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Chapter 237: Inspecting the Defense Line, No Traces of Demons
Chapter 237: Inspecting the Defense Line, No Traces of Demons
The schemes and tricks of the Golden Demon are formidable, let alone those of the Earth Demon.
To eradicate an Earth Demon, extensive preparations are necessary.
First and foremost is the strategic layout.
Su Chen still intended to utilize traps and obstacles, but he was well aware that these would pose little hindrance to the Earth Demon.
What might be a deep pit to other demons would likely be easily overcome by the Earth Demon with a single leap.
Even the sharpest thorns and brambles might not even scratch its surface.
Nevertheless, Su Chen persisted in setting up these traps and mechanisms.
Having studied the Nine Turns Mechanism Art, the mechanisms and traps he arranged were far more formidable than those constructed by others.
Moreover, Su Chen did not expect these traps and obstacles to subdue the Earth Demon.
As long as they could delay and hinder it, even if only for a few breaths, that would be sufficient.
In the battle against the Earth Demon, a few breaths could potentially alter the outcome.
Pang Zhongmin and his group, during their journey, had asked Su Chen what they could do to help.
Su Chen assigned them some straightforward tasks.
However, the results they produced were indeed somewhat disappointing.
After that, Su Chen only had them observe from the sidelines.
As they watched, Pang Zhongmin and his group seemed to be distracted by various matters, and none of them stayed for long.
The Lunar New Year had already passed for over twenty days, and many Yunyang Sect disciples had returned from their hometowns.
The frontline defense line was now more heavily manned.
This Lunar New Year had not been a pleasant one for many Yunyang Sect disciples.
In the past, when they returned home, their family and friends would speak highly of them, praising their association with the Yunyang Sect.
They would express their hope that the disciples could help bring their younger siblings into the sect.
In previous years, the money they brought home was indeed substantial, and it brought them great pride.
However, this year, the most common question they encountered was whether the Yunyang Sect was facing some major issue.
The enthusiasm for the Yunyang Sect had noticeably diminished.
Unsurprisingly, the disciples spent less time at home and returned to the frontline sooner.
Many who had arrived at the frontline also noticed Su Chen's presence.
When they saw Pang Zhongmin and his group walking alongside Su Chen, they couldn't help but inquire.
Upon learning that Chen Su was a disciple of the Eagleeye Sect, hired at a high price by the Yunyang Sect, many Yunyang Sect disciples were taken aback.
"A disciple of the Eagleeye Sect, and they had to hire him at a high price?!"
Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, Pang Zhongmin couldn't help but want to laugh.
Ge Yingying, standing nearby, maintained a serious demeanor and spoke up.
"Don't underestimate him; this Chen Su should have some abilities.
When the demons appear, he will show his true skills and shock all of you."
Seeing Ge Yingying's serious expression, the surrounding laughter ceased.
"What are his true skills?"
At this question, Ge Yingying shook her head, "I don't know either."
After saying this, she laughed at herself.
The other disciples' laughter grew louder than before.
"I didn't expect that you, Ge Yingying, could also tell jokes, and it's even funnier coming from you."
Pang Zhongmin, standing beside her, couldn't help but laugh as well.
"Chen Su has indeed made some contributions; at the very least, he has lifted our spirits."
As everyone laughed and chatted, they brought up the topic of the Yunyang Sect's reward for Su Chen.
When they heard that the reward was half a Heavenly Blossom Fruit, they were even more surprised.
It was hard to believe that their sect would use a Heaven-Grade Treasure to invite a young man.
However, while they were surprised by the offering of the Heavenly Blossom Fruit, they did not become overly angry.
Everyone was well aware of their own abilities and limitations, and they knew that no matter what, the Heavenly Blossom Fruit would never fall into their hands.
Only disciples like Fu Jian Yun and Liu Xingwan had access to such heavenly treasures.
Their position determined their perspective. As long as their interests were unaffected, everyone would merely marvel and move on.
However, when they heard that the sect wanted to retain the Heavenly Blossom Fruit and offer other resources to Chen Su, the crowd became uneasy.
The thought of resources being taken away from them made everyone anxious.
"Just watch, this Chen Su is very good at putting on a show.
As long as there are sect elders watching, he'll pretend to be hardworking and diligent.
We know he's just fooling around, doing things that aren't that important.
But it looks like he's working hard for our front line defenses.
When the time comes, he'll definitely receive a lot of contribution, and we don't know how much of our resources he'll take away."
Upon hearing this, the crowd became even more restless.
They went from laughing to cursing.
"Senior Brother Pang, Sister Yingying, let's write a record book.
Let's record everything this Chen Su does every day.
Then we, as front line disciples, will sign our names and submit it to the Sect Leader and elders.
When it comes time to argue, if he claims to have made great contributions and demands a large amount of contribution,
The Sect Leader and elders will have evidence to refute him.
They can withhold resources with reason and evidence."
Hearing this, everyone clapped in agreement.
"With this record, as long as Chen Su has a shred of decency, he won't dare ask for more!"
They immediately put their plan into action, assigning someone to specifically record Su Chen's daily actions.
[Twenty-Sixth Day of the First Month: At 9 AM, he left the tent to inspect the defenses, no traces of demons were found.
He dug a hole and called it a trap.
At noon, he cultivated for two hours.
At dusk, he inspected the defenses again, still finding no signs of demons.
It must be said, they recorded his actions very meticulously, noting how long Su Chen rested, his patrols, and more.
In addition, they made special notes of another scouting team's discoveries alongside Chen Su's reports.
After ten days of continuous recording, this record book clearly showed that Su Chen had made no contributions.
Ge Yingying took this book directly to the Fourth Elder.
They requested that the sect not offer Chen Su any rewards, as his performance did not warrant any compensation.
On the Yunyang Sect side, the elders also brought out this record book.
It was signed by many disciples, proving its authenticity.
"It's normal for outsiders to be ostracized. After all, they are outsiders.
But Chen Su's daily actions truly show no capability.
It's understandable that everyone would ostracize and look down on him.
Without seeing his contributions, yet taking away many benefits from the Yunyang Sect, who could tolerate this?"
As the Fourth Elder finished speaking, Sun Xuerong spoke up.
"Sect Leader, Chen Su might be able to handle regular demons, but this Earth Demon Plague is beyond him.
Let's find the half-fruit of the Heavenly Blossom Fruit.
Since he's provided no assistance here, Eagleeye Sect should have the decency to return the fruit."
(End of Chapter)
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