"You said... you have a plan?" The Eastern Peak Great Emperor of Mount Tai glanced at Du Yu, then asked, "Might I ask... is it a plan to arrest me, or to help prove my innocence?"
"Well, that's hard to say." Du Yu smiled at the Eastern Peak Great Emperor of Mount Tai. "Boss, my plan might prove your innocence, or it might let us arrest you along the way."
"What sort of talk is that?!" Though the Eastern Peak Great Emperor of Mount Tai was somewhat angry, he recalled the rumors that the man before him had accomplished the legend of Yi Shoots Down Nine Suns with a mortal's strength, and had no choice but to regard him more highly.
"Don't rush, boss." Du Yu patted the Eastern Peak Great Emperor of Mount Tai on the shoulder, then said, "Hear my idea first. You can decide afterward."
No one spoke. They watched Du Yu uncertainly.
Du Yu smiled and walked straight up to Horse-Face. "Fourth Brother, you've got such a fine lie detector. We shouldn't let it go to waste. If you truly have a clear conscience, Eastern Peak Great Emperor of Mount Tai, would you dare let us tie you up and ask a few questions?"
Bao Zheng, Cui Jue, and the other quick-witted people immediately understood the merits of the plan. It really was a method that could both prove the Eastern Peak Great Emperor of Mount Tai's innocence and offer a chance to arrest him.
The Eastern Peak Great Emperor of Mount Tai fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "That is a good method. But let me make this clear first: I will only answer questions related to this incident. You are forbidden to ask about the Underworld's highest secrets."
Cui Jue hurried forward and