Lu Chen pondered for a moment. "Does that mean once I choose, I can never change it again?"
Yu Feng nodded heavily. "Of course you can't change it! Do you think this is child's play? Once the piece is placed, there's no taking it back, understand? If you want to switch halfway through, unless—"
"Unless what?"
"Unless you're willing to suffer spiritual energy backlash, have your cultivation completely destroyed, and be forsaken by the gods!" Yu Feng's expression was more serious than ever. "This is no joking matter. You must be exceedingly cautious! Once you reach the fifth rank or approach it, you can first burn incense and consult the deities. After obtaining their consent, you can settle your path."
Lu Chen nodded. "All right, I understand."
Yu Feng pressed, "Then which path will you choose? The Plague Path, or the Netherworld Path?"
Lu Chen shook his head. "I haven't decided yet. Let me think it over carefully."
Yu Feng nodded. "Mm, think it through properly. Be extremely careful."
He suddenly recalled something and changed the subject. "Right, what about that secret realm development project I mentioned last time? Have you considered it? Do you agree? The higher-ups have been urging me."
Lu Chen nodded readily. "Sure, I agree!"
Yu Feng immediately grew interested. "How many heavenly treasures are still inside? What quality are they?"
Lu Chen narrowed his eyes with a smile. "Quite good. They're all rare treasures."
Yu Feng's eyes lit up. "Can I go in and take a look?"
"Sure." Lu Chen paused, then added three words with a beaming smile. "Pay more first."
"How much?"
"One sixth-rank heavenly treasure."
"Get lost!!!"
A moment later, Lu Chen was blasted straight out of the office by one of Yu Feng's Lion's Roars.
"Really stingy."
He chuckled, shoved both