Many people had speculated that the Evil Thief had been guided by the Technology Civilization from the very beginning. But no one could prove it. It was too ancient.
"Of course I have civilization coordinates, and quite a few of them. But what can you offer? You should know that it's not easy to sway Eternal Life. Besides, I gave up being an Evil Thief long ago. I'm only passing through by chance this time," the Stone Monster said.
"If Your Excellency can provide civilization coordinates that satisfy us, then our offer will naturally satisfy you as well."
"For example?"
"An Ominous Treasure."
The Stone Monster was surprised. "You have Ominous Treasures?"
Far away, Lu Yin had been watching the Stone Monster the whole time. He couldn't hear their conversation, but he saw the Stone Monster's surprise.
What had the Technology Civilization said?
"We've destroyed more than one or two civilizations. It's hardly strange for us to have an Ominous Treasure, is it?"
"But the Ominous Treasures you have might not help me."
"There's no absolute hierarchy of strength among Ominous Treasures. Some are very powerful but won't help you. Others are very weak and break at the slightest touch, yet might help you."
The Stone Monster nodded. "That's true. All right, what civilization's coordinates do you want?"
Within the oval glow, the prince spoke. "Show it the human form."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Soon, the Stone Monster saw the enormous human form in space.
"May I ask whether Your Excellency has ever encountered this kind of being?"
The Stone Monster answered directly. "Of course I have."
Within the oval glow, the prince was delighted. "We really did find them."
"Your Highness, the location we identified must be that of the Human Civilization. The Empire confirmed that long ago."
"Did the