Upon seeing this, Su Mu's pupils suddenly contracted, and his eyes widened.

This was the first time Su Mu had seen that someone else was living by this river!

He walked towards the small wooden cabin and only upon getting closer could he see the construction of this little cabin clearly.

The wooden cabin was built at the center of this small lake, on the water, with four very thick wooden pillars inserted into the riverbed below, forming the foundation.

As Su Mu approached, the person with the back turned in front of the cabin also felt something, stood up, turned around, and looked at Su Mu, the unexpected visitor.

Once the person turned around, Su Mu finally saw the appearance clearly.

The figure was thin, even somewhat frail, so frail it seemed a gust of wind could blow him away, with deep wrinkles on his face, cloudy eyes, gray and thinning hair.

However, the facial features were distinct; despite the wrinkles, it was evident that in his youth, he must have been a handsome young gentleman.

Upon seeing Su Mu's arrival, a clear look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the thin man.

But anyone who could come here must not be simple, certainly an important figure, so out of courtesy, the thin man still smiled and asked, "What brings you to my territory?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mu was stunned.

He heard a key phrase—"my territory."

Well then, when did this become his territory?

Although it's just a very inconspicuous small tributary.... But this river is bound to his system, and he has guarded it for so many years, whether it's the main river or the tributary, it should all be his territory.

However, unclear about the other party's background, Su Mu still didn't reveal his identity and simply replied, "Su Mu."

In response, the thin man also gave his name, "Su Han."

"What a coincidence, we're from the same family," upon learning the other also had the surname Su, Su Han's serious expression slightly relaxed.

"May I ask the age of Brother Su?" Su Han inquired about Su Mu's age, to see how best to address him.

.....

Upon hearing this, Su Mu pondered for a moment and replied, "Thirty-two."

When Su Mu crossed over, he was 28 years old, and he had spent over four years on this river, roughly making him thirty-two.

Age was not an important piece of information, nothing to hide, so he frankly stated it.

Thirty.... thirty-two eras??

That indeed makes him much younger than I am.

Su Mu actually meant thirty-two years, but since he didn't mention a unit, Su Han instinctively thought the unit must be "eras."

After all, someone who can tread the River of Time, walking leisurely upon it, can't possibly be merely thirty-two years old, right?

Su Han hadn't heard the term "years" used as a unit in a long time.

.....

"Then I should be somewhat older, I'm a hundred."

Su Han has lived for a hundred eras.

.....

"Over a hundred?"

"That indeed makes you much older than I am, since we're from the same family, I shall venture to call you 'Brother Han.'

Even though it was their first meeting, Su Mu could feel that this man named Su Han bore no ill will and seemed quite easy to get along with. Making a friend seemed perfectly fine.

.....

"Is it your first time here, Junior Brother Mu?"

Su Han had lived here for a very long time and was seeing Su Mu for the first time, so he instinctively thought that Su Mu was visiting the River of Time for the first time.

"Yes."

In order to better ascertain Su Han's background, Su Mu concealed his identity as a River Guardian, claiming it was his first time on this river.

....

"Junior Brother Mu, please come in and have a seat."

Su Han called out to Su Mu.

Upon hearing this, Su Mu lightly leaped and directly jumped onto the wooden cabin in the middle of the lake.

Witnessing this scene, Su Han's eyes also widened in incredulity.

This young brother Su Mu, such.... such strength?!

This is the River of Time, after all!

What seemed on the surface like merely traversing half a lake was actually crossing countless worlds!

"Junior Brother Mu, impressive skills!"

Su Han couldn't help but praise.

Upon hearing this, Su Mu glanced at him strangely, wondering if that was considered impressive skill??

For a moment, Su Mu couldn't tell if the other was being genuinely complimentary or sarcastic, struggling to find something to praise?

Was there a need to explicitly praise such a perfectly ordinary action?

Wasn't that just normal walking for him?

...

Facing Su Han's awkward compliment, Su Mu also gave a polite yet slightly embarrassed smile.

"Come, come inside and take a seat."

Su Han led Su Mu into the wooden cabin.

This small cabin wasn't big, just about a dozen square meters, much smaller than Su Mu's stone house.

Su Mu's stone house was already considered small, measuring at a hundred square meters, but since it was only for him and Nannan to live in, Su Mu didn't bother expanding it further.

....

Seeing Su Mu's expression,

Su Han felt a little vanity within him being satisfied.

His abode, built upon the River of Time, was a full fifteen square meters!

How many great beings in all the heavens could even have a home upon the River of Time??

....

But out of courtesy, as it was his first visit to someone's house, Su Mu still politely praised, "Brother Han's noble residence is well-equipped, everything is here."

Not finding much else to commend, Su Mu could only praise the facilities of the opposite's abode.

At this, Su Han waved it off with a laugh, saying, "You're too kind, Junior Brother Mu, my humble abode is just average."

.....

At this, Su Han stood up, took a porcelain bottle from a wooden cabinet, and carefully selected two exquisite porcelain teacups.

He retrieved some tea leaves from the porcelain bottle, placed them in the cups, and then took the kettle from the fireplace to brew the tea leaves.

Suddenly, the fragrance of tea filled the air.

This tea, too, was something Su Han found in a certain world, top-level tea made from the leaves of the legendary Dragon Boat Tree, named "Dragon Boat Tea."

These two celadon teacups were also notable, crafted from the finest "Celestial Soul Stone" by Su Han.

"Thank you for the hospitality."

Su Mu picked up the teacup and took a sip, and his eyebrows immediately furrowed.

This tea..... is a bit too subpar....

The taste was too astringent....

Yet out of politeness, Su Mu managed to swallow it down.

Seeing this, Su Han smiled and asked, "Junior Brother Mu, how is it, not bad, right?"

In response, Su Mu merely gave a faint smile and said, "It's fine."

.....

To entertain Su Mu, Su Han took out his best tea leaves and the finest teacups.

"Does Junior Brother Mu not quite enjoy tea in his daily life?"

Seeing him take only a sip and then not drinking anymore, Su Han inquired.

"Not much, I usually drink more alcohol," Su Mu replied.

He couldn't possibly say.... that the tea was too astringent to drink, could he?

That would be too impolite.

"So Junior Brother Mu likes alcohol."

"Wait here, I'll fetch some good wine!"

"We are destined to meet, I regret not meeting you sooner, today let's not leave until we're drunk!"

With that, Su Han stood up and stepped outside the cabin to get the wine.

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