Bronze Coconut Scholar was a clever man. He understood at once.
Of course he knew what it meant to contact the Treasure Tree Clan. It meant he would be branded a traitor to Titan Academy.
But could he refuse? No!
Even if he refused, once news of Grand Scholar Shenji's death got out, he would still be held responsible and branded a traitor. After all, he really had hammered Grand Scholar Shenji to death, blow by blow. There was no denying that fact.
In other words, if he contacted the Treasure Tree Clan, at least he would have them to rely on. They would most likely protect him with everything they had.
After all, the temptation of the special-effect medicine was something the Treasure Tree Clan simply couldn't resist.
"When the time comes, you know what to say and what not to say, right?"
"Yes, yes. I absolutely won't reveal that you're a big shot from the Surface World." Bronze Coconut Scholar was good at catching the key point.
"I don't care either way. You're the one who needs to be careful. The Treasure Tree Clan hates the Surface World even more than Titan Academy does. They just suffered a defeat there. If they find out you've had dealings with the Surface World, they definitely won't shelter you. They might even turn against you."
Bronze Coconut hurriedly replied, "Yes, I'll keep it secret. I won't say a word, even if you beat me to death."
Being watched and sized up like livestock made Bronze Coconut somewhat displeased.
Young Master readily nodded. "That's how it should be."
Titan chuckled. "You're trying to get rid of me. Just say so. I'm not interested in listening anyway. Young Master, I'll be at your service."
Whenever that subject came up, Bronze Coconut got angry.