But as long as Zhou Chun reached the Purple Mansion Late Stage, he would barely be worthy of Su Yuzhen in their eyes and would not tarnish the reputation of the Su Family.
Zhou Chun also did not want to expose the true foundation of the Zhou Family before he successfully formed his Core, so he only performed adequately, never overdoing it.
Due to many pressing matters, after spending less than half a month with his Dao companion in the Jiangzhou Su Family, he returned to his clan.
Upon returning, Zhou Chun directly headed to the Wasteland Territory.
Considering the trouble he had stirred up last time in the Wasteland Territory, Zhou Chun kept the Thunder Flood Dragon, Baibai, inside the Spirit Beast Pouch and traveled by water himself.
After considerable effort reaching the Wasteland Territory, he first visited Lin Hongyu at the Jade Mining Mountain Base.
"Elder Lin, in your opinion, what are the chances of Elder Lin Wan'er successfully opening her Purple Mansion during this secluded meditation?"
Inside the Jade Mining Mountain cave dwelling, after exchanging pleasantries, Zhou Chun directly asked Lin Hongyu about Lin Wan'er's seclusion.
Previously, Lin Hongyu had come to the Great Zhou Kingdom to find Spiritual Objects for her adopted daughter to assist in opening her Purple Mansion, and indeed, she had found a suitable one.
After some preparations, Lin Wan'er had secluded herself in Jade Mining Mountain a year ago.
Hearing his words, Lin Hongyu shook her head slightly with uncertainty and said, "It's hard to say; although Wan'er is well-prepared, opening the Purple Mansion is no easy feat. It all depends on her own fortune!"
Hearing this, Zhou Chun could only remain silent.
His own opening of the Purple Mansion had gone smoothly due to unique personal reasons, without much difficulty.
But he knew that for others, opening the Purple Mansion was not as easy as it had been for him.
If Lin Wan'er were to fail, it was to be expected.
After being silent for a while, Zhou Chun quickly collected himself and then looked at Lin Hongyu again, saying, "Elder, you must be aware of the Demon Element Realm's invasion of the Tianling Region by now. The younger generation has come from the Great Zhou Kingdom with sufficient 'Yellow Dragon Stone,' and the 'Nine Palaces Yellow Dragon Formation' at Tuyun Ridge will soon be fully operational."
"Therefore, after discussing it with the Supreme Elders, we'd like to ask you to oversee Tuyun Ridge once the formation is successfully deployed. What do you think, Elder Lin?"
Hearing this, Lin Hongyu also fell silent, showing a contemplative expression.
She clearly understood Zhou Chun's intentions.
If the war between the two Cultivation Worlds reached a stalemate, acts of sabotage from behind enemy lines were bound to occur.
Especially from the Demon Element Realm, as invaders traveling from afar, they wouldn't mind shattering the countries of Tianling.
Cultivators would definitely attempt to circumvent the front lines and wreak havoc from behind.
In such a scenario, the Zhou Family, now considered a noble lineage in Jingguo Country, would inevitably become a target.
The Zhou Family, however, notably lacked a Golden Core Stage Cultivator in public.
Such a "title without substance" Cultivator family might be taken as the "chicken" for a lesson by those Demon Cultivators.
"I have no issues going to Tuyun Ridge, but aren't you afraid that my actions might bring trouble to the Zhou Family?"
After a long contemplation, Lin Hongyu still expressed her concerns.
Her previous assignment to the Jade Mining Mountain Base was precisely because the Zhou Family feared that revealing her identity might invite calamity.
Now, sending her to Tuyun Ridge would still involve similar risks.
"Times change, now the Demon Element Realm has invaded Tianling Region, and a grand war will unfold between the two Cultivation Worlds. In such a war, a Golden Core Stage Cultivator like Elder Lin helping the Tianling Region would likely be welcomed by the Green Lotus Temple."
"Moreover, if it truly comes to you taking action, Elder Lin, it would inevitably mean that the Zhou Family is facing a great calamity. At that time, surviving the calamity would be the priority, without concern for any aftermath!"
By the end of his speech, Zhou Chun couldn't help but reveal a wry smile.
If he had the choice, he naturally wouldn't want Lin Hongyu to be exposed so soon.
But sadly, not everything could go perfectly as desired.
With the current complicated situation, if Lin Hongyu stayed in the Wasteland Territory, she might not be able to assist the Zhou Family in time should they face real danger.
Thus, despite the risks, he had to choose the lesser of two evils.
"Alright, then after Wan'er finishes her seclusion, I will go to Tuyun Ridge to oversee."
Lin Hongyu nodded, finally agreeing to the matter.
"With such generosity, Elder, I, on behalf of the Zhou Family, would like to express my gratitude in advance!"
Zhou Chun's expression brightened, and he immediately bowed deeply in thanks to Lin Hongyu.
After discussing a few more matters, Zhou Chun took his leave.
After leaving Lin Hongyu's cave dwelling, Zhou Chun called Xu Fu, his capable general, to his side.
"In the years I was not at the family, I was unable to fulfill the promise I made to you in time. Do you harbor any complaints?"
Atop a mountain peak, Zhou Chun stood with his hands clasped behind his back, overlooking the cultivators busying themselves below, and asked in a mild tone.
A step behind him, Xu Fu, now appearing middle-aged, quickly bowed and responded, "I would not dare."
"Is it just that you do not dare, or do you actually harbor some?" Zhou Chun asked again.
These words frightened Xu Fu, causing his complexion to change drastically as he quickly knelt and said solemnly, "Absolutely not, from the beginning until now, I have never harbored any resentment towards the Clan Leader. If I lie..."