For several days, Han Shuo stayed deep underground, collecting the magic crystal ore there with the help of the Lizard Progenitor King, Daxiaxi.
Only when his Spatial Ring could hold no more magic crystal ore did Han Shuo emerge from beneath the ruined Gourd Mountain. This journey to the underground world had yielded rich rewards: not only had he killed Selt, but he had also gained the friendship of the Lizardmen.
Han Shuo's Spatial Rings were all filled with spoils. On this single trip underground, he had claimed the Violet Thorn Knights' spoils for himself and swallowed up Selt's years of savings, along with several pieces of magical equipment belonging to the Dark Elf Yalin. Converted into gold coins, his total gains this time exceeded two million at the very least.
"All right, I'll leave the underground world for now. I'll collect the remaining magic crystal ore here next time. When I return, I'll bring you more weapons to help you resist the Dark Elves' invasions," Han Shuo told the Lizardman chief.
"When you return, I probably won't be in the underground world anymore. I hope we'll have another chance to meet, and I hope you can look after them for me," Daxiaxi, the Lizard Progenitor King, urged as he watched Han Shuo prepare to leave.
"Don't worry. I'll help you look after them," Han Shuo solemnly promised.
During their days together, Daxiaxi had told Han Shuo many things that interested him, acting every bit the kindly elder. Without realizing it, Han Shuo had grown fond of Daxiaxi, and now he felt somewhat reluctant to leave. From Daxiaxi's words, Han Shuo knew that his departure this time meant more than simply leaving the underground world. He seemed to intend to leave the plane of the Qio Continent.
Daxiaxi was somewhat