Chapter 831 - McKinley
The destruction of the City Lord’s manor came as a big surprise to everyone. Not only that all the divine guards were killed, even Baum the City Lord was obliterated along with his house. All of that took place in just a few moments.
That demon general Han Shuo placed in the manor for surveilling Baum was also destroyed by the violent space-time fluctuation. If an immaterial being like the demon general could not survive the attack, needless to say, a normal living being won’t stand a better chance.
The people of Ethereal City sank into great fear after the manor house and all its occupants were reduced to waste. They wondered if they should continue to live in the City.
The few small family clans that lived nearby the manor house also observed the manor house’s razing almost as clearly as Han Shuo’s demon general did. The last words that Baum screamed before his obliteration were spread widely throughout the Ethereal City. All of the City populace knew that it was the Overgod Himself who had laid waste to the house. They wondered what Baum did so wrong that the Space Overgod would unleash his wrath on him.
The populace of Ethereal City was horror-stricken and worried about their own safety. Many shops and businesses were temporarily closed. Those who recently came from the other dominions dared not stay in Ethereal City and hastily evacuated from the City.
The Overgod had scared the living shit of every god in Ethereal City with a single gesture of his wrath!
The few companies of divine guards who were not killed in the incident remained in the City and continued to perform their duty as order-keepers. Although every one of them was deeply frightened, fearing that the Overgod’s wrath might land on them at any moment, they did not try to leave. They knew that the might of an Overgod was too great to run from, and especially when it’s from the Overgod of Space!
All of them knew that if the Space Overgod wanted them dead, there was no way that they’d live, no matter where they run or hide. They thought that their best option was to stay in Ethereal City and wait for the Space Overgod’s judgment.
No one in the City had any idea what caused that to happen, other than Han Shuo, who had some vague ideas. He knew that McKinley must have been to the Space Shrine and reported his ordeal to the Space Overgod. However, even Han Shuo did not know what McKinley actually said to the Space Overgod or how McKinley persuaded Him that He would kill Baum so decisively.
And, of course, Han Shuo did not leave the Ethereal City out of concern for his safety. His Celestial Pearl Pharmacy was the only few shops that opened for business as usual, as though nothing significant had happened. Han Shuo asked his pharmacist to continue to produce the commonly used medicines, especially those that had been sold out recently.
After having witnessed Baum’s annihilation through his demon general, Han Shuo became very wary towards an Overgod. He knew that at this point in time, before amassing sufficient strength, he better not risk offending any of the Overgods.
“You really don’t want to live in Ethereal City?” McKinely seemed very disappointed. He continued to persuade, “The Ethereal City could really use talents at this time. And if you would live in the City, given your strength, Ethereal City will become the strongest city in the Space Dominion. In fact, I’m willing to govern the City with you. I can assure you that what happened to you in the City of Shadows will not happen here. After all, I wouldn’t be living if it wasn’t for you!”
McKinley seemed sincere as he said those words. It seemed that he really wanted Han Shuo to stay.
However, Han Shuo knew that the real City Lord of Ethereal City is the Space Overgod. Besides, Han Shuo had other plans for his future. Therefore, he politely refused McKinley’s invitation. He said, “I really don’t plan on living in Ethereal City. But don’t worry, I’ll make sure to come by often. Haha. Right, please keep an eye on my Celestial Pearl Pharmacy while I’m away.”
“Rest assured, nothing will go wrong with your Celestial Pearl branch in Ethereal City,” pledged McKinley immediately.
“What are the special materials you need for producing the space edict devices? Tell me and I’ll help you collect them,” With the presence of Goldstone Trading, it was possible to get hold of most unique materials for refining divine devices.
“This you don’t have to worry. I have plenty of materials stored in my own storage area in the City. I have also discovered a small dimensional storage space Baum set up in his manor containing precious materials. I have more than enough material. Give me a year, and I’ll make you all the most miraculous space edict divine devices,” McKinley put on a faint smile and continued, “However, for the transportation matrix, you’ll need to select a special region. I don’t think that you have found a good place for it yet so we’ll wait.”
“Well then, many thanks! I’ll come to look for you in Ethereal City after one year,” replied Han Shuo.
“Bryan, why so hurry in leaving? Can’t you stay just a while longer?” McKinley seemed sad when it seemed from Han Shuo’s tone that he will leave right away.
“My son was injured, I need to settle the debt with the person who did it!” said Han Shuo as his face turned cold. When he recalled that Metal Elite Zombie was nearly killed, he felt an urge to skin the attackers alive. Now that the Five Elite Zombies were reunited and McKinley’s matter had been resolved, Han Shuo did not want to tarry any longer. He was ready to head into the Fringe!