Chapter 695: Bringing Back the Parents-in-Law From the River of Time

“A phone. It’s really a phone,” Noah Grant muttered, his eyes lighting up at the sight of the device. “I haven’t touched one in over a hundred years. Quick, let me see this Magic Treasure version.”

Javier Sinclair nodded slightly and handed the phone over to him.

Noah picked it up and examined it, finding that all the standard functions were present. Although the apps were no longer the ones he was familiar with, the refinement structure inside was entirely centered around Array Map patterns. It was, indeed, a fully functional phone.

He lightly stroked the screen. “This looks great. It really is a phone. My daughter and her team researched and developed this! Hahaha, as expected of my daughter.

“My god, there’s even a short-form video app on this phone. It’s a pity there’s no internet here, so I can’t watch anything.”

“There is no Spiritual Network here, so some functions cannot be used,” Javier explained.

Noah nodded in understanding. “I know that. No matter what version a phone is, it needs a network to function normally. So it’s completely understandable that this Magic Treasure version requires the Spiritual Network. Hehe, but I think this phone could be upgraded further—like upgrading it to a version that can be used offline.”

Listening to his father-in-law, Javier nodded slightly. “You make a good point, Noah. Once I return, I’ll have a team look into researching that exact feature.”

“Sounds good. Let’s take a picture first.”

Holding the phone, Noah reached out to wrap an arm around his wife’s waist and started snapping pictures.

CLICK CLICK CLICK.

Soon, the phone was filled with several photos of him and his wife. Still unsatisfied, Noah handed the device to Javier, instructing him to take pictures of the couple from various angles.

Javier used to take photos of Celeste Grant frequently, so he was quite handy with a camera. He found the perfect angles effortlessly, capturing them in incredibly soft, flattering light.

Noah took the phone back, inspected the gallery, and gave him a thumbs up. “These angles are great. It seems you take plenty of photos for your wife in the future. I acknowledge you as my son-in-law. Live a good life together when you get back.”

Elara Eastwood smiled warmly. “Come here. Let’s take a picture together.”

Javier nodded. “All right.”

He posed for a group photo with his in-laws, standing in the middle with Noah and Elara flanking him on either side.

Once the impromptu photoshoot was over, Javier glanced up at the sky and said softly, “It’s the perfect time to head back. Noah, Elara, I should get going.”

Noah waved a hand dismissively. “Go on, off you go! Have a safe trip back.”

Elara nodded in agreement. “Go on back! Someone is waiting for you!”

Javier stood in place, looking fondly at the couple before him. “Take care of yourselves,” he said. As he spoke, he raised his hands, performing a Sealing gesture. A streak of golden light fell upon the two of them, sinking directly into their bodies. “This is a Protective Talisman I’ve left inside you. It will protect you if you encounter any danger.”

With his talisman protecting them, his in-laws would definitely survive into the future. When that time came, Celeste would finally be able to meet her biological parents.

Noah and his wife stared at the spot where the Protective Talisman had merged into their bodies, momentarily stunned before a wave of warmth washed over them. This son-in-law who had dropped out of thin air wasn’t half bad after all.

Noah waved again. “Goodbye, son-in-law! Treat my daughter well when you get back. Remember to tell Celeste that she’s our precious treasure and that we will always love her.”

“Take care, Noah, Elara,” Javier said. He reached out to tear a rift in the void, and his figure disappeared into the spatial gap.

Javier had left. Only his voice echoed from afar until it completely faded into nothingness.

After Javier left the Ancient Times, he entered the River of Time. However, just as he was traversing the temporal currents to return to his own era, he unexpectedly spotted some familiar figures.

Within the River of Time, his figure currently existed in a state of absolute nothingness. As long as he chose not to reveal himself, no one would be able to see him.

Javier came to a halt, his gaze falling on a spot not too far away. There, a man and a woman were engaged in a fierce battle with a colossal fish. The creature was gargantuan—definitely no ordinary beast.

It was an Ancient Leviaroc.

Many might not recognize the name Leviaroc, but almost everyone had heard a specific saying.

“In the northern sea of Kryllos, there dwells a fish named Leviaroc. The Leviaroc is so massive that no single cauldron can stew it.”

Javier wondered if he had been influenced by his son. To think he was actually contemplating fish stew at a time like this!

Truthfully, seeing an Ancient Leviaroc in the River of Time wasn’t all that surprising. What was truly absurd was running into acquaintances here.

In the distance, the people battling the Ancient Leviaroc were none other than his in-laws. Seeing these two appearing in a place where they absolutely shouldn’t be left Javier genuinely astonished.

As he watched, the giant fish’s body swayed slightly, its massive fins gliding like wings. With a powerful flick of its tail, a tremendous force hurtled straight toward Noah and Elara.

Javier could see that the giant fish was covered in wounds, with several deep gashes marring its colossal body. His in-laws were also injured. Their Vestment robes were torn, and blood flowed from various cuts on their arms and torsos. However, compared to the leviathan, their injuries were relatively light.

Just as the giant fish rammed toward them, Noah and his wife flew backward to evade the attack. In an instant, they shot upward and landed directly on the creature’s back. Exerting their strength simultaneously, the pair unleashed a barrage of attacks upon the beast.

Seizing an opening, a long spear materialized in Noah’s hands, and he viciously thrust it right into the giant fish’s head. The creature let out a piercing, agonizing shriek as pale golden blood cascaded down its scales. Thrashing in pain, the Ancient Leviaroc aggressively tried to buck the two humans off its back.

Caught by the violent force, Noah and his wife were swept into the air, their bodies sent flying uncontrollably. Spotting the perfect opportunity, the giant fish opened its massive maw, attempting to swallow them whole.

Seeing this scene unfold, Javier didn’t make a move to intervene. There was no need. He could already sense it.

The Protective Talisman he had left on his in-laws had been triggered. At that exact moment, a terrifying surge of power erupted from their bodies. The energy swept over the giant fish, and in a mere instant, the colossal creature’s form completely dissipated into nothingness.

Noah sucked in a sharp breath. He raised his hand, staring at his palm with shining eyes. “Oh, am I this powerful now? Has my long-awaited cheat skill finally arrived?”

A figure landed beside him. It was Elara Eastwood. She gave Noah a flat look and said, “You’re overthinking it, dear. That power didn’t belong to you. It was the Protective Talisman our son-in-law left behind.”

Noah froze, awkwardly scratching his head. “Ah! So that’s how it is. I really thought my cheat skill had finally been delivered. I was just thinking—how could a cannon fodder like me deserve a cheat skill? Still, this Protective Talisman is insanely strong. To think this power was left by my bro—wait, no, my son-in-law! He really just saved my pitiful hide.”