Fu Zhiwen merely blinked, not understanding what Fairy Jing was saying. He then looked at Xiao Hua and Fairy Jing in considerable bewilderment, awkwardly withdrawing the wooden box he held in his hands.
After hearing Fairy Jing's words, Xiao Hua stared into Fu Zhiwen's eyes and asked kindly, "Fu Zhiwen, do you know this is a Heavenly Punishment Prisoner Crystal?"
"Reporting to Senior, this junior did not know," Fu Zhiwen answered honestly.
Fairy Jing sneered slightly. "Even if you did not know, could it be that your family did not know either?"
But as she spoke, Fairy Jing seemed to realize something and shook her head faintly. "This old woman understands. Those who knowingly break the law have their crimes increased by three degrees. If you did not know this was a Heavenly Punishment Prisoner Crystal, then even if the Immortal Palace's Punishment Envoys caught you, your punishment would not be overly severe. This... was also your Fu Family protecting you, was it not?"
"The Immortal Palace's Punishment Envoys??" Fu Zhiwen's face instantly turned white. Though he did not know what a Heavenly Punishment Prisoner Crystal was, he knew what Punishment Envoys were! After a moment, he said softly, "My Fu Family is originally a small lineage in Pingshan Kingdom. We may not possess Seniors' vast learning and knowledge, and perhaps we simply do not know this item's origins!"
"Perhaps." Seeing that Fu Zhiwen did not seem to be pretending, Fairy Jing said thoughtfully, "Since you truly did not know this item's origins, then you did not deliberately lead disaster toward Xiao Hua. This old woman misunderstood you earlier."
"Hehe," Xiao Hua laughed. "Fairy Jing worries too much. This Xiao and Fu Zhiwen can be considered companions who have weathered hardship together. He would not harbor any sordid thoughts."
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