Huo Xuan's heart eased slightly, and he sighed, "Brother Qu, I'm sorry for the trouble you've endured."
He cupped his hands and returned to the main seat.
Seeing him seated, everyone else returned to their places as well.
Mrs. Chen, however, felt that Huo Xuan was too courteous to Zhang Yan and was somewhat dissatisfied, saying, "Master, you are the Ten Disciples Chief, why be so polite to Zhang Yan?"
Huo Xuan frowned, and said in a deep voice, "I have my reasons, madam, there's no need to say more."
Mrs. Chen looked at him in astonishment, as Huo Xuan was usually very accommodating to her, and never spoke to her in such a manner.
She slightly opened her red lips, wanting to say something, but given the banquet setting, it wasn't appropriate to make a scene, so she swallowed her words, her expression fluctuating several times before she could hold back.
