Chapter 838: Make it big! (2/2)
Rose was aware of such a scheme. When Han Shuo was purchasing several high-grade Souljade Crystals and Frigidbone Agates, Rose softly reminded Han Shuo, warning him about the scheme of the seller.
But not only was Han Shuo not worried about it, he excitedly asked Rose, “Help me look around and let me know if you see anyone doing this trade. Hehe, it’d be stupid not to take advantage of this!”
“But as soon as we leave the city, they will swarm at us like locusts! We already have Buzz and Bertha waiting for us. That Haruli might attack us as well. If we offend other forces now, wouldn’t we be completely surrounded by powerful enemies?” Rose was used to being a lone wolf and while she lived in the Fringe, all she had sought was her own safety. She would normally avoid making enemies with powerful forces. Therefore, she could not understand Han Shuo’s actions.
“That is exactly what I want!” said Han Shuo in a mischievous smile. He instructed, “You don’t have to worry. Just point it to me when you see that kind of shop. If we are to make a scene, we ought to make it big. Otherwise, we won’t become famous in the Fringe within a short time!”
Rose sighed in her mind after hearing those words. She thought, Have I made a mistake bringing him to the Fringe? If Master does so, he will surely offend most of the forces in the Chaotic Land. If hundreds or thousands of experts of the Fringe ganged up against us, how do we even escape from that?
Han Shuo made out what was on Rose’s mind with just one look on her face. He laughed and said, “You have been with me for quite a long time. Tell me, have you ever seen me start a fight that I cannot win? Besides, with these little fellas around, even if the Five Sovereigns came, we will have no trouble leaving the Fringe. You have nothing to worry about!”
Although the Five Elite Zombies were not all that great in strength, their talents and special abilities were beyond miraculous. With Earth Elite Zombie, they could bore underground in no time and escape from a legion of pursuing armies. With Metal Elite Zombie, they could traverse across mountains with little effort. With Wood Elite Zombie, they could conceal their auras when traveling through forests. Who will be able to catch them?
“Well, alright then. Let me show you,” Rose did not take much effort or time in finding stalls that conducted that scheme. She covertly indicated to Han Shuo when she found that type of stalls.
After taking a moment to observe, Han Shuo noticed that the shop owners indeed had extraordinarily sinister gazes. Their eyes were very attentive to everything that their potential buyer wears. They would observe one’s strength, clothing, the capacity of space rings, and expression when withdrawing and paying black crystal coins.
Through detailed observation, they could estimate a person's strength and net-worth. After making the assessment, they will contact their accomplices outside the city, assemble a team of greater strength to intercept and rob the person.
After buying from a few more stalls, Han Shuo no longer needed Rose’s guidance. He too could tell which of the sellers were actually raiders. While walking towards the gate of the Omphalos, Han Shuo happily purchased many valuable items that were selling at a greatly discounted price while wearing an amiable smile. He was scheming against the schemers.
Gradually, more and more people were following behind Han Shuo. Other than Buzz and Haruli’s subordinates, those who had sold their goods to Han Shuo would also secretly follow behind him.
Outside the Omphalos, various forces were busy assembling outside the gate that Han Shuo will use. They were hiding in various locations.
“There is a fat sheep to be slaughtered! Brothers, pay extra attention to this one! That fella has at least a few million black crystal coins. When he was buying things from Fengi, he was seen tossing out a few large sacks of black crystal coins. If we get him, we can take a very long break!”
“Eh? Isn’t that Buzz’s man? Dafuq, how did he receive news as well? It seems that this is going to be troublesome.”
“Hey, Haruli’s man is also following him. How did that fella offend so many people?! We better keep some distance and not be rash. Let’s see how things go first.”
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Gradually, more and more forces were assembled outside the checkpoint. They were quite familiar with each other. They were wearing dark faces as they were secretly waiting for Han Shuo and the parties to exit the Omphalos.
“Lord Haruli, twenty or thirty forces are gathering from every direction. They seem to be targeting the same group of people!” informed a person who was hiding outside the city gate.
Haruli cursed, “Lunatic, that fella is indeed a lunatic! He has drawn most of the fierce characters around here. What the fuck is that guy thinking? Is he trying to get himself killed spectacularly?”