In summary, with the Zhou Family's current strength, as long as they don't attract suspicion and envy from major sects like the Moon Wheel Sect, a few rumors cannot affect them in the slightest.
As such, Zhou Chun didn't bother to pay attention to those rumors, merely instructing Zhou Xinyi to begin preparations for the second Golden Core Ceremony, so it could be held once Zhou Mingde left seclusion.
Holding two Golden Core Ceremonies in quick succession would undoubtedly be somewhat burdensome for the families and cultivators invited, as they would inevitably have to offer another costly gift.
But the Golden Core Ceremony must go on.
Thus, Zhou Chun planned to consult Zhou Mingde after his emergence, proposing that the families and cultivators attending the ceremony only bring modest gifts instead of lavish ones, allowing them to uphold the occasion and maintain the atmosphere without undue financial strain.