Zhou Wen and Liang Kai stood to one side, not daring to speak, but they could make out the gist of the voice transmission.
"I say, the one transmitting to the steward seemed to be Senior Brother Pan Chen from Earth Nether Academy."
"I heard it too. I never expected the steward to have truly latched onto a towering tree like Senior Brother Pan Chen. Just now, I heard the steward mention Qin Jishi. Could he be related to Senior Brother Pan Chen?"
"He must be. Otherwise, how could Qin Jishi produce High-grade Profound Stones?"
"Phew~ This time, we've truly kicked an iron plate."
"..."
Zhou Wen and Liang Kai only felt cold sweat pouring down their backs. They did not dare think any further.
If Qin Jishi really had ties to Pan Chen, would Jiao Ju spare them?
What a joke. Leaving aside Pan Chen's identity as a disciple of Earth Nether Academy, he was a powerhouse on the Heavenly Rankings, and his cultivation had long reached Earth Fiend Level Two.
As long as Pan Chen wished it, endless torture—even death—would await them.
At the thought of this, their backs turned icy cold, and their entire bodies began to tremble. Helplessly, they looked at Jiao Ju, waiting for the coming storm.
"Senior Brother Pan, rest assured. I will definitely handle this matter without leaving a single crack."
"..."
"Senior Brother Pan, you are too kind. Being able to serve you is my honor."
"..."
The voice transmission ended. Jiao Ju turned around, idly rolling the High-grade Profound Stone Qin Jishi had given him in his hand.
Thud~
Thud~
Seeing Jiao Ju's gloomy expression, how could Zhou Wen and Liang Kai dare hesitate? Their legs gave way, and they dropped straight to their knees.
"Steward, we know we were wrong.