"What should we do?" Trunks asked.
"The waters of the Valley of Sunshine are too muddy, and our power is too weak. We can't contend with either side. No matter what the final result is, we won't be in control of the Valley of Sunshine. At the end of the day, it's all because the mercenary band is too weak.
"It doesn't seem wise for us to get involved at this time. We can temporarily set aside our grudge with Florida and take the opportunity to recruit and expand our power while they fight until their heads bleed. The most important thing right now is to strengthen our own strength and not join forces with them.
"The shop I need is an inauspicious place. No matter who holds power in the Valley of Sunshine, they won't know how to use it and will leave it empty. I'll find a way to get it back sooner or later. There's no need to trap us in a place like this because of this shop.
"Not to mention that Laureton isn't a good person. Our safety won't be guaranteed if we stay in the Valley of Sunshine at this time. If Laureton isn't in a good mood, he might turn against us. It won't be so easy for us to leave the Valley of Sunshine then. "Han Shuo responded calmly after careful consideration.
"You mean that we should leave the Valley of Sunshine for now?" Han Shuo's words were complicated, but to put it simply, it was to sit on top of the mountain and reap the spoils later. Trunks roughly grasped Han Shuo's meaning after hearing Han Shuo's explanation.
"We can leave the Valley of Sunshine, but we don't need to leave the Valley of Sunshine's sphere of influence! We can learn from the other three powers and first develop our power on the outskirts of the Valley of Sunshine. With the gold coins and your connections, you can take the opportunity to recruit more mercenaries and slowly strengthen your mercenary band while the other four powers fight amongst themselves.
"In addition, I need to leave for a while. If I'm discovered by the Church of Light, it may bring some unnecessary trouble to me and the mercenary band. I'll take advantage of this opportunity to help you go to the Dark Forest and have the dwarves forge a batch of the weapons we need. We'll then see if we can get another batch of good stuff through the Forest Troll. " When Han Shuo thought about it seriously, his mind was very active. He calmly calculated the follow-up course of action and slowly explained to Trunks.
When Han Shuo finished, Trunks nodded with a smile, "There are still a few months until the battle for the succession in the Valley of Sunshine. Our mercenary band has a large amount of gold coins as a foundation, so I can take the opportunity to recruit more experts. Perhaps this will be of some use when the time comes."
"Mm, let's go back and discuss with Emily and Phoebe. We need to leave the Valley of Sunshine as soon as possible." Han Shuo looked at the sky, planning to leave the Valley of Sunshine as soon as possible in order to make preparations for the upcoming matters.
On the way back to the shop, there were many people on the busy street. All kinds of strange items were placed outside by the merchants of various countries, attracting the attention of the passing merchants.
There were muscular orcs with dense fur covering their skin, beautiful elves with sharp ears, and other strange races. They all lingered on the street, looking at the special items around them, trying to find a business opportunity that would bring them great profits.
As he weaved through the crowd, Han Shuo suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of danger. It was as if there was an enemy watching him from the shadows, a faint killing intent locking onto him, ready to give him a fatal blow at any time.
Being in the bloodlust realm, Han Shuo had a terrifying ability to sense others' killing intent towards him. Even in the bustling merchant street, he could still clearly sense the hidden killing intent. This was truly incredible.
With a thought, the three yin demons flew out without a trace, like drifting air. They slowly spread out and circled around Han Shuo's blind spots, observing any places where danger might appear.
With the help of the yin demons, not a single corner could escape Han Shuo's prying eyes. At this moment, Han Shuo imprinted everything within a dozen meters into his mind. Han Shuo quickly identified each and every person, trying to find the source of the danger.
On the wall of a shop on the left, in a blind spot that was difficult for the naked eye to see, a beautiful face with impeccable features leapt into Han Shuo's line of sight. Female elven archer Maxine's eyes were like the edge of a sword, glinting with a cold light. She held an oddly shaped bow in her left hand, seeming to be waiting for the most opportune moment to give him a fatal blow.
Thunder archmage Asa stood shoulder to shoulder with her, his expression cold and dark. He held a magic staff in his right hand and was also ready, as if he could strike at any moment.
However, there were many merchants from all over the world around the three of them on this street that had a large flow of people. If one wanted to carry out an assassination in such a place, one's grasp of timing had to be impeccable. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to succeed.
A cold smile suddenly appeared on his face as Han Shuo continued walking without a change in expression. The three yin demons kept an eye on Maxine and Asa's movements, secretly thinking of a plan to deal with them.
At the corner of a street, Han Shuo's body, which had been moving forward, suddenly flashed inside. Trunks and Gilbert also disappeared without a trace at the same time.
Maxine and Asa looked at Han Shuo's group walk straight ahead, only to disappear around a corner. They looked at each other and were slightly startled. Their originally hidden bodies couldn't help but join the flow of people, attempting to find out what had happened at that strange corner.
"Where are they!" Asa looked around the corner when he arrived, but didn't find any traces of Han Shuo's group. He couldn't help but exclaim softly with a frown.
At this moment, a low whistle suddenly sounded as a dark, cold light suddenly appeared in the noisy street. It moved in a miraculous curve, avoiding the endless stream of people. It was like a slithering snake, quickly baring its savage fangs in the darkness and biting towards the two.
The sudden turn of events shattered the two's expectations. Maxine's slender eyes narrowed into a straight line as she abruptly shot towards the rooftops when the Demonslayer Edge was about to shoot towards her chest, fleeing into the distance without a care for anything else.
A ghastly howl sounded from Asa's mouth behind Maxine. The noisy street was thrown into chaos by this howl, and the more cowardly merchants all covered their heads as they scurried away. They didn't know what danger was about to befall them, so they immediately ran away.
The various mercenaries that followed the merchants and were responsible for their safety first surrounded their employers before paying attention to their surroundings.
Thunder archmage Asa's right hand had been chopped off from the crook of his arm due to Maxine's departure. Blood gushed out like a fountain, splattering everywhere.
The Demonslayer Edge had chopped off a section of Asa's right hand and sent it flying high into the air. It spun in the air and once again turned around in an attempt to reap Asa's life. Asa was a qualified mercenary after all. He was able to maintain a cool head even in the most panicked of moments.
Asa didn't hesitate in this moment where he could lose his life at any second. His empty left hand quickly picked up his right hand that had fallen to the ground after being chopped off. He used the levitation spell without hesitation and immediately flew into the air. At the same time, a circle of lightning instantly formed around his body, turning him into a man of electricity.
The Demonslayer Edge once again flew towards Asa, crackling with electricity. Before the Demonslayer Edge could reach Asa's body, it was invaded by the fierce electricity and slowed down its piercing speed. When the Demonslayer Edge reached Asa's back, a series of crackling sounds could be heard from Asa's body.
The electrical net that had wrapped around Asa's body had invaded the Demonslayer Edge with a strong electric energy, causing the magical yuan Han Shuo had poured into it to become chaotic. In the end, the Demonslayer Edge's speed was slowed down and it stabbed towards Han Shuo's back, but didn't take Asa's life.
Although Asa hadn't been stabbed to death, the rampaging magical yuan within the Demonslayer Edge had violently churned about, causing Asa's back to feel as if he'd been struck by a heavy boulder. His fluttering body was like a kite with a broken string, swaying violently and almost falling down. Finally, he staggered all the way to a room and landed, crying for help as soon as he entered.
"Let's go, Asa's injuries are even worse than Florida's. I think it's becoming more and more unrealistic for the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band to win against the Cairo mercenary band this time." Han Shuo chuckled coldly as he walked out of an alley with Gilbert and Trunks.
"Treacherous Master, why didn't you take the opportunity to kill him? Asa would've died without a doubt if he'd just stabbed him again." Gilbert looked at Han Shuo in puzzlement and asked in confusion.
"The place where Asa landed is the resting area of the Cairo mercenary band. No matter how fierce the battle between the Cairo mercenary band and the Rainbow Sickle mercenary band is, anyone in Tanai under the Glorious Sun will be protected by the Cairo mercenary band. Whether the mercenaries are willing or not, they have to help Asa. We can't kill Asa inside, or we'll definitely offend Laureton. "Trunks explained to Gilbert.
"Mm. When I ambushed Asa, the surrounding Cairo mercenary band members didn't say a word, and no one stepped out to help them from afar. This is already making things easier for us. You stupid dragon, use your brain more. Don't just think of some dirty thoughts all day long. "Han Shuo lectured Gilbert, hating that Gilbert didn't live up to his expectations.
"It's a pity that we let that Maxine escape. That woman's vigilance is quite high!" Trunks said regretfully.
Nodding, Han Shuo said in agreement, "Mm, it's a bit of a pity that she escaped. Perhaps it's because she's also skilled in the way of assassination that she's so vigilant. That woman hiding in the shadows is much more of a threat than Asa. You must be careful in the future and don't let her find an opportunity to take advantage of. "
The three talked as they returned to the path of the shop. The three yin demons had been placed in the surroundings along the way, and no one could escape Han Shuo's observation. They didn't meet any more danger.
An orc shop had a few exotic flowers and grasses in front of it, as well as some intricate little trees. One of the plants had three golden leaves and milky white roots that were as hard as stalactites. It sparkled with a faint white luster and attracted Han Shuo's attention.
Han Shuo had discovered this shop through the yin demons. After a moment's observation, Han Shuo said to the two, "Come, let's take a look at this shop."
Trunks and Gilbert were already used to Han Shuo's strange behavior. They were used to Han Shuo's mysteriousness and didn't ask any questions. They followed Han Shuo to the orc shop in the distance.
When they arrived in front of the shop, some exotic flowers and grasses attracted Han Shuo's attention. Some of the flowers and grasses had a refreshing fragrance, while others had strange shapes and colors. Many of the little trees had crystal clear roots that looked like pieces of beautiful jade. He didn't know how they grew.
Han Shuo moved closer to the three golden leaves and placed his nose close to them. An alluring fragrance seeped into Han Shuo's mouth and nose, making him feel relaxed and happy. Han Shuo stared at the veins of the three dazzling golden leaves for a while, then reached out with his hand and closed his eyes to touch the stalactite stalactite. His brow creased tightly as he slowly considered something.
Gilbert and Trunks looked at Han Shuo with strange expressions. They didn't understand Han Shuo's behavior and why he would be interested in these strange flowers and grasses.
After a while, Han Shuo's eyebrows suddenly twitched as his pair of deep eyes were replaced by an expression of ecstasy. He then carefully examined all the strange flowers and plants in front of the door with even greater enthusiasm. His entire person seemed to be indescribably excited, as if he'd suddenly picked up some sort of treasure.
Gilbert and Trunks looked at each other, not knowing what Han Shuo had discovered. They looked at Han Shuo's strange behavior in a daze, feeling a little baffled.
After sweeping his eyes over the strange plants in front of the shop, Han Shuo took a deep breath and said to Gilbert and Trunks, "I need these special plants. Let's go and see if there are any greater rewards inside."
Han Shuo's excited expression slowly returned to normal after he finished speaking, and he walked inside with large strides.
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