When Han Shuo returned to the Pandemonium, he was surprised to find Andrina waiting for him. It was obvious from the aura emanating from her that she had become much stronger than when they were back in the Darkness Dominion.
Andrina had known the members of the House of Han, especially Fanny, since the time she had travelled to the Profound Continent with Han Shuo to bring them to Elysium. She was invited into the Pandemonium when the House of Han members noticed her outside. Otherwise, even with her current strength, there was no way she could enter the valley and remain unharmed.
Han Shuo had set up a ton of terrifying formations around the Pandemonium in anticipation of the Godhunter Alliance's invasion. She would undoubtedly be injured if she tried to invade the valley.
Andrina had been waiting in the Pandemonium for several days, exploring every aspect of the valley. The defences of the Pandemonium consisted mainly of demonic formations used by Han Shuo and the Five Elite Zombies, supplemented by defensive formations powered by energy crystals.
She was most interested in the demonic formations used by Han Shuo and the Five Elite Zombies. The unique energies of these formations had piqued her curiosity. Although she had a lot of questions, no one could explain how these formations worked since the Five Elite Zombies were all still cultivating underground.
Perhaps she had been too bored in the Destiny Dominion, but after entering the Pandemonium, she became hyperactive. It was as if there was nothing she couldn't get excited about. From time to time she would even deliberately step into formations and traps to discover their power and how they worked. She seemed to have so much fun, as if these dangerous traps were rides in a theme park.
Andrina was even more excited when Han Shuo returned to the Pandemonium. She said cheerfully, "Bryan! So you've moved here! Why didn't you come looking for me all this time when the Destiny Dominion is so close? That's outrageous! Do you no longer consider me your friend, or have you forgotten me?"
Andrina was always cold and unfriendly to strangers, but not to her friends like Han Shuo.
"I have been very busy with work and running my family clan. How would I have time to visit you? Besides, I have absolutely no idea where the Destiny Shrine is, except that it's somewhere in the Destiny Dominion," Han Shuo replied with a smile. He had absolutely no intention of going to the Destiny Dominion to visit Andrina.
For some reason, Han Shuo felt that he had to be wary of the Destiny Goddess. Sometimes he even suspected that the Goddess of Destiny knew about his origins. Over the past few years, as Han Shuo faced stronger and stronger experts, he had no choice but to stop hiding the demonic energy he cultivated. If the Goddess of Destiny knew about the appearance of the Exalted Demonlord in this universe and discovered that Han Shuo cultivated the same energy as the Exalted Demonlord, then she could easily deduce Han Shuo's origin and secrets.
After all, how could the goddess who mastered fate be unaware of such a momentous event?
"You? Busy?" Andrina pouted slightly and snorted before saying, "Don't think that I was unaware of what you were doing in the Fringe. In fact, I have known every move you have made since you entered the Fringe!"
Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment and asked, "Huh? You stayed in the Destiny Shrine the whole time. How could you know my every move?"
"My mother told me," Andrina grinned and explained, "she knew your every move and often told me what you were doing. She also told me that you carry a ton of secrets!"
Han Shuo's heart sank a little as his suspicion seemed to be true. However, he did not give the matter much further thought. With the same calm and collected smile, he asked Andrina, "Why did you come here? Did your mother know?"
"Nope. She went to meet Nestor the Overgod of Death for some business, so I snuck out while she was gone. Hehe!" Andrina replied with a big cheeky smile, as if she wasn't worried that the goddess would punish her.
Han Shuo grimaced and said nothing, speechless.
"Hehe, I heard that the Godhunter Alliance is going to invade the Fringe, so I've come to help you. Don't tell me that I'm not welcome here?" asked Andrina, feigning a frown.
"Of course you are welcome here! How dare I say otherwise?" replied Han Shuo after putting on a happy face. He continued, "There happen to be some power towers and batteries that are not quite to my satisfaction. You might want to take a look at them!"
The energy Andrina cultivated was related to energy crystals. She had exceptionally deep insights and expertise in the manipulation and use of energy crystals. With her help, Han Shuo believed that Pandemonium's defences could be raised to an even higher level.
"No problem at all! In fact, I've already inspected each one of them. I'm just waiting for you to return before I make any changes, so your people don't think I'm sabotaging the base," Andrina immediately agreed. She had been wandering around the Pandemonium for a long time. She had been itching to show off her skills and power.
After a short pause, Andrina continued, "However, in order to change and improve your energy towers, I will need at least three times the amount of energy crystals in those towers. Do you have that many energy crystals?"
"No problem!" Han Shuo laughed heartily as he telepathically instructed Han Jin, who was meditating in the underground gymnasium, to bring over the energy crystals in his reserves.
As the owner of the Goldstone Enterprise, Han Jin always had an abundance of energy crystals. Since most of the Pandemonium's defences consisted of demonic formations, a lot of the energy crystals had gone unused. In addition, Han Hao had previously looted a ton of goods from the Omphalos merchants, some of which were energy crystals. As a result, the amount of energy crystals stored in Pandemonium's underground storehouse was almost immeasurable.
Han Jin, who was practising the Penta-elemental Undead Formation in the underground gymnasium, immediately stopped and went to the energy crystal warehouse. He loaded up an entire space ring with the highest grade energy crystals and walked over to Han Shuo.
"Wow!" exclaimed Han Jin before dropping his jaw to the ground. He stared at Andrina as if frozen. He was completely stunned.
Bright white halos radiated from Andrina like ripples of water. She stared back at Han Jin, her pupils glowing with blinding light.
Han Jin and Andrina stared at each other as if time had stopped. Bizarre soul ripples emanated from their bodies as they communicated in a way that even Han Shuo could not understand.
The two continued to communicate without moving a muscle, staring into each other's eyes for hours. Han Shuo felt as if he had been forgotten.
At first, Han Shuo found their behaviour rather puzzling, but he soon realised what was happening. Han Jin was made of the Yuan Energy of Metal, and he possessed the Golden Cudgel, the supreme treasure of Metal. Not only was he born with the knowledge of all metals and stones, he could even manipulate stones and walk through rocks.
Andrina was also no ordinary being who could eat energy crystals to replenish and increase her energy. Both her soul and her energy had the characteristics of energy crystals. Even her body was filled with the purest power of energy crystals.
In essence, she was the most unique Energy Crystal alive!
The more unique a stone was, the more attractive it was to Han Jin. Meanwhile, the Metal Yuan Energy on Han Jin should also be irresistible to Andrina. So it was only natural that when these two unique beings with the most complementary qualities met, chemistry would ensue.
Han Jin and Andrina communicated in a way that no other being in the universe could understand. They were completely motionless and as still as stone. If it weren't for the intense soul waves emanating from them, Han Shuo might even have mistaken them for sculptures.
Han Shuo continued to watch the duo with curiosity. He was pleasantly surprised by their chemistry and felt happy. Han Shuo had always hoped that Little Skeleton and the Five Elite Zombies would not only possess tremendous strength, but also develop holistically like a normal human being - to actually live their lives instead of being cold and emotionless undead.
Perhaps because of his womanising ways, deep in his heart, Han Shuo wished that his children would also have romantic partners of their own, and maybe even their own children...
After half a day, Zovic suddenly rushed over to Han Shuo to tell him some important news. Perhaps his voice was not soft enough, Andrina and Han Jin, who were still staring at each other, were awakened.
Clarity slowly returned to their eyes and they both smiled. They walked towards each other and held hands without the slightest awkwardness.
It was as natural and smooth as if Han Jin and Andrina had known each other for hundreds of years. Their smiles were even brighter and they looked like the most perfect couple, deeply in love.
Han Shuo was stunned. He had considered the possibility of Han Jin and Andrina becoming a couple, but never imagined that they would become lovebirds just hours after meeting!
"Father, I finally understand how you feel about Phoebe and the others! It feels so strange and yet so wonderful!" said Han Jin as if he knew the answer to the ultimate question.
"Good, good!" Han Shuo laughed heartily. He could not be more pleased.