"Heh, the world of someone with cheats isn't something an ordinary guy like you can even hope to touch!"
Xia Kong tossed out that casual jab, ignored the two sections of the spear that had become scrap metal, and flew straight up to the cliff top to rejoin Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and Xiao Qin.
Xia Kong had expected cheers, applause, and hugs from the three women. Instead, each came forward and punched him. Xiao Qin alone did so gingerly, afraid both of angering Xia Kong and of displeasing Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian. She was caught between a rock and a hard place.
Xia Kong naturally knew why the three women were acting this way. He had believed everything would be perfectly safe this time, with no chance of an accident, but he had still made them worry. That was his fault.
"I promise I won't do this again!"
Xia Kong raised a hand and gave his word.
Only then did Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian forgive him, throwing themselves into his arms from either side. Xiao Qin was left alone, so embarrassed she could have dug a hole with her toes. She scratched her head and glanced around, avoiding Xia Kong's eyes so she would fade into the background.
"All right, all right. Everything's settled, and the Mittel Auction House in Wutan City won't be trashed either. It's time we started our journey!"
Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian murmured their agreement before leaving Xia Kong's embrace, looking a little bashful.
Ya Fei even turned back to give Xiao Qin a warning look, signaling that she absolutely must not tease her about what had happened today, much less go spreading it around.
Xiao Qin nodded repeatedly, finally released from her predicament.
After Xia Kong waved