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Chapter 108: Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan, Reconnaissance on the Front Line
Chapter 108: Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan, Reconnaissance on the Front Line
Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan, a renowned Twin Celestial Joys pair within the Great Zhou Dynasty, had arrived at the front line. Each was assigned a dedicated tent, a privilege that was almost comparable to that of a Hall Master. In fact, in some ways, their treatment surpassed even that of the Hall Masters.
The Hall Masters' tents were not merely for personal accommodation; they were also used for various meetings and discussions. In contrast, Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan each had their own private tent and requested a quiet environment.
As night fell, nine disciples crowded into a tent on the western side of the front line. The tent was so packed that the air inside became somewhat stifling.
"When you compare yourself to others, it can be frustrating," one disciple complained. "We all came to the front line to contribute and protect the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Why is there such a huge difference in our treatment?"
"Who do we think we are to compare ourselves with others?" another disciple responded sarcastically. "We should be grateful to have a tent to stay in. If those in charge hear your complaints, they might take away your tent. Then, you'll have to sleep under the open sky, and even that will be a luxury in these times."
The older disciples nearby chuckled. "Stay calm. Those who contribute more to the sect naturally deserve better treatment."
However, this statement seemed to provoke more rebuttals. "Do they really contribute more? Since yesterday, Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan have only conducted reconnaissance twice. And would they even be here if it weren't for the sect's orders?"
Another disciple added, "I think the information they provide won't be that different from what we've received from previous reconnaissance disciples. It won't be any more accurate."
"The Hall Master said that they just need time to familiarize themselves with the front line," someone else argued. "Once they do, their information will be extremely precise."
The group continued to talk, their words filled with sarcasm and mockery. Previously, they had all fawned over Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan, but now, with the constant danger of death looming, they rarely spoke ill of them.
Every day, they faced the risk of perishing in the wilderness. Their own survival was uncertain, and the significance of appeasing these two Heaven-Born Disciples had diminished.
"Since the two Celestial Joys are also on the front line, let's just wait and see what they can do," one disciple suggested. "Will their actions really bring us back to the way things were before?"
"Such conversations were taking place in many tents along the front line.
It seemed that many had developed opinions about Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan.
"I've been hearing news from the outside lately, saying that Su Chen is thriving in Tiangang City now.
When he was at Yunyang Sect, it took him over two years to even reach the Eighth Rank.
But after going to Tiangang City, he quickly broke through his cultivation realm, and Tiangang City is very generous to him."
The disciples' sources of information were indeed much slower than those of the other higher-ups.
These pieces of news were already known to the Hall Master.
"If Su Chen can be valued in Tiangang City, wouldn't we be directly favored if we went there with our talents?"
"Why don't we all go to Tiangang City?
I've heard it's much more stable there now, much better than here."
Hearing this suggestion, everyone smiled, but it seemed they all knew it was unlikely.
"I've heard that Su Chen is very capable in demon reconnaissance.
The front line in Tiangang City is now stable because of him.
Moreover, many people in Tiangang City are speaking up for Su Chen now.
They say that the accusations of him being greedy for credit are slanders from Yunyang Sect.
Anyway, Tiangang City values him highly."
Upon hearing this, many scoffed, not convinced.
Hearing the cold scoffs, the speaker spoke again.
"Think about it yourselves. Wasn't the front line much more stable when Su Chen was around?
Tiangang City isn't some small sect; they aren't easily deceived.
It's very likely that he truly has some abilities."
In the tent, several disciples listening to this had their expressions turn serious.
In truth, they didn't like Su Chen either, but they did miss the life they had before.
However, after thinking about it, they all felt it was unlikely.
"If Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan can't handle it, what makes him capable? Is it because he's weak or has low talent?"
The disciples argued until they all fell asleep.
In the middle of the night, the Yunyang Sect's front line encountered three demon raids, and some disciples were injured, quite severely.
The disciples in the tent seemed to have gotten used to the nighttime commotion.
Even when demons breached the defenses, they all continued to sleep soundly.
Everyone seemed to have given up, and some even muttered under their breath while sleeping.
Even if they died, they wouldn't wake up.
The Front Line.
Now, everyone's attention was focused on Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan.
Ever since the incident where two reconnaissance disciples died and one was injured, no one on the front line was willing to take on reconnaissance missions.
Even with lowered requirements and increased contributions, no one volunteered.
At 10:00 AM, Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan officially began their inspection of the front line.
After walking around, the two seemed to spot many issues at a glance and took notes.
In their eyes, finding traces and reporting them was all that was needed.
They couldn't think of any difficulties.
In truth, yesterday was their first reconnaissance, and it went poorly.
Hall Master Xia Kun was still making excuses for them, saying they weren't familiar with the area.
But today, with their increased familiarity, everything would be resolved.
Outside the defensive line, Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan were consolidating the information they had gathered. After compiling the intelligence, they would report it.
Neither of them took this task too seriously.
However, they had an inexplicable confidence.
In their minds, the front line was still a place where demons were surrounded and ambushed, and then they would wield their swords, annihilating dozens of demons with a single move.
(End of Chapter)
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