Chapter 406

Chapter 406: Free Riding Again

"That’s right."

The Star God nodded and said, "This is what I think. Besides Li Wenze, I can’t think of any other fate bearer who would meet with you."

"Wealth Spirit and those fate bearers from the National Defense University, those were all initiated by you, reaching out for a meeting."

"If you hadn’t actively requested to meet, you probably would never have met in this lifetime, let alone talked to them."

At this point, the Star God paused and continued, "But only Li Wenze met with you right after your awakening."

"Even after your awakening, it was he who got the information about the Starry Array and came to bring you back to the police station for information recording."

"Most importantly, he lent you three million."

"I feel that the favor you owe this true god is something not everyone can bear."

Su Wen fell into thought upon hearing this, and after a moment, he suddenly said, "Star God, if you say Li Wenze is the God of Fate, then isn’t it true that he hasn’t died?"

God of Fate!

Although he didn’t know if this ‘fate’ referred to the same as destiny, it was still somewhat connected.

If that’s the case, then even if the current situation in this time and space is terrible, the "God of Fate" should be able to turn misfortune into good luck and won’t encounter issues.

So in this time and space, Li Wenze is alive, right?

"You’re right, so from the moment I exited my seclusion, I began to use my consciousness to search the globe, pursuing the presence of Li Wenze."

The Star God smiled and said, "Sadly, up until now, I still haven’t found any trace of Li Wenze."

Li Wenze!

He was very familiar with this person!

When he first learned of the God of Wealth’s awakening, it was him who personally went to the police station to perform memory erasure for Li Wenze.

Later, when Li Wenze was kidnapped in the Demon Witch realm, it was also him who received the report and informed the God of Wealth about it.

One could say that if Li Wenze had any connection to divine fate bearers, the first would be the God of Wealth, and the second would be him.

But he wasn’t certain; it was just a sudden urge and wild guess.

Could Li Wenze really be the God of Fate?

The God of Fate, a divine fate bearer whom even a Star God of the Eighth Era couldn’t make sense of, quietly appeared near the God of Wealth without them realizing it?

No, rather, the God of Fate himself doesn’t even know that he is a divine fate bearer.

"Didn’t find any trace of Li Wenze?"

Su Wen raised an eyebrow, then focused his thoughts and began to communicate with the river of time.

"Dear God of Wealth! You have an urgent desire to know about Li Wenze and, especially, his true identity. You are very curious."

"However, the more tightly held the information is, the higher its value will be."

"The God of Fate, among the Nine Fate Bearers, is also quite mysterious, even one could say he is a very enigmatic true god."

"Detached from the world, unaffected by external joys or personal sorrows."

"The river of time sets a price for this information, and that price is now fixed!"

【A fixed price of five million fortune!】

【For just five million fortune, you can uncover your deepest thoughts and even locate Li Wenze.】

【Noble God of Wealth! Action speaks louder than desire; seize the moment! Pay five million fortune, and you can take home all the details about the clever and obedient Li Wenze!】

Su Wen listened to the narration echoing in his ear, and his eyes sparkled with realization.

He got it!

The price of five million fortune had subtly revealed the necessary clues.

Li Wenze and the God of Fate are undeniably connected!

Even if Li Wenze isn’t the God of Fate himself, he’s definitely tied to the God of Fate in some way.

So, once again, he managed to get valuable information without spending a dime?

After all, the river of time might be dark, but when it comes to spending big, it never skimps on the details.

The higher the price, the more the river of time believes the information is crucial for him.

It seems that, according to the river of time, details about Li Wenze are extremely important to him.

In fact, it’s exactly what he’s been hoping for.

That’s all he needs!

The dark nature of the river of time has laid bare everything about Li Wenze.

Hmm… Right now, in the main Time and Space, Li Wenze is probably cozying up with his girlfriend, planning their next move in the Arrow Realm, right?

"Once we’re back, let’s pay Li Wenze a visit ourselves!"

Su Wen declared, "I can’t promise much, but I can assure you of one thing: Li Wenze is deeply connected to the God of Fate!"

The Star God nodded slightly, a smile playing on his lips as he said, "That’s actually all we need!"

He wasn’t sure before, but now, hearing the God of Wealth confirm it, he was convinced.

【Oh, God of Wealth, master of getting things for free! Your antics are making the river of time quite uneasy, so much so that it’s decided to lodge a formal protest.】

【In any deal, both sides should agree willingly. How can you just take without asking?】

【Using logical loopholes to test information is no better than the actions of a foolish and despicable idiot!】

【Even the cunning river of Fate would never stoop to such heartless and universally condemned acts.】

【…】

Suddenly, the river of time’s narration started to complain loudly.

Hearing this, Su Wen focused his mind and promptly silenced the river of time’s narration.

Wasn’t his relationship with the river of time all about mutual trickery?

Before the river of Fate came into the picture, just look at those outrageous prices!

Now, he’s only taken a tiny piece of information for free, and the river of time is throwing a fit.

How petty!

Luobao was absolutely right!

"God of Wealth, the river of Fate sends its regards,"

Luobao suddenly chimed in, "The river of Fate says you did well this time!"

"You shouldn’t have given that dark river any respect."

"That wretched river will only push its luck without any shame."

"So, avoid paying whenever you can; that should be your motto."

"Of course, the river of Fate knows that saying this might make you think it’s just stirring the pot, possibly leading you to withhold fortune from it in the future."

"But it doesn’t care!"

"As long as the river of time is upset, even if the river of Fate gets shortchanged, it feels absolutely delighted."

"Who told the river of time to be such a fool, always pulling shady stunts?"

"The river of Fate’s consistent stance against the river of time’s nasty behavior and disgraceful acts is to resist and oppose."

At this point, Luobao paused, then added, "God of Wealth, the river of Fate… the river of Fate says that if you just insult the river of time once more, it can reduce the service fee a bit."

"Not for any particular reason, the river of Fate just enjoys doing favors for the God of Wealth."

"When the God of Wealth is happy, the river of Fate is happy too."

"If the God of Wealth isn’t happy, then the river of Fate will ensure the other party isn’t happy either!"