Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

246: Chapter 149: Supreme Combat Body, The Dangerous Gao Yu【Please Vote】_3 246: Chapter 149: Supreme Combat Body, The Dangerous Gao Yu【Please Vote】_3 As expected, hearing it would take two days, a smile immediately appeared on Gao Yu’s face.

“Thank you, Brother Xia, I’m deeply grateful, and I’ll definitely leave after two days!”

“You’re welcome, it’s no trouble at all.”

Xia Hong waved his hand casually and then called over Shi Ping to arrange a room for Gao Yu on the first floor.

To let him stay at the camp for two days is indeed no trouble, it doesn’t cost anything, and besides, he even gifted four Intermediate Cold Beasts, without considering that Intermediate Strange Monster, it’s certainly a gain for me.

After instructing Shi Ping, Xia Hong took Xia Chuan and the others directly upstairs to the second floor.

Shi Ping led the cheerful Gao Yu to a vacant room, gave some polite instructions on matters needing attention, and then turned around to leave.

Once Gao Yu was alone in the room, as soon as Shi Ping left, his cheerful expression was immediately replaced by a more capable demeanor, his eyes revealing a sharp glint.

After thinking for a moment, he looked down and chuckled softly:

“This weak Great Xia, to possess such divine things, interesting, interesting…”

…

“Leader, letting that person stay for two days, isn’t really appropriate, is it?”

As soon as they reached the second floor, Xia Chuan couldn’t help but speak up.

Luo Yuan and the others all nodded in agreement, evidently also siding with Xia Chuan.

“That person’s appearance really feels a bit mysterious, we’ve never seen the material of his clothes and weapons before, he crossed Twin Dragon Mountain at Cold Resistance Level, and suffered such serious injuries, the more I think about it, the more something feels off.”

“Being of unknown origin is one thing, but if what he said is true, it could very well attract an Intermediate Strange Monster; if he’s lying, then he’s got another agenda.

Whether true or false, we really shouldn’t be taking him in.”

“He only mentioned Shenwu Village, without saying anything specific…”

Everyone nodded after hearing Xia Chuan and Luo Yuan’s words.

Only Yuan Cheng, after voicing that final remark, caused everyone to turn and look at him, their expressions becoming somewhat strange, including Xia Hong’s.

“You’re right, it’s inappropriate to hastily inquire about someone’s camp situation!”

Yuan Cheng awkwardly smiled, evidently realizing the flaw in his statement.

Xia Hong turned back to look at everyone, not in a hurry to speak, but first gaining some appreciation in his heart for their vigilance.

He had thought he was the only one who hadn’t fully trusted that Gao Yu.

It seemed Xia Chuan, Luo Yuan, and the others felt the same way.

“Indeed, there are issues, but considering the strength he’s shown, outright refusal isn’t feasible either.

The extent to which his injuries affect his strength is unknown to us, and if we tried to expel him and he didn’t leave, or bore a grudge after leaving, causing trouble for the camp, what then?”

Xia Hong didn’t lecture everyone, he just calmly laid out the facts.

Upon hearing this, everyone froze briefly before lowering their heads in silence.

“Even if we add five wooden mannequins, I’m not confident I could defeat him, so rather than saying it was my decision to take him in, it’s more accurate to say it was a decision forced by the current strength level of myself, you, and the camp.”

Upon hearing Xia Hong’s more direct words, Xia Chuan and the other seventeen people felt their cheeks flush, a sense of shame rising in their hearts.

Xia Hong’s meaning was clear.

The current strength of the Great Xia Camp doesn’t afford them the right to refuse him.

The cost of forceful refusal might be a price they simply couldn’t afford.

The current strength of the camp refers not just to Xia Hong alone.

The seventeen of them are currently the highest combat force at Great Xia.

But having witnessed and participated in Xia Hong’s duel with Yuwen Hu, they all know at heart that against a Cold Resistance Level expert, the seventeen of them are essentially no different than decorations.

After all, the iron arrows they shoot from the Ten-stone Bows couldn’t pierce Yuwen Hu’s flesh, let alone use blades up close.

In terms of speed, strength, reaction force, any Cold Resistance Level expert could kill them in an instant.

“Doubting me is a good thing, but when considering matters, we must factor in the power disparity.

I would indeed like to drive him away, but our strength does not allow for that…”

At this point, Xia Hong paused, his expression darkening slightly before continuing:

“The man’s attitude is polite, but frankly, given his strength, even if he were impolite, there’s nothing we could do!”

Xia Chuan and the others first nodded, then clenched their fists under their sleeves, and the longing for power within their hearts surged to an extreme once more.

Knowing full well that the other party had issues but still daring not to refuse, this situation was truly uncomfortable, giving a sense that everything was under someone else’s control.

“Remember, strength is the foundation for making all decisions.”

“Yes, Leader!”

Seeing Xia Chuan and the others sternly respond, Xia Hong nodded and led them on to the Camp Supply Station.

“Greetings, Leader, and all the esteemed sirs!”

Tong Xinglong and the other two responsible for processing the game saluted Xia Hong and the others, then immediately led them into the slaughter area.

In the slaughter area, the corpses of seven large Cold Beasts were being processed.

Xia Hong bypassed the three Snow Manes and Demon Sheep in front and went straight to the four unfamiliar Cold Beasts behind them, his eyes full of astonishment.

“These four were just brought up by Shi Ping, he said these two are called Fire Stone Tigers, and the other two are Frost Electric Apes and Green Thunder Roar.

I’ve never seen them either; were they hunted by the Leader tonight?”

Tong Xinglong evidently was unaware of the guest and assumed these four prey were all hunted by Xia Hong.

Xia Chuan and the others immediately stepped up to explain to Tong Xinglong.

Xia Hong focused on the four Cold Beasts he had never seen before, each about ten meters in length, truly matching the Intermediate Cold Beast size.

The Fire Stone Tigers had black body surfaces but fiery red fur, with sharp, thick claws that looked powerfully impressive;

The Frost Electric Apes had blue body surfaces, with black curly short manes all over, muscles knotted over their bodies, and chest areas resembling four pieces of extremely hard armor;

The last, a Green Thunder Roar, in form slightly resembled a lion but with a skin that glowed green, covered in green fur, its great length tusks over three meters long protruding on either side of its enormous blood basin mouth, making for a rather terrifying appearance.

Appearance aside, Xia Hong looked over the four specimens with his gaze growing increasingly serious.

All four showed no visible wounds aside from a single round sword hole in their foreheads.

Xia Hong moved to a Fire Stone Tiger’s forehead, drew his Yi Blade, and inserted it directly into the sword hole.

The Yi Blade’s one-and-a-half-meter length went in instantly, leaving only the hilt outside.

Xia Hong moved it left and right a couple of times, realizing that the Fire Stone Tiger’s cranial flesh inside had been utterly shredded, and his expression immediately froze.

“Leader?”

“What’s going on?”

…

Xia Chuan and the others, noticing the change in Xia Hong’s expression, immediately gathered around.

Without Xia Hong needing to speak, seeing the Fire Stone Tiger’s wound, Xia Chuan and the rest immediately realized the situation.

They then proceeded to check the wounds of the other three Cold Beasts, their expressions turning grim just like Xia Hong’s.

Judging by the wounds, even if it wasn’t instant, the simplicity with which Gao Yu hunted these four Cold Beasts likely far exceeded their imagination.

Moreover, he had previously mentioned that these four Cold Beasts were controlled by a Strange Monster.

If what he said was true, it means he was able to effortlessly kill four Intermediate Cold Beasts while fleeing from a Strange Monster.

“The strength of this Gao Yu is likely far beyond our imagination…”

Upon hearing Xia Chuan’s words, Xia Hong’s brows furrowed tightly.

After pondering for a long while, he faced the group and spoke solemnly:

“Coincidentally, since the matter with Mirror Immortal Camp hasn’t been settled yet, for the next two days, the Hunting Team, Collection Team, logging team, and all external activities of the camp will cease.

No one is to leave.”

“During this time, check the surroundings of the valley, especially the upper parts.

Xia Chuan, you personally take charge of this, and replenish the Solidified Fire Oil where necessary.

Report anything unusual to me immediately.”

“Also, discreetly spread the word; during these two days, avoid letting anyone communicate with Gao Yu, especially children, keep a close watch on them!”

“Yes, Leader!”

This Gao Yu certainly has issues.

It’s still unknown whether these four Cold Beasts were killed by him before or after his injury.

If it were the former, that’d be more reassuring;

If the latter…

Xia Hong’s eyes trembled slightly, and a shadow cast upon his heart.

“Quickly drain the blood from these seven Cold Beasts and send them to my room!”

After instructing Xia Chuan, Xia Hong immediately turned and headed to the third floor.

Xia Chuan ordered Tong Xinglong to get to work, then remained on the spot, exchanging looks with Luo Yuan and the others, gradually becoming worried himself.

“Let’s hurry and train, weak strength means danger everywhere!”

After saying this, Luo Yuan was the first to turn around and leave.

“We can’t rely solely on the Leader; it’s time for us to step up.”

Yuan Cheng also spoke solemnly and was the second to leave.

Though the others remained silent, they followed suit and returned to their rooms, clearly to seize every moment for training.