Chapter 813: Foes to Friends (1/2)
GDK 813: Foes to Friends
The instant that the space edict barrier shattered, Han Shuo’s consciousness detected Baum clearly and locked onto him. However, as the Cauldron of Myriad Demon was outside his body, Han Shuo could not borrow Cauldron Spirit’s energy and therefore he did not immediately strike Baum.
It was at this time that Han Shuo heard the last dying shriek of Verón's. He stared blankly for a moment and started to consider if he should continue to fight Baum.
Han Shuo felt no grudges or grievances towards Baum and there was no reason to fight him to death. Besides, Han Shuo felt some apprehension towards this expert. Even though the space edict barrier had been destroyed, Han Shuo still did not have full certainty of killing Baum.
It was at this moment that the Cauldron had whooshed back into Han Shuo’s body. Cauldron Spirit then transmitted, “Master, the spacetime barrier has been removed. This guy possessed a decent strength. He might have other tricks up his sleeves. Do you still want to attack him?”
After killing Verón, Rose returned to stand beside Han Shuo and stared cautiously at Baum. If Han Shuo gave her the command, she would instantly charge forward and attack Baum.
“Verón is dead. I think there is no longer a cause for us to keep on fighting each other, don’t we?” Out of Han Shuo’s expectation, while he was still on the fence, Baum took initiative in throwing an olive branch. His attitude was much more polite than before. There was even a forced, awkward smile on Baum’s face.
It was apparent that this person called Baum was poor at feigning civility. It looked as though someone was pulling on his face muscles to make that awkward fake smile.
Han Shuo continued to stare a Baum without speaking for a moment. His eyes were glittering with indecision.
Baum’s heart jolted. He thought, Don’t tell me that this guy is going to fight me to the death?
The moment that the spacetime barrier was destroyed, Baum knew that Han Shuo will be able to have a real battle with him. He also knew that Han Shuo must have some other deadly tricks up his sleeves. Baum was very wary of Han Shuo. He did not want to become Han Shuo’s mortal enemy for Verón.
While Baum let his imagination ran wild, he secretly took certain defensive precautious, fearing that Han Shuo might launch a sudden attack.
“You are right. There are no grievances between us. There’s no point in making such a big fuss over that minor little character,” while Baum’s mind was worried and anxious, Han Shuo suddenly put on a faint smile and declared his stance. He withdrew the seventeen flying swords floating in midair, indicating that he will not continue to fight.
Han Shuo was in Ethereal City and he still needed to wait for his other five children in this city. If Han Shuo was to continue to fight Baum, the City Lord of Ethereal City, even if Han Shuo won the fight, he most likely won’t be able to stay in Ethereal City any longer. In addition, it was very unlikely for Han Shuo to win without suffering any injuries.
If the two were to continue fighting, the most likely outcome would be grave injuries to both sides. And if Han Shuo were to suffer injuries at this time, his plan of visiting the Fringe will have to be postponed indefinitely. That will be inconsistent with Han Shuo’s original intention. Therefore, Han Shuo did not recklessly attack.
Once Baum saw Han Shuo withdrew his miraculous weapons, he heaved a sigh of relief in his mind and dismantled his remaining defenses as well. He carefully looked at Han Shuo up and down a few times before he explained, “I had the opportunity of meeting the Akaji City Lord once and we could be considered acquaintances. Indeed, my intention was to protect Verón. However, I did not expect that you would have such strength. My friendship with the Akaji City Lord isn’t deep enough for me to risk my life. With Verón now dead, well, I guess I will just let it pass,”
And now he’s being honest, ha, thought Han Shuo. Although Han Shuo did not have a good impression of Baum, he did not hold any animosity either. Han Shuo calmly nodded and cordially said, “Yes, there may have been some misunderstandings between us. I hope that Your Lordship will not take offense.”
Suddenly, a company of divine guards arrived from the distance. Among them were three highgods. Two at early-stage and one at mid-stage.
After the divine guards arrived, mid-stage highgod that led the company hastily asked, “City Lord, what happened here?”
The battle between Han Shuo and Baum had created intense shockwaves. Experts who had reached certain realms would be able to tell that a fight was happening nearby just from the unusual spacetime fluctuations. The company of divine guards happened to be patrolling the area and they rushed to the scene to see what was wrong.
Upon arrival, they surrounded Han Shuo, Rose, and Earth Elite Zombie. Every one of them was wearing grave and unfriendly faces. They automatically assumed the trio as enemies trying to cause disorder in Ethereal City. If Baum gave the command, they would immediately charge forward and attack the three.
The situation that had just started to ease up suddenly reverted to high tension.
With demon generals dispersed all around, Han Shuo knew that the company of divine guards will be there beforehand. He also knew that with their strengths, he could easily escape with Rose and Earth Elite Zombie, and therefore Han Shuo was not worried about the divine guards. He looked at Baum calmly in a faint smile as though waiting for him to respond.