He really shouldn't have asked this.
To maintain harmonious relations, Huai Shi knew he should feign indifference, no matter how curious he was inside.
But he just wanted to know… Instead of sneaking around and checking later, why not clarify directly on the spot? If the previous conversation had been unpleasant, his words could have been interpreted as 'disrespectful,' but since the exchange had been cordial, why not lay out all questions openly? He had no intention of meddling. It was purely out of curiosity.
The Sand King fell silent for a moment, scrutinizing Huai Shi's expression as if looking for any sign of regret. In the end, he realized that this young man was perhaps merely driven by curiosity.
