Chapter 875 - Making a move
GDK 875: Making a move
After reaching the Skybreak Realm in his cultivation of demonic arts, Han Shuo could not only refine medicines faster, but the medicines had become even more potent than before.
Many of the gods nearby noticed the salivating fragrance emanating from the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. After making some inquiries, they learned that it was Han Shuo who had been refining medicines.
These Fringedwellers had learned from those living in the Divine Dominions about the miraculousness of Han Shuo’s medicines. Once they found out that it was Han Shuo who was making the medicines, they swarmed to the Celestial Pearl like bees, lining up to buy Han Shuo’s medicines.
In the Fringe, there were all kinds of sinister pharmacists who delved into wicked research. Nearly all the drugs they produced were for harming others. There were no medicines for improving one’s cultivation speed.
Based on the information the Fringedwellers obtained, they knew that the medicines Han Shuo produced were incredibly useful for improving oneself in various aspects. This was very different from the kind of medicines abundantly found in the Omphalos. Some could increase the body’s healing speed, some could stabilize the mind when one was cultivating, increasing one’s cultivation speed.
To many, this was the type of medicine that they needed most. Therefore, when the Fringedwellers heard that Han Shuo was producing medicine in the Celestial Pearl, they immediately rushed to the Pharmacy from every region. They brought large amounts of black crystal coins with them with the intention of purchasing as many of Han Shuo’s medicines as possible.
Although those gathered in the Celestial Pearl were ferocious and savage gods from all over the Fringe, they were well-mannered and even voluntarily formed a tidy queue. No one of them dared make a scene.
This was because they knew that Han Shuo wasn’t just a talented pharmacist but also one of the most formidable experts in the Fringe. Inside the territory of such a mighty being, they tried to behave themselves as best as possible lest they displease Han Shuo.
Han Shuo looked around and saw the large crowd gathered inside his Celestial Pearl. As soon as they saw Han Shuo, they went to him respectfully and politely greeted him, telling him their obvious intention.
From Luolong’s point of view, from the moment that Han Shuo defeated Salas, he had risen to being an existence at the same level as the Five Sovereigns. Luolong thought that Han Shuo would have handled himself differently before others and wouldn’t treat him as politely as before.
Therefore, Luolong was going to behave the same with Han Shuo as he often did to Ossora. However, before he could do so, he was surprised to discover that Han Shuo did not care about and was still as friendly as before. He found this very peculiar.
“I have come with a message from Lord Ossora,” replied Luolong smilingly in a very respectful tone. He continued, “Salas has gone missing and the Sovereign Shops he possessed have been divided amongst the remaining Sovereigns. As Mister Bryan wasn’t at the Omphalos at that time, you did not get any. However, Lord Ossora believes that Mister Bryan has the strength to control a piece of the Omphalos. His Lordship has been in talks with the other Sovereigns, asking them to relinquish the Sovereign Shops they took from Salas and let Mister Bryan replace Salas’ place in the Omphalos. However, it seemed as though it’s not an easy task to accomplish. There hasn’t been much progress so far…”
Han Shuo looked at Luolong smilingly, nodded, and said, “Erm, Luolong, please thank Lord Ossora for me. I really don’t know how I could ever repay His Lordship for doing so much to help me.” Han Shuo had always felt that those Sovereign Shops that previously belonged to Salas were rightfully his.
“Mister Bryan, the most important message I need to pass you is that Lord Ossora intends to relinquish the two Sovereign Shops he obtained to you. Lord Ossora believes that in order for Mister Bryan to take Salas’ place in the Omphalos, Mister Bryan should inherit those assets previously possessed by Salas,” said Luolong smilingly.
Han Shuo was astounded. He did not expect that Ossora would be willing to surrender such great capitals just to improve their relationship. Han Shuo was elated and replied, “That’s wonderful! Please tell Lord Ossora that I really appreciate it and thank you so much!”
<i>What is this Ossora after? Is he trying to use me as a tool?</i> thought Han Shuo secretly while wearing a grateful, cheery face.
“There is one more thing I’m instructed to inform Mister Bryan. There are hundreds upon thousands of shops in the Omphalos. If Mister Bryan wishes to have a share of the Omphalos, besides the consent of all the Sovereigns, you will also need the approval of at least half of the shop owners. These are the two requirements that Mister Bryan must fulfill in order to be one of the owners of the Omphalos,” said Luolong.
Han Shuo nodded smilingly and replied, “Thank you, now I know what I must do. Hehe, I doubt that those shop owners would have any objection. It should be a done deal as long as I can persuade the other three Sovereigns!”
As those shop owners in the Omphalos did not possess formidable power, it would be a wonder if they would resist Han Shuo, a most terrifying expert. But Han Shuo immediately knew that there had to be caveats. Perhaps the other three Sovereigns might instruct the shop owners to oppose him.
With that, the three Sovereigns could avoid friction with Han Shuo for the moment while preventing Han Shuo from getting a piece of the Omphalos. Most of the shop owners lived inside the Omphalos. If Han Shuo were to kill any of the dissenting shop owners, the action would be tantamount to declaring war on the Four Sovereigns. With that, Tyre, Logue, and Wasir would have an excuse to join forces and kill him.
After thinking through all kinds of possibilities, Han Shuo had a rough idea of those Sovereigns’ intentions. He sneered in his mind and started thinking about his countermeasures.