Zhu Qilue is not a fool, and naturally, suspicion arises.
When someone shows undue favor without reason, it's either treachery or theft.
However.
He chose to temporarily cast suspicion aside, or rather, intentionally decided to forget it.
Ever since Mu Feichen recognized him as the Young Master of the Fire Clan, Zhu Qilue, he had been extremely respectful and polite, always treating him as a noble.
Therefore.
This manner of treatment made Zhu Qilue, to some extent, lower his guard and gradually believe that Mu Feichen genuinely respected him after setting aside his suspicion.
Zhu Qilue had never truly received respect, so when Mu Feichen treated him with such deference, he naturally became flustered, falling into a state of self-satisfaction and triumph.
"Young Master Mu, no need to apologize; this is your domain. It was I who have intruded presumptuously."
Mu Feichen sneered in his heart, the fish has taken the bait!
