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Chapter 83: Perhaps this Su Chen has some abilities
Chapter 83: Perhaps this Su Chen has some abilities
Upon hearing Sun Xue Rong's words, the several elders did not immediately provide a response.
They did not care whether the contributions would increase or by how much.
What these elders were concerned about was whether the current predicament could be resolved after increasing the contributions.
"Elder Wu, since the end of last year, the sect has been facing various problems one after another.
Now it's already May, and the issues we're facing have yet to be completely resolved.
Can we handle the predicament caused by these scout disciples? Will increasing their merit contributions solve the current problem?"
As the other four elders looked at him, Sun Xue Rong hesitated for a moment before explaining, "Recently, I personally went to the frontline and observed the situation of the scouts.
To be honest, I feel that improving the sect's scouting abilities will be very challenging.
The basic skills of the current scout disciples in training are sufficient.
I checked their reports for three days, and the information they submitted is based on evidence and reasons.
However, the accuracy of their findings still struggles to surpass sixty percent."
Sun Xue Rong's words seemed to be making excuses for the other scout disciples.
Hearing this, the other elders shook their heads.
"Previously, the accuracy of the information from the Yunyang Sect's frontline was generally around eighty percent, or even ninety percent.
If it's only sixty percent, most of the related arrangements will be in vain.
I've also heard that these scout disciples are finding it difficult to obtain information about demons in the wilderness.
They can no longer use ambushes and other tactics like before.
They can only kill one here and another there.
This is not enough to contain those demons."
Hearing this, Sun Xue Rong's face showed more helplessness.
"I know all this, but the current situation is as the other elders have said.
I feel that even if we train other scout disciples, the best we can achieve is this level.
If we deduct merit contributions, maintaining a sixty percent accuracy in the information will be challenging."
Upon hearing Sun Xue Rong's words, the Second Elder immediately refuted, "Then how did we achieve it before?
Why was it possible then but not now?
Could it be because of Su Chen's absence?
Are you saying that the accuracy of our previous frontline information relied on Su Chen?
Are the sentinel disciples telling the truth?
If it's because of Su Chen, then send someone to bring him back."
Sun Xue Rong did not want to admit this, but given the current situation, she couldn't find other reasons to explain and chose to remain silent.
"The sect has worked hard to cultivate and even arranged for direct disciples to serve as scout disciples, yet they still can't meet the previous standards, is that what you mean?"
The continuous questioning left Sun Xue Rong at a loss for words.
She used to refute forcefully, but now she couldn't find the right words.
The Third Elder paused, furrowing his brows as he spoke, "The frontline at Tiangang City is indeed becoming more stable, and in the reports they sent, Su Chen's name was mentioned multiple times.
Perhaps this Su Chen has some abilities."
Sun Xue Rong couldn't help but interject, "Can you believe that he could influence two sects and change the situation for the sect?"
I refuse to believe it.
Additionally, I've already discussed this with Jianyun and Xingwan, asking them to study the methods of scouting as well.
If personal abilities are so important, then their skills should be a hundred times better than Su Chen's.
If Su Chen can solve the problem, then with their abilities, it should be an easy task."
Arriving at a town near Dusty Path Mountain.
Perhaps it was because disciples from Tiangang City often stayed here for rest, even at midnight, the inn within the town still had its lights on.
Seeing Su Chen's group, the innkeeper enthusiastically greeted them.
Compared to ordinary people, disciples from major sects like Tiangang City must be much wealthier.
They could certainly afford to spend more at the inn.
After entering the inn, they directly booked the best rooms.
Before resting, they also ordered a table of fine dishes.
After cultivating on Dusty Path Mountain for so long, everyone was hungry.
Through this experience, the group's trust in Su Chen had already risen to a new level.
If it weren't for Su Chen today, they wouldn't have even had the chance to try.
After filling their stomachs, everyone went to rest.
When morning came, they all sat downstairs in the inn.
Watching the bustling streets of the town, they kept an eye out for Ji Sheng's figure.
This town was not large, with only two inns.
After Ji Sheng had rested enough, he naturally knew to visit both inns and inquire.
They waited until noon, and finally, their teaching master Ji Sheng arrived.
He was staying at the other inn and had only just woken up, close to noon.
Seeing everyone present, he called them all together and prepared to return to Tiangang City.
The journey back was as usual.
Ji Sheng showed no interest in their cultivation.
He didn't ask about their experiences on Dusty Path Mountain, whether they were treated harshly, or what they had gained.
He didn't mention any of the questions other teaching masters might ask.
No wonder Gu Fushou dared to treat his disciples this way.
Following Ji Sheng, they wouldn't gain any benefits.
On the way back, Ji Sheng also shared some matters unrelated to cultivation.
The content was about the mid-year examination.
The mid-year examination was not exclusive to new disciples.
Instead, all disciples were required to participate.
However, due to the many defense duties of Tiangang City, this examination was held once every two years.
For new disciples who had just joined Tiangang City, it was a chance to assess their strength after the spring.
For example, Hou Chenfei, who had lost to Su Chen in the newcomer martial arts tournament.
After the spring, he had been diligently cultivating to improve.
One of the reasons was his loss to Su Chen in the tournament.
The teaching masters believed he lacked experience.
In actual combat, his strength was difficult to unleash.
He might even fall for Su Chen's feints and lose the competition.
During these three months, Hou Chenfei had put in a lot of effort into special training on the frontline.
The mid-year examination was also an important test for him.
"The mid-year examination is a bit different from the newcomer martial arts tournament. There's no such thing as conceding during the examination.
All participating disciples must enter the martial arena and demonstrate their skills.
This time, you'll have to be careful on your own, I can't help you.
But generally, your senior brothers and sisters won't be too harsh on you.
At most, they'll give you some lessons to teach you that there's always someone better out there."
(End of Chapter)
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