Huo Linfei Gets a Scolding from Old Jack

Old Jack saw Huo Linfei hemming and hawing and immediately understood that the kid really had offended someone.

His anger flared at once.

"Ah Fei!" Old Jack's expression turned stern, making Huo Linfei's legs tremble.

"You need to understand! Spirit Hall has shown us common people great kindness! Many of the children in Spirit City are either exceptional geniuses or descendants of important figures! Verbally humiliating them means this old man has failed in his upbringing! It would leave me too ashamed to face Spirit Hall's goodwill! Do you want this old man to become an ungrateful, heartless scoundrel?!"

"Grandpa! That's not it! I didn't insult them..." Huo Linfei usually acted cheerful and carefree around everyone. Even when Feng Yao beat him, he never felt fear, but now, facing Old Jack's fury, he was truly terrified.

Seeing how angry Old Jack was, Ao Zhan spoke up to defend Huo Linfei. "Old Master Jack, you misunderstand. Huo Linfei would never verbally insult his companions. He treasures them greatly. The ones he has insulted and mocked were all enemies of Spirit Hall, such as Tang San."

Huo Linfei gave Ao Zhan a grateful look, then repeatedly nodded at Old Jack. "That's right, that's right, Grandpa. The only one I've truly offended is Tang San. Usually, my friends and I are just joking around. I'm not that rude."

Old Jack was still somewhat uncertain and asked Ao Zhan, "My lord, is that true?"

"Yes. The only people Huo Linfei has truly offended are enemies hostile to Spirit Hall. He gets along very well with his friends in everyday life."

Old Jack finally relaxed, though he still shot Huo Linfei an annoyed look. "Even if you haven't done such things, you must be careful in the future. If you truly dare to do something