[{"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-37":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},2346161,4585,"Chapter 37: 36. New Posture","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>36. New Posture\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch, ouch, stop pinching my cheeks, it hurts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe shouted with her eyes closed, tears hanging at the corners of her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang withdrew his hand, wanting to flick her forehead in annoyance; he really wanted to use some force this time, but because she was wearing a golden crown of snake-scale gems with a ring of spikes, there was nowhere to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you I could take it down, yet you still had to do something so dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I was clearly doing it for...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touching her small face, Zoe’s voice grew quieter as she spoke, feeling very aggrieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she thought of something, and her face, which looked like a doll sculpted by a deity, was once again filled with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly jumped up, hugged Li Ang, wrapped her arms around his neck, hooked her legs behind his waist, and buried her face in his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s great! The crisis is resolved! Now, now we can—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, hey, get down, whoa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang’s exclamation was because, besides her arms and legs, something else was wrapped around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and grabbed it, finding himself holding something smooth and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the tail she had manifested in this state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being in close contact with her soft, petite mounds and held tight by her vibrant, long legs, Li Ang had no lecherous thoughts, because she was intentionally wrapping her tail too tightly and pressing too close, which instead caused the horns on her crown to keep poking his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe realized Li Ang was dodging, looked up with her starry eyes, and touched the top of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, this? This can be taken off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl took off the crown and threw it to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was that? Equipment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang opened the crown’s interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gemstone Golden Scale Crown]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Originally an energy output organ of the Earth Serpent. In the Star Soul Fusion state, it rematerializes on the surface of the Star Soul Greenhouse host in the form of wearable gear. When utilizing the spirituality of the Earth Serpent, wearing it allows for smoother channeling of magic, though this is merely an illusion granted to the host by this Star Soul.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: ?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Category: Headwear]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long string of descriptions, and he had thought it was some powerful equipment, but the rank wasn't displayed, and it had no skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang saw the crown dissolve into light in mid-air and vanish; it seemed the girl could manifest it at will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, her current interface...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Zoe]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race: Unknown]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Profession: Swordsman, Rank 2. Elemental Caster, Unconfirmed Path, Rank 1 (+)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Summoned Beast: Earth Serpent Anastasia (Fusion State)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Energy Source: Earth Serpent, Rank 4]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Equipment: Star Soul Material Shield—Earth (Autonomous Defense), Rank 4]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ultimate: Professional Ultimate—Gale Chain Slash, Star Soul Ultimate—Gemstone Ray]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Star Soul Greenhouse, Star Soul Fusion (Earth’s Favor (Grafting), Gemstone Power, Star Soul Light), Swordsman (Strong Physique, Morale Boost), Elemental Caster (Elemental Arrow—Earth Element)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Combat Power Increase: 21%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the fusion state, the Earth Serpent does not count as a summoned beast; theoretically, she could still command other summoned beasts at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the giant serpent’s earth-attribute amplification, one could say her potential in earth-attribute aspects is extremely high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the big picture, her future possibilities are now limitless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the Star Soul acts directly as her energy source during fusion, while it can act as a powerful summoned beast when acting alone. This way, when she goes to choose energy sources and summoned beasts, she can pick the ones that are the most compatible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for individual combat power, during fusion, she can rely on the Star Soul’s heaven-defying skills to release powerful spells, and even when attacking as a swordsman, she is much stronger than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on that Earth’s Favor, she should be able to learn the earth swordsmanship from her father’s elemental swordsman legacy very quickly, and all earth-element spells will be as easy as reaching for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with the 21% combat power increase from the Star Soul’s power, as she grows stronger in the future, the bonus will certainly increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly a rebirth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang sighed inwardly, yet the girl herself, after this transformation, leaned her face toward him, closed her eyes, and lightly pursed her cherry lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kissing, of course. You have to do it after a victory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told you that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s all like that in Mom’s books.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Read less of those. There’s never been such a rule, and you don’t even understand what that specifically entails.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care, you teach me what it's like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... ouch...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang didn't even have the strength to pull the girl off him; he couldn't even stand steadily, collapsing onto a nearby gemstone elemental beast. After it cleared a patch of ground, Li Ang quickly lay flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisis was over. He lay in the center of this ruined underground world, surrounded by rubble mixed with fluorescent stones, as if lying in an ocean of light. The effects of the spiritual activation were gradually fading, and fatigue permeated every part of his body; he just wanted to have a good sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe sat on his waist and leaned her face over again. Her tail swept restlessly over his body, and he kept feeling like it was about to touch an unspeakable place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh, why isn't Li Ang moved at all? That's not how it's written in the books.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl fell into confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slapped her palm: \"Ah, I know, maybe you don't like this look, do you still like the original me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gemstone star-eyes blinked, the starlight within retreating to the deepest depths, and the attire formed by the Earth Serpent’s posture on her body dissolved into light runes and drifted away; the girl returned to her chestnut-haired, red-eyed appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes and leaned in again, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang looked at her face, her slightly furrowed brows and lightly wrinkled nose, which were a bit too charming and cute; he couldn't help but reach out a finger and poke her rosy cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling his touch, her delicate and childish face immediately turned softly, her cheek rubbing against his knuckle, her cherry lips aiming for his fingertip, and she took it into her mouth with a suckling reaction like an infant’s attachment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang instantly felt a current of electricity spread from his fingertip through his whole body; he didn't dare to feel the moisture and the wrapping any longer and hurriedly withdrew his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hee hee, ha ha ha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl giggled incessantly, and as she trembled, her long-worn dress slipped off half her shoulder, making everything visible to any external force added now. He could basically remain unaffected by the eye-catching sight of her skin, but this time, the faint, looming cherry-pink made him feel the strings in his brain had reached their limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you do that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe suddenly rolled over to lie beside him, her pretty face leaning close, her breath tickling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it'll be like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang only felt something soft and moist touch his face, then quickly pull away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat up, looking radiant, her eyes slightly narrowed like a cat’s, wearing a triumphant, mischievous smile, with extreme charm appearing at the corners of her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, one day, I will make you obsessed with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl’s long, beautiful neck was already flushed crimson; she spoke very firmly, but she couldn't hold back the shyness that was about to break her, so she turned away, and the scene sank into a peaceful silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, as if thinking of something, she would chuckle to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two stayed there for a while, one lying and one sitting, Zoe hugged her knees, looked up at the vault, and asked: \"Li Ang, when are you going to build your adventure party?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I originally wanted to find a more prosperous city to register after resting on Satus Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang let out a breath, and the girl turned her face to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turns out we didn't get any rest at all.\" The two said in unison, paused for a moment, and smiled at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe reached out, her pale, onion-like fingertips pointing at his chest: \"Let me be your first member.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you thought it through? To adventure in the clouds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang wasn't very surprised. She longed for the end of the clouds; after casting off the thoughts that once bound her, she would definitely fly into the blue sky. This was the destiny of the world’s heroine to begin with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, the life I want is a life with Li Ang. The current me exists because of you. If you want to build a party and reach the peak, I will help you reach that day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know if the girl’s nails were a bit sharp, but a slight stinging sensation rose where she touched his chest, spreading from the base point and turning into a large area of slight, burning heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up, wanting to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoe interrupted him, showing a pitiful expression: \"A lot of gemstones were used in the battle, and I absorbed a lot at the end, can we still afford a big airship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know, but there’s still quite a bit left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang scanned the area; the secondary gemstones and crystals on the canopy should have been worth some money, but after the shattering and the second destruction from the fall, they had no quality left and wouldn't be worth much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precious gemstones were all very hard, and he could still glimpse a few; they couldn't buy a big ship, but they should be able to buy a small one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the adventure hadn't even started yet; it wasn't time to buy a ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't feel guilty, that's what adventuring is like. There will certainly be gains, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But because of me, the gains have decreased.\" The girl carefully pinched a bit of his sleeve with her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn't finished yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang smiled: \"Gains often present themselves in another form. Sometimes it’s the experience of growth, sometimes it’s the courage gained from overcoming oneself, and there is more; these are treasures that will not be discarded until the end of life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt as if it were a lifetime ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zoe of a few days ago, and the her of now. The little wild cat on the ground, and the young girl of now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing her along, he had also foreseen that she might not be able to play a very big role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was originally gambling, gambling on the mysterious power within her, to see if he could get a return by coming to a place that matched it. And Li Ang’s own experience and strength were the backup guarantee to provide fault tolerance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he was only exhausted, not having depleted his spirituality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fair amount of gemstones were lost, but how did that saying go? I’m betting this on the new era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world’s female lead, the power of the Star Soul—this is wealth that simply cannot be exchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fellow, you were pestering me earlier, weren't you? Now that you want to run, I won't even let you. Since you've boarded my ship, you’d better put your value to good use for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl’s expression froze, then she nodded heavily, her eyes curving into smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang chuckled; heaven knows what he was thinking just a few days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forming a team requires capable hands, execution, and composure, not members who attract trouble. I certainly won't be swayed by beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I get stuck with someone, I’ll just take her along; what has this adventure turned into? A journey of child-rearing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for now... I’ll just take on a newbie; at least there’s no problem with taking her, a good kid, along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this is the last time!\u003C\u002Fp>",2003,"2026-06-21T01:23:38.712Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1d78cb5042ca2448961d74881edc8e6e41c1aa1aedd1af147da63bc4808c95cd","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-38","kicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-chapter-36",496,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fkicked-out-of-the-party-then-i-picked-up-a-probl-cover.jpg"]