176: Chapter 176 Careful Calculations by Yao Kangbo

Just as everyone was buzzing with discussion, a flash of white light appeared at the entrance of the tower, and Tang Mo's figure came into everyone's sight.

The scene suddenly became pin-drop silent.

Tang Mo hadn't expected to see so many people upon exiting the tower. Moreover, being stared at by so many people simultaneously made him feel a bit unaccustomed for a moment.

"Whoa, what's with the grand reception?"

"What else? We're waiting for you, of course."

Someone in the crowd spoke up.

Long Junhao and several deans of the school also stepped forward.

"Student Tang Mo, congratulations on successfully clearing the 100th floor of the Coiling Dragon Pagoda and breaking the previous record."

"Hereby, I announce that in recognition of Student Tang Mo's outstanding performance, the school will reward him with 50,000 credits."

"Wow!"

As soon as Long Junhao finished speaking, a wave of envious voices erupted from the scene.

"50,000 credits—that's enough to exchange for a full set of supreme-grade equipment!"

"Yeah, I'm so jealous!"

Yi Mengrui, however, shook her head gently.

"These people's horizons are truly a bit narrow. Given that Tang Mo cleared the Coiling Dragon Pagoda at level 422, how could he not already have supreme-grade equipment on him?"

"I'm afraid the rewards from the Coiling Dragon Pagoda alone amount to more than one set of supreme-grade equipment."

However, she didn't say this out loud, to avoid causing everyone to pester Tang Mo about his rewards.

Principal Long Junhao waved his hand to signal for silence.

"Since everyone has waited here for so long and witnessed the great moment of Tang Mo breaking the Coiling Dragon Pagoda record, everyone can go to the school's Academic Affairs Office to receive one piece of supreme-grade equipment for free!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd below became impassioned.

"Long live the Principal! Long live Tang Mo!"

"Long live the Principal! Long live Tang Mo!"

"Principal, I love you!"

...

It was clear that everyone was very happy, except for Yao Kangbo, who said to Long Junhao with some hesitation, "Principal, if the school gives everyone a piece of supreme-grade equipment, our inventory won't have much left!"

Although Yao Kangbo was the school's Dean of Studies, he also supervised the management and distribution of school resources. He could be said to have been calculating and frugal his whole life.

Suddenly giving away so many pieces of supreme-grade equipment naturally made him feel a bit reluctant.

Long Junhao naturally knew Yao Kangbo's personality and how he was accustomed to being frugal, so he consoled him, "It's nothing. If the equipment is gone, we can buy more. It's better to put this equipment into the students' hands so they can realize their true value."

"After all, they are the future of the country."

Yao Kangbo nodded slightly and said, "I understand."

Then he stood forward and said loudly, "When collecting your equipment, make sure to have your school badge ready for identity verification."

"Remember, each person can only take one piece."

"Oh..."

"Then, Dean, can we collect it now?"

"Yeah, yeah, we want to collect it right now."

Looking at the clamoring students below, Yao Kangbo smiled bitterly. "Even if you young people don't want to rest, you should spare these old bones of mine."

"Tomorrow. Tomorrow, you can register and collect it with your school badge. I also need to organize the school's resources."

"Long live the Principal! Long live the Dean! Long live Tang Mo!"

...

While Long Junhao and the others were interacting with the students, Zhan Wuji quietly approached Tang Mo and whispered, "If you have any equipment you don't need, remember to sell it to me."

Tang Mo nodded understandingly upon hearing this.

Although Zhan Wuji's voice was low, it was still heard by Long Junhao, Guo Xi, and the others.

"Wuji, what are you doing?"

"Being all sneaky—it's clearly nothing good. Tang Mo, what did he say to you? Whatever you do, don't trust him easily. If there's anything, come and discuss it with us; don't let him trick you."

Zhan Wuji glared at Guo Xi with dissatisfaction. This old fellow actually dared to badmouth him in front of his own student. When had he ever tricked anyone?

Zhan Wuji was about to step forward to argue with Guo Xi, but was stopped by Long Junhao.

"In front of so many students, all of you mind your image."

Rebuked by Long Junhao, Zhan Wuji finally let it go, though his eyes still glared fiercely at Guo Xi, making Guo Xi feel like there were thorns in his back.

After all the students had dispersed, Tang Mo was invited to the Principals Office by Long Junhao under the pretext of discussing his insights.

Zhan Wuji naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity and followed Tang Mo to the Principals Office.

Having already heard Zhan Wuji's words, Guo Xi also followed them to the Principals Office.

Seeing this, the other deans also followed one after another.

Arriving at the Principals Office, Long Junhao warmly arranged for Tang Mo to sit on the sofa and even personally brought him some tea.

Tang Mo wasn't polite either; he took it and took two large gulps.

"I was in there for almost a day and didn't even have time to take a sip of water. I'm dying of thirst."

After finishing the water, before Long Junhao and the others could speak, Tang Mo asked, "Principal, do you know about the Thousand Spirit Realm?"

As a person of Blue Star, Tang Mo felt it was necessary to share such information. If they knew about it, he could obtain some relevant information from them.

If they didn't know, it was no big deal. As long as the creatures from those worlds didn't invade Blue Star, Tang Mo wouldn't bother with them.

Hearing Tang Mo's words, Zhan Wuji's eyes suddenly widened, and he looked at Long Junhao.

Long Junhao signaled not to panic first. He stood up again, poured another cup of water, and handed it to Tang Mo, saying, "Come, tell us about your situation inside in detail."

So, Tang Mo began to tell them everything he had seen and heard in the Coiling Dragon Pagoda in detail.

After listening, Long Junhao just nodded slightly and then let out a long breath, saying, "Just as I expected, Tang Mo also encountered people from the outside world."

"When Wuji entered the tower back then, he also encountered the same situation. However, Wuji lost to the opponent, which is why he stopped at the 90th floor."

Guo Xi and the other deans all looked at their Principal with surprised expressions.

"This... why didn't we know?"

Long Junhao explained, "When we first learned about this, we felt it was truly too inconceivable, and the opponent's strength was terrifyingly powerful. We were afraid that telling everyone would cause panic."

Long Junhao continued, "As soon as this happened, I immediately contacted the experts of the Heavenly Sword Bureau. At that time, even the Five Great Sword Bearers came over."

"Based on Wuji's description, they speculated that the Coiling Dragon Pagoda is like an arena, but this arena is open to the entire universe."

"Creatures from all realms have a chance to participate. The stronger the power, the stronger the opponents encountered."

"However, compared to the races of other realms, we appear too weak. But since nothing bad has happened over the years, we gradually forgot about it."

"If Tang Mo hadn't mentioned it today, I would have almost forgotten about it."

After hearing Long Junhao's words, Tang Mo suddenly had a bad premonition. He couldn't help but think of the Flying Shadow Leopard's words again—that it would come to take back the demon-breaking sword.

"Should I tell them about this?"

While Tang Mo was hesitating, Long Junhao's voice rang out again.

"Ahem, Tang Mo, actually, the reason I called you here this time is to ask if you have any items obtained in the Coiling Dragon Pagoda that you don't need. We can buy them. Don't worry, the price will definitely satisfy you."