Since embarking on my cultivation journey, my hearing had improved dramatically. Even though Jasper Thompson and his companion spoke in hushed tones, I caught every word with perfect clarity.
I stood motionless in the room, fixing Jasper with a cold stare, silently waiting for his response.
Jasper gazed toward my room, his lips sealed in silence.
After what felt like an eternity, Jasper finally waved his hand dismissively. "Return to Chuzzle."
This incident had clearly shifted Jasper's perception of me, though I could tell he harbored lingering suspicions.
"Mr. Thompson, we can't simply walk away from this. Should I arrange some... assistance for Xavier Hill?" one of Jasper's subordinates suggested with sinister undertones.
Jasper paused thoughtfully before waving his hand again.
"From this moment forward, I will not meddle in any matters between Mason Raymond and Xavier Hill," Jasper declared with a resigned sigh.
"Mr. Thompson, but—"
