"Long time no see!" Han Shuo stood outside the open door, smiling at Odyssey and his five companions.
At the sight of Han Shuo, the six cheered, their faces brimming with genuine joy. Odyssey and Gordon even rushed forward to embrace him.
"It really is you! How did you end up living here?" After letting go, the impetuous Gordon peered inside and asked in some surprise.
"Hehe, come in first. This place is very safe, not nearly as frightening as you imagine!" Han Shuo stepped aside, inviting the six inside to talk.
Before confirming that Han Shuo was inside, the six had still been somewhat afraid of this place. But once he said that, their trust in him dispelled their timidity, and they all walked in openly, heading straight to the center of the courtyard.
Odyssey's party of six consisted of three warriors, two mages, and an archer. Odyssey was an Advanced Swordsman, while Anglu and Gordon were Intermediate Swordsmen. Afra was a Water Element High Mage, Bard a Lightning Element Intermediate Mage, and Nia a female elven archer.
Their adventure in the Dark Forest had not only yielded rich rewards but also brought breakthroughs in their strength. Gordon, formerly an Intermediate Swordsman, had actually advanced to Advanced Swordsman, while Bard, a Lightning Element Intermediate Mage, had also become a High Mage. Han Shuo discerned all this from the changes in the emblems on their chests.
"Brian, this is the cursed place of Sun Radiance Valley. When we came to Sun Radiance Valley before, we heard the legends about it. People warned everyone not to enter this shop lightly. How did you end up living here?" Gordon was blunt and could never keep his thoughts to himself. He looked around as soon as he entered the courtyard, then questioned Han