Chapter 1671: No Confidence in This Fight?

"Uncle Boundless!"

Ye Guan's face darkened. He wanted to argue but couldn't.

Damn it.

He knew this guy had been recognized as a sworn brother by his father. So by seniority... yeah, he really did have to call him uncle.

Qin Guan turned to the Boundless Master and said politely, "I'll be counting on you."

The Boundless Master smiled. "Don't worry. With me by his side, I'll make sure he doesn't do anything reckless."

Ye Guan saw that his mother still seemed a bit concerned, so he quickly added, "Mother, relax. I'm not Grandfather; I don't go around picking fights with everyone. I've been through a lot these past years. I've learned to be low-key and humble. I promise, I won't stir up trouble. And if I do mess up and can't win... I'll run fast."

Qin Guan nodded with a warm smile. "I know your personality well. You are humble, level-headed, and honest to the core. What worries me is the fact that the Mad Demon Bloodline is in your body. It's wild and unpredictable... I'm afraid it'll lead you down the wrong path."

The Mad Demon Bloodline was dumbfounded.

It wanted to cry out. S

eriously? This guy is honest? And I'm the bad influence?

It was totally innocent... but it dared not speak.

Ye Guan was starting to sweat.

So this is the image I have in my mother's heart? Righteous, noble, and the embodiment of virtue.

The Boundless Master could only shake his head. He knew better. Ye Guan took after his father. He was cunning, sly, and always playing the long game. The only difference was that Ye Guan looked innocent on the surface. In reality, he was twice as scheming as his father.

"Alright, Mother, we're off." Ye Guan said, chuckling. Then, he turned to The Boundless Master. "Senior, shall we travel through the Time River?"

"What are you, stupid?" The Boundless Master smacked his head and laughed. "You really think the two of us can just reverse time and head back to that ancient era? That was trillions of years ago! You seriously believe we have that kind of power? Not to mention, we'd be running into countless barriers from the Heavenly Daos of the universe along the way..."

Only then did Ye Guan realize: this wasn't going to be so easy.

He looked at his mother. Qin Guan said, "Come with me."

She led them to a different starry region. The moment they arrived, Ye Guan was stunned. This entire region was actually a massive array. Stars stretched endlessly in every direction, revolving in perfect patterns. Energy from the depths of the starry region was constantly flowing into the array.

Ye Guan blinked. "What... is this?"

Qin Guan replied, "A time-shifting array. In theory, it can send you to the very end of time."

"And in reality?"

"In reality... things are a bit messier. Problems might come up. Big ones. Unknown ones."

"Got it."

"Do you want to take some equipment? I've got tons of top-grade divine artifacts, pick whatever you want."

Ye Guan grinned. "No need. My sword is all I need."

Qin Guan laughed. "Good. Good."

Qin Guan turned and waved. "Activate the array."

The moment her voice fell, the starfield trembled. Beams of starlight surged beneath Ye Guan and the Boundless Master's feet. A tremendous force rose from below, enveloping them both. In an instant, that power tore open the fabric of spacetime, and the two of them were flung into the vast, infinite Time River.

They began their journey against the current.

Qin Guan watched as her son vanished into the depths of time. She murmured, "Grab this chance, little one..."

Then she turned and left.

Moments later, she arrived at the Stellar Civilization.

The moment the Stellar Civilization heard of her arrival, Clan Leader Mu Ling rushed out with his people to greet her. From a distance, he bowed deeply and shouted, "Pavilion Master Qin, your visit brings glory to our entire civilization! Someone! Play music! Set off the starfire fireworks for Master Qin!"

Mu Ling's behavior was clearly groveling, but no one thought less of him for it. In fact, everyone felt he wasn't being flattering enough.

Money!

The Stellar Civilization owed Qin Guan a lot of money. If she were here to collect... their civilization would regress by hundreds of centuries.

No civilization needed money more than they did.

As for those who thought that dignity was more important than money? They had either never grown up or had never been poor.

Qin Guan smiled. "Clan Leader Mu, no need for the fanfare. I'm here to talk."

Mu Ling and the elders tensed up. Was she really here to collect the debt?

Mu Ling discreetly signaled a nearby elder, who quickly left to bring back Mu Xinghe and Mu Xingchen. The siblings arrived shortly after, still looking dazed.

Mu Ling, nervous, said, "Pavilion Master Qin, please believe us, we will repay our debt to the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. We're not the type to default. It's just... things have been difficult lately..."

Qin Guan smiled. "You've misunderstood, Clan Leader. I'm not here for the debt."

Mu Ling blinked. "Then why..."

Qin Guan looked at Mu Xinghe and Mu Xingchen, smiling. "You two, come here."

An elder beside them nearly shouted with excitement, "Go! That's Pavilion Master Qin! Go now!"

Mu Xinghe and Mu Xingchen felt their hearts race. Qin Guan was the richest woman in the universe.

They nervously stepped forward.

Qin Guan looked them over and nodded. "Not bad."

Then, she turned to Mu Ling, saying, "Clan Leader, here's the deal. These two have a connection with my son. So I'd like to offer them a place in the Immortal Treasures Pavilion's cultivation tower. My Martial Pavilion will also help guide them, and I'll personally cover all their training costs, Star Core Crystals included."

The entire hall went dead silent. A second later, all the Stellar Civilization elders erupted with joy and disbelief.

Mu Ling's voice trembled. "Pavilion Master Qin, this..."

Mu Xinghe suddenly dropped to his knees. "Pavilion Master Qin, you're Big Brother Ye Guan's mother. That makes you our family. Please, let us show our respect!"

He kowtowed fiercely, then quickly tugged at his sister.

Mu Xingchen finally came to her senses. She knelt and exclaimed, "Mom! Thank you!"

Mu Xinghe and everyone was speechless.

Qin Guan smiled gently at her. She raised a hand, and the two siblings were lifted to their feet by a gentle force.

"One more thing, I've decided to sponsor every Stellar Civilization cultivator at the God-Breaking Realm and above. I'll also supply you with Star Core Crystals so you can continue your research on the Star Dao Method and break the limits of your civilization."

There was total silence.

Then, Mu Ling slowly stood up, shaking. "Pavilion Master Qin... are you serious?"

Qin Guan smiled. "You think I came all this way just to joke around?"

The moment she confirmed it, the entire room exploded with excitement.

Oddly enough, Mu Ling grew more composed. After a brief pause, he asked, "Pavilion Master Qin... why are you doing this for us?"

Everyone turned to her, equally puzzled.

Qin Guan looked at the two siblings and said calmly, "I earn money for my son. Since these two are his friends and since you're all clearly in need, of course I'll help if I can."

She stood up and added, "The two of them can head to the cultivation tower right away. As for your supplies, someone will deliver them soon."

With that, she disappeared.

Everyone stood to see her off.

When she vanished, Mu Xingchen stood up and shouted, "We'll repay Brother Ye Guan even if it costs our lives!"

Everyone was dumbfounded.

***

Qin Guan didn't stop there. She went on to visit the Tuogu Clan and the Xiao Clan.

She was just as generous in opening up the Immortal Treasure Pavilion's cultivation tower to their younger generations, completely free of charge.

Tuogu Yuan and Xiao Yuanqi were even allowed into the Martial Pavilion for personal guidance.

Everyone said the same thing—those two were unbelievably lucky.

Finally, Qin Guan returned to the Main Universe.

She walked into a great hall. Behind a desk, a woman slowly looked up; she was none other than Sui Gujin.

Sui Gujin stood. "And you are?"

Qin Guan smiled. "His mother."

Sui Gujin blinked.

Qin Guan stepped closer, glanced at the piles of paperwork, and said, "Come with me."

Sui Gujin asked, "Has he reached the end of his Dao?"

Qin Guan looked at her and smiled. "Just like they say, you're sharp."

Sui Gujin didn't reply.

Qin Guan continued, "I took a walk outside. This place... It's being run better than I imagined. The systems and the governance are very impressive."

Sui Gujin calmly replied, "You flatter me. It's nothing special."

Qin Guan smiled. "Come on. Let's go."

Sui Gujin shook her head.

Qin Guan looked at her.

Sui Gujin said quietly, "His path... hasn't reached its end. But that end is something I can't even begin to imagine. If I go, I won't be of any help. But here, I can still do something."

"At times like this, family should be together," Qin Guan said. Then, she gently held Sui Gujin's hand. "Someone will take over here."

Sui Gujin looked at her. "You really don't have confidence in this fight, do you?"

Qin Guan answered without hesitation. "Yes, zero."