61: Kill the clouded leopard

Having already spoken to the Black Tortoise Demon General about this matter, the subsequent events were no longer something Gu Yuchuan could interfere with.

He didn't know how the Black Tortoise Demon General had communicated with the Golden Roc Demon King, but in any case, the matter hadn't been widely disseminated. This was likely for the sake of the ongoing war; a sudden, large-scale investigation for spies at this time would surely have a significant impact on military morale.

However, the transfer order came down the next day, assigning him and the Cloud Leopard as scouts to investigate the surrounding environment. The order was very clear: both of them possessed Divine Abilities to conceal their tracks, making them naturally suited for scouting. They were even awarded thirty military credits. On the surface, there were no flaws in the arrangement.

Gu Yuchuan packed his things and prepared to set off. From a distance, he spotted the Cloud Leopard. The creature indeed looked quite formidable, with a long, slender body and black-and-white patterns; it clearly wasn't one to be trifled with.

However, its attitude toward Gu Yuchuan was very good. After all, Gu Yuchuan was currently showing his talent and had become a Spirit Beast. Even Foundation Establishment Stage Yao Generals were trying to win him over. If the Cloud Leopard's attitude were poor, it would be a flaw. Having hidden within the Yao Race for so many years, the Cloud Leopard was well aware of this.

"Great King Green Snake, congratulations on your promotion to Spirit Beast. Please look after me during this mission."

Gu Yuchuan nodded. "Don't worry. The Human Race are all weaklings, and their tamed beasts are the lowest of the low. With me here, even if we encounter a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, I can ensure our survival."

His tone was extremely arrogant, causing the Cloud Leopard to momentarily lose control of its expression. After all, it was a creature of the Human Race; its mother was a tamed beast. Being belittled like this was difficult to accept for a moment.

However, the change in expression was only momentary, and it quickly stabilized its emotions.

"Only with Great King Green Snake's cultivation and Bloodline can you say such things. Someone like me wouldn't be able to win, so I ask the Great King to protect me."

Gu Yuchuan looked at it. He could feel the undisguisable anger in the other's heart, yet it had to be cautious and even flatter him. How should he put it? It felt great. No matter how angry you are inside, you have to endure it and put on a fawning face. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing an enemy act humble and subservient.

"Alright, let's set off. Our mission is quite heavy, so let's not delay. Otherwise, neither of us will be able to bear the consequences."

To make it look authentic, the Black Tortoise Demon General had truly given them a scouting mission. The patrol area was not small, covering nearly a hundred miles. Even with their cultivation, it would take some time.

Once they left the Yao Race camp, they began to slow down. The Cloud Leopard looked at him with a confused expression.

Gu Yuchuan began to act up: "Cloud Leopard, we must be careful in these matters and not rush at all. You don't know how petty and devious the Human Race is. Their morals are terrible, and some Yao Beasts even degrade themselves by staying with humans. Some haven't even signed a slavery contract but still help the Human Race. So we are in great danger now and must be careful."

Every word seemed to be a reminder for the Cloud Leopard, but in reality, he was scolding it. The Cloud Leopard's expression was very unsightly. It even felt like Gu Yuchuan was calling it out directly, but then it thought it was impossible. Even a Golden Core Demon King hadn't discovered its identity, so how could a mere Qi Refinement Stage snake demon find out? Still, its heart was filled with conflict.

This was the result Gu Yuchuan wanted. First, make its mind uneasy; when he bluffed it later, it would be easier for it to confess everything. He had already activated the shadow recording stone in advance. As long as the other party admitted to being a traitor, he would strike immediately.

The Cloud Leopard forced a smile: "Great King Green Snake must be joking. How could there be so many Yao Race traitors in Cloud Sea Marsh? Our Cloud Sea Marsh is so powerful that we've pushed the Human Race back step by step. All three of our armies have been victorious."

Gu Yuchuan hadn't expected the other party to actually echo his words. Truly, it was someone who could yield when necessary.

In that case, he would add some fuel to the fire: "What you're saying shows a lack of experience. You don't know how stupid some Yao Beasts are; it's as if their brains are broken. Alright, let's stop chatting and get to work."

This time, Gu Yuchuan didn't even give it a chance to retort, walking straight ahead and pretending to investigate. The Cloud Leopard could only follow, though it kept casting subtle glances at Gu Yuchuan. It felt something was wrong, as if the other party's words were pointed, but it had no evidence and could only let it go. If it spoke up, it would seem too intentional. However, it felt extremely uncomfortable.

An hour later, they were quite far from Coastal City. Looking at the Cloud Leopard, which was concealing its presence, Gu Yuchuan decided to use some strong medicine.

"Cloud Leopard, looking at you reminds me of something. In the Beast Taming Sect, there's an Elder's tamed beast that's also a leopard with the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment cultivation. What do you think he's thinking? With that level of cultivation, he could be a Yao General with real power in our Yao Race. Why would he be someone else's tamed beast? I really don't understand. It can't be that his brain isn't working right, can it?"

In that instant, the Cloud Leopard froze. It was clear that Gu Yuchuan knew its identity, but it didn't dare to act rashly, only beginning to condense its mana.

Gu Yuchuan was also very cautious and began to condense his mana. The two could start fighting at any moment.

"Cloud Leopard, I'm talking to you. Why aren't you answering?"

The Cloud Leopard didn't attack directly. It didn't want to be exposed, so it could only continue to reply: "My cultivation is low and my Bloodline is ordinary. Unlike you, I don't know much. I have no idea who that Foundation Establishment Stage tamed beast you mentioned is, so naturally, I can't comment."

The next second, Gu Yuchuan's tone became like a Rakshasa from Hell, sending a wave of infinite chill through the leopard.

"Oh? You actually don't recognize your own mother? That's a bit unfilial, isn't it, Cloud Leopard?"

In that moment, the Cloud Leopard felt as if it had fallen into a boundless purgatory. It didn't know how Gu Yuchuan had discovered its identity, but it understood that this was the most critical moment of its life. If it didn't handle this well, its end would be miserable. It would surely suffer endless torture, and even its Soul would be tormented without end. It even began to tremble.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Although it was denying it, its trembling body was no different from a confession. However, to convict it, this wouldn't be enough, so Gu Yuchuan had to continue attacking its mind.

"Do you really not understand?" he said, slowly approaching.