In other words, the lean man who had faced General Lei today was ostensibly the second leader of this demon cave, but he had actually been replaced long ago. He was very likely an impostor.
He was even a Spear Fish impersonating a swordfish.
This... was simply unheard of in the East Sea!
Swordfish and Spear Fish were both proud by nature, and after becoming demons, they were even more overbearing in their arrogance.
That trait had been evident in the lean man's earlier disdainful tone toward General Lei. Although some of it had been deliberate, it still spoke volumes about the nature of both kinds of fish.
Just what reason could make a Spear Fish endure such humiliation to impersonate a swordfish?!
At first, Cui Jiuyang had not understood what General Lei and the others found so shocking. After listening to their discussion for a while and spending a good deal longer trying to understand, he finally came up with an analogy that was not entirely appropriate but fairly apt.
A Spear Fish impersonating a swordfish and activating the Swordfish Water-Striking Battle Formation.
It was as absurd as having a Chinese person put on a Japanese invader's uniform and stand outside Nanjing's city gates shouting, "Long live the Emperor of Japan!"
Either that Chinese person had gone mad, or he must have had a reason that compelled him to endure the humiliation.
Chapter 350: The Treasure Vault
Afterward, a personal guard escorted the red fish demon who had been questioned outside. Anticipation for the future filled his face, and even his steps had grown much lighter.
Another minor demon, a rather tough-looking mantis shrimp, was brought over under guard and sat down trembling to be questioned.
Military Advisor Zhang went through the familiar routine of establishing rapport and offering