CHAPTER 190: Beauties In Both Arms

The waning moon hung high in the sky as cold moonlight streamed down, casting a silvery white blanket over the world and brightening the night.

Everything was very quiet, without the slightest sound. Even the bugs weren't willing to venture out into the cold winter night, let alone humans or animals.

When they came out of the cave, they could immediately feel that the temperature outside was much colder than it had been inside. Even though they'd been prepared, they couldn't help but wrap themselves up more tightly in their clothes and gasp for air.

"Things shouldn't be delayed. We should leave here as soon as possible and return to the empire." Han Shuo looked at everyone and spoke solemnly.

After such a huge disturbance, they didn't know if Bob Ascher had discovered that the important items in his secret chamber had been stolen. If his search came up empty-handed, he'd find out sooner or later when he returned to Valen City, and he'd be beside himself with panic.

Therefore, Han Shuo and Emily had to use the shortest possible time to deliver the information to the upper levels of the Dark Mantle and take care of Bob Ascher as soon as possible in case he got into trouble before they could make their report.

"Some towns in the Kerlan Grand Canyon are not under any jurisdiction. The Dark Mantle has several strongholds there, and the largest of them has a magical device for communicating with the higher-ups. Bryan and I must get there as soon as possible. We're in very little danger now, it looks like it's time to go our separate ways! Emily thought for a moment and then made the suggestion with a smile.

"Those who accompanied the shipment with me all left Valen City before we entered Elaine's hotel. I'm going alone now, and I've already left instructions, so the Guild won't need me for a while. I'll be returning to the Empire with Bryan." Phoebe explained her position while standing next to Bryan.

Caspian and Lawrence both thought for a moment and expressed their intentions to leave. Caspian solemnly thanked Han Shuo, and Lawrence's gaze patrolled the captive Belinda before saying, "Bryan, if you can get the secrets behind the refinement of this golem, I'd be willing to buy it from you for a high price!"

Nodding, Han Shuo indicated his understanding and smiled, "I'll ask her, but I'd say don't get your hopes up. I have a feeling that even if we get the method, you won't be able to mass produce them. Otherwise, with the Calamity Church's deep pockets, they'd have produced an army of Golems by now!"

Lawrence began, opening his mouth again to say, "It would be a great help if I could refine even one or two of them."

"All right, I'll try my best!" Han Shuo said resignedly when he saw that Lawrence wasn't giving up.

"Big Bad guy, will we meet again?" Angelica suddenly turned to Han Shuo just as Caspian was about to leave.

Shrugging his shoulders, Han Shuo said briskly, "I think we will, we've already met twice in not too long a time. We seem to have quite a bit of fate in common!"

"Alright, thank you very much this time. In the future, if you have the chance, come and be a guest of the elven tribes in the Dark Forest. Angelica will welcome you well!" Caspian bowed to Han Shuo and smiled.

Lawrence and the others didn't linger after Caspian and Angelica left. They left in the opposite direction of Caspian and Angelica. Han Shuo began to worry about what would happen if Caspian and Angelica found out about his identity as the leader of the forest trolls. What if they hated him? Then it would be best not to pay the elves a visit.

The senior swordsman of the Battlefire mercenaries, Davis, was saddened by Angelica's departure. The fierce warrior's eyes still stared dumbly in Angelica's direction.

"Candice, how much does this Belinda owe you? How about I pay for her? We have a use for her and can't give her to you!" Emily looked at Candice and took out her crystal card, seemingly wanting to pay Candice's fees.

"Forget it sister Emily, we're not short of money anyway. We'll consider this mission a failure, no worries!" Candice replied quickly when she saw that Emily wanted to pay and looked at the mercenaries behind her. "Alright, alright, we'll leave as well. We have more missions to do!"

Candice didn't wait for Emily to hand over the gold coins after she had finished speaking and hurriedly left with the mercenaries. Only Han Shuo, Phoebe and Emily remained in front of the cave, as well as a strangely quiet Gilbert.

"Eh, why are you so quiet?" Han Shuo finally remembered that Gilbert hadn't spoken for a long time when he saw this and couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Gilbert had stood there with his eyes closed and immediately spoke with a long face after hearing Han Shuo's question. "Disloyal Master, I was injured on the way and have been recovering whenever I had time. Why did you only think of me now?"

Han Shuo finally remembered that when they'd rushed out of Valen City, Gilbert had been attacked by two archmages and a horde of knights. Then he had dragged a group of people with him and flown for so long, no wonder he had been so quiet.

"Don't worry, you have a thick skin anyway!" Han Shuo chuckled and thought for a moment. "How about this, go home and rest first, I'll bring you out when you've recovered."

"I've only been out for a few days and you're already sending me back?" Gilbert complained loudly when he heard that Han Shuo was sending him back to the cemetery of death.

"Go on, be a good boy or you'll get it. I have two companions now and it will be quite an inconvenience to travel with you, not to mention that you're injured!" Han Shuo cackled as he set up the magical sticks and kicked Gilbert in whether he wanted to or not.

Han Shuo mobilised his mental power and activated the transportation matrix. Gilbert disappeared without a trace. Without the Eye of Darkness, Gilbert wouldn't be able to get out of the cemetery , so Han Shuo wasn't worried about him getting into trouble.

Phoebe, on the other side, exclaimed softly in surprise when she saw Han Shuo set up a small transportation matrix and send Gilbert away. Her clear eyes looked at Han Shuo with even greater surprise.

"Hehehe, just a transportation matrix, nothing to be surprised about. Let's go, we can leave now!" Han Shuo chuckled softly and stored the sticks in his space ring before hurrying Phoebe and Emily on.

Having two companions on his journey wasn't necessarily a good thing. The usually cold and aloof Phoebe seemed to have adopted a very intimate attitude with Han Shuo on this trip. Whether she did it on purpose or not, it caused Emily to cast a few disapproving glances at Han Shuo.

As a mage, Emily was wrapped warmly in thick furs, but she was still shivering. Han Shuo couldn't help but feel a little pain. However, Emily deliberately kept some distance from Han Shuo, as if she was deathly afraid that Phoebe would discover their relationship.

Han Shuo had been flying through the air with Phoebe in his arms, and Emily had been using up her mental power by using the levitation spell to float above the ground. However, as an Archmage, Emily could only maintain this type of flight for a limited amount of time. Han Shuo noticed her lips turning white towards the end of the night.

He suddenly slowed down his speed and moved next to Emily, saying, "I'll be fine even if I have to carry two people!"

Han Shuo reached out a hand and wrapped it around Emily's soft waist, regardless of whether Phoebe would agree or not. He had Phoebe under his right arm and Emily under his left as he flew through the air. He also silently began to circulate magical yuan, warming Emily's cold body.

Emily struggled briefly under Han Shuo's arm and tried to break free of his embrace, only to discover that she was firmly pinned under his arm. Turning her head to look at him, Emily saw the pain and determination in his eyes. Sweetness flooded her heart.

Whether or not it was the warmth flooding into her body, Emily's body suddenly began to heat up and all of her previous chills were instantly gone. She seemed to be enveloped in warmth.

"I get the feeling that your actions in holding her around the waist are quite well practised!" Phoebe brought her lips close to Han Shuo's ears and spoke softly with a hint of jealousy, seemingly unafraid that Emily would hear these words.

"We must hurry and make it to the Dark Mantle stronghold. We'll be in a lot of trouble if we're late, so me flying with you two is the fastest way!" Han Shuo's expression was distant and he didn't say anything because of Phoebe's words.

He used his "Demonic Ninth Heaven Art" to maximum effect along the way, and also split a portion of Magical yuan to warm Emily's body. Following Emily's instructions, he shot towards one of the mountain ranges in the Kerlan Grand Canyon.

Even with Han Shuo's magical yuan, having to fly for so long and help Emily warm up meant that he suffered greatly from the energy drain. By the end of the night, he was sweating and panting profusely.

"Let's take a break, you look so tired!" Although Phoebe was a bit jealous, her feelings for Han Shuo were real and her heart went out to him when she saw him sweating.

Emily also felt sorry for Han Shuo. She'd wanted to open her mouth to tell him to rest, but since Phoebe had already spoken, there was no need for her to say anything.

He was indeed a bit tired now. Han Shuo had been working non-stop since last night, running after the battle and using all the time in the cave to digest the power of Johnny's soul afterwards.

A pair of sharp eyes patrolled the area as Han Shuo spotted a hole in a tree. He landed in front of it with Emily and Phoebe, brushing aside some accumulated snow and discovering that there was some space inside the tree.

"Let's rest inside!" Han Shuo suggested.

The trunk itself was quite solid, with only a large, narrow hole in the roots. The three of them discovered that the cold wind couldn't make it all the way inside. Han Shuo plugged the hole with his body while Phoebe and Emily occupied the two sides.

Although there was some space inside, it was a bit cramped with the three of them. The three of them were pressed tightly together. Their arms and legs were pressed against the others and it was a bit difficult to move around.

Han Shuo took a deep breath after relaxing and circulated the magical yuan in his body, quickly recovering from the depletion he had just experienced.

Emily and Phoebe were pressed against Han Shuo's front, with Emily's chest and stomach resting against Phoebe's back and bottom. Han Shuo's chest was against her shoulders and his hands were resting on her thighs. There was a small gap between his legs and the two girls.

It was night, and the only source of light was blocked by Han Shuo's back, turning the cave black.

Apart from Han Shuo, the two females had basically no vision of their surroundings.

Han Shuo's chest was pressed against her delicate shoulders as he began to circulate his magical yuan to transfer some warmth to Emily. His left hand on his thigh twitched slightly as he began to place it on Emily's.