Su Mu was really perplexed. Could they have mistaken him for someone else? Or... was there something wrong with their minds?

No, that couldn't be right. The aura of cultivation from the woman in the green dress was quite strong, and both of them were quite beautiful. They didn't seem like people with mental issues.

After speaking, Ye Qingran was momentarily stunned, then said, "Once upon a time, our ancestor passed by this place and received the Great Ancestor's favor, eventually founding the Dao Ancient Divine Sect."

"We are descendants of the Dao Ancient Divine Sect, so... that's why we call you Great Ancestor."

Ye Qingran explained everything she knew, because before their ancestor ascended, they left too little information about the Great Ancestor. All she knew was... if she crossed the River of Time and encountered a man blocking the way, he would be the Great Ancestor of the Dao Ancient Divine Sect.

After listening, Su Mu was still at a loss, feeling as if he hadn't heard anything at all.

"What was your ancestor's name?"

Su Mu asked.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingran shook her head. The real name of their ancestor was unknown to her, because when she learned of their ancestor's existence, he was already preparing to ascend and left no name behind.

"Do you know?"

Su Mu turned his head and asked the woman in the light white long dress.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuechan was first stunned, then stammered, "Great Ancestor... I, Moon Cicada, don't... know either."

.....

Who would understand, encountering two clueless simpletons who jump straight to calling him Great Ancestor.

Could it be that they hoped to avoid paying the crossing fee this way?

Have people crossing the river become smarter now?

Have they learned to play the emotional card?

However, this trick might work on others, as some cannot stand hard approaches, while some cannot stand soft ones.

Coincidentally, Su Mu was unique—he wasn't swayed by either approach. As he said, even if you were the Jade Emperor, you'd still have to pay the crossing fee!

That's the rule. If it gets broken, and word spreads, people might say that Su Mu treats others differently.

To this, Su Mu expressed that everyone is the same; everyone must pay.

"Ahem..."

Su Mu coughed and said slowly, "You might have mistaken me for someone else."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingran immediately replied, "Great Ancestor, we definitely have not mistaken you. This is what our ancestor said personally when leaving."

"Our ancestor also said that when we cross the river, we must pay the crossing fee."

With that, Ye Qingran waved her jade hand, took out two Space Rings, and handed them to Su Mu, saying, "Great Ancestor, I hope you won't find these things unworthy."

"If it weren't for you, the Dao Ancient Divine Sect wouldn't exist, and I would be an unknown little cultivator, and wouldn't have met the Great Ancestor here."

In fact, Ye Qingran had prepared these treasures a long time ago. These were top treasures on the continent, many of which she had kept for this day.

Seeing this, Su Mu first accepted the two Space Rings and then smiled.

"Did you just say you are the Sect Leader of the Dao Ancient Divine Sect?"

Since he had received the money, it didn't matter if what they said was true or not. However, they spoke vividly and even mentioned the crossing fee, so could it be true?

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingran nodded.

"Let me sort this out: Your ancestor once received a favor from me and then founded the Dao Ancient Divine Sect, and now you are the fortieth sect leader of this sect?"

Su Mu asked, word by word.

After speaking, Ye Qingran and Bai Yuechan both nodded.

"Do you remember what your ancestor looked like?"

Because over the years, there have been so many people crossing the river that sometimes even I helped a few, sending them on their way, but that wasn't a huge favor, right?

"Our ancestor had no flesh, just wore clothes over white bones."

Ye Qingran answered.

After hearing this, Su Mu rubbed his chin, a reminiscing look appearing on his face.

Suddenly, four special Cross River Men appeared in his mind, all oddly shaped and distinctive, one of whom was a skeleton. The four of them crowded on a small boat, leaving a special impression on Su Mu.

"I remember it now."

"Didn't your ancestor travel with four others?"

Because those four people were very powerful in terms of cultivation, establishing a sect, becoming an ancestor, was quite reasonable and not surprising.

After hearing this, Ye Qingran recalled that when their ancestor ascended, there were indeed three other people with cultivation strength similar to their ancestor.

Upon hearing these words, Ye Qingran was now one hundred percent sure that the man before them was the Great Ancestor.

"There was only one, but the other three must have known the ancestor as well."

Hearing this, Su Mu nodded thoughtfully.

Now it matched up. It seemed they indeed had a connection, a fateful bond.

He just didn't expect to become a Great Ancestor out of nowhere. At that time, he didn't do much, just gave them a ride.

Oh well, since he already took the money and they have a connection, he might as well help them a bit.

"Where are you planning to go?"

Su Mu asked.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingran fell into deep thought. Initially, she planned to pursue their ancestor, to go to his world.

However, it had been thirty thousand years, and she didn't know where their ancestor was, or if he was still alive since he hadn't left a precise location before departing.

Later, Ye Qingran realized there was no need to pursue the world where their ancestor resided.

She always believed in one thing: as long as one stands high enough, they will meet again at the peak.

So, she decided to go to an even higher Upper Realm, continue her cultivation, break through bottlenecks, and pursue the peak of the Great Dao.

Now that she's met the Great Ancestor, her biggest wish is fulfilled, and she can continue to pursue her path.

"Great Ancestor, I want to go to a broader world."

Ye Qingran murmured.

Upon hearing this, Su Mu was taken aback and then chuckled bitterly, sighing.

Envious, Su Mu too wanted to venture into a broader world, to spread his wings, but alas, he was stuck in this small river, only able to cultivate hard, waiting for the day he was fully refined.

"Let me give you a ride."

After all, these two ladies were somewhat like juniors to him with a bit of fate involved, so he would help them if he could.

Then, Su Mu released his Spiritual Sense.

In the next second, a Little Black Dragon arrived by the riverbank. This was Mahi, whose form had greatly changed, and Su Mu now called it "Xiaohai".

When Ye Qingran and Bai Yuechan saw the Little Black Dragon, they too were startled.

Especially Ye Qingran, as she could sense the terrifying power of the Little Black Dragon, able to traverse easily through the River of Time. Such immense power, it was indeed a spirit pet of the Great Ancestor.

"Xiaohai, these are my..."

Looking at the two women, Su Mu paused and continued, "They're like my two juniors."

"Make arrangements. Take them along the river to somewhere a bit better."

Since Xiaohai can swim along the river, it can take them far. Plus, having lived in the river for so long, Xiaohai certainly knows some places better than I do.

Upon hearing the owner's words, the Little Black Dragon picked up on the key term "owner's juniors".

Indeed, it could take care of them a bit.

At this point, the Little Black Dragon revealed its true body, signaling the two women to step on board.

Seeing this, Ye Qingran and Bai Yuechan froze, not knowing what to do.

"Xiaohai is my loyal companion. It will take you away, to wherever you wish to go."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingran and Bai Yuechan exchanged glances, finally stepping onto the Little Black Dragon's body.

"Xiaohai, let's go."

Just as these words left his mouth.

Ye Qingran, after much hesitation, finally spoke up: "Great Ancestor... can I come visit you again in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mu paused for a moment, then said, "Of course, you can come play if you get the chance."

"But, you can only play for a few days; you can't stay long with me."

Taking care of Little Nannan is already tiring enough. Taking in two more not-so-bright sweet but silly girls would be too much pressure.

"Alright, keep cultivating well. I see both of you have excellent potential, don't waste your talents."

Saying this, Su Mu waved his hand, "Xiaohai, let's go."

With those words, Xiaohai sprang forward, shooting out like a swift arrow.

Ye Qingran and Bai Yuechan didn't even have time to say goodbye. When they turned around, they realized they could no longer see the Great Ancestor's figure.

At that moment, in their hearts, a seed was quietly sown, not knowing when it would sprout...

....

They also remembered what the Great Ancestor said, striving to cultivate, hoping that one day, they would once again step onto the River of Time to meet the Great Ancestor.

They hoped that when that day came, they could impress him, not letting him down.

.....

Meanwhile, the Little Black Dragon pondered where to take them.

Since they were the owner's juniors, they had to arrange something nice for them.

Suddenly, the Little Black Dragon's eyes lit up, thinking of a world perfectly suited for them!

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