Chapter 491: Leaving a Fraction

"Master Lady, this time you can get a closer look and even try touching it," Su Wen said. "I’ve made a deal with the river of time. As long as you don’t overdo it, they’ll turn a blind eye."

"Thank you for protecting me these past years, Master Lady! May all your wishes come true, and may your martial path be prosperous in the days to come!"

With that, Su Wen stepped back and appeared within the light pillar of the river of time. He clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully toward Rui, the Master Lady.

By entering the light pillar of the river of time, he had, in a sense, already left this time and space. As a result, the fortune of the current Great Gods in this time and space would no longer backlash onto Rui.

This bow was his way of expressing gratitude for the care Rui had shown him during this time. He deeply felt her kindness.

For Su Wen, those who treated him well would always hold a special place in his heart. It didn’t matter what their initial intentions were or what thoughts lay behind their kindness. The fact that they treated him well was undeniable.

Why overthink it? As long as they cared for him and didn’t mean him harm, that was enough.

"This child…" Rui watched Su Wen bow, a radiant smile spreading across her face.

In truth, she had understood far more about the recent incident involving the Fighting God than she had let on. Some things didn’t need to be said aloud. Keeping them in her heart was enough. Was there really a need to bring everything out into the open?

"Child, I will protect you with all my strength, and I look forward to the day when Future You returns," Rui said, stretching out her right hand to gently touch the energy flowing down from the river of time.

"By then, you will surely be very strong. When you stand at the same level as us, you will truly be a Great God. Everyone will act according to your will."

Beside her, the Star God watched Su Wen leave without a word, his expression unreadable. He simply observed in silence. Only when Su Wen’s body rose into the air, disappearing from the space he could perceive, did he slowly lower his gaze.

Then, he fell into a deep silence.

…

At the same moment, in the river of time’s search area.

【Ding dong.】

【Detecting that the Great God of Wealth is carrying a massive amount of items from this time and space. If such a quantity of items is brought back to the main Time and Space, it will have a severely negative impact on the development and future direction of the main Time and Space.】

【The order of time and space will be broken!】

【The predetermined future development will be completely overturned!】

【In the era of cosmic development centered on the Human Race, there will be drastic changes once again due to the reversal power of time and space.】

【Starting search…】

【Searching…】

【Detecting the essence of the Great God of Wealth’s true form, higher-level search personnel from the river of time begin to arrive.】

【Search fees waived.】

【According to the promise made by the river of time, during this journey in time and space, the Great God of Wealth can bring back anything he wishes.】

【The river of time will expend tremendous power to separate more precious Time and Space Essence to escort various future devices carried by the Great God of Wealth back.】

【During this process, there will be no damage to any devices!】

【However, the Time and Space Essence is extremely precious. Even for something as great as the river of time, the production of Time and Space Essence is very limited.】

【Therefore, the promise made by the river of time will only provide one piece of precious Time and Space Essence during the crossing of time and space.】

【The rest of the Time and Space Essence will need to be obtained by the Great God of Wealth himself.】

“Time and Space Essence?”

Su Wen’s mouth twitched; he knew that carrying a complete theory of future timelines and technological information wouldn’t be so easy to bring back.

Just as he thought!

The river of time was creating troubles for him!

A new concept!

Time and Space Essence!

As for being extremely precious?

That was just talk from the river of time; it might be something they could produce easily.

It’s like the cells in the human body—are they precious?

They certainly are!

But the dirt brushed off a person contains a vast number of cells.

One could say that seeing things from a narrow perspective and switching concepts depends on the river of time.

However, he had already prepared himself; as long as the river of time didn’t go overboard, he should be able to bring these things back.

【Detecting the Great God of Wealth’s desire to take all future products back, the river of time began to become busily tense with counting.】

【Counting…】

【Based on the protective range of the Time and Space Essence during the return process spanning two hundred years, the river of time provided an accurate value.】

【By integrating the two-seven theory and the nine-five method from the theory of time and space, along with a comprehensive assessment of three hundred eighty million rules of time and space, it has been determined that eight pieces of Time and Space Essence are required for coverage.】

【Since the river of time is providing one piece of Time and Space Essence free of charge, the Great God of Wealth only needs to supply seven additional pieces.】

【Assessing the value of Time and Space Essence…】

【Given the extreme rarity of Time and Space Essence, the calculation encompasses a broad spectrum of factors. We kindly request the Great God of Wealth to remain patient for a short while longer.】

Su Wen: “…”

The two-seven theory in time and space theory?

The nine-five method?

And three hundred eighty million rules of time and space?

The river of time is just pulling numbers out of thin air!

They’re exploiting my lack of understanding of time and space theory to spout nonsense.

Of course, if I really pushed them, the river of time might actually provide the theories, methods, and rules I’m curious about.

But arguing with the river of time about this? That’s just asking for trouble.

In their domain, using my weakest—or nonexistent—knowledge to debate with them, especially when they’re the ones who created and enforce these rules?

Hmm… What kind of fool would I have to be to do that?

So, forget it.

The dark river’s message is pretty clear.

Not understanding is fine!

As long as I can pay!

Wait a moment, I’ll give you a sum of money, and you can just take it.

As long as the money’s right, it doesn’t matter if I don’t understand a thing.

With enough money, anything is possible!

【Calculation complete.】

【You’ll need to purchase all seven pieces of Time and Space Essence, Great One.】

【The river of time supports your idea and has decided to offer you a fifty percent discount.】

【By slashing the price in half, we aim to make your wishes come true.】

【The total value of the seven pieces of Time and Space Essence is three hundred ninety-six billion, five hundred eighty-two million.】

【Given your friendly ties with the river of time, we’ve rounded down the total.】

【For just three hundred ninety-six billion, five hundred eighty-two million in funds, you can safely take everything you’re carrying back home.】