"Lately, everything seems calm on the surface in Lingchuan City, but underneath, the undercurrents are surging."
With free hands, Gongsun Li, who had been massaging Lu Zixun, took out a document and placed it on the table.
"The Gongsun Family has received numerous requests from clans to produce Array Formation Plates, and these families are now in a state where everyone feels endangered."
Lu Zixun could understand the situation somewhat.
After all, as Gu Qing had said earlier, the condition Tan Ye offered was to make the Gu Family a puppet.
Families that don’t obey the puppet’s orders would naturally have Tan Ye take care of them.
Since the Gu Family did not accept Tan Ye’s condition, they would surely warn other families about Tan Ye.
Warned families, clustering together, would naturally seek out the Gongsun Family to add a layer of assurance for their own family’s safety.
Hence, Zeng Haoyang had mentioned earlier that Lu Zixun should pay extra attention to the situation in the Gongsun Family.
Probably only the Array Formation Plates of the Gongsun Family could withstand annihilation by the Abnormal Creatures.
During this period, the Gongsun Family must certainly be seen as a thorn in Tan Ye’s side, wishing to eliminate them immediately.
Standing up to see the document pushed forward by Gongsun Li, which listed the families requesting the production of Array Formation Plates,
The sheer number of them made Lu Zixun take a second glance.
"Ding—System Prompt Sound detects Gongsun Li’s concern value +4000."
"There are simply too many families, and creating Array Formation Plates is not something that can be done overnight."
Heaving a light sigh, worry spread across Gongsun Li’s face, "At this time, Abnormal Creatures are sure to find opportunities to invade the Gongsun Family."
Lu Zixun did not respond immediately.
A contemplative look flashed in his eyes, and after a moment of silence, he said, "You are now the Family Head of the Gongsun Family, how many in the Gongsun Family can you mobilize?"
"If it’s based on my word..."
Frowning and pursing her lips, Gongsun Li said, "Perhaps only half of the Gongsun Family’s people would follow my command. However, Lord Cat, if you return with me and get the previous Guardian Beast’s Token, I can assure that eighty percent would heed my command."
Lu Zixun raised an eyebrow; it seemed his status as a Guardian Beast had quite a high standing in the Gongsun Family.
"What are we waiting for then, let’s skip out of here."
Jumping off the desk, Lu Zixun walked out of the office.
The way to protect the Gongsun Family now was naturally not to let the Abnormal Creatures breach them from the inside.
After all, with the grand formation outside of the Gongsun Family, as long as Tan Ye could not make a move and no traitor inside undoes the grand formation, the Gongsun Family could still hold out for reinforcements to arrive.
Turning his head, Lu Zixun saw Gongsun Li’s clumsy gait in high heels and slowed down, shaking his head.
To wear high heels despite the discomfort, isn’t that just looking for trouble?
After Gongsun Li and Zeng Haoyang managed to take leave, Lu Zixun got into Gongsun Li’s convertible red sports car.
Looking at the streamlined body of the car, Lu Zixun couldn’t help but stare at Gongsun Li; he had not expected her to be a wealthy beauty.
"Lord Cat, fasten your seatbelt."
Inserting the key, Gongsun Li switched to a pair of flat shoes and stepped on the gas.
The red sports car shot forward like an arrow leaving a bow, turning into a streak of red light speeding into the distance.
Caught unawares, Lu Zixun was thrown back, pressing hard against the seat.
Seeing this, Gongsun Li’s red lips parted with a silvery laugh.
"Ding—System Prompt Sound detects Gongsun Li’s happiness value +4000."
Lu Zixun, who had intended to use Magnetic Field Control to adjust his position, heard Gongsun Li’s laughter and simply decided to stay as he was.
A little girl frowning all day, burdened with heavy thoughts, is not good.
When they arrived at the Gongsun Family mansion, Lu Zixun wanted to punish himself for his recent recklessness with a drink.
Gongsun Li’s driving skills were terrifying.
Without slowing down, gracefully turning corners, she completed a journey that normally took more than forty minutes in just ten.
Now Lu Zixun’s head was buzzing, feeling like even the cat wasn’t well.
Parking the car aside, Gongsun Li had a smile at the corner of her mouth.
She picked up the utterly dejected Lu Zixun from the passenger seat and carried him towards the mansion’s main gate.
"Thank you, Lord Cat."
Just as she was about to knock on the door, Gongsun Li bent down to Lu Zixun’s ear and whispered.
"Ding— System detected +4000 gratitude value from Gongsun Li."
Hearing Gongsun Li’s thanks,
Lu Zixun looked up at Gongsun Li, his eyes full of satisfaction.
This little girl was truly understanding.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Gently tapping the door three times, Gongsun Li stepped back and quietly waited.
Soon the door opened, and a child resembling an ancient Attendant Student respectfully called out to Gongsun Li.
Taking a surprised glance at the child, Lu Zixun pondered—was the Gongsun Family still following the old private school education model?
Smiling slightly and nodding to the child, Gongsun Li led Lu Zixun with big strides toward the center of the mansion, the Sacrificial Hall.
She had already informed the family of their arrival, and by now the Gongsun Family elders should be there.
"Ding— System detected +4000 concern value from Gongsun Li."
Gongsun Li, measuringly worried, looked down at Lu Zixun, knowing the elders were tough to handle.
Just as the System Prompt Sound rang out, they looked at each other.
Lu Zixun grinned and lifted his paw to pat her arm: "Don’t worry, I have everything under control."
Gongsun Li, who had been quite anxious, couldn’t help but chuckle, raising her hand to stroke Lu Zixun’s chin.
"If Lord Cat were a boy, he would definitely be the type that girls like a lot."
She feigned a wistful sigh.
Lu Zixun and Gongsun Li chatted and laughed along the way, lightening the previously oppressive atmosphere.
In the Sacrificial Hall, a cat jade pendant was placed in the center of the hall, covered by a glass dome as if on display.
One of the middle-aged men, who bore a striking resemblance to Gongsun Li between the brows, occasionally looked up towards the door, his eyes filled with inseparable concern.
"I say, Eagle, you might as well stop looking."
A middle-aged man boasting a goatee scoffed, flicking his mustache: "The so-called Guardian Beast didn’t even show up yesterday, did it? It seems your daughter has just fooled you. It’s a shame how great hopes often lead to greater disappointments."
As soon as the words fell, the goatee man’s mouth was plugged by a piece of ice.
Gongsun Li walked in carrying Lu Zixun,
Sweeping a glance around the Sacrificial Hall, Lu Zixun coldly said, "No matter what, Li Li is the Family Head; is it so easy for anyone to mock the Family Head?"
Seeing their Guardian Beast reveal Ice Ability, the other elders in the Sacrificial Hall began to buzz with discussion.
The goatee man, whose mouth Lu Zixun had sealed, huffed and shattered the ice block.