https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-7-Who-Dares-to-Take-on-Another-Reconnaissance-Mission-/12988442/
Chapter 8: Yunyang Sect's Front Line Retreat
Chapter 8: Yunyang Sect's Front Line Retreat
Mother and Younger Sister, of course, trusted their own family.
However, in the eyes of outsiders, the fact that Yunyang Sect had driven them away was already solid proof.
Yunyang Sect, the number one sect of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The sect that had once slain a heavenly demon was held in high esteem by the common folk.
"When the people of Jiang'an City hear about this, Mother and Younger Sister, you two will also be treated differently."
Being accused of stealing credit and driven out by Yunyang Sect was a stain on one's reputation.
Even their relatives would be affected.
Zhang Xuefen's eyes held a hint of seriousness, "We've lived together as a family for so long, I know what kind of people you two are.
Our family would never do such disgraceful and despicable things."
After cleaning the stove, Su Chen sat down at the table.
"I don't know when it started, but rumors have been spreading within the sect, saying that I steal others' credit.
Even when I go to save people, it's interpreted as trying to take credit."
A wry smile appeared on his face, and Su Chen couldn't help but feel helpless.
"Perhaps they think that with my current cultivation realm, it's impossible for me to have obtained so many contribution points."
There was no need to hide anything within the family.
Hearing Su Chen's explanation, Mother and Younger Sister both became angry.
"They say Yunyang Sect is filled with experts, and it's the number one sect of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
But in my eyes, it's clearly a bunch of muddleheads."
How could a mother not be angry when her child was being framed?
Su Chen had contributed so much to Yunyang Sect, and she had witnessed it all.
Those who truly steal credit are all cowards who fear death.
With so many injuries on his body, how could he be a coward?
"If Chen Xia spreads these rumors in Jiang'an City, Mother, you and Younger Sister will definitely be affected.
Why don't we move to another city?"
Su Chen had thought that matters concerning himself wouldn't spread in Jiang'an City.
But now, Chen Xia had already begun spreading the news.
"We walk the path of righteousness, what's there to be afraid of.
If anyone points fingers at us, we'll go and argue with them.
If we move away from Jiang'an City now, it would only confirm the rumors about you."
Mother and Younger Sister were determined not to leave and decided to stay in Jiang'an City.
But in this world, even if one walks the path of righteousness, they might still be slandered as a petty person.
Unless one finds a way to clear their name.
Let the world see that the merits and contributions I've obtained were not taken by force but are what I rightfully deserve.
Su Chen thought of the letter from Senior Sister Yu Zhi.
Perhaps he could make a trip to Tiangang City.
Su Chen held a favorable impression of the common folk of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The vast majority of them were simple and friendly.
Having lived in Jiang'an City for many years, he had received help from neighbors on more than one occasion.
After activating the 【Demon Hunter Pioneering】, his mystical ability made it impossible for demonic creatures to escape his detection.
Every additional demonic beast stopped in the wilderness meant one less broken family of commoners.
Furthermore, if he could establish himself in Tiangang City, he could rebuild his reputation and remove the label of "stealing credit."
In fact, if this reputation only affected him, he wouldn't care.
But with the news spreading to Jiang'an City, Mother and Younger Sister would undoubtedly be impacted.
It was possible that even the clothing shop would refuse to let them work there again.
Now, with his Eighth Rank Refine Essence Realm, his strength was sufficient to deal with ordinary demons.
If he wanted to improve further, it wouldn't be achieved overnight.
The trip to Tiangang City could also provide him with a chance to temper his cultivation and strengthen his own practice.
Yunyang Sect's front line.
After Xiang Yile's death while carrying out reconnaissance, no one was willing to take on reconnaissance missions for a short period.
As the front-line commander, Master He also instructed everyone to focus on defense recently.
At dusk, the sky was about to darken.
After four days of guarding the front lines, the disciples were relieved and returned to the camp for a hot meal.
On the way back, everyone chatted casually.
"With Xiang Yile's death, some people will bring up Su Chen again."
"I think so too. After all, our Senior Brother Su has never feared reconnaissance missions."
Some seemed to resent Su Chen, and even after his departure, they continued to mock him.
Yu Zhi, standing nearby, heard these words and frowned in disgust.
Su Chen's abilities were indeed not exceptional. Back in Yunyang Sect, he had only reached the Ninth Stage Body Tempering Completion Realm.
But with this level of skill, Su Chen managed to enter the Inner Sect by relying on his contributions.
Perhaps this was the reason why many harbored jealousy.
The complaints about Su Chen were so great, and now, two had died.
Xiang Yile's death had not yet shown Su Chen's value to everyone.
Yu Zhi felt both angry and helpless.
At this moment, Yu Zhi realized that the intelligence from the front lines was severely delayed. It was not just about reconnaissance missions; even their defenses might be compromised.
By the time everyone reacted, no one knew how many had already perished.
Only after paying such a heavy price would they understand what Su Chen had done.
Back at the camp, Yu Zhi sat down to rest and eat.
She had tried to remind them before, but many disciples still mocked her.
Some even said that Su Chen's departure had reduced her contributions, and they turned their blame towards her.
A few days passed in peace.
It was another late night, and Yu Zhi had just fallen asleep when she heard commotion outside the camp.
She quickly got up and stepped out.
"Senior Sister, there's another death at the front lines. A pack of gray wolf demons jumped over the thorn fence."
Upon hearing this news, everyone, including Yu Zhi, was surprised.
For the past two years, the demons had never breached the defenses.
As long as the defensive facilities were intact, there was usually no danger.
But just now, Xiang Yile had died, and now another life was lost at the front lines.
Two consecutive deaths had made the disciples at the front lines more cautious, unlike their initial casualness.
Before coming here, they had thought about earning contributions, but now, it was about survival.
Two hours after receiving the news, Commander He Chaotang gathered all the direct disciples and Inner Sect disciples.
"With two disciples dead, everyone is in a panic.
Let's discuss and find the cause, then seek a solution."
He Chaotang's expression turned grim.
When other commanders were stationed at the front lines, there were no issues. It was only after he arrived that problems emerged.
Wasn't this proof of his inadequate abilities and poor leadership?
Hearing this, Yu Zhi didn't hesitate and immediately spoke her mind.
"For the past two years, it's been Su Chen who has been at the front lines gathering intelligence on the demons' movements."
Before Yu Zhi could finish, Commander He Chaotang waved his hand.
"Yu Zhi, I know you and Su Chen were close.
But now we're discussing serious matters. What skills and abilities does he have that we're not aware of?"
"Are you seriously suggesting that because he left, we're facing these problems?" He Chaotang frowned and waved his hand, signaling Yu Zhi to stop her nonsense.
An Inner Sect disciple standing nearby chimed in.
"The current predicament is fundamentally because winter is approaching.
During winter, some demons struggle to find food. In preparation for their winter rations, they naturally become more ferocious."
"What does this have to do with Su Chen?"
As the disciple spoke, he deliberately glanced at Yu Zhi.
He Chaotang also found this reasoning sound, even thinking Yu Zhi was ridiculous for bringing up Su Chen out of nowhere.
"Alright, let's retreat from the front lines and focus on defense.
With two deaths, we can't afford more casualties.
Defense takes priority. All expansion plans are suspended."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
