Qin Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing

"Starting tomorrow, I'm cutting ties with them."

Recalling the pair of cat claws Zhu Zhuqing possessed in her past life, Dai Mubai wore a blissful smile while also feeling a sudden creepiness.

Truth be told, if she ever found out, he doubted he would survive the fallout.

Ma Hongjun paused. "Why tomorrow?"

"We've already made plans for tonight, I can't just stand her up." Dai Mubai scratched the back of his head with some embarrassment.

"Then you better enjoy this wonderful last night. Xiao Ao broke through the Level-Thirty bottleneck a year ago, but held off on getting a spirit ring for Third Brother's Eight Spider Lances. I need to get back to meditation and cultivation too, aiming to obtain my third spirit ring alongside Third Brother and Xiao Ao."

Ma Hongjun patted Dai Mubai's shoulder, wearing a knowing smile, and turned to leave.

Dai Mubai hurriedly grabbed him. "Wait, you and Xiao Ao aren't going to slip up and sell me out, are you?"

"Where's your head at? We're not that petty." Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes.

Dai Mubai figured he couldn't let them be the only ones with dirt on him; otherwise, who knew when these two guys might use that embarrassing incident to threaten him.

So, turning his eyes, he patted Ma Hongjun's shoulder and said with a chuckle, "Fatty, I knew you were a loyal friend. How about this? My treat tonight, I'll invite you and Xiao Ao out for a drink in Suotuo City to thank you guys for keeping my secret."

"This—" Ma Hongjun inwardly favored heading back to cultivate, but fearing it might strain their bond, he found it hard to refuse.

"It's just a meal, it won't take up too much of your time. Worst case, once we're done, I'll go break