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Chapter 387: Ren Yanfei's Clever Method Exposed
Chapter 387: Ren Yanfei's Clever Method Exposed
August 20, 2024
The crowd entered the commander's private tent.
The spot originally belonging to Ren Yanfei was now directly given to Su Chen.
And Ren Yanfei was seated next to Tan Kun.
This arrangement already carried a hint of humiliation.
"Little Su, our Lord Ren, I heard you met him before?"
Su Chen nodded, also sensing the teasing in his words.
"I visited his courtyard for an assessment and met Lord Ren."
"It's true that I'm curious, Little Su. You went to Lord Ren's place for an assessment.
Why didn't you stay in the attic?"
Qin Wei's expression of curiosity was perfectly fitting.
Su Chen feigned helplessness and spread his hands.
"I was called a waste and deemed incapable, so I wasn't kept on."
"Who dared to evaluate you like that? This person must have a screw loose."
After speaking, Qin Wei turned to look at Ren Yanfei.
"Lord Ren, do you know who evaluated Su Xing like this?
People like that are mostly incapable. You should investigate and send him away."
Inside the tent, many people struggled to hold back their laughter.
Ren Yanfei's lips twitched, his face turning ugly.
He knew very well that this was directed at him.
"Commander, I've also heard that this Little Su seems to have a talent for dealing with demons.
I've rested for some time, and it's time for me to return and take up my duties.
Let him continue to serve the battle squad under my command.
He's still young and might lack some experience, but I can guide him.
As he grows, I can also rest assured."
Ren Yanfei spoke, as if trying to align himself with the battle squad.
The others, who had been about to make demands, kept silent.
"This exploration task was originally under my management.
After considering the various matters, I realize I might have been too harsh.
Commander, you must assess people comprehensively.
Some people might seem capable in the short term, but how long can they persist? Young people often lack stability."
Ren Yanfei was admitting defeat but still trying to make a point based on his experience.
After all, he had been with the Third Battle Squad for many years.
He had contributed significantly to the squad's stability, and his capabilities and experience were evident to all.
How long had Su Chen been with the squad?
Even if he was capable in the short term, could he maintain it in the long run?
But upon hearing his words, everyone present couldn't help but laugh.
"Lord Ren, when you were in charge of demon investigations, what was your accuracy rate?
Seven out of ten, that's your limit.
Do you know Su Xing's accuracy rate? Over nine out of ten!
And you still want to guide Su Xing. Do you want to make him worse, like your mediocre self?"
At this point, Qin Wei's words held no more courtesy.
Su Chen, standing nearby, spoke up.
"The day you started assessing everyone's abilities, I already knew your level.
Although you're no longer young, your understanding of dealing with demons is far from sufficient.
You used scent to test our discernment is ridiculous.
Do you know that scents change significantly when diluted in water? And you had us smell wet cloth strips. With just that, your capabilities are far from impressive.
Scent is only an auxiliary tool for identifying demons.
Let me also teach you a survival skill in the wilderness."
As they walked, Su Chen severed the surrounding plants, allowing their juices to flow out and their scents to disperse.
With various scents mingling, it was possible to mask one's own scent and hide from demons.
"If scents were this easy to distinguish, do you think this method would still be effective?" Su Chen asked.
"Scents are the easiest things to get confused with others," Ren Yanfei replied, his heart skipping a beat.
In truth, he wasn't particularly skilled at scent identification.
However, he maintained a calm facade.
"It's normal for young people to be unfamiliar with many things. There's no need to disparage them."
"If I, Ren Yanfei, didn't have some ability, why would the information I provide be more accurate than others? The messages I mark are rarely incorrect, only once out of ten times."
As Ren Yanfei finished speaking, many people turned their gaze towards Su Chen.
This was a point of doubt that many had.
Su Chen's current performance was indeed far superior to Ren Yanfei's.
But everyone was also curious as to why Ren Yanfei seemed to excel more than others.
As they spoke, Su Chen looked towards Tan Kun, who was not far away.
Tan Kun took out a bag and emptied its contents, spreading them out for everyone to see.
"Commander Qin, these are the secrets of Lord Ren," Tan Kun said.
Using decaying matter and some uniquely scented medicinal herbs to create confusion, he would then deploy them on the outskirts of the canyon.
These things had a significant allure for demons.
Of course, they would mainly attract lesser and greater demons.
Golden demons might also be drawn to these scents, but most of them would suspect danger.
Even if they were inclined towards it, they would still be cautious and vigilant.
"In the past, the locations Lord Ren provided where demons would definitely attack were usually just lesser demons, and at most, greater demons, right?" Su Chen asked.
As Su Chen spoke, Ren Yanfei's face began to turn pale.
To be cautious, Ren Yanfei always did these things alone.
He never shared this secret with others.
"So, the information Lord Ren provides is just about luring nearby lesser and greater demons away.
It doesn't really affect the overall defense line.
In fact, it even consumes more manpower and resources due to the additional ambush areas."
As Su Chen finished speaking, the gazes of the people around him seemed to carry a hint of ferocity.
After all this, they realized the truth.
"No wonder our battle squad's reconnaissance accuracy is better than the first and second battle squads.
But every year, we fall behind in performance.
Turns out there's a parasite like him."
Su Chen looked at Ren Yanfei, his heart filled with some doubt.
"I've always been puzzled as to why Lord Ren's physique is so unique.
Can a martial arts practitioner really develop such a sturdy build? He patrols the defense line, which is quite a long distance."
Su Chen couldn't help but wonder about the reasons for his physique.
It could be due to food, illness, or even overwork-induced obesity.
But Ren Yanfei is a warrior, and this is his condition.
"Hmph, Lord Ren has just entered the eighth rank.
I guess these years of patrolling the defense line were handled by his disciples.
He's been the parasite all along."
In the tent, Commander Qin Wei didn't give Ren Yanfei a chance to refute.
Tonight, the battle squad would officially verify the reconnaissance skills of others.
If they were not far behind Ren Yanfei, then he would no longer be of any value.
(End of Chapter)
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