Han Shuo was in no hurry to leave. When Emily saw Cecilia and the other Dark Curtain members approaching, she grew somewhat reserved and moved a short distance away from Han Shuo to avoid suspicion.
Emily was, after all, a daughter-in-law of the Betridge Family. However close she and Han Shuo were in private, they could not let others know. Otherwise, it would certainly bring unnecessary trouble upon both Emily and Han Shuo, at least for now.
Ever since the Lizard Progenitor King Daxiaxi had seen the Skeleton Magic Staff in Han Shuo's hand, his attitude toward Han Shuo had become even better than before. His long years had given him tremendous patience, and he stood there watching Cecilia and the others approach without any change in expression.
"If you find these people a nuisance, I can take care of them for you while I'm at it. It won't take me long." Just as Cecilia's group cautiously drew near, Daxiaxi suddenly grinned and asked Han Shuo's opinion quite naturally.
Daxiaxi treated Cecilia and the others with utter contempt, not caring in the slightest whether they heard his conversation with Han Shuo. To a demigod like Daxiaxi, people of their strength were no different from ants. He could easily wipe them out with barely any effort.
Cecilia's group had only dared to approach slowly because they had noticed how well the Lizard Progenitor King got along with Han Shuo and Emily. Now, hearing his suggestion to Han Shuo, Cecilia's pretty face immediately changed color. She could not help retreating several steps as she stared at Han Shuo in terror.
"No need. They're colleagues of mine, more or less."
Han Shuo's reply made Cecilia breathe a sigh of relief. Only after she saw the Lizard Progenitor King Daxiaxi nod at his words