CHAPTER 293: The Temple Knights

Han Shuo didn't put too much effort into refining the Water Elite Zombie. Thanks to the earth, wood and fire elite zombies, he was well versed in the process. After everything was done,

Han Shuo jumped out of the well and suddenly felt two unfamiliar presences.

The deadly air of the Shura Soul Formation was silently circulating in the courtyard of the shop. The Dark Grand Magus Edwin of the Church of Calamity and the female alchemist Belinda were wandering around outside. They didn't dare come in, and could only look down in shock from the roof at this gloomy courtyard.

There was a concentrated sense of death in the Shura Soul Formation. They couldn't see what Han Shuo was doing inside. But for Han Shuo, he only needed to lift his head after jumping out of the well to clearly see the two experts from the Church of Calamity.

Edwin and Belinda obviously knew that there was a great danger lurking below. They looked down in shock at the changes, not daring to enter the formation. They seemed very wary and cautious.

Thanks to the Rainbow Sickle's ambush last time, the two already knew that this place was extremely dangerous. Han Shuo knew that they knew that, so it was understandable that they didn't dare to approach.

After circling the courtyard to inspect it, Han Shuo walked up to the eye of the formation and shot a black light at it. The violent, dark, deadly air in the formation instantly dissipated and the formation returned to its inert state.

Han Shuo sat down on a chair in the courtyard and looked lazily up at Edwin on the roof. He asked indifferently, "Mister Edwin, it seems that you are always so secretive when you pay a visit. Is that how your Calamity Church works?"

Edwin still didn't dare to come down, even though the changes in the courtyard had disappeared. After hearing Han Shuo's words, he chuckled and said, "My apologies. We'll stay up here for our little chat. Congratulations on killing Ferguson. However, you've also completely offended the Church of Light. They'll spare no expense in dealing with you now., hahaha, Our Church of Calamity sincerely invites you to join us. We're willing to pay any price, as long as you're willing to join us."

"Sorry, not interested!" Han Shuo had refused before, and he was still determined to refuse them. He left no room for further negotiations.

"Alright then. Since you don't want to join us, let's talk about cooperation instead. Hehe, the Church of Light has sent a small group of Temple Knights to deal with you. There aren't many Temple Knights, but each one is a true expert. This force is the sword the Church of Light uses to wipe out heretics. They are currently marching towards Brettel City, just waiting for you to arrive."

"Even if you hadn't come to the Valley of Sunshine today, my people would have gone to inform you when you arrived in Brettel City. But I didn't expect to meet you here, so I'm telling you now to see if we can work together!" Edwin was truly sincere, he'd informed Han Shuo of this important information at the first opportunity.

Han Shuo involuntarily frowned at Edwin's words. The headquarters of the Church of Light was located in the most powerful nation on the Profound Continent - the Oden Empire. This empire was separated from the Lancelot Empire by the Angel Empire. The Templar Knights had always faithfully protected the Temple of Light. It seemed that the Church of Light was really determined this time if they'd sent a small force of Temple Knights just for Han Shuo.

"I won't cooperate with you for now. However, if I need anything, I might contact you!" Han Shuo thought for a while before he told Edwin.

Edwin immediately grinned upon hearing Han Shuo's words and said, "The Church of Calamity and the Church of Light are mortal enemies on the Profound Continent! All right, if you run into trouble, our Calamity Church might just appear on your side. Let's meet again!"

Edwin and Belinda didn't linger after saying these words. They took a casual look around before carefully leaving Han Shuo's rooftop and disappearing from sight.

Han Shuo stood up immediately after Edwin and Belinda left. He released all three Yin Demons and let them follow after Edwin and Belinda. He wanted to see why these two had come to the Valley of Sunshine.

Edwin and Belinda were very cautious, making many turns along the way to avoid being followed by any enemies. But they couldn't hide their presence from the Three Yin Demons.

In the end, the two people unexpectedly entered the headquarters of the Cairo Mercenary Band. This time, Han Shuo was secretly following them, so he didn't openly enter the headquarters. Instead, he hid in a corner of the valley that wasn't very far away and used the three Yin Demons to spy on Edwin's actions.

To be honest, when he saw the two of them approaching the door, Han Shuo could guess that Edwin had made a deal with Laureton. Otherwise, Edwin and Belinda couldn't have come to Han Shuo's door so quickly after he had just returned to the Valley of Sunshine less than a few hours ago. The Valley of Sunshine was within the Cairo Mercenary Band's sphere of influence. Calamity Church's spy network had spread far and wide.

"Mr Edwin, have you seen Bryan?" Laureton asked first when Edwin arrived.

Nodding, Edwin thanked him with a smile, "Thank you for letting me know. I've just seen Bryan. Good, how's the preparation going? Three hundred death guards from our Church of Calamity will be arriving in the Valley of Sunshine in two days. After all, anyone but the Church of Light can have the mithril mine. If they make mithril armour for the Temple Knights, it will cause us great trouble in the future!"

Laureton's expression was cold as he said fiercely, "Rest assured. I will immediately mobilise the Cairo Mercenary Band as soon as your Death Guard arrives to crush those forces around the mithril mine. Huh! I almost lost my life there last time, I won't be so careless this time. Those three great powers will definitely repay that debt in blood!"

"Hahaha, that would be best. Since the Church of Light wants the mithril mine, we'll fill it with their lives!" Edwin laughed sinisterly as he discussed the details of the plan with Laureton. Han Shuo listened for a while, carefully memorising their conversation. When Edwin and Laureton were about to leave, Han Shuo moved one step faster than them and silently left the area.

Han Shuo left the Valley of Sunshine immediately after leaving the Cairo Mercenary Band. He returned to the Soul Destroyers to inquire about the movement of Trunks' group. From Grant, Han Shuo knew that it would take some time for them to return.

Han Shuo didn't linger at the Soul Destroyer base. Instead, he hurried back to the Cemetery of Death and returned to the secret chamber in his mansion. Kallas entered the secret chamber shortly after his return and respectfully said to Han Shuo, "Your Lordship, a young lady named Fanny wishes to see you. She said you'd definitely see her if I told you her name!"

Han Shuo was stunned. He suddenly remembered his promise to Fanny. He'd said he'd find her in a few days when he left last time. He hadn't expected to be so busy and had forgotten. Now it was Fanny who was looking for him.

"Where is she? Take me to her!" Now that Han Shuo had his own mansion, if Fanny and Phoebe came to see him too often, his relationship with them would be exposed sooner or later. Just thinking about it made his head hurt.

Seeing him so worried, Kallas was quite surprised. He immediately said respectfully, "Your Lordship, please follow me!"

After winding through a few corridors, Kallas led Han Shuo to the room where Fanny was. He pointed inside and said, "Miss Fanny is in there."

"Mhm, you are dismissed, don't let any other people come here!" Han Shuo instructed.

Han Shuo waited for Kallas to leave before he bit the bullet and went inside. He immediately saw Fanny sitting in the middle of the room. She was wearing a navy blue dress instead of her usual magic robe. She immediately humped herself when she saw Han Shuo walk in and looked at him coldly as she said, "Your Lordship finally has some time to spare for us ordinary civilians?"

"I am so sorry. Something happened, so I was delayed a bit. It won't happen again. Fanny, you must forgive me." Han Shuo smiled wryly and apologised as soon as he entered. He was indeed in the wrong, it was natural for Fanny to be so angry.

It's not the first time. You never keep your promises!" Fanny still maintained her iron face as she fixed him with a cold stare.

Han Shuo smiled wryly as he looked at Fanny and held up his hands in surrender, "I was wrong. You can punish me however you like!"

"Alright then, just promise me that you'll be an honorary professor for our necromancy course and I'll forgive you." Fanny thought for a moment before she glared at Han Shuo.

Honorary Professor was just a title for show at the Babylon Academy of Magic and Strength. A person with this title wasn't bound by the rules of the academy. All they had to do was give a speech once in a while if the academy wanted them to. There was fierce competition between the various branches of the Academy. The ability to invite famous and powerful people as honorary professors was the measure of a department's influence.

"No problem!" Han Shuo readily agreed.

"You scoundrel, how do you have the ability to kill someone as evil as Leah Cain? How did you become an Archmage Necromancer? How many things are you still lying to me about?" Fanny was happy to hear Han Shuo's ready acceptance, but then her many doubts flooded her heart and just burst out.