Catastrophic necromancer

Chapter 3389: Just Refuse Directly

When handling affairs, Gu Hanyu’s dignity as Holy Lord was undoubtedly displayed.

Lin Moyu admired Gu Hanyu’s beauty. This kind of beauty was rare to see and very attractive.

The Cold Water Holy Land was very strict in recruiting disciples, but their process wasn’t actually complicated at all.

The Cold Ice Ancient Path that opened each year was the first step. Actually, anyone who could successfully complete two-thirds of it had a chance to join the Cold Water Holy Land.

Those who couldn’t even complete two-thirds, or were afraid of freezing to death after only walking half, were eliminated early on.

This step tested one’s determination. If one’s determination wasn’t even this firm, then they didn’t qualify to join the Cold Water Holy Land.

Those who could complete two-thirds were considered to have passed.

Even if they couldn’t join the Cold Water Holy Land, the Holy Land would arrange for them to join various small sects within their sphere of influence as disciples, setting them on the path of cultivation.

These people weren’t completely without chance. As long as their future performance was impressive enough, they would still have a chance to rejoin the Cold Water Holy Land.

This had always been the Cold Water Holy Land’s practice, but these people were required to make an oath not to reveal this matter.

The outside world didn’t know at all that as long as one completed two-thirds, they might have a chance to change their fate.

So many people gave up and turned back before even completing half.

Their determination wasn’t firm enough. They were destined to be ordinary people, living less than a hundred years, and destined to never experience a broader world.

As for those who completed the full course, they had already proven their determination. At worst, they could be sent to various small sects to become elite disciples.

The second test of the Cold Water Holy Land examined their perception of power.

Formations were set up in the great hall. They would enter the formations to sense different types of power, thus determining which kind of cultivation technique they were more suited for.

At the same time, the formations could further judge their talent strength.

After this, the third test examined their minds.

This test was divided into two steps. First was the Great Dao oath, swearing to never betray the Cold Water Holy Land and never do anything harmful to it.

Second was using formations to create illusions, once again verifying if their hearts were strong enough.

These three tests determined the future paths of these seven people.

In Lin Moyu’s view, although it wasn’t perfect, it was already sufficient.

Cultivation was a long road. There was no need to rush too much. Many things needed to be tested by time.

The entire test lasted nearly half a day before ending. Gu Hanyu decided where the seven people would go.

Five of them were sent to the outer sect of the Cold Water Holy Land, starting as menial workers.

The other two performed better. Although they also entered the outer sect, they directly became outer sect disciples and didn’t need to do menial work.

According to the Cold Water Holy Land, they only recruited two disciples this year. The other five were still menial workers and didn’t count as disciples.

After the seven were taken away, Lin Moyu smiled and asked, “Actually, small matters like recruiting disciples can be left to others. You, as the Holy Lord, don’t need to personally handle it, right?”

Gu Hanyu said, “I’m used to it. I’m not at ease unless I oversee some things myself.”

Lin Moyu said, “But that way you’ll be very tired.”

Gu Hanyu said, “It’s fine. It just takes up some cultivation time, but nothing else.”

In the years Gu Hanyu had led the Cold Water Holy Land, all affairs of the Holy Land were in good order, better than under the previous Holy Lord.

That’s why the elders trusted Gu Hanyu so much, letting her decide her successor herself without interfering.

Little Mei said, “In the past, there were several Holy Lords who only focused on their own cultivation and left the Holy Land’s affairs to others to manage. Later, the Holy Land’s affairs became a mess, and even several power factions emerged. The Holy Land almost split apart.”

Gu Hanyu said, “Plum Ancestor is right. Later, it was the elders who intervened and suppressed the situation, stabilizing the Holy Land. But the Holy Land’s vitality was damaged and took many years to recover.”

“So as Holy Lord, one still needs to manage more. This way, the Holy Land can remain stable.”

Lin Moyu asked, “Why not consider using a technological treasure to manage? Like Luolian in the mall?”

Gu Hanyu said, “I want to, but such technological treasures that can serve as managers aren’t easy to obtain. Looking at the entire Origin Continent, besides the mall, where else would have them?”

Lin Moyu was stunned for a moment, “You mean, only the mall has such treasures?”

Gu Hanyu suddenly smiled, “So there are things you don’t know too?”

Lin Moyu smiled, “Don’t joke. How many years have I been cultivating? How could I know more than you?”

Gu Hanyu made an “oh” sound, “Are you saying I’m old?”

Lin Moyu’s smile didn’t change, “I believe in Hanyu’s broad-mindedness. She certainly wouldn’t think that way. I didn’t expect such technological treasures to be so rare.”

Gu Hanyu made an “mm” sound, “Technological treasures were originally rare. Naturally, such technological treasures that can manage affairs are even rarer.”

“I once asked the Lu Feng Chamber of Commerce. There are some technological treasures that can assist, but they’re far from reaching Luolian’s level. There aren’t even any that reach half of it.”

Lin Moyu vaguely sensed something was off.

If such treasures were so rare, how did Xiao Zhantian happen to obtain one back then?

Was it really just luck?

Lin Moyu believed in luck, but never completely believed in luck.

Vaguely, he sensed a conspiracy, as if a pair of big hands were laying out a plan.

Whether himself or Xiao Zhantian, they all seemed to be pieces in this game.

Gu Hanyu noticed the change in Lin Moyu’s expression, “What did you think of?”

Lin Moyu said, “I thought of some things. Something feels off. Let me think it through before I tell you properly.”

Gu Hanyu nodded, “Then you think first. Tell me when you’ve figured it out.”

At this time, a disciple walked into the great hall.

Gu Nianshui came to the hall and was about to bow to Gu Hanyu when she suddenly froze, staring at Lin Moyu without blinking.

Lin Moyu also saw Gu Nianshui and couldn’t help but smile, “What a coincidence. Long time no see.”

Gu Nianshui instinctively asked, “Why are you here?”

Gu Hanyu knew they knew each other, but she still introduced, “Lin Moyu is now a guest elder. Nianshui, what brings you here?”

Gu Nianshui immediately reacted, unable to hide her inner awkwardness, but on the surface she still bowed, “Gu Nianshui greets the Holy Lord, greets Elder Lin. The young master of the Wu family has been asking when the Holy Lord plans to see him.”

Gu Hanyu said, “Right now then. Call him over.”

Gu Nianshui nodded, “Alright, I’ll have someone bring him here immediately.”

Lin Moyu smiled, “Does Hanyu know who Wu Xingguang wants to propose to?”

Gu Hanyu shook her head, “The visiting card I received only said he came on behalf of the Wu family to propose, but didn’t say to whom.”

Lin Moyu said, “According to the information I received, the person he wants to propose to is Hanyu’s sister, Gu Hanjing!”

Gu Hanyu’s brows suddenly furrowed, “Hanjing? That’s impossible!”

Gu Hanyu was somewhat agitated. Lin Moyu found it strange. How could the usually calm Gu Hanyu suddenly become so agitated? There must be something behind this.

Lin Moyu said, “If you don’t agree, just refuse directly.”

Gu Hanyu said, “I can refuse now, but I’m a bit worried.”

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