.
"Alas, I understand. Then I shall take my leave," Zhang Hao stood up, his expression somewhat disappointed.
"Hehe, Young Master, it's not that it's impossible to be accommodating. If Young Master is willing to agree to one condition from Meng Qi, Meng Qi will make an exception and activate the teleportation array for Young Master once," Meng Qi smiled slightly at Zhang Hao.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hao was immediately overjoyed. He looked at Meng Qi and asked, "Miss Meng Qi, please be clear?"
"I need a promise from Young Master," Meng Qi looked at Zhang Hao and blinked.
A promise? Zhang Hao frowned.
"Young Master, don't worry, Meng Qi is not someone who forces others. In the future, perhaps Meng Qi will need Young Master's help. Young Master only needs to do one thing for this humble woman within his capabilities and without going against Young Master's wishes," Meng Qi looked at Zhang Hao and said with a smile.
Since Meng Qi had said this much, how could Zhang Hao not agree? Moreover, Zhang Hao had a good impression of Meng Qi, who had helped him before. He nodded and said, "Okay, Miss Meng Qi, Young Master agrees."