Han Shuo had a very pleasant evening. First, he accompanied Sophie to sample some of the Kasi Empire's famous delicacies, then they went to the City of Dreams to admire the empire's renowned night scenery.
Only after half the night had passed did Sophie finally let Han Shuo go, thoroughly satisfied. Claiming that she dared not go home and face her father, she also took a room right beside his at the little inn where he was staying, settling in next door for the time being.
After discovering that Sophie had fallen asleep, Han Shuo slipped silently out the window and headed to the Kasi Empire's Dark Curtain Stronghold late that night.
With his current distinguished status, Han Shuo received the most attentive treatment as soon as he arrived at the Dark Curtain Stronghold. From its members, he quickly learned the address of Black's manor in the Kasi Empire and obtained some little-known information about the auction house.
Taking advantage of the quiet of the night, Han Shuo slipped silently to Black's manor after obtaining the information he needed at the Dark Curtain Stronghold. He intended to find the Green Jade Wood inside and seize it, saving himself three hundred thousand gold coins.
The manor occupied an enormous area. After arriving, Han Shuo spread out his divine sense, allowing him to detect where the most people were gathered. With the Green Jade Wood put away, sensing it with his divine sense was somewhat difficult, making him consider whether he should resort to some special methods.
To Han Shuo's surprise, just as he was hiding in the shadows and preparing to act, he suddenly spotted several very familiar figures: the Great Swordmaster Gabriel and Aski, the former Legion Commander of the Griffin Legion.
Aski had originally been the lord of Warren