Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1144: Chapter 391: Yang Family Disciples Rise Over Beishuo, Shocking News of Cai Qiu, Sudden Upheaval (Part 4)

Even the Beishuo, which faintly had the aura of being Moao’s First Town, was used by Great Xia to establish its dominance. Yang Fan and his fifteen-person party slunk away in disgrace, still fresh in everyone’s minds. Now, naturally, no one dares to doubt the authenticity of Qiu Peng’s words.

“Is Great Xia planning to replace Beishuo and become Moao’s First Town?”

“What replacement? It’s clearly already been replaced!”

“It was replaced four months ago during the Hongmen Banquet. If Yang Zhun really dared to clash with Great Xia, why wait until now?”

“You see! When Yang Fan just retreated, he clearly seemed unwilling. I guess this isn’t over yet; there’s bound to be more to this story.”

“Probably. Great Xia is stepping onto Beishuo’s stage, and Yang Zhun has quite a temper. There’s bound to be a reckoning afterward.”

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Moao’s First Town!

Hearing someone mention those five words in the crowd, Qiu Peng, Yuan Cheng, and Lin Kai all had a flash of brilliance in their eyes. In their hearts, from the moment Great Xia officially set foot in Nine Towns Territory, this title must and could only be claimed by Great Xia.

As the commotion below subsided, Han Peng and his group on the third floor of the Treasure Tower were already drenched in sweat.

They exchanged looks, seeing nervousness and panic in each other’s eyes.

After all, Yang Ning and Li Hu had slipped in with their caravan. Although the problem with these two had been resolved, it was still uncertain whether Great Xia would pursue their responsibility.

The most anxious at this moment was Han Peng!

Because when Yang and Li registered their entry into the city, they used his Yinhe Valley, Jinyang Village identity.

If Great Xia decides to investigate, there’s no escaping his liability.

“Miss Xiao Rou, you must persuade them on our behalf! We really don’t know those two…”

As Zeng Rou approached, Yue Long immediately stepped forward to plead bitterly, fearing Qiu Peng’s pursuit. The other members quickly followed suit, distancing themselves from Yang and Li.

But before they could finish speaking, Zeng Rou interrupted with a smile.

“Don’t worry, everyone. When I went upstairs, Qiu Si had already instructed that they wouldn’t pursue your mistakes. You don’t need to worry; just continue to browse the Treasure Tower.”

Upon hearing this, Yue Long and the others were overjoyed. If Qiu Peng were present, they’d probably kneel in gratitude immediately.

Han Peng was equally elated. Among the group, he had the biggest problem, so learning that Qiu Peng wouldn’t pursue him made him the happiest.

However, his joy was short-lived.

Yue Long and others expressed their gratitude to Zeng Rou, asking her to convey their thanks to Qiu Peng before dispersing to continue their shopping elsewhere.

Han Peng was about to follow the crowd when Zeng Rou quietly called him back from behind.

“Lord Han, please stay. Our Lord Chief has some questions for you and has set up a private booth on the top floor. I’ve been asked to escort you there now!”

Han Peng’s expression beneath his mask stiffened slightly. He nodded gently and followed Zeng Rou to the top floor.

“Are they still going to hold me accountable?”

“That’s strange. If they were going to hold me accountable, they wouldn’t need to invite me to the top floor or set up a private booth. It must be something else.”

“What other matter could it be that has caught Great Xia’s attention?”

Despite possessing only 13-level strength, Han Peng was already 81 years old, with experience far beyond the ordinary. He quickly rationalized the situation in his mind while following Zeng Rou upstairs.

What else could he be involved in that would draw Great Xia’s attention?

This thought made his pupils shrink sharply, his expression becoming tense.

Soon, Zeng Rou arrived at a quiet room on the top floor, knocked on the door, and softly spoke to those inside: “My lord, I’ve brought Lord Han.”

“Come in!”

Zeng Rou opened the door with a smile, signaling Han Peng to enter.

Thud…

Han Peng had already removed his mask and black robe. Before Qiu Peng could speak, he took out a silver ingot from his bosom and unexpectedly knelt with a thud.

“Lord Qiu, my greed clouded my judgment. I was swayed by Yang Ning with a silver tael and didn’t expose him at the city gate. I have sinned greatly. I implore your forgiveness. I don’t want this silver ingot anymore. Just spare me for the sake of my eighty-one years and young grandchildren.”

Bang bang bang…

Han Peng directly knelt and kowtowed.

He was even weeping as he kowtowed, seemingly truly frightened.

Qiu Peng was bewildered by his actions and stood stunned for more than ten breaths before hurrying to help him up.

Qiu Peng looked at Han Peng with a peculiar expression, noticing his genuine tears. He paused again, then seated him and slowly began to speak.

“Lord Han, you’ve misunderstood. I’ve called you here not to hold you accountable for your mistake in entering the city.”

Han Peng immediately stopped crying, looking up innocently, full of confusion and doubt, as if to ask Qiu Peng: If not for that, why else would you call me?

Qiu Peng furrowed his brow, staring intently at him for more than ten seconds before speaking in a low tone: “Lord Han, you’re quite aged, so I don’t want to waste time. As I understand it, you are from Jinyang Village. You broke through to Cold Resistance Level at over forty, have no Battle Body Talent, and reached Peak of Cold Resistance at seventy-two. Originally, you had 8-level strength until five years ago when your strength began to increase, reaching 13-level strength now.”