Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1277: Chapter 420: Resting at Fengyang Village, Ambush and Heavy Injury, Hatred and Rage (Part 3)

”The Lord’s focus is indeed on the entire Nine Towns. Taking Bashang and Jiuqu has already made the towns uneasy. Occupying more places would really make our Great Xia the target of many...”

Li Longkai also understood the situation. He paused slightly and shook his head before continuing, ”These people wanting to save themselves actually isn’t difficult. Just go to Hongmen. The Civil Affairs Department has already set up refugee centers in the city. Anyone who serves there for two years can obtain permanent residency in Hongmen effortlessly, and can later become a member of Great Xia as long as they don’t break the law.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Kai immediately laughed.

Li Longkai wasn’t aware that the idea of the refugee centers was Lin Kai’s. Director Ying Yi of the Civil Affairs Department established them based on his suggestion.

”I guess Brother Ying hasn’t conveyed the news to this side yet. When we return, I’ll have him speed it up. Great Xia taking these people away definitely won’t work. They must run to Hongmen themselves for it to make sense. Even if Dragon Valley Town finds out, they can’t say we’ve done anything wrong.”

Zhu Fu and his group all have Earth-digging Realm cultivation. It’s said that, following the Bluestone Road for 40 kilometers to Hongmen isn’t too difficult. Clearly, they don’t know about the Hongmen refugee center yet.

”Mention it to them when we leave! Among these four hundred people, there are only twenty or so Earth-digging Realm cultivators. Even hunting is difficult now. They might maintain basic sustenance, but with a slight challenge, they’d face certain doom!”

After speaking, Lin Kai unintentionally glanced at the nearby attendant and secretly signaled Li Longkai with his eyes.

Li Longkai immediately understood and turned to the attendant who had proposed resting in Fengyang Village. Smiling, he said, ”Cheng Ping, I remember you were originally from Beehive, absorbed into Xia City by Great Xia in its second year, right?”

When suddenly called out by Li Longkai, the man’s pupils showed panic momentarily, but he quickly regained composure and nodded in response, ”A subordinate of no consequence, unexpected that Lord Li remembers it so clearly.”

Li Longkai laughed and shook his head, ”You’re not insignificant. I heard that when the Lord, using the alias Hong Yu, infiltrated Beehive, you took a liking to his saber and almost acted. Is that true?”

Upon hearing Li Longkai recall this incident, Cheng Ping’s expression froze. Remembering that absurd event seven years ago, he initially showed a bitter smile, then bowed to Li Longkai, saying, ”Cheng Ping is fearful, didn’t expect even that incident to be known by the Lord...”

He paused before continuing with gratitude, ”Fortunately, the Lord was generous and didn’t hold it against Cheng Ping. With Beehive later merging into Great Xia, this subordinate made some contributions.

Thanks to those contributions, I not only settled in Xia City but my cultivation also soared, breaking through the Cold Resistance Level early. Now, I’m part of the Hongmen Supply Department, serving under Lord Li. Every time I think of these, Cheng Ping feels immense gratitude toward the Lord, wishing the Lord eternal glory, and Great Xia eternal glory...”

Seemingly triggered by Li Longkai’s reminiscence, Cheng Ping suddenly recalled much. By his last sentence, sincere emotions showed, his voice slightly choked.

Li Longkai nodded. When discussing gratitude toward Lord Xia Hong, most people’s reactions in Xia City matched Cheng Ping’s, so he found no surprise in them.

”You don’t have the Battle Body Talent. If not part of Great Xia, not to mention today’s level 14 strength, breaking through to Cold Resistance Level would be doubtful...”

Li Longkai paused again and asked, ”About last month’s case where your eldest son Cheng Yang was killed. Prison Department hasn’t found a conclusion yet. You still feel some resentment, right?”

Upon this question, Cheng Ping’s expression stiffened, almost instinctively glancing at Lin Kai. But he quickly realized his inappropriate action and lowered his head, replying in a deep voice, ”The subordinate firmly believes that the Prison Department will uncover the truth thoroughly.”

Li Longkai sighed slightly, shaking his head, ”Cheng Ping, your son accidentally collided with Lord Lin in South City. You wouldn’t suspect Lord Lin killed your son, would you?”

”The subordinate wouldn’t dare!”

Hearing these words, Cheng Ping showed extreme fear, bowing immediately before Lin Kai.

Seeing this reaction, Li Longkai shook his head repeatedly.

Lin Kai placed his sword on Cheng Ping’s knee, preventing him from kneeling.

”If you don’t suspect me, then don’t kneel!”

Cheng Ping was stuck there, helpless, and slowly stood. He prepared to speak but was interrupted by a knock on the door.

Knock knock knock...

”Sirs, my leader says you’re weary from your travels and has prepared some fruits and cooked food, commanded us to deliver it for your enjoyment.”

”Lord Lin just gave extra silver coins. Looks like Leader Zhu is quite a hospitable person!”

”Indeed hospitable...”

Hearing Li Longkai’s words, Lin Kai first smiled and nodded in response, then turned to the doorway and said, ”Come in! Coincidentally, I’m a bit hungry.”

Squeak...

The wooden door was pushed open from outside. It was nighttime; two middle-aged men in ordinary cotton clothes slowly entered. The one on the left carried a string of freshly roasted beast meat, while the one on the right held a wooden tray filled with cleaned fruits.

Once they entered, the room was immediately filled with aroma. Lin Kai and Li Longkai couldn’t help but sniff, as their appetites seemed to be stirred.

”Your leader is sensible, put it over here on the table!”

Lin Kai smiled and waved to signal them to bring it in.