Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1103: Chapter 382: Fate and Timing, Troops Gather at Bashang, Renowned Across 9 Towns, Shocked and Pale (Part 2)

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Amidst the silence, a series of quick and light footsteps suddenly emanated from outside the hall.

Yuwen Dao heard the sound and his expression froze momentarily. The others in the room were initially stunned, but quickly reacted, each with a mischievous expression, looking towards Yuwen Dao at the top.

”That sound of footsteps, is it Miss Murong?”

”That young lady has returned to town for just one day and has already sought out the Director four or five times.”

”The battles at Yumen and Fushan, defeating Shangguan Ning, capturing Qin Yuan Yi alive, the Director displayed his great skill, and Miss Murong saw it all—being captivated is only natural.”

”With a person like the Director, what girl wouldn’t be enchanted upon seeing him?”

”Hahaha...”

...

”Get out, get out, you’re all just idle, aren’t you? Go take a rest.”

With everyone teasing continuously, the often stern Yuwen Dao rarely showed a hint of annoyance on his face, waving everyone away.

”The Director is already twenty-five this year, don’t be shy!”

”As Xia Li says, when a man grows up, he should marry; when a woman grows up, she should wed...”

”Miss Murong is known as the pearl of Muyin, her looks and talent are top-notch, a perfect match with Lord Chief!”

”The age fits too, I, Zhu Yang, agree with this marriage.”

”Hahahaha, since Zhu Yang agrees, it must be arranged.”

...

Amidst heading out, they couldn’t help but toss back a few cheeky comments.

Even Yuwen Yong rarely showed a smile, pausing as if intending to speak seriously, but seeing Yuwen Dao waving repeatedly, not giving him a chance to speak, he had no choice but to bow and exit with the others.

Once everyone left, Yuwen Dao’s expression relaxed slightly.

Meanwhile, a girl in red quickly walked in from outside the hall.

It was customary for the upper echelons of Muyin Town to wear clothes with hints of red, and Murong Yan was no exception. Walking quickly, her slightly long crimson skirt swayed gently. Before she even entered, upon seeing Yuwen Dao, her bright and charming face already wore a playful smile.

Praised as the pearl of Muyin, Murong Yan was not just the top cultivation talent of the whole town; her beauty was indeed top-tier among women of her age, with a good reputation in all Nine Towns.

Since Murong Yan turned fifteen, not only from within Muyin Town but suitors from the other Eight Towns have often sought Murong Chui for marriage proposals. Given Murong Chui’s status, those who dare visit for marriage naturally hold significant positions—mostly from the Xianyang family in the Nine Towns. Yet, Murong Chui stubbornly refused them all.

”Brother Yuwen, my father and four uncles have assured me: no one will trouble your brother anymore, rest assured.”

Hearing Murong Yan’s words, Yuwen Dao barely reacted, merely nodding lightly.

This was within his expectations all along. With Murong Yan’s demise, those most benefited were the second branch of the Murong Family; they couldn’t avoid supporting Yuwen Yong.

”Brother Yuwen, you haven’t yet breached the Peak of Cold Resistance, have you?”

Yuwen Dao nodded. Though his current basic strength was at 32 tufts, he was at the late-stage Cold Resistance cultivation. With his nearly six-tuft top-grade battle body, there was still about 15 tufts more potential for increase.

Upon hearing his answer, Murong Yan suddenly showed a trace of shyness, drew a small iron bottle from her bosom, and handed it over directly.

”Brother Yuwen, your talent is so excellent—you’ll definitely break through before me. Once you breach the Peak of Cold Resistance, you can only increase strength through other means. These are Dragon Carp Pills I saved over the years, totaling 21—I’m giving them to you.”

After finishing, her cheeks had already turned red to her ears. The words ”I’m giving them to you” were almost inaudible, unless one was very close.

Yuwen Dao looked at the Dragon Carp Pills Murong Yan handed over, his expression instantly turned complicated, raising his head to see her face filled with extreme tension, knowing the immense courage Murong Yan summoned for such an act, unsure how to refuse without hurting her.

”Miss Murong, I recall the Dragon Carp Pill isn’t cheap in your Nine Towns: 180,000 silver coins per pill, totaling nearly 2 million. Such a precious gift, I cannot accept. Besides, Dragon Carp Pills and Green Cod Pills are also available in Great Xia Town, I’m not short on them. Please take them back!”

With Ice Abyss regulation 10 silver coins per pound, 2 million silver equates to solidly 200,000 pounds of silver, a considerable sum anywhere.

In giving such a valuable gift, Murong Yan’s intentions were clear all along. Yet, Yuwen Dao politely declined.

Being rejected by Yuwen Dao, Murong Yan’s once red-tinted face instantly paled, staring at Yuwen Dao in disbelief.

Clenching her lips tightly, her pale small face suddenly showed a hint of stubbornness, forcing back tears, directly stepping toward Yuwen Dao, feeling terribly wronged: ”Brother Yuwen, we’ve been together day and night for nearly a month—you certainly have feelings for me, I can see that. Besides, if you didn’t like me, why did you risk your life to save me when Qin Yuan Yi tried to capture me during the battle at Fushan?”

Since the fifth of last month, after introducing Yuwen Dao to her grandfather Murong Chui, out of curiosity, Murong Yan practically stuck by Yuwen Dao’s side. Young heart awakened, learning he was only twenty-five years old, wielding power far beyond her own, commanded an extraordinarily strong Dragon Martial Army, naturally transforming her curiosity into admiration.