Through the transportation matrix, Han Shuo appeared directly at the hidden tomb in the mountain behind the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force, in the blind corner that Han Shuo had dug up.
Putting away the six magical sticks, Han Shuo removed the stone slab placed at the entrance of the tomb and walked out. The sky was only just beginning to brighten. Han Shuo didn't walk from the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force, but instead took a detour and headed directly for the northern street according to the location on Fabian's card.
There were many luxurious and tall buildings in the northern district of Ossen City. Many of the Empire's nobles and celebrities resided within. The number of city guards here was also the highest. There were already many armored and armed city guards patrolling the area early in the morning. Han Shuo straightened his clothes and wiped off the dust that had just landed on him. Only then did he head for the northern street according to the records on Fabian's card.
After a while, Han Shuo stopped in front of a building. There were no guards in front of the door, and it didn't look as eye-catching as the surrounding buildings. Han Shuo arrived in front of the door and focused his attention to observe his surroundings. He only began to knock when he discovered that no one seemed to be paying attention to him.
Last time at the Boozt Merchant Guild, Phoebe had forcefully pushed the death of the "Shadow Ghost" assassin onto him. The expression on Grover's face before he left already indicated that this person harbored a grudge. According to Phoebe, whether it was "Shadow Ghost" or Grover, they both had experts in their hands that could kill him. Therefore, Han Shuo had no choice but to be careful on his return to the Empire this time, afraid of attracting the attention of either "Shadow Ghost" or Grover.
After a while, a gentle-looking butler opened the door and looked at Han Shuo. He bowed with a smile and asked, "Good morning sir, may I ask who you are looking for?"
"I'm Brian, I've come to discuss a business deal with Fabian!" Han Shuo responded just as politely.
"So it's Mister Brian. I've heard Fabian mention you before. Please come with me!" The butler immediately moved aside when he heard Han Shuo's name, indicating for Han Shuo to enter.
When Han Shuo walked in, the butler stuck his head out and carefully observed the entrance before hurriedly closing the door and leading Han Shuo inside, appearing to be very cautious.
The buildings inside were still very ordinary. Compared to the Boozt Merchant Guild's extravagance, this place didn't seem very eye-catching, and the size of the buildings was far less vast.
After walking for only a minute, the butler brought Han Shuo into a large hall and called over an ordinary looking maid. After serving tea and snacks, she said, "Mister Bryan, please wait a moment. I'll go call Fabian for you right away."
After the butler left, the maid filled Han Shuo's cup with tea and also left the hall. After a while, the fat Fabian walked in from outside the hall, laughing heartily. Bright and hearty laughter sounded from Fabian's mouth, but his face was a bit haggard and his spirits weren't too good. It seemed that he hadn't been very comfortable recently.
"Oh, it's Brian. It's great to see that you're safe and sound." Fabian pulled out a chair and sat down after entering, laughing heartily.
"I'm also very happy to see that you're fine. I went into hiding after leaving the Boozt Merchant Guild last time. Neither 'Shadow Ghost' nor Grover's men will be able to find me, so you don't need to worry about me at all. It's you, on the other hand, that doesn't seem to be doing too well! "Han Shuo sized up Fabian and said slowly.
"Don't mention it. Grover is becoming more and more domineering now, and our days have indeed been a bit rough lately. Oh right, what business do you have to discuss with me this time? "Fabian sighed and said a bit helplessly.
Han Shuo didn't want to pay attention to the grudge between them and Grover. Fabian wasn't willing to go into detail with Han Shuo's intentions. He thought for a moment and said, "I've come to find you this time not to sell any goods, but to purchase some rare materials from you."
"Oh, what rare materials?"
"Take a look at this list. I need all of the materials in here. How much do you think it will cost?" Han Shuo handed over the list of materials that the dwarf village chief, Calvin, had listed to Fabian and said.
Fabian took the list from Han Shuo and looked over it carefully. He thought for a moment and said to Han Shuo, "Brian, even I'm not too sure about some of the materials in here. I'm afraid I can't make the decision. If you don't mind, I'd like to have our Miss Phoebe speak with you?"
Han Shuo stared blankly. Could it be that Calvin's list of materials required items that were extremely valuable? Musing for a moment, Han Shuo nodded and said, "Alright, the same goes for Miss Phoebe. I have an urgent need for these items, when can I see her?"
"Our miss is here right now. I'll go ask for her instructions right now. Wait a moment." Fabian rose and said to Han Shuo before leaving the hall.
After a while, Phoebe walked into the hall with Fabian with a cold expression on her face. She was dressed simply, but it was hard to conceal her stunning features.
Phoebe swept her eyes over Han Shuo as if nothing had happened when she walked in, making Han Shuo feel a bit baffled. Finding a chair to sit on, Phoebe took a long look at the list that Han Shuo had listed. Her brow furrowed slightly as she lifted her head to look at Han Shuo, saying, "These materials should be used to forge weapons. Some of the items in here are indeed quite rare. You've found the right person to purchase them from us."
Joy welled up in his heart, but there wasn't any expression of happiness on his face. Han Shuo's right index finger drummed on the table every now and then as he said faintly, "Name your price."
Nodding, Phoebe's wise and farsighted eyes flashed craftily for a moment as a beautiful curve appeared at the corners of her lips. She said, "Apart from the black gold ore, we can sell the rest to you. Especially since you helped us last time, I can even give you a discount. We'll only charge you a total of three thousand five hundred gold coins. The price is absolutely fair."
Three thousand five hundred gold coins! Han Shuo's heart jumped. He hadn't thought that the ten or so rare materials that Calvin had listed would be worth so much, and judging from Phoebe's words, this price was already quite low. The black gold ore seemed to be a bit troublesome.
Frowning slightly, Han Shuo thought for a moment and said, "Three thousand five hundred gold coins isn't a problem, but as for the black gold ore, could it be that your Merchant Guild can't get it?"
"Black gold ore is the same as black iron ore, and is the best material for forging weapons. The price of this ore is beyond your imagination. A piece of black gold ore the size of a fingernail can be sold for five thousand gold coins on the black market. Under normal circumstances, black gold ore and black iron ore are both priceless.
I have a piece of black gold ore the size of a thumb in my hand, but this piece of black gold ore was obtained with great difficulty. I plan on gathering enough materials to forge the best sword for my master, so I've kept it. Although this piece of black gold ore meets your requirements, I won't sell it to you no matter how high a price you offer. "Phoebe's face was solemn as she spoke firmly to Han Shuo.
Phoebe was already a swordmaster, and Han Shuo didn't even need to think with his toes to imagine what level her master was at. The sword used by this kind of person would naturally be the sharpest and most extraordinary. Phoebe had reached the level of a swordmaster at such a young age, so she definitely wasn't someone that an ordinary Academy of Magic and Force could teach. It looked like this Phoebe was quite mysterious indeed.
However, Han Shuo really needed the black gold ore. He wanted to make the Demonslayer Edge the best it could be and naturally needed the rarest and most complete materials. If he was missing such a precious piece of black gold ore, then the quality of the Demonslayer Edge would be greatly reduced. This was something that Han Shuo didn't want to see.
His brow furrowed deeply, Han Shuo thought hard for a while and finally asked Phoebe, "Apart from you, who else has this kind of black gold ore?"
"Don't even think about it. I think that even if someone has it, they'll treasure it like a treasure and won't sell it to you." Phoebe looked at Han Shuo's anxious expression with interest and a faint smile appeared at the corners of her mouth as she spoke with a bit of pride.
Han Shuo couldn't help but feel a wave of dejection when he heard these words. As he shook his head and sighed, he suddenly noticed the unintentional smile on Phoebe's lips. His thoughts spun rapidly and Han Shuo thought silently for a while. Finally, he stared fixedly at Phoebe and asked lowly, "Miss Phoebe, as long as you're willing to give me the black gold ore in your possession, you can raise any conditions!"
Phoebe started and looked at Han Shuo with surprise. She then furrowed her brow and pretended to think for a moment. Finally, she said a bit reluctantly, "Since you helped us last time, I can bear the pain and part with what I love, but you must help me with something else?"
"What is it?" Han Shuo thought to himself that Phoebe had indeed planned this beforehand. He was angry in his heart, but didn't show it on his face as he responded with a darkened face.
"Act with me and help me kill Grover's two most loyal dogs. Darnell and Yuna, these two bitches who should be hacked into a thousand pieces!" Phoebe's face was frosty as she spoke through gritted teeth.
"What are their strengths?" Han Shuo asked with a calm face.
"Darnell is a senior swordsman and has the possibility of breaking through to the level of a swordmaster. Yuna is a fire adept mage, and her strength is equally frightening. These two are a shameless and licentious couple and won't be apart for long periods of time. They're currently living in the Boozt Merchant Guild. As long as you're willing to help me, I have a sixty percent chance of silently assassinating them! "Phoebe's body suddenly straightened, the twin peaks in front of her chest appearing exceedingly high as she spoke with a bit of excitement.
"I agree!" Han Shuo didn't hesitate and said lowly.
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