"It's getting foggy again."

Standing on the deck of the boat, the Bone Emperor looked at the Time Mist spreading around and said to the other Three Emperors, "You all have to be careful; the Time Mist has risen again. Be cautious with the navigation, don't lose your bearings."

Just as the words were spoken, the Dark Emperor, standing at the forefront of the deck, exclaimed, "It's him! It looks like that senior!"

With that, everyone rushed to the front of the deck, looking ahead.

They saw a familiar figure walking on the river, crossing through the Time Mist, approaching their boat.

As the figure got closer, the water under the small boat ceased flowing. Witnessing this extraordinary feat, the Four Emperors knew it was still that senior, as only he could achieve this.

So much time had passed, and yet the senior still guarded the River of Time.

Soon, as the figure closed in to ten meters in front of the boat, the Four Emperors could see clearly.

Just like fifty thousand years ago, his appearance was striking, in a simple and clean cyan-white robe, showing no trace of time's passage on him. However, compared to fifty thousand years ago, the aura of the senior had grown much stronger by several folds!

Moreover, although this section of the water had been enveloped by Time Mist, it couldn't get within three inches of the senior's surroundings. By merely standing there, he isolated the Time Mist, forcing the River of Time to halt its flow. It seems... the senior has grown even more powerful!

Su Mu looked at this boat, surveying it up and down, and couldn't help but notice this was the first time seeing a slightly bigger boat. Previously, he had only seen small boats, indicating the visitors were affluent, so he decided a generous toll was necessary.

The next second, four figures arrived at the deck's front, allowing Su Mu to clearly see who came.

Upon observing, Su Mu furrowed his brow in recognition, "Why does this feel familiar?"

"Greetings, senior."

The four spoke in unison, clasping their fists towards Su Mu with respect.

Upon hearing this, Su Mu remembered, weren't these the four nincompoops who passed by his river a few months ago?

Why did they seem so haggard, with even some gray hair now?

Though their appearance seemed worn, their vitality and spirit appeared strong.

"Oh, it's you guys."

Su Mu said with a smile.

Hearing these words, the Four Emperors were momentarily stunned, feeling flattered and surprised that the senior remembered them after so long.

"You buried a coffin for so long?"

Su Mu asked the group.

Bury a coffin for several months? What happened? Did your old man turn into a corpse and you spent months fighting zombies to come back?

At this, the Four Emperors also showed an awkward smile.

Of course, they knew the senior was joking. In retrospect, the lie they told before seemed laughable now. Surely, the senior had already seen through it back then but still let them cross the river.

The Four Emperors didn't continue the awkward joke but said, "Senior, we are preparing for a homeward journey this time. We know your customary rules."

"We've already prepared the crossing toll."

With that, the four each took out a Space Ring.

Hearing this, Su Mu was taken aback.

Are they really this considerate?

Su Mu felt embarrassed to accept.

This is... how could it be so awkward?

This is just too embarrassing.

Su Mu accepted the four Space Rings, tucking them into his sleeve, and then cheerfully said, "Let's do this, next time you come to cross the river, I'll give you a discount."

Upon hearing this, the Four Emperors clasped their fists and said, "Thank you for your kindness, senior."

.....

"Are you planning to go home?"

Su Mu continued asking.

The Bone Emperor nodded and said, "Yes, we've been away for too long and have to hurry back."

Yes, they had been lost in other times and spaces for fifty thousand years, unaware of the war status on their world's main battlefield....

"Where is your home, point me a direction."

After receiving the payment, Su Mu naturally intended to fulfill the task, preparing to assist them.

Subsequently, the Bone Emperor pointed out a direction.

Seeing this, Su Mu smiled and said, "Want me to give you a lift?"

Speaking, Su Mu stretched out his right hand, preparing to accelerate the water's flow to help them get home quickly.

Upon hearing this, the Four Emperors hurriedly waved their hands, "No, no, no, thank you for your kindness, senior, but there's no need, we can go on our own!"

They were a bit scared.

Last time, this senior gave them a ride and overshot, sending them to a world countless years ago.

Who knows if this time, another ride might send them to some distant future time and space again.

"Are you sure you don't need it?"

Su Mu asked again.

The Bone Emperor quickly waved his hand, "Really, there's no need, senior. We know the way home, and it's not far. We should arrive soon."

Hearing this, Su Mu didn't press further and said, "Alright then, you may go on your way."

After speaking, Su Mu cleared a path for the boat and released the static water beneath the small boat.

At this moment, the Four Emperors solemnly bowed to Su Mu and said, "Thank you, senior."

They were thanking Su Mu for the opportunities provided. Without Su Mu, they would remain pawns, ultimately becoming discarded pieces, but now they had a chance to challenge the Immortal King stage, their destiny altered.

At this, Su Mu was somewhat surprised, "This polite?"

He waved, "No need to thank, come again next time."

Su Mu just performed duties through payment; you pay, you cross the river.

Just like that, the four sailed away, disappearing at the river's end.

...

[Congratulations, you maintained the river order, triggered an additional reward, Favor Points +4000]

Upon hearing the system announcement, Su Mu was in high spirits.

Simple and straightforward, another four thousand Favor Points earned.

.....

[Congratulations, you discovered and repaired a large break in the river channel, Favor Points +300]

....

[Congratulations, you calmed a river whirlpool, restoring tranquility to the river, Favor Points +1500]

....

[Congratulations, you rescued a stranded blue-patterned fish, Favor Points +30]

...

Today's routine patrol, luck was off the charts, feeling the blessing of Lady Luck on his side for the first time.

In just an afternoon, Su Mu had already earned four thousand Favor Points. Coupling with the four thousand from the morning, it totaled eight thousand Favor Points for the day!

It truly was a delightful day.

...

As Su Mu walked, he reached a relatively flat riverbank, where the soil was loose, stepping onto it felt like stepping on a beach, leaving shallow footprints.

This segment of the river was especially narrow, only about a thousand meters wide.

And the water here was particularly dark.

Suddenly, Su Mu noticed black mist spreading over the river's surface, unlike the usual white mist.

He waved a hand to disperse the black mist.

When the black mist cleared away, revealing what was within, Su Mu's pupils suddenly shrank, and he was stunned on the spot.

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