Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely-Chapter 1240 - 412: Outer Realm People, Demon Dragon’s Strength, Confident Chu Yan’er, Hou Ming’s Skills
"Landgrave is generous and noble, his heart is with the Human Clan. Even knowing the Demon Dragon’s formidable strength, he would never sit by and do nothing. Besides, several decades might not be enough for Great Xia, but it could be different for me, Chen Cang. Whether the Landgrave advances further or I, Chen Cang, produce a few more Tribulation Body Realm experts to contend with the Demon Dragon, it’s not a dream!
Moreover, we might not necessarily have to face the Demon Dragon directly. As long as we can clear the Blood Miasma Plain before the Demon Dragon awakens and save the myriad lives of the Southern Slope, isn’t that an easy task!"
Upon hearing these words, everyone immediately reacted, their eyes suddenly brightening.
Indeed!
Decades might be insufficient for Great Xia, but it’s different for Chen Cang. Even if we truly can’t contend with the Demon Dragon, clearing the Blood Miasma Plain afterwards, saving people is definitely achievable.
"The lady’s wisdom and foresight, we are impressed!"
Chu Yan’er waved her hand slightly, turning to look westward, her eyes revealing a glimmer as she said, "In my view, the only hurdle for Chen Cang heading south after clearing the Blood Miasma Plain might be this Lord Xia." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
Recalling the battle at the Hongmen yesterday, the six seated individuals nodded in agreement, and Chen Yimou directly spoke, "This Great Xia Lord, he truly has the demeanor of a dominant ruler. Great Xia now firmly holds the position of South Ridge Dominator, being extremely vigilant towards us Outer Realm forces."
Chu Dongning immediately showed a hint of apprehension and added, "I think he’s more than just a dominant ruler. Recalling last year’s Dajue Temple turmoil, Great Xia wasn’t involved from start to finish but secretly observed, roping in Jiangxia, supporting Muyin, and during the Bashang final battle, he suddenly struck, killing the three Masters and hosting a Hongmen Banquet to redraw the Bashang territory, firmly rooting himself in the Nine Towns. In less than five months, he’s managed to decisively win over the Six Towns and the hearts of the Nine Towns’ people, taking steady steps. I’ve seen many Town-level Camp Lords, but those who can match Xia Hong are countable on one hand!"
"The key is, he seems to have uncovered that the Three Towns Chamber of Commerce incident was orchestrated by Brother Chen in secret. Yesterday, he even ordered the Three Towns to deliver the corpses and had the Six Towns send people for cooperative investigations, evidently aiming to thoroughly investigate and resolve the matter. This shows his intention to continue winning over the hearts of the Eight Towns. I believe the title of South Ridge Dominator isn’t enough for Xia Hong; his least intention is to aim for the title of Nine Towns Sovereign. If this continues, Great Xia annexing the Eight Towns seems only a matter of time!"
"Chen brother is indeed highly capable; if it were someone else, they might have been discovered. Xia Hong is certainly not easy to deal with!"
After hearing the evaluation from Chen Yimou and the other four, Chu Yan’er nodded slightly, revealing a proud look, "The more talented he is, the better. The Landgrave has always valued talent. Once he unifies the Moao South Slope Territory, Xia Hong will undoubtedly become a vital aid to me, Chen Cang."
The six all nodded, displaying expressions of agreement.
"By the way, how long ago did the team escorting Mu Longhe leave?"
"Only a quarter of an hour ago."
Upon hearing Chu Yan’er’s question, Chen Yimou immediately responded, then curiously asked, "Why does the lady ask this?"
Chu Yan’er smiled, "The jurisdiction within Xia City is indeed too strict, inspections are so frequent. At this rate, problems will easily arise. It just so happens that we were planning to visit Xia City; aren’t we missing a guide? Just in time to catch up, find an opportunity to join them."
Chen Yimou hesitated for a moment, showing concern, "Lady, wouldn’t this be inappropriate? There are two Xianyang Level experts in that group, if they see through us..."
Chu Yan’er immediately took out a silver pill bottle, reassuringly saying, "Don’t worry, just take one Blood Concealing Pill before departure, and even those two Xianyang Level experts and Xia Hong himself won’t discern our true strength."
The six showed a bit of hesitation but seeing Chu Yan’er already distributing the Dan Medicine, they said nothing further and took the medicine quickly.
"They must be taking the straight road, we need to think of a way..."
Chu Yan’er and the seven deliberated for a while, soon coming up with an idea, and the seven swiftly left the station, departing from Qinghepu towards the west. However, this time they didn’t enter the straight road, instead swiftly traversing across the snow.
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The eighth year of Da Xia, October 3rd
Hongmen City, Ministry Building
The ground floor main hall is currently bustling with many people.
Xia Chuan sat in the top seat, below him were Yuwen Dao, Yuan Cheng, Qiu Peng, Xu Ning, Lin Kai, Liu Yuan, Zhu Xing, Wang Yuan, and many other Great Xia people;
On either side of Xia Chuan, there were four seats each. Sitting in the first seat on the left was Muyin Inspection Institute Director Murong Ping, followed by Beishuo Inspection Office Director Yang Rong, Jinshan Institute Director Shangguan Yuan, and Wuchuan Institute Director Ye Yizhou;
In the right-side first seat was Jiangxia Institute Director Xiahou Qin, followed by Yangqu Institute Director Cao Tianying, Dragon Valley Institute Director Long Wenbai, and finally, Chui Mountain Institute Director Duan Xing.
The Eight Towns seating was arranged in a circular pattern to show no precedence, otherwise, the Northern Three Towns would surely object.
At this moment, in the middle of the nine seats, there were neatly placed thirty-two corpses, each face covered with many spots, clearly indicating they had been dead for a long time.
Among the eight directors, the ones with the most unpleasant expressions were the three from Beishuo Yang Rong, Yangqu Cao Tianying, and Dragon Valley Long Wenbai.
The three looked down at the bodies near their side, their pupils filled with sorrow, occasionally showing flashes of anger.
