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Chapter 94: Who Will Take on This Reconnaissance Mission?
Chapter 94: Who Will Take on This Reconnaissance Mission?
The bodies were torn to shreds, their remains devoured by the demonic beasts.
Upon returning to the main camp, the three other Hall Masters had already gathered.
Inside the tent, all seven of them wore grim expressions.
"Yesterday afternoon, they conducted their routine reconnaissance on the southeast side, but they didn't venture too deep," spoke a Hall Master named Zhao Li, who had received the news and gone to provide support that day.
"Otherwise, it's highly likely that all three injured members of this five-person reconnaissance squad would have died."
Hearing these words, the Great Elder paused for a moment, not continuing the conversation.
"Have there been any other disciples injured on the frontline recently?"
Xia Kun shook his head.
"After the newly assigned reconnaissance disciples arrived, most of the information we received from the frontline was inaccurate. After failing to set up two ambushes, we haven't taken any proactive actions.
We've been relatively safe while defending within the frontline.
Recently, the disciples have only suffered minor external injuries."
Sun Xue Rong, sitting nearby, frowned upon hearing this.
"After this incident, are the other reconnaissance disciples still stable?"
At this, Xia Kun to shake his head again.
"The remaining reconnaissance disciples, starting from that day, have refused to carry out reconnaissance missions.
Many of them have even written resignation letters to us.
If we force them to continue with reconnaissance tasks, they'll have to leave the sect.
They've all been scared off."
Xia Kun's words caused Sun Xue Rong's frown to deepen.
It seemed like the Yunyang Sect's information-gathering problem couldn't be easily resolved.
"Are there any other disciples on the frontline who are skilled in reconnaissance?"
"Fifth Elder, you should be aware of the current situation," Xia Kun spoke delicately.
"The frontline is filled with crises, and even the watchtower positions are highly dangerous, let alone the reconnaissance disciples.
It's challenging for the reconnaissance disciples to earn merit and make contributions.
It's both difficult and dangerous; who would willingly go?"
The Fifth Elder, Sun Xue Rong, grew increasingly dismayed as she listened.
Previously, the elders had considered removing the irresponsible reconnaissance disciples.
Now, without any need for dismissal, the resignation letters of the reconnaissance disciples were already prepared.
"So, are you saying that currently, there are no disciples on the frontline capable of carrying out reconnaissance missions?" The Great Elder asked coldly, pressing for an answer.
Hearing this, Xia Kun hesitated for a moment but then nodded.
"Great Elder, you might get angry, but this is the truth.
Regarding whether there's anyone on the frontline capable of executing reconnaissance tasks, there definitely are some.
But who is willing now?
If we force them, it's highly likely they'll leave."
Upon hearing Xia Kun's words, the three elders turned their gazes towards the other Hall Masters.
The other Hall Masters slightly lowered their heads, seemingly acknowledging Xia Kun's statement.
The Great Zhou Dynasty's foremost sect had numerous disciples under its banner.
Yet at this moment, they felt a sense of having no one available.
In that instant, the three elders experienced a hint of unfamiliarity. Was this still the Yunyang Sect?
In the past two years, the Yunyang Sect's disciples had eagerly vied for positions on the frontline.
Reconnaissance missions were highly sought after, and one had to compete fiercely to secure them.
No one wanted the other tasks like gathering herbs or mining for resources.
But recently, everything had changed.
The disciples on the frontline had started vying for herb-gathering and mining tasks.
Silence filled the tent.
As part of the Yunyang Sect's management, everyone present could sense that the sect was facing a significant problem.
After a while, the Great Elder slowly spoke up.
"It seems I finally understand the Sect Leader's previous words."
The Yunyang Sect had long been ailing, and the current situation was merely a manifestation of its illness.
The Great Elder's face turned grim as he came to understand the situation. His heart sank even further as he realized the implications.
"The disciples we considered our elite, they fear danger and avoid challenges. At the slightest setback, they choose to resign. Many of them are direct disciples who have benefited from the sect's abundant resources."
The Great Elder's voice grew stern. "If I don't allow them to leave, what can they do?"
The direct disciples had enjoyed the sect's resources, and under such favorable treatment, it was indeed inappropriate to leave the sect at will.
But forcing them to stay, what good would it do?
Xia Kun, standing nearby, shook his head slightly. "Great Elder, even if you force these direct disciples to carry out reconnaissance missions, it won't have much meaning. With resentment in their hearts, will they still put their all into scouting? At most, they'll go through the motions, just circling around the frontlines."
Xia Kun's response once again silenced the tent.
Indeed, when faced with dangerous and perilous tasks, if the executors themselves lack conviction, it's merely going through the motions.
As members of the Yunyang Sect's management, how could they not understand these matters?
The current situation of the Yunyang Sect was making everyone increasingly anxious and uneasy.
The Great Elder stood up as he spoke. "Previously, we kept saying that Su Chen was a glory-grabber, claiming he took credit for others' achievements. But now, I truly feel we were mistaken. Look at the disciples under your command. Saying they're glory-grabbers, I, on the other hand, find it more reasonable."
The Great Elder's words were clearly spoken in anger. He even seemed to have let his guard down.
"Previously, we received so many messages, and the watchtower disciples also said that the information they reported was obtained from Su Chen. I didn't believe these claims, finding them too far-fetched. But now it seems, the truth might indeed be so. Otherwise, how could these fear-ridden and risk-averse individuals uncover the demons' movements?"
Hearing the Great Elder's words, the several Hall Masters beside him exchanged glances.
"Great Elder, let's separate the issues. We're facing a predicament now, but we can't erase the disciples' past achievements. And we certainly can't attribute all the credit to an incapable glory-grabber."
Hearing Xia Kun's rebuttal, the Great Elder seemed intent on arguing with him today.
"Xia Hall Master, it's been a while since you last understood Tiangang City, right? Do you know the situation at the frontlines? In the past, we needed to assist and guide them, but now, they're planning to advance the frontlines. Isn't it laughable? When Su Chen was with us, everything at the frontlines went smoothly. After he left, our Yunyang Sect also encountered major issues."
Hearing this, Xia Kun still shook his head. While he and Sun Xuerong both felt something was amiss, deep down, they still couldn't bring themselves to believe Su Chen had such capabilities.
As Xia Kun was about to argue, the Great Elder immediately raised his hand to silence him.
"Enough, no more unnecessary words. Now, we only need to solve one thing, how can we hold the frontlines? I don't believe it's because of Su Chen, so let's find a way to solve these issues! Once we do, I'll also not believe it, just like you!"
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