All of a sudden, the crowd converged towards the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy and blocked its entrance.
When Han Shuo arrived at the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy from the City of Shadows, he discovered that the place was already packed with people. He roughly estimated that there were at least five hundred people gathered in front of the entrance of the tiny Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.
Anito and his entourage who were in charge of guarding the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy stood in front of the entrance. They were at a loss as to what to do when faced with so many powerful people from various family clans.
Those in front of Anito were all influential figures in the City of Shadows. Logically speaking, he should have allowed them to enter the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. Unfortunately, the first floor of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy was too small to accommodate so many people at the same time. The second and third floors were where Han Shuo refined medicines. It was impossible for strangers to enter.
Anito was at a loss as to what to do, especially when Andre of the Sainte Family was among those people. Anito was in an even bigger dilemma. If he were to allow Andre to enter, the others would certainly not be willing. But if all of them were to enter, there would not be enough space. Therefore, Anito forced a smile and bowed while apologizing profusely.
Fortunately, those people did not mind. They were happily chatting with each other as they waited for Han Shuo's arrival.
After the previous experience of distributing medicines according to the number of people, these people who received the news of Han Shuo's return immediately dragged several groups of family clan guards and rushed to the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy to wait for Han Shuo. That was why the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy was so packed.
"This … this is …" When Han Shuo arrived at the entrance of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy, he was immediately at a loss whether to laugh or cry at the scene before him.
"Eh? Brian, you're back. Just in time …"
"Haha, I've been waiting for a long time. Hurry up and take out the newly refined medicines!"
"Brian, it's good that you're fine. I've prepared all the crystal coins. We'll do as you say!"
"…"
Before Han Shuo could react, those who knew and did not know him shouted one after another. They sounded very familiar with Han Shuo but Han Shuo knew that he had only met them once. Some of them he had not even met before.
Because of Han Shuo's arrival, the bustling crowd parted to form a path leading to the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. Standing in front of the entrance of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy were several high-ranking members of large family clans who were smiling and waving at Han Shuo, urging him to hurry up.
"I didn't expect that you would be so popular in this city …" Andrina who was standing beside Han Shuo said softly.
The Andrina in front of others had reverted to the cold and indifferent expression that Han Shuo had when he first met her. Her adorable little face was deliberately cold and unsmiling. It made her look rather out of place in this bustling environment.
Han Shuo forced a smile and walked straight to the entrance of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. He took a look at Anito who was sweating profusely and Andre who was standing there with a smile on his face. He bowed slightly and said, "My apologies for making you wait so long!"
"It's fine, it's fine!" the crowd hastily replied.
After greeting each and every one of them smilingly, Han Shuo arrived at the first floor of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. He swept a glance at the leaders of large family clans and said, "I know very well the purpose of your visit. Hmm, this time, we will distribute the medicines according to each family clan instead of the number of heads."
Those present at the entrance of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy were all leaders of large family clans and their divine guards. Only those long-established family clans in the City of Shadows were able to receive the news immediately upon Han Shuo's return.
Rugess of the House of Kisa immediately put on an awkward smile. He had brought the most divine guards with him and thought that he would be able to take advantage of the situation. He did not expect that Han Shuo would not distribute the medicines according to the number of heads.
"Rugess, what's the matter? Do you have any objections?" Bess of the House of Kinson covered her mouth and giggled.
"No, no objections," Rugess immediately denied with a mischievous smile.
"Hmm, how about this, each family clan can send in a few representatives. As for the divine guards of their family clans, they will remain outside for the time being," Han Shuo suggested.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Then, Andre of the House of Sainte, Bess and her daughter Jiya of the House of Kinson, Rugess of the House of Kisa, and Tuyas of the House of Buller walked in one after another. The House of Lavers that Han Shuo was most familiar with, however, did not send anyone.
Rugess was the cousin of the patriarch of the House of Kisa and one of the seven Chief of Divine Guards in the City of Shadows. He was in charge of the Sixth Corps. He cultivated in the energy of death and was an early-stage highgod.
Tuyas was the uncle of the patriarch of the House of Buller. As his talent in cultivation was limited, he had lived his entire life in the realm of late-stage midgod and cultivated in the energy of darkness. However, he was a genius in business. Most of the businesses in the House of Buller were managed by him.
"Brian, why did you disappear for so long? Do you know that all the major family clans have sent people to search for you?" Jiya asked smilingly to Han Shuo.
"I went on a trip with a friend but was delayed by something. That's why I came back so late. Hehe, thank you all for your concern. I will remember it! " Han Shuo said smilingly, "Alright, I have refined more than a thousand bottles of various medicines. I will take out a thousand bottles and distribute them among the four major family clans. Each family clan will get two hundred and fifty bottles. Do you have any problem with that?"
"Of course!" the crowd replied in unison.
Han Shuo had long known that these people would listen to him. He smilingly took out a thousand bottles of medicines and placed them on the cabinets in front of the crowd. The price and function of each bottle were clearly displayed.
Under the gazes of the crowd, Han Shuo divided the thousand bottles of medicines into four pieces. There were more than six hundred bottles of Pellets of Rejuvenation. Each bottle was worth one hundred black crystal coins. There were also some Pellets of Tranquility and Nirvana Pills with prices ranging from three hundred to five hundred black crystal coins. Han Shuo did not treat the House of Sainte unfairly. Each family had the same quantity and type of pellets.
After Han Shuo divided the medicines into four pieces, the representatives of the four major family clans took out their black crystal coins one after another and threw them in front of Han Shuo. Each family clan had more crystal coins than the other. Han Shuo didn't need to look to know that there were at least one hundred and fifty thousand black crystal coins in his account.
Andrina, who was standing beside him, suddenly stared at the four heavy bags of crystal coins in front of Han Shuo with shining eyes. She subconsciously licked the corner of her mouth as if she was looking at an incomparably sumptuous delicacy.
Han Shuo immediately understood what Andrina was thinking when he saw the greedy look in her eyes. Han Shuo really couldn't predict what this mysterious little girl was thinking. He was afraid that she would be unable to resist the temptation in her heart and directly swallow the crystal coins in front of everyone.
Han Shuo lightly coughed and waved his hand. His space ring flashed four times and the four bags of black crystal coins disappeared.
After the bags of crystal coins were stored in the space ring, Han Shuo immediately checked the numbers on the bags with his consciousness. He discovered that each bag of crystal coins was exactly forty thousand black crystal coins. The four bags of black crystal coins were a total of one hundred and sixty thousand black crystal coins. He had earned more than last time.
"Hehe, everyone, are you satisfied?" Han Shuo's mood immediately turned for the better. He asked smilingly.
"Of course, we are satisfied …" the four of them secretly put away their medicines and chatted with Han Shuo for a while. Under Han Shuo's hints, three of them left in satisfaction.
Naturally, the one who stayed behind was Andre of the House of Sainte.
After the other three families left one after another, Andre put on a gentle smile and said to Han Shuo, "Carmelita is currently not in the City of Shadows. Do you know where she is? What is she doing? "
Without immediately answering Andre's question, Han Shuo took out a bag of black crystal coins and handed it to Andrina who had been looking at him pitifully. He instructed, "Go upstairs. No matter what, don't fall asleep like last time!"
Andrina nodded. Her eyes were filled with excitement. She hugged the big bag of forty thousand black crystal coins that Han Shuo handed to her and hastily headed to the second and third floors. She was unwilling to stay for even a moment longer.
After Andrina left, Han Shuo let out a soft sigh and said, "I don't know where she went, but I know that she has been looking for me. I believe that her departure has something to do with me, right?" Han Shuo wasn't completely ignorant of the situation in the City of Shadows. From the conversations of the divine guards who were searching for him, Han Shuo knew that Carmelita had spared no effort in searching for him. Han Shuo was very touched. He understood that Carmelita truly considered him as a friend.
Andre, who had been observing Han Shuo, nodded in his mind. He was very satisfied with Han Shuo's performance. He was not pretentious, but he also revealed his true feelings. This made Andre feel very comfortable. "That's right. She has indeed gone to other places to look for you. Carmelita truly considers you as a friend. She doesn't want anything to happen to you. Therefore, I don't want anything to happen to you either. Do you understand?" Andre pointed at Han Shuo.
Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment before he looked at Andre in astonishment. He couldn't figure out the real meaning behind Andre's words. He asked, "You mean …"
"I want you to be alive and well!" Andre put on a solemn face and said in a deep voice with a solemnity that was rarely seen on Han Shuo, "I have investigated the matter thoroughly. You can rest assured that Avery will not dare to do anything to you again."
Han Shuo was startled. He suddenly raised his head and said, "You …" He didn't understand why Andre would help him so much. He was at a loss for what to do with this sudden gesture of goodwill.
"Of course, I can only make sure that Avery will not dare to do anything to you again. As for the grievances you suffered last time, as a member of the House of Sainte, I cannot do anything to Avery for the sake of the stability of the City of Shadows. I hope you can understand," Andre explained softly. After thinking for a moment, he continued without waiting for Han Shuo to reply, "Also, do not mention this matter to Carmelita. I know her temperament. If she were to know that you were seriously injured by Avery, given her usual temperament, she would definitely stand up for you. If that were to happen, it might even cause the House of Lavers to rebel. This is definitely not something we wish to see."
After keeping silent for a moment, Han Shuo nodded with difficulty and said, "I understand. One day, I will avenge myself!"
"When you have the strength to do so, I will not stop you. Perhaps I will even help you! But before that, you still need to be cautious. Alright, I won't say much. Just keep my words in mind, "Andre stood up smilingly and walked out of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.
Han Shuo understood Andre's position very well. It was already beyond Han Shuo's expectations that Andre was willing to keep him safe. Naturally, he wouldn't ask Andre to stand up for him on behalf of the House of Sainte and find trouble with Avery.
The more power and value a person had, the more respect and status they would receive! Han Shuo knew that his current value was far from enough to make the House of Sainte and the House of Lavers turn against each other for him. However, Han Shuo was still unwilling to give up. He believed that one day, he would have enough leverage to make the House of Sainte be willing to eliminate Avery for his sake.
As long as he had enough strength, nothing was impossible!
"Is that guy gone?" As soon as Han Shuo arrived at the third floor of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy, Andrina's voice immediately sounded, "That guy is pretty good. He almost discovered my hidden strength!" She stuffed black crystal coins into her mouth one after another. Her voice was muffled.
"There are forty thousand black crystal coins in that bag. Remember, you have another four years to live!" Han Shuo came over mainly to remind her. "Also, don't make me sleep for another three to four months like last time!"
"Got it. This time, I will eat them one by one and digest them slowly. I won't be in the same situation as last time. Alright, alright, don't disturb me. Go do what you need to do! "Andrina's little face was filled with impatience. Her eyes were glowing as she stared at the crystal coins in her hand.
Han Shuo had no choice but to return to the second floor. The second floor had been redecorated and looked even more dazzling than before the destruction. Sparkling and translucent pharmaceutical utensils were placed everywhere. Those who didn't know better would definitely think that Han Shuo was a genuine pharmacist. Little would they know that Han Shuo only used a single Nine Tessellation Cauldron to refine medicinal pellets!
Anito was standing guard outside the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy with all his might. After all the major family clans had left one after another, Anito walked in and asked with a fawning smile, "Erm … erm … did you leave some for our Third Corps?"
"One hundred bottles. Only twenty thousand black crystal coins from your Lord Erebus!" Han Shuo had long prepared additional medicinal pellets. As soon as Anito walked in, Han Shuo laid out the medicines on the table. Anito was also prepared.
He immediately took out a bag of crystal coins with a big smile on his face. It was obvious that the bag contained more than twenty thousand black crystal coins. He carefully took out twenty thousand black crystal coins and respectfully handed them to Han Shuo. He said, "Brian, as someone who works for others, it is only natural that I cannot be as generous as other family clans. Haha, this is a public expense. Any excess will have to be turned in. So …"
"Got it. Take the medicines and hand them in. Thank you for your efforts in my shop these past few days." Han Shuo naturally understood that those black crystal coins did not belong to Anito. He couldn't be bothered to haggle over such a trivial matter.
"It's my pleasure … my pleasure …" Anito hastily replied smilingly. After taking the medicines, he instructed his divine guards, "I will go to the Third Corps to hand in my report. You all stay here. You know what to do if anyone dares to cause trouble!" After saying those words, Anito hastily left.
… …
"Brian, long time no see," Han Shuo, who was about to enter, suddenly heard a familiar voice.
He turned his head and saw Donna standing in front of the medicine door. Donna was as dazzling as ever. However, when Han Shuo saw her eyes, they seemed to be tinged with sadness. Although she was still smiling, that smile appeared somewhat forced …
Han Shuo, who had killed Cage and Eve, had never regretted his actions. He had a clear conscience. Who asked Avery to attack him first?
However, when facing Donna, Han Shuo still felt somewhat awkward. It was as though he felt that he had secretly done something wrong to Donna. Han Shuo chuckled and said, "Sister Donna, long time no see indeed. I heard that you had made a trip to the Space Dominion. Haha, I even paid you a visit. Too bad you weren't there."
Donna looked at Han Shuo who was praising her in front of her. She let out a soft sigh in her heart and replied with a forced smile, "Yes, I did go on a long trip. I didn't expect that when I returned, my two good-for-nothing siblings would be killed."
She wouldn't have discovered something and become suspicious of me, right? That's impossible. Even Avery didn't suspect me. Why would Donna? Han Shuo's heart skipped a beat. However, the smile on his face did not diminish. He warmly invited Donna in before he sighed and said, "Sister Donna, I have heard a little about what happened to your siblings. My condolences!"
Could it be that it wasn't him? Donna who had been secretly observing Han Shuo's every change in expression did not see the slightest bit of abnormality on Han Shuo's face.
No one in the House of Lavers would suspect Han Shuo because to their knowledge, Han Shuo didn't have the strength nor the guts to do so!
However, Donna who had been to the Profound Continent and fought side by side with Han Shuo didn't think so. Donna understood Han Shuo's viciousness and decisiveness. She had also faintly guessed that Han Shuo had concealed his strength. Therefore, when she learned of Cage and Eve's deaths, she only needed to do a little investigation before the first person she suspected was Han Shuo!
There were many people in the City of Shadows who held grudges against Cage and Eve. However, Donna couldn't think of anyone who would be so decisive and ruthless. Avery suspected that Carmelita was the culprit, but Donna, who was quite close to Carmelita, knew that Carmelita wouldn't be so vengeful. She was sure that Carmelita wasn't the culprit.
Donna didn't know why the first person she thought of was Han Shuo. However, when this thought surfaced in her mind, she felt that the possibility of it being the culprit was very high. Her suspicions grew even stronger after Han Shuo returned safely to the City of Shadows. Donna had arrived at the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy long ago but was not in a hurry to enter. She waited until everyone had left before she met with Han Shuo alone.
"You saved Eve the last time. It's a pity that she didn't know any better and still harbors a grudge against you. I haven't thanked you yet!" Donna thanked Han Shuo with a dejected expression. She had long figured out what happened last time.
Donna kept mentioning Cage and Eve. Looking at her suspicious eyes, he wouldn't be Han Shuo if he still didn't know what was going on.
Unknowingly, an irreparable crack had appeared between the two who should have been best friends. Donna did not expect this outcome and neither did Han Shuo.
Han Shuo who had guessed the purpose of Donna's visit deepened the smile on his face. However, the sincerity in his voice had decreased by a few notches. After a series of half-truths and half-truths, Donna failed to obtain any information from Han Shuo. She left behind a bag of crystal coins and took the hundred vials of medicines from Han Shuo before she left in dejection.
After arriving at the entrance of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy, Donna examined the vials of medicines in her hand. She softly muttered to herself, "I knew that you would climb to a high position, but I didn't expect that you would step on the corpses of my family members." After letting out a soft sigh, Donna quietly left.
Inside the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy, Han Shuo coldly watched as Donna walked further and further away. It was only after her figure had completely disappeared from his sight that he softly said, "I had no choice but to do so!"
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