Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

As Zachary spoke, he studied the man from head to toe. Dressed in a tight dark blue brocade robe, the man wore a pair of white boots and heavy steel wristbands around his wrists and ankles. Thick eyebrows draped over his enormous eyes, with a ferocious scar on the left side of his jaw. To Zachary, he seemed shrewd and capable with the sixth grade Imperial Level aura oozing out of him. One glance was enough to determine he was special. What Zachary found to be especially interesting was that he didn't cover his face. He didn't care if Zachary knew who he was.

"How did you know I have been following you?" Hearing Zachary's words, the man frowned.

"I also know you went into the cave, though you didn't find me. You wouldn't have shown up so late otherwise," Zachary said, crossing his arms over his chest.

"You really are as bold as I heard. You know that I have targeted you, yet you're running around as if you don't have a care in the world. Do you think I am not capable of hurting you?" the man snorted and glanced at Zachary.

"On the contrary. I knew you would attack. I was merely waiting for you to show up. Fortunately, you didn't disappoint me. Otherwise, I would think that all the people of Crane College are cowards. Since you want to attack me, go ahead," Zachary sneered.

"You are quite arrogant, but you are mistaken. You see, I'm not from Crane College," the man pointed out.

"You aren't? Then where are you from?" Zachary's eyes narrowed. If the man wasn't from Crane College, then he was at a loss to who he would be. He didn't recall provoking anyone outside of the college. However, it was also possible that the person in front of him was following someone else's orders.

"My name is Alloys Xia. That's all you'll need to know. If you want to seek revenge in the future, my name will help you find me," the man said, introducing himself.

"Alloys Xia, right? I know your name now, but it won't be me seeking revenge in the future!" It was clear to Zachary that Alloys Xia didn't plan on leaving without inflicting some damage.

"Don't talk big! I have come h

mance with her own eyes yesterday. But as Zachary's instructor, she was proud of his outstanding improvement in such a short time, though she hadn't personally done anything.

"Oh, what will the special award be?" Zachary asked, raising his eyebrows.

"I don't know, myself. It could be a rare treasure that enhances the strength of a treasure beast, or the egg of a scarce treasure beast," Linda replied.

"Really? That sounds good. I have to work harder and make persistent efforts to rank among the top fifty as soon as I can." Zachary smiled easily.

"You're daydreaming! Do you think it will be that easy to get to the top fifty? Besides, even if you reach that level, a real test will await you," Linda snorted.

"What do you mean?" Zachary asked immediately.

"I forgot to tell you that Crane College's coliseums are actually divided into three stages. All those below the top fifty will compete in the primary stage coliseum. Once you enter the top fifty, you will compete in the medium stage coliseum. The competition rules at that level are different. While competing in it is more difficult, you can gain more points for a win than in the primary stage coliseum. There is also the premium stage coliseum. Only the top twenty beast tamers can compete in it. Therefore, once you get to the top fifty, it will no longer be this easy for you to enhance your ranking," Linda explained.