His chest rose and fell slightly. Clearly, the obstruction had stoked some anger in him, but more than that was the restlessness of being desperate to explain himself.
He knew he had been in the wrong last night, but now even the chance to apologize had been firmly blocked. The frustration in his heart was difficult to put into words.
Provoked by his attitude, Ning Rongrong became even less willing to yield. With her neck stiffened, she said:
"Even if you're not afraid, so what? You're not allowed anywhere near Zhu Qing, period! If you've got the guts, try laying a hand on me!"
Xiao Wu chimed in from the side, "Are you trying to throw your weight around? We're not afraid of you!"
Dugu Yan shielded Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Qing behind her, then stepped half a pace forward. Her gaze swept over Dai Mubai like an icy blade, and the displeasure in her voice nearly overflowed:
"You hitting Zhu Qing last night was an accident. But with me here today, don't even think about touching her again!"
Her Soul Power aura faintly spread out, while purple-black poisonous mist curled indistinctly around her fingertips. Clearly, she was truly enraged.
Dai Mubai looked at the three of them and worked hard to suppress the fire in his heart. After gritting his teeth, he forcibly held down his anger and said to them:
"I came to apologize. Once I'm done, I'll leave. I know I'm a bastard. I drank too much last night and lost control of myself..."
Zhu Qing's calm gaze settled on Dai Mubai. The estrangement in her eyes was like a thin layer of ice, chilling the heart.
"There's no need to apologize."
She stepped half a pace out from behind Dugu Yan and looked him