Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1149: Chapter 392: Giant Tiger Mountain, Slaying the Flood Dragon at White Tiger Pool, Heavenly Yang Fruit in Hand, Gratitude and Thanks

Xia Hong nodded, recalling Xiahou Zhang’s complicated expression when he took out the Detoxification Pill just now, he immediately understood.

Xiahou Zhang’s father, Xiahou Ming, died from the cold poison of that Red Carp Monster back in the day. It was likely that his High-level Antidote Pill reminded Xiahou Zhang of his father, Xiahou Ming; furthermore, today’s White Tiger Pond was the place where Xiahou Zhang’s mentor, Jiang Yinglong, had risked his life to pick five Heavenly Yang Fruits years ago. The combination of these factors stirred Xiahou Zhang’s memories, which was not surprising.

When Xia Hong descended to about a hundred meters above the water’s surface, he saw a light illuminating from the core area of the pond in the distance. His eyes immediately brightened, and he quickly flew with the two towards the bright area.

In the exact center of the pond stood a Spirit Plant that grew directly out of the water’s surface.

Its trunk was straight, with a diameter of about half a meter, and it only started branching after emerging more than thirty meters above the water. Its leaves were large and round, about three meters in diameter, resembling large fans.

The most astonishing aspect of this Spirit Plant was its color; from the trunk to the branches and leaves, it was entirely black, without a trace of any other color. Even more amazing was that, although it grew from the extremely cold waters below, the trunk and leaves emitted an intense heat.

The snowflakes in the sky couldn’t even touch it; they melted and evaporated five or six meters away from its leaves, which shows how intense its heat was.

”This is the Heavenly Yang Branch, truly a wondrous thing!”

Xia Hong approached and touched the black leaves, his eyes full of amazement;

Murong Chui beside him felt the same way;

Only Xiahou Zhang, who was familiar with the process, flew around the area, and soon came over to Xia Hong with thirteen fist-sized, brilliantly glowing fruits in his arms.

”Congratulations, Lord Xia Hong, the Black Flood Dragon hasn’t finished these fruits yet, and there are still thirteen left!”

Xia Hong took the thirteen fruits, his eyes immediately filled with joy.

The Heavenly Yang Fruit was in his grasp!

At the end of last year, when Lu Yang brought back news of the Heavenly Yang Fruit to Xia City, Xia Hong had taken note of it. Currently, the Great Xia urgently needed a new Xianyang Level, so he naturally thought of the Heavenly Yang Fruit.

He arrived in Jiangxia Town at the beginning of the month, ostensibly to pay a visit and experience the local customs of Jiangxia. However, after sightseeing for a few days, he directly approached Xiahou Zhang to inquire about the Heavenly Yang Fruit.

Originally, Xia Hong thought that such an important item would mean that Xiahou Zhang would be reluctant to cooperate. He had already planned what conditions to offer to get Xiahou Zhang to agree.

To his surprise, Xiahou Zhang was very cooperative, not only directly telling him the location of White Tiger Pond but also actively suggesting bringing Murong Chui along. He proposed that the three of them working together would have a better chance.

Of course, along with the surprise, Xia Hong quickly understood the reason.

The Great Xia lacked a Xianyang Level, and Jiangxia even more so!

Additionally, the strength of that Black Flood Dragon was indeed formidable.

Xiahou Zhang surely realized that his mentor Jiang Yinglong had successfully picked five fruits in the past, perhaps through some unknown method, but judging by the recent battle, luck must have played a large part. Trying to replicate it again was impossible, so instead of sitting on this untouchable treasure trove, he decided to repay Xia Hong for saving his life earlier.

Xia Hong could tell from Xiahou Zhang’s previous hesitation and retreat that he didn’t have much hope for success, and the outcome was certainly beyond his expectations.

Xia Hong looked at the thirteen Heavenly Yang Fruits in his hands, picked out six, and then gave three each to Murong Chui and Xiahou Zhang.

”You both accompanied me here today, and you certainly won’t leave empty-handed!”

When Xiahou Zhang and Murong Chui saw the three Heavenly Yang Fruits in front of them, their expressions froze momentarily, then their pupils filled with excitement. They wanted to decline, but no matter what, they couldn’t bring themselves to speak.

Since Xiahou Zhang never thought they would succeed, he didn’t make any demands of Xia Hong before setting out, planning only to repay his life-saving debt.

As for Murong Chui, the debt Muyin Town owed Great Xia was no less than what Great Xia owed them. Before setting out, he had made it clear that he only intended to help and wanted nothing in return.

Not to mention, based on their efforts in the recent fight against the Black Flood Dragon, they couldn’t compare to Xia Hong at all.

Did Xia Hong not know the value of the Heavenly Yang Fruit?

That’s impossible!

Yet here was Xia Hong, giving nearly half of them freely to the two of them.

”Alright, there’s no need for you two to refuse. Each of you take three, and all fifty-plus Black Flood Dragon scales are mine, no problem, right?”

Seeing the two of them not speaking, Xia Hong, guessing their thoughts, smiled and tossed the six fruits to them.

Xiahou Zhang and Murong Chui indeed wanted to refuse, but looking at the three Heavenly Yang Fruits, thinking about their respective towns’ current situations, they ultimately gritted their teeth and pocketed them.

After exchanging a glance, they both bowed deeply to Xia Hong.

”Lord Xia Hong’s great kindness, Xiahou Zhang will remember for a lifetime. Henceforth, my Jiangxia Town will never willingly oppose the Great Xia!”

”What Lord Xiahou says is my sentiment as well. Henceforth, my Muyin Town will always follow the lead of the Great Xia!”

Their expressions were solemn, and their tone was utterly sincere.

Xia Hong turned and smiled, raising his hand: ”There’s no need for that, both of you. The Three Towns have always been mutually supportive. Since the Great Xia is new here, we indeed need the support of the two towns. Please rise!”