Guarding the River of Time-Chapter 253 - 247: The Origin of the Cyan Ox, Karma and Opportunity

Chapter 253: Chapter 247: The Origin of the Cyan Ox, Karma and Opportunity

Upon hearing this, the old Daoist turned and looked at the old Cyan Ox on the shore.

Then he turned his head and nodded to Su Mu, saying, "Yes."

...

"Since it’s your spirit pet, you should take it back. I won’t interfere."

Su Mu said to the old Daoist.

In fact, the old Cyan Ox has helped Su Mu a lot over the years, especially in taking care of Nannan. Every time Nannan went out, the old Cyan Ox would quietly follow and protect her.

So, deep down, Su Mu actually quite likes this old ox that is loyally devoted to him. However... Su Mu, although he would rob others of their treasures, he would not snatch others’ spirit pets because that is a life, a life that can accompany and support.

Upon hearing this, the old Daoist shook his head and said, "It is Jiang Yuan’s spirit pet, not mine. I am now called Jiang Qing."

"Aren’t you the same person?" Su Mu asked.

"It’s different." The old Daoist paused and continued, "Let it follow you. This is its destiny."

"Perhaps in your eyes, the old ox may not be of much help, but... it is a very special life. I believe, one day, it will help you."

Although the old Daoist was reluctant to part with the old Cyan Ox, cause and fate have brought them to this point, and he couldn’t interfere. Following this man is the fortune it has cultivated over several lifetimes.

"The old ox has also helped me quite a bit. Since you say so, I will treat it well in the future."

Su Mu said with a smile.

Moo——

The old Cyan Ox let out a low call, its pupils showing a complex expression.

The old Daoist turned to look at the old Cyan Ox and said slowly, "From today on, we will no longer have any ties, nor any cause and effect."

"Follow your new master well."

At this point, the old Daoist paused, leaving the last sentence unsaid but transmitting it to the old Cyan Ox’s mind: "Seize this opportunity well; this is your destiny and fortune."

....

"Well, I must go now."

"I won’t disturb your rest any longer."

After saying this, the old Daoist cupped his fists to Su Mu and said, "If there comes a day, we will meet again."

Then, the old Daoist controlled the floating wood to drift downstream.

....

Su Mu watched the old Daoist’s figure disappear into the night.

How strange...

He couldn’t feel any cultivation aura from this old Daoist, appearing just as an ordinary old man.

However, ordinary old men could not possibly have such an exquisite skill in chess.

Sometimes, chess skills also represent a person’s high thought and high realm. Those truly powerful beings are constantly playing chess, but the chess they play might not be ordinary; it could be a great chessboard of heaven and earth, arranging all beings, controlling all beings.

Su Mu withdrew his gaze and walked towards his home.

At this stage, it’s better not to think about such complex things, but to properly maintain the order of this river and leave here as soon as possible; that’s the most important thing.

.....

The old Cyan Ox slowly walked to Su Mu, lowered its head, as if admitting a mistake.

Seeing this, Su Mu smiled, "You did nothing wrong, you didn’t do anything wrong."

"If you met your former owner and behaved coldly, ignoring them, I would feel you are not someone who values emotions and righteousness."

Hearing Su Mu’s words, the old Cyan Ox slowly raised its head, a slight glimmer in its eyes.

"Go rest. Nannan said she wants to go out and play tomorrow, you should go with her and protect her safety."

Upon hearing this, the old Cyan Ox nodded heavily and then silently returned to under the willow tree, staying by the sleeping Nannan.

...

Su Mu went to the Phoebe Tree and continued to study the shell.

He worked on it until morning, managing to pry it open about five centimeters. After a few more nights, he should be able to fully open it.

The next day, Nannan woke up early, changed into a new outfit, a sky-blue thin gossamer fairy dress, looking just like a fairy spirit descended from the sky, very beautiful, very cute.

Today, Nannan was planning to go on a trip, so she dressed up beautifully.

"Although your father has agreed for you to go out and play, you must listen to your older brother, don’t run around, and don’t go to dangerous places."

Su Mu instructed Nannan.

Nannan nodded, her smile revealing two shallow dimples. At almost five years old, she looked like a little beauty in the making, now reaching almost to Su Mu’s leg in height.

"You go with Nannan too," Su Mu said to the old Cyan Ox beside him.

Upon hearing this, Nannan said joyfully, "Uncle Qing Niu can also come with us!"

Su Mu nodded and then led Nannan and the old Cyan Ox to the shore, waiting.

A moment later.

A Little Black Dragon emerged from the water, swimming toward the shore.

Seeing the Little Black Dragon, Su Mu was also surprised at how much stronger the Little Black Dragon’s aura had become!

Since that great flood, Su Mu had been busy restoring the river channel and earning Favor Points, so he allowed his spirit pets more freedom and time to develop.

As the eldest, the Little Black Dragon had been by Su Mu’s side the longest, so Su Mu only felt assured letting Nannan go out with it.

.....

"You take Nannan with you, just be careful and ensure safety."

Su Mu said to the Little Black Dragon.

Upon hearing this, the Little Black Dragon looked at the old Cyan Ox in astonishment.

Because the old Cyan Ox had always stayed onshore, without contact with the Little Black Dragon and the others, the Little Black Dragon thought perhaps the master had acquired a new companion?

"It has been with me for a long time, you just haven’t met it yet."

"Nannan calls it Uncle Qing Niu, so you should also call him Uncle Qing Niu."

Because the old Cyan Ox’s age was greater than that of the senior members combined, calling him "Uncle Qing Niu" seemed appropriate.

Upon hearing this, the Little Black Dragon looked at the old Cyan Ox with newfound respect, as it instantly recognized the old Cyan Ox’s strength and uniqueness.

...

Soon, Nannan and the old Cyan Ox stood on the Little Black Dragon’s back.

"Go on, be careful, and come back early."

Su Mu waved his hand, then continued his patrol for the day.

.....

Ancient Wilderness Immortal Realm, on the Immortal Island.

The Ancient Wilderness Immortal Realm has now completely stabilized, with all the wounds left by war healed, presenting a harmonious and thriving scene throughout the Immortal Domain.

This is the safest place in the Heaven Shepherd Alliance, and thus the eldest directly brought the young master to the Immortal Island.

The Immortal Island was also renamed, as it was originally created for the young master. Therefore, the eldest renamed it "Nanmu Island," named after the master and the young master, becoming the core stronghold of the Heaven Shepherd Alliance.

...

"The young master is here?!"

Jin Yao was overjoyed to learn that Nannan had arrived on Nanmu Island.

The eldest smiled and nodded, "In the Cyan Fragrance Courtyard."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yao transformed into a stream of light and flew toward a location on Nanmu Island.