Guarding the River of Time-Chapter 237 - 231: Can’t Repay, Can’t Repay at All!

Chapter 237: Chapter 231: Can’t Repay, Can’t Repay at All!

Hearing this, Ye Fan awkwardly smiled and replied, "Well, it’s still quite a bit short."

Seeing Ye Fan’s troubled expression, the Emperor of Non-Beginning generously waved his hand, and five Space Rings flew out from his sleeve, landing in Ye Fan’s hand.

The Emperor of Non-Beginning, being solitary, had no disciples to pass on his teachings, so most of the treasures he acquired were stored away.

Many treasures were of no use to him for the time being, and he regarded them as external possessions, so he didn’t hesitate at all.

Ye Fan took the Space Rings, carefully counted them, then showed a troubled look again.

Upon seeing this, the Emperor of Non-Beginning was also taken aback and asked, "What? Not enough?"

Ye Fan replied with embarrassment, "It really isn’t enough..."

At this moment, the Emperor of Non-Beginning, besides the Timeless Bell on him, gave all the remaining treasures to Ye Fan.

Yet, Ye Fan still wore a troubled face.

This left the Emperor of Non-Beginning utterly confused, staring at the Timeless Bell in his hand, now the only thing left, his Lifebound Magical Artifact. If he gave it away, how could he fight the battles?

Who would have thought, Ye Fan’s gaze was really fixed on the Timeless Bell in the hand of the Emperor of Non-Beginning, leaving him utterly bewildered.

What?

You’re not really planning to take my Timeless Bell, are you?

Seeing this, Ye Fan quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, no, senior, you’ve misunderstood. I will definitely remember your kindness in lending treasures."

...

"Take this."

The Fierce Emperor also took out three Space Rings from her sleeve and handed them to Ye Fan.

Because the three of them wanted to cross the river, and Ye Fan still owed a debt, no matter what, she had to help Ye Fan, or else none of them could pass, and it could even be dangerous.

After receiving the Fierce Emperor’s rings, Ye Fan was very embarrassed: "Senior, I’m really sorry."

In these three Space Rings were all the treasures the Fierce Emperor had besides her Lifebound Treasure; she gave them all to Ye Fan.

After gathering the treasures from the three, there was still a part missing. He could only brace himself and say, "Senior, please check again, there’s still a portion missing, can you please grant me a little more time?"

"Once I collect everything, I will personally come here to return it all."

Su Mu took the dozen or so Space Rings from Ye Fan, gave them a rough count, then raised his eyebrows.

So many?

Su Mu began to select, choosing more than half, leaving a small portion of rubbish that really did not catch his eye at all.

Although having many skills won’t burden you, having too many treasures will!

Su Mu already had a lot of Magical Treasures, some were completely unused, keeping them only occupied space, serving no other purpose.

Just like if you already have a pile of gold, would you still keep some broken stones?

Then, he threw the remaining few Space Rings back to Ye Fan and said, "Take them back with you."

Seeing this, Ye Fan thought Su Mu was unsatisfied with him, then tentatively asked, "Senior, I promise, I’ll definitely return the rest."

Seeing Ye Fan’s terrified and anxious look, Su Mu didn’t intend to scare him any further.

He smiled and waved his hand, saying, "It’s already enough, no need to return the rest."

Because the treasures the three took out were all of very high grade and were Supreme Treasures, Su Mu thus showed leniency, otherwise, others would say he was devoid of any feelings.

Hearing this, the three of them, including Ye Fan, sighed heavily in relief.

After collecting this debt, Su Mu needed to collect the next payment.

A debt is a debt, and a new river-crossing fee is a new river-crossing fee, they are not the same thing and cannot be lumped together.

Does Su Mu care about human feelings?

Of course, he does care a bit, but principles can’t be messed with, everyone crossing the river must pay the crossing fee.

"Are you three here to settle the debt or to cross the river?"

Su Mu, with his hands behind his back, asked the three of them.

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan replied, "Both to settle the debt and to cross the river."

In fact, Ye Fan was hardly thinking of repaying the debt. If he had known that the one he met before was in the River of Time and this man has been in the River of Time all along, he wouldn’t come even in his wildest dreams.

But, since he was asked directly, he definitely couldn’t say he actually didn’t plan on repaying the debt, could he? 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Only, what made Ye Fan very embarrassed was that he had unintentionally dragged both the Fierce Emperor and the Emperor of Non-Beginning into it.

...

"If you want to cross the river, you’ll need to pay the crossing fee."

Su Mu said to the three.

As soon as he said this, besides Ye Fan, the Fierce Emperor and the Emperor of Non-Beginning widened their eyes, stunned in place.

Pa...pay a crossing fee??

At this moment, the Fierce Emperor and Non-Beginning both turned their eyes to Ye Fan, their expressions seemingly asking, could it be that your past debt was because you couldn’t afford the crossing fee?

Ye Fan shrugged and said otherwise, "What did you think? Why else would I owe so many treasures?"

"May I ask, senior, how do you collect the crossing fee?"

The Emperor of Non-Beginning knew very well that the River of Time must be crossed, otherwise... without timely rescue, if ’he’ perished, it would cause unimaginable disasters.

"One Magical Treasure per person, but your Magical Treasures have to be to my liking, then it’s acceptable."

Su Mu said to the three, word by word.

Upon hearing this, the three looked at each other, all of their other treasures, except for their Lifebound Treasures, were unworthy in this man’s eyes.

Wouldn’t it mean they had to hand over their Lifebound Treasures to cross the river today?

The Emperor of Non-Beginning looked at the Timeless Bell in his hand, feeling really conflicted, if he handed over the Timeless Bell, his combat power in the upcoming battles would be greatly reduced, and it might even cause the rescue to fail.

If he didn’t hand it over, he wouldn’t even be able to cross the river...

This formed a deadlock...

The Fierce Emperor and the Emperor of Non-Beginning had the same thought, if she handed over her Lifebound Treasure, the rescue this time would likely fail...

At this moment, she thought of something and asked Su Mu, "Senior, are cultivation techniques acceptable?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mu raised his eyebrows and replied, "Of course they are."

In the next second, the Fierce People transmitted their Lifebound Technique, "Heaven-Devouring Demon Technique" to Su Mu’s mind.

After Su Mu merely glanced at the beginning of this cultivation technique, he was amazed—this world actually had such an impressive and domineering technique!

After confirming it was a complete technique, Su Mu nodded towards the Fierce Emperor and said, "Alright, your crossing fee is satisfied."

"What about you two?"

Su Mu asked the Emperor of Non-Beginning and Ye Fan.

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan widened his eyes and pointed at himself, saying, "Senior... I still have to pay?"

"Of course, the last crossing fee was for the last time, this time is for this time."

Su Mu expressed that he was always fair and just, collecting each time for each crossing fee, otherwise, where would be the dignity? Where were the principles?

Otherwise, other Cross River Men would curse him for being unfair.

Ye Fan was completely stunned. All the treasures he could offer had all been returned. What treasure was left to pay this time’s crossing fee?