After seven years, all those from Profound Continent had broken through to the lowgod realm. Due to their different talents, their strengths varied. Statholme, Ayermike, and the others had reached late-stage lowgod realm. As for Candide, Emma, and the others, as they started out later than Statholme and the others, they had just reached early-stage lowgod realm.
Fanny, Phoebe, and the other ladies had all reached the lowgod realm. According to their agreement, they were no longer forbidden from having sex with Han Shuo. Therefore, after returning to Celestial Pearl, Han Shuo finally welcomed his' blissful 'days.
After returning to Celestial Pearl, Han Shuo found a time to communicate with Sanguinar, Bollands, and Gilbert. On one hand, he gave them some guidance on the cultivation of demonic arts, and on the other hand, he wanted to understand their actual strengths.
As Sanguinar and Bollands were currently cultivating in demonic arts, Han Shuo had a fairly good understanding of their situation. However, Gilbert was a little special. His body was refined from a demonic weapon and his soul had once cultivated in demonic arts. Moreover, he was still relentlessly practicing that soul-strengthening demonic art. But after arriving on Elysium, Gilbert began cultivating in the energy of darkness and had even broken through to the lowgod realm.
Gilbert and Han Shuo's situations were somewhat different. Although Han Shuo cultivated in demonic arts and the energy of death and destruction, his three bodies were cultivated separately. Gilbert, on the other hand, had only one body. With both energies gathered in one body, his darkness divine energy appeared extremely bizarre.
Han Shuo carefully studied and discovered that Gilbert's darkness divine energy contained a portion of the demonic yuan that Han Shuo had imparted to him from the demonic weapon. As his divine soul had been constantly practicing the forging methods Han Shuo had imparted to him, it was far more powerful than an average lowgod of darkness. This unique trait made his energy so bizarre and powerful that even Han Shuo couldn't figure out what was going on.
Bollands, Sanguinar, and Gilbert were the top three in the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy in terms of strength. They were even stronger than Statholme and the other late-stage lowgods. Given their cultivation speed, it was only a matter of time before their strengths improved.
Within seven years, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy had become the largest pharmacy merchant in the City of Shadows, earning Han Shuo nearly two million black crystal coins. Nowadays, any god who visited the City of Shadows would try their best to purchase some of the medicines refined by Han Shuo. The medicines refined by Han Shuo had become a unique commodity in the City of Shadows, attracting many gods to the City of Shadows.
This was also Phoebe's idea. Back then, Phoebe had asked for a portion of the medicines refined by Han Shuo. Over the past seven years, Phoebe would take out some of the medicines from time to time and sell them in the various branches of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. She would only sell a few dozen bottles of those medicines on special occasions. Every time she sold them, they would attract a lot of customers and earn more black crystal coins for the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.
Phoebe's business acumen was indeed admirable. Under her management, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy's business flourished day by day. Not only were the medicines refined by Han Shuo miraculous, but she also paid her pharmacists adequate salaries, encouraging them to work hard to produce medicines that were far superior to those produced by ordinary pharmacies.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the ordinary medicines refined by the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy were of superior quality and were slightly more effective than those produced by ordinary pharmacies. This was also why even though Han Shuo did not personally refine the medicines, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy was able to suppress the other pharmacies!
The good times did not last long. Andre sent someone to invite Han Shuo to the Sainte Residence.
At the Sainte Residence, when Han Shuo arrived, Carmelita who had been forced to cultivate by Wallace came to greet him. Carmelita went up to Han Shuo and gave him a punch. She cursed, "Brat, where have you been fooling around? You've been gone for seven years! "
Some of the melanin on Carmelita's face had disappeared. She no longer looked as ferocious as before, but she was certainly not beautiful. It was just that this ordinary appearance made Han Shuo feel very comfortable. Perhaps it was because of Carmelita's personality, Han Shuo felt that he could get along with her without any pressure.
"I went out to cultivate for a period of time." Han Shuo explained smilingly. Soon after, he asked, "Oh right, why did Lord Andre ask me to come here?"
"It's my father's wish. In any case, it must be something good!" Along the way, Carmelita led Han Shuo around and constantly asked Han Shuo about Tanai's situation at Godhunter Mountain. She was very interested in their previous mission.
"Aobashi and Erebus both know about it. You should have known about it long ago. Why are you still asking me?" Han Shuo asked curiously after listening to Carmelita's incessant questioning.
"Those two are hemming and hawing. They don't give me a clear answer. It's as though there's something they don't want me to know. That's why I'm here to ask you!" Carmelita said angrily.
Han Shuo's heart jolted when he heard that. He understood why Aobashi and Erebus did not explain the matter clearly to Carmelita.
That matter involved two Overgods, especially the most mysterious Overgod of Destiny. Aobashi and Erebus had been reminded by Andre before and knew that there were some things that they kept to themselves. Carmelita, in particular, was not a scheming person and was straightforward with her words. People like her were the worst at concealing their thoughts. If she knew about it, it was very likely that she would inadvertently spill the beans. That was why they didn't dare to say much.
Carmelita kept asking and Han Shuo hesitated whether he should tell her. Han Shuo had long understood Carmelita's personality. If she didn't know anything about the two Overgods, it meant that Andre and Wallace didn't want her to know. After thinking for a moment, Han Shuo did not say much. He explained, "I was injured and have been recuperating all this time. Only Aobashi and Erebus know the specifics. It's useless for you to ask me!"
"So you don't know either!" Carmelita let out a soft groan. She pointed inside and said, "My father is inside. I won't be going in!"
Unlike the place where Wallace previously received Aobashi, Erebus, and Han Shuo, this banquet hall appeared solemn and dignified. The walls of the banquet hall were decorated with dark patterns. Several stone pillars glowed with the faint radiance of magic gems. An enormous glass magic lamp hung overhead illuminated the entire banquet hall.
Dignitaries from all over the City of Shadows were gathered in the banquet hall. They were seated according to their statuses.
The patriarch of the House of Kinson, Caspar, his wife Beth, his daughter Jiya, and his younger sister Camilla were seated below. Camilla was the Chief of the Fourth Divine Guard. Just like Erebus, she was a midgod of darkness.
On the side of the House of Kisa were patriarch Kinloch, Chief of the Sixth Corps, Rugersey, and several other family members.
The patriarch of the House of Buller, Laurel, Chief of the Seventh Corps, Batúk, and Tuxi who had taken over Tuyas' position were seated together.
Some of the patriarchs and members of smaller family clans were seated in more remote corners of the banquet hall.
As soon as Han Shuo entered the banquet hall, he took a cursory glance at the situation inside. He immediately understood that there was an important matter to be discussed. His heart skipped a beat as he wondered what this gathering was about.
"Brian, over here!" Andre saw Han Shuo standing at the entrance and waved at him from afar.
Some of the people in the banquet hall turned their attention to Han Shuo when they heard Andre's shout. Those who were close to Han Shuo from the three major family clans greeted Han Shuo with a smile. The patriarchs of the three major family clans who had never met Han Shuo before also nodded at Han Shuo, showing due respect to Han Shuo.
Of the five major family clans in the City of Shadows, except for the House of Lavers, four major family clans were present. Adding in the various minor family clans, there were more than thirty people in the banquet hall. Each and every one of them had a certain status in the City of Shadows.
Han Shuo walked to Andre's side in a daze. However, there was no chair on Andre's side. Han Shuo looked around and felt rather puzzled. Han Shuo was the only one standing. This made Han Shuo feel rather awkward.
There were many people who were close to Han Shuo. There were still some empty seats on the major family clans' side but none of them invited Han Shuo to take a seat. The situation seemed rather solemn!
"Elder Brother, can you arrange a seat for the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy?" Andre turned his head and asked Wallace who was seated at the head of the table.
Wallace shot a glance at Han Shuo and nodded. In a deep voice, he instructed, "Arrange a seat for the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy and bring a new chair!"
Everyone in the banquet hall raised their eyebrows when they heard those words. The patriarchs of the major family clans looked at Han Shuo in astonishment. Some of the members of minor family clans even lowered their voices and discussed, "How can he be qualified to sit here?" "Back then, even the Godswamp Pharmacy didn't have a seat. Isn't this youngster climbing up the ranks a little too fast?"
"Bryan, congratulations!" Rugersey laughed heartily and nodded at Han Shuo from afar.
"Congratulations!" Jiya softly smiled and congratulated Han Shuo in a low voice.
Those members of the three major family clans who had dealings with Han Shuo also congratulated Han Shuo. Those from minor family clans wore faces filled with envy. They looked at Han Shuo with strange gazes.
After staring blankly for a moment, Han Shuo immediately understood what was going on. He bowed at Wallace and said, "Thank you, Lord City Lord!"
No wonder there were only so few seats in the banquet hall! Every family clan had their own seat. No wonder Rugersey did not invite Han Shuo to his seat even though there were empty seats in the banquet hall! As it turned out, the banquet hall was so particular that only major family clans of the City of Shadows were qualified to sit.
Han Shuo immediately understood what Wallace meant when he said 'arrange a seat for the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy' and not 'arrange a seat for Brian'.
From this moment onwards, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy was no longer just a pharmacy but a family clan in the City of Shadows. This meant that Han Shuo had truly stepped into the ranks of nobility in the City of Shadows!
"Brian, what is your full name? Every new family clan needs to have a special family crest. It's very particular. You can't be careless in this aspect! "Andre asked smilingly while the divine guards were arranging a new seat for Han Shuo.
Han Shuo hesitated for a moment before he replied, "Brian Han."
"The surname Han is a strange one. Haha. But don't worry, I have seen some other strange surnames," Andre said smilingly. Andre put on a faint smile and said, "Bryan, from today onwards, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy belongs to the House of Han. You can have your own family divine guards and family crest!"
"Many thanks!" Han Shuo expressed his gratitude again. He had finally achieved his goal on Elysium. From today onwards, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy was no longer an ordinary pharmacist but a part of the Han family. All those who came from Profound Continent would be members of the Han family.
"Sit!" Wallace gestured with his hand and gestured for Han Shuo to take a seat.
After Han Shuo took a seat, Wallace said in a deep voice, "The patriarch of the House of Lavers, Field, has left the City of Shadows. The immediate family members of the House of Lavers have also left the City of Shadows. From today onwards, the House of Lavers no longer exists in the City of Shadows. However, although Field has left, some of the properties of the House of Lavers still remain. These include the shops, residences, forts, and subordinate cities that were bestowed to the City of Shadows!
These resources belong to the City of Shadows. Now that the members of the House of Lavers no longer exist, someone has to take care of them. This is especially true for the forts and subordinate cities. They cannot go a day without a new master. Our House of Sainte has limited resources and we have always advocated to distribute the resources in the City to everyone. Today, we have invited all of you to the City of Shadows to discuss how to distribute these resources! "
Not long after Han Shuo returned to the City of Shadows, he learned of the departure of the patriarch of the House of Lavers, Field. Field had been in the City of Shadows for many years. Although Field had lost the trust of the House of Sainte due to Avery, Wallace did not take things too far and allowed him to leave.
The House of Lavers was one of the five major family clans in the City of Shadows. Although they were not as powerful as the House of Sainte, the resources they possessed were not to be underestimated. After Field left, those cities, forts, properties, and shops were naturally reclaimed by Wallace. It was a huge mess that couldn't be left unattended. For the sake of the stability of the City of Shadows, Wallace summoned the representatives of the major family clans.
"The City Lord will make the decision!" the members of the minor family clans shouted. The patriarchs of the other three major family clans nodded in silence.
In the City of Shadows, the House of Sainte was the king. Those people could tell from Wallace's demeanor that he had a plan. Therefore, they wouldn't do anything that would displease the City Lord.
Wallace nodded and said, "Alright then." He then gestured at Andre and instructed, "You do the talking."
Andre stood up from his seat and smilingly said, "The House of Kinson, Kisa, and Buller will take over the eighteen shops owned by the House of Lavers. Other than Fort Lasberg, each of the remaining cities and forts of the House of Lavers will have one each!" Upon finishing those words, Andre pointed at the patriarchs of the minor family clans. Those who were pointed at by Andre became spirited while those who were not sighed in despair.
"Fort Lasberg and the residences of the House of Lavers in the City of Shadows will belong to the Han family!" Andre continued.
Han Shuo was overjoyed when he heard those words. Those members of the minor family clans began to make a fuss. They seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with the division.
Whether it was Fort Lasberg or the residences of the House of Lavers in the City of Shadows, they were all pieces of juicy meat!
Those people started to feel displeased that they were handed over to Han Shuo who had just ascended to the throne. Although the patriarchs of the other three major family clans were also rather surprised, they did not say anything. The three of them were more interested in the Fifth Corps. They were all waiting for a bigger, juicier job!
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