But seeing Jingchun's earnest expression, Xu Lei let his guard down a little.
After all, people like Zhao Xin and Hui Ming vouched for her character.
Besides, if Jingchun had designs on his Phoenix True Flame, she didn't have to bring it up today at all.
She could have just found a way to strike when he wasn't expecting it later on.
But she hadn't.
Instead, she had brought it up herself.
So, for now, Xu Lei decided to trust her.
"I'm sorry, Master."
Zhao Xin stuck out her tongue playfully. "I didn't mean to hide it from you."
"And Uncle Hui Chi doesn't distrust you, either."
"It's just that with something like the Phoenix True Flame, the more people who know, the more dangerous it is. It could easily bring disaster upon him."
Before Xu Lei could say anything,
"Don't worry, of course I understand."
Jingchun continued, "But in that case, Hui Chi, it's just as I suspected.
