The moment the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King spoke, the air inside the villa abruptly froze.
"Pagoda-Subduing Heavenly King?!"
Even though Lu Chen had already secretly speculated about what the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King might offer.
The weight of this divine office still surpassed his expectations.
He had thought that, corresponding to the Plague-Wielding Young Lord, it would at most be a divine office on the level of the Four Heavenly Kings.
Never in his wildest dreams had he expected the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King to offer an important Military Department post at the rank of "Deputy Marshal."
"Well? Is my worthy brother satisfied?"
The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King smiled warmly, his divine voice brimming with confidence.
In his eyes, any mortal would flock toward such a weighty divine office. Even a Great Sage of the mortal realm would find it hard to resist such temptation.
There was simply no reason for the other party to refuse!
"This..."
Sure enough, Lu Chen's expression changed.
"Heavenly King, this... is far too precious!"
"Ah, worthy brother, you are mistaken."
Seeing that Lu Chen was clearly moved, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King felt a surge of delight, and his divine voice grew even more intimate.
"You must know that even in the Heavenly Court, this pagoda is an extraordinary supreme treasure. Now, you and I are brothers who jointly wield this precious pagoda. This office is indeed valuable, but with your ability to control the Seven-Treasure Exquisite Pagoda, you truly deserve it!"
"This..." Lu Chen suddenly sighed, then cupped his hands. "I appreciate the Heavenly King's kind intentions, but I fear I cannot accept this favor."
"What?!"
The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King's divine awareness visibly stalled. "Why is that? Could it be that worthy brother is... still dissatisfied with this office?"
"Not at all, not at all." Lu Chen hurriedly