Chapter 24

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Chapter 24: The Mask of the God of Wealth

"Hello, new God of Wealth."

"Since the power you used to strike the Monkey Kingdom during your training wasn’t your own but borrowed, this will affect your training rating."

"I’m here to discuss this change with you. Do you have any thoughts or opinions on it?"

The celestial officer looked at Su Wen and asked in a gentle tone.

However, because the celestial officer’s figure was too hazy and his features were too blurry, Su Wen couldn’t make out his appearance or expression clearly.

Of course, Su Wen was just a newly appointed first-level God of Wealth, and when it came to unexpected matters like this, he remained honest.

"I have no objections."

"Good."

The celestial officer nodded slightly and said, "Since you have no objections, I will proceed with the rating."

With that, the celestial officer waved his right hand, and the rating panel reappeared.

"Training Rating: Perfect."

*[With a frail body, you stirred up the storm.]*

The celestial officer pointed to the perfect evaluation and said softly, "Normally, your training rating is perfect. No objections, right?"

Su Wen nodded slightly and replied, "No objections."

"As I mentioned earlier, because you relied on external power, your rating will fluctuate. You understand this, right, new God of Wealth?"

"I understand."

"So, as the celestial officer overseeing the trial interface, I will adjust your training rating. No problem, right?"

"None."

"Good. Now, the adjustment to your training rating begins."

As the celestial officer finished speaking, the rating panel began to change.

"Training Rating: Unmatched."

*[With a frail body, you stirred up the storm, and you are skilled at using external power, turning it into your own support.]*

Su Wen looked at the rating and was slightly stunned.

If he understood correctly, "Unmatched" … that should be higher than perfect, right?

Moreover, the comment below praised him for being skilled at using external power and turning it into his own support. Was that a compliment?

"Let’s continue!"

The celestial officer chuckled and spoke.

"Training Rating: Without Equal in All Time."

*[With a frail body, you stirred up the storm, and you are skilled at using external power, turning it into your own support. Meanwhile, although you possess a bodhisattva’s heart, you also have the courage of Yama, detecting the Monkey Kingdom’s desire to seize wealth, and you struck down the main culprit with thunderous means.]*

Su Wen: "……"

What is going on with this rating?

Although he didn’t fully understand it now, things were clearly moving in a direction that favored him.

Originally, he thought the celestial officer had stepped in because he had used the power of the Star God, which would lower his rating.

That made sense!

After all, the Star God had told him to leave quickly after using the Star Martial Arts.

But now, it seemed the situation was quite different from what he had imagined!

However, the celestial officer just smiled and said nothing, so he kept quiet too.

A celestial officer overseeing a realm, a being of that level, was definitely not someone he could directly interact with.

So even from the worst-case scenario, no matter what the officer intended by raising his rating, or what he might want him to do, or what price he might demand…

That was all in the future, and how much of a future did he even have?

Only those with a future could talk about the future!

What could someone without a future say about it?

In the Arrow Realm exploration ten months from now, he had already died twice, and he didn’t know if he’d keep dying while crossing time and space in that exploration.

It was all uncertain!

So, with the celestial officer showing goodwill and even raising his training rating, he had no reason not to accept it!

"God of Wealth, do you have any objections to this training rating?"

The celestial officer smiled and said, "If you have any objections, you can raise them, and I’ll reconsider the rating."

Su Wen replied, "No objections."

"The celestial officer overseeing the God of Wealth’s trial interface has withdrawn the intervention. Now, I’ll issue the rewards for the training rating."

"God of Wealth’s training rating: Without Equal in All Time."

"Ding, highest rating triggered, starting to issue the highest reward."

"Issuing exclusive Divine Artifact for the God of Wealth: Yuanbao."

"Settlement complete, the God of Wealth returns!"

A beam of light flashed, and Su Wen felt the world around him shift. When he came to his senses, he found himself back in his home.

"What a… surreal experience!"

Su Wen laughed out loud, reflecting on this truly bizarre experience.

"What surreal experience? Care to share?"

A voice came from behind Su Wen, and the Star God, sitting on the sofa, slowly stood up and extended his hand, saying, "Welcome back, God of Wealth!"

Su Wen quickly reached out and said, "Thank you for your Star Martial Arts. I benefited a lot."

Hearing this, the Star God sighed lightly and said, "You really did use the Star Martial Arts. It seems your training wasn’t simple! Did your rating change because of the Star Martial Arts in your final training?"

Su Wen nodded and replied, "Yes."

"That’s how it is. Relying on others’ power during training greatly affects the rating. As for the initial training rewards… never mind, you coming back safely is enough."

"By the way… have you been waiting for me at my home?"

"Yes."

The Star God nodded and said, "Normally, I would wait at your place for three days. Typically, fate bearers have a maximum of three days for their training. If it goes beyond that…"

He didn’t finish his sentence, but the implication was clear.

Going beyond three days usually meant bad news.

"Now that you’ve completed your training and made it back safely, let’s discuss our business!"

"Go ahead."

Su Wen’s expression turned serious; he knew the main event was about to start.

The Star God had provided him with such a powerful weapon to ensure his safety during the training, so he must have his own agenda.

"God of Wealth, I formally invite you to join the organization I’ve established."

The Star God stood up and spoke in a serious tone.

"Is it your private organization?"

"It’s affiliated with the national organization but has considerable autonomy."

"Alright."

"So, you agree?"

"Yes, when I was at the police station, I had already joined the national organization. Li Wenze told me that fate bearers, once they join, start at a deputy section level with excellent benefits."

Su Wen smiled, reflecting on how, since becoming a fate bearer, he had consistently benefited from the country’s support.

First, it was Li Wenze, and now the Star God.

From a personal standpoint, his Sub-talent, chaos in time and space, meant he couldn’t operate alone.

Only by joining the nation and leveraging collective strength could he fully utilize this talent.

Moreover, by aligning with the country, he could better contribute to advancing this era and, importantly, ensure his own survival.

"Our organization, however, is different."

The Star God said softly, "But it’s commendable that you’ve chosen to serve the country."

"From now on, you’ll wear a mask, just like me!"

"I’ve also prepared a mask for you, one that represents the God of Wealth."

"And from the moment you put on that mask, you must no longer reveal your true identity. All communications and activities will be conducted under the name of the God of Wealth—your alias, code name, pen name, artist name…"

"In essence, this mask will symbolize your identity moving forward. The identity of Su Wen will no longer be associated with the God of Wealth…"