Endless Winter: My Camp Infinite Upgrades

Chapter 364 The New Gohara Morimasa, Breakthrough and Gathering Date, First Expedition to the Waters

The seventh year of the Great Xia Dynasty, the fifth day of the tenth month, the fourth hour after nightfall.
Summer City, Inner City No. 10

dong dong dong...

There was a knock on the door from the outside. Shi Lu, the hostess who was directing the maids to set up the banquet in the main hall with her big pregnant belly, immediately smiled when she heard the knock.

“It must be Father. I’ll go open the door.”

"Madam, you have difficulty moving around, let me go!"

Shi Lu was about to open the door when the maidservant beside her beat her to it. She touched her seven-month pregnant belly and nodded with a smile.

“Grandpa must have arrived. I’ll go open the door. I’ll go open the door.”

Before the maid could even step out of the main hall, a chubby-faced little boy from the training ground outside rushed ahead and opened the door.

The child looked only five or six years old, but his height was about the same as that of an eight or nine-year-old. He had obviously been practicing boxing in the training ground and was shirtless. Although he was still too young to see any muscles, his robust physique was already beginning to show.

"You brat, slow down!"

Seeing this, Shi Lu was afraid that her son would fall, so she gave him a stern reminder. However, seeing that her son was as strong as a calf, she figured that he wouldn't be hurt if he fell, so she couldn't help but laugh.

Yuan Shao was her and Yuan Cheng's eldest son, born on the fifth day of the tenth month of the second year of the Great Xia Dynasty. Today is his fifth birthday.

In today's prosperous and wealthy Daxia, celebrating children's birthdays has become a trend. On birthdays, people prepare more food and drinks and invite their families to gather together. This allows children to feel the love of their elders and allows the busy adults to take a break and enjoy the warmth of family reunion. It is a win-win situation.

"It's a pity that Aping is in Longyou. If only he could come back!"

Thinking of her younger brother, Shi Ping, Shi Lu frowned and sighed slightly, thinking to herself, "I shouldn't have taken that arduous job as a garrison commander in the first place. Now, I can't even come home more than a few times a year. Sigh..."

Shi Ping was a member of the Yunjiao Squad. She initially worked alongside Xia Chuan, helping to manage the logistics department for a period of time. Later, she became the deputy director of the garrison department, becoming her husband Yuan Cheng's deputy.

Logically speaking, this path should be fine. Even if he doesn't get promoted to Director, as long as he helps Yuan Cheng manage the jurisdiction, he can continue to be the Deputy Director. After all, he is a third-rank official, which is something many people in Xia City would love to have.

Five years ago, after the new policies in Longshan, Shi Ping asked Xia Chuan to resign from his position as deputy director of the garrison and took the initiative to request to go to Longyou to defend a region.

The deputy commander is a third-rank official and can be stationed in Xia City; while the garrison commander is a sixth-rank official and has to stay far away from Xia City for a long time. In Shi Lu's eyes, her younger brother's request was simply inconceivable.

At first, she thought that her husband had upset her younger brother, making Shi Ping unable to stay in the garrison. She was even planning to have a fight with Yuan Cheng. But later she found out that it was not like that at all. It was all Shi Ping's own request.

She tried every means to dissuade Shi Ping, and even tried to get her husband and father to join in the persuasion. However, when Yuan Cheng and Shi Qing found out, they not only did not try to dissuade him, but also agreed with him and even praised his actions.

Shi Lu wasn't someone who hadn't seen much of the world. Although she couldn't understand her husband and father's behavior, she realized that there must be some inside story she didn't know about, so she didn't try to persuade them any further.

Shi Ping was eventually appointed as the garrison commander of Wushuang. Two years later, he was transferred to the position of garrison commander of Zhaoyang. He has now been in Longyou for a full five years.

Shi Lu is no longer the little girl from the Da Shi camp. Her eldest son, Yuan Shao, is already five years old, and she is about to give birth to her second child. As she gets older, especially after becoming a mother, she values ​​family ties more and more. Her only brother has been away from her for five years, so she naturally misses him more.

"Mom, Uncle is back!"

But today seems to be a day when wishes come true.

Upon hearing Yuan Shao's shout outside the door, Shi Lu stood up in surprise, looked up and her face immediately lit up with joy.

A large group of people walked in through the door. The father, Shi Qing, was leading the way, holding his eldest son, Yuan Shao, in his arms. Standing next to him was a young man dressed in a dark red robe. Who else could it be but his younger brother, Shi Ping?
Behind Shi Ping was his sister-in-law, Lu Xiu'e. She was holding the hand of a four-year-old boy in her left hand and carrying a baby who was not yet a year old in her arms. These were Shi Ping's two young sons and his two nephews.

"Sister, it's been so long!"

Hearing her younger brother's long-lost voice, Shi Lu's eyes immediately welled up with tears, perhaps due to severe pregnancy symptoms. She gently rubbed her eyes before laughing and saying, "You brat, why didn't you send a message beforehand? You just came back all of a sudden."

Shi Ping saw that his sister's eyes were red and his expression was slightly moved, but he was a man after all, and he quickly composed himself and said with a smile, "The transfer order issued by the jurisdiction department during the day was rushed and there was no time to send a message."

Was the troop deployment order issued during the day by the jurisdiction?
Shi Lu was taken aback by what she heard, but before she could speak, she was interrupted by Yuan Cheng's laughter as he came downstairs.

"Wow, so fast! I haven't even had a chance to tell your sister yet!"

Shi Lu turned her head and saw the smile on her husband's face. She knew perfectly well that he had been deliberately hiding it from her. She glared at him first, and then invited her father and brother's family to sit down.

And so, a lively birthday celebration began.

Today's main character should have been Yuan Shao, but Shi Ping's arrival clearly stole his thunder. However, he was young and didn't care. He casually ate a few bites of food and soon went to play with his cousin Shi Da at the nearby martial arts arena.

Seeing that her son and nephew had left, Shi Lu couldn't hold back her confusion any longer. While serving her younger brother some food, she asked, "Weren't you doing well in Zhaoyang? Why was the Commandery suddenly transferring you back?"

Hearing this, Shi Qing looked over curiously, clearly unaware of why his son had suddenly returned.

Shi Ping glanced at Yuan Cheng and only answered after seeing him nod: "Xiao Kangcheng has succeeded me as the new garrison commander of Zhaoyang. From today onwards, I will be transferred to Wuyuan to serve as the garrison commander of Wuyuan."

"Wow, you've been promoted! Congratulations!"

Shi Lu immediately realized what was happening, and her face was full of smiles.

Wuyuan was a major outpost with eight offices, and Shouzheng was a fourth-rank official. Shi Ping had been promoted two ranks in one go, which was indeed a great joy.

Upon hearing that his son had been promoted, Shi Qing's face was also full of joy. However, he clearly knew more than he did, and after thinking for a moment, he looked at Yuan Cheng and asked, "Acheng, how is Lord Xu doing?"

Shi Qing's injuries from his early years were healed by Xia Chuan two years ago. Now his basic strength has exceeded 30,000 jin, and he is in the stage of reshaping his skin membrane. Some time ago, he was appointed as the steward of the ancestral temple. When Xu Ning had an accident last time, he was the first to notice it through the ancestral spirit tablet and then reported it to Xia Chuan.

Yuan Cheng shook his head, a look of worry on his face, and said, "I've visited him quite a few times these past few days, but he's still in a daze, unable to speak, and doesn't recognize anyone."

He, Xu Ning, Yue Feng, Lin Kai, and their group were all among the earliest followers of Xia Hong since the Tupo era. Their bond was strong, and since he lived at number 10 and Xu Ning at number 15, their homes were close by. They were well aware of any news or disturbances happening in each other's homes.

Shi Lu then realized why her younger brother had been transferred to Wuyuan. She sighed slightly, "No wonder Madam Xu has been coming out less often lately, and Xiao An and Xiao Ping haven't come to visit Ashao for a long time either."

Thinking of Xu Ning's current condition, Yuan Cheng sighed slightly and said in a deep voice, "I don't know what methods those monsters from Dajue Temple used to turn Xu Ning into this. Fortunately, he has been given a second chance at life. The lord said that no matter what method is used in the future, he will be cured and he will definitely be fine."

Upon hearing this last sentence, everyone in the hall nodded slightly, clearly having great confidence in Lord Xia Hong.

"Wuyuan is now a crucial location. To the east, past the two small outposts of Songyang Ridge and Baiyang, lies Qinghepu, where Dajue Temple is located. If you go there to serve as the garrison commander, you will not only be responsible for the internal affairs of Wuyuan, but also take over Xu Ning's previous deployment in Qinghepu, and there are also the nine to the east..."

At this point, Yuan Cheng immediately stopped, realizing he shouldn't say too much here, and changed his words, saying, "After Xu Ning's accident, no one has been in charge there. The Minister specifically asked me to transfer you back from Zhaoyang, which shows how much he trusts you. You should pay more attention to this."

"Okay, brother-in-law!"

After listening to Yuan Cheng's instructions, Shi Ping's expression turned slightly solemn. He nodded emphatically, his eyes showing both seriousness and intense excitement.

As soon as he returned, he went to the Hall of State Affairs. Xia Chuan, the Director of the Department, gave him a basic overview of the situation and explained what key tasks he would be responsible for after arriving in Wuyuan. He now had a clear understanding of these tasks.

"Wuyuan is currently the only major outpost on the north bank of the Xinghe River, and it can be considered the first outpost for the Great Xia's eastward expansion. Beyond Qinghepu is Jiuzhen. As Si Cheng clearly stated, Dajue Temple is currently at war with Jiuzhen, and the Great Xia's eastward expansion is very likely to begin soon. Serving as the commander of Wuyuan here will definitely provide plenty of opportunities to make meritorious contributions, so I must seize them. It's time for me to be promoted from my ninth-rank title!"

Shi Ping pondered to himself, barely able to contain his excitement. He picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, only managing to calm himself down after a long while.

In the Great Xia Dynasty's second year of the Longyou War, he only participated in the defense of the hive. However, since he only broke through to the Cold-resistant level during the war, he did not accumulate many military merits and missed the first batch of titles.

After the new policies in Longshan, he resigned from his position as deputy director of the jurisdiction for several reasons. First, he felt unworthy of the position because he had not been granted a title. Second, he realized that he was not experienced enough and would not be able to win the support of the people if he continued to serve as deputy director. Third, when the Longshan council was held that year, Xia Chuan's proposal for him to be the head of Longshan was rejected by the lord himself, and Yue Feng was replaced.

The first two things were subjective reasons, but the third thing made Shi Ping realize that in Lord Xia Hong's eyes, he clearly lacked experience in training outside. This really prompted him to make up his mind to resign from his position as deputy commander and ask to go out and govern a region.

In retrospect, his choice was clearly the right one.

During his two years as the garrison commander of Wushuang, he not only maintained Wushuang's profit ranking among the top, but also took advantage of Wushuang's central location to actively plan all the major transportation routes within Longyou. He also suggested to the artisan department that straight roads should be built in two sizes, five meters and eight meters, according to the importance of the station, which was successfully adopted and is now being used throughout the Great Xia.

After serving as the garrison commander of Wushuang for two years, he successfully gained the approval of the local garrison and was transferred to the position of garrison commander of Zhaoyang.

Zhaoyang was also a small outpost, but it was located at the foot of Beiman Mountain, and its resources were significantly better than those of other small outposts, so its status was naturally more important.

During his three years as the garrison commander of Zhaoyang, his performance was even better. His earnings consistently ranked among the top five of all external outposts in Daxia, and for several months he even surpassed the major outpost of Hanqiong, squeezing into the top three.

If you perform well, you will naturally be noticed by the Eight Ministries and the Chief Justice. The fact that Xia Chuan was able to transfer you to such an important place as Wuyuan to take charge is proof of that.

The key point is that this time the lord did not deny himself.

Does this also mean that I have gained the lord's approval?
Shi Ping clenched his fist slightly, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Oh, right, there's something else I forgot to tell you..."

Suddenly, Yuan Cheng thought of something and continued to Shi Ping, "It seems that the lord's family went to Wuyuan three days ago. I don't know about the madam and the two princes yet, but the lord will probably stay in Wuyuan for a while. Don't make a fool of yourself and embarrass me and Si Cheng."

With the battle between Dajue Temple and Jiuzhen imminent, and Wuyuan being the closest, it's not hard to deduce that Xia Hong would need to be stationed there as a precaution.

Shi Ping was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then his expression became even more serious. He nodded and said, "I understand, brother-in-law. I will do my best."

His appointment to Wuyuan was definitely Xia Chuan's decision, and the transfer order was given to him by the jurisdiction department. Yuan Cheng, the director, also contributed his efforts. If any problems arise after he takes office, both of them will definitely be held responsible.

"We must do a good job and not let Si Cheng and my brother-in-law down!"

………………

October 9th, 131st year of the Moo calendar
"Heh...heh...ah..."

Inside a wooden house near the main building in Hexia Village.

Xiang Liang sat in a wooden tub, letting out extremely painful and suppressed roars. As Bai Shanqiu kept pouring beast blood onto him, his roars became more and more painful, and his skin was constantly being torn and rebuilt.

Bai Shanqiu looked at Xiang Liang's bulging veins and the trembling of every muscle in his body. Although he didn't say anything, his eyes were full of shock, and he even wanted to stop watching several times.

"Is that enough? Why are you working so hard? You've already gained five pounds."

Hearing Bai Shanqiu's words, Xiang Liang forced his eyes open and stammered, "Continue... I... must... break through... tonight..."

Bai Shanqiu hesitated for a moment, then scooped up another spoonful of beast blood and poured it directly onto the surface.

laugh…………

Xiang Liang's entire body was cracking and smoking, and the reconstruction process could not keep up with the rate of destruction, clearly exceeding the limit.

But he still gritted his teeth and persevered, worried that he wouldn't be able to hold on. He put the iron block that he had prepared earlier into his mouth and bit it.

"Just one last spoonful. Hang in there, you should be able to do it!"

Bai Shanqiu was already terrified, but seeing Xiang Liang's determined gaze, he still poured the last spoonful of beast blood directly onto him.

"Hehe..."

The ten-forged iron block in Xiang Liang's mouth had been bitten halfway through, and he could only roar through his throat. Clearly, he had reached a critical point, and he swung his fists and slammed them hard against the bottom of the wooden basin.

boom!
The wooden basin shattered instantly, and the powerful shockwave forced Bai Shanqiu to retreat one or two meters. After all the force was released, Xiang Liang was also completely exhausted and collapsed to the ground.

Bai Shanqiu rushed forward and supported him. Seeing blood seeping from his skin pores and his skin recovering at a rate several times faster than before, the worry on his face instantly turned into joy.

"Good lad, you really succeeded! This is the first time I've ever seen a superior battle physique born. You have a bright future ahead of you!"

Xiang Liang had already fainted, so he couldn't hear these words.

Bai Shanqiu stared at Xiang Liang, whose eyes were tightly closed, his face filled with astonishment. Xiang Liang was quite talented; not only Bai Shanqiu, but Xu Ning also knew this, otherwise he wouldn't have chosen him from among so many people in Wuyuan to come and infiltrate Hexia Village together.

But it was still far beyond his expectations that it was this good.

"When I came here at the beginning of the year, his basic strength was only over 80,000 jin. I thought he was at most a good medium-level combat body. This kid actually suppressed it for more than half a year and managed to raise it to over 103,000 jin before breaking through."

During the skin remodeling stage, the basic strength increases to 100,000 jin, which is a superior battle body. Once you break through, you will have the strength of two manes. Bai Shanqiu is an elder of the Great Xia Dynasty. He knows very well that there are very few people in the Great Xia Dynasty with the aptitude of a superior battle body.

Of all the people he knew who possessed superior combat physiques, such as Xu Ning, Yuan Cheng, Qiu Peng, Yue Feng, and Lu Yang, weren't they all big shots in the camp?

Although Bai Shanqiu has the cultivation level of the Cold Resistance level, he does not have the aptitude for battle. When he broke through, he was only at the level of one mane, and now he is only at the mid-stage of the Cold Resistance level, with a strength of just over three manes.

Xiang Liang, on the other hand, possessed the strength of more than two manes upon his breakthrough.

Thinking of this, Bai Shanqiu couldn't help but feel a hint of envy in his eyes, but it quickly turned into a smile as he murmured, "It's fate that I played the role of grandfather and grandson with this kid. There's still a bond between us, and this kid is a grateful person. He'll definitely get some benefits from this in the future, hehe..."

Bai Shanqiu smiled, cleaned Xiang Liang up, changed his clothes, and then put him on the bed, staying by his side.

More than an hour later, Xiang Liang finally woke up.

"Thank you so much, Elder Bai!"

Seeing that he was so clean and had changed his clothes, Xiang Liang bowed to Bai Shanqiu before even checking his physical condition.

Bai Shanqiu waved his hand and laughed, "It's nothing, just take a look at your power after the breakthrough!"

Xiang Liang nodded, then a look of excitement appeared on his face as he clenched his fist to sense the state of his skin membrane and the improvement in his basic strength.

A moment later, his face was full of joy.

"2.2 bristles, that's 14,000 jin more than I expected, that's fantastic!"

"After a breakthrough, your strength doesn't exactly double without any error. There will definitely be a small amount of overflow growth. However, an overflow of 14,000 jin like you is still very rare. You're amazing!"

Bai Shanqiu, being an experienced person, explained and even praised him afterward. Then, as if remembering something, he continued to ask, "Why are you in such a hurry to break through? We're fighting for Dajue Temple, and we don't really have to exert ourselves. We're just hanging around and mainly gathering information."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Liang nodded first, then shook his head and said, "Old Bai is right. Of course, we won't fight for Dajue Temple. Our main task is to gather information. But swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield. My strength is too weak, and if something happens, I'll only be a burden to you..."

At this point, Xiang Liang paused, his expression gradually becoming serious, and continued:

"Moreover, the fire in Qinghe Village happened on the 28th, and it took Dajue Temple four days to issue a Buddhist decree to summon people from three villages and eighteen families. The assembly time was set for the 15th, which is so late. I always felt that this battle was not so simple. If we are stronger, we can be prepared for any eventuality."

Upon hearing this, Bai Shanqiu's expression hardened slightly. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head and said, "My considerations are not as thorough as yours. It's just that I'm so much older than you..."

"Mr. Bai, you flatter me. I come from humble origins, so it's natural that I have a lot of thoughts."

Bai Shanqiu waved his hand and said, "We are all people of Great Xia, what is this about being humble or not? What you say makes sense, and I will naturally listen to you. Now that I think about it, Dajue Temple is indeed taking this battle very seriously. If that's the case, then we must hurry up and report the news back. I will also go with you on this conscription. We need to have Lord Xu revise the contact methods, otherwise, once the great battle begins, we will both be in the army and won't even have a chance to send a message."

Xiang Liang nodded: "Perfect timing. Once the big battle begins, many people will be drawn away from Hexia Village, leaving the area much more vulnerable. It would be best to have Xia Cheng send a few more spies to infiltrate the village."

The two discussed it for a while and quickly drafted a letter, which Bai Shanqiu would secretly send out when it was dawn and there were few people in the village.

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The seventh year of the Great Xia Dynasty, the sixth day of the tenth month

"Go, Daddy! Kill that big red fish!"

"Mom, Mom, look! Dad is so amazing! He knocked that big fish monster down again! He's so good!"

………………

On the north bank of the Xinghe River, there is a snow-covered forest about two kilometers away.

At the top of a large tree, Xia Yuyao and Xia Yusheng were being led by their mother, Li Xuanling, one on each side. Both of them were pointing to the south bank of the river, waving their arms and cheering, and gesturing for their mother, Li Xuanling, to look.

Unlike the two children's excited gestures, Li Xuanling looked at the south bank of the river with a clear sense of worry in her eyes.

Behind the mother and her two children stood six burly figures: Meng Ying, Cheng Guang, Jiang Ping, Sun Yan, Yue Qian, and Song Kang. The six of them were also staring intently at the sky above the southern riverbank, their faces filled with astonishment.

"The red carp monster the lord spoke of, is it really that powerful?"

"It can conjure ice with its breath, create wind with its body, manipulate water at will, and fly through the air. This is no ordinary beast king, is it?"

"No wonder the old folks used to say that water is the most dangerous place. This red carp monster is probably unmatched in the entire Great Xia except for the lord."

"Definitely! With that breath-frozen technique, look ahead, the entire kilometer-long shoreline is frozen solid. A normal cold-resistant level would definitely not be able to withstand it!"

………………

“Screech…”

On the south bank of the river, a giant red carp, nearly two hundred meters long, was suspended above the water, its blood-red mouth wide open, emitting a piercing, bird-like cry as it faced a crimson fireball.

Its body was covered with crimson scales, each half a meter long, resembling a complete set of crimson armor. Its mouth was full of fine, sharp, white teeth, and cold air constantly spewed out from its throat. Its cheeks were like two hundred-meter-long golden tassels fluttering on both sides of its body.

Incredibly, its enormous 200-meter-long body is completely suspended above the water surface.

But if you look closely, you'll see a thin layer of water mist underneath, as if it's supporting it.

The ice on the river below it had completely shattered, and the water flowing slowly eastward was a pitch-black color, making it impossible to see anything beneath the surface.

“Screech…”

The red carp monster let out another sharp cry, its two black and white pupils filled with rage as it stared intently at the red fireball in front of it.

"Aquatic cold beasts are far more intelligent than terrestrial cold beasts! Even in this state, they're still threatening me to retreat. Interesting..."

The crimson fireball was none other than Xia Hong in full power.

A fierce burst of flames erupted around him, and the blood-red horizontal blade in his right hand, illuminated by the flames, emitted a vivid, glassy luster, dazzling yet conveying an extremely bloodthirsty and eerie feeling.

Sensing the threat in the Crimson Carp Monster's cry, Xia Hong revealed a thoughtful expression. He then slightly tightened his grip on the Cold Blood Blade in his right hand, looking at the Crimson Carp Monster with no attempt to conceal the killing intent in his eyes.

"Its strength is probably over nine jun, but the cold air it exhales from its throat poses a certain threat to me. Moreover, it clearly has a home-field advantage in water combat, and its agility far surpasses mine..."

Xia Hong had been fighting this red carp monster for more than ten minutes, so he had a certain understanding of its strength and abilities.

He paused slightly, a cold glint in his eyes:
"But these alone are not enough to bridge the gap in strength between us!"

He gripped the newly reforged Frostblood Blade, suddenly lunged forward, and slashed horizontally at the Crimson Carp Monster's forehead.

laugh…………

Seeing that its threat had failed, the red carp monster revealed its ferocity, and a cold mist suddenly condensed in its throat, transforming into a white arrow that flew fiercely towards Xia Hong.

At the same time, its golden cheeks swayed slightly, and the river water beneath its body accelerated wildly, instantly gathering into a ball that broke through the ice and formed a giant wave of cold air tens of meters high, rushing towards Xia Hong.

boom…………

Xia Hong's body jolted violently, and the flames that had been surrounding him suddenly expanded intensely, causing the temperature within a mile radius to rise instantly, evaporating most of the giant wave of cold air.

Keng!
At the same time, Xia Hong swung his sword and cut off the white arrow spat out by the red carp monster, then continued flying forward, soon getting to within twenty meters of the red carp monster.

After being deflected by the arrow, it became embedded in the shore, instantly freezing the entire area within a hundred meters. Even the snow mist in mid-air was not spared, quickly condensing into icicles that fluttered to the ground.

唳…………

The giant wave was evaporated, the white arrow was deflected, but the Crimson Carp Monster was still not willing to give in. It swung its golden gills on both sides of its face, and an even larger wave gathered again, rolling in from behind and rushing towards Xia Hong once more.

"Finally, we can get a bit more intense. Let's see just how capable you really are. Trying to dominate this area of ​​water won't be that easy!"

Seeing that the giant wave behind the Red Carp Monster was already over a hundred meters high, almost covering its body, and feeling the terrifying power of the wave, Xia Hong's gaze narrowed slightly. Although he did not stop diving, he tightened his grip on the knife.

call out…………

The moment the giant wave crashed in, Xia Hong switched to gripping the sword with both hands and slashed down fiercely at the head of the Crimson Carp Monster. Behind him, a thousand-foot-tall skeletal phantom materialized again, mimicking his posture. Even the phantom held a blood-red longsword hundreds of feet long, seemingly enlarged to the same size.

boom…………

As the longsword slashed down, intense, scorching heat spread rapidly with the falling blade, colliding violently with the giant icy wave unleashed by the red carp monster. In the instant of the alternation of hot and cold, a large white shockwave was formed, instantly enveloping a riverbank area of ​​three to four kilometers in radius.

Click...

"bingo!"

Xia Hong broke through the white mist and felt his greatsword strike the target. His pupils immediately showed a hint of excitement. He then instantly moved forward, trying to expand his victory.

But as he charged forward, he only bumped into a slippery golden fish gill. He reached out and grabbed the more than 30-meter-long gill, then looked up at the river again, but the red carp monster was nowhere to be seen.

"They just ran away like that!"

Xia Hong looked down at the dark water beneath the surface of the river, his brow furrowing, and immediately abandoned the idea of ​​going into the water to chase after them.

"Not only do they have a great home advantage and are much more intelligent, but they also have such a powerful ability to control water. It seems that aquatic cold beasts are much more troublesome than terrestrial cold beasts. I just don't know how dense the aquatic cold beasts are."

Xia Hong looked down at the shattered ice below, his expression shifting slightly.

Now that the red carp monster has been driven away, he can safely explore underwater species.

"The Dragon Carp Pill from Jiangxia Town and the Green Cod Pill from Bashang Town should both originate from aquatic species. With such a large body of water, Great Xia should soon have these two kinds of pills, and..."

Xia Hong turned his head and looked at the unknown and precious aquatic plants on the shore, his face full of smiles.

In June of the second year of the Great Xia Dynasty, he came to the shore for the first time and saw these precious aquatic plants. When he was driven away by the red carp monster, he only managed to pull up five of the same plants in his haste. Later, they were identified as Qingfu grass.

Xia Hong still remembers the description of Qingfu Grass: a spiritual herb for beasts that can help beasts develop intelligence and improve their strength. It can also be used by humans for alchemy, but there is currently no recipe for its synthesis.

This description alone shows that the Green Lotus Grass is extremely precious, and anything that can grow alongside such a precious spiritual herb must be extraordinary.

"The character '荥' is finally truly fitting for today!"

Xia Hong turned his head and looked at the countless precious spiritual plants of all kinds on the shore, his eyes filled with joy.

Just then, Li Xuanling also came over with her two children.

"Daddy chased away that big fish monster! He's so amazing!"

“I knew all along that Father would beat it away.”

Hearing the children's cheers, Xia Hong's face was full of smiles. He turned his head and saw the two little ones running towards him, so he went straight to meet them.

　My ranking has plummeted recently, so please vote for me! My update frequency shouldn't be low, it's just that they've all been combined into one chapter. With the water area secured, the strength of Great Xia will experience another surge. The great battle begins tomorrow, it's time to pick up bargains!
　　
　
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