As soon as the spacetime barrier was broken, Han Shuo could clearly sense Baum's location. However, as Cauldron Spirit had left his body, Han Shuo, who could not borrow Cauldron Spirit's energy, was in no hurry to attack Baum.
It was at this moment that Han Shuo heard the blood-curdling screams of Verón's death. Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment. After seeing that Verón was dead, Han Shuo began to consider if he should continue fighting Baum.
There was no enmity between him and Baum. There was no reason for him to fight Baum to the death. Therefore, Han Shuo was somewhat apprehensive of Baum because even if the spacetime barrier was broken, he was not confident that he could kill Baum.
Therefore, Han Shuo began to hesitate.
It was at this moment that the Cauldron of Myriad Demon flew back and instantly disappeared into Han Shuo's body. It immediately transmitted, "Master, the spacetime barrier has been broken. This fella's strength is extraordinary. I wonder if he has any other tricks up his sleeves. Should we make a move?"
Rose, who had killed Verón, silently returned to Han Shuo's side. She looked at Baum vigilantly, waiting for Han Shuo's order. She would lead the charge and fight Baum to the death.
"Verón is dead. I don't think there's any need for us to fight to the death, right?" To Han Shuo's surprise, while he was hesitating, Baum spoke first. Baum's attitude was much friendlier than before. He even squeezed out a somewhat forced smile.
It was obvious that Baum was not used to this kind of forced smile. It was as though his smile was forcefully pulled out of his skin and flesh. It looked very awkward no matter how one looked at it.
Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment. He stared at Baum in silence. His eyes were flickering with uncertainty.
Baum was startled. He thought to himself, Is this fella really going to fight me to the death?
When the Space Barrier was broken, he knew that not only could Han Shuo fight him for real, but he also had the means to threaten his life. He was extremely wary of Han Shuo, and did not want to form an irreconcilable grudge with Han Shuo just because of Verón.
Baum's imagination ran wild while he was secretly on guard. He was afraid that Han Shuo would suddenly launch a sudden attack and catch him off guard.
"That's right. We have no enmity between us. There's no need to make a big fuss over a small character." While Baum's mind was in turmoil, Han Shuo suddenly put on a faint smile. He took the initiative to withdraw the seventeen flying swords that were hovering in the air, indicating that he had no intention of continuing the battle.
This was Ethereal City. Han Shuo had to stay in the city to wait for the arrival of the other four little ones and Little Skull. On the other hand, Baum was the City Lord of Ethereal City. If Han Shuo were to fight recklessly, he would not be able to stay in Ethereal City any longer even if he won. Even if he won, it would be impossible for him to come out unscathed.
If the battle were to continue, the most likely outcome would be a lose-lose situation. If Baum were to be injured at this moment, his plan to head to the Fringe would be postponed indefinitely. It was obvious that this was not in line with Han Shuo's original intention. Therefore, he did not recklessly attack.
Baum secretly heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that Han Shuo had voluntarily withdrawn his magical weapon. He also withdrew his defensive measures as if he was facing a formidable enemy. After taking a few deep glances at Han Shuo, Baum explained, "I've met the City Lord of Red Earth City once. We can be considered to be friends. I did intend to protect Verón just now. However, I did not expect that you would possess such strength. My friendship with the City Lord of Red Earth City has not reached the point where I would risk my life for him. Now that Verón is dead, I have nothing else to say. "
Han Shuo thought to himself, this person is being honest now. Although Han Shuo did not have a favorable impression of Baum, he did not have a bad impression of him either. He calmly nodded and gently replied, "Yes, there was some misunderstanding. I hope that the City Lord will not take it to heart."
Suddenly, a large company of divine guards flew over from the distance. There were three highgods among them, two early-stage highgods and one mid-stage highgod.
When the company arrived, the midgod leader hastily asked, "City Lord, what's going on?"
The battle between Han Shuo and Baum had generated intense energy ripples. Experts who had attained a certain realm of strength would be able to detect the unusual energy ripples in the air. This company of divine guards happened to be patrolling in the vicinity and came over after hearing the commotion.
After they arrived, they naturally surrounded Han Shuo, Rose, and Earth Elite Zombie in the middle of the battlefield. Each and every one of them acted as though they were facing a formidable foe. It was obvious that Han Shuo and the other two were enemies who had disrupted the order of Ethereal City. As soon as Baum gave the command, they would charge at Han Shuo and the other two without hesitation.
The situation that had just eased up was suddenly filled with the smell of gunpowder.
With the demon generals scattered around, the company of divine guards was right under Han Shuo's nose. Given Han Shuo, Rose, and Earth Elite Zombie's strengths, it would not be difficult for them to leave this place. Therefore, Han Shuo did not pay any attention to them. All he did was look at Baum with great interest.
Baum, who had just fought against Han Shuo, knew better than anyone else just how terrifying Han Shuo's strength was. Baum was startled when he saw that the company of divine guards appeared at such an untimely time and surrounded Han Shuo and the other two as though they were enemies. He hastily said, "Don't attack. This friend of mine and I had a small misunderstanding. The misunderstanding has been cleared up."
The divine guards were puzzled when they heard Baum's words. Before they arrived, they had sensed intense spacetime undulations. From the familiar spacetime undulations, they knew that Baum must have used his full strength. Furthermore, Verón's corpse was still in the City Lord's mansion. Yet, under such circumstances, Baum claimed that everything that happened was just a misunderstanding. This was too illogical.
After hearing Baum's words, Han Shuo knew that Baum really did not intend to fight him to the death. Han Shuo put on a faint smile and said, "City Lord Baum, if there's nothing else, can we leave now?"
"Of course, of course," Baum hastily nodded. But after staring blankly for a moment, he suddenly said, "Wait!"
Han Shuo's face turned solemn. He slightly bunched his brows and looked at Baum in puzzlement.
"Don't misunderstand, I don't mean anything else," Baum hastily explained when he saw that Han Shuo seemed displeased, "I just want to know who you are. An expert as young as you would not be a nameless character in any Dominion. I just want to know the identity of the person who fought me. Is this request too much? "
Han Shuo laughed involuntarily and said, "I see. Haha, my name is Brian. I am from the City of Shadows in the Darkness Dominion."
"Brian … Brian …" Baum softly mumbled to himself as though he was pondering about Han Shuo's identity. After a long while, Baum cried out in surprise and asked, "You are the owner of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy in the City of Shadows?"
This time, it was Han Shuo's turn to be shocked. The City of Shadows was very far away from Ethereal City. He did not expect that the City Lord of Ethereal City would know about him.
"Erm … that's right, I am the owner of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy," Han Shuo frankly admitted that he had nothing to hide.
Upon hearing those words, the surrounding Ethereal City divine guards were shocked. It appeared that they had all heard of Han Shuo's name. Their gazes were completely different from before. They seemed to be anticipating something.
"I did not expect the rumors to be true. Heroes are born from youth!" Baum was greatly astonished. He had never believed the rumors from the City of Shadows in the Darkness Dominion. He thought that the rumors had exaggerated Han Shuo's true strength. But after today's battle, Baum realized that the rumors were wrong. Not only did the rumors not exaggerate Han Shuo's strength, but they also belittled his strength!
After thinking for a moment, Baum suddenly said, "Brian, I wonder if you are interested in opening a branch of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy in Ethereal City? If you are willing, we can have a good discussion. There are many people from the Darkness Dominion who visit Ethereal City and all of them, without exception, have praised the miraculous medicines you refine. I believe that no matter which city you are in, as long as there are gods, they will be looking forward to your medicines! "
Those Ethereal City divine guards who were eyeing Han Shuo and his party covetously a moment ago, upon hearing Baum's words, their eyes were filled with excitement. Their faces were filled with obvious amazement.
They had heard far too many miraculous medicines refined by Han Shuo from the Darkness Dominion. But unfortunately, Ethereal City was thousands of miles away from the City of Shadows. Even if they wanted to purchase the medicines refined by Han Shuo, it would be impossible for them to travel across multiple Dominions to reach the City of Shadows.
This was especially true for the gods cultivating in the energy of life, light, and water. It was impossible for them to enter the Dominions of Death, Darkness, and Destruction no matter how many crystal coins they had. Those who purchased the medicines refined by Han Shuo treated them like treasures and refused to sell them. Therefore, although there were many praises about the medicines refined by Han Shuo, there were only a few who actually bought them.
How could those divine guards not be excited when they heard that Han Shuo was the owner of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy?
Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment. He did not expect that Baum, who he had been locked in a fierce battle with just a moment ago, would take the initiative to invite him to set up his Celestial Pearl Pharmacy in Ethereal City.
After carefully thinking about it, Han Shuo felt that Baum's suggestion was only beneficial to him. With the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy in Ethereal City, not only would he be able to earn more crystal coins, he would also be able to expand the influence of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy to all the Dominions on Elysium.
This was a huge temptation. Therefore, Han Shuo only hesitated for a short moment before he nodded and agreed, "Of course. In that case, I must thank the City Lord in advance!"
"You're welcome. It is my Ethereal City's honor!" Baum hastily replied courteously. He was obviously pleasantly surprised. He took the initiative to ask, "If you have nothing else to do, shall we talk somewhere else? I guarantee that I will help you find a suitable plot of land. If you need it, I can find you all the manpower you need. The Space Dominion is different from the Dominions of Death, Destruction, and Darkness. The environment here is freer and more suitable for all kinds of goods. You don't have to worry too much about interacting with cultivators of different energies! "
"Alright, let's have a good talk!" Han Shuo readily agreed. He did not expect that he would gain such a huge benefit from the fight.
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