Chapter 2626.

The scent of the tea carried a chill of ice; one did not need to taste it to know it was fine tea. Ancestor Gu Cang laughed heartily, "As long as Young Friend Lin does not mind, please, drink up."

Ancestor Gu Cang was extremely polite to Lin Moyu.

He was polite to the point of being excessive, which made Lin Moyu feel a hint of strangeness. After sitting down,

Ancestor Gu Cang enthusiastically invited Lin Moyu to have a cup. As the tea entered his mouth, its fragrance burst forth.

A crisp, cold sensation surged into his heart, and for a moment, memories swirled in Lin Moyu's mind.

He thought of the ice tea Yuzhu had brewed for him; the two teas had incredibly similar tastes, and he thought of Yuzhu.

Thinking of his wife, he fell into a trance of memories. Xiaomei also took a sip.

Her eyes also brimmed with nostalgia as memories of her past life surged; this was a tea only found in Hanshui Holy Land.

She used to drink it often. Not knowing their thoughts, Ancestor Gu Cang could not help but ask,

"Young Friend Lin, what do you think of my tea?"

Lin Moyu snapped back to reality.

"Good tea. The tea is icy and cold, containing the power of the Great Dao."

"It can clear the soul; it is indeed good tea," Ancestor Gu Cang laughed.

"Does Young Friend Lin know what kind of tea this is?"

Lin Moyu said, "You are testing me, Elder."

"Everyone knows that Hanshui Holy Land produces ice dao tea, but since you are asking this way, this must not be ice dao tea."

"How about I leave this question for my disciple to answer?"

Lin Moyu directly pushed the question to Xiaomei.

He believed Xiaomei definitely knew. Xiaomei said in a low voice, "It is Nine Extremes Glacier tea."

"However, this tea should be at the sixth level, not yet at the Nine Extremes." Ancestor Gu Cang was shocked on the spot.

He blurted out, "How did you know?"

Lin Moyu laughed.

"Did she answer correctly?"

Ancestor Gu Cang nodded, "Correct."

"But how did Young Friend Lin's disciple know?"

Lin Moyu shook his head.

"What do you think?"

Ancestor Gu Cang looked at Xiaomei, then at Lin Moyu.

He asked, half-doubting, "Does this little girl have a connection with the Three Ancestors?"

Lin Moyu chuckled, not answering directly.

Chapter 3343: As long as I am here, no one can touch us.

In Ancestor Gu Cang's eyes, only the ancestors of a few top forces could taste the specific grade so clearly. He feared it could only be the Three Ancestors.

Nine Extremes Glacier tea ranged from the most common first level to the top-tier ninth level. As for the eighth and ninth level Glacier tea, even Ancestor Gu Cang had never tasted them. Even the seventh level, he had only tasted once. Therefore, Ancestor Gu Cang instinctively believed that Xiaomei had a connection with the Three Ancestors.

Ancestor Gu Cang could never have imagined that Xiaomei was once a Ninth Realm Ancestor of the Hanshui Holy Land and had personally tasted Nine Extremes Glacier tea.

Thinking that Lin Moyu said Xiaomei was his disciple made him feel even more that Lin Moyu's relationship with the Three Ancestors was extraordinary, far exceeding his own. His attitude toward Lin Moyu became increasingly polite. "Young Friend Lin, what brings you here this time?"

Lin Moyu said, "There are indeed two things to attend to. First, I would like to ask you something, Senior." Ancestor Gu Cang said, "Feel free to ask, Young Friend."

Lin Moyu said, "I went to the Nether Race in the Western Continent some time ago and discovered that the Nether Race is using our human race as sacrifices. Do you know about this, Senior?"

Ancestor Gu Cang didn't even think and said directly, "I haven't involved myself in sect affairs for many years, so I am not very clear about most matters. However, I can inquire about it."

Lin Moyu nodded, "There is no rush for this matter. Let me talk about the second matter first."

"This second matter might put you in a difficult position." Ancestor Gu Cang said, "I don't mean to boast, but as long as it concerns the Holy Land, I can still make decisions. Feel free to speak, Young Friend." Lin Moyu said, "I have come to pick someone up."

Ancestor Gu Cang looked puzzled, "Pick someone up?" Lin Moyu nodded, "My wife, the current Saint Master, Saint Master Gu Hanyu."

Ancestor Gu Cang was stunned on the spot. "Young Friend Lin, did I hear that correctly? Could you say it again?" Lin Moyu said with a faint smile, "You heard correctly. It is Saint Master Gu Hanyu, my wife." Ancestor Gu Cang frowned deeply.

If anyone else had said this, Ancestor Gu Cang would have slapped them away long ago, but it was Lin Moyu. He held back and did not act. Ancestor Gu Cang said in a low voice, "Young Friend Lin, could you explain what is going on?" Lin Moyu said, "Some things are not convenient for me to say alone. Why not call Saint Master Gu Hanyu over? It would be better for her to explain it to you."

Ancestor Gu Cang nodded, "That would be best." He sent a message to Saint Master Gu Hanyu to come over. Although Saint Master Gu Hanyu was the Saint Master in charge of the Holy Land's affairs, she still had to be obedient in front of Ancestor Gu Cang. Strength was everything; titles were just titles.

Lin Moyu could feel that Ancestor Gu Cang's heart was very complicated right now; on one side was the Holy Land's rules, and on the other was himself. It made him somewhat conflicted. It was clear that Ancestor Gu Cang did not want to offend him because he thought the Three Ancestors stood behind him. Lin Moyu understood the stakes involved.

Ancestor Gu Cang sighed, "Young Friend Lin, do you know the rules of the Holy Land?" Lin Moyu laughed, "Rules are set by predecessors; it's not that descendants cannot break them. Immutable rules sometimes need to be updated. I don't want to put you in a difficult position, so I have thought of a few solutions." Ancestor Gu Cang's eyes brightened slightly, "Why don't you share them, Young Friend?"

Lin Moyu said, "The Saint Master of the Holy Land cannot marry outside. If Saint Master Gu Hanyu abdicates her position as Saint Master, can she then marry outside?" As soon as these words were spoken, Ancestor Gu Cang's brow furrowed even tighter. Since the founding of the Holy Land, there had only been Saint Masters who died in battle; there had never been a Saint Master who voluntarily abdicated. Although this idea sounded good, it was actually not feasible, as Xiaomei had previously mentioned.

There were only two possibilities for a Saint Master of the Hanshui Holy Land. One was to be promoted to a Seventh Realm Ancestor and select a successor before abdicating. However, a Seventh Realm Ancestor also could not marry outside; for the Holy Land, a Seventh Realm Ancestor was an extremely important combat force, whose importance was no less than that of a Saint Master. The other possibility was a Saint Master who died in battle.

In the early days of the Holy Land, after many years of war with the Wen Dao Sect, there were indeed Saint Masters who died in battle. Except for these two possibilities, there was no third path for a Saint Master. Now, wanting Saint Master Gu Hanyu to voluntarily abdicate—even if she really did—she would be a former Saint Master. For a former Saint Master to abdicate and then marry outside would be an insult to the Hanshui Holy Land, and they would never agree to it.

Although Ancestor Gu Cang did not explicitly refuse, he had actually told Lin Moyu that this path was not feasible. Lin Moyu said, "If the first method doesn't work, then there is only the second. But the second method is not very good, and I don't want to put Saint Master Gu Hanyu in a difficult position." Ancestor Gu Cang understood what Lin Moyu meant.

The first was to discuss it properly, and the second was to take action. Based on Ancestor Gu Cang's understanding of Lin Moyu, the fact that he dared to say this meant he must have confidence. But Lin Moyu's realm was only Dao Venerable 4th Realm. Where did his confidence come from? Could it be that he wanted the backing of the Three Ancestors? But would the Three Ancestors take action against them for his sake?

Ancestor Gu Cang had known the Three Ancestors for many years and felt that they would not take action for such a matter. He was somewhat confused, forcing a smile onto his aged face. "I believe we can always discuss a win-win solution." Lin Moyu laughed, "If this matter succeeds, we will be relatives. Naturally, it is best if we do not harm our harmonious relationship."

Xiaomei said nothing, drinking her tea to herself, acting as a qualified bystander. Moreover, she was watching her own teacher's drama, and she expressed that she was enjoying it very much. Soon, the space outside the valley twisted slightly, and the graceful, snow-like Saint Master Gu Hanyu appeared outside the valley. She walked with lotus steps.

She entered the valley and saw Lin Moyu in the courtyard, and she couldn't help but pause. A flash of light crossed her eyes. He really came! Memories surged like a tide.

She thought of what Lin Moyu had once said. Lin Moyu had once said that when he established a firm foothold, he would come to Hanshui Holy Land to marry her. At the time, she had just taken it as a joke; how easy was it to establish a firm foothold, let alone come to Hanshui Holy Land to marry her?

She didn't know how many years later that would be, and even tens of thousands of years seemed short. She hadn't expected that after only a few years, Lin Moyu would actually come. Not only did he come, but he was also drinking tea with Ancestor Gu Cang, and they seemed to have a good relationship. Saint Master Gu Hanyu had no idea what was happening.

After freezing for a second, she returned to normal, but that one second of hesitation had already given Ancestor Gu Cang an answer. Saint Master Gu Hanyu came before Ancestor Gu Cang and bowed to him, "Ancestor, what is the matter that you summoned me here?"

Ancestor Gu Cang did not hide anything. "Tell me about the matter between you and Young Friend Lin." Saint Master Gu Hanyu's delicate body trembled slightly, "The matter between him and me?" As she spoke, Saint Master Gu Hanyu looked at Lin Moyu, hoping to get an answer from him.

She could not use sound transmission to ask now; at this distance, sound transmission would surely be heard by Ancestor Gu Cang. Lin Moyu said, "Just tell the truth; there is no need to hide anything."

Saint Master Gu Hanyu said in a low voice, "Are you sure?" Lin Moyu said, "Sure. Don't worry, as long as I am here, no one can touch us." Hearing these words, Ancestor Gu Cang's brow twitched. With the calmest tone, Lin Moyu delivered the greatest threat, clearly telling him that he did not hold the Hanshui Holy Land in high regard!