Despite some initial reluctance, Qiong Hao found himself unable to directly oppose the Crown Prince and Crown Prince Consort. With a hint of resignation, he reluctantly hurled the celestial fire mithril he held towards Qiao Mu.
Unfazed, the composed young woman gave the celestial fire mithril a frosty glance before calmly accepting the offering. Her voice remained steady as she remarked, "When someone saves my life, my response isn't to seize from others; rather, it's to reciprocate the kindness in due measure."
In essence, she found the suppressed and opportunistic behavior of those around her utterly repugnant. While she didn't anticipate others repaying her for her rescue, the act of repaying her with theft left her utterly disgusted.
Qiong Hao, meanwhile, was left momentarily speechless.
