167: Chapter 167 He Sold My Wife

"It really succeeded!"

"Amazing!"

"Congratulations, Tang Long!"

"Thank you everyone, let's all celebrate together!"

"Wait, why did it take you so long to come out? Were you getting struck by lightning the whole time?"

"Don't even mention it. I was just gritting my teeth and holding on, and I don't even know when I passed out. When I woke up, somehow it had succeeded."

Miao Manman's eyes lost focus for a moment. "So you really didn't back down even at the risk of death. No wonder I failed."

"Don't worry, Classmate Miao. I'll teach you later. How can a Thunder Spirit Body be without a thunder-type Wuque Method?"

"And everyone else! Everyone can learn it!"

"This Wuque Method of mine is very strong; it can temper a Thunder Spirit Body acquired later in life! It also comes with an Inheritance Treasure that can grant power through Empowerment! It's this bead right here!"

"There's one thing I must make clear: it's not free! And it will be very expensive! But for our own people, there will definitely be a discount!"

"What? Tempering a Spirit Body later in life? Is there really such a miraculous cultivation method in this world?"

"Tang Long, how much does one Empowerment cost?"

"Brother Long, can a Golden Spirit Body practice it too?"

"Is that bead in your hand the Inheritance Treasure? Let me see!"

The crowd was in chaos, and Ye Qingzhou was stunned by what he heard.

A Wuque Method legacy that comes with an Inheritance Treasure?

He did know that such cultivation methods existed in the world, but they were extremely rare.

Inheritance Treasures are extremely difficult to create, and imprinting one's own cultivation method into them requires unimaginable power. Those who can achieve this are all the pride of their generation.

Even in the Imperial Academy, the nation's highest hall for martial arts research, there are only about a dozen such high-level treasured cultivation methods.

Cultivation methods of this level are basically impossible to be passed on to outsiders, unless it is for a monumental achievement.

Even back when Ye Baiqiao almost single-handedly rebuilt Dongyu, he was only rewarded with one.

Yet this kid Tang Long, having just obtained it, is already impatiently selling it on the street? This guy is really...

No!

With him being so flashy, the news will probably spread everywhere soon. I must secure it immediately and contact my grandfather as soon as possible!

Thinking of this, Ye Qingzhou hurriedly squeezed to the front of the crowd, grabbed Tang Long, and dragged him away.

"Tang Long, come here, let's talk in private!"

"We can talk, but let go first. Don't pull and tug at me. Everyone, wait a moment; there's no rush, everyone will have a chance!"

Ye Qingzhou not only didn't let go, but pulled even harder. The two soon walked to a distance, and Tang Long finally shook him off.

"Boss Ye, you are a person of status, how does this look? I didn't say I wouldn't talk to you. Tell me, what's on your mind?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled gently. "Tang Long, have you ever thought about what kind of life you want to live in the future?"

"Hmm? That question... you've really hit my blind spot. To be honest, I haven't thought about it, or rather, I haven't thought it through."

"How about I think about it for you? The Wuque Method you obtained is very special; you should have felt that, right? With this Wuque Method, I can recommend you for the National Academy. The National Academy, you understand?"

Tang Long shook his head blankly. "Tell me in detail, what's good about the National Academy?"

Ye Qingzhou's smile widened. "Simply put, the National Academy is the cradle for national ministers. Once you graduate, you can become an official, starting as a chief official of a third-level institution in a main city."

"If your grades are good enough, you know how to conduct yourself well, and you have enough friends, you can advance to the Imperial Academy for further studies after graduation. The Imperial Academy is the highest institution of learning in the imperial court, bar none. Once you graduate, you become a second-level chief official."

"A second-level chief official, in Song City, would be a position like the Director of the Department of Legal Affairs or the Finance Department, understand?"

Tang Long nodded like a chick pecking at rice. "I basically understand now; it's like the position Wei Lin's dad has."

Ye Qingzhou snorted contemptuously. "He's just a deputy director relying on nepotism; what qualification does he have to compare with a legitimate Imperial Academy scholar?"

Tang Long asked, "Then what price do I need to pay?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled again. "In this regard, you actually have a lot of talent. You know who to make friends with, and it's even more so in officialdom."

"My grandfather is the Grand Secretary of the Imperial Academy, which is the top leader. You should be clear about that."

"As long as you are willing to offer today's Wuque Method to the Imperial Academy, I will make a call, and everything will follow naturally."

"I estimate that people from the Imperial Academy will arrive tomorrow. I won't say too much, but an honorary fellow of the National Academy will definitely be guaranteed. Other conditions can be discussed then."

Tang Long smiled.

You kid have a nice scheme going, turning around and trying to feed me empty promises.

However, since ancient times, rare commodities are worth hoarding.

You want to monopolize such a good product; how could that be possible?

I will definitely sell it, but absolutely not for just this little bit.

So, he pretended to scratch his head in distress. "The problem is, my cultivation method has no text at all; it's a mental and spiritual energy Empowerment inheritance."

"No text?" Even Ye Qingzhou was stunned; he had never heard of such a situation.

Tang Long continued, "Old Ye, given our relationship, in principle, I'm definitely willing. But things are too rushed; I still need to think it over carefully."

Ye Qingzhou could only nod. "Of course, you should think it over carefully. I have to go back and contact Huaidu immediately, and I also have to deal with the Yuanwu people. Let's contact each other again tomorrow morning."

Ye Qingzhou said he would leave, but he stayed in place, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating.

Tang Long immediately smiled. "Old Ye, are you short of hands? Do you want me to return that group of people to you first? Don't worry, go back and transfer the eight million to my account immediately; once the money arrives, I'll release them."

Ye Qingzhou couldn't help but smile. "You kid, you really are a perceptive person."

Tang Long chuckled. "Releasing them is no problem, but you still have to do me a small favor."

Ye Qingzhou frowned slightly.

This guy, he really never forgets to bargain.

Tang Long previously said releasing the people was a gift, but he didn't actually say when he would release them.

He sighed slightly. "My energy is limited right now, so don't make any excessive requests."

"How could I!" Tang Long smiled even more ambiguously, then lowered his voice to ask.

"For the upcoming exchange match with the Sangyu people, can you invite His Majesty the Emperor to come and watch the fun?"

Ye Qingzhou was startled. "Invite His Majesty? Are you joking?"

"It's no joke. Back then, the Sangyu were so rowdy, and recently they've dared to be rampant again. If we give them a good beating, wouldn't His Majesty enjoy watching that?"

Ye Qingzhou was very hesitant. "If victory is guaranteed, of course he would enjoy watching. However, I'm afraid you overestimate me. Right now, I'm just an attached staff officer at the Intelligence Bureau, a small pawn. Even if His Majesty is my cousin, it's very hard to invite him. The Crown Prince might be possible."

"After making a great contribution, will you still be a pawn? Showing your face in front of the leader once is worth ten years of working blindly. Think about it carefully; the Crown Prince will do too."

Ye Qingzhou left with a thoughtful expression.

Jiang Yan and Nie Yu both wanted to talk to Tang Long more, but unfortunately, the situation didn't allow it.

Miao Manman looked back several times, and Tang Long smiled and made a phone gesture to her.

Until the group's figures disappeared, Mad Dog let out a strange laugh.

"Brother, you're really something. The flower already has an owner, and you're still making moves on her? Aren't you afraid Young Master Ye will fall out with you?"

"Fall out?" Tang Long laughed heartily. "What do you think we were talking about just now? He has already sold his wife to me."

Golden Scorpion's eyes widened. "Really? That kid is really that willing to sacrifice?"

Mad Dog was also stunned. "For that group of people, he sold his wife?"

Tang Long looked at the two of them mysteriously. "That group of people was just a bargaining chip; what really bought him was Wei Jian and Rong Baichuan. Those two falling into his hands is a great achievement for breaking up the Yuanwu spy organization."

"Also, I just obtained the Wuque Method inheritance, and he wants to recommend me to the National Academy, or even the Imperial Academy. The condition is that I hand over the Wuque Method."

"In this deal, Miao Manman only counts as a fraction."

After hearing Tang Long's words, Mad Dog and Golden Scorpion couldn't help but cast looks of envy and admiration.