Invasion of Darkness (9)

The professor followed Huo Mian to a quiet corner.

"What is it, Mian?"

"Dad, do you trust me?"

"What are you talking about, child…"

"Dad, just tell me. Do you trust me?"

"Of course, I trust you. Mian, even though you were not by my side when you grew up and didn't spend as much time with me as Yan, you're both my daughters. My love for you is the same. Don't doubt that."

"I don't doubt it. Dad, I just want to… confirm something with you."

"What is it?"

After a long silence, Huo Mian asked in a low voice, "Dad, do you know… where Red Demon is?"

Hearing the mention of Red Demon, the professor's expression changed drastically.

"Mian, who told you that?"

"Qin Chu and I have been wanting to get it…"

Huo Mian had to lie to him since she couldn't expose Lin Ya.

"Tell me how you and Chu know about Red Demon."

"We… Dad, don't ask me that. If you trust me, please tell me where the Red Demon is…"