Chapter 285

Chapter 285: Reaping the Benefits from the River of Time

After a lengthy conversation with Zi Wu, Su Wen noticed that he kept circling back to the same points.

Though the phrasing varied, the core message remained unchanged.

The Fighting God must not die!

If the Fighting God dies, everyone is doomed!

No matter how Su Wen tried to pry more information out of him, Zi Wu remained tight-lipped.

Even when Su Wen resorted to threats and bribes, Zi Wu didn’t budge.

Left with no other choice, Su Wen decided to store him in the Gathering Treasure pool.

He also sent a message to Ao Xiu, instructing him to keep an eye on this stubborn Demigod.

Perhaps under Ao Xiu’s care, something useful might come to light.

"Yuanbao, do you know anything about this?"

Su Wen turned to Yuanbao and asked.

"I don’t," Yuanbao replied, scratching his head. "God of Wealth, you know that I only gained intelligence and took form because of your financial influence."

"The previous consciousness of the Divine Artifact, Yuanbao, might have known something."

"But over time, that old consciousness has completely faded away."

After a pause, Yuanbao added, "God of Wealth, should we consult the river of time?"

Su Wen’s eyes brightened, and he smiled. "Yes, share these matters with the river of time and let them verify the truth."

"Or you could ask three specific questions: first, about what Zi Wu said regarding the Fighting God’s legion."

"Second, whether the Fighting God only becomes a Demigod or even a true god after his actual death."

"And third, whether the Fighting God’s fate, or his divine position, is suppressing some kind of misfortune."

"Use these three questions to consult the river of time, and let them determine the truth or at least clarify how close it is to reality."

The river of time is known for charging a high price, but it’s reliable.

Sometimes, though, the price itself can be a clue.

For instance, the closer the information is to the truth, the lower the price might be.

So, in some cases, there’s no need to engage in extensive dealings with the river of time.

By judging the price it sets, one can infer whether the information is likely true.

Hmm… communicating with the river of time might just be the most reasonable way to get some leverage.

After all, the river of time has been taking advantage of me for so long; isn’t it fair that I get a little something back?

"God of Wealth, the river of time has responded," Yuanbao announced.

"The matters you’re asking about are of great significance and somewhat beyond your current level of understanding."

"Moreover, determining the truth of these matters is complex. The river of time’s purpose is to help clients simplify complicated issues."

“So, you want to know about this? It’s simple. Hand over two million riches, and the river of time will give you detailed info on the Fighting God.”

Su Wen: “…”

The river of time is really tough!

Not a single bit of advantage to be gained!

No verification, just straight-up selling, huh?

And two million riches for just one piece of info on the Fighting God? Isn’t that a bit too much?

Sure, he can afford it now, but it’s not necessary.

As he keeps exploring time, he’ll figure it out eventually.

Plus, the Star God in this sub-timeline has already noticed the Arrow Realm’s special interest in the Fighting God, so they’ll definitely look into it.

Most importantly, now that he knows, it means every sub-timeline from now on will know too.

So, it’s just a matter of time.

He’s already got some info from Zi Wu; he’s not sure if it’s true, but it gives him a lot to work with.

After all, figuring out if something’s true is way faster than starting from scratch.

“Forget it.”

Su Wen waved his hand. “Little Gold Vault, you better get back to studying!”

“We’ve both got our own things to do!”

With that, Su Wen slowly sat down.

When it comes to squeezing out benefits, the river of time is a pro.

Whether it’s taking or being taken advantage of, they’re the best!

This is something he needs to learn from the river of time.

Clearly, he, the God of Wealth, still has a lot to learn!

【The God of Wealth, who doesn’t care about material things! In the mysterious realm of time, the river of time senses your urgent need to uncover the truth about the Fighting God.】

【At the same time, the river of time strongly condemns the Ink River’s rip-off tactics.】

【How could they treat you, their celestial officer, like this?】

【And here, the price is quite different.】

【One and a half million!】

【For just one and a half million riches, you can get all the detailed info on the Fighting God!】

【You’re speechless at the river of time’s shamelessness and decide not to play along with their little game.】

【Compared to the river of time, you’re much more interested in the top scholar right in front of you.】

【This is also a last resort; after arriving in the God of Wealth Realm and taking control of the Starry Array, your main goal was to contact the Star God and find out more about the Fighting God and the Star God.】

【But unfortunately, within the Starry Array’s range, you couldn’t sense the presence of either the Fighting God or the Star God.】

【In other words, the only two divine fate bearers left in this sub-timeline are beyond your detection.】

【Meanwhile, the little top scholar is still here, telling stories about the Fighting God’s deeds during the War of 75.】

【Even after the war ended and the Star God became a Demigod, slaying enemies left and right, the Fighting God Marshal was still alive.】

【Though alive, the Fighting God Marshal was suppressed by several Demigods among the raiders, sealed in multiple ways.】

【Then, just before the Great Star God ascended to immortal half-god status, he left with the sealed Fighting God Marshal, heading to an unknown place.】

【After sorting out domestic affairs, the Great Star God reportedly visited the seventeen Demigod clans one by one.】

【The polite Great Star God, who values etiquette, visited those seventeen clans with gifts of countless stars, creating a breathtaking and awe-inspiring scene.】

【The specifics are beyond what a student in the celestial officer study program could know.】

【But what he heard was that after that day, the seventeen Demigod clans closed their doors, and the Arrow Realm never saw them again.】

【After some time, the Great Star God also went into the starry sky to search for the Fighting God Marshal.】

【Famous astronomer Professor Liu Wensong once said in a public lecture at the God of Martial Arts University that, whether for subjective or objective reasons, the Great Star God must go to the starry sky to save the Fighting God Marshal.】

【The Fighting God Marshal isn’t just a divine fate bearer; he’s not only a companion of the Great Star God but also a symbol of the Huaxia military, the endless driving force behind Huaxia’s strength and progress.】

【Based on the objective laws of historical development, one day, the Fighting God Marshal will surely return!】

【And under the joint leadership of the Great Star God and the Fighting God Marshal, Huaxia and the world will unleash even greater power and momentum.】

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