Han Shuo, Phoebe, and Candice walked into the dirty and dilapidated house and discovered that the interior was very clean and tidy. Some of the decorations could even be considered extravagant. Who would've thought that the dirty and dilapidated house was only on the outside, and that the interior was very high class.
After entering, Candice fiercely shut the door tightly and made an unconcealed ping sound. She raised her broadsword in her hand and blocked the way out.
"Candice, you don't need to be so careful. My good uncle doesn't know any martial arts or magic. He won't be able to escape this time." Phoebe's mask had long since been taken off her face, revealing her stunning features. She sat down casually and looked coldly at a room with an open door.
Han Shuo sized up the surroundings and used the original demons to observe the surroundings. He only minded his own business after discovering that no suspicious characters had appeared and poured himself a cup of warm tea, greedily taking two sips.
A dejected and dejected Grover walked out of the open room and looked at Phoebe with a ghastly smile. "Good niece, good niece. Who would've thought that you'd been hiding your strength all this time. Has Carol already been captured by you?"
Phoebe started and then looked at Grover in surprise. She shook her head and said, "No, I've only just discovered this place."
"Let Carol live and I'll give you everything you want, including my life." Grover knew that he couldn't escape death when things had come to this and actually let go of everything.
"I'm sorry, Carol isn't in my hands. If I'm not wrong, I think Grandpa Andrew has sent people here. I think Grandpa Andrew sent someone here. Your mistress should have been taken away by Grandpa Andrew's people. I have no right to decide whether she lives or dies. " Phoebe shook her head and stared coldly at Grover. She opened her mouth again, "Did you kill my father?"
"Yes, I poisoned him to death. Since you know everything, I have nothing to hide. What else do you want to know?" Grover's face was numb as he nodded stiffly.
Taking a deep breath, Han Shuo could clearly feel the suppressed anger from Phoebe's body. He saw Phoebe slowly stand up and look at Han Shuo and Candice, saying, "I want to be alone with my good uncle. Brian, can you guys wait for me outside?"
Nodding, Han Shuo put down his teacup and left with Candice, stopping at the mouth of the alley in the distance.
"Hey, can I ask you a question?" After walking out of the room, Candice stood in front of Han Shuo and kept sizing him up. She finally couldn't help but ask after a while.
She finally couldn't help but ask after a while. Han Shuo had been thinking about Duke's background with his head lowered when he heard Candice's question.
Candice was a bit taller as a woman, and her skin wasn't fair, but rather a bronze color that came from being exposed to the sun for many years. Her figure appeared quite fit and tall, her twin peaks bulging as if they were about to burst out of her clothes. Her pair of strong, beautiful legs were full of explosive power, and she was as difficult to deal with as a hot mare waiting to be tamed.
"What question?" Han Shuo didn't have a good impression of Candice, but he didn't dislike her either.
"Why are you so clear about the assassin's attacks, as if you've seen every single one of them?" Candice's face was full of curiosity as she looked at Han Shuo with interest.
"There's a magic called" Eye of the Sky ", you've probably heard of it? The method I use is similar to this magic. Of course, there are some differences, but I can't tell you the specifics! "Han Shuo flicked a glance at her and said faintly.
"Even the two archmages weren't able to detect your method. It's quite miraculous indeed. Can you teach this method to us? If our mercenary band obtains this method, it will greatly increase the success rate of our missions. We're willing to pay a generous price for it.
I've heard that you're also a merchant. You can name a price, no matter how high it is, it's negotiable. Other forms of compensation are fine as well, as long as our mercenary band can do it. "Candice looked at Han Shuo with sparkling eyes and discussed things with Han Shuo with great sincerity.
Shaking his head with certainty, Han Shuo vetoed her, "I'm sorry, there are some things that I will never sell. I'm very sorry, Miss Candice."
"Then can you join our Battlefire mercenary band? As the vice chief of the mercenary band, I can directly recruit you into the band. With your strength, you're sure to achieve great things if you join our mercenary band. " Candice seemed to have long since known that Han Shuo would refuse and wasn't discouraged at all. On the contrary, she invited Han Shuo to join them.
"I'm sorry, I don't have such plans at the moment." Han Shuo politely declined once again.
"Alright, when you have such plans, remember to come to our Battlefire. I will very much welcome you to join." Candice promised solemnly.
At this moment, Phoebe walked out of the house with a cold expression. Her face softened when she saw Candice and Han Shuo, asking, "What are you talking about?"
"Nothing much. Oh right, Phoebe, how's that Grover?" Candice curled her lips awkwardly and asked Phoebe.
"He committed suicide. I've already gotten what I wanted to know from him. We can leave now." Phoebe's expression was odd as she looked at Candice.
"I think that there's nothing else for me to do after this. Can I leave now?" Han Shuo looked at the two conversing and suddenly spoke up.
Phoebe's beautiful eyes focused on Han Shuo's body and looked dazedly at Han Shuo a few times. She then said to Candice, "Candice, two people from your Battlefire mercenary band have escaped. Go contact them and see if anyone else has survived in our abandoned yard."
Candice looked ambiguously at Phoebe and Han Shuo and revealed a knowing smile. She nodded at Phoebe and left with large strides.
"Brian, can you take a walk with me?" Phoebe's pretty face flushed red from Candice's meaningful gaze. She only gradually returned to normal after Candice's figure had disappeared without a trace and looked expectantly at Han Shuo.
"Alright, where are you going now?" Han Shuo thought for a moment and asked.
"I'm going to the southern district. I think the Boozt Merchant Guild is no longer a threat to me."
Han Shuo didn't say anything else and accompanied the beautiful Phoebe as they slowly walked down a dirty street. On the way, some people who were obviously living in dire straits looked at the brightly dressed Phoebe and Han Shuo with envious expressions.
"In this world, our merchant guilds don't actually have much status. Although merchants earn some gold coins, their status is essentially no different from these commoners." Phoebe's voice was faint as she sighed lightly to Han Shuo beside her.
"Miss Phoebe, don't you see that these people's gazes are filled with envy and jealousy when they look at you? To them, the life you're living now is exactly what they've been dreaming of. What are you still dissatisfied with? "
"Heh heh, we almost died yesterday. This kind of life full of unknown dangers is something they can't even imagine. Perhaps they worry about their livelihood, but we worry about our lives. I really don't know who should be envious of who! "Phoebe first sighed lightly in self-deprecation.
Her walking figure then suddenly stopped and her gaze focused on Han Shuo's face. "Brian, with your abilities, you're sure to climb very high as long as you're willing to work hard. I'd originally wanted to ask you to help me manage the guild, but I've thought things through now. I think that a small Boozt Merchant Guild isn't enough for you to develop at all. You should have broader skies. Brian, have you thought about how you'll live in the future? "
Han Shuo started and thought of his own identity. Although he'd shed the outer garb of an errand slave, he was still just a student of the Academy. If he lived with this identity, even if he quickly graduated from the Academy, he still wouldn't have anything to show for it. Of course, this wasn't the life Han Shuo wanted, but Han Shuo didn't have any plans for the time being.
"Power and an illustrious position are what you should be pursuing. As rich as merchants are, they're just small characters that can be trampled upon by others. Only those with an illustrious reputation and extraordinary status have the right to control everything and decide the life and death of others. You should become this kind of person! " Phoebe's beautiful eyes sparkled with a dazzling luster as she stared fixedly at Han Shuo. Her voice was filled with a bewitching power.
Han Shuo's heart stirred for no apparent reason. He'd thought of these things before, but it hadn't been as clear as it was now. Since he'd been fortunate enough to be reborn, then he should enjoy everything without scruples. Why wouldn't he work hard if he had the strength to do so? Under Phoebe's bewitchment, Han Shuo's restless heart gradually became fiery and resolute.
After a while, Han Shuo took a deep breath and nodded. He said lowly, "I understand what you mean, but it seems that my opportunity hasn't arrived yet."
A brilliant smile suddenly blossomed on her face. Phoebe seemed to have been waiting for Han Shuo to say this. Now that she heard Han Shuo say this, she immediately stared at Han Shuo and said, "You're wrong, opportunities have always been there. The fastest way to obtain power and status is to obtain military merits in battle. The Empire has never been at peace, and the battles between the borders and neighboring countries have never stopped. I think another great war will erupt in the near future, and I think you should participate in it. As a good friend, I'm willing to help you and do everything in my power to help you."
"I appreciate your good intentions, but I want to obtain everything I deserve through my own hands." Han Shuo looked at Phoebe and said firmly. He paused and then said, "Miss Phoebe, I hope you can help me prepare the food I need. I'll go to the Boozt Merchant Guild in a few days to pick it up. I think we'll have many opportunities to work together in the future."
"Alright then, I've said all that needs to be said. I don't need you to keep me company. I believe that with your abilities, you'll quickly make a name for yourself in the Empire. Don't forget your friend when that time comes! "Phoebe winked at Han Shuo and said wittily.
"Heh heh, your words today have inspired me greatly. I'll remember them. Goodbye Miss Phoebe, don't forget my food! "Han Shuo said with a smile and suddenly changed directions, heading north of the city.
Phoebe finally pouted a bit angrily after Han Shuo had gone far away. She huffed and said in a low voice that only she could hear, "Damn you, you only care about your food!"
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