The group quickly gathered in a circle, the atmosphere both solemn and intense.
Chen Shan spoke first: "Our intelligence gathering has been far too weak. If we had known the enemy’s movements and scale earlier, we could have relocated our supplies or set an ambush in advance, and we wouldn't have been so passive."
Xiao Jing chimed in, "Exactly. Next time we encounter strangers seeking to join us, we must have a strict vetting process. We can't just rely on intuition."
Chapter 92