Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1333: 434: Making Allies, Setting Out, Beining Sword Master, Arrival at Jinyang (Part 3)

Capítulo 1333: Chapter 434: Making Allies, Setting Out, Beining Sword Master, Arrival at Jinyang (Part 3)

By the timeline given, the Cold Jade Secret Tunnel first opened during the third year of Great Xia, which means Lu Yang's undercover operation in Beishuo Town has now stretched across six years.

During these six years, supported by Great Xia's resources, Lu Yang managed to achieve remarkable successes.

Lu Yang explained that he has secured total dominance over all seven villages situated on Beining Mountain. Regarding the other 28 villages in Jingxi District, he has not only stationed his loyal followers in each one but also uncovered vital flaws among their top leaders. While these villages lack the full grip he holds on Beining Mountain's seven, they now largely hesitate to challenge East Ridge.

Furthermore, East Ridge's influence has started reaching into Linya and He Valley Districts. Apart from the Chen Yiqing episode this March, just this April, Lu Yang dispatched agents to sneak into Dongchuan District as well.

After Lu Yang delivered his comprehensive report, Xia Hong pondered silently for a bit before inquiring, “I recall Beishuo boasts seven districts in total: Zhongyang, Dongchuan, Bai Mu, Kuling, He Valley, Linya, and Jingxi. The areas Beishuo Town focuses on expanding northward are Zhongyang, Dongchuan, and Linya, right?”

Lu Yang nodded at once and affirmed, “Excellent recall, my Lord. These three districts all lie north of Jingxi, with Linya positioned straight north, Zhongyang to the northeast, and Dongchuan a bit more eastward—it's essentially Beishuo's northernmost frontier, nearly touching Moao Mountain.”

[Starting from the northern border of Beishuo Town, heading north along Moao Mountain for about 50 kilometers, one can see a massive lake called Yanze Lake. Passing through Yanze Lake leads to a region shrouded in red mist, known as Blood Miasma Plain, beyond Blood Miasma Plain, one arrives at Chen Cang.]

Recalling Chu Yan’er’s words from last year and factoring in Chen Yiqing’s origins in Guyang Village, a chilling grin crept across Xia Hong’s features.

“You mentioned last night that Chen Yiqing returned to Chen Cang late in June?”

Lu Yang nodded promptly and replied, “Ji Hong left a note before departing, stating Chen Yiqing traveled back to Chen Cang with a Xianyang Level expert as escort—likely for protection. Exactly as the Lord suspects, the path to Chen Cang must be extremely perilous, probably impassable for anyone at Cold Resistance Level.”

Here, a flicker of worry crossed Lu Yang’s face as he ventured hesitantly, “My Lord, it might be wiser if I join you on this journey. If dangers arise en route, I could scout ahead.”

Xia Hong shook his head with a soft laugh, “Who told you I’m heading to Chen Cang?”

Lu Yang froze in shock at those words.

Not just him—Xia Chuan and Great Xia’s other high-ranking members had all presumed Xia Hong would head straight for Chen Cang.

Only now did it dawn on him that Chen Cang wasn’t Xia Hong’s immediate goal.

After brief reflection, approval lit up Lu Yang’s expression, and he nodded vigorously, “Truly, the Lord’s vision is far-reaching. August aligns perfectly with Cai Qiu’s intelligence exchanges with Han Peng. It’s only the fifth today, so Cai Qiu’s contact should reach Jinshan Town shortly. If the Lord stays in Jinyang Village until that person shows up, then tails them to Cai Qiu Feudal Town, the trip would be far safer indeed.”

Lu Yang was also aware of Chu Yan’er’s situation.

The Minister had warned that the route from that woman was far from secure, fueling his worries about Xia Hong venturing to Chen Cang solo.

With Xia Hong now aiming for Cai Qiu instead, Lu Yang realized Great Xia’s knowledge of feudal towns extended beyond Chen Cang to include Cai Qiu as well.

Mentioning Han Peng prompted Lu Yang to glance back suddenly.

“Han Li, hasn’t it been nearly a year since you returned to Jinyang Village?”

Trailing him were his senior apprentice Lu Yun and junior apprentice Han Li.

Hearing the query, Han Li nodded right away and answered, “Yes, Master, it’s been almost a full year since my last visit.”

Xia Hong grinned too, swiveling to eye the pair behind him.

Spotting Xia Hong’s gaze, Lu Yun and Han Li grew noticeably tense.

When they set out from Xia City, Lu Yang had surprisingly included a youth who appeared even younger than themselves. Initially clueless about Xia Hong’s status, they sensed from their master’s deferential manner that he was someone extraordinary.

Prior to departure, Xia Hong remained silent throughout, leading them to speculate he might be a young heir of the Great Xia Lord or the like.

They only discovered, as Xia Hong and Lu Yang began their conversation, that the black-robed youth standing before them was truly the mighty South Ridge Dominator of Moao, the unparalleled powerhouse of the Nine Towns, Great Xia Lord Xia Hong.

This shocking truth left them stunned, trailing dazedly behind without catching a word of the exchange between their master and Xia Hong.

“One Top-grade Battle Body, one Superior Battle Body—you’ve taken on these two disciples splendidly.”

Lu Yang beamed at Xia Hong’s commendation, clasping his hands as he responded, “Lu Yun is a hidden genius; I was lucky to spot him after seizing Bai Song six years ago; as for Han Li…”

Mentioning Han Li caused Lu Yang’s face to stiffen momentarily. In truth, Han Li had served as his tool to control Han Peng, but after nearly a year of close association, a real master-disciple bond had formed, making it tough to admit the reality.

“This time, I’ll join the Lord on the trip to Jinyang Village. Han Li, you return with me. Didn’t you rank 99th in the Martial Arts Competition? Go back to visit your grandfather, share the good news, and let him celebrate for a bit.”