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Chapter 165: Yu Zhi
Chapter 165: Yu Zhi
The Yunyang Sect's frontline defense was gradually recovering on all fronts.
Su Chen's message to Taiwu Zhenren had been thoroughly verified.
Hall Master Ye Kui boasted everywhere, claiming that their Sect Leader's ability to track demons was also exceptional.
The disciples' morale rose, and the Yunyang Sect's frontline defense began to enhance its research on traps and obstacles.
The entire frontline defense gradually stabilized.
During his free time, Su Chen sought information about his senior sister, Yu Zhi.
After the Yunyang Sect's frontline encountered difficulties, many disciples were assigned to guard the frontline defense.
Recently, the Yunyang Sect had suffered a major calamity, with over fifty casualties.
To stabilize the frontline, even the resting disciples were sent to the front.
As expected, Senior Sister Yu Zhi should be on this frontline defense.
However, the Yunyang Sect's frontline defense was still extensive, so it took some time to inquire.
Today, Su Chen finally received news of Senior Sister Yu Zhi.
On the frontline, although the person in direct command had changed to the Hall Master, the previous team leaders and squad leaders remained close to the Hall Master.
Senior Sister Yu Zhi, being the type who wouldn't engage in flattery, had already achieved the status of a direct disciple, which was no easy feat.
Su Chen asked Qian Jie to invite Senior Sister Yu Zhi to come to the Falcon Sect for a chat.
Shortly after noon, Senior Sister Yu Zhi arrived.
In the tent, Su Chen asked the other Falcon Sect disciples to leave, wanting to chat with Senior Sister Yu Zhi alone.
The current Su Chen, slightly disguised, looked very different from his previous self.
But when Senior Sister saw him for the first time, she asked, "Is it you, Junior Brother Su?"
Hearing Senior Sister Yu Zhi's voice, Su Chen felt his heart skip a beat.
Despite his disguise, he couldn't hide from his senior sister, who saw through him at a glance.
He stood up and approached Senior Sister Yu Zhi, removing his disguise to reveal his true appearance.
His previous look seemed somewhat disheveled, but now he appeared much more handsome.
"When the elders went to ask other sects for support, I guessed you would come, Junior Brother.
But why are you not in the Tiangang City camp and instead here at the Falcon Sect?" Senior Sister Yu Zhi asked, puzzled.
"Many in the Yunyang Sect don't trust me, and some may even bear ill intentions towards me.
If I came in my true identity, it might have the opposite effect.
If not for the situation in the wilderness, I wouldn't have returned to the Yunyang Sect's frontline."
As Su Chen spoke, he invited Senior Sister Yu Zhi to sit down.
"What's happening in the wilderness?" Senior Sister Yu Zhi inquired further.
Su Chen didn't hide the truth, "A beast tide is gathering in the Yunyang Sect's outer wilderness, attracting local demons.
If the current decline isn't stopped, the beast tide will gather even faster.
Eventually, it will lead to a full-scale outbreak."
Hearing the words 'beast tide,' even Senior Sister Yu Zhi was taken aback.
Despite her long stay at the frontline defense, she knew nothing about this.
Along the entire defense line, those who were aware of this could be counted on one hand.
Apart from the middle and upper-level management, perhaps only those disciples extremely close to the Hall Master knew a portion of this information.
"The Yunyang Sect has always kept information about the beast tide strictly confidential.
Otherwise, with the previous morale of the Yunyang Sect's frontline, upon hearing news of the beast tide, they might have already collapsed."
Senior Sister Yu Zhi nodded hesitantly, still not fully recovered from the shock.
In her eyes, the beast tide seemed like a distant concept.
The other disciples probably shared a similar view.
"There's no need to worry too much. When I spoke with the Great Elder of Tiangang City, I learned a bit about the Beast Tide.
The Beast Tide is still in its early stages.
As long as the Yunyang Sect's defensive line can withstand the demons and stop taking losses to them, the Beast Tide will likely not erupt."
Upon hearing Su Chen's words, Yu Zhi seemed to ponder something and asked.
"So, the reason the Beast Tide keeps gathering is because of our continuous setbacks on the front line."
"It seems that's the reason. This spring, the Yunyang Sect retreated its frontline defense, which was seen as a sign of weakness by those demons who prey on the weak.
Even after retreating, they're still suffering losses to the demons.
In the face of the wilderness demons, the Yunyang Sect has become an easy target."
A bitter smile appeared on Yu Zhi's face.
"No wonder the sect insists on holding this line. If they retreat further, it might only embolden those demons."
As the conversation reached this point, Yu Zhi couldn't help but look at Su Chen.
"If you hadn't been forced to leave last year, the Yunyang Sect wouldn't be in its current state.
However, for you, Su Shidi, leaving the Yunyang Sect was a good thing.
I've heard a lot about you in the Yunyang Sect, and I'm relieved to know you're doing well in Tiangang City."
Su Chen looked at Yu Zhi, his senior sister, and noticed that with the recent relief on the front line, her condition had improved.
But in the Yunyang Sect, Su Chen felt that Yu Zhi still struggled to gain recognition.
She didn't receive the treatment she deserved.
"Senior Sister, why don't you come to Tiangang City too?"
Hearing Su Chen's suggestion, Yu Zhi smiled.
"I'm a direct disciple of the Yunyang Sect, and the sect has invested a lot in my cultivation.
With the sect still facing challenges, how could I possibly leave?
Moreover, you know, Su Shidi, that I owe the sect a great deal."
This response was almost exactly as Su Chen had expected.
Yu Zhi was a person who valued relationships, and she had always been grateful for the small favor he did for her.
The Yunyang Sect had raised Yu Zhi after her parents perished in a demon attack, and she felt a deep sense of gratitude.
This was why, even though Su Chen didn't like the Yunyang Sect, he didn't wish for it to truly suffer.
Nodding, Su Chen didn't bring up the topic again.
"Senior Sister, is there something wrong with my disguise?
You recognized me immediately when you saw me today."
As they sat and chatted, Su Chen asked about his doubts.
He wasn't surprised that his senior sister recognized him, but he was amazed at how quickly she did so.
"The Yunyang Sect's frontline defense has been setting up various traps and obstacles over the past month.
The strategies they've implemented are similar to what you mentioned before.
I wondered if you had come to the sect's frontline.
Your disguise is quite good, but your physique still gives you away.
The sect used to dismiss your suggestions, but now that they've suffered losses, they're finally reflecting."
Their conversation was delightful, and both were happy to meet.
Su Chen even demonstrated his disguise and tried to dress up his senior sister.
With the activation of his 【Ingenious Craft】, Su Chen's hands became incredibly nimble.
(End of Chapter)
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