Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 894: Chapter 339: The Changes of Li Hu and Yang Zhong, the Hou Family’s Opportunity, Advice (Part 3)

Speaking of this, Li Hu paused slightly, his pupils revealing a look of astonishment: "The last time I submitted prey to the Camp Supply Department, I heard that when Director Yuwen Sizheng broke through, his basic strength approached six Manes, enough to crush ordinary late-stage Cold Resistance level masters; and Minister is even more terrifying, with a basic strength exceeding six Manes upon breakthrough. Even if we trained to death, we might not compare."

Yang Zhong’s expression froze upon hearing this, then he shook his head with a bitter smile.

Speaking like this, Li Hu’s talent in Xia City is really nothing special.

He suddenly thought of something and whispered to Li Hu: "Hu Zi, do you know what our lord’s basic strength was when he broke through to Cold Resistance level?"

Upon hearing this question, Li Hu furrowed his brows in thought and recalled the night when Long Mountain was breached, remembering Xia Hong’s divine posture as he bent the Iron Stake Wall with a single kick, his eyes still filled with involuntary amazement.

"I don’t know, but it must be beyond our imagination!"

Both of them fell silent for a moment, finally tacitly skipping the topic.

Li Hu thought of something and suddenly asked: "By the way, we’re setting off for East Ridge tomorrow night. Have you informed all the team members?"

"All eighteen members have been notified."

After Yang Zhong answered, a hint of curiosity appeared on his face: "Hanqiong was suddenly demoted to an ordinary outpost, and the original seven departments are moving to East Ridge. Why didn’t Lord Lu bring people from Hanqiong directly but returned to Xia City to select five hundred people? Did you hear the reasons, Hu Zi?"

Upon hearing this, Li Hu’s brow furrowed slightly, his face full of confusion, but he quickly shook his head with a smile: "Whatever the reason, it must be a good thing that our Zhaoyuan Squad was selected to go to the new outpost with Lord Lu. Three days ago, when I went to the Camp Supply Department to receive the notice, I saw the list. Among the five hundred people going, ours is the only low-level team. The remaining four hundred eighty people, eighty are members of the East Sun and Steel Mane two Advanced Teams, and the remaining four hundred are full members of eight Intermediate Hunting Teams.

And I heard from Lord Hong Tian that this opportunity to go to East Ridge is extremely rare, with a high probability of earning military merit. Many Intermediate Squads in the East Second District are desperate to go, but were all eliminated by Lord Lu, who instead called out the name of our Zhaoyuan Squad."

Hong Tian is the Defender of the East Second District, evidently the one responsible for recruitment this time.

Upon hearing this, Yang Zhong was momentarily stunned, his face instantly showing a look of surprise.

Opportunities to earn military merit indeed make many people eager to go.

Obtaining a noble title grants the qualification to ascend the hall and meet the lord, along with various treatments associated with the title. Not to mention the transcendent status after gaining the title, just the annual noble salary is enough to drive everyone in Xia City insane.

They are no exception!

But only one low-level team among five hundred people.

And many Intermediate Squads were eliminated, while Zhaoyuan Squad’s name was called?

Yang Zhong pondered for a long time without finding a reason, so he continued:

"I’ve never heard of the place name East Ridge, and it’s not marked on the Map of the Great Xia in the Camp Supply Department, so it should be a newly discovered territory that can connect with other camps, thus providing opportunities for military merit!"

Li Hu nodded heavily, his expression excited: "Both of us have currently accumulated 300 military merit points. If we are moved to East Ridge this time, and can acquire another 200 military merit points, then we can obtain a noble title and ascend the hall!"

A noble title and ascending the hall!

Upon hearing these four words, Yang Zhong’s face was full of shock.

Yet this time, he was unexpectedly a bit more clear-headed than Li Hu.

"But such a precious opportunity, how could it fall to us? Even if Lord Lu truly needed a low-level hunting team, there are at least a dozen low-level teams in the East Second District stronger than us!"

In response to this, Li Hu’s eyes clearly flashed with some conjecture but he said nothing.

"Could it be..."

Yang Zhong reacted at this moment, but his words were cut off by an aged voice.

"What else could it be?

The newly discovered East Ridge outpost has immense strategic value. Anyone with insight can see that going there means military merit, so not only do people from your East Second District want to go, but there are also many people from the Inner City looking for Lu Yang. Were it not for Lu Yang’s prior explanation that no other Advanced Teams would be taken besides him and Zhao Hu, his doorstep would probably be trampled down.

Madam explained in advance, and coupled with the old man’s brazen request for his help, this opportunity was sought for you Zhaoyuan Squad!"

As the voice fell, Li Tiancheng, dressed in white, also stood in front of them. Li Tiancheng’s mood was evidently good lately, and despite his grandson and grandson-in-law glaring angrily at him, he showed no anger, maintaining a gentle smile as he looked at them.

The hot-tempered Yang Zhong stood right up, not treating Li Tiancheng as an elder at all, and said in fury: "Article 18 of Xia Law states no one shall trespass residences in the city; you..."

"Article 19 of Xia Law states the Prison Department, when investigating cases, has the authority to enter any residence in Xia City temporarily;

Since you’re so familiar with Xia Law, you must also be familiar with Xia Li.

The ’Ritual Chapter’ of Xia Li also specifies that any civilian meeting a noble must perform the subordinate ritual; Furthermore, the courtesy of filial piety in the ’Ritual Chapter’ states one must perform a bowing ritual to blood relatives of elder generation. Since you revere Xia Law and Xia Li so, it stands to reason you will not defy it, come on! This old man is waiting for your ritual."

But unfortunately, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Tiancheng.

What followed from Li Tiancheng stifled his expression immediately.