180: Chapter 180 The Dao is Not Easily Passed Down

Tang Long smiled and replied, "Thank you, Principal Wang. I am still a student at the First Specialized Academy, so calling me a classmate is perfectly appropriate. Do you... have any instructions?"

"I wouldn't dare. Student Tang has passed the Gate of Heavens Legacy trial and received commendations from the Imperial Academy, the Songcheng Divine Academy, and the Military Academy, bringing immense honor to our school. Yet, our school has failed to take proper care of you. As the principal, I bear responsibility for this."

"Upon investigation, it was found that He Youzhi's moral conduct was corrupt. Not only did he suppress and persecute the genius of our school, but he also privately sold spirit incense to students for a long time and engaged in bribery. Such a person is no longer fit to be a teacher. Our school has just dismissed him from his teaching position to serve as a warning to others!"

"Director Yu, come here."

"Tang Long, do you still remember Director Yu? I heard you two are old friends. From now on, he will serve as the professor for Class 9. I believe you will certainly get along well."

Director Yu hurriedly squeezed through the crowd to shake hands, "Student Tang Long, my name is Yu Jianyuan. Congratulations! I felt you were extraordinary from the start, and now it seems you are indeed remarkable!"

Tang Long also smiled.

Although this Principal Wang had certainly played a role in his previous expulsion, since he was so sensible now, there was no need to dwell on such a small matter.

This was good.

"Professor Yu, I look forward to your guidance in the future."

"Not at all. Let us learn and improve together. Uh, you must be very busy in the days to come, right?"

"I should be quite busy indeed. I currently hold positions at the Imperial Academy, The Sect, and the military, so I will naturally have corresponding affairs to attend to. Therefore, regarding my time at school..."

"I understand. Rules and regulations are meant to constrain ordinary students. Student Tang Long, your status is already different; you can decide your own schedule from now on. If you need it, I can even provide tutoring specifically for you."

"Then I thank you in advance, Professor Yu."

Seeing that Tang Long was in a good mood, Principal Wang Dong inquired further.

"Student Tang Long, you have brought such great honor to the school that the school plans to hold a special commendation ceremony for this. When do you think would be a suitable time to schedule it?"

Tang Long immediately waved his hand, "About this matter..."

Before he could finish, Ye Qingzhou smiled and interjected, "A commendation ceremony should naturally be held, and it should be a grand one. Tang Long will also be taking over as the president of the White Clothing Society later; I think these two events might as well be held together."

"Oh, that would be wonderful."

"I will discuss the specific time with Tang Long and notify you later. You go ahead and get busy first."

Principal Wang Dong hurriedly agreed and beckoned Yu Jianyuan to leave with him.

Ye Qingzhou immediately handed over a list, which included himself, Miao Manman, Jiang Yan, Nie Yu, and other members of the White Clothing Society, totaling eight people.

"Tang Long, everyone on this list is on our side. It wouldn't be too much to ask for priority for Empowerment, right?"

Tang Long looked at the fiery gaze of Miao Manman, "Of course, that's not too much to ask."

"However, I have some honest words I need to share with you all."

"With the assistance of a legacy treasure, it is true that one can perform Empowerment on eight people at once, but the success rate of this method will be extremely low."

"To increase the success rate, it is best for me to perform the legacy one-on-one. That way, I can ensure the stability of the thunder spirit energy to the greatest extent."

"Even those high-ranking adults from earlier don't know about this. Because they only treat me as a tool, I just go through the motions with them."

Ye Qingzhou's brows furrowed deeply, "Then, is the consumption for a separate legacy also thirty thunder spirit stones?"

Tang Long shrugged, "The basic consumption cannot be avoided. It is true that most of it will be wasted, but thunder spirit energy is hard to control; there is no way to save it."

"In fact, one needs to prepare about ten more, just in case there is insufficient spirit energy during the process."

"And that doesn't include my service fee. I have to endure greater impact during the Empowerment process, so the cost cannot be low. Let's tentatively set it at twenty thunder spirit stones."

As soon as these words were spoken, aside from Jiang Xiaolan, the few members of the White Clothing Society all gasped.

Even Ye Qingzhou asked in shock: "What! Isn't the price set by the Imperial Academy and the other two parties one stone? And you intend to spread this widely?"

Tang Long immediately pulled a long face, "Old Ye, they are using me like an ox or a horse. When I am earning money for myself, shouldn't I earn a bit more? Besides, they didn't stipulate that I am not allowed to teach individuals."

Ye Qingzhou realized this was a huge loophole. He didn't know how Ritual Master Yu Hai and Shi Chengyu could have been so negligent; if his grandfather found out, he certainly wouldn't be happy.

But now that he wanted to learn, there was no way to block it for the time being.

He would wait until he learned it himself; besides, this price was too exorbitant.

"Tang Long, fifty thunder spirit stones is six or seven million. This price is really too high. Since you plan to sell it on a large scale, how many people can afford to learn at this price?"

Tang Long sneered, "You take ten million now and go all over Song City to ask around; see where you can buy this kind of Wuque Method."

"It's only because I have a broad mind and haven't hidden it away as a family heirloom, but am willing to bring it out to open a door of convenience for everyone, that you are still trying to bargain?"

"Seriously, the second young master of the dignified Duke of Huaicheng is still so stingy when spending money to learn the Wuque Method."

"As the saying goes, the Dao is not easily transmitted. The price cannot be lowered by even a cent! If the White Clothing Society doesn't want this opportunity, then forget it; I didn't beg you."

Miao Manman hurriedly stopped him, "Tang Long, don't be angry first. We are just discussing it. This is indeed a huge expense; I'm afraid many people cannot afford it even if they go bankrupt."

"If you can't afford it, don't force it. Such a high-level Wuque Method is destined not to be prepared for most people."

"Do you... do you think the success rate of individual Empowerment can be improved?"

Tang Long shook his head directly, "It's hard to say. There are too many influencing factors. Everyone's tolerance is different, so the results will not be the same. Some people can pass on the first try, while others won't succeed after many attempts."

"I'll state the ugly truth first: before the missions from the Imperial Academy, The Sect, and the military come down, I will give the White Clothing Society a maximum of three legacy opportunities, with a 20% discount on the fee each time."

"Whether you want it or not, and whether you succeed or not, these are not my concerns. But a decision must be made within today so I can arrange the time."

Now Ye Qingzhou's face turned even darker. Spending several million at once, and it might still be useless.

Actually, this amount of money didn't mean much to him, but he had to appear troubled; otherwise, he would have to pay for Miao Manman's share as well.

It wasn't that he couldn't afford it, but... the person had already been claimed by Tang Long, so why should he be the sucker again?

"Then let us discuss it further."

Tang Long waved his hand to say goodbye, and Ye Qingzhou and his group were left looking at each other in dismay.

Among this group, Jiang Xiaolan was wealthy and could definitely afford it. But she was not a member of the White Clothing Society, so she would have to go and discuss it with Tang Long herself.

Ye Qingzhou was also wealthy, but he had already advanced quite a lot of funds for several people for the spots at the Gate of Heavens Legacy. Even if he was the president, he couldn't let people keep bleeding money, right?

Moreover, although few of the White Clothing Society members came from extremely wealthy backgrounds, they were all considered from families of modest wealth, so if they squeezed hard, they could still scrape the money together.

It was just that the success rate was hard to determine; it was possible to go bankrupt and still end up with nothing.

After a while, Miao Manman spoke up first.

"Qingzhou, you must not miss this opportunity no matter what. You take one spot for yourself; I don't think anyone will object. As for my share, you don't have to worry about it; I will find a way myself."

Ye Qingzhou immediately frowned, "How will you find a way? The basic consumption is thirty stones, and even with a 20% discount on the service fee, it still requires sixteen stones. Where are you going to get this money?"

"Grandfather still has some friends; you don't need to worry about it. If it really doesn't work, I can also crowdfund with everyone."

Ye Qingzhou's expression was grim, but he didn't say anything more.

Miao Manman then turned to the crowd and said: "Everyone, discuss this with your families now. We will meet back at the society in an hour to discuss a result and tell Tang Long."