[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-endless-winter-my-camp-infinitely-upgrades":3,"chapter-endless-winter-my-camp-infinitely-upgrades-endless-winter-my-camp-infinitely-upgrades-chapter-191":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Endless Winter: My Camp Infinitely Upgrades",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2266617,4425,"Chapter 191","endless-winter-my-camp-infinitely-upgrades-chapter-191",191,"\u003Cp>What happened at Mirror Immortal Camp?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, I suspected it; now, hearing this question, Yue Feng could confirm that this middle-aged man was definitely a high-ranking official from Beehive Camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Sheng must have carried my words back last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came here in person to verify—clearly, he doesn’t believe Mirror Immortal has merged into Great Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the most important goal is surely the iron mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng gazed at the sky outside the cave, his eyes flickering slightly as he feigned deep thought, remaining silent for over a dozen breaths without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t think you can stall for time—no one coming will help. This iron mine now belongs to Beehive Camp. You have five breaths to answer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scheme exposed, Yue Feng had no choice but to answer quickly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mirror Immortal camp was plagued by supernatural entities; seven or eight out of ten members died, and the survivors have all merged into our Great Xia Camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I suspected!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man’s gaze sharpened; recalling the undamaged buildings and lack of corpses he’d seen at Mirror Immortal’s camp, his heart chilled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A normal camp battle ending in annihilation shouldn’t look like this. He had already suspected supernatural involvement; hearing Yue Feng’s answer, he was now certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Were He Yuanhun and Yuwen the Guardian killed by supernatural entities?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He Yuanhun conspired with supernatural entities; they murdered everyone, including Yuwen the Guardian. My leader, Xia Hong, defeated He Yuanhun and drove him off before rescuing the survivors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This answer made the middle-aged man’s expression harden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his gaze to lock eyes with Yue Feng, first showing doubt, then that doubt slowly turning to mockery, until he couldn’t help but let out a light chuckle:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still trying to stall? You’re clever, but do you really think I’d believe this nonsense…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his words fully faded, the middle-aged man’s massive frame moved abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than ten meters, Yue Feng felt a gale rush toward him—he didn’t even see the man’s fist clearly before it filled his pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow of death rose in his heart; Yue Feng had no time to react, his mind flashing only two words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a distance of over ten meters, Yue Feng felt a furious gale slam into his face; before he could even make out what was happening, the middle-aged man’s fist filled his pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow of death rose in his heart; Yue Feng had no time to react—his mind flashed only two words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent shockwave exploded outward; Yue Feng’s body was instantly flung over ten meters backward. The fourteen men nearby were also thrown apart, some losing balance and collapsing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet when Yue Feng rose, seeing the black-clothed figure standing before him, his face filled with relief and joy; the fourteen others, seeing the scene, also brightened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent shockwave erupted suddenly; Yue Feng’s body was blasted backward over ten meters, and the fourteen men nearby were all thrown apart, some losing their balance and collapsing outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet when Yue Feng rose, seeing the black-clad figure standing before him, his face brimmed with relief and delight; on the other side, the fourteen men, seeing the scene, all brightened with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hail the Leader!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Hong gripped the white-robed middle-aged man’s right fist with one hand, his gaze dark, a faint hint of killing intent flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who had moments ago been utterly domineering now wore a look of grave seriousness—especially upon realizing he couldn’t pull his fist free, feeling the terrifying power in Xia Hong’s grip, his pupils even held a trace of horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you… the leader of Great Xia…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man, who had just moments ago been utterly dominant, now wore a grim expression—especially when he realized he couldn’t pull his fist back, feeling the terrifying power in Xia Hong’s grip, his pupils even flickered with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the man could finish his sentence, Xia Hong suddenly released his grip and kicked straight into his abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying force caused the man’s abdomen to cave in over ten centimeters; his body shot backward like a cannonball, flying out of the mine and slamming into the snow, dragging a trail of over ten meters before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the middle-aged man could finish his sentence, Xia Hong abruptly released his grip and kicked straight into his abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man rose from the snow, spitting out a mouthful of blood, swiftly drawing a flexible sword from his waist, staring fixedly at Xia Hong, his expression filled with horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m in a good mood today. You’re old, so I’ll teach you how to speak properly. You have no right to ask me questions. From now on, I ask, you answer—clear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man rose from the snow, spitting out a mouthful of reversed blood, swiftly drew a flexible sword from his waist, and fixed his gaze on Xia Hong before him, his expression filled with dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the exact words he’d just spoken to Yue Feng and the others—now thrown back at him unchanged. The man knew instantly: Xia Hong was avenging Yue Feng’s group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s face flushed with rage, his chest burning with fury—but remembering that single kick, he clenched his teeth and said not a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Yue Feng and the others instantly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was their Leader. This man was a Cold-Resisting-level expert, yet before Xia Hong, he lacked even the courage to argue—just as Yue Feng had been before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain River Squad was founded late; most members were Earth-Digging-level newcomers from Five Ape Mountain, who had never directly witnessed Xia Hong’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, for the first time, they saw his strength—and their eyes ignited with the same fervor as Yue Feng’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Hong fixed his gaze on the man and began speaking calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having witnessed Xia Hong’s power for the first time, their eyes now bore the same fervor that had ignited in Yue Feng and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Yingba, Head of Beehive Camp’s Hunting Team.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know He Yuanhun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve dealt twice—cooperated twice on hunting high-grade cold beasts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing “high-grade cold beast,” Xia Hong raised an eyebrow but didn’t press further. He continued: “How many people in Beehive Camp? Who’s your leader?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question made Chen Yingba’s expression stiffen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he looked up and saw Xia Hong’s darkening expression, his spirit tightened; he gritted his teeth and said: “Our total population exceeds sixty thousand. The Grand Leader is Chen Yingyuan, the Second Leader is Wu Tianxing—both stronger than me. Your strength is indeed formidable, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Yingba finished, he saw Xia Hong’s right hand flick toward him—his nerves snapped, and he instinctively sidestepped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he looked up and saw Xia Hong’s expression grow increasingly grim, his heart tightened—he clenched his teeth and said, “My Beehive Camp’s total population exceeds sixty thousand; our chief, Chen Yingyuan, and second chief, Wu Tianxing, are both stronger than I am. You are indeed powerful, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his body even moved, a piercing whistle pierced his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp pain struck his ear; he reached up to touch it and felt his ear cartilage pierced. Fury surged in his pupils—but fearing Xia Hong’s gaze, he quickly lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did I ask you to speak? Drop that petty cleverness!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Hong watched Chen Yingba’s bowed head, a sliver of killing intent flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Cold-Resisting expert—likely Beehive Camp’s third-ranking figure. Chen Yingba was undoubtedly used to arrogance and brutality. After being humiliated like this, his hatred was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should be grateful I only struck your earlobe—if I’d aimed anywhere else, you’d be dead right now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Hong stared at him for a long while, then finally extinguished the killing intent in his eyes, speaking calmly: “Mirror Immortal’s territory now fully belongs to Great Xia. You can forget about this iron mine. From today, ten li north of Jing Valley is Great Xia’s territory. Next time I find your people crossing in…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Xia Hong paused. Spotting a massive boulder beside his foot, he gathered slight force and kicked it toward Chen Yingba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone was half a man’s size—likely dug from the mine, at least two or three thousand catties. With Xia Hong’s kick, it soared as if weightless, striking Chen Yingba’s face in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Xia Hong paused. Seeing a massive boulder beside his leg, he gathered a fraction of strength and kicked it toward Chen Yingba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent gust roared. Chen Yingba’s pupils contracted—he remembered Xia Hong’s power and swiftly turned his head aside, holding his breath and bracing his shoulder to take the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the moment the boulder struck his shoulder—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce rush of air came; Chen Yingba’s pupils contracted—he recalled Xia Hong’s earlier power, swiftly twisted his body to avoid his head, held his breath, and braced his shoulder to take the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous crash. Chen Yingba’s body flew backward like a severed kite, over thirty meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scrambled to his feet, staring at his shredded, sunken shoulder. He swallowed hard, stunned into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That earlier kick in the cave—he could still claim it was his own carelessness, unprepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this boulder—he’d braced himself fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the result was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did that prove?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That his strength was utterly incomparable to this Great Xia Leader. How was this possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this Xia Hong be… beyond Cold-Resisting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must be. Otherwise, how could he have defeated He Yuanhun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this Xia Hong be a power beyond the Cold-Resisting level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yingba felt no anger now. Hearing those two words, he felt only overwhelming relief—and even a touch of gratitude. Clutching his shoulder, he ran north without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leader, you’re incredible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That Chen Yingba was so arrogant just now—and now he’s running away like a kicked dog, hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He was so cruel to us—but not a peep out of him before the Leader!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He deserved that lesson.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re so brutal toward us, but you can’t even let out a fart in front of the chief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Chen Yingba gone, the men in the cave relaxed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng, though visibly elated, remained relatively calm. Seeing night fall, he led everyone out of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leader, thank heavens you arrived in time—if not, these two iron mines would’ve fallen into Beehive Camp’s hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Hong turned to look at Yue Feng and the others, a look of appreciation on his face: “Holding the iron mines is right—but know your limits. Chen Yingba’s strength isn’t on your level. Next time, if you face something like this, compromise if you must. Your life matters most. Mines can be retaken. Lives cannot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, their faces flushed with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng, moved yet remembering his humiliation, clenched his fists beneath his sleeves. His desire for strength grew stronger—if Xia Hong hadn’t arrived, he’d be dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leader, were you always near the Arrow Bamboo Forest?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Hong shook his head: “I’ve been here these past few days, but usually only during daylight. I just finished something, returned to camp, and heard Li Yuankun say something was happening here. Since they couldn’t come by day, I came alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yue Feng and the others all looked relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank heavens Xia Hong was now Cold-Resisting—his schedule no longer matched theirs. If he’d still been like before, tonight they’d all be dead. “Leader, after being humiliated like that, Chen Yingba won’t dare cross into Jing Valley again. We can now safely develop this region.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He dares come back? Doesn’t he want to live?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t even catch a stone the Leader kicked—what face does he have to return?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, he won’t dare come back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t even catch a stone the chief kicked out—what right do you have to show your face?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the Mountain River Squad’s chatter, Xia Hong’s brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the discussion among the Shanhe squad, Xia Hong frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Xia Hong, but Yue Feng beside him also paused slightly in expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yingba had just been severely reprimanded; from his reaction just now, it was clear he was likely frightened and wouldn’t come back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the opponent was merely the leader of the Beehive Camp’s hunting team—likely only a third-rank figure, with two others above him: Grand Leader Chen Yingyuan and Second Leader Wu Tianxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yingyuan and Chen Yingba were probably brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Beehive Camp will respond later is still uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please... Your Excellency... Collect_(!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The leader didn’t kill him just now—he let him go. Those two leaders at Beehive Camp, if they’re not fools, should understand the meaning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yue Feng had grasped his intent, Xia Hong wasn’t surprised; he nodded and said: “We’ll wait and see how things develop. I’ll stay here for now. At night, Xia Chuan will bring people over. I left a kill at the entrance to the Arrow Bamboo Forest—take your men and carry it back to camp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng nodded and selected three men to head toward the Arrow Bamboo Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You left a kill, Captain? Does the leader go out hunting cold beasts himself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three men following Yue Feng looked curious; they’d only recently arrived in Great Xia and had never heard that Xia Hong personally hunted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course he does. The camp’s current prosperity came from the leader single-handedly killing cold beasts one by one in the early days. In terms of hunting skill, all our hunting teams combined probably can’t match him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the three exchanged glances, each eye flickering with doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t doubt Xia Hong’s strength—especially after what they’d just witnessed—but the issue was, hunting skill and personal power were two different things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold beasts weren’t simple; they far surpassed humans of the same level, each possessed unique techniques, and their vitality was extraordinarily resilient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those at the Excavation Level were qualified to hunt, but they absolutely needed to go in teams—no camp made exceptions. This was humanity’s acknowledgment of cold beast strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength was certainly an important factor, but team coordination, hunting experience, and hunting tools mattered just as much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Xia Hong was incredibly strong, his hunting ability couldn’t possibly surpass the combined strength of all our hunting teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they doubted—but they wouldn’t dare voice it outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing their expressions, Yue Feng didn’t bother explaining; they’d only been in the camp a month. Once time passed, they’d naturally understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the days when he’d hunted alongside Xia Hong, Yue Feng’s expression grew nostalgic, yet faintly melancholy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Xia Hong began breaking through the Cold-Resistant Level, he hadn’t taken any of them out hunting anymore. Yue Feng knew why: their strength could no longer keep up with the leader’s pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even before breaking through, the leader could hunt mid-tier cold beasts alone. Next time he leads an expedition, the target will probably be high-tier cold beasts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering what Chen Yingba had said—that he’d dealt with He Yuanhun twice, both times cooperating to hunt high-tier cold beasts—Yue Feng’s expression turned sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s words carried hidden information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those at the Cold-Resistant Level were qualified to cooperate in hunting high-tier cold beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must accelerate my breakthrough. Otherwise, when the leader next needs people for a hunt, I won’t even have the qualification to join him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four reached the entrance of the Arrow Bamboo Forest—the spot Xia Hong mentioned—and quickly found the kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon finding it, the three who had just doubted Xia Hong’s hunting ability were instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the green bamboo thicket lay a snow-white cold beast, eight to nine meters long and powerfully built, its eyes wide open, its massive paws limp at its chest, its entire body showing not a single wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this is a mid-tier… White Bear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s its wound?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here—on the back of its neck. Come look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the call, Yue Feng and the other two climbed onto the White Bear’s back, saw the wound, and immediately narrowed their pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the White Bear’s nape was a narrow slash, no more than a foot long—but it had been driven deep, with copious blood flowing out, staining nearly half its back red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng’s expression flickered; he searched further along the bear’s back and spotted several footprints, instantly deducing the kill sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The leader must have kicked the White Bear down first, then plunged a blade deep into its nape, severing its spine to bleed it out…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the spine was severed, the White Bear lost all resistance and could only wait to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could the leader kick down a beast this big?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slice through its spine in one cut?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This White Bear didn’t even show signs of struggle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the leader has no wounds on him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three couldn’t help swallowing hard, exchanged glances, and finally realized how absurd their earlier doubts about Xia Hong had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t judge the leader’s strength by ordinary standards. To him, we’re no different from five-year-old children.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, hearing Yue Feng’s words, all three nodded solemnly, no longer daring to question him; deep reverence and fervor for Xia Hong now filled their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four quickly carried the White Bear back to the Jinggu Iron Mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour after nightfall, a massive procession finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuan brought not only his entire Yunjiao Team, but also the six-man teams of Yuwen Tao, Luo Yuan, and the three Zhao brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven teams, totaling 140 men, gathered densely by the iron mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hail the Leader!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the others bowed to Xia Hong, Yue Feng stepped forward and explained the earlier events to Xia Chuan and the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Beehive Camp had intended to kill, even though Chen Yingba had been severely punished, Xia Chuan’s gaze darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Yingba—I know him. Cold-Resistant Level, terrible temper. He once clashed with my father, got beaten badly by He Yuanhun, and only settled after Chen Yingyuan intervened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xia Hong turned to Yuwen Tao and repeated Chen Yingba’s exact words, then asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much do you know about Beehive Camp? Are these claims credible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sixty thousand people? Impossible—he’s lying…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Tao paused, then continued: “Everything else checks out. Beehive Camp does have a hunting team—I don’t know the exact number, but He Yuanhun mentioned over five hundred. Chen Yingba is indeed its leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yingyuan and Wu Tianxing are real too—He Yuanhun mentioned them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sixty thousand? Definitely false. If Beehive Camp had that many people, there’d be far more Excavation Level cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>False.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Chen Yingba had lied to him just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not hard to guess—he probably exaggerated Beehive Camp’s strength to scare him off from killing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Hong shook his head slightly; Chen Yingba’s petty trickery couldn’t fool him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now we wait to see Beehive Camp’s reaction. I’ll stay here at Jinggu for now. You’ve been fully exploring the Arrow Bamboo Forest—just leave a few teams stationed here. The southern cave system is nearly exhausted; these two iron mines can be used now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuan nodded, then remembered something and turned to Yue Feng: “Today’s the thirtieth. Li Yuankun told me last night your Shanhe Team has explored the Arrow Bamboo Forest to a depth of thirty-one kilometers. Correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng’s expression brightened; he pulled out a leather map from his robe and handed it to Xia Chuan: “My lord, this is the map I drew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuan studied the leather map, then looked up: “Nine days ago I said that whoever explores the deepest into the Arrow Bamboo Forest this month will become the Jinggu outpost commander. I’ve confirmed all other teams—none surpassed you. So the Jinggu outpost is now under your command.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Feng’s face lit up; he bowed deeply: “Your servant obeys!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuan paused, then turned to Yuwen Tao:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need familiar faces guarding Jinggu. For now, leave behind the Longwu, Shenwu, Zhenwu, Yingwu, and Xiongwu Teams—alongside Yue Feng’s Shanhe Team. Six teams, 120 men total. Yuwen Sizheng, what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Tao nodded: “Appropriate. We’re all familiar with Jinggu and the Arrow Bamboo Forest. The arrangement is sound.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately turned to Hong Guang beside him: “Hong Shu, return to camp now. Tell Hong Tian, Zhu Ling, Zhu Yuan, and Meng Yi to gather their teams, bring supplies, and come directly here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it—I’m on my way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the back, Xia Hong glanced at Hong Guang out of the corner of his eye and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Guang’s Xuanwu Team had been disbanded; after the expansion, he was reassigned directly into Yuwen Tao’s Longwu Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his mistake, Hong Guang had become noticeably calmer, no longer as reckless as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, everyone return. You’re not needed here for now. By the way, Xia Chuan—how’s your preparation going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuan froze, then realized what Xia Hong meant; his face flushed with embarrassment as he stepped closer: “Big brother, do we really need to make it that big? It’s just living together like everyone else—no need for such a grand spectacle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xia Chuan’s awkwardness, Xia Hong couldn’t help smiling and shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely because no one else does it, I’m telling you to. Set an example. Once you start, others will follow. Trust me—it’s the right move. Go prepare now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xia Hong’s firmness, Xia Chuan could only nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. I’ll return with the team now. Big brother, be careful here—send word if anything happens.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3562,"2026-06-19T20:30:15.201Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1af74a940c0dc1315f76e04a27fb780ec595fda3a83d72c5e2f03fdde7009af8","endless-winter-my-camp-infinitely-upgrades-chapter-192","endless-winter-my-camp-infinitely-upgrades-chapter-190",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fendless-winter-my-camp-infinitely-upgrades-cover.jpg"]