Guarding the River of Time

Chapter 457 - 447: Do You Want Her to Come Back?

But she didn’t know how to ask.

Because this matter had already ended completely with the Lady, and the Lady didn’t allow her to ask or probe into these things, which is why she never dared to ask directly.

Actually, she didn’t understand why the Lady acted this way, why she didn’t let her know the cause and effect of this matter... As Shen Cha’s sister, no matter her identity, she should at least have the right to know.

Or there’s another possibility, that if she knew the whole story, it could affect the course of certain causalities, or be detrimental to her, or to Shen Cha.

Although the Lady punished Shen Cha so severely, she could feel that the Lady had partiality towards Shen Cha, otherwise... with the Lady’s means, she certainly wouldn’t have spared Shen Cha’s life and would have instead chosen to cast her into reincarnation.

Because being cast into reincarnation still holds the possibility of return.....

All these years, Shen Cha was the only person close to the Lady, and was also the person the Lady liked and admired the most.

So... Shen Cha must have committed a mistake so great that even the Lady couldn’t handle it, which is why she chose to let Shen Cha leave.

Shen Cha had also committed many great mistakes before, once nearly losing the dominance of the "Nether River," yet even for such a blunder, the Lady resolved it for her,

hence indicating that the mistake Shen Cha made this time exceeded the scope of the Lady’s means....

...

"By the way, where is Shen Cha?"

Su Mu’s question snapped Shen Yu’s wandering thoughts back to reality.

Upon hearing the question, Shen Yu was stunned.

This question wasn’t asked deliberately; it was posed casually, without any intentional falseness.

Meaning... Elder Su himself also wasn’t aware of where Shen Cha had gone??

"Elder Su, you don’t know where Shen Cha went?" Shen Yu asked tentatively.

Hearing this, Su Mu raised his eyebrows and retorted, "That’s your sister, I’ve only met her once, how would I know?"

Shen Yu, worthy of being Shen Cha’s sister, possessed an odd personality....

He only remembered that day when he drank himself into a stupor, unaware of what kind of liquor it was that caused him to lose consciousness temporarily.

Reflecting on it now, the more he thought about it, the more horrifying it became; if an enemy had come at that time, he would have been like fish on the chopping board, lamb to be slaughtered.

Hearing this, Shen Yu fell silent, not answering for a long time.

It seems that the causalities within this were not something she could probe into....

However, Su Mu’s words greatly diminished her hatred and suspicion towards Su Mu...

At least she understood that it was possible Su Mu was not aware of the mistake Shen Cha made, or that it was only Shen Cha who erred, not caused by Su Mu.

Thinking from this perspective, it made sense.

If it truly were Su Mu’s fault, the Lady wouldn’t have let it slide for Shen Cha’s sake, even if the other party were the River Guardian of the River of Time, the Lady wouldn’t have solely punished Shen Cha without causing trouble for Su Mu.

"She went on a mission."

"On a mission?"

"Yes, to a very faraway place."

"Oh, so that’s how it is...."

"Elder Su, do you think Shen Cha’s mission will succeed this time, will she return safely...."

Upon hearing it, Su Mu was stunned, though he didn’t know Shen Cha well, he could perceive Shen Cha’s formidable strength, judging by strength alone, Shen Cha should be stronger than Du Ziren, and even her sister.

Although her personality was somewhat wild, he could discern that Shen Cha was a calm and meticulous person.

"She will, although I’ve only interacted with her once, she is a very good person."

"It seems you sisters have a good bond."

Su Mu inquired smilingly.

On hearing it, Shen Yu gave a bitter smile and replied, "Actually, my relationship with her has always been at a freezing point."

"That’s normal, many people are like this; the surface relationship is cold, but the emotions deep inside always exist."

Su Mu said with a smile.

...

"Thank you for the gift for Nannan."

"I remember your kindness to Nannan, I owe you a favor."

"If you encounter any trouble or need any help in the future, you can tell me."

Su Mu said to Shen Yu.

Because she gave a treasure to Nannan, if he reciprocated with a treasure, it would seem too distant, too utilitarian.

Hence, for people of their status, sometimes a promise, a favor owed might be better.

Hearing this, Shen Yu remained silent for a long time before finally saying faintly, "If you truly acknowledge this favor."

"This favor, I give to Shen Cha, just consider it a favor owed to her, is that acceptable...."

Upon hearing it, Su Mu was stunned, having little understanding of these sisters....

"Okay." Su Mu nodded.

.....

"What do you think of Nannan...." Su Mu’s topic shifted as he looked at Nannan on the wooden boat and asked Shen Yu.

When the words fell, Shen Yu raised her head, also looking at Nannan, and said slowly, "She is the most talented person I’ve ever met, without exception."

"Her future will certainly grant her some standing in the All Heavens and Myriad Realms, definitely surpassing me.... Whether she can surpass you, her father, that I don’t know."

Shen Yu gave Nannan an extremely high evaluation.

Anyone aware of Shen Yu’s status and strength would be greatly shocked hearing such an evaluation.

She is the Netherworld King of the Reincarnation Realm, in terms of status and position, she unquestionably stands atop the pyramid of the All Heavens and Myriad Realms.

To surpass Shen Yu essentially means to be among the small group at the pinnacle of the pyramid, a being whose every move can shake the Ten Thousand Realms.

"If possible, I would rather let her be an ordinary child."

Su Mu said wistfully.

Because unknowingly, he seemed to have found himself standing at a very high position, inexplicably making powerful enemies.

The higher you stand, the more dangerous it becomes; unless you are the highest, barbs will surround you, and one slight misstep equals a fall into a chasm.

After having Nannan, and enduring several calamities, Su Mu also understood why one must constantly strive upwards, climbing to the highest, standing at the peak of this mountain of cultivation.

Because only at the pinnacle can one have the ability to protect their family....

Sometimes, not necessarily the highest, but indeed the highest, unless you are just a small character,

Actually, over these years, Su Mu never really cared, until he realized he may have aggravated quite a few people, but didn’t know who they were, and that was distressing.

Nannan indeed outshines the past, and this made Su Mu pleased, hoping she keeps moving forward to the end, or at least he can reach the end first, to see what lies ahead.

.....

"If..." Shen Yu raised her head, looking at Su Mu and said.

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ps: Happy New Year to everyone, wish you all the best, this book may be nearing its conclusion, I hope to bring you the most exciting plot.