Shang Qinghua is a little breathless—Claudius is an excellent kisser—but he manages to say, "That was a gentlemanly farewell." He slips away from the bar apologetically and drags Shen Yuan into the hallway, out of earshot.

"Dude, what is so important that you had to cockblock me? I was having a nice time! He had really interesting things to say about Proud Immortal Demon Way!"