The Most Expensive Wealth

This decree profession seems rather interesting.

After resolving his worries about the future, Lu PingAn naturally turned his attention to improving himself.

This time, he had truly stepped into the spotlight and made a name for himself. Once he returned, he would undoubtedly face a great deal of pressure unlike anything before.

Open and covert, official and civilian—previously, Xia Qin and the Special Task Force could still provide Lu PingAn with shelter. Now, though, they were unlikely to be able to protect him any longer. Perhaps it was time to change directions, for Lu PingAn to become the one sheltering the entire Third Squad.

Words were empty. Real, tangible combat strength and rank were the most persuasive things.

Whether becoming a fourth-tier at seventeen or a "pure Tier 3 Scholar (Lawbearer)" before twenty, either would spare Lu PingAn a great deal of trouble and make those at higher levels more willing to place their bets on protecting him.

In a sense, the arrival of the Red Star People had been a good thing for Lu PingAn. It had given him more time.

His "showdown" with Big Cat had never been part of the plan from the beginning. They had merely happened to touch upon the subject, and it could no longer be avoided.

I have to decide the direction of my decrees now.

Lu PingAn's starting point was Big Cat's endpoint.

And the direction he would take next was one Big Cat could not avoid.

This decree profession might come in handy too.

Big Cat's "response" had also helped Lu PingAn make up his mind.

It was actually simple. Some things had been destined from the very beginning. This was the path best suited to Lu PingAn.

Investment?

This was the talent ability Lu PingAn used most often. It was