Kalisejiang

"It's you again, you bastard!!" Seeing this man, Zhang Ruofeng felt his temper flare instantly. It was truly because this person had caused him no small amount of trouble; both times he had been severely injured, it was all thanks to him, making Zhang Ruofeng burn with rage just looking at him.

"Hmm, my black-haired friend, although I am handsome, we are both men, so hitting on me won't do you any good." The blond man wasn't wearing any mask this time, and his features were incredibly handsome, but whether it was the words coming out of his mouth or his sleazy expression, both only served to push Zhang Ruofeng's anger to a new level.

"Hmm? Could it be that you've taken a liking to my work and want to cozy up to me for a discount? Don't even think about it, that is..." Before the blond adventurer could finish, Zhang Ruofeng had already thrown a punch. The other party was an adventurer as well, and although he hadn't expected Zhang Ruofeng to strike so suddenly, he still managed to barely block the attack.

Seeing the people around them looking toward him and Zhang Ruofeng, the blond adventurer hurriedly said, "It's nothing, nothing, we're just joking around. Hahahaha..." After his attack was blocked, Zhang Ruofeng's anger dissipated by more than half. Being able to open a shop in this place proved that he was definitely a member of this Familia. It would be unwise for Zhang Ruofeng to start a conflict here. Moreover, Zhang Ruofeng was also curious; he had felt as if he were out of control just now, striking out without even thinking.

Does this guy come with a built-in taunt? Even Zhang Ruofeng felt a headache coming on. This blondie truly had a presence that made people want to punch him.

"Fine, fine, fine, I'm afraid of you." The blondie let go of Zhang Ruofeng, shook his hands, and said helplessly, "What did you eat growing up? How do you have such great strength today?" Zhang Ruofeng thought to himself that he was still in a relatively weak state; otherwise, he would have given him a much harder time.

"Of course I know who you are. As for fighting side by side, naturally, I remember." Seeing Zhang Ruofeng's unpleasant expression, the blondie hurriedly draped an arm over Zhang Ruofeng's shoulder and said sheepishly, "Besides, causing a scene in this place isn't good for either of us, right? Don't you agree?"

"You're actually a member of this Familia?" Zhang Ruofeng looked at the blondie's tall, slender figure and handsome face. No matter how he looked at it, he didn't look like a dwarf, yet he had actually joined a Familia created by the gods of the dwarves.

"Ahahaha, it's a long story," the blondie suddenly touched his head, looking a bit shy, and then extended his hand: "Let me introduce myself formally. I am Kalisejiang, an adventurer and craftsman belonging to this Ekaladema Familia. Although I didn't intend to get to know you, it was your bad luck that I scammed you, so I hope you won't keep harping on this matter!"

"You..." Zhang Ruofeng really hadn't expected this guy's skin to be so thick. He was momentarily speechless, but he reached out and shook Kalisejiang's hand, saying, "Hello, I am Zhang Ruofeng, belonging to the Flower Goddess Flora Familia." As he finished speaking, he began to squeeze with force. Kalisejiang's expression twisted instantly, and he began to push back with equal strength. The two were almost evenly matched in power, and because of the sustained effort, blue veins began to pop out on Zhang Ruofeng's face. Looking at Kalisejiang opposite him, his face was also flushed red, as if he were drunk.

"Ha... ha..." Zhang Ruofeng and Kalisejiang let go of each other almost simultaneously and began to pant. Both of their hands were red and swollen, but Zhang Ruofeng's swelling was clearly less severe than Kalisejiang's; his hand already looked like a boiled shrimp, red to the point of turning purple.

"What kind of monster are you?" Kalisejiang shook his hand in dissatisfaction. He had been an adventurer for over a year, and he couldn't quite gauge Zhang Ruofeng's strength. If he had strength comparable to his own, then this person shouldn't have had such a hard time dealing with every single Guard Bee. If four Guard Bees had rushed up one by one, he could have handled them perfectly with his own strength...

"You still have the nerve to talk to me? Aren't you an elite..." Before Zhang Ruofeng could finish, he was interrupted by Kalisejiang's loud wailing: "Don't go blurting out my secrets!"

"Hmm? Your secret?" Zhang Ruofeng had originally thought this sleazy blond guy was a typical "luck-E" character who caused trouble wherever he went, but now it seemed there was more to it than he had guessed.

"Anyway, it is true that I caused you to fall into danger once, and I am indeed quite sorry." Kalisejiang changed the subject: "However, I didn't take any of the loot either. Let the nearly twenty thousand Faris serve as compensation for you and that super beautiful lady." Kalisejiang's flippant tone made Zhang Ruofeng unsure if he was truly trying to apologize, but the anger that had just subsided flared up again.

"Damn it, you still have the nerve to say 'once'?" Zhang Ruofeng said bitterly: "The first time was on the second floor. Was it you who shifted the aggro of those unlucky Great Barking Dogs onto us?"

"Hmm? Great Barking Dogs?" For a moment, Kalisejiang showed a confused expression, then his expression gradually became interesting, as if he had finally remembered the incident: "Ah, you are those strangely dressed adventurers who brushed past us in the Dungeon back then? Hahaha, sorry, sorry, I really didn't expect your luck to be so bad that you'd run into me twice."

Zhang Ruofeng felt his anger rising again. This guy really had a natural taunt ability. Just talking to him, through his words, tone, and actions, gave people the urge to beat him up. Even someone as rational and cold-natured as Zhang Ruofeng couldn't suppress his impulses. Zhang Ruofeng had to admit that this unserious guy was quite talented in this regard.

"Alright, since I've scammed you twice, I know why you're so pissed off." Kalisejiang shrugged helplessly. "My situation is a secret after all. You see, I usually wear a half-mask when I go into the Dungeon. If I hadn't thought you guys wouldn't be able to win, I wouldn't have gone back to save you, and now I've exposed myself. A miscalculation, a total miscalculation."

Then Kalisejiang saw Zhang Ruofeng clenching his fists again, so he had to change the subject once more: "Look, I'm a craftsman after all. I'm very skilled at smithing and leatherworking. Although I'm only a Lv1, the equipment I make is perfectly fine for Lv1 adventurers to use. How about this, I'll give you a discount and sell it to you at a lower price as an apology, how about that?" Knowing he was in the wrong, Kalisejiang could only say sheepishly.

"Fine," Zhang Ruofeng knew that his attempt to guide the conversation had finally worked, "then let's do this: sell it to me at fifty percent off."

"You?!" It was the first time Kalisejiang had been angered by Zhang Ruofeng: "Are you a demon?!!!"