C205 Chi Xiaojia's Wish

After Taoist Liaoyi departed, a peculiar tension settled over the hall, leaving Hong Yuandong inwardly reeling with shock, yet too mortified to voice his questions to Qi Xiao. The situation was as uncomfortable as a fishbone stuck in his throat.

Qi Xiao, perceptive to the father and son's inner turmoil, addressed them with a nonchalant ease:

"I'm well aware that you harbor doubts about me