Chapter 3344: If All Else Fails, I Can Only Use Virtue to Convince People

Saint Master Gu Hanyu took a deep breath; she chose to believe Lin Moyu's words.

Saint Master Gu Hanyu recounted her history with Lin Moyu in detail without holding anything back, for she knew very well.

An old fellow like Ancestor Gu Cang, who had lived for a million years, had long since become a master of human nature; if she hid anything, she would certainly be found out. After hearing her story, Ancestor Gu Cang's brows knit even tighter.

"A lianli branch… it actually turned out to be a lianli branch. In that case, you both don't even know if you truly fell in love with each other, or if it was just the effect of the lianli branch."

He was astonished. At that time, Lin Moyu was so weak, yet he had managed to force Saint Master Gu Hanyu into a state of sharing life and death. This was not something an ordinary cultivator could achieve; in the eyes of others, it was nothing short of a miracle.

Lin Moyu chuckled, "That doesn't really matter anymore, does it?" Ancestor Gu Cang let out a sigh.

"Indeed, it no longer matters. The lianli branch is unsolvable," Lin Moyu said.

"You know the cause and effect now, so let us discuss what should be done next." Ancestor Gu Cang coughed lightly.

"To be honest, I personally do not object to you being together, but the rules of our ancestors are set in stone."

"The Saint Master cannot marry outside, and there is no precedent for a Saint Master to voluntarily abdicate. Even if one wanted to set a precedent, it would be difficult to obtain the consent of the other ancestors. Although I have lived the longest among the ancestors, I cannot turn the Holy Land into my own personal domain."

"Young Friend Lin, what do you think of this? I will go and consult with the other ancestors, and then I will give Young Friend Lin an answer." Lin Moyu said, "That is only appropriate."

"If we can reach a good outcome, that would naturally be for the best." Ancestor Gu Cang looked at Saint Master Gu Hanyu. "Hanyu, you and Young Friend Lin haven't seen each other in many years, so stay here and keep Young Friend Lin company."

"I will go and consult with the other ancestors." After saying this, Ancestor Gu Cang walked quickly toward the teleportation array outside the valley.

A cold wind blew from outside the valley, but as soon as it entered, it turned warm; inside the valley, it was spring all year round. It was very comfortable. A strange expression crossed Saint Master Gu Hanyu's delicate face, and her beautiful eyes stared unblinkingly at Lin Moyu.

It was as if she were seeing Lin Moyu for the first time. Lin Moyu smiled and said, "Is there something strange about your husband?"

Saint Master Gu Hanyu asked, "How did you do it?" Lin Moyu knew what Saint Master Gu Hanyu meant.

As a Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable ancestor of the Holy Land, Ancestor Gu Cang had actually been able to speak with him so calmly and even think of ways to help. In Saint Master Gu Hanyu's eyes, this was absolutely impossible. Who was Ancestor Gu Cang?

He had once fought across the world, decisive in killing, and even others in the Holy Land were somewhat afraid of him. Yet now, he was able to speak to Lin Moyu in such a gentle tone, which Saint Master Gu Hanyu could not understand. She almost thought that Lin Moyu was Ancestor Gu Cang's illegitimate son. Lin Moyu smiled and said, "Sit down and have some tea."

"This is Nine Extremes Glacier tea. I imagine it's not easy for you to drink this usually." Saint Master Gu Hanyu frowned and gave a light huff. "What is my status? Nine Extremes Glacier tea is merely my daily ration."

At this moment, Xiaomei suddenly spoke up, "As the Saint Master, you generally drink second-grade Glacier tea. You can only occasionally drink third-grade." Saint Master Gu Hanyu was slightly stunned. "Little girl, what is your name?"

Xiaomei stood up and bowed to Saint Master Gu Hanyu. "Xiaomei greets Mistress Hanyu." Lin Moyu said, "Xiaomei is the disciple I took in. Isn't she quite clever?" Saint Master Gu Hanyu nodded. "She does look quite clever."

As she spoke, she took out a jade tablet, which was clearly a fine magic treasure. "This is a gift for our first meeting." Saint Master Gu Hanyu did not object to how Xiaomei addressed her, which meant she acknowledged her status as Lin Moyu's wife.

Xiaomei took the jade tablet, her face full of smiles. "Thank you, Mistress. Mistress is very generous, much more generous than Teacher." Lin Moyu gave a light huff. "You talk too much. Drink your tea!" Xiaomei giggled.

Continuing to act as a bystander, Lin Moyu brewed a fresh cup of tea for Saint Master Gu Hanyu and handed it over. "Try this. Seventh-grade Glacier tea; you probably don't get to drink this often." Saint Master Gu Hanyu took the tea but did not drink it. She continued to stare at Lin Moyu. "How exactly did you do it?"

Lin Moyu smiled. "That is a long story. Even if I were to make a long story short, it wouldn't be something I could explain in a short time. In short, your husband is quite powerful now; even Ancestor Gu Cang has to give me face."

Saint Master Gu Hanyu did not press further; now was not the time to ask about such things. She said in a low voice, "Even if Ancestor Cang gives you face, the Holy Land is not Ancestor Cang's personal domain. He must respect the opinions of the other ancestors. Especially Ice Ancestor, who will certainly not agree. Our matter will not be so easy."

Saint Master Gu Hanyu's words carried a hint of worry. She knew the internal situation of Hanshui Holy Land like the back of her hand and understood the personality of each ancestor. She knew clearly that her affair with Lin Moyu would not be easy to resolve. Lin Moyu said, "Do not worry. There is nothing in this world that cannot be solved. Since your husband is here, then leave the matter to me."

Saint Master Gu Hanyu said, "Although you are very powerful, you are only at the Dao Venerable 4th Realm after all." Saint Master Gu Hanyu did not continue, seemingly not wanting to strike a blow at Lin Moyu regarding his cultivation realm. Lin Moyu smiled and said nothing. He whispered, "Xiaomei, do you know who Ice Ancestor is?"

Xiaomei thought for a moment. "It should be Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing. If it really is her, then I'm afraid there will be some trouble. She is very traditional and has a bad temper. She doesn't know how to be flexible in many things." From Xiaomei's brief description, Lin Moyu already had a rough idea of what kind of person Ice Ancestor was.

Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing; just looking at the name, she should be from Saint Master Gu Hanyu's line. Lin Moyu asked again, "Hanyu, is the Ice Ancestor you mentioned Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing?" Saint Master Gu Hanyu said, "Xiaomei is right. Ice Ancestor's temper is indeed not very good, and she is inflexible, but she is still very good to me. If I beg her, perhaps…" Xiaomei shook her head.

"It is useless. No matter how good Ice Ancestor is to you in private, when it comes to major matters, she will not show favoritism and will only handle things according to the rules." Saint Master Gu Hanyu was somewhat surprised. Why did Xiaomei know this so clearly? Lin Moyu asked, "Hanyu, is what Xiaomei said correct?" Saint Master Gu Hanyu nodded.

"Xiaomei is right. Ice Ancestor does indeed have such a character; she never shows favoritism in major matters. Moreover, Ice Ancestor and Ancestor Gu Cang do not get along and have quarreled before. She will certainly not agree to this matter." While the two were speaking, Lin Moyu had already found information on Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing.

Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing became a Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable ancestor 180,000 years ago, while Xiaomei had undergone reincarnation 200,000 years ago. Therefore, in terms of seniority, Xiaomei was higher than her. When Xiaomei reincarnated, Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing should not have yet cultivated to the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable. However, judging by Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing's personality of being able to quarrel with Ancestor Gu Cang, she was not the type of person who could be suppressed by seniority.

Even if Xiaomei revealed her identity, it would be useless. Lin Moyu whispered, "Such people who are too obsessed with rules are indeed troublesome. If all else fails, I can only use virtue to convince people."

Saint Master Gu Hanyu almost spat out the Glacier tea in her mouth. "Use virtue to convince people?" Lin Moyu said, "Martial virtue is also virtue." He passed off using martial force to convince people as using virtue, even talking about martial virtue. Saint Master Gu Hanyu was speechless. "Can't there be another way?"

She was, after all, the Saint Master of Hanshui Holy Land. She was extremely unwilling to have a falling out with Hanshui Holy Land, yet she stood firmly on Lin Moyu's side. As for whether it was the influence of the lianli branch, it was no longer important. Lin Moyu asked, "Besides Ancestor Cang and Ice Ancestor, are there any other Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable ancestors in the Holy Land?"

Saint Master Gu Hanyu said, "There is one more. Ancestor Mu Chen!" Chapter 3345: It Means Exactly What It Says

Saint Master Gu Hanyu said softly, "Ancestor Mu Chen, originally named Mu Chen, was once a disciple of the Holy Land. Later, he fell in love with a female disciple of the Holy Land and they became Dao companions. Later, Ancestor Mu Chen became an ancestor and even cultivated to the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable. However, Ancestor Mu Chen has always stayed out of affairs, especially after his Dao companion sealed herself. He speaks even less." From Saint Master Gu Hanyu's words, one could tell.

Ancestor Mu Chen was a devoted person, guarding his Dao companion's side every day, never leaving even an inch even though she had sealed herself. Ancestor Gu Cang and Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing represented the two factions within Hanshui Holy Land. If the two sides disagreed, this matter would be very difficult to handle and might lead to a long stalemate, which would instead put Saint Master Gu Hanyu in a difficult position of having to choose. If both sides were in agreement and did not allow it, then it would be easier to handle; Lin Moyu would just take action and snatch the person.

Although Hanshui Holy Land was strong, Lin Moyu was not afraid, but this was the worst outcome. Neither he nor Saint Master Gu Hanyu wanted this, so Lin Moyu hoped to find a third-party force to break the balance between the two sides. Now it seemed his hope had fallen through.

Xiaomei suddenly said, "If Ancestor Mu Chen could speak up, it would not be useless. Although Ancestor Mu Chen doesn't speak much, he is still a Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable ancestor and still possesses power. Moreover, there are many people in the Holy Land who follow him." Saint Master Gu Hanyu felt increasingly strange. She was very curious why Xiaomei knew so much about the affairs inside Hanshui Holy Land. Lin Moyu asked.

"Who are the followers of Ancestor Mu Chen?" Saint Master Gu Hanyu said, "In the Holy Land, it is basically divided into two parts: one is our Gu family, and the other is disciples with other surnames. Among the disciples with other surnames, there are elders and also ancestors, the strongest of whom is Ancestor Mu Chen. They naturally follow Ancestor Mu Chen." Speaking to this point, Lin Moyu already understood the power dynamics within Hanshui Holy Land.

The disciples with other surnames naturally had to seek a backer for the sake of their own rights and interests. Undoubtedly, the strongest among them, Ancestor Mu Chen, was their best backer. The disciples of the Gu family were not a monolith either; the faction led by Ancestor Gu Cang and the faction led by Ice Ancestor Gu Hanbing formed two different sects. Thus, the interior of Hanshui Holy Land was a tripod, except one of the legs did not really involve itself in affairs.