That was how it worked in the Fringe. Whoever's fist was harder would have the final say.
If it wasn't Han Shuo, but someone else who dared to be so arrogant as to refuse to pay the entrance fee, Logue's guards would've mercilessly slaughtered that person. They wouldn't even give Han Shuo a chance to enter the Omphalos!
But when he recognized Han Shuo's identity, his attitude immediately changed. He knew that a person who could defeat Salas was not someone they could afford to offend. Even their master, Logue, would not want to offend Han Shuo at this point in time. Therefore, they immediately put down their arrogance and respectfully made way for Han Shuo.
Han Shuo knew that the rules in the Pandemonium were determined by strength. He was not worried that Logue's subordinates would have any ill intentions against him. He walked into the Omphalos as though there was no one else around.
Haruli followed closely behind Han Shuo. He seemed hesitant as though he had something to say but did not know how to start. When Haruli's subordinates looked at Han Shuo again, their faces were filled with reverence. They were even more respectful to Han Shuo than they were to Haruli. They secretly observed Haruli, hoping that their leader would be able to point them in the right direction.
"Hurry up and say it. We have already missed our chance last time. We can't afford to miss it again this time!" Haruli's subordinates were secretly anxious. They signaled Haruli with their eyes, urging him to speak as soon as possible.
Haruli was in a dilemma. He did not know if this was the right time to speak. After hesitating for a moment, Haruli finally made up his mind. He suddenly raised his voice and said, "Mr … Brian …"
Han Shuo was stunned. He looked at Haruli with a puzzled expression and asked with a smile, "What is it?"
"Erm … Erm, a year ago in the Omphalos, you asked me to follow you. I told you that I would think about it. Haha, do you still remember that?" Haruli put on a fawning smile and appeared cautious.
Han Shuo was stunned. As though he did not know what Haruli was talking about, he put on a warm smile and asked, "Is that true?"
"It's at Luolong's checkpoint. Do you have any recollection of it after you killed Buzz?" Haruli said with a forced smile.
Back at Luolong's checkpoint, the Penta-elemental Undead Formation of the Five Elite Zombies annihilated many forces. It was also at that time that Goron killed Buzz and joined Han Shuo's side. After that, Han Shuo asked Haruli if he was interested in following him. Haruli hesitated for a moment and said that he would consider it.
With Han Shuo's memory, he naturally wouldn't forget what had happened a year ago. He was just purposely making things difficult for him. When Han Shuo and the Five Elite Zombies first arrived at the Omphalos, Han Shuo had boldly asked Haruli if he was interested in following him. Haruli had decisively rejected Han Shuo's offer and even mocked Han Shuo, saying that Han Shuo was courting death and would be killed by Buzz sooner or later.
The second time Han Shuo asked was after he had proven his strength. At that time, Haruli did not immediately agree to it, but gave the excuse that he needed to consider waiting. Now that he had defeated Salas, the news of his formidable strength had spread across the Fringe. Haruli had taken the initiative to come to him and express his goodwill, asking to follow him.
"Sorry, I don't remember much." Han Shuo shook his head and ignored Haruli. It was hard for a man of such influence to be sincere. With Han Shuo's current status in the Fringe, he wouldn't have to worry about recruiting subordinates. Haruli was no longer a threat to him.
Watching Han Shuo leave, Haruli looked dejected. Of course, he knew that Han Shuo would never forget what happened a year ago. Han Shuo's explanation clearly showed that he looked down on him and resented his snobbish ways, which was why he refused to follow him.
"My Lord, what should we do? Sigh, if I had known this would happen, I would have agreed to it. There are too many people who want to follow him now. Our faction isn't the strongest in the Fringe and we won't stand a chance in the future! "Haruli's subordinates sighed in regret.
"Hmph, what's so great about that?!" Haruli's face was filled with anger after being rejected. "He's not the only powerful expert in the Fringe. He just took advantage of the fact that Salas had exhausted too much of his divine energy after the battle with Ossora. Given my status in the Fringe, I can survive even without following him!"
Haruli was obviously trying to make himself look good. Having been rejected by Han Shuo in front of so many of his subordinates, Haruli harbored a grudge against Han Shuo. Therefore, he was trying to regain his dignity by saying such harsh words.
If he wasn't that powerful, why would you choose to follow him? Haruli's subordinates' eyes flickered. They secretly despised Haruli's words, but none of them dared to voice it out. In their eyes, Haruli obviously lacked foresight. If Haruli could understand the situation and decisively agreed to follow Han Shuo a year ago, they wouldn't be in this situation today.
Haruli was short-sighted and did not dare to admit it. Instead, he harbored hatred and even thought of revenge. In the eyes of Haruli's subordinates, Haruli was digging his own grave!
…
Han Shuo did not take Haruli seriously at all. He walked past the Omphalos and stopped thinking about it.
After entering the Omphalos, Han Shuo stopped a random person and asked smilingly, "Excuse me, where are the ten Sovereign Shops owned by Sovereign Salas?"
"Salas, hehe, ever since he disappeared without a trace, his ten Sovereign King Shops have been temporarily taken over by the other four Sovereigns. Sovereign Tyre has four Sovereign Shops and the other three Sovereigns have two Sovereign Shops each. Now, even the direct subordinates of Sovereign Tanai and Salas have to pay black crystal coins to enter the Sovereign Shops. Haha, the situation has changed! "
Han Shuo was stunned. He thought that Tyre, Ossora, and the others were really quick to act. They had already taken over all the Sovereign Shops owned by Salas. It seemed that if Han Shuo wanted to get his hands on those Sovereign Shops, he would have to rob them.
Han Shuo hesitated. He wondered if he should seize the Sovereign Shops from the other Sovereigns. After thinking for a moment, Han Shuo gave up on the idea.
Han Shuo, who had just entered the Skybreak Realm, was confident that he could defeat any one of the other Sovereigns. However, if the other Sovereigns were to gang up on him, Han Shuo did not think that he could handle them all. This was especially true for Tyre, who was said to possess unfathomable strength. Before Han Shuo had seen Tyre in person, he did not want to take the risk of making everyone his enemy.
After thinking for a moment, Han Shuo decided to take the long view and take them down one by one. Han Shuo did not waste any more time talking to the Sovereign Shop that Ossora had ceded to him. Ever since Ossora handed the Sovereign Shop to Han Shuo, Han Shuo had turned it into a shop for his Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.
The pharmacists from Ethereal City had provided the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy with enough medicines to sell. However, as Han Shuo had been busy with the Pandemonium, he did not have time to personally refine the medicines for sale. Therefore, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy's business wasn't particularly flourishing.
The reason why the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy was so popular in other cities was that Han Shuo's medicines were unimaginable. However, some of the medicines sold in the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy could be bought in other shops. There was nothing special about them. Naturally, those who came to the Omphalos would not sell their medicines.
In Tanai, there were all kinds of poisons and pharmacists everywhere. After coming to the Fringe, these crazed pharmacists, who were not accepted by the Twelve Divine Dominions, focused their research on extremely vicious and exaggerated pharmaceutics. Each and every one of them was a genius in this field. The medicines they refined were far more bizarre and had a wider range of uses than the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.
Since the Fringe did not forbid such research, it naturally did not forbid others from using their medicines. Without the medicines refined by Han Shuo, the medicines refined by ordinary pharmacists could not be compared to the medicines refined by the Sovereign Shops. If it wasn't for the fact that the Sovereign Shops did not have to pay exorbitant taxes, they might not even have survived.
When Han Shuo arrived at the Sovereign Shop, he discovered that although the Sovereign Shop was large and had a dazzling array of medicines on sale, there were only a few customers. It was obvious that the goods here were not as attractive as those in other shops.
Power, wealth, and status were indispensable. In the Fringe, these were the basic requirements to ensure that a faction would be stronger than others. Since Han Shuo was planning to establish a foothold in the Fringe, he had to take care of all the necessary resources.
Han Shuo's arrival made the pharmacists extremely excited. They had heard that Han Shuo had defeated Salas and they were full of admiration for the mighty Sovereign Shop.
Han Shuo didn't say much to these pharmacists. He entered the material warehouse as soon as he arrived and picked out all sorts of rare herbs that could be used to refine pills. After notifying the pharmacists, he entered a secluded training field to refine all sorts of pills.
Stalk after stalk of medicinal herbs were placed into the Nine Tessellation Cauldron. Strands of demonic yuan flowed through the veined patterns of the Nine Tessellation Cauldron. Balls of scorching flames gently lifted the Nine Tessellation Cauldron. The aroma of medicines gradually spread …
Han Shuo, who was holding his breath and concentrating on refining medicines, skillfully used his newfound energy to grind the medicinal herbs and knead the energy contained within them together. He suddenly discovered that after attaining Skybreak realm, not only did his strength and state of mind improve, even his efficiency in refining medicines had improved.
Originally, it would have taken him a month or two to refine medicines. Now, he only needed a few days. Not only did the quality of the medicines not decrease, their medicinal efficacy was even better.
In addition, Han Shuo, who had put all his attention on refining medicines, discovered that his demonic yuan was flowing smoothly and steadily. He could even feel the gradual increase in demonic yuan. This made Han Shuo realize that as long as he could truly calm his heart and cultivate, his demonic yuan would grow at a much faster rate than before.
Ten days later, a total of more than two thousand medicines were successfully refined. The medicines refined by Han Shuo were as smooth as pearls. They shone with a beautiful luster and emitted a rich fragrance that refreshed the mind.
"Master, there are many people outside who want to buy medicines. They have all smelled the fragrance of the medicines. Also, many pharmacists from the Fringe have rushed over, requesting to see you! "A pharmacist hurried in and reported to Han Shuo who had just completed his task.
"Just in time!" Han Shuo laughed heartily and walked out of the pill refining room.
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