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Therefore, the words of this Scholar Mountian Cultivator made some of the cultivators who had attained longevity feel a sense of agreement. After all, they too had gained numerous benefits from their status and origins.

However, just when all the students in the classroom began to agree with this statement, a figure in dark robes stood up.

Then, with a simple bow to the teaching Scholar Mountian Cultivator, he began to speak, "Sir, I dare not agree with this statement."

"Dare not agree? Tan Shuchang, what do you mean by this?" The teaching Scholar Mountian Cultivator's face immediately darkened.

After all, those four words were not just a rebuttal to him.

The person who stood up to speak was naturally Tan Shuchang. Upon hearing this, he began to elaborate on his views, "Sir, your words are too one-sided. Relatively speaking, I agree more with what that fellow Daoist just said, 'Only the virtuous gentlemen are the least greedy!'"

"Sir, you say gentlemen do not seek unduly, that the rich and powerful do not seek unduly. However, in the official circles, corruption is rampant, and compared to the tyrants who bully their townspeople, the difference is only in appearances. Tell me, among those who serve as officials, how many came from a background of utter poverty? They are either born into powerful clans or come from a lineage of generals and ministers. These people are born with a lot, even more than what ordinary folks could earn in a lifetime. But does that mean they aren't greedy?"

"Sir, you say gentlemen do not act rashly, that the rich and powerful do not act rashly. But in the royal court, are there few acts of pushing out dissidents? And are the backgrounds of these people not as previously described?"

Tan Shuchang, having said this, then bowed to the teaching Scholar Mountian Cultivator, "Please enlighten me, sir!"

His words were undoubtedly shocking.

Because this went completely against the prevalent ideals in the Land of the Four Pillars. Here, it was commonly believed that people with good backgrounds must excel in every aspect.

But now, Tan Shuchang's words were suggesting—these people were nothing but filth wallowing in their own indulgence!

"Absurd!"

The teaching Scholar Mountian Cultivator was furious, but remembering Tan Shuchang's method of acquiring money and his parents' fondness for bossing people around, he managed to suppress his anger and instead rebuked, "You may leave this class and listen outside!"

Tan Shuchang did not find his words absurd; he simply thought that this Scholar Mountian Cultivator truly was a Demon Cultivator concealing his true colors.

After all, only a Demon Cultivator would so openly espouse the philosophy of exploitation.

Therefore, Tan Shuchang obediently left the classroom, out of respect for this senior Demon Cultivator from Scholar Mountian.

In philosophy, the accomplished ones are the teachers, regardless of the level of cultivation!

And as Tan Shuchang left, the expressions of the students in the classroom became quite bizarre. Had the speaker been from a lower-class background, they might have understood.

But this person... seemed to at least be a scion of a prominent family, right?

Then, the students, whether truly noble or just pretending, were all stunned because after Tan Shuchang left, he did not stand outside to listen to the class, but instead walked away completely.

After all, Tan Shuchang's cultivation was such that he could still clearly hear what was being discussed in the classroom even if he walked away.

His departure was a sign of respect for this senior Demon Cultivator.

And as for his leaving, if the senior Demon Cultivator were to really take on the role of a teacher and wish to comment on it, then Tan Shuchang would have to accept his part as a junior disciple of the Demon Path.

In the Demon Path, strength is respected above all!

Therefore, the teaching Scholar Mountian Cultivator didn't continue the class either, but went straight to the head of the academy, demanding to look into Tan Shuchang's background.

Tan Shuchang's background was of course untraceable, but the information about Red Lotus was found.

After all, that information was practically public.

Thus, the Scholar Mountian Cultivator immediately declared, "Expel this person from the academy! A nomination from a minor family is still something we can revoke."

"It can be done, but, Junior Brother, do you want to think carefully about which family does Red Lotus belong to?" The head of Scholar Mountian Academy, also a Cultivator of no small cultivation, shook his head as soon as he heard.

Being the head of the academy, he naturally wasn't just relying on his background; he did have some skills. For instance, as soon as he heard "Red Lotus," he knew to which family it referred.

"Which Red Lotus?" The teaching cultivator of Shushan had not yet reacted.

Thus, the Dean of Shushan Academy could only say, "Which other Red Lotus could it be? The Red Lotus Clan that with every generation of their bloodline can condense a Blood Immortal Lotus! The recommender of this student Tan is a direct descendant of that clan. If we take away this student Tan's quota, then a direct descendant from that clan will have to take his place. If nothing happens, it's fine, but if there is an incident..."

Hearing his Dean brother explain so meticulously, the teaching cultivator of Shushan understood just which Red Lotus Clan was being referred to.

A clan that had produced a True Immortal, causing a transformation in the family's bloodline. However, this ancestor True Immortal of the clan did not much care for the descendants of his own clan.

He had never shown the slightest hint of caring.

Nonetheless, although the ancestor True Immortal did not care about how his clan members lived, he took great interest in how they died.

If they died normally, in fair competition or struggle, the ancestor True Immortal would do nothing. But if they died due to scheming and plots, the ancestor True Immortal would not hesitate to exert True Immortal measures.

And in the current situation, revoking Tan Shuchang's recommendation quota and letting Red Lotus Crucian go to the appointment amounted to scheming...

"Then let him take office earlier!" The teaching cultivator of Shushan said angrily.

To this, the Dean of Shushan Academy did not refuse but nodded in agreement, because as long as it did not involve that Red Lotus Clan, this was an insignificant matter.

Thus, Tan Shuchang, who had not yet finished a class, was informed—he had graduated from Shushan Academy successfully!

...

"So, Brother Tan, what have you done?" At this moment, still outside the academy and not yet departed, Red Lotus Crucian stared dumbfounded at the graduation certificate in Tan Shuchang's hand.

A book forged from Taiyi Fine Gold, half an inch thick, containing one hundred and eighty-two pages, or ninety-one sheets.

This was a magic artifact, specifically used to record the achievements of the student in the academy.

In other words, it was meant for showing off to friends and relatives later. The credibility of Shushan Academy was extremely high in this spiritual domain!
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And Tan Shuchang's book, although not empty, meticulously recorded his debate with the Shushan cultivator, revolving around the two differing views of "A gentleman does not seek without propriety" and "A gentleman does not act rashly."

"Just an insignificant little matter, Daoist Red Lotus. Does this mean I can go directly to my new post now?" Tan Shuchang asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Red Lotus Crucian quickly took out the Ancient Buddha Covenant, unbound Tan Shuchang, and then started making arrangements.

To this, Tan Shuchang had no choice but to act as if his cultivation had been restored.

Then Tan Shuchang realized that Daoist Red Lotus in question was undoubtedly a fellow who feared death, for he handled matters with extreme efficiency. In less than an hour, he was informed he could head to Mang Mountain's Heavenly Ghost Ridge to take office.

"Brother Tan, did you offend someone at Shushan Academy?" However, when it came time to part, Red Lotus Crucian couldn't help but ask.

"Why do you say that?" Tan Shuchang inquired. It seemed to him that aside from a debate, he had not offended anyone! Surely, a mere disagreement in philosophy isn't enough to consign someone to death?

"In other places in Mang Mountain, the Yin God only appears occasionally. But in Heavenly Ghost Ridge Mountain, the Yin God is bound to appear..." Upon saying this, Red Lotus Crucian thought for a moment and then took out a blood-crystal-like lotus flower: "Brother Tan, as you go to take your post, take this Blood Immortal Lotus with you. This item has the power to suppress evil spirits..."

He was worried that if Tan Shuchang died, he would have to find someone else to take his place.

Though Immortals willing to be stationed in such haunted locations were not hard to find, the benefits the Red Lotus Clan could offer were very limited! This made it difficult for the Red Lotus family to find Immortals who were willing to go.

To lower the requirements and send someone with incomplete cultivation would be no different from murdering them outright.

"Thank you, Daoist Red Lotus." Tan Shuchang reached out to accept, showing no reluctance.

But seeing Tan Shuchang take it so easily, Red Lotus Crucian couldn't let go and quickly admonished, "Brother Tan, this is a precious object from my clan, lent to you temporarily. You must not lose it!"

Because from the way Tan Shuchang acted, he was quite of the belief that what is taken by ability does not need to be returned.