The moment those words were spoken.
It was like a stone dropping into a tranquil lake, ripples spreading layer upon layer in an instant.
Plague Lord, Lord God of Wealth, and King Yama immediately exchanged glances.
Yet warmth rose in their hearts as one.
Star Lord of Water Virtue did not take offense, his expression remaining calm. "What is it? Does little friend Lu find this lord unworthy, and my Water Department unworthy as well?"
"Absolutely not!" Lu Chen said decisively. "Star Lord has shown this junior kindness. I said before that even if my teeth wore down, I would never forget it. But all along my journey, my sworn brother, the King, and even my master have all helped me greatly. It was by basking in Their shade that I made it this far—how could I commit such an ungrateful act? At worst, this junior will think of another way. But the three great divine halls of my Lu Family have already been decided and will never be changed. Unless I have the chance to establish branch temples in the future, in which case, for the position in the main hall, even without Star Lord asking, this junior will certainly offer it with both hands!"
The moment those words were spoken.
Star Lord of Water Virtue burst into hearty laughter and looked toward Plague Lord and Lord God of Wealth beside him. "Did you two hear that? Little friend Lu is still very grateful."
Plague Lord merely gave a cold snort.
Lord God of Wealth, meanwhile, could not hide his pleased smile.
"Very well, this lord will stop testing you." Star Lord of Water Virtue relaxed his posture, his tone gaining a measure of casualness. "To be honest, little friend Lu, this lord truly feared that you would get