Guarding the River of Time-Chapter 294 - 285: She Awaits You at the End of Reincarnation

Chapter 294: Chapter 285: She Awaits You at the End of Reincarnation

The Tenth Prince swallowed, his face flushed one moment and pale the next, feeling dry-mouthed and his scalp tingling.

Each Three-Life Tree, although it bears a multitude of Three-Life Fruits, has one that is most special, known as the "Three-Life Main Fruit."

As the name suggests, the "Main Fruit" is the most essential, largest, and core Three-Life Fruit of the Three-Life Tree.

Each Three-Life Tree has only one Main Fruit.

Even the Tenth Prince isn’t sure what the "Main Fruit" is, due to insufficient authority and limited access to the core secrets.

Theories about the Main Fruit are diverse and conflicting....

Last time, the Eighth Elder mentioned that the Main Fruit is the seed of the Three-Life Tree. Once plucked, the entire tree will gradually decay until it completely withers.

The Ninth Elder has also said that the Three-Life Main Fruit is the core of the tree’s law, not the soul of some powerful figure. Once plucked, the tree is rendered useless.

On one occasion, the Seventh Elder theorized that the "Main Fruit" is actually the remnant of top-tier figures from the All Heavens and Myriad Realms who inadvertently entered reincarnation after passing away but whose karma and strength from past lives are too great to reincarnate directly. They become Three-Life Main Fruits, waiting for their karma to dissipate before they can re-enter reincarnation and be reborn.

Opinions on the "Three-Life Main Fruit" differ, and perhaps only those at the pinnacle of the Underworld’s hierarchy truly know its nature.

In any case, since becoming the "Tenth Prince," this Main Fruit has existed longer than he has, even considered an elder to him.

That’s why he had such a strong reaction when the senior plucked this elder of his.

This is a terribly serious incident!!

If word gets out, he can’t imagine what kind of punishment he might face...

But what can be done??

The senior before him is even more challenging to provoke. Since it’s already happened, he can only endure.

"It’s... it’s nothing, senior."

The Tenth Prince was nearly in tears, wanting to cry but not daring to do so.

Su Mu noticed the old man’s odd behavior and asked, "Did I pluck something I shouldn’t have? Speak freely, it’s okay."

After all, the old man did mention that this tree isn’t his personal belonging, but was planted by seniors within their faction. Having plucked this one, he’s likely to be blamed by those seniors, right?

If that’s the case, Su Mu would also offer something in exchange.

.....

"Ah, senior, it’s fine."

Since the deed is done, better to let it be. Instead of blaming the senior, the Tenth Prince might as well curry favor with him.

Seeing the old man’s reluctant demeanor, Su Mu took out three Ginseng Fruits from his sleeve and handed them to the old man.

The old man’s eyes widened upon seeing these three Ginseng Fruits.

"These are... Ginseng Fruits?!"

He exclaimed.

Hearing this, Su Mu was also surprised, "You recognize them?"

"Of course, I know them, I very much recognize them. Their name rings through the ears like thunder!" the old man responded.

Among the All Heavens and Myriad Realms, there are many varieties of "Ginseng Fruit," all claiming to "prolong life."

However, in the entire All Heavens and Myriad Realms, there is only one true Ginseng Fruit, guarded by the legendary Zhenyuan Immortal, inaccessible to anyone, and none dare attempt to take it.

The three Ginseng Fruits that the senior took out are precisely those in the possession of Zhenyuan Immortal!

Do not underestimate the power of "prolong life." The longer one cultivates, the more irresistible the allure of those words becomes. Even if he is a Ten Hall King, he still has a lifespan; he will also die.

All creatures in the world have a lifespan. It’s just a matter of how long.

He has no grand ambitions; his greatest goal is to be a good Ten Hall King in the Underworld, so... lifespan is fatally attractive to him.

In the All Heavens and Myriad Realms, ordinary life-extending artifacts can hardly increase his lifespan. Even if they could, the effect would be negligible.

But Ginseng Fruit is different. It can one hundred percent increase his lifespan, and the effect is very significant, that’s undoubted!

.....

"Are three enough?"

Su Mu asked.

"Enough, enough!" The old man accepted the three exquisite Ginseng Fruits with a smile.

Whether they are enough, he doesn’t care anymore. Since the Main Fruit has been plucked, if blame indeed comes down from above, at worst, he’ll face death!

To hell with it!

Death is inevitable!

....

"In that case."

Su Mu took out a piece of paper, wrote down his name and address, and handed it to the old man.

"If your seniors blame me later, tell them to come to this place to find me, and we shall discuss compensation."

Upon hearing this, the old man was so touched he was nearly in tears.

Senior!

You are truly considerate, thinking of everything, even considering this aspect.

Receiving the piece of paper from Su Mu, the old man’s unease was completely dispelled. With this promise from the senior, what’s there to fear??

Who is the senior?

A supreme existence guarding the River of Time!!

He’s just an honest, hardworking minor leader. Let’s leave those major issues to those big leaders; he can’t get involved anyway.

...

The next day.

Su Mu woke up early.

The Tenth Prince didn’t dare sleep all night, standing outside the small courtyard’s door to prevent mischievous spirits from making disturbing noises and disturbing the senior’s rest.

Creak—

Su Mu opened the door and saw the old man standing at the entrance.

"Senior, good morning!"

"Good morning." Su Mu stretched, saying, "You stood here all night?"

Maybe it was the wine, but Su Mu surprisingly fell asleep and slept soundly throughout the night.

"No, I just got up a bit earlier than you, senior. I just came out." The old man replied with a smile.

....

"Is the senior leaving?" The Tenth Prince tentatively asked, "Why not stay a few more days?"

"No, thank you for your hospitality."

"I’ve been busy with many things every day; I have a lot to handle, so I won’t stay longer."

Since the stone bridge is already repaired, things have come to a conclusion. Su Mu also needs to go home, return to his usual patrols, and continue earning Favor Points.

"Alright, then I won’t keep you, senior."

"You have helped me with so much... I’m not sure how to repay you."

"If you need anything in the future, just let me know, and I’ll do whatever it takes!" The old man assured earnestly, patting his chest.

Upon hearing this, Su Mu waved with a smile, saying, "I am the River Guardian here; some things... are just what I should do."

"Alright, no more words,"

With that, Su Mu stepped on the river water and departed.

Seeing the senior’s departing figure, the old man squinted slightly, his heart filled with infinite feelings.

With such a generous and boundless senior guarding the River of Time, it’s a great blessing for the All Heavens and Myriad Realms. He sincerely hopes that the senior eventually reaches the highest throne and wins the greatest cosmic game.

Just uncertain if he will have enough lifespan to witness that day.

...

Not long after Su Mu left, just as he was about to exit this tributary,

he halted, gazing ahead....

At this moment, at the end of the tributary confluence,

a woman stood on the water’s surface, gazing at Su Mu, seemingly waiting for him.