177: Chapter 177 The Scoundrel Zhan Wuji

As soon as Long Junhao said this, everyone on the scene held their breath. Guo Xi and the other academy Deans also realized what the principal's goal was.

However, wasn't he worried that Tang Mo might overthink it?

But thinking about Tang Mo's level of over 400 and the fact that he cleared 100 floors, the rewards must be extremely generous.

Thinking of this, Guo Xi and the other Deans turned their gazes toward Tang Mo, wanting to see his reaction.

Zhan Wuji was already getting impatient.

This time, no matter what, he had to buy at least two more pieces of saint artifact-grade equipment.

After buying two pieces of saint artifact-grade equipment last time, Zhan Wuji immediately went to the Endless Mountain Range to test them out, and the feeling was simply exhilarating.

Tang Mo had originally intended to sell all the saint artifact-grade equipment in his possession to help strengthen humanity's power a little more.

Anyway, to Tang Mo, there was no difference between recycling equipment and getting gold coins.

Therefore, Tang Mo took out a portion of the saint artifact-grade equipment from his storage space and said, "Everyone, feel free to choose. Once you have finished selecting, just settle the bill with me."

As soon as the saint artifacts were placed on the table, the eyes of all the academy teachers, including Long Junhao and Zhan Wuji, went wide with shock.

"These are all saint artifacts?!"

"There is no mistake. This luster, this texture, this feel—they are undoubtedly saint artifacts."

"Why aren't the rewards we get from entering the Coiling Dragon Pagoda this good?"

"Tell me about it. I've reached the fiftieth floor, and they still only give me diamond-grade equipment. It's ridiculous!"

Of everyone present, only Long Junhao and Zhan Wuji remained silent, their hands moving frantically as they searched through the pile of saint artifacts on the table for equipment suitable for their own use.

No matter how nice things sounded, it was more realistic to actually have them in hand.

Seeing this, the other Deans stopped chattering and joined the ranks of those searching for equipment.

"This staff is just right for me. I won't stand on ceremony."

"This horned spear matches my profession very well. I'll choose this one."

"This longsword suits my temperament perfectly. I'll choose this one."

Everyone, including Zhan Wuji, chose weapons that matched their respective professions almost immediately.

Except for Long Junhao, who had already received a saint artifact-grade staff from Tang Mo, so he didn't need to choose again.

"Hmm? This equipment has a level restriction—level 420! This..."

Guo Xi was the first to notice the level restriction on the equipment after picking it up.

His words drew the attention of the others, and they all checked the equipment's wearing requirements; they were all level 420.

These pieces of equipment were obtained by Tang Mo while clearing the Coiling Dragon Pagoda, so when he exited the tower, their restricted levels automatically adjusted to Tang Mo's Professional level.

Among those present, apart from Tang Mo, the highest level was Zhan Wuji at level 403, followed by Long Junhao at level 401, and then the Dean from the Shangshui Academy at level 400.

Following them were Zhenshan Academy Dean Guo Xi at level 398, Qiujin Academy Dean Qiao Jingshan at level 397, and Cangmu Academy Dean Wu Hongyi at level 396; all were more than 20 levels away.

It might not look like much of a level gap, but reaching it was extremely difficult.

One must know that the higher the level a Professional reaches, the more experience is required to level up.

Especially after level 400, every level up requires a massive amount of experience points.

They didn't have a god-level passive skill like Tang Mo's that could reduce the experience points needed for leveling up by 60%.

They could only take it one step at a time, slowly accumulating experience points.

Soon, everyone present turned their gazes to Tang Mo.

They knew that Tang Mo's level had only suddenly become so high after he emerged from the Abyss.

Therefore, Guo Xi suggested, "How about we old guys team up and find an Abyss to go in and grind for levels?"

Once these words were spoken, the others were somewhat moved. Although the Abyss was dangerous, the experience it provided was truly abundant, and what they lacked most right now was experience.

"Hmm, that's a good idea. We old bones haven't really stretched our muscles in a long time. It's the perfect time to find an Abyss and get some exercise."

Long Junhao also nodded and said, "Indeed. When the time comes, we'll form a team and go in together so we can look out for each other. As for the academy, we'll leave it to Old Yao to manage for the time being."

The people in the office agreed immediately, and the matter was settled just like that.

Seeing them talking more and more enthusiastically and completely forgetting about the payment, Tang Mo had to speak up to remind them,

"Ahem, the principal and the Deans are truly as vigorous as ever!"

"However, the bill still needs to be settled first."

"One piece of saint artifact-grade equipment is 1 billion gold coins; it's absolutely fair."

"May I ask if you will be paying in cash or by transfer?"

Although cash would be better, a transfer wasn't impossible; it just involved one extra step.

After all, asking people to produce that much money all at once was indeed a bit difficult.

Hearing Tang Mo's words, everyone finally realized that they hadn't paid yet.

1 billion gold coins for a piece of saint artifact equipment was indeed not expensive.

These old guys had been through thick and thin for almost their entire lives; their retirement savings were enough to buy a whole set.

Long Junhao slapped his forehead and laughed, "Look at my brain; how could I forget about this? I'll go get it for you right now."

After speaking, he turned and walked to his desk, took out two large bags of gold coins from the safe under the desk, and handed them to Tang Mo,

"This is a total of 9 billion gold coins. Including the saint artifact-grade staff from last time, this settles everything in one go."

"The other 9 billion gold coins are for a set of saint artifact equipment I'm choosing for Old Yao. That's fine, right?"

Tang Mo naturally wouldn't refuse; anyway, this equipment was intended for sale.

Seeing this, Zhan Wuji immediately stood up and walked to the principal's desk, spotting Long Junhao's unlocked small treasury at a glance,

"Principal, since you've already paid for Old Yao's equipment, why not just pay for mine as well? You are a dignified principal; you can't show favoritism."

Long Junhao reached out and cast a small spatial skill, and the small storage unit under the desk instantly vanished,

"Zhan Wuji, I've realized that sometimes you really are a scoundrel. Last time, when you took those pieces of supreme-grade equipment and fleeced me so much, were you still not satisfied?"

"Pay for your own equipment yourself."

Zhan Wuji stepped forward to argue with Long Junhao, "Those pieces of supreme-grade equipment were things I risked my life to painstakingly... pick up from the battlefield. How can you call that fleecing you?"

Long Junhao rolled his eyes at him, "20 million gold coins for a piece of supreme-grade equipment—only you would dare to ask for such an exorbitant price. If it were anyone else, I'd beat them up first."

Tang Mo was shocked. This crafty guy Zhan Wuji was actually acting as a middleman and pocketing the price difference. A piece of supreme-grade equipment was worth 10 million at most, yet he opened his mouth and asked for 20 million, earning as much as Tang Mo himself.

"But you didn't pay it in the end, did you?"

Zhan Wuji said, unconvinced.

"Do you really think I'm senile? Spending such a high price to buy those pieces of supreme-grade equipment."

"Do you think being a principal is that easy? After becoming principal, does that money become mine?"

"One has to be frugal when managing things. If all the money is spent, should the academy still be run? Should students still be cultivated?"

Zhan Wuji said aggrievedly, "But you still haven't paid the final balance."