Chapter 229

He Xiao lowered his head and replied, "I do not dare."

"By saying this, you're blaming me." Chu Qiao smiled bitterly, her smile disappearing in an instant as she continued, "No matter whether you believe me or not, we have been through many battles together all these years. I have always regarded you as my best friend. By leaving, I did not mean to abandon all of you."

"I understand." He Xiao suddenly looked up, reverting to a state of calmness and shedding his aura of glory which he had demonstrated on the battlefield. Quietly, he added, "I have never blamed you. You were looking out for us, giving us the best escape route. I understand all this."