Once the space barrier broke, Han Shuo could immediately sense Baum's location with perfect clarity. However, the Cauldron Spirit had left his body, and without its power to draw on, Han Shuo was in no hurry to attack Baum.
Just then, Han Shuo heard Shat Belon's dying scream. He paused, then, seeing that Shat Belon was dead, began considering whether he should continue fighting Baum.
He and Baum had no grudge against each other, and there was no reason to fight to the death. Han Shuo still had some reservations about this man, because even after breaking the space barrier, he was not confident he could kill Baum.
Thus, Han Shuo began to hesitate.
At that moment, the Myriad Demon Cauldron came whistling back, instantly vanishing into Han Shuo's body. It immediately sent a message: "Master, the space barrier is broken. This fellow is exceptionally powerful, and there's no telling whether he has other tricks. Should we attack?"
Having killed Shat Belon, Lolth silently returned to Han Shuo's side without a word. She watched Baum warily, waiting only for Han Shuo's command before charging ahead to fight Baum to the death.
"Shat Belon is dead. I don't think we need to keep fighting to the death, do we?" To Han Shuo's surprise, while he was still hesitating, Baum could not help speaking first. His attitude was much friendlier than before, and he even forced out a somewhat strained smile.
Clearly, Baum did not seem accustomed to putting on such a smile. It looked as though he had forcibly pulled his flesh into position, and it seemed awkward no matter how one looked at it.
Han Shuo froze for a moment, staring silently at Baum, the light in his eyes flickering.
Baum's heart jolted. *Surely this fellow isn't going to fight