But Duan De had survived so many lifetimes by being "cautious" and knowing how to weigh the pros and cons.
The Female Emperor was still alive, and her condition was unknown. Who knew how much longer she could live?
For the sake of uncertain treasure, should he provoke a living Great Emperor—especially one renowned for being "ruthless"?
No matter how he looked at it, this deal was not worth it.
Shao Hanyun's bewitching eyes fixed tightly on Duan De, as though she wanted to see straight through him.
The demonic qi beneath the sea eye churned for a while before slowly settling.
"Forget it."
Shao Hanyun's voice returned to calmness, even carrying a trace of faint mockery:
"Everyone has their own aspirations. They cannot be forced.
Since you lack such courage, then get lost.
Just make sure not to spread what you saw and heard here everywhere.
Otherwise... even if I am trapped in this prison, I still have ways to make your life difficult."
That was merely a harsh threat. Having fallen to such a state, even her threats lacked much force. Especially against someone who had likewise stepped into the Imperial Dao Realm, she had little choice.
"Yes, yes, yes! Rest assured, Senior, this humble Daoist has the tightest lips!
Today, this humble Daoist merely got lost. I saw nothing, and I dug up nothing!"
Duan De put on a very convincing performance.
As though granted a pardon, he nodded furiously.
Without lingering another moment, he turned and shot out through the tunnel he had dug on his way in. He was several times faster than before, terrified that Shao Hanyun might change her mind.
Watching the direction in which Duan De vanished,
Deep within the sea eye, those bewitching eyes slowly closed, leaving behind only an almost