Xu Qingzhou lowered his eyebrows and bowed once more.

"I dare not presume, Senior. I acted without understanding the situation and offended the child. I hope you can be magnanimous and not hold it against me."

The elderly woman, her hair white as snow, smiled with a hint of amusement. Her spirit was vibrant, showing no signs of age.

"Qingyan is mischievous, lacking in wisdom, and often causes trouble. It's not a bad thing for him to be disciplined by you, my young friend. There's no need for you to worry; I won't hold it against you."