Safety net
"HOW DARE YOU?! You have no right to even be in his presence let alone address him in such a manner! You disrespectful, filthy little thing..."
Dai Zhi erupted in a belittling and derogatory tirade, interrupted only when the Abysswalker himself raised his hand gesturing for him to stop.
But Dai Zhi had proven to be a spark that started a discussion among the spectators who were quickly taking his side.
"He's not wrong. How can an outsider address the Lord Inquisitor directly?"
"Very true. Even my father would not dare do so in his presence."
Hao Xuan swiftly grabbed the brief window of opportunity to explain himself before someone else could speak up.