Xu Huo's expression revealed neither joy nor anger. He beckoned. "Child, come a little closer."
Everyone around them was tense to the limit, but neither the child's parents nor the guests dared step forward. When the little girl gathered her courage and started walking toward him, two players could not help rushing over.
Seated on the sofa, Xu Huo merely raised a hand, and the two were swept flying, crashing heavily into the crowd. Some of those struck cried out, but in the next second, they too collapsed with blood streaming from their eyes and noses.
The hall fell into chaos for a moment, then quickly quieted again. The little girl could no longer hold back her tears, but she still insisted on walking up to Xu Huo.
"Why do you say I'm a bad person?" Xu Huo leaned forward, bracing his elbows on his knees as he lowered his gaze to ask her.
"Because you hit people and cut other people's throats." The little girl seemed less frightened now and answered smoothly.
"Does that make me a bad person?" Xu Huo asked again.
"Teacher said that people with strength should help people without strength. They shouldn't bully people weaker than them." The little girl's voice grew louder and clearer. "You bully people, so you're a bad person!"
Xu Huo smiled and patted the top of her head. "Then you'd better remember that."
Children did not think as much as adults did. She declared firmly, "I'll definitely remember! When I grow up, I'll be a good person and protect good people from bad people!"
"Take her home," Xu Huo said, motioning for her parents to come forward.
The couple scrambled over. One picked her up while the other shielded her, and together they hurried the child away.
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