Chapter 719: Three Secret Chambers (1/2)
Three Secret Chambers
GDK 719: Three Secret Chambers
Andre and Erebus seemed quite amused as they followed Han Shuo out, leaving Rugersey behind.
The two were very curious with Andrina who came with Han Shuo. They could not understand how this little girl could possess such tremendous strength. They were even more clueless as to why she would follow around Han Shuo so docilely. They were eager to learn the answers.
Outside the Kisa Residence, Andre and Erebus caught up to Han Shuo.
After having noticed Andre and Erebus, Han Shuo slowed down his footsteps and said smilingly, “Thank you for your Lordships’ assistance. Otherwise, I’m afraid I would have had trouble leaving the Kisa Residence!”
“Haha, with such a powerful expert by your side, even in an all-out fight, I doubt the House of Kisa would be able to do much!” Erebus said to Han Shuo and right away, his attention turned to Andrina who was wearing an unfriendly face. He asked puzzlingly, “Hello little girl, what energy was it that you use? I have never seen it before!”
Andrina shot a glare at Erebus and replied coldly, “None of your business!”
“Ahem, ahem…” Erebus felt rather embarrassed and forced a dry laugh.
Andre, who also intended to question Andrina, most sensibly chose not to ask after seeing how she responded to Erebus. Andre merely looked at Andrina with astonishment. Meanwhile, Andrina followed behind Han Shuo silently, completely ignoring the duo.
“Erm… Bryan, what happened today at the House of Kisa was strange, to say the least. That Gilco fella might have been employed by someone to tarnish your Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. You need to be careful,” Andre said in a grave manner after keeping silent for a moment.
“Yes, the incident was obviously schemed to harm me. But I have no idea who could be trying to get me,” Han Shuo nodded and replied. He too understood that this Gilco character would not have that much audacity to commit the act without some strong motivation. Besides, there were no grudges or animosity between them. It was impossible that Gilco would suddenly decide to set Han Shuo up for no reason.
“Have you offended anyone recently? Other than Avery, of course. Avery hasn’t been in the City of Shadows during the recent days and I have been monitoring the Fifth Corps. He likely has nothing to do with this matter,” Andre asked with his brows furrowed.
Han Shuo was startled and suddenly stopped walking. After carefully thinking for a while, someone popped into his mind. “I have been to the Godswamp Pharmacy to discuss doing business with their owner, Steiss, but we parted on bad terms. While inside their banquet hall filled with pharmacists, I had a quarrel with a pharmacist from Mirage City named Gu Li. Could it be her?”
“Gu Li of Mirage City?” Erebus softly cried out and shook his head. He explained, “Gu Li is rather queer in temperament and she is famous in Mirage City. However, I doubt she commands much of an influence over the City of Shadows.”
“Someone wants to tarnish the reputation of my Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. If that had succeeded, who would gain the most benefit in the City of Shadows?” Han Shuo creased his brows and softly mumbled to himself. He started to suspect Steiss of the Godswamp Pharmacy. Han Shuo did not have a favorable impression towards that person and felt that he was a scheming one.
“If something goes wrong with your medicines, the greatest beneficiaries ought to be other pharmacies in the city. Perhaps you haven’t been noticing but the appearance of your Celestial Pearl Pharmacy has affected business in other pharmacies, the Godswamp Pharmacy being the most severely hit!” Andre seemed to realize after listening to Han Shuo soliloquize.
Han Shuo's heart was filled with even greater suspicion after hearing Andre’s words. After thinking for a bit, Han Shuo suddenly said smiled. “I guess I will have to trouble your Lordships. I believe someone as influential your Lordships will surely be able to find the person behind this.”
“Stop cajoling us, brat. I will pay attention to it!” Andre replied smilingly.
“Alright, now that this shenanigan is over, I shall return to my pharmacy,” Han Shuo knew that Andre would help him. But before departing, he asked, “By the way, how is Carmelita doing?”
“Don’t worry, she has awoken and is recovering well,” seeing that Han Shuo was concerned about Carmelita, the smile on Andre’s face became even warmer.
“Then I can truly be at ease, “ Han Shuo waved at the two and left with Andrina.
Andre and Erebus did not continue to walk with Han Shuo. After both Han Shuo and Andrina disappeared from their sights, Erebus remarked in a low voice, “Damn, that little girl is nothing simple. In a solo battle, even I do not have the certainty of defeating her!”
Andre nodded in agreement. “I did not discover her actual strength until today. Had the two of us not arrived there at the right time, Rugersey would have suffered a painful bashing!”
“What has me curious is this youngster called Bryan. Why would this little girl, as powerful as she is, be so meek to him? It even appeared as though the little girl only listens to him and no one else. Very strange indeed!” remarked the puzzled Erebus.
“The days ahead are long. We have all the time in the world to figure that out in the future. Fortunately, Bryan is leaning to our family clan. It’s probably not a bad thing to us if that little girl listens only to his instructions.” Andre thought for a moment and asked Erebus, “Have you discovered Avery’s whereabouts yet?”
“Not yet,” Erebus shook his head.
“Pay attention to the Godswamp Pharmacy. This incident relating to Bryan is very unusual,” said Andre.
“Understood, I will have my men keep on eye on the Godswamp Pharmacy… Have I mentioned that the medicines Bryan made are absolutely miraculous?” Erebus said smilingly. He seemed to be very invested in Han Shuo.
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Han Shuo did not return to the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. Instead, he went on a trip to verify his suspicion.
Hearing Andre’s reminder, Han Shuo suddenly realized that the emergence and rise of his Celestial Pearl Pharmacy had severely threatened the bottom lines of other pharmacies in the city. The Godswamp Pharmacy, as the largest pharmacy in the City of Shadows, was the most severely affected. It was only natural that they would take countermeasures.
Han Shuo thought that Steiss’ proposal to cooperate with him could be one of the countermeasures taken by the Godswamp Pharmacy. However, as he had declined the proposal right from the start, it was only to be expected that they might use tougher methods after the softer one had failed.
Han Shuo had an exceptional advantage when it came to doing detective work. Soon enough, he arrived near the Godswamp Pharmacy with Andrina. After locating a dark and hidden spot to conceal themselves, Han Shuo released demon generals to fly towards the Godswamp Pharmacy.
“What is that?” Andrina gasped. Her eyes glistened brightly and the incorporeal figures of the few demon generals were reflected in her eyes.
These demon generals that Cauldron Spirit refined could transform between material and immaterial states. Those demon generals were in an immaterial state when Han Shuo released them and only Han Shuo, who possessed a consciousness with extraordinary sensing power, could discover the presence of those demon generals in their incorporeal state. He was careless and forgot that Andrina beside him had mysterious strength.
The demon general rapidly flew away from the two. Andrina stared fixedly at Han Shuo and remarked with astonishment, “Those things came from inside your body, didn't they? Don’t deny it, I have seen everything!”
“Erm….” Andrina’s questioning and piercing eyes gave Han Shuo a headache.
“What exactly are those things? They look spectacular! If it wasn’t for our close proximity, even I would have failed to notice it! How interesting. What exactly are they?” Andrina’s curiosity was greatly aroused. She questioned Han Shuo excitedly while constantly rocking his arm.