Chapter 255: A powerful figure (1/2)
Chapter 255: A powerful figure
“How is little Phoebe recently? I heard she stayed with you at the Valley of Sunshine for a while and did some interesting things?” The old man squinted, asking slowly and softly.
“Eh, she returned safely to the Empire from the Valley of Sunshine, but her current situation doesn’t seem very good.” From the way the old man said it, he must’ve been unclear about Phoebe’s situation so Han Shuo couldn’t help but explain.
“What happened?” The old man frowned, worried.
“Master, it’s like this.” Lawrence quickly opened his mouth to describe what happened, then smiled wryly, “You already know little senior sister doesn’t like to trouble others. She didn’t even tell me about something like this.”
“This old fellow Ashburn is getting more and more unbridled. He knows Phoebe is my disciple, yet he dared to act so presumptuously. It seems he and I are due for a conversation.” The old man coldly snorted, his face angry.
Seeing the old man become angry, Lawrence wasn’t the least bit anxious and instead revealed a slight chuckle as he said hastily, “Master, you know already how my father’s health is getting worse. Right now, my brothers are all prepared. The Duke spares no effort for Charles, and he dared to not give you face by doing such things.”
Han Shuo kept silent, his eyes carefully examining the two’s faces. When he suddenly understood something, he drew in his presence.
The old man chuckled and gazed thoughtfully at Lawrence, nodding, “I have my own plans. Alright, let’s temporarily not talk about these things today. Since you came to visit me, did you bring any good wine?”
“Of course, I couldn’t let you down no matter what!” Lawrence laughed heartily as he took out a crystal, jade-like bottle that contained blood red wine. He respectfully handed it over and said, “This is a specialty from a small town in the Kasi Empire, named Redbud Blood. Master, please try it.”
Having seen many kinds of wine while waiting in the hall, Han Shuo understood that Lawrence’s master must be a wine lover. Now it looked indeed so.
When his thoughts reached that point, Han Shuo suddenly remembered the good wine produced by the dwarves in the Dark Forest. He thought for a bit and took out a bottle of wine from his space ring, respectfully giving it to the old man as he spoke with a smile, “This bottle of wine was brewed by the dwarves of the Dark Forest. Perhaps it isn’t that precious, but it’s much stronger than some of the good wines in the Empire.”
When Han Shuo said so, the old man looked at him with interest before taking the wine bottle. He tried shaking it, listened to the sound, then laughed happily, “What a thoughtful child. The dwarves brew naturally good wine that isn’t any inferior. I’ve had a taste before.”
Waving his hand, the old man took the two bottles of good wine from Han Shuo and Lawrence and said, “Alright, I’ve remembered Lawrence’s matter. You all leave, I’ll drink first.”
Han Shuo was surprised, not knowing what was happening. However Lawrence winked at him, indicating that Han Shuo shouldn’t ask so much and just leave with him.
Afterwards, Lawrence took Han Shuo out to the hall where Bollands stood. When Bollands saw Han Shuo appear, his eyes gleamed as he stared at the latter, saying, “Can you tell me how you understood to use murderous aura?”
“It’s a part of the martial arts I cultivate, I have no way of explaining it to you, sorry!” Han Shuo honestly replied, of course he couldn’t speak of his demonic magic method.
“Grandpa Bollands, we’re leaving first, I’ll trouble grandpa to take care of the Rose Garden.” Lawrence’s steps suddenly became much quicker as he passed by Bollands. He evidently couldn’t adapt to the pungent smell of blood on the latter’s body.
“Alright, you are Bryan?” Bollands suddenly asked while Han Shuo and Lawrence headed back the way they came.
Pausing, Han Shuo turned his head and glanced at Bollands as he politely answered, “That’s right!”
Bollands nodded his head and curved his lips, saying, “We’ll meet again. I like the smell on your body. Heh heh, that evil killing intent!”
Han Shuo was stunned. He was about to say something when Lawrence dragged him away. They quickly left that area with a few steps.