[{"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-25":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},2346149,4585,"Chapter 25: 24. Contact Resonance (Seeking Readers)","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>24. Contact Resonance (Seeking Readers)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloves, light armor, greaves, long boots, and a helmet—the two of them required protection for a total of five body parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl stood with her hands on her hips, chin held high and chest puffed out, completely unbothered, while Li Ang was extremely cautious during the operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one thought after finishing the measurements: she really was petite, though compared to her size, her development was surprisingly good...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire afternoon was spent on manufacturing; if not for the system's assistance, it would have been difficult for Li Ang to be this efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end, what was lacking was no longer ore, but the materials used for making connecting buckles and padding. Li Ang had basically turned everything Zoe’s father left in the smithy upside down, yet it still wasn't quite enough, resulting in the finished products being somewhat uncomfortable to wear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just make do with it for now; the equipment will be replaced eventually anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang placed the single glove, helmet, and light armor belonging to Zoe in front of her. The girl stared unblinkingly like a kitten with dilated pupils, her urge to try on the equipment irrepressible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While showing her how to wear and secure the armor, Li Ang also put on his own gear to test it out first, so that any issues could be adjusted in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hee hee, this helmet looks so ugly once it's on.\" Zoe pointed at Li Ang and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touching the outline of the helmet wrapping around his head, Li Ang shook his head: \"Standard-issue equipment like this is bound to be unattractive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having crafted eight pieces of equipment this afternoon, Li Ang’s Equipment Manufacturing profession leveled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Profession: Equipment Manufacturing]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: 2. Next Level: 19\u002F500 EXP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unlocked Blueprints: Fine Weapons (All Categories), Fine Armor (All Categories), Malleable Magic Tools (All Categories), Malleable Magic Robes (All Categories)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, there's no need to make standard-issue equipment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang glanced at the Rank 2 blueprints; they required Rank 2 materials, which were out of the question for now, but he could look forward to the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you make really pretty equipment?\" Zoe asked while fastening the buckle of her helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang recalled the equipment worn by the mainstays of those top-tier teams: \"High-rank equipment, even if not crafted in the style of armor, possesses defensive power no less than armor. With proper coordination, it can be both dashing and aesthetically pleasing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would be so nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to wear it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I wear it, it won't look good, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl pursed her lips, not saying \"short and thin,\" but it was clear she hadn't adjusted her perception of herself yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still hung up on that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will look good,\" Li Ang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Zoe remained skeptical, he repeated it once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will look good. As long as I get the right materials, I will definitely be able to make clothing that is both suitable for you and beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After putting on the equipment, Zoe turned her head left and right behind her to look at her armored appearance, some doubt in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are some pieces of equipment cool and refreshing, while others aren't? Didn't they all have water-mist stones added?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost forgot, I'll teach you magic resonance now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a phalanx of equipment to take effect on different people, their magic needs to resonate with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on spirituality to draw upon magic is an instinct for everyone in the Nubis world. Because they are bathed in magic-filled atmosphere year-round, even those who aren't skilled at spellcasting can still guide magic to a certain extent if they choose a physical profession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's spirituality is unique, so the magic they circulate has a certain frequency. Simply put, it is similar to a breathing rate or a fingerprint; it is an identifying characteristic of every individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the various military formations of Nubis, a method has long been passed down to briefly maintain the same frequency after resonating magic frequencies. Later, it spread to the adventurer world, used to distinguish friend from foe on chaotic battlefields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang spread his hands. Following his instructions, Zoe placed her palms against his. Since she could not yet manipulate magic through the air like those in the Transcendent realm, physical contact was required for resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang’s magic wrapped around his palms, intermingling with the magic Zoe gathered in hers, before separating and returning to their respective owners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It feels... warm. It’s like Li Ang has become more intimate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, that feeling is the completion of resonance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the skill effects of the Water Flow Phalanx were fully activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was one slightly flawed piece of equipment that required 7 units to activate; since the two of them were wearing eight pieces of armor, plus a Dragon-Tooth standard-issue sword, the skill was still activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like this, both of them had their entire bodies based on Rank 2 equipment, mixed with a small amount of Rank 3 equipment. As long as it wasn't a material or energy attack shaped by the magic of a Transcendent realm expert, they could effectively defend against ordinary external strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day passed quickly; by the time they took off the equipment and put it away, the sun had already set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's eat. Breakfast and lunch were just makeshift fruits and melons. To have more energy for tomorrow, let's eat this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang took a large, snow-white wyvern egg from his bag, immediately capturing Zoe's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wyvern egg is a delicacy, or rather, that is the case for all dragon-kin creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that the more powerful the dragon species, the more likely the egg contains impurities that are difficult to handle, so everyone still prefers wyvern eggs, which are easier to obtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe’s home originally had kitchenware, but she only knew how to use the simplest boiling pot. Everything else had accumulated a thick layer of grime over the years, and the seasonings were long gone or had gone bad, so Li Ang couldn't borrow the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two cleared a flat area in the courtyard, started a campfire, made an opening at the top of the egg, and placed it directly on the fire to boil; the eggshell was the best pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe squatted by the fire, hugging her knees, watching the egg boil with rapt attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this posture, she looked even more miniature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It really brings back memories,\" Li Ang sighed. \"The first time I ate a wyvern egg, I was in the middle of a desert with no conditions whatsoever, and I did it just like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will it be delicious like this?\" the young girl asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s where you’re wrong. Do you know why top-grade ingredients are called top-grade? It’s because even simple cooking can produce a delicious flavor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe’s throat moved slightly. She glanced at Li Ang quickly, and feeling that he hadn't noticed, she felt a little more at ease. At the same time, her eyes looking at the roasting egg became even brighter—it was hard to tell if it was the reflection of the firelight or the excitement in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, this scene was taken in by Li Ang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the face of rich experience, how could a little concealment possibly work?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, it’s still missing a little something, because there’s no seasoning. Although the original flavor is good, it’s a bit bland without any seasoning at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light in the young girl’s eyes dimmed quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I came prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang took out a white crystal, slightly blue in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought of this at noon, so he collected some rock salt when he saw it at the mining site. Among the rich mineral resources of the floating islands, they were not rare, and consuming a small amount here was no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light in Zoe’s eyes returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the toughness of dragon bloodlines, dragon eggs don't turn solid or mushy as quickly as ordinary eggs; instead, they become a liquid similar to a soft-boiled center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sprinkling on a little rock salt, Li Ang served himself a sufficient portion and left the rest for Zoe to enjoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scooping it into his mouth with a spoon, he let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally eaten something decent these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silky texture, like cheese and milk, with a hint of salty fragrance—even though he had often eaten delicacies from land and sea before, Li Ang couldn't find a fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning his gaze toward Zoe, sure enough, after taking a careful sip, the young girl froze, followed immediately by two trails of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"D-does something this delicious really exist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the various sky regions, there are plenty of things you can't imagine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nom nom, I, think, nom nom, I know, nom nom, why you guys like adventuring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl said, her words slurred as she scooped up the dragon egg in large mouthfuls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after saying this, she didn't bring up anything related to adventuring again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner time turned into silence. The two finished off the dragon egg, and Li Ang saw Zoe leaning against her chair in a relaxed sprawl, clutching her slightly bulging little belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing his gaze, she sat up with slightly reddened cheeks, a bit afraid to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, the young girl spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, I actually didn't fall asleep until very late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1594,"2026-06-21T01:23:38.712Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3ac90a6bd27b3da191adaeb425eea596c4bdc545f2a19df7bd49d1324d35e3e3","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-26","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-24",496,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fkicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-cover.jpg"]