Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1334: Chapter 434: Making Connections, Setting Off, Beining Sword Master, Arrival at Jinyang (Part 4)

Han Li’s expression immediately brightened at the words, and he nodded emphatically.

Although Lu Yang’s change in expression was subtle, Xia Hong noticed it and immediately understood why Lu Yang reacted that way. With a smile, he waved his hand and said, "This time when I go to Jinyang Village, I don’t need you to accompany me. Just let Han Li accompany me..."

At that, Xia Hong paused and lightly laughed as he asked Han Li, "The 99th place in the youth group of the Martial Arts Competition, have you received all the rewards for it?"

Being asked personally by Xia Hong, Han Li’s expression became somewhat excited. He quickly nodded and bowed, saying, "Reporting to the lord, fifty thousand taels of silver, five Yangyuan Pills, Thousand Forged Weapons, refined salt, and other items were all given to me. I’ve already converted all the silver into Contribution Value and exchanged it for cultivation resources."

"That’s good, I’ve heard about your grandfather. He will certainly be very happy to know that you have improved so much this year and received so many cultivation resources!"

Putting aside Han Li’s excited reaction for now, Lu Yang, who was standing nearby, had already come to his senses and nodded silently in his heart.

The investment Great Xia made in Han Li was not insignificant. Not to mention the bond of master and disciple formed over the year, just the rewards from this Martial Arts Competition were enough to turn Han Peng’s heart back.

Judging from the financial power Han Peng demonstrated in Hongmen City last year, Cai Qiu hadn’t invested much in him, at least not compared to Great Xia.

It’s also good to let Han Li accompany Xia Hong alone. Lu Yang was generally confident in his disciple, but he had to be wary of Han Peng. But then again, since Xia Hong was personally going, if Han Peng had ulterior motives, his demise would be quite miserable.

"Do not give up monitoring Guyang Village in Dongchuan. Chen Cang is now the only line heading south to Nine Towns. If they do have any movements, the first to respond will definitely be here. Any situation must be reported to Xia City promptly."

Lu Yang immediately bowed and whispered, "Worry not, lord. In March, I had Hou Bing’s Jin Han Team spread out and lurk in various places throughout the Dongchuan district. Inside Guyang Village, we already have two spies. If there’s any movement, I can receive the news at the first instance."

Xia Hong nodded lightly and then asked, "Have you stationed people in Jinyang Village as well?"

Lu Yang immediately nodded, "I stationed the Zhaoyuan Squad there, and, speaking of which, their captain, Li Hu, the lord should have some impression, right?"

Li Hu...

Xia Hong pondered for a moment, then smiled and asked, "Is it Li Hu from Longshan Li Family?"

Lu Yang nodded and said, "Captain Li Hu and Deputy Captain Yang Zhong, both young individuals are quite commendable. In the third year of Da Xia, when they first arrived at East Ridge, I recall both only had Earth-digging Realm Limit cultivation, and their basic strength was less than forty-five thousand. Zhaoyuan Squad was just a low-level squad;

Six years have passed, and these two are now notably different. Captain Li Hu broke through to the Cold Resistance Level with a basic strength of 120,000 pounds and possesses Superior Battle Body Talent, currently in Late-stage Cold Resistance cultivation, with strength of eighteen Zong; Deputy Captain Yang Zhong’s talent is slightly weaker, only Intermediate Battle Body, currently also in Late-stage Cold Resistance cultivation, with strength of twelve Zong.

Their Zhaoyuan Squad was promoted to an Advanced Team last year, and at the end of last year, I dispatched them to Jinyang Village. Li Hu has a nimble mind and has already mixed into the position of deputy leader of Jinyang Village."

Xia Hong laughingly nodded at this, remembering clearly that when they managed to conquer Long Mountain, Li Hu and Yang Zhong played very significant roles.

Though Li Hu would never admit it, he indeed was the son of Li Xuantiang, with Longshan Li Family blood running through him, making him simultaneously the great-grandson of Li Tiancheng and the nephew of Li Xuanling, so he should call Li Xuanling ’aunt.’

Calculated in that way, he was technically Li Hu’s uncle.

"Breaking through with 120,000 pounds, Superior Battle Body, now having eighteen Zong of strength, seems like Li Hu is indeed quite diligent..."

While chatting, Xia Hong lightly increased his pace.

Of course, he still took care of the three people behind him.

This time he decided to walk, primarily to chat extensively with Lu Yang about the situation in Beishuo along the way. If he truly wanted to haste, he would have flown directly to Beishuo.

"Lu Yun, Han Li, come over!"

Seeing the package on Xia Hong’s shoulder, Lu Yang interrupted his speech and suddenly called Lu Yun and Han Li over, then suggested to Xia Hong, "Lord, let the two young ones help you with that package?"

Xia Hong’s expression turned quite peculiar upon hearing his suggestion.

Lu Yun and Han Li were even more direct, eager to show their capabilities. Upon receiving Lu Yang’s eye indication, they immediately stepped forward to help unload the package.

"No, no, no..."

Xia Hong hurriedly refused, but he was a step late. The package was already sliding off his shoulder.

Lu Yun and Han Li instinctively reached out to catch it, but then,

Crack...

Their arms dislocated with a cracking sound. If Xia Hong hadn’t caught the package in time with his arm, it surely wouldn’t have been just a dislocation.

"This..."

"How can it be so heavy?"

Lu Yun and Han Li looked at the package, their expressions instantly turning dazed. The moment they saw Xia Hong easily re-sling the package over his back, their pupils trembled with shock and disbelief.

"If they can’t carry it, let me do it! Lord."

Seeing his disciples unable to even lift the package, Lu Yang frowned but still quickly stepped forward, ready to help Xia Hong personally.

"No, my package weighs over twenty million pounds, you can’t carry it either..."

After saying this, seeing Lu Yang’s face full of disbelief directed at him, Xia Hong shook his head and set down the package, hooking it with one hand while inviting him to experience the weight.

Lu Yang, full of disbelief, walked forward, supporting the bottom of the package with both hands, and tried to lift it up.

"Urgh..."

His face flushed red from exertion, yet he couldn’t lift the package an inch. If he hadn’t seen Xia Hong easily hooking it with one hand, he might have suspected Xia Hong was purposely holding it down.

"Over twenty million pounds, this package..."

Ultimately, Lu Yang gave up, looking at the package with eyes full of astonishment.

Ten thousand pounds equating to one Zong, over twenty million pounds equating to over two hundred Zong. If converted into Xianyang Level power units, that would equal 2 Jun, meaning without Xianyang Level cultivation, it’s impossible to lift this package, let alone carry it.

Yet Xia Hong not only could carry it but also could lift it with one hand.

The key here was, after walking from Xia City to this point, roughly over fifty to sixty kilometers, Xia Hong remained perfectly composed.

"The lord’s strength, what level has it reached, this..."

Recovering from his shock, Lu Yang’s heart was filled with astonishment, his eyes ablaze with fervor and admiration as he looked at Xia Hong’s back.

Unlike him, Lu Yun and Han Li had no real concept of Xianyang Level. Upon hearing the weight of over twenty million pounds, their expressions turned numb, reflecting disbelief and incomprehension.

"Two thousand million pounds, one package, how is this possible?"

"It must be fake? But our master can’t even lift it!"

From Xia City to Hanqiong is only just over a hundred kilometers, and then following the Cold Jade Secret Tunnel up to the East Ridge headquarters is about forty kilometers.

The party of four quickly crossed this distance, arriving at East Ridge.

Xia Hong didn’t linger long at East Ridge; after meeting with Zhao Hu, Wang Tao, Zhu Shun, and other leaders of the East Ridge Eight Departments, he departed for Jinshan Town.

This time he no longer slowly journeyed but instead lifted Han Li and flew directly towards Jinshan Town Yinhe Valley.

Upon arriving at Yinhe Valley, he followed Han Li’s directions and flew towards the location of Jinyang Village.

Soon, he arrived at Jinyang Village.