Chapter 166 - Trouble's Huge
Who knew that when Lin Li arrived, the fat man was nowhere to be found. Judging from the empty metal cage on the ground, it seemed that he did not even have the time to pack them when he left in a hurry.
Standing at the corner of the street, Lin Li could not help but feel odd.
He only took less than an hour from the time he’d entered the blacksmith shop and exited from it with Azalez. How did the fat bandit disappear in such a short amount of time?
“Little fella, you wanted to look for Shaun?” Azalez sounded as though he frequented the black market as well. From how Lin Li stood at the corner of the streets, he already guessed whom he wanted to look for.
“Yes, Mr. Azalez. Do you know him?”
“Of course I do! That bastard sells the offspring of magical beasts here every day—I don’t know how many have been deceived by him already. He’s going to be caught and brought by the garrison of Alanna to the dungeons one day!”
The middle-aged man chided the fat bandit righteously, forgetting that he was no different from him. From how he molested female adventurers every day, he might gain even more hatred from the people.
Only Andoine and Sean knew of the existence of the Ring of Endless Storm. They were the two men whom Lin Li trusted not to divulge that secret.
Azalez was really a nice man. However, since it was the first time for Lin Li to meet Azalez, it would be too abrupt to show him such a high-level item.
“No problem. You can give me the Eternal Adamantine whenever you are free.”
Despite giving Lin Li the Fire Salamandrid skins, he could only receive the Eternal Adamantine another day.
If it was before, Azalez would definitely not allow that. After all, the Eternal Adamantine was very important to him. Wouldn’t it be problematic if that fella stood him up?
However, it was different now.
After realizing Lin Li’s great potential and ability, he really hoped to consult him more in the art of forging. When Lin Li told him he would give him the things he needed the next day, Azalez was more than happy to agree on it. How would he reject that request?
Initially, Lin Li had planned to rush back to the Guild of Magic the moment he acquired the Salamandrid skins. Yet, Azalez insisted that he stay behind to chat. Seeing that the sky wasn’t that dark yet, Lin Li did not reject his offer further, and sat in the spacious living room for idle chitchat.
But, this time, the topic of the conversation was not like before, regarding the field of forging.
While they were conversing, Azalez asked casually, “Oh, yes. Felic, why do I feel that your name is a little familiar? Did we meet each other before?” He really felt that he had heard the name somewhere before.
“You must have remembered it wrongly. It has been a month since I reached here from Jarrosus…” After saying that, Lin Li thought, You would not have met me before I reached Jarrosus. I was still at a place called Endless World then…
“Jarrosus?” What was supposed to be a casual reply changed the expression on Azalez’s face.
“You were saying that you’re from Jarrosus?”
“You’re right, I’m from Jarrosus. Why, Mr. Azalez? Have you met me in Jarrosus?” Seeing Azalez’s change in expression, Lin Li grew doubtful.
What might the matter be for it to create such a concern for the legendary warrior, Azalez?
“That, Felic…” Azalez hesitated for a while before he continued his question with uncertainty, “I’m afraid you are going to face some trouble…”
“What trouble?”
“When you reached Alanna a month ago, did you injure a young man named Matthias?” Azalez asked with a serious and grave expression.
“Yeah, there was such an incident.”
“You’re in great trouble…” Azalez sighed. Shaking his head, he asked, “Do you know who is Matthias’ father?”
“No, I don’t…”
“His father is Wilhelm!”
“Wilhelm?” Lin Li felt that this name was rather familiar, but he could not remember where he heard it before.