Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 345: Chapter 178: Reciprocal Meeting and Big Moves_4

Ten minutes later, at the outer layer of the cave.

Xiao Kangcheng, along with Xiao Ning, Xiao Yu, and all the people of the Earth-digging Realm from the Xiao He Camp, were all looking down at the three items on the ground, their faces full of disbelief, numbness, and a touch of incredulous joy.

”Ten thousand pounds of iron ore, three longswords, and a ten-thousand-pound iron embryo bow, just given to our camp like this?”

”Am I dreaming?”

”Is this Lord Xia Chuan crazy?”

...

A group of Earth-digging Realm individuals looked up at Xia Chuan, their eyes full of confusion.

Only Xiao Kangcheng seemed to think of something, suddenly turning his head to glance at his eldest daughter, Xiao Ning, before continuing to look at Xia Chuan, with an expression whose thoughts were unknown.

Xiao Ning naturally noticed her father’s gaze, her face suddenly turning red, and the hand holding the bow and arrow began to tremble slightly unconsciously.

”Lord Xia Chuan, our camp does indeed need these supplies, whatever you require, as long as Ning’er agrees...”

”Leader Xiao, don’t misunderstand, I’m giving these things simply because the last time I came, I noticed that your camp seemed to be in urgent need of such supplies. With the impending cold wave, I hope these supplies can be of some help to you.”

All of Xiao Kangcheng’s expressions were noticed by Xia Chuan, and Shi Ping and a few others beside him couldn’t help but lower their heads and chuckle softly.

If he didn’t speak up to interrupt, Xiao Kangcheng would probably entrust his daughter to him on the spot, which Xia Chuan naturally couldn’t help.

Upon hearing Xia Chuan’s words, Xiao Kangcheng looked up to meet his gaze, saw the sincerity in his eyes, and the hesitation on his face finally gradually disappeared, followed by a slight sigh.

”Lord Xia Chuan, could you tell me more about the situation at the Great Xia Camp?”

The last time they met, he only saw Xia Chuan’s extraordinary nature, and naturally had doubts about what he said regarding the Great Xia Camp.

But this time, it’s different.

He just touched the three longswords, each weighing seven to eight hundred pounds; the ten-thousand-pound iron embryo bow, which in the Five Ape Mountain area, every camp except the Three Tigers Camp regards as a treasure; in addition to ten thousand pounds of iron ore.

Such a generous offering at once, even if he doesn’t believe it, his mind begins to waver.

This Great Xia likely has strength far beyond his imagination.

Of course, more crucially, Xiao Kangcheng understands that Xia Chuan couldn’t give these things to them for no reason.

The purpose is simply the same as last time, wanting them to merge into Great Xia.

If there truly is a camp, not only stronger than they are, but also capable of providing a better life for over a thousand of their people, far from resisting, Xiao Kangcheng would be genuinely delighted.

He is just afraid of happenings like the case with the Three Tigers Camp, worried that after taking people across, they would not only fail to live a good life but rather become more miserable.

Since Great Xia has such intentions and is willing with such generous gestures to express goodwill, Xiao Kangcheng, of course, lowered his guard, actively exploring to understand more about Great Xia.

Sensing his shift in attitude, Xia Chuan, seeing the generous gesture of goodwill was effective, his smile became even thicker, and at Xiao Kangcheng’s invitation, he entered the cave and began to chat with him.

Compared to the first time, after Xiao Kangcheng completely let down his guard, this conversation became much smoother.

Xiao Kangcheng was noticeably eager to inquire about the situation of the Great Xia Camp, almost directly asking what benefits there were in merging with Great Xia.

This time, Xia Chuan did not directly respond to these questions, but deliberately shifted the topic to the overall situation of the Five Ape Mountain area.

And through this conversation, Xiao Kangcheng realized that Xia Chuan already knew why he was so cautious in the first place, not only familiar with the situation regarding the Three Tigers Camp but also had a certain understanding of the overall situation in the Five Ape Mountain area.

”How could the lord be so knowledgeable about the situation in the Five Ape Mountain area?”

Hearing Xiao Kangcheng’s question, Xia Chuan revealed a slight smile and said:

”To tell you the truth, Leader Xiao, four camps over here in the Five Ape Mountain area have already merged into our Great Xia a few days ago, and it is through them that I’ve come to know some situations here. However, those four are all small camps and don’t know much. This time I’m also hoping to learn more about the other camps here through Leader Xiao. I hope Leader Xiao can tell me more.”

This remark made Xiao Kangcheng’s thoughts race, realizing something, he suddenly looked up at Xia Chuan with a hint of shock in his eyes.

The meaning in Xia Chuan’s words was very clear; how could he not understand?

The Great Xia Camp wants to merge all the human camps in the Five Ape Mountain area!

Does this Great Xia have such an appetite?

After pondering for a long time, Xiao Kangcheng, with a tone of goodwill, reminded: ”Since you know about the Three Tigers Camp, you should also be aware that if your camp truly has such a plan, it will definitely not be able to bypass them. Thus...”

”Leader Xiao, rest assured, that Three Tigers Camp acts so outrageously, our Great Xia will naturally not stand by idly. Otherwise, there should be a big trouble happening to them now!”

It seemed to verify Xia Chuan’s words, hardly had Xiao Kangcheng’s suspicious look faded when someone came in to report from outside.

”Leader, there’s a stranger outside. He said his name is Qiu Peng and he has come to find Lord Xia Chuan. His attire does indeed match theirs.”

After the report, Xiao Kangcheng immediately looked towards Xia Chuan, getting a sign from him, he nodded at the messenger.

Soon, Qiu Peng, dressed similarly to the others, was brought in.

Without saying anything upon seeing, Qiu Peng walked directly to Xia Chuan’s side, a slight smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said: ”Reporting to the lord, Director Yuwen has already rescued the people, captured quite a few, and seemed very angry. It appears that Hong Guang’s team encountered a considerable issue.”

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuan’s expression condensed but soon recovered, nodding at Qiu Peng with a slight wave of his hand, and then continued to look at Xiao Kangcheng, smiling as he said:

”Leader Xiao, shall we continue?”

At this moment, Xiao Kangcheng had some trepidation in his heart, continuously pondering the meaning behind Qiu Peng’s words. Although vaguely having some guesses, he found it unbelievable and could only continue discussing the situation in the Five Ape Mountain area with Xia Chuan.

Compared to the previously merged four camps into Great Xia, as a leader of a mid-sized camp, Xiao Kangcheng clearly had a comprehensive understanding of the situation in the Five Ape Mountain area.

Soon enough, Xia Chuan had a clear outline of the overall situation in the Five Ape Mountain area in his mind.

Including the Xiao He Camp, the Five Ape Mountain area has a total of eleven mid-sized camps;

The approximate population of these camps, their locations, how many have the Earth-digging Realm;

Even the tempers of these camp leaders;

...

And upon learning that the day after tomorrow is the final exchange meeting before the cold wave, where people from all eleven mid-sized camps will be present, Xia Chuan’s eyes lit up as he inquired about the various details of this exchange meeting.

Once he found out the location of the exchange meeting, Xia Chuan, filled with excitement, thanked them and spoke about Xiao Kangcheng’s most concerning issue.

”Leader Xiao, you probably still want to investigate the specifics of our Great Xia, just like last time, where words alone don’t convey as much as direct observation. How about this: Leader Xiao selects a few people, and tonight they can come with me back to the Great Xia Station to observe thoroughly. I will personally bring them back the day after tomorrow. By then, Leader Xiao can ask them, how’s that?”

Xiao Kangcheng nodded slightly, confirming that it was indeed the best way.

But then, who should be sent?

”Father, let me go!”

During the conversation just now, Xiao Ning’s eyes were always on Xia Chuan, which Xiao Kangcheng had long noticed, and she actually took the initiative to speak out, wanting to follow him to Great Xia, making Xiao Kangcheng shake his head repeatedly in his heart.

This daughter, most likely, cannot be kept!

”Father, I want to go too.”

Xiao Kangcheng was surprised, turning his head to look at his second daughter, Xiao Yu, and his eyes gradually revealed a color of suspicion.

”Father, let me go too!”

Slap...

When his son Xiao Hen spoke up, Xiao Kangcheng couldn’t help but gave him a big slap on the face.

”Get lost, get lost, what are you going to join the fun for.”

”Haha...”

”Hahaha.”

...

This scene made everyone smile, even Xia Chuan sitting across couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle softly a few times.

”Xiao Yuan, you take Ning’er and Yu’er for the trip!”

In the end, Xiao Kangcheng sent the steadier elder, Xiao Yuan, to take his two daughters on the trip.