CHAPTER 175: Conversation Between Three Girls

"Pssht, I don't believe you!" Angelica wrinkled her exquisite little nose in disdain.

"It's up to you whether you believe me or not. All right, I have some other things to do, so you can go back to whatever you were doing." Saying these words with a smile, Han Shuo didn't entertain Angelica any longer and was about to make his way to Candice's room.

At that moment, a "creak" sounded from the door Angelica had run out of, and the great druid Caspian walked out. He looked at Han Shuo and exclaimed in surprise, "Why is it you? Why are you here?"

Han Shuo smiled at Caspian and nodded amicably, then bowed and said, "Hello great druid elder Caspian; Trunks and I met you earlier in the Dark Forest."

"Huh, you know Grandfather?" Angelica watched Han Shuo greet Caspian and seemed surprised. She looked at her grandfather Caspian, then turned back to stare at Han Shuo.

Han Shuo laughed and was about to reply when Caspian's eyes lit up and he inspected Han Shuo's body. With a smile as if he had figured something out, Caspian said, "So it's you, but we should have met very recently too, haha!"

Not long ago, Han Shuo wore a black hood, but his physique and voice hadn't changed. Moreover, when the matter ended, Han Shuo even called out Caspian's name. Based on these three things alone, it was not at all strange that Caspian was able to recognise Han Shuo so quickly.

As for Caspian's vague tone, Han Shuo didn't try to justify or explain anything, he just gave Caspian a deep smile and said, "I'm busy right now, so I'll see you later."

"Little Angelica, you shouldn't disturb others when they're busy. Come back to the room with me." Caspian nodded understandingly, then went up to grab the little elf and carry Angelica away.

At that moment, Candice, who'd heard Han Shuo talking, opened her door to look at Han Shuo, then looked at Caspian, who was chatting with Han Shuo, in surprise. She gave a friendly nod to the other two, then said to Han Shuo, "Are you here to look for me?"

"Sister Candice, I'm looking for you as well. Let me come in as well!" Angelica called sweetly to Candice on the other side.

"If our cute little elf really needs me for something, then I'll come and look for you in a while, older sister is busy right now." Candice said with a smile. She opened the door, leaned back and said, "Come in!"

"Alright, no more playing around, come back to the room to study magic!" Great Druid Caspian scolded Angelica and then dragged her back into the room.

Han Shuo entered Candice's room and she closed the door after him. She thought of something and asked Han Shuo, "The person who saved us earlier was you, right?"

There was no need for Han Shuo to deny the matter. He nodded and replied, "This matter is quite complicated, did your employer Belinda pay your commission?

Candice forced a smile, then shook her head and said, "She's someone from the Calamity Church. That church has always done things in a sinister way. I'm already very lucky that nothing happened to me, how could I possibly get a commission out of this?"

After some thought, Han Shuo looked at Candice and replied, "Promise me one thing, do not try to make trouble for Belinda. You won't get anything out of it. As for the commission I promised you, I'll help you get it back.

As soon as these words were spoken, Candice was obviously surprised. She looked at Han Shuo in confusion and said, "I heard from Caspian that you and a woman took Belinda away. What is your identity? Since you've captured Belinda, why are you saying this?"

"This matter is a bit complicated at the moment, I'll explain it to you both when Phoebe arrives. But don't worry about dealing with Belinda. I know how strong she is, and she's not at a level that your mercenary band can handle." Although Han Shuo had not known Candice for a long time, he knew that she was not someone who would give up so easily, he also understood that despite knowing the risks involved, once she set her mind to something, it would never waver, so he had to reassure her.

"Huh, why is Phoebe coming too?" Candice was surprised at first, then firmly replied to Han Shuo, "You said that a little too late, I've already sent the others to look for Belinda's tracks. This time there was a problem with the employer, so the Mercenary Union should bear our losses, I will deal with Belinda in my own way."

"Consider this my request. Elder sister, let Belinda go. This woman is in my hands, I need her for some things, please give me face." For a woman like Candice who wouldn't listen to reason, the more one told her of the dangers, the more stubborn she would become. Out of options, Han Shuo could only use this method to appease her.

As soon as Han Shuo said this, Candice stopped being so stubborn. Her determined eyes stared at Han Shuo for a while, but reluctantly nodded and said: "Since you're begging me, fine. I promise I won't insist on this, but Belinda must pay the commission she owes, otherwise I have no way to answer to the boss.

"No problem, that's no problem at all. She said she'd send the commission in the next two days, after I've questioned her. Seeing that Candice had relaxed, Han Shuo quickly agreed.

While Han Shuo and Candice were talking, the sounds of two people's footsteps could be heard, then Han Shuo heard the voice of the hotel owner, Elaine: "This is Miss Candice's room."

"Thank you very much." Phoebe's cold and arrogant voice sounded from outside.

Candice was pleasantly surprised. She stood up quickly and went to the door. When the door opened, Phoebe stood there in an elegant dress with a cold, noble expression on her face. But as soon as she saw Candice, the coldness immediately disappeared and a brilliant smile took over as she called out, "Candice, you're really here!"

"It's not just me, there's someone else you really want to see here!" Candice laughed happily and then leaned back to let Phoebe come in.

Elaine had taken the opportunity to skilfully move her head to peek inside, and when she realised that the one inside was actually Han Shuo, she was incredibly surprised. Phoebe had already entered by this time and the door to the room was quickly closed by Candice.

After experiencing the twisting of the sheets last night, Phoebe's beautiful cheeks blushed when she saw Han Shuo. Maybe it was because Candice was right next to her, Phoebe's body stiffened a bit and she didn't even dare to look at Han Shuo too closely. She just glanced at him sideways before she started talking to Phoebe herself, her clear eyes secretly looking at Han Shuo.

When Han Shuo saw Phoebe, he also felt a little uncomfortable because someone else was present, but his skin had always been thick, so he wasn't really affected by it. He just sat there and drank his tea, looking rather at ease.

The two ladies chatted, briefly telling each other what they had been through since their last meeting, focusing on the city of Valen. Since both of them had bumped into Han Shuo, Han Shuo naturally became a topic of discussion.

"Go on, why are you here in Valen City and how do you know where I live? Also, Candice said that you were with another woman, so explain yourself!" After Phoebe and Candice had chatted for a while, Phoebe finally turned her attention to Han Shuo and asked him.

Candice was obviously surprised as well, so she added, "Belinda is from the Calamity Church and should have no relation to you. Why did you have her captured and what use do you have for her? Who on earth are you?"

The two ladies were filled with doubt, and they stared at Han Shuo hard, trying to get a reasonable answer out of him.

Han Shuo had a prepared story, but when it came time for him to explain it, he had a headache trying to say it. However, such a matter was not something he could simply fool them with, as there were indeed many complicated things involved.

Just at that moment, Han Shuo's eyebrows furrowed as he heard another person coming from outside. He coughed lightly and then made a hand gesture, telling the two of them to be quiet.

The footsteps got closer and the room was knocked lightly a few times, Emily's soft voice was heard from outside, "I know you guys are in there, can I come in?"

Phoebe and Candice both had a suspicious look on their faces. They turned to Han Shuo at the same time and asked, "Who is she?"

"She's the woman you were asking about!" Han Shuo smiled bitterly. He could never have expected Emily to come and stir the pot at this time.

Yesterday, when Han Shuo hadn't done anything so intimate with Phoebe, Han Shuo wouldn't have been afraid of the two of them meeting, but now, Han Shuo was truly caught between a rock and a hard place. His mind was racing as he tried to figure out how to handle the relationship between the two of them.