Great Demon King

GDK 736: Strength unveiled

The members and representatives of various family clans left the hall with their medicines. While walking out, they would discuss with each other in whispers about the incident they had just witnessed. Among them, Jiya had beautiful radiance sparkling in her eyes when she looked at Han Shuo. She felt as though she had been introduced to Han Shuo again.

Han Shuo’s sudden eruption had shocked everyone in the hall. It was after the incident that they realized that this person who seemed inconspicuous in ordinary days was actually an extremely patient and savage man. Han Shuo’s status in their hearts was significantly raised. No one will again think of Han Shuo as merely a pharmacist.

Although it was true that pharmacists were well-respected professions on Elysium, they could never strike-awe as a highgod could. The respect they have towards pharmacists originated out of necessity. The respect they have towards highgods, however, certainly originated from their hearts.

“That’s truly surprising that the youngster would possess such strength at such a young age.”

“What’s formidable is not just his current strength, but his patience in keeping low-profile all these while. Had Portlem not made such outrageous act, I’m afraid that all of us would remain oblivious to his actual strength for much, much longer,” remarked Beth of the House of Kinson after exiting the hall. She then shot a glance at Jiya and asked in a low, teasing voice, “Uh oh, has my little Jiya just fell for someone?”

“What? No,” refuted Jiya, her charming face blushing, “I just thought that he seems pretty interesting. I have never met any character remotely like him in the City of Shadows. In the usual days, he would bow and fawn over Andre. But just now, when he tried to kill Portlem, he did not even bat an eye no matter how much Andre yelled. I’m really amazed by that.”

“I heard that Bryan went ballistic because Portlem tried to abduct his women. Jiya, don’t you forget that he already has women, and it’s in the plural, not singular, mind you,” said Beth in a low voice.

“Mother, what are you talking about?” Jiya lightly groaned and left in hasty steps.

Beth watched as Jiya left. She let out a soft sigh and murmured, “I have never seen you show so much interest in any person for all these years I have raised you.”

Han Shuo’s anger had partially subsided after having seriously injured Portlem. Seeing the serious look on Andre, Han Shuo calmed his mind and thought about it for a moment. Finally, he nodded and said sincerely, “Lord Andre, I apologize for my actions. I have lost my rationality at that time.”

“I understand,” Andre said with a faint smile but in his mind, he thought, <i>You looked completely calm when trying to murder him. It didn’t seem like you have lost much rationality!</i>

“I won’t be seeing your Lordship out. Farewell, Lord Andre,” Han Shuo bowed.

Andre nodded smilingly. He left a few pieces of advice at the last minute and left Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.

As soon as Andre left, Andrina entered the chamber. She asked, “Bryan, do we have to leave the City of Shadows?”

Han Shuo shook his head and replied in a deep voice, “We will stay for now and see what happens.”

“But if we don’t leave now, it will be too late if the House of Sainte decides to capture us and deliver us to Portlem to resolve the matter,” Andrina creased her brows and said.

“If the House of Sainte really wants to do so, now is already too late for us to leave,” after taking a short pause, Han Shuo asked, “What exactly happened?”

“Twenty days after we separated, I kept them inside a boundary and went out alone to scout out the surroundings. After making sure that you have successfully drawn all the godhunters away, we continued with our journey to the City of Shadows. We spent twenty thousand black crystal coins to buy an airship in the first town we entered. From that point on, we continued the journey on the airship.

“Then, when traveling through a valley, we came across that asshole on his airship, also heading for the City of Shadows. Although Fanny and my elder sisters are weak in strength, they are all outstanding in appearances. Even on Elysium, they are hard to come by beauties. That scum decided to act on his evil thoughts when he saw that our strengths are weak. Fortunately, they did not discover my actual strength. I caught them by surprise by destroying their airship. Then, after putting up a fight, we barely managed to escape.

“As I have received injuries, fearing that we might run into more trouble in the rest of the journey, I rested for a period of time before continuing with traveling on the airship. That’s about it,” narrated Andrina.

“I’ll go see how they are doing. Here, take it, use these crystal coins to heal your injuries,” Han Shuo tossed Andrina a bag of black crystal coins and walked towards his ladies’ room.

Han Shuo knew which room Akley had placed his women as he had been watching using his demon general. Upon arrival, Han Shuo relieved them with his warm voice before soothing them physically. He made sure that there were fully contented before leaving.

After resting for the night, on the second day, Han Shuo introduced the ladies to Gu Li, Akley, and others. He also briefly informed them about the situation in Celestial Pearl. Phoebe had plenty of experiences with running a business back on Profound Continent. She was greatly interested in solving the issues faced by Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.

Han Shuo, knowing that Phoebe was capable in this aspect, recommended her to Gu Li to take part in the business and personnel management aspects of Celestial Pearl. Although Emily wasn’t as good Phoebe in management, she was skilled in recognizing and recruiting talents – a skill that allowed her to climb to a high position in the Dark Mantle. She too volunteered to help with running Han Shuo’s business.

These things were not of Han Shuo’s fortes. Seeing how excited the two were in helping him in the business and knowing their capabilities, Han Shuo assigned them some of the relevant duties.

As Fanny had no experience in running a business and did not show interest in it, Han Shuo did not arrange for her to work in his pharmacy.

Han Shuo left the excited Phoebe and Emily to learn from Gu Li about the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy and departed for one of the nearest divine weapon stores with Fanny.

The Origin Crystals and scrolls detailing how to ascend to godhood Han Shuo purchased before the journey was given to Trunks and other friends remaining on Profound Continent. Now that Fanny, Stratholme, and the others had arrived in the City of Shadows, the most important thing they must do now is to rapidly improve their strengths. These mortals were all talented in cultivation. They will surely soar in strength in Elysium where elemental energies were most intense and resources were most abundant.

After spending just three thousand black crystal coins, Han Shuo bought all the materials they needed from the store. Those goods Han Shuo purchased were considered ordinary and low-level on Elysium. They were nothing precious.

When Fanny saw that goods which would be invaluable on Profound Continent being displayed on a corner of the shop like it was nothing remarkable, and seeing that the prices were merely several dozens purple crystal coins to three black crystal coins, her mind was yet again blown.

“Those on Elysium could make rapid progress in their cultivation because this world has all the resources. In addition to the superior environment, it’s not surprising that gods are common. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many who would travel across the universe just to live here,” Han Shuo conversed with Fanny smilingly. After putting the items into his space ring, they returned to Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.

Han Shuo assembled all those who came from Profound Continent, placed all the items he just purchased on a table in front of them, and smilingly instructed, “Take what is most useful for yourselves.”

There were Origin Crystals, green crystals for forming a Body of Element, scrolls detailing how to breakthrough from demigod to basegod, and even the methods of ascending from basegod to lowgod.

After inquiring and learning the functions of the items, they selected and carefully put away these treasures which would be coveted by every person on Profound Continent. After thanking Han Shuo, they rushed back to their own rooms to cultivate.

It was after arriving on Elysium that they realized just how weak they were. They were unwilling to waste a second on anything but cultivation in order to close their differences in strengths with an average person on Elysium.