Chapter 631: They've Come Out, All Out!

"What are you thinking about?" The old man seemed to have returned to normal, noticing that I'd suddenly let out a breath of relief with my head bowed, so he asked with a hint of curiosity.

"No... nothing." I, of course, wasn't foolish enough to voice my thoughts, for it would be detrimental; suspecting one's elders isn't a good thing to do as a junior.

"Haha, don't think I don't know what's on your mind. You were deep in thought, then suddenly turned to check the hemp rope, and afterward, let out a sigh of relief. Are you recalling what I told you earlier? Don't worry, not everyone has ulterior motives." To my surprise, the old man once again voiced my inner thoughts. I didn't know if he was using some kind of mind-reading trick or, just as he claimed, he had deduced my thoughts from my actions.

I didn't pick up on his words, but instead spread my hands and shrugged my shoulders.