Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

All the Xiao clan disciples were stunned at Zachary's words and realized that he didn't know who Carmelo was. How could he dare make Carmelo apologize to him like that? He might as well have put a gun to his head.

"What did you just say to me? How dare you ask me to apologize! Do you even know who I am?" Carmelo roared with rage as Zachary's statement curdled his blood. It was even worse that he used that arrogant tone.

"I don't care who you are! You must apologize for practically running me over," Zachary, on the other hand, merely replied with a sneer. He wasn't someone who could be bullied at will. Otherwise, he would have been bullied to death a long time ago.

Zachary's reaction only drove Carmelo even crazier. He was clearly fuming now. Carmelo's face turned red with anger, and he was on the verge exploding with rage.

All the while, the disciple from the logistics department still thought Zachary was unaware of Carmelo's identity. For this reason, he spoke to him out of kindness. "Well, Master Harley. This is Master Carmelo. He's an Imperial Level warrior, just like you."

"I know he is an Imperial Level warrior and I know who he is. Who cares? Are all the Imperial Level warriors in the Xiao Clan this arrogant and bossy?" Zachary retorted in a cold tone, glaring at the disciple down sternly.

The disciple had no choice but to fall silent, no longer daring to utter a single word.

"Ah, so your name's Harley, huh? And you're an Imperial Level warrior, too. What a surprise!" Carmelo exclaimed in astonishment. He was bewildered upon discovering the man's identity who, standing just a few feet in front of him, actually dared challenge him. Never had the thought that this man, who looked like any ordinary disciple, could also be an Imperial Level warrior crossed his mind. Neither Zachary's appearance nor aura indicated his high level of strength whatsoever.

"You really don't know me? That just can't be. I am now considered a famous man in the Xiao Clan. Even these ordinary disciples know exactly who I am. And yet, you don't know me in the least. As it turns out, you are the blind one here!" Zachary claimed, continuing to provoke Carmelo with his arrogant comment and tone.

"Who do you think you are? And how dare you talk to me like that? Everyone in the Xiao Clan knows me, and anyone who dares offend me only knows one end—a miserable one. As far as I'm concerned, you're just a newcomer, so I'll give you a chance. Now, get down on your knees and apologize to me at once! I'll do my part and only punish you slightly by breaking your leg. You'll be taught a lesson and hopefully understand who you can't afford to offend in the Xiao Clan. Do it now! Otherwise, the consequences will be much severer!" Carmelo yelled indignantly as he pointed his finger at Zachary. In his opinion, what Zachary had said and done could only mean that he was provoking him on purpose in order to embarrass him. There was no way he would let him off the hook that easily.

"You've got to be kidding me! All I know now is that you mu

currently be disabled."

"Ah, is that true, now? In that case, we can continue our fight! I don't mind at all! Let's see who will be the first with a broken hand or arm," Zachary offered with disdain in his voice.

"Shame on you! I've already been very kind to you. Quit being so arrogant, will you?" Carmelo cried angrily. As Zachary went on provoking him, Carmelo grew even more infuriated.

"I happen to have both the ability and strength that allow me to be arrogant. Although I'm new here, that doesn't mean I'll let you guys do whatever you want and bully me. If you aren't happy with this result, let's fight another real battle! Otherwise, just get the hell out of my sight!" Zachary retorted in an ambitious tone once again.

Carmelo was quite annoyed to hear what Zachary had to say. He had met arrogant people before, but never had he encountered someone as bold as Zachary. How could he be so defiant? From Carmelo's point of view, Zachary's strength was obviously weaker than his. But why was he so arrogant and overbearing? Where on earth did his courage come from? Carmelo was puzzled and his mind swam in wonder.

As soon as the Xiao Clan disciples saw that Carmelo wasn't as powerful as they had always thought, they were appalled. What were the chances that such a powerful man like Carmelo, who usually bullied others in the Xiao Clan, would be provoked by Zachary? Carmelo no longer had the guts to say anything. They had never seen anyone render him speechless before. Carmelo decided to stop messing with Zachary because he felt that Zachary ultimately wasn't as simple as he appeared, notably judging from the battle they just had. What was more, Zachary's attitude also puzzled him. Why was Zachary behaving so arrogantly? Was it possible that someone big was supporting him from behind? As Carmelo took this consideration into account, he decided it was best not to provoke Zachary any further. Finally, he chose to shut his mouth for the time being. He was the kind who would bully the weak and fear the strong.