Chapter 781
Chapter 781 - 767: Investing in Life
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Lu Ping’an had reached the fourth-tier.
It was that simple. On the second day after the Lamp God arrived on the green planet, he felt some pressure the day before and read a little late, only getting up close to noon.
After getting up, he read a book and as he was having breakfast and chatting, he took that step.
".....How is it possible to be this simple?!"
Upon hearing this, some people were dumbfounded.
How difficult is it to reach the Decree-level? Ninety-nine percent of professionals end their careers at the 2/3-tier.
Only those who cross the fourth tier are considered truly high-end professionals... Most importantly, at this point, their "lifespan" is greatly extended, and they have the possibility of progressing further.
Many people were stuck at the peak of the third-tier for ten years, several decades, and finally couldn’t control their life and succumbed.
Even those who share their breakthrough experiences often talk about "I burst through in a desperate situation" or "it took me a full thirty years to take that step"...
"How did he cross that step so easily?"
If it was an ordinary battle-profession, it could still be barely understandable since there are always geniuses. But normal geniuses usually reach this step in their thirties, having been professionals for over a decade.
"....One year? No, just half a year..."
"The craziest part is that it’s not an ordinary battle-profession, it’s a breakthrough in the Life system... isn’t that notoriously difficult to advance, and extremely time and resource-consuming?"
But the fact remains that when Lu Ping’an doesn’t suppress himself, he is indeed a fourth-tier professional in the Life system.
".....Uh, you ask me how I broke through? I accumulated enough and then I broke through, isn’t that how you guys did it too?"
Those who can sit in the meeting room and discuss everyone’s future are basically geniuses in the eyes of others. But a group of people who started at the age of 30 or 40, looking at Lu Ping’an’s indifferent face, still found it hard to understand.
Some things can’t be explained by genius. The ladder of professionalism is like stacking blocks; no matter how fast your hands or how abundant your resources are, there’s still a process that requires careful building.
"...Uh, I suddenly feel like I can explain it now, look, he’s a Lawyer, a Lawyer under 20...."
"Indeed, Lawyers are much rarer than the fourth-tier. There are countless Decree-level professionals hidden in the Ancient city, but there are absolutely no more than three Lawyers."
Some of those who knew about Lu Ping’an’s "investment" Abnormal Ability for accelerated growth could understand slightly....
"...Still, it’s too much, isn’t it? This is the fourth-tier and the Life system."
"There aren’t many fourth-tier Life-system professionals in the entire Ancient city... Whether it’s Beast Tamers or Gardeners, they all need a lot of accumulation. It seems more normal to reach that level around the age of 40 or 50."
Well, it still doesn’t seem understandable, but they can barely accept the reality.
Lu Ping’an shrugged his shoulders and didn’t say much more. With his return journey imminent, he needed more prestige and fame.
Without strength, any words would be questioned. No one can ignore a fourth-tier Lawyer under 20 years old. That’s enough.
"Can you tell us about your ’profession’ and Decree?"
Someone casually asked, which is quite normal.
Because unless you don’t plan to use it or hide it for a big job, it will eventually be revealed... of course, if the weakness is obvious or it’s inconvenient to talk about, it’s also perfectly understandable.
Some people like to play with open cards, others prefer to keep them hidden. There are pros and cons, depending on personal choice.
In this regard, Lu Ping’an actually had nothing much to hide, because it was decided from the very beginning...
"Investment, ’Life Investor’ is my profession, ’invest in life’ is my Decree."
Lu Ping’an’s cards were too open. With his fame, his Talent Abilities were now a "secret" known to everyone, and revealing them now had no effect.
With the conversation reaching this point, it was enough. Lu Ping’an took the initiative to talk about his recent work, which meant "that’s it."
In fact, although Lu Ping’an’s "Decree" has been achieved, he is not very satisfied with it...
".....Currently, only two functions have been released, and the Decree is not perfect yet. It still needs to be supplemented."
A newborn profession doesn’t happen overnight. It needs to be constantly supplemented and perfected, especially for a completely new professional.
Lu Ping’an’s new profession is still Gardener (Life system), but its ability characteristics are not limited only to the Life system or Gardener.
In a way, he didn’t think there was any difference between life and other pollutants....
"Lu Ping’an, after we go back, we’ll treat you to a drink. Remember to give us some face at that time."
"If you come to our Anjiang, we’ll treat you to the most expensive local specialties and take you to the best clubs... ahem, entertainment city."
This was the last gathering, and most people were eager to get home. There wasn’t much to talk about.
No matter if it was the connections brought by "investment" and "intelligence agents," the business exchanges brought by the huge sales of Rebirth Commerce, or the friendships built on the battlefield, Lu Ping’an had fulfilled his promise and took most of them on the journey home. Many people felt indebted to him.
Lu Ping’an was not in a hurry and chatted with everyone, laughing and saying goodbye in advance. By the time it was time to board the plane, things were chaotic, and there was no time for lengthy farewells.
Young, outstanding, and without the arrogance and violence of those super-geniuses, many people thought it was good to be friends with Lu Ping’an, which made him quite popular in the camp.
This exchange of contact methods and the agreed "trade channels" took a long time.
During this process, Wang Xier sat alone in her chair, trying to smile, but no one approached her, talked to her, or even gave her a Name Card, which made it all the more awkward.
She even tried to start conversations with others, but after a few awkward exchanges, most people found an excuse to leave. After two such attempts, she couldn’t continue with the embarrassment.
At this point, she seemed pitiful, but when people thought about the mess outside, no one really felt sorry for this "Princess."
Lu Ping’an didn’t plan on playing the good guy either. After all, she would be his boss later, and he needed to prepare for a long-term relationship with her. Maybe letting her understand her awkward position would be suitable for their future interactions?
Lu Ping’an received a large stack of Name Cards and once again politely declined the last dinner invitations before leaving.
It wasn’t that he was not a team player and wanted to avoid establishing connections, but there simply wasn’t enough time.
"...I still have a lot of things to deal with. You guys have the same situation, right? If you don’t handle it well, you won’t be able to take it with you, and that loss would be too great..."
Lu Ping’an sincerely stated the "truth" and received everyone’s understanding and envy.
"...He hasn’t finished processing it all yet? How much did he actually make?!"
So, after bidding farewell to work, Lu Ping’an returned to his team’s last station.
Everything was chaotic, and everyone was busy packing or dealing with the last of the "garbage." There was no need to keep the temporary camp tidy.
Returning to his room, Lu Ping’an stepped into the courtyard. Here, too, it was bustling.
But in the middle of the square, a variety of items had been laid out.
Most of them were Taboo items, and there were also many "semi-polluting items" of high-quality, most of which had been made recently.
The team’s core members were all present, each of them looking at him eagerly and anxiously.
𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
"...Alright, alright, I’ll continue, but let me say it again: If the investment fails, I won’t compensate you."
After receiving the affirmative answer, Lu Ping’an casually slapped his hand on a nearby "bone blade."
He activated the All Things Breathing characteristic, completed the connection, resonated with the "polluting weapon" and his body, forming a unity...
"Investing in life..."
Life-points poured into it, ripples emanated from it, and the aura fluctuated, as if it was breathing.
It was trying to come to life...
"Investing in life is not limited to ’plants’ and ’animals’..."
This was the first ability of Lu Ping’an’s "Decree."
— End of Chapter 781 —