While Keluoxius and Han Shuo were talking, Qu Yanuo, who had guided Han Shuo there, arrived in some haste. Seeing Han Shuo and Keluoxius standing face-to-face, with a somewhat forceful attitude between them, Qu Yanuo froze for a moment, then looked questioningly at Keluoxius, seemingly seeking his instructions.
A dozen or so third-level Destroyers like Nanzhaluo suddenly emerged from somewhere. Hovering in the air, they surrounded Han Shuo on all sides. A cold, pale old man among them regarded Han Shuo as though he were already dead. Only after seeing that Han Shuo was completely surrounded did he turn respectfully toward Keluoxius and ask, "My lord, how should we punish this fellow who doesn't know the rules?"
Keluoxius studied Han Shuo thoughtfully. After a moment's consideration, he waved his hand and said, "You may withdraw."
The cold, pale old man looked astonished at Keluoxius's words. In all his time in Battle Demon Valley, he had never seen anyone trespass here without leaving behind a limb or two as punishment. Seeing Keluoxius being so lenient now, he could not quite adjust.
"Yes, my lord!" Though full of questions, the old man did not ask a single one. He nodded respectfully in acknowledgment and vanished just as unobtrusively, taking with him the guards who had suddenly appeared like shadows.
Keluoxius gazed intently at Han Shuo. Only after the guards disappeared did he glance at Qu Yanuo behind Han Shuo. His expression softened as he said, "Qu Yanuo, you come in too."
Qu Yanuo smiled faintly. Perhaps because both men favored a forceful approach, he enjoyed Keluoxius's deep trust and did not fear him as others did. Once Keluoxius finished speaking, he bowed and gestured to Han Shuo. "Please."
Han Shuo stood on no ceremony. Although he understood that Keluoxius, the master of