Chapter 248: Collecting Filth
Chapter 248: Collecting Filth
Su Chen's reaction seemed to be what Liu Xingwan had anticipated.
Hearing these words, Liu Xingwan's expression remained indifferent.
She paid no mind to Su Chen's disregard.
Looking to the side, the other Yunyang Sect disciples seemed to understand her intention.
"Senior Brother Chen, could you explain to us the judgment you made yesterday?"
Upon hearing this, Su Chen turned to glance at them.
Liu Xingwan was indeed skilled at indirect actions.
Since Su Chen was unwilling to speak to her, she had others ask on her behalf.
It wasn't a core secret to begin with.
Su Chen knew that even if he only told others, they would still pass the information to Liu Xingwan.
"The little demons aren't that clever, and you all should be able to tell."
As Su Chen spoke, the surrounding Yunyang Sect disciples unconsciously showed embarrassment on their faces.
In truth, they hadn't figured it out.
"What you want to ask is probably why the demons dare not approach the frontline."
The reason wasn't deduced from the demon footprints.
Instead, it was the traces and scents left by the previous Earth Demons.
Demons have a strong sense of territory, and in a short time, other demons wouldn't dare approach casually.
Additionally, during the previous Earth Demon attack, many demons died on the frontline defense line.
The bloody scent both attracted and alerted the demons.
Ordinary small demons wouldn't dare come close."
Hearing Su Chen's explanation, the other Yunyang Sect disciples nodded.
They took it as a lesson.
On the contrary, Liu Xingwan fell into a moment of contemplation.
She had already verified it the previous night. Chen Su's theory sounded ordinary, but it was incredibly accurate.
Although Liu Xingwan didn't care about Chen Su's evaluation, after this verification, she paid more attention to Chen Su's guidance.
Finding the Earth Demon traces wasn't a coincidence.
As Su Chen inspected the entire defense line, he didn't hold back, speaking openly.
Among Su Chen's advice to the Yunyang Sect disciples, the most important was the basics.
Many Yunyang Sect disciples couldn't even identify the demon traces correctly.
Forget about espionage missions; it would be challenging to satisfy the sect with their scouting missions.
Those who were slightly better were the disciples arranged by Grandmaster Taiwu, and they were much more modest than Pang Zhongmin's group.
Perhaps it was because they saw Su Chen successfully uncover the demon traces that they became so humble.
After more than an hour, the entire frontline defense line was thoroughly investigated.
There were no new demon traces, and Su Chen guided the crowd using hypothetical scenarios.
He also asked some questions, like the one from the previous day: What demon left these traces? How strong is the demon?
Some answered with a small snake demon, while others said it was a large snake demon.
In fact, the location Su Chen pointed out wasn't a demon trace at all.
In her heart, she seemed to have already thought of the reason.
After noon, Hallmaster Zhao Li arrived at the frontline defense line.
The purpose of her visit was to discuss the situation of the Earth Demon with Su Chen.
This month, Tiangang City should have already transformed into snow.
The eastern wilderness of Yunyang Sect should also not be far behind.
In a few more days, it will definitely transform into snow.
Her thoughts were in line with Grandmaster Taiwu's.
Regardless, the vast snowy wilderness was advantageous for dealing with demons.
No matter how well those demons hid themselves, it was still better than during spring and summer.
In the wilderness, branches and leaves flourished, and shrubs grew densely.
For the demons' concealment, it provided too many benefits.
When she went to talk to Su Chen, Hallmaster Zhao Li specifically called Liu Xingwan over.
In the tent, upon seeing Liu Xingwan, Su Chen couldn't help but frown slightly.
"You, this child, have just met Xingwan, but why do you seem to particularly dislike her?"
Looking at Great Zhou, countless young men admired her.
You, this child, are special, could it be that you're trying to attract Xingwan's attention with this method?"
Hallmaster Zhao Li finished speaking and then smiled with a hint of helplessness.
"Alright, I was just joking.
Xingwan, you can listen in, but don't interrupt our discussion."
Su Chen didn't explain much either, and the two of them sat in the tent and began their conversation.
Hallmaster Zhao Li shared Grandmaster Taiwu's plan.
The core of their discussion was how to eliminate this Earth Demon before the snow transformation.
As long as this Earth Demon remains alive, Yunyang Sect will continue to have a headache.
During their discussion, they quickly brought up the dilemma Yunyang Sect was facing.
"Just as you're saying now, the biggest trouble our Yunyang Sect frontline is facing is that the Earth Demon no longer appears.
We're not sure if it has left and disappeared or is still hiding and observing from its concealment.
To slay this Earth Demon, what we need to do most now is to make it appear again."
Hallmaster Zhao Li frowned tightly.
The core of the problem was identified, but how should they solve it?
The Earth Demon wouldn't listen to anyone's orders, and if it doesn't appear for a long time, how can it be resolved?
Hallmaster Zhao Li glanced at Liu Xingwan beside her, and she shook her head slightly, having no countermeasure in mind.
Su Chen hesitated for a moment and then began to share her thoughts.
"Hallmaster Zhao, I have a method, but I can't guarantee its effectiveness; we can only try it first."
The two people in the tent heard this, and their eyes lit up slightly.
"When I was at the frontline of my sect, I once carefully observed and experimented with this method.
The bloody smell of demons will make them cautious and wary.
The stench of demon corpses will further warn other demons to stay away.
In the past, to intimidate demons, we would directly throw the corpses outside the defense line after slaying them.
But now, those smells should constantly remind that Earth Demon.
Telling it about the crisis on our frontline will make it unlikely to show itself for a while."
Hallmaster Zhao Li frowned, having researched demon habits for many years but still not understanding this.
"Continue speaking."
"To make the Earth Demon no longer feel that this place is filled with danger, we need to find some feces, preferably demon feces.
The stench of filth will cover up the smell of demon corpses.
Furthermore, demons usually defecate when they feel safe.
Although the odor of filth is foul, it can also give demons a sense of security."
Su Chen's analysis was something Hallmaster Zhao Li and Liu Xingwan were hearing for the first time.
In the past, no one has used such a method.
Currently, with no other countermeasures, it seems we can only try this method.
(End of Chapter)
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