Steward Quan knew that if he tried to flee now, he would only die faster. Only after exchanging blows with Yan Chihuo had he discovered that Yan Chihuo's escape speed surpassed his own. Thus, though he had fallen into a disadvantage, he did not dare run.
He immediately shouted first, "Jiao Lin, take a look at what kind of person your disciple is! He is a spy planted by Heaven's End King. Help me seize him at once, and we can return to His Highness together to beg forgiveness."
Steward Quan's words were meant to test Jiao Lin. If Jiao Lin and Yan Chihuo were both Heaven's End King's men, they would naturally join forces against him. If Jiao Lin had been kept in the dark as well, these words could stir his desire to atone for his crimes through merit. At the very least, they would keep Jiao Lin from joining Yan Chihuo merely to avoid being falsely accused.
Jiao Lin revealed a face full of shock and said, "What is going on? Where is Cold Shadow?"
Steward Quan roared, "Cold Shadow? What Cold Shadow? He is a Double-Eyed Bird under Heaven's End King!" At that point, Steward Quan's heart stirred, and he thought secretly, How did this Double-Eyed Bird conceal himself from Jiao Lin? Could Jiao Lin also be a subordinate of Heaven's End King?
Jiao Lin said, "Steward Quan, I truly didn't know there was something wrong with this Cold Shadow. Otherwise, why would I have brought him to His Highness?"
Steward Quan said, "Help me capture him first. Only then can you clear yourself of suspicion!"
Jiao Lin said, "Very well. I only ask that Steward Quan put in a few good words for me before Deputy Chief Steward Shan and His Highness." With that, Jiao