Chapter 33 Hold The Fort

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"My name is Li Shiming. I've come to the Central Capital to participate in the examination and am also preparing to attend next year's Ascension Conference!" Li Shiming didn't dare make any sudden moves; he honestly declared his identity and purpose for coming to the Central Capital.

"Where did you get that level of cultivation from? And why are you lingering around the Imperial City?" Gu Jia, hearing that he was here to attend the Ascension Conference and also the examination, was somewhat incredulous and pressed on with his questions.

"I found a book in the back garden of the Nanling Prefecture office and cultivated according to the methods described in it. I only came to the Imperial City to experience it for myself!" Li Shiming replied, his story a mix of nine parts truth to one part lie.