Long River Eternity

Several people returned to the house. Not long after, Chu Tianxiao walked out of the room with a few documents in his hand and slowly placed them on the table.

He said in a deep voice, "These are some typical negative reports I've selected. Please take a look at them first."

There were three copies of the report on the table, one for each person.

Lin Ding opened the report in his hand, and the headline caught his eye: "Was the attack on Canghu a long-term plan or a momentary impulse? If it fails, what consequences will Zhongzhou City face?" His heart sank instantly.

The article deeply analyzes the motives of the crowd in attacking Cang Hu, and explores whether this action was well-considered or a spur-of-the-moment action.

Combining the time when Lin Ding and his team arrived in Zhongzhou City and the subsequent action arrangements, the article concludes that although this action was prepared, it was obviously not sufficient.

The report then detailed the dire consequences that would befall Zhongzhou City if the operation failed.

Finally, the conclusion is: if it fails, Zhongzhou City may be temporarily peaceful, but Canghu's crazy revenge will be inevitable, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Lin Ding carefully read every word, his heart surging with emotion. He slowly put down the manuscript, a complex expression reflected on his face. "I have to admit, although some of the content of this report is exaggerated due to incomplete information, it does make sense overall. We were indeed too impulsive this time. We only considered our own safety and completely ignored the disaster that failure would bring to Zhongzhou City."

Chu Tianxiao nodded, his tone calm: "Yes, the author of this report is a senior journalist. The analysis in the article is objective. Although it is not unreasonable, if it is published, it will inevitably affect your image. Therefore, Zhan Tianqiong decided to suppress it."

By this time, Liu Xianxian and Wei Wu had also finished reading the manuscript in their hands. Liu Xianxian raised her head, frowning slightly. "My report focuses on the recent large number of young people who have rekindled their passion for cultivation because of us. This has led many children with no talent for cultivation to give up their areas of expertise and join the ranks of cultivators."

She smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Is this really our fault? Isn't this something that Tianshu Pavilion should coordinate and manage?"

Chu Tianxiao responded gravely, "Indeed, this issue should be handled by Tianshu Pavilion. But I brought up this report because it indirectly reflects that every one of your actions is profoundly affecting today's young people. In the future, be mindful of your behavior in public. Just like today, when you rashly accepted Li Rufeng's challenge, a large number of residents gathered to watch, paralyzing traffic in some areas. If Zhan Wushen hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been even more serious."

Wei Wu reluctantly put down the manuscript and admitted, "I admit that I accepted Li Rufeng's challenge on impulse." He pointed at the manuscript and said indignantly, "But what kind of nonsense is this report? It actually says that allowing little kids to participate in the battle is child abuse. It's ridiculous!"

Several people looked at each other in bewilderment, then picked up Wei Wu's manuscript. Even Feng Hao was drawn to it. Lin Ding and Liu Xianxian glanced through it briefly and couldn't help but smile bitterly. Lin Ding shook his head and said, "Isn't this too outrageous?"

Chu Tianxiao chuckled softly, "This report is a typical case of nitpicking. I brought it here just to let you know that everyone is watching you now, hoping to take advantage of your fame to get a piece of the pie, even at the cost of distorting right and wrong. Therefore, from now on, you must think twice before you act."

Seeing several people nodding in understanding, Chu Tianxiao continued, "Let's take today's challenge as an example. Half of the audience are reporters or people with ulterior motives. You must not be fooled by appearances."

Several people fell into deep thought. Lin Ding felt a lot of emotions in his heart. He didn't expect that he originally just wanted to join the military department to increase his practical experience in fighting monsters, and to help Zhan Tianqiong with a small favor. He thought it was just to increase his popularity and it was no big deal. He didn't expect that he would be involved in so many things now.

Ultimately, it was because I was a rookie and did not consider the consequences before doing things.

But now that things have come to this, since I have promised to do something, I must see it through to the end.

After careful consideration, Lin Ding finally spoke up. "I don't think we should suppress all negative reports. We should let everyone know the real An Ding Group, not the packaged, false image. Like this report I have, we can edit the untrue parts and publish it. Let everyone know that we are human and make mistakes. That way, young people can learn from our mistakes."

"I believe that Minister Zhan also hopes to portray a responsible person, rather than a perfect god."

Chu Tianxiao fell into deep thought after hearing this. After a moment, he frowned and said, "While what you said does make sense, this might slow down the progress of the 'Star Creation Project'."

"No matter what, we shouldn't deceive the public, right?" Liu Xianxian echoed softly.

Chu Tianxiao nodded slightly, and after a moment's silence, he agreed: "I will discuss this matter with Zhan Tianqiong and try to optimize the execution of the current plan."

Afterwards, several people sat together and enthusiastically discussed the precautions to be taken when carrying out the mission and the subsequent training plan.

Just as everyone was discussing heatedly, the phone suddenly rang, breaking the heat of the discussion.

"Hello? Hello, I'm Lin Ding." Lin Ding answered the phone.

On the other end of the line, Zhan Wushuang's voice was calm but with a hint of urgency: "Hello, this is Zhan Wushuang. Minister Zhan asks you to go to Tianshu Pavilion immediately. A special car will be at your community shortly."

Lin Ding's heart tightened, and he asked anxiously, "Is Mo Qingchen awake?"

"No, the pioneering teams in other areas need your support." Zhan Wushuang's tone was still calm, but the implicit sense of urgency made Lin Ding's heart beat faster.

"Understood. We'll be there right away." Lin Ding quickly hung up the phone and turned to everyone, saying, "This is the first real mission since our stabilization team was established. Everyone must take it seriously and complete it with excellence!"

Before he finished speaking, a horn honked and the special car stopped at the door. Everyone quickly packed their equipment and ran out of the villa like arrows. The special car took them to Tianshu Pavilion at a high speed.

It’s still Zhan Tianqiong’s office.

At this time, Zhan Tianqiong was sitting in front of his desk with a serious expression and a hint of worry in his eyes. Next to him stood a soldier in military uniform with scars on his body.

Seeing Lin Ding and his group enter, Zhan Tianqiong couldn't wait to say, "I just received news that a group of pioneers encountered a beast tide at the border of Zhongzhou and Nanzhou. They are trapped in a valley and urgently need support. Now, only you can go!"

"No problem, we are ready to go at any time!" Lin Ding's voice was firm and confident, like a sharp sword pointing directly at the challenges ahead.

"Very good, this is the member of the Tutu team who's here to report the news. You can call him Falcon, and he'll lead you there," Zhan Tianqiong introduced briefly. "Let's set off now!"