[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl":3,"chapter-kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Kicked Out of the Party, Then I Picked Up a Problematic Beauty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2346139,4585,"Chapter 15: 14. Wild Berries (Seeking Follow-up Reads)","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>14. Wild Berries (Seeking Follow-up Reads)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Profession: Equipment Manufacturing]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: 1. Next Level: 10\u002F100 EXP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After forging a sword, Li Ang’s Equipment Manufacturing experience increased by a full 10 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system notification he had just ignored told him that it was precisely because he had added extra materials and performed excellently, resulting in equipment that carried a skill, that he had gained more experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that adding extra materials is a positive improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to manufacture, but Water Mist Stones were not infinite and could only be added to two pieces of equipment. This time, he added Wyvern materials into them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After forging another sword and a pair of iron gauntlets, Li Ang held the two pieces of equipment to observe them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon Tooth Standard Iron Sword (Clear Spring)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A sword forged through standard procedures. Due to the addition of materials containing water elements, its attacks carry a water attribute. Low-rank dragon teeth and dragon claws have imbued it with a trace of dragon power.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Category: One-handed Sword]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Equipment Skill: Water Flow Phalanx (Torrent)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phalanx suffix for armor looked different from that of the weapon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon Scale Standard Gauntlets (Clear Spring)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gauntlets forged through standard procedures. Due to the addition of materials containing water elements, they can effectively defend against heat and flames. The addition of low-rank dragon scales further reinforces this part.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Category: Gauntlets]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Equipment Skill: Water Flow Phalanx (Vortex)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang also discovered that the requirements for activating the skills had been lowered; the Dragon Tooth Sword’s Water Flow Phalanx required \"3 Synergistic Units,\" while the iron gauntlets only required 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put on the gauntlets and gripped the Dragon Tooth Sword, discovering that the gauntlets' phalanx skill had activated, and its rank had risen to 3. Touching the metal and dark green scales on the surface, he felt a cold sensation, with water-attribute magic hidden within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang picked up the first sword he had forged, holding one in each hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the longsword requiring 3 synergistic units activated its skill, and it also rose to rank 3. The blade, which showed patterns due to the dragon teeth, seemed to have water mist rising from it; presumably, when slashing, it would possess both the flexibility of water and generate elemental damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword that required 5 units to activate its skill remained the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood now: as long as there were other Water Flow Phalanx equipment, they would be counted, but only the equipment that met the activation conditions would rise in rank. The reduction in the phalanx activation requirements was likely due to the addition of higher-quality materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he neither used swords nor knew how to dual-wield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could use the iron gauntlets first; as for the swords, when dual-wielding, the Dragon Tooth Sword would rise to rank 3 along with the gauntlets, which he could use when needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the remaining materials, they were exhausted after forging 3 more weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way, his experience reached 57.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leveling speed was quite impressive, but just forging things he didn't really use was a bit of a waste of time and energy. If he wanted to craft equipment for targeted improvement, he would have to go outside the island to find materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched, only to realize that, without knowing it, the sun was already setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang looked around; he didn't know when Zoe had walked away, but having caught glimpses of her a few times in between, it meant she had sat there for quite a while. She was naturally a restless spirit; it was impossible for her to have the patience to stay until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her door was open, and there were sounds from inside. Li Ang followed the sound and saw the situation inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This small house was built quite spaciously, indicating that the owner was someone with requirements for quality of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a scent of wood inside the house. Directly facing the door was the kitchen, while to the left and right were two rooms. There was also a small door in the kitchen, presumably leading to the backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the interior not only had a ladder leading to a narrow attic but also a ladder leading to a basement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Ang enter the door, Zoe, who was tinkering with something in the kitchen, hurriedly said, \"Ah, wait a moment, it'll be ready right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She created a clattering sound and then walked out holding a large bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the bowl were various melons and fruits, along with some scattered berries, bright red and looking very cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the kitchen door was a dining table surrounded by three chairs, one of which was smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe carefully placed the bowl on the table and walked around to his side, pulling out a chair for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ple-please cat, ah no, please sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl was clearly very unaccustomed to doing such things; she couldn't even pronounce the words correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang raised his hands, which were covered in dirt, toward her: \"I want to wash my hands first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, th-this way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe ran with small steps, head lowered, and opened the small door leading to the backyard. Just outside the door was a simple water-drawing device with a faucet that could release water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While washing his hands, he looked at the vegetable garden in the backyard. The field was divided into several sections, each planted with different crops. These should have been divided by Zoe's parents. Like the plot in front of him, which had a faded wooden board stuck in it that read \"White Melons planted here,\" the other spots were the same; it seemed to be a special reminder for the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White melons were a white tuber crop and a staple food in many parts of Newbis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Ang finished washing his hands and came to the dining table, Zoe was gnawing on a white melon. Seeing him come, she put the melon down, a bit nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't sit in the smaller chair; even though she was petite, she had already grown up and didn't need to sit in a child's chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl gently pushed the bowl toward Li Ang and lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, I don't know if this is right, but these are the best things I can bring out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the bowl in front of Li Ang, besides white melons, there were some common and high-yield vegetables and fruits of Newbis; presumably, this was Zoe's usual meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This large bowl shouldn't be the appetite of a fifteen-year-old girl; she had specifically picked them to entertain Li Ang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skin of every melon and fruit was peeled very cleanly, the vegetables were placed neatly, and those scattered berries should have also been deliberately decorated in a conspicuous position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to imagine that the girl who faced monsters by rushing straight at them could have the patience to do this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang smiled at her: \"I've been busy for half a day and just happened to be hungry. You've saved my life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zoe, who was pursing her lips, nodded like a little bird, her eyes opening a bit wider, with a little more brightness inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang picked up the kind of berry from the large bowl: \"This is the wild berry you mentioned you love, right? Thank you for sharing it with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I like them very much, so I hope you can taste them too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the corners of the girl's mouth curl up, Li Ang smiled and put the berry into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn! So sour!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if his entire oral cavity was protesting. Centered on the muscles of his face, Li Ang felt every movable muscle on his entire head begin to twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed the wild berry rapidly, then picked up a sweet orange he recognized and stuffed it into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the orange juice filled his mouth and covered the sour taste, his wildly twitching facial muscles finally calmed down with difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the whole process, he maintained a calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't because he was afraid of losing face, but because he was afraid of hurting the girl's enthusiasm, okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these berries were too sour. Li Ang stared at Zoe’s eyes, which were like pigeon-blood rubies, and couldn't see a hint of a prank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was very happy now, tossing those wild berries into her mouth one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People who can eat sour things are too terrifying. Li Ang only missed the ice cream with toppings from that Snow Cabin in the Holy Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who taught you to pull out a chair for a guest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found a topic to chat about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it right to do this? I see Dad often pulling out chairs for Mom, and then they say things I don't understand and laugh very happily,\" the girl said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your parents are quite loving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, they are often together no matter what they do. I also don't understand what they are saying, but they look very happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this, Zoe lowered her head slightly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't understand many things, so I also don't know why they just left on their own, why they didn't take me with them, and why they promised to come back but didn't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe curled up her legs and hugged them with her arms, burying her face between her legs, her shoulders trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1585,"2026-06-21T01:23:38.712Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","34a105448f8e402b89c5caf8b1190f9c651fc92603ad650a8aae00b9a36f8d54","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-16","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-14",496,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fkicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-cover.jpg"]