88: fishing

At this time, there were only four people in the main hall. The rest of the attendants had already retreated. Those remaining were Gu Yuchuan, the Black Tortoise Demon General, Pei Yu, and the captured Tiger Spirit. Once Gu Yuchuan released the Tiger Spirit's restriction, the other party immediately cried out.

"Lord Demon General, you must seek justice for me! I only came out today to buy a few things, yet I was ambushed and restrained by this Demon General. This violates the Military Regulations! I beg you, Lord, to seek justice for me."

The Black Tortoise Demon General did not listen to Gu Yuchuan's explanation, but he was still going to support him. He directly roared, "Presumptuous! Who gave you the audacity to slander the Azure Scale Demon General like this? Is this how your father usually teaches you?"

This Tiger Spirit was also someone with a background; his name was Wang Xu. He wasn't some important figure, but his father was a Demon General with a High-grade Demon Beast Bloodline and cultivation at the Second layer of Foundation Establishment, known as the White Tiger Demon General. He held a certain status in the Yao Race. Although he was far inferior to the Black Tortoise Demon General, if a scene were made, it would still be unsightly.

"Azure Scale Demon General, tell me, exactly how did this minor Yao offend you that you would be so furious?"

These words were spoken artfully, directly characterizing the matter as the other party offending the Demon General. Thus, it was only natural for Gu Yuchuan to take action.

"Brother Black Tortoise, this person was actually plotting to take my subordinate's Clam Pearl. This time, I set a trap to fish him out. Of course, if it were only that, it wouldn't be enough to disturb you. But as you know, we Dragon Kin all have the talent of Seeking Benefits and Avoiding Harm. I can sense that after this, he will seek out the Human Race to intercept and kill me."

The Black Tortoise Demon General's expression changed instantly. If anyone else had spoken of such mysterious and profound matters, he wouldn't have believed a word. Although Cultivators have Heaven-Human Resonance, it has a limited duration and usually doesn't allow one to sense others' schemes more than half an incense stick's time in advance. However, Seeking Benefits and Avoiding Harm was indeed a talent of the Dragon Clan; there had been precedents among the Dragon Kin before.

He stood up, his Face bearing a bit of a ferocious expression. "Bold Wang Xu! You still haven't confessed honestly? What exactly is your relationship with the Human Race? Men, take my military order and arrest his father, the White Tiger Demon General. I want to see just how much courage they have to actually dare to collude with the Human Race!"

Wang Xu snapped out of his brief shock. No matter what, they couldn't let this charge stick. "Two Lord Demon Generals, if you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext! We haven't done it, and that's that. Aren't you afraid of disheartening us by turning black into white like this?"

Gu Yuchuan spoke this time, looking at Wang Xu emotionlessly. "Wang Xu, is it? Whether you've colluded with the Human Race can be found out with a simple investigation. What are you afraid of and what Life Qi are you showing? If you haven't, I am willing to compensate you with a Spiritual Artifact as an apology. This is my attitude. Even if we take this to the Yao King, I am absolutely in the right."

Soon, the White Tiger Demon General was also brought over. His expression was extremely ugly, and he was even haughty upon entering. "Black Tortoise Demon General, what is the meaning of this? Even if you are the managing Demon General, I am not someone you can just manipulate at will. Today, you brought us here so indiscriminately. If you cannot give me an explanation, I will certainly not let this matter drop!"

However, his attitude didn't frighten the Black Tortoise Demon General in the slightest. "Men, take my token and invite the people from the Demon Suppression Division. The White Tiger Demon General is suspected of colluding with the Human Race; let them investigate."

The White Tiger Demon General became visibly panicked. "Nonsense! Which eye of yours saw me colluding with the Human Race? I'm telling you, my status isn't something you can move on a whim. You are just eliminating dissidents!"

The Black Tortoise Demon General said nothing and silently sat back down. Soon, the people from the Demon Suppression Division arrived. It was a Cultivator in a black robe whose true form could not be clearly seen. He didn't say much to everyone. "White Tiger Demon General, suspected of colluding with the Human Race. Take him back for verification." After saying that, he summoned a chain that sealed all of the White Tiger Demon General's magic power. Everyone present frowned; that chain was actually a Medium Grade Spiritual Artifact, which was simply terrifying.

"I ask that the Lord investigates quickly; we will wait here for your results."

But the other party didn't seem to give the Black Tortoise Demon General Face. "We of the Demon Suppression Division do not need your guidance in our work. We have our own pace. Within one day, we guarantee that the truth will come to light."

The Demon Suppression Division was an institution that had existed in the Cloud Sea Marsh for many years, primarily dealing with the Yao Race's collusion with the Human Race. Every Cultivator among them was extremely powerful, and their methods of investigation were also very strong. Through various investigations such as Tracing to the Source, Soul Exploration, and Heavenly Secret Calculation, they had discovered countless Yao Race members who had colluded with the Human Race.

However, they were directly responsible to the Master of the Cloud Sea Marsh, the Yao Sovereign. Therefore, they were not restricted by any other institution, making them equivalent to something like the Jinyiwei.

Now, only Gu Yuchuan, the Black Tortoise Demon General, and Pei Yu were left in the hall. The Black Tortoise Demon General's expression was indeed not good. "Brother, if the other party is wronged in this matter, both of us might have to Face the consequences."

Gu Yuchuan wasn't afraid. Combining what he knew from the simulator, he was certain this matter was true. However, he couldn't explain it clearly, so he could only be vague. "Don't worry, Brother. My talent has played a large part in the achievements I have today. I believe in this talent of mine. You don't need to be afraid; if anything really happens, I will bear the responsibility."

The Black Tortoise Demon General waved his hand. "With those words of yours, I'm relieved. However, if something really happens, you won't be able to bear it. Only someone of my status can barely bear the responsibility. You two stay here for now. We don't know when the Demon Suppression Division will have results. For these next few days, let's just stay here and not go out. Men, close the doors and refuse visitors; I will see no one."

After he finished speaking, several servants came over and settled them in. All they had to do now was wait for the Demon Suppression Division to produce results, which shouldn't take long.

The Demon Suppression Division also didn't dare to relax in the slightest. They used many methods and finally clarified the whole story on the second day. It wasn't exactly collusion; years ago, the White Tiger Demon General had saved a Cultivator from the Huashan Sect. To repay him, the other party had given him a token and let him serve as a Guest Elder. He hadn't contacted them for many years, but the identity of an Elder was a proven fact.

Everything was suddenly brought to light. The White Tiger Demon General was punished, his identity was severed, and he was sent to do three years of Hard Labor. As for Song Xu, there was no punishment for him. After all, it was his father who had colluded with the Human Race, not him. However, he also left dejectedly, no longer daring to show any arrogance.