The Thief-Catcher

Hua Die was perfectly sane, so of course he understood what the term "Four Beasts, Eight Sacrifices, and Plain Autumn" represented.

He had never expected the treasure pearl he had stolen to possess such an origin.

Though he did not know the specifics of this pearl, he knew that Prince Fanyang already possessed more than one.

The pearl's name was treasonous beyond measure. Nine times out of ten, it had been left behind by the Remnants of the Previous Dynasty, or by rebel kings from the old insurgent armies.

He had some guesses about its effects as well.

So the first thought that surfaced in his mind was that Prince Fanyang intended to rebel!

"It seems you truly don't know." Seeing Hua Die's expression, Chu Danqing immediately asked, "Would you mind telling me who sent you to collect it?"

"A distinguished person." Hua Die said hoarsely, "I can't say. If I say it, I'll die—and so will you."

Chu Danqing merely chuckled. "Isn't that just nonsense? If they weren't a distinguished person, who would collect something like this?"

"If you don't tell me, you'll die right now."

"If you tell me, then find somewhere to hide, you might not necessarily die."

Hearing Chu Danqing's words, Hua Die only sneered. "You are merely a frog at the bottom of a well, peering at the sky."

Offend Prince Fanyang, then find somewhere to hide?

If the gods of the realm wanted to hunt him down, then even if he fled to the ends of heaven and corners of the earth, they would drag him out.

"Fine, then don't say anything." Chu Danqing did not force him. If he refused to speak, then killing him would do.

At worst, he would spend some Paradise Points.

The moment Hua Die saw Chu Danqing's expression,