131: The ancestor will snatch your wife for you

Head of the Zhang Family walked into the Zhang Family mansion with a face full of worry.

A servant immediately came to report, asking him to meet in the back garden.

Head of the Zhang Family knew that this was the time for a showdown.

He no longer thought much about it and walked straight towards the back garden.

In a garden in the back of the Zhang Family mansion.

Lin Mu was leisurely sitting on a stone stool, enjoying the scenery.

Zhang Linpeng stood respectfully to the side, occasionally introducing the situation of the Zhang Family to Lin Mu.

Suddenly, a voice came.

“A descendant of the Zhang Family, the current Head of the Family, Zhang Boyue, greets Old Ancestor.”

Lin Mu looked at Zhang Boyue with interest.

He saw him kneeling on both knees, sincerely bowing to Lin Mu.

His respectful attitude seemed completely genuine.

Lin Mu chuckled and said, “There are no outsiders here, Head of the Zhang Family. If you have any questions, just ask directly.”

Zhang Boyue’s expression froze for a moment, then he said, “This bow, I make it with true sincerity.”

“No matter what, Senior has helped the Zhang Family overcome a difficult challenge.”

“Since Senior has brought it up, I do indeed wish to inquire about a few things.”

Although he now knew that Lin Mu was not the Old Ancestor, Zhang Boyue still did not get up.

The Zhang Family needed a backer, and before he could clarify the whole story.

He had to maintain due respect.

Seeing this, Lin Mu did not say more.

He softly gestured, “You speak.”

Zhang Linpeng, who was behind him, heard this and knew Lin Mu was talking to him.

He quickly responded and stepped forward.

“Yes, Old Ancestor.”

Zhang Linpeng still addressed Lin Mu as Old Ancestor, which solidified his belief.

He walked in front of Zhang Boyue and helped him up with both hands.

Then he recounted everything that had happened since he met Lin Mu, from beginning to end.

After listening to Zhang Linpeng’s narration, Zhang Boyue couldn’t help but nod repeatedly.

He couldn't help but praise, “Third Brother, you truly never disappoint with your work.”

Then he raised both hands above his head and bowed to Zhang Linpeng.

“This time, the Zhang Family was able to escape disaster, and you, Third Brother, deserve the primary credit.”

Zhang Linpeng quickly returned the bow.

He repeatedly said, “I dare not take credit, if Head of the Family wants to thank someone, thank Head of the Family.”

Zhang Linpeng was reminding Head of the Zhang Family to quickly confirm Lin Mu’s identity as the Old Ancestor.

Hearing this, Zhang Boyue immediately reacted.

He bowed to Lin Mu again: “Thank you, Old Ancestor.”

Seeing that Zhang Boyue had already acknowledged his identity.

Lin Mu no longer put on airs.

He stood up and walked towards Zhang Boyue, helping him up with one hand.

“We are all family, so there’s no need to be so polite.”

“Since I have taken on this identity, I will naturally stand up for the Zhang Family.”

“Go and call the person who caused the trouble; I need to question him.”

Head of the Zhang Family and Zhang Linpeng exchanged glances upon hearing this.

Zhang Linpeng nodded knowingly and left.

Before long, Zhang Linpeng returned with a young man in his teens.

Along the way, Zhang Linpeng kept instructing the young man about something.

The young man nodded nervously and kept saying yes.

When the two got closer.

Zhang Linpeng cupped his hands and said, “Reporting to Old Ancestor, the person has been brought.”

After speaking, he snorted at the young man behind him.

The originally somewhat nervous young man, hearing this sound, immediately knelt down.

He said tremblingly, “Unfilial descendant Zhang Cheng, g-g-greets Old Ancestor.”

After speaking, he didn't dare to raise his head, remaining kneeling with his head down.

Seeing this, Lin Mu softly said, “Raise your head.”

Upon hearing Lin Mu’s words, Zhang Cheng subconsciously raised his head and looked at Lin Mu.

However, as soon as he thought of what Third Uncle had repeatedly instructed him on the way.

That he must maintain an attitude of reverence towards the Old Ancestor.

He hurriedly looked down at the ground again.

Lin Mu said, “Don’t be nervous. I called you here to ask you a few things. Just tell the truth.”

Zhang Cheng cupped his hands and said, “Yes, this unfilial son will certainly speak without reservation.”

Lin Mu tried to make his voice a little softer.

Then he said, “How did you get into a conflict with someone from the Ning Family?”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng immediately became even more nervous.

He looked fearfully at his father, Zhang Boyue.

Zhang Boyue angrily said, “Why are you looking at me? The Old Ancestor is asking you a question, why aren’t you honestly confessing?”

Zhang Cheng, reprimanded by his father, became even more at a loss for words.

Zhang Linpeng, standing nearby, saw this and quickly stepped forward to mediate.

“Old Ancestor, Cheng’er has been terrified for days and may find it difficult to explain the whole story clearly.”

“Why don’t I report to Old Ancestor on his behalf?”

Lin Mu indifferently said, “Very well.”

Zhang Linpeng mentally organized his words for a moment.

Then he began, “The cause is actually very simple.”

“Three years ago, Cheng’er unexpectedly met Miss Ning in the city and was stunned by her beauty.”

“He fell in love with her at first sight. Because he was young and ignorant, he didn’t know how to express his affection.”

“He actually forcibly brought her back to the Zhang Family.”

“Afterwards, Head of the Family learned of this matter, severely punished Cheng’er, and personally ordered someone to send Miss Ning back to the Ning Family.”

“Logically, this incident wasn’t that big of a deal.”

“Who knew that the Ning Family would be so unforgiving, insisting that the Zhang Family hand over Cheng’er to atone with his life.”

As Zhang Linpeng spoke to this point, Lin Mu suddenly interrupted him.

Then he asked Zhang Cheng, “Is what your Third Uncle said true?”

Zhang Cheng didn’t know why the Old Ancestor would ask this, and he replied nervously.

“Old Ancestor, forgive me, I know I was wrong.”

After saying that, he prostrated himself on the ground with both hands.

Lin Mu then continued, “I’m asking, did you truly fall in love with Miss Ning at first sight?”

Zhang Cheng couldn't help but be stunned.

Zhang Boyue and Zhang Linpeng were also dumbfounded.

Zhang Cheng thought of Miss Ning’s peerless beauty.

He didn’t know where the courage came from, but he suddenly stopped being nervous.

He firmly said, “Reporting to Old Ancestor, I truly fell in love with Miss Ning at first sight, and I hope Old Ancestor will grant my wish.”

At this moment, Zhang Boyue also reacted.

Hearing that his son was still so infatuated, he immediately became furious.

However, due to Lin Mu's presence, he couldn't openly scold him.

He could only say bitterly, “You scoundrel, you brought such a great disaster to the family, and you still refuse to repent.”

Seeing his father angry, Zhang Cheng dared not talk back.

He could only look at Lin Mu.

Lin Mu chuckled, “A fair maiden, a gentleman's good pursuit.”

“There’s nothing wrong with taking back the person you like.”

“However, you are indeed wrong.”

Zhang Cheng was confused by Lin Mu’s words.

Was he supporting him or opposing him?

Before he could think further, Lin Mu continued.

“Your mistake was doing something that only powerful people can do when you didn’t have the power.”

“That’s why you brought disaster upon the Zhang Family.”

Zhang Cheng immediately deflated like a punctured ball, slumping down.

The light in his eyes also dimmed a few shades.

However, just then, Lin Mu suddenly asked, “If I give you another chance, would you still dare to take her back?”

Zhang Cheng subconsciously wanted to say he would dare.

But then he thought of the Ning Family's strength and the Zhang Family's predicament.

He hesitated again.

Then he said, “I dare, but I won’t do it that way again.”

“At least not when I don’t have absolute power; I won’t be reckless again.”

After Zhang Cheng finished speaking, he honestly lowered his head.

Lin Mu intended to cause trouble for the Ning Family, and Zhang Cheng was the breakthrough point.

He naturally wouldn't let Zhang Cheng back down.

He said domineeringly, “You don’t have that power, but I, your Old Ancestor, do.”

“The wife that my Zhang Family member fancies, she won’t escape.”

“I, your Old Ancestor, promise you that in the future, I will take you to the Ning Family to bring back your wife.”

Zhang Cheng, hearing this, excitedly said, “Is Old Ancestor’s word true?”

His eyes were full of anticipation as he looked at Lin Mu.

Zhang Boyue, standing nearby, was afraid that Lin Mu would truly seek trouble with the Ning Family.

Although Lin Mu’s strength was unfathomable, the Ning Family was no pushover either.

Not to mention that the Ning Family also had a Divine Monarch Old Ancestor.

Just the fact that the Ning Family had a Divine Emperor backing them meant they were not someone his Zhang Family could afford to offend.

Thinking of this, he quickly reprimanded, “Presumptuous! The Old Ancestor is joking, are you taking it seriously?”

“Why aren’t you quickly retreating?”

As soon as Zhang Boyue finished speaking, he felt a cold aura envelop him.

His body shivered uncontrollably.

He then turned to look at Lin Mu, his eyes filled with fear and confusion.