There was talk of traitors, and suspicions that should never have arisen. The two of them had made such a fuss that they'd actually managed to pique Old Zhan's curiosity.
No matter how much he disliked Old Bian and Du Lao Si, he couldn't ignore any secret information related to the Guardian Formation.
The Guardian Formation was a single, unified whole. Although each gate was nominally independent, they were all connected and supported the formation together. Every gate was a vital link.
If Zhen Gate ran into trouble, then even if the Kun Gate they guarded was impregnable, the formation as a whole would inevitably be damaged. In time, that would surely affect the operation of Kun Gate as well.
Once the formation's integrity was compromised, its overall power was bound to decline. There was no avoiding that.
So Old Zhan really couldn't ignore news about Kun Gate.
Still, he wasn't pleased with the way the two of them were putting on airs in front of him.
He chided them sharply. "You can bargain over other matters if you must, but the formation is a matter of great importance. It concerns Lord Tree Ancestor's cause and the cause of the entire Underground Race. No one can take it lightly. Are you two out of your minds, trying to bargain with me over this?"
Du Lao Si chuckled and scratched his head, making no attempt to argue.
Jiang Yue said, "Captain Zhan, anyone can make a grand speech. People like us are always on the fringes at Kun Gate. We're small fry, and we can only wear hats that fit our heads. All this talk about some great cause is too much for us to shoulder. At the end of the day, we're just trying to make a living. Don't try