C576 An Awkward Situation

The old monk noticed Ho Lee's guarded demeanor and realized that his chanting had lost its effect. With a sigh, he spoke gently, "Please don't be offended, benefactor. These disciples are merely concerned for their fellow monk's well-being."

Ho Lee responded with a cold snort, yet the crowd around him gradually dispersed, no longer encircling him.

Relieved that no one was pressuring him