"Long time no see!" Opening the door, Han Shuo stood outside and looked at Odysseus' group of six with a slight smile.
The group of six cheered when they saw Han Shuo appear, their faces brimming with genuine joy. Odysseus and Gordon even rushed to Han Shuo and gave Han Shuo a hug.
"It's really you. Why are you living here?" After letting go, the restless Gordon looked inside and said with some surprise.
"Heh heh, come in first. This place is very safe, it's not as scary as you think!" Han Shuo leaned to the side and motioned for the six to come in and chat.
The six of them had been a bit fearful of this place before confirming that Han Shuo was inside, but when Han Shuo's words left Han Shuo's mouth, they no longer cowered in fear out of their trust in Han Shuo. They walked in openly and directly to the center of the yard.
Odysseus and the others were a team of three warriors, two mages, and one archer. Odysseus was a senior swordsman, Anglo and Gordon were journeyman swordsmen, Aphrodite a water adept mage, Bard a thunder journeyman mage, and the female elven archer, Nia.
After their adventure in the Dark Forest, the six had not only reaped rich rewards, but had also made breakthroughs in their strength. Journeyman swordsman Gordon had advanced to senior swordsman, and thunder journeyman mage Bard had also become an adept mage. Han Shuo had seen all of this from the changes in the symbols on their chests.
"Brian, this place is the cursed land of the Valley of Sunshine. When we came to the Valley of Sunshine before, we'd heard people talk about the legend of this place, warning everyone not to enter this shop carelessly. Why are you living here?" Gordon was a straightforward person and couldn't hide his thoughts. He looked around when he entered the yard and directly asked Han Shuo after sitting down.
"The legends aren't necessarily true. Those curses could be man-made. We haven't encountered any danger since we've been here for so long." Han Shuo didn't explain too much about the blood water demon's mischief to them.
"How have you been recently?" As the captain, Odysseus was an upright and steady person. He looked at Han Shuo and asked with a smile.
"Not too bad. What did you guys experience after leaving the Dark Forest? Gordon and Bard's cultivation has actually improved greatly. Not bad!" Han Shuo said.
"After we separated from you in the Dark Forest, we went to Zajoski City and sold off our spoils in the Dark Forest. We made a sum of money and exchanged our weapons and equipment. We also picked out a magic staff for Bard to increase his magical power. After resting for a while, Gordon and Bard felt that they'd broken through and went to the guild to take the advancement test. After passing, we took on some missions to protect merchants near the Valley of Sunshine. This time, we entered the Valley of Sunshine to protect a merchant caravan. "Odysseus smiled faintly and slowly explained to Han Shuo what had happened after they'd split up.
Han Shuo glanced at Trunks on the side and thought for a moment. He then looked at Odysseus and said, "We're friends, so I'll speak frankly. Trunks and I have formed a small mercenary band and we only have a few people at the moment. I'd really like you to join and help us make this small mercenary band a bit bigger."
Odysseus and the others were all quite surprised when these words were spoken. They all looked at each other and didn't know how to respond for a moment.
After staring blankly for a while, Odysseus looked at Han Shuo and said, "Brian, you're not joking are you? Why did you think of forming a mercenary band? You've always been a loner. I don't think you're the kind of person who'd like to form a mercenary band?"
"It's true, we've already applied for a title. I think that if this mercenary band succeeds, it should be quite good in the future. I wonder if you're interested?" Han Shuo looked at Odysseus with a faint smile and sincerely invited them.
"What's the specific situation? Can you tell me in detail?" Odysseus was obviously a bit interested, but he knew that this kind of thing couldn't be careless and asked carefully.
Han Shuo briefly explained the origins and circumstances of the Soul Destroyer mercenary band, including Trunks' hatred and the recent conflict between Han Shuo and Florida. He didn't purposely conceal any of this.
When Han Shuo finished speaking, the other five's expressions changed. They obviously hadn't expected that Han Shuo and Trunks had already done so many sensational things in Tanai under the Glorious Sun in such a short period of time. They all seemed eager to give it a try and revealed expressions of interest.
"I think I'll need to discuss this matter with them and then give you an answer." As the leader of the six, Odysseus naturally needed to ask the other five's opinions one by one. Therefore, he couldn't give an answer so quickly.
Nodding in understanding, Han Shuo smiled faintly and said, "I understand. You can think about it for a few days!"
In the following time, Han Shuo chatted happily with them about some interesting things in the Dark Forest. The six finally took their leave when it was almost noon.
During this process, as a participant, Trunks would occasionally chime in with a word or two. However, dark dragon Jill seemed a bit bored and sat there, bored to death. He only sized up Aphrodite and Nia with a pair of lustful eyes, and only withdrew his lustful gaze after being glared at by Han Shuo a few times.
"Let's go, we're going out for a bit!" Han Shuo said to Trunks and Gilbert after Odysseus and the other five left.
"Where are we going?" Trunks was a bit puzzled and asked.
"The current situation in the Valley of Sunshine is complicated. Our original target was Florida, but now that Ferguson has joined the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band, I think it'll be hard for us to make a move in the near future. I think we need to talk to Laureton about Ferguson's arrival last night. We can also obtain more information through Laureton to decide what we should do next. "Han Shuo said calmly.
The group was quite familiar with the road to the Cairo mercenary band this time and didn't run into any obstacles along the way. However, before Han Shuo and the other two had even passed through the enormous square, they heard an earth-shattering explosion from the depths of the Cairo mercenary band.
When Han Shuo and the other two arrived, they discovered that one of the buildings had collapsed. Black smoke was rising from within, and several badly mangled corpses were scattered around the collapsed building. Bald Laureton was like an enraged wild beast, his entire body brimming with an extremely dangerous aura. He was standing around the building and growling lowly at the people around him, showing signs of going berserk at any moment.
Harris was standing not far away from Laureton, his expression also dark and he looked to be in an extremely bad mood. When he saw Han Shuo and the other two walk over, he wasn't as polite as he usually was. He looked at the corpses on the ground with some annoyance and seemed to be blaming himself.
"Eh … it looks like we've come at the wrong time." Han Shuo curled his lips when they arrived.
Suppressing the anger in his heart, Laureton took a few deep breaths and turned to Harris, "Bury these brothers properly. I will definitely find out who did this and tear them to pieces!"
Harris didn't say much and nodded painfully. He then directed the mercenaries that had gathered from all directions to carefully lift the dismembered corpses and start cleaning up the scene.
"Come with me." Laureton's face was gloomy as he snorted softly and walked towards the largest building he lived in.
It was very obvious that Han Shuo and the other two had coincidentally come across an attack on the Cairo mercenary band. However, Han Shuo and the other two didn't find any traces of the enemy when they looked around. They didn't know what had happened.
When they entered Laureton's large house, he waved his hand for Han Shuo and the other two to find a stone bench to sit on. He said with a dark face, "The enemy wanted to kill me. The room that exploded is where I handle the daily affairs of the Cairo mercenary band. Under normal circumstances, I would have gone there at noon.
However, I was delayed by something today. When I was ten meters away from the door of the room, a strong mana fluctuation came from inside the room, and a violent explosion immediately occurred. It seems that there was a magic device set up beforehand. Otherwise, it wouldn't have exploded in such a timely manner. I almost died inside. "
"There must be people from other powers in your Cairo mercenary band, otherwise this kind of thing wouldn't have happened. Also, when I was fighting Florida in front of the Valley of Sunshine last time, Andy of the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band arrived in time to save him just as I was about to kill him.
At that time, there were only people from your Cairo mercenary band at the fence. Logically speaking, the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band wouldn't have been able to arrive in time to save Florida from my hands. I had my suspicions at that time, but it looks like my suspicions weren't unfounded. "Han Shuo thought for a moment and said.
"That's for sure. I can arrange my people in other powers, so other powers can naturally do the same. It's just that it was too dangerous this time and I almost died. I don't know which power did it. "Laureton's face was dark as he growled angrily.
Seeing that Laureton knew what he was doing, Han Shuo didn't say anything else. He inwardly thought that Laureton looked like he had all brawn and brains, but his thoughts were actually so meticulous. No wonder he could replace the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band and sit in the position of first in the Valley of Sunshine.
"Florida's grandfather, the light grand magus Ferguson of the Church of Light, has arrived. I don't know where Florida has been moved to, and I can't find a suitable opportunity to make a move. I've come to find you this time because I want to know where Florida has been arranged to be.
Since you've also arranged for your people in the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band, I think you might know about this. If I don't know where Florida is, I have no way of making a move, so I need you to tell me. "Han Shuo thought for a moment and said to Laureton.
"I already know about what happened last night, but since that old fox Ferguson has arrived, I think it's too unrealistic for you to assassinate Florida. After your attack last night, Florida will surely be protected even more carefully. Even if you know where Florida is, you may not have the opportunity to make a move! "Laureton's expression had completely returned to normal by now as he looked at Han Shuo and said directly.
Han Shuo understood that Laureton wasn't lying. However, now that the three yin demons had taken form and there was also the earth elite zombie that could burrow underground, Han Shuo had every reason to believe that as long as he could find the hiding place of a heavily injured person, Han Shuo believed that he would have a chance to succeed no matter how heavily protected the person was.
"I understand everything you've said, but if you know where Florida is, I still hope that you can tell me." Han Shuo smiled confidently.
Laureton obviously felt that Han Shuo had overestimated his own abilities this time. Although he understood that Han Shuo's strength was extraordinary, he felt that even if Han Shuo used the Cairo mercenary band's strength, he still wouldn't have the chance to assassinate Florida in the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band's headquarters.
"Alright, I'll keep an eye out. If I have news of Florida, I'll send someone to inform you." Laureton's expression was a bit impatient as he said with a cold face.
At this point, Han Shuo knew that there was nothing more to say. He nodded and left with Gilbert.
"What the hell, we're helping him and his attitude is still so bad!" Gilbert started cursing as soon as he left the Cairo mercenary band's territory.
"If you were almost blown to death, I think your attitude would be even worse than his. It looks like Laureton was truly frightened today." Trunks looked at Gilbert and smiled.
"Mm, Laureton is in a bad mood. I don't know if he'll be unable to control himself and make a move in a short period of time." Han Shuo chuckled and paused. Han Shuo then said sinisterly, "It looks like the Valley of Sunshine is starting to fall into chaos. I think we should change our plans now. I've thought carefully and have a better idea."
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