The conversation with Gongsun Xuanlu was not very smooth.
That is because, although the Gongsun Clan helps others set up Mountain Protection Arrays, they usually require a trustworthy person as a guarantor.
Moreover, the Zhou Familyâs location in Jingguo Country is simply too far away, causing the Gongsun Clan to worry about the safety of any Array Masters sent there.
After all, just like Zhou Chun worries that an Array Master might intentionally leave a flaw in the array targeting the Zhou Family in the future.
Those invited to help set up formations also worry that the host might kill them to protect the secrecy of the task!
Much like how mortal emperors often kill the craftsmen who build their tombs to prevent the mechanisms inside from being known!
The Gongsun Clan is, after all, just a Golden Core family, if such a thing were to happen, they likely wouldnât have the capacity to cross multiple countries for revenge for the harmed clan member.
Such events have happened in the past.
Therefore, even if this deal could be highly profitable, they donât want to risk losing their lives for wealth!
No matter how Zhou Chun spoke, even if he swore oaths, Gongsun Xuanlu refused toagree.
Having exhausted words to no avail, Zhou Chun became somewhat angry, and solemnly said, "Taoist Friend Gongsun, I sincerely wish to invite your familyâs Array Masters to assist and am willing to pay a generous reward, yet your refusal is disheartening and unkind!"
Faced with his remarks, Gongsun Xuanlu remained unfazed and shook his head slightly, saying, "Taoist Friend Zhou misunderstands, it is not that I am unkind, but my duty is to ensure the safety of my clan members. Since you are also a family cultivator, you should understand my concerns."
"So be it, if Taoist Friend Gongsun is as inflexible as oil and salt, then I have nothing more to say and can only seek other help!"
Zhou Chun gazed deeply at the other party, and without wasting time, immediately stood up and left.
Just as Zhou Chun was about to leave the Gongsun Clanâs mountain gate, a loud voice suddenly rang out behind him.
"Senior, please wait, junior Gongsun Yuanji is willing to assist in setting up the array!"
Hmm?
Zhou Chunâs expression changed, he stopped immediately, and turned to look behind him.
He saw a thin middle-aged man with Middle Stage Purple Mansion cultivation, walking quickly towards him.
Just as he prepared to hear the explanation from this thin middle-aged man, the angry voice of Gongsun Xuanlu also rang out: "Gongsun Yuanji, get back to your residence immediately!"
Before the voice fell, a streak of green light swept towards Gongsun Yuanji, seemingly to engulf him.
Seeing this, an intense expression flashed in Zhou Chunâs eyes, and he raised his hand to release a golden light that shattered the green light apart.
"Taoist Friend Zhou, what is the meaning of this? Do you mean to become enemies with our Gongsun family?"
Gongsun Xuanluâs figure quickly appeared outside, looking at Zhou Chun with a mix of shock and anger, questioning sharply.
At the same time, the Gongsun Clanâs Mountain Protection Array seemed like a sleeping giant beast suddenly awoken, exuding a daunting aura that made Zhou Chunâs heart tremble.
As an Array Dao Noble Family that once had an Array Grandmaster, the Gongsun Clanâs Mountain Protection Array was naturally very powerful.
Even if, due to the spirit vein level, it couldnât match the Mountain Protection Arrays of major sects, it could still withstand attacks from one or two Nascent Soul Stage cultivators without much issue.
This was the reason Gongsun Xuanlu initially dared to let Zhou Chun enter their mountain gate and wasnât afraid of offending him at all.
But since Zhou Chun had taken action now, he naturally wouldnât retreat.
Besides, he didnât believe Gongsun Xuanlu would truly dare to activate the mountain gate array to kill him.
Even if Gongsun Xuanlu really did, with his abilities, if a full fight broke out, mutual destruction was not impossible.
So he fearlessly smiled lightly and said, "Taoist Friend Gongsun has spoken too strongly, Zhou Mou and the Gongsun family have no grievances, naturally, I donât wish to be enemies with Gongsun Clan. But since this young friend is willing to help Zhou Mou with difficulties, Zhou Mou cannot let Taoist Friend Gongsun harm him!"
Seeing this fearless demeanor, Gongsun Xuanluâs anger subsided slightly, and he said solemnly, "Taoist Friend Zhou, you were likely deceived, Gongsun Yuanjiâs expertise in array formations is quite mediocre, let alone a Forbidden Formation, he cannot even set up slightly advanced ordinary arrays!"
"Is that so? Young friend, what do you say?"
Speaking, Zhou Chunâs gaze instinctively fell on the middle-aged man named Gongsun Yuanji.
Faced with his gaze, the middle-aged man didnât look at Gongsun Xuanluâs sullen face, replied with a respectful and serious expression, "Senior, donât worry, although juniorâs expertise in arrays is mediocre, I can recommend an adept array master, whose skills are comparable to our clanâs Supreme Elder!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun, despite knowing there must be more to the story, smiled and nodded, "Well then! Zhou Mou only seeks an adept Array Master to assist, and generous rewards will follow upon completion!"
Having spoken, he looked at Gongsun Xuanlu with a half-smile and said, "Since Taoist Friend Gongsun is unwilling to help, Zhou Mou will not force it, but please do not spoil Zhou Mouâs opportunity, otherwise donât blame Zhou Mou for breaking the rules!"
He turned the threat back on the other party!
Seeing this demeanor, Gongsun Xuanlu was both shocked and angry, his expression shifting constantly.