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Chapter 383: Unexpected Stability
Chapter 383: Unexpected Stability
August 18, 2024
Even in the evening, there were still many who came to the bamboo tower to pick a fight.
This was all within expectations.
Given Ren Yanfei's status in the Third Battle Team, most of these disciples would come to express their opinions.
Occasionally, a few would get overly excited and start quarreling.
Su Chen generally ignored them, quietly waiting for the results to manifest.
As long as he went to the front lines for a few days, the stationed disciples would feel the difference.
At this moment, there was some commotion in Ren Yanfei's courtyard.
A group of women were dancing in the courtyard, and he was watching with great pleasure.
Someone approached and whispered something in his ear.
Hearing this, Ren Yanfei waved his hand to dismiss him.
"All the disciples are gone, and the Pavilion Master is nowhere to be seen.
Just remember to be a little more polite when refusing the Pavilion Master, and say something nice.
That person called Su Xing is also missing.
Don't even think about apologizing to me; I'll deal with it myself."
As Lord Chen had said, Ren Yanfei was going to discuss matters with the commander.
He didn't want to, nor would he, deal with the others.
"The front lines..."
"Don't worry about the front lines for now. Don't interfere with my important matters.
Only when you've experienced pain will you appreciate the happiness of being healthy and safe."
After saying this, Ren Yanfei waved his hand, signaling for the person to leave.
These days, Ren Yanfei was living like a tyrant, carefree and unbothered.
On the first night of their investigation pause:
The front lines encountered some trouble.
Without the investigation team's information and guidance, the disciples stationed at the canyon defense line were indeed a bit chaotic.
The first night was chaotic, but everything was still under control.
Moreover, many of the disciples stationed in the canyon realized that the chaos was due to many not following Su Chen's instructions for the ambush.
Fortunately, some believed Su Chen's information and successfully ambushed and eliminated a significant number of enemies.
Otherwise, this chaos might have become uncontrollable.
Su Chen didn't bother with these matters; he just wanted to finish his task.
Accompanied by Tan Kun, he made a round in the canyon and wrote down all the possible scenarios, which he then distributed.
With yesterday's preparation, today's tasks went much smoother.
In the afternoon, at 3 PM, Tan Kun sent out the last batch of message reports and then returned to the bamboo tower.
"Brother Su, today it felt much easier to distribute these message reports.
Yesterday, some people didn't even want to receive them.
Today, there were already people specifically coming to collect them."
Su Chen nodded: "After a while, people will come to the bamboo tower to collect them, and we won't have to run around anymore."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Tan Kun merely smiled.
It was clear that he didn't believe Su Chen's statement.
But whether he believed it or not, the facts would prove him right.
That night, people still came to the bamboo tower to curse.
Some said that the commander of the Third Battle Team was about to return.
Once he was back, Su Chen would surely be in trouble.
When the time came to apologize to Ren Yanfei, no one knew what humiliation he would face.
Some also came to advise Su Chen to seek forgiveness from Lord Ren first, so that when the commander returned, things would be much easier.
Su Chen was already used to these people.
They didn't understand the situation, so let them make a fuss.
The night passed.
The canyon defense line was no longer in the chaos of the previous night.
To everyone's surprise, the ambush from the night before seemed to have a 90% success rate.
It was even more accurate and precise than the information Ren Yanfei had provided.
Moreover, Su Chen's information also included suggestions.
It specified the strength and potential needed for the ambush, the number of Sixth Rank Intermediate Realm disciples, and the number of Sixth Rank Initial Realm disciples.
Following Su Chen's advice, the results were surprisingly good.
Once could be luck, but what about twice? The night before, it was Su Chen's information. If they didn't know, they would have thought it was from Ren Yanfei's team.
As Su Chen had anticipated, after noon, disciples from the canyon defense line started to arrive.
Without being sent, some had already come to collect the information on their own initiative.
At the bamboo tower, Su Chen also felt more relaxed.
Obtaining the information was simple.
He wrote down one copy, and the rest was up to them to copy.
With Su Chen's information, the canyon defense line remained stable without any chaos or problems.
The defense line was even more secure than before.
On the third night, the canyon defense line was noticeably calmer.
According to Su Chen's information, there would be significantly fewer demons arriving that night.
In other words, the number of disciples needed for defense could be reduced by more than half.
That night, no one believed Su Chen's information.
At some key points, they still stationed disciples for defense.
After enduring until midnight, demons began to attack.
The result was different from their expectations and instead matched Su Chen's information perfectly.
This outcome left the stationed disciples dumbfounded.
Who could have guessed that it would turn out this way?
After Ren Yanfei proposed taking a break for a while, the entire canyon defense line saw an increase in the number of disciples stationed together.
But after these three nights, not only were fewer disciples needed for defense, but it seemed like even fewer than before.
Su Chen's information had an accuracy rate of over ninety percent.
The locations he suggested for an ambush were indeed suitable for one.
As long as they followed Su Chen's arrangements, there were virtually no issues.
On the fourth day, the disciples on guard duty found some excuses to follow Su Chen and Tan Kun.
They wanted to see how Su Chen was managing things.
Upon seeing their intention to follow, Su Chen became even more open and allowed them to accompany him.
As they walked, he even pointed out the traces left by the demons and the deceptive marks they had created.
Around noon, Su Chen once again recorded the day's investigation results.
During their casual conversation, Su Chen also learned that the commander of the Third Battle Team was about to return, most likely the next morning.
Many who were unaware of the situation still mocked and ridiculed Su Chen to his face.
For instance, Pang Ding, who lived in the same bamboo tower, had a look of schadenfreude upon seeing Su Chen and Tan Kun.
Although he wasn't doing well himself, seeing someone worse off brought him joy.
Unbeknownst to them, the front-line defenses had not encountered any problems.
After hearing that the commander was returning, the squad leaders immediately sought out Lord Chen to discuss the matter.
The situation over the past three days seemed to convey a fact: Su Chen's capabilities in dealing with demons seemed even more impressive than Ren Yanfei and his group.
Ren Yanfei's strike had not only failed to cause trouble but had become more stable after Su Chen's involvement.
Upon hearing the reports from his subordinates, Lord Chen was somewhat surprised.
With the commander absent, he had been managing many of the battle team's affairs.
After increasing the manpower on the canyon defense line, he had more time to focus on other matters.
He never expected that a casual remark a few days ago would yield such results.
This was the fourth day since Su Chen provided information, and if the accuracy rate remained high, it would essentially confirm Su Chen's superior abilities in dealing with demons.
Lord Chen, a fifth-stage Snow Intent Perfection, could not casually guard the canyon defense line.
Early the next morning, the disciples guarding the canyon came to deliver a message.
On the fourth night of Su Chen's information, the accuracy remained impeccable.
They had ambushed and killed fourteen golden demons and over thirty greater demons.
Over the past four days, the section of the defense line guarded by the Third Battle Team seemed to have scared off the demons.
The number of demons harassing the area had noticeably decreased.
Upon hearing these reports, Lord Chen repeatedly exclaimed, "Good!"
It seemed that a pent-up frustration had been somewhat alleviated at that moment.
At noon, the commander of the Third Battle Team, Qin Wei, finally returned.
The news spread quickly and reached Ren Yanfei's courtyard.
"Make some preparations, put away those things, and let those dancing girls rest for a while."
In Ren Yanfei's courtyard, they were preparing for Qin Wei's arrival.
In front of this commander, Ren Yanfei had to put on a show.
As they spoke, a servant by his side seemed unable to contain himself.
"Lord, I recently heard that the front line hasn't had any issues.
There's a rumor that someone named Su Xing seems to have something."
Upon hearing this, Ren Yanfei chuckled.
"These situations were all within my expectations.
If they want to negotiate with us, they at least need to put on a show.
As soon as we rest, the defense line will immediately collapse.
Our demands will become even more difficult for them to accept.
To suppress us, they'll have to swallow their pride."
As Ren Yanfei spoke, he lay down on the long chair.
His physique seemed to tire easily from standing for too long.
"As for that Su Xing you mentioned, there's no need to pay him any mind.
When it comes to dealing with demons, diligence cannot make up for a lack of talent.
His innate abilities are insufficient, and no matter how hard he tries, he won't accomplish anything.
These people fabricate lies, and I don't know what they're thinking."
At that moment, the returning Qin Wei immediately gathered the hall masters.
With a furrowed brow, it was evident that he was quite annoyed.
"Ren Yanfei is the same; every few years, he creates this kind of trouble.
It's as if we'd be disrespectful if we didn't go along with his antics."
Beside him, a hall master spoke with a hint of complaint.
The hall masters could tell that the problem primarily lay with Ren Yanfei, not with the others.
As one finished speaking, another hall master beside him wanted to chime in.
Commander Qin Wei waved his hand, saying, "Enough, let's think about how to resolve this first.
If we increase the contribution deduction, the disciples under us will likely create a huge fuss.
Many might choose to leave and join the other battle teams."
As he spoke, Qin Wei's gaze fell on Lord Chen.
In his opinion, the canyon defense line was the most affected.
Without Ren Yanfei's assistance, the night guard duty would likely face significant pressure.
"Lord Chen, is the defense line still stable?"
"Stable, even more so than when Ren Yanfei provided information."
"Then let's increase the manpower and temporarily endure it, hmm?"
Commander Qin Wei paused, looking at Lord Chen with confusion in his eyes.
(End of Chapter)
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