9 parts Ongoing The novel centers around the **Five Elements Supreme Saint King Cauldron**, an ancient artifact that has been the focal point of a two-thousand-year-old pact between the **thieves' kings** and the **imperial dynasty**-*"He who possesses the cauldron, controls the world."* This cauldron was created by **Emperor Qin Shi Huang** using five mysterious stones that fell from the sky, and it was guarded by the Five Elements family's five kings of thieves.
The protagonist, **Huo Xiaoxie**, a young and talented thief from **Fengtian**, unknowingly becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving the cauldron. Set during the chaotic period of the **Republic of China**, Huo is caught up in the theft of a precious jade artifact guarded by the **Royal Wind God Catcher**. Along the way, he witnesses the death of his comrades and becomes a fugitive, facing numerous dangers.
As he navigates this perilous journey, Huo encounters members of the Five Elements family, legendary thieves, and royal detectives, all of whom are also seeking the cauldron. Through a series of life-and-death challenges, he gradually uncovers the secrets of the ancient artifact and the long-hidden conspiracies of the imperial dynasty. The techniques of ancient thievery, intricate traps, and the legacy of the Five Elements family are revealed piece by piece.
Will Huo Xiaoxie survive the dangers, uncover the truth behind the **Five Elements Supreme Saint King Cauldron**, and fulfill the ancient prophecy that whoever possesses the cauldron will rule the world? This is a story of intrigue, adventure, and survival, where ancient secrets collide with the turbulent present.
