Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1274 - 419: Xiang Liang’s Prospects, Dire Situation at Hongmen, the Head-Severing Fiend and a Big Operation

How can we boost it even more, what other measures are there?

Troops must be summoned from other regions!

Xiang Liang knew well that his boss, Zhao Bao, was already scheming this move, simply biding time for Lin Kai's return from Muyin before bringing it up.

"Even with extra troops pulled in, it only scratches the surface, not the root problem. And deploying more patrols for security—doesn't that just expose our own failings as Prison Wardens?"

Xiang Liang gazed at Zheng Xianglong's body sprawled on the ground, his face etched with deep gloom.

......

While Xiang Liang and Bai Shanning wrestled with the decapitation ghost's menace.

In front of house 492 in the East District, Chu Dongning, donning a felt hat, scanned the surroundings to ensure no tail before rapping swiftly on the door.

Knock, knock, knock...

"Who is it?"

"It's me!"

The occupant inside recognized the voice right away and rushed to fling the door open.

Chu Dongning slipped inside, and the door slammed shut behind him.

"Lord Chen, I spotted that decapitation ghost with my own eyes!"

Stepping into the courtyard, Chu Dongning blurted out immediately.

The house owner who let him in was none other than Chen Yiqing.

Chen Yiqing's eyes sparked at Chu Dongning's words. He pressed, "Did it strike again in South City? Could you identify the type of deceitful monster?"

Chu Dongning nodded first to confirm the kill, then pulled out a glowing red jade from his robes and went on, "In South City moments ago, the Deceit Detection Stone activated instantly, so I trailed it. The decapitation ghost lurked in a drunken Cold Resistance Level's shadow and severed his head in one swift blow."

He hastened to add, "The victim's power was 18 Zong—nothing exceptional."

"Lurking in the shadow?"

Chen Yiqing's forehead creased deeply at that. He shook his head gradually and muttered, "That's a formless deceitful entity; pinpointing its exact nature is tough, and handling it proves nightmarishly hard. Seems we won't profit from this one!"

Chu Dongning nodded vigorously in accord, declaring: "I witnessed the decapitation ghost's entire assault. Based on the Deceit Detection Stone's response, the shadow wasn't its true form. Great Xia's in a bind—Hongmen barely launched half a year back and already faces such a stubborn deceitful monster..."

After a brief halt, he added: "And the decapitation ghost isn't alone; at least five deceitful monsters prowl the city now, the mightiest probably that cat-like demon beast. It conceals itself even better, craves silver to devour, and sans a Deceit Detection Stone, I'd wager even Xia Hong couldn't crack it."

"You're mistaken. In my view, the Crafty Monster unleashing the Life-taking Sound reigns supreme. I nearly became its prey just days ago!"

Chen Yiqing had evidently clashed with that Crafty Monster, his gaze flickering with lingering dread as he spoke. Then, with a icy snort, he pressed on, "That's the curse of swelling numbers. Hongmen's nearing 300,000 souls, drawing deceitful monsters from afar like flies to honey. Unlike Xia City, nothing holds them in check here. Given time, catastrophe looms inevitable..."

After a pause, he sighed ruefully: "Such a pity—these deceitful monsters' prowess promises huge rewards if slain. If distance weren't an issue, I'd dash back to Chen Cang for reinforcements!"

Chu Dongning nodded, his face suddenly alight with zeal as he murmured, "Lord, should I head back instead?"

Chen Yiqing shook his head at once, replying, "The journey's too long round-trip, too burdensome for the Border Army leaders, and besides..."

He trailed off, eyes glinting murderously, before resuming: "The Six Towns cower before Xia Hong. In four months, I've culled over a hundred, pinning it all on Great Xia. Beyond empty protests, they've done zilch."

"Hardly shocking..."

Chu Dongning picked up seamlessly: "Xia Hong's display last year—twelve Beast Kings and 30,000-plus crack soldiers—froze the Six Towns in terror;

Plus, Hongmen's trade launch was Great Xia's ploy to bleed the Six Towns dry. This year, Hongmen officials greenlit outsiders settling in or swearing to Great Xia. The Six Towns' folk are trickling away. The longer this drags, the worse their hemorrhage, until they can't rival Great Xia anymore—and this Moao South Slope will ultimately..."

"Thus, Moao South Slope can't keep dancing to Great Xia's tune. Since the Six Towns quake so fiercely, I'll stir chaos from Great Xia's side. I refuse to buy that the Nine Towns can't be rattled!"

"Lord, got a scheme in mind?"

"The day after tomorrow, I'll unleash something massive; Xia Hong thinks himself a tyrant? Let's test his limits!"

Hearing 'day after tomorrow,' Chu Dongning caught on, his features lifting with subtle hope.

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