The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 108

“You actually had a chance to live, but you missed it. So when these creatures bite you to death, don't blame them, and certainly don't blame me. The only one who's made a mistake here is you. You’re too dim-witted, to be honest. I've lived a long time and I've never seen anyone as foolish as you!" River Yu’s harsh words took Daniel by surprise.

Curious, Daniel looked at the old man and asked, "Master Yu, I'm not quite following you. What do you mean by that?"

“Since you're going to die soon anyway, I might as well tell you straight so you can die with a clear understanding. When I asked if you were a curse master, I was giving you a chance to save yourself. Had you said ‘yes,’ I might have considered sparing your life! Unfortunately, your answer wasn't what I needed to hear. Since you aren't a curse master, you're not in the same trade, and I have no need to let you live."

“You would spare me just because I'm a fellow curse master? When you asked me if I was a curse master earlier on, were you just trying to check who my master is, in case I have a powerful one? If my master were someone not to be trifled with, you wouldn’t dare to kill me. Otherwise, even if I were a curse master, you'd still want to take my life!”

“Since you understand so much then, I’ll give you another chance. Answer me honestly, who is your master? If I recognize your master’s name, perhaps I’ll spare your life out of respect for them.”

“I’m merely a doctor, and my master is just a village medic. His name is not important." Daniel deftly avoided mentioning Noah Carter’s name, heeding the old man's warning not to reveal it to others.