Chapter 341: Seclusion, the growing Yu generation, family banquet, rapid development

As the night of the tenth of September fell, Lu Yang led 500 people to set off for East Ridge, while Xu Ning continued to sit in Wuyuan. The preparations for Great Xia's dual-line eastward expansion began in such an orderly manner.

Lu Yang and Xu Ning are both upper-class combat body aptitudes, and their base strength was close to three *zong* when they broke through. Currently, they are in the middle stage of the Cold-Resisting Realm, and their strength is eight *zong*.

Eastward expansion is related to Great Xia's future grand strategy. Xia Hong is certainly not at ease letting the two be fully responsible, so he let Xia Chuan personally watch Wuyuan, and then sent Yu Wendao to watch East Ridge.

A Chief Administrator and the strongest Department Head are considered the top experts in Xia City at present, and both of them hold the Cloud Flood Army and the Dragon Martial Army in their hands. If there is any sudden situation, they should be enough to deal with it.

The order given to Wuyuan was to try to only survey and not expand, preferably secretly figuring out the entire north bank of the Xing River, and then determining whether the area beyond the north bank was indeed the sphere of influence of Beishuo Town.

The order given to Dongling was to establish a foothold in the Mount Beining area under the identity of a new camp, coexist with those seven village-level camps, and take advantage of the opportunity for exchange to scout out more news about Beishuo and the Jiuzhen of Mo'ao.

In the final analysis, the meaning expressed by the two instructions is to hibernate first. At the current stage, the main focus is to inquire about the intelligence of the Jiuzhen, strive for more time, and let Xia City completely transform the benefits brought by this round of collective building upgrades into strength.

The accommodation capacity of the Martial Arts Pavilion has just increased from 200 to 1,000;

The medicine fields of the Medicine Refining Pavilion have only transplanted more than a dozen precious spiritual plants such as Red Yang Fruit, Cold Beard Grass, and Dual-Colored Liquid Spirit Fruit. Cheng Feng is trying to transplant that Cold Apple tree in Long Mountain that is about to wither, and it is not known whether it can be saved;

The Weapon Refining Pavilion is still trying to cast 100,000-forged weapons. The output of thousand-forged blades is currently not high. The thousand-forged Lei Kui battle armor is still in the research stage. Although the output rate of beast-suppressing blades is slowly increasing, most of them are still hundred-forged weapons;

There are only forty-five martial arts techniques in total, which is clearly too few for the Great Xia camp with more than 600,000 people at present;

The level 3 black soil has transplanted many precious fruit plants, and the production capacity of various materials such as refined salt, spiritual wine, and pills has just begun to improve.

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Transformation takes time!

Of course, the most important thing is Xia Hong's own cultivation.

"Judging from the partial information revealed by Yang and Li back then, the Frigid-Resistant Realm is by no means the peak combat power in Beishuo Town. The same applies to the other eight towns. If Great Xia is to go east to the southern foothills of Mount Mo'ao to compete with the Jiuzhen, breaking through to the Xianyang Realm is the bare minimum, and it might not even be secure. Therefore, my cultivation is the top priority from now on!"

Star-Plucking Terrace, Xia Hong sat alone on the Enlightenment Lotus Throne, his expression solemn.

Xu Ning and Lu Yang are not very strong, but they are calm in character, and they never discount the execution of his orders. Plus Xia Chuan and Yu Wendao are watching from the side, he can rest assured about Wuyuan and East Ridge for the time being.

"Next, I have to cultivate wholeheartedly. First, increase the base strength to seventy-two *zong*, complete the third round of flesh and blood reorganization, and then I can use the medicinal power to quench the bones and produce marrow, and break through to the Xianyang Realm!"

Xia Hong pondered for a moment, opened a medicine bottle in front of him, poured out a Yang Origin Pill, swallowed it directly into his abdomen, and began to cultivate.

Although the Cold-Resisting Realm has not yet reached the stage of *biggu* (abstaining from grain), it can pre-store flesh and blood energy in the body through massive eating, and this ability can be continuously improved. Xia Hong can currently eat once every three days. He notified Han Yue early to come to the Star-Plucking Terrace to deliver food once every three days. No one will come to disturb him during this time.

Coming out of seclusion on the fifth of September, his base strength had already reached fifty-four *zong*. At that time, Xia Hong had calculated that it would take less than a year to increase his base strength to seventy-two *zong*. At that time, using medicinal power to quench bones and produce marrow, breaking through to the Xianyang Realm would be a matter of course.

At the current stage, as long as the camp's activity range is controlled within Pingxi Plain, Great Xia basically will not encounter any threatening enemies. With Xia Chuan and the seven departments, he doesn't have to worry about everything in Xia City at all.

Based on his desire to break through to the Xianyang Realm, Xia Hong began his first wholehearted seclusion cultivation since coming to the Frozen Abyss world.

And while he was in seclusion, the camp was rapidly improving its overall strength through the benefits brought by this round of building upgrades.

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Time flies, and soon it is the fourth year of Great Xia.

August 5th, the eve of nightfall.

The Cold Sun in the sky, although its light has gradually weakened, is still ruthlessly instilling cold air into the earth. Although there are still many light sources in the outer city, most people have fallen asleep. Only a very small number of diligent medium and high-level hunting team captains, as well as people from the seven departments and seven divisions, woke up first and began preparations before nightfall.

Compared to the outer city, the inner city is small, but there are significantly more people who can walk on the streets against the cold light. If they meet someone they are familiar with, they will say hello and stop to chat for a few words. Although the voice is not loud, it can add a bit of vitality.

Compared to other areas of the inner city, the area near the main building is much quieter, especially the Star-Plucking Hall above the back of the main building. Although it is brightly lit, the holy tripod fire in the middle of the top is clearly visible, and you can even see the figures of maids walking through the porch occasionally, but the whole is silent, a solemn scene.

After all, it is the Lord's residence, the most important and mysterious place in Xia City. No matter who looks up at the Star-Plucking Hall from below, they will feel solemn and respectful, and can't help but feel awe. Of course, besides that, there is also thick fanaticism.

It's just that no one expected that at this very moment, two immature children's voices suddenly sounded in the Star-Plucking Hall, which they thought was incomparably solemn.

"Yi... Daddy... find... play..."

"Star... Terrace... find Daddy... play..."

The children's voices came from directly below the Star-Plucking Terrace. It can be heard that both children are at the age of babbling. Although they don't speak very clearly, they can clearly express their meaning.

"Your Highnesses, you can't go here, the Lord is in seclusion and cultivation!"

"Go... want... Daddy..."

"Go... I want too..."

"Sister Han Yue, today is the family banquet to celebrate the birthdays of the two Highnesses and the second young master Yu Ning. The Lord should be coming out of seclusion soon, right?"

"That can't disturb him now. It's not dark yet! The Star-Plucking Terrace doesn't have a roof, the two Highnesses can't go."

"That's right! Close call, close call, I almost forgot."

"Hurry up and hold the two Highnesses back! Night is coming, it's time to rest."

"Got it."

"Wa wa wa…………"

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Clearly, this conversation collapsed.

Directly below the Star-Plucking Terrace is the main hall of the palace. The two toddlers who had just learned to walk were struggling in the arms of Han Yue and Han Shuang, stretching out their fleshy little palms, constantly grabbing towards the entrance of the Star-Plucking Terrace stairs.

The one on the left is wearing a small white dress, with two exquisite red luan birds embroidered on the hem. The water-blue holy pattern on the center of the eyebrows shines brightly under the reflection of the fire; the one on the right is wearing a small black-gold robe, the color is very textured, and the material is clearly the same as the set on Xia Hong. The holy pattern on the center of his eyebrows is golden-red. When illuminated by the fire, magma seems to flow inside, which is incomparably miraculous.

Both toddlers are just one year old, and they are naturally carved in pink and jade. Plus, their clothing is very expensive. They are usually meticulously taken care of by maids like Han Shuang. Anyone who sees them can't help but love them.

Especially at this moment, both of them want to find their father and don't want to be taken away by maids like Han Yue and Han Shuang. They stretched out their fleshy little hands towards the entrance of the Star-Plucking Terrace and cried so loudly, which made people feel even more pitiful.

But even so, Han Yue and Han Shuang couldn't let them go, so they could only grit their teeth and carry them out of the hall.

It can be seen that the two toddlers kept struggling and crying, which made the footsteps of Han Yue and Han Shuang slightly staggering.

"The strength of the eldest Highness is getting bigger and bigger. My base strength is almost 28,000 *jin*. Sometimes, I was caught off guard and was broken free by her."

Han Shuang, who was holding Xia Yu Sheng, heard her sister's words and hurriedly responded with a wry smile: "We are fine. Last time Rong Ying held the second Highness, she didn't pay attention and was broken free. As a result, the second Highness fell to the ground. The Madam was very angry and almost expelled her from the Star-Plucking Hall."

Han Yue naturally knew about this, a look of lingering fear appeared on her face. Looking at Xia Yu Yao who was still crying in her arms, she smiled bitterly: "The two Highnesses haven't started cultivation yet. The Madam just weaned them two months ago. Eating some supplementary food made of beast meat and red crystal fruit, their strength increased by more than 100 *jin*. At this speed, I estimate that before they start cultivation at the age of six, they will be able to break through to the Earth-Digging Realm."

Han Shuang and a group of maids nodded slightly upon hearing this, and then looked at the crying Xia Yu Yao and Xia Yu Sheng, their faces full of shock and envy.

Although Xia Yu Yao and Xia Yu Sheng are one year old, according to what the Lord said personally when they were born, if they want to walk out of the Star-Plucking Hall, they can only rely on themselves. They are afraid of the high-altitude edge of the porch, not to mention the thirty-meter suspension ladder connecting the Star-Plucking Hall and the main building. They don't even dare to approach it.

So far, neither of them has taken a step out of the Star-Plucking Hall.

They haven't been out, so naturally they haven't come into contact with anyone in the camp. Therefore, the special features of the two children, except for the Lord and the Madam, the Chief Administrator's family, and the maternal grandfather Li Tiancheng, the entire Great Xia is probably only known to the dozen or so maids.

Not to mention the miraculous aspects of the two, just the base strength of 5,000 *jin* at birth is enough to crush all the geniuses in Great Xia. Two months ago, they just started eating supplementary food. Without cultivation, their strength began to increase automatically. If this spreads out, I guess those geniuses in the Martial Arts Pavilion who are busy breaking records all day will go crazy.

"The Lord and the Madam are not ordinary people. The two Highnesses, as their offspring, naturally have aptitudes far exceeding ordinary people. And today's Great Xia is different from the past. The platform for the two Highnesses is getting higher and higher. In the future..."

"Yi, why are the two Highnesses not crying anymore?"

Han Yue's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by her sister. Looking down, she found that Xia Yu Yao in her arms and Xia Yu Sheng in her sister's arms suddenly stopped crying and calmed down.

"Ge ge..."

"Daddy... Daddy... came..."

Not only quiet, Xia Yu Sheng also laughed, and then Xia Yu Yao's words immediately made a group of maids turn their heads and look behind them.

"Pay respects to the Lord!"

It turned out that they were just busy holding the two Highnesses and walked to the entrance of the main hall unknowingly. The entrance to the Star-Plucking Terrace behind them had been quietly opened at some point. Xia Hong was standing in the middle of the main hall, making faces at the two little guys facing him.

"Get up, the family banquet will be held here in the main hall. You can go and prepare now. After nightfall, go and notify Xia Chuan to come over."

"Subordinates obey!"

Han Yue nodded and cupped her hands, just about to exit the hall, when she found that she was still holding Xia Yu Yao in her arms. Receiving Xia Hong's eye signal, she and her sister let go together.

"Daddy..."

"Daddy..."

The two little guys had no restrictions and immediately rushed towards Xia Hong. Of course, because their walking was not very steady, it was better to say they were stumbling and crawling all the way than rushing.

"It's okay, you all go and get busy, I'll watch them!"

Seeing Han Yue and others' nervous posture, Xia Hong waved his hand to indicate that it was okay, and then clapped his hands at the son and daughter, encouraging them to continue walking towards him.

I don't know if the girl's physique is naturally weaker, although Xia Yu Yao tried very hard, she was still overtaken by her younger brother. After a while, the distance was opened by three or four meters.

"Wu wu wu…………"

Seeing that her younger brother was about to rush into her father's arms first, Xia Yu Yao actually sat on the ground, raised her neck and cried loudly.

Xia Yu Sheng was still running forward, but was immediately attracted by the crying behind him. He turned his head and looked at his sister, and walked a few steps in front of Xia Hong, but thought about it, he actually stopped.

"Sister... you... come... wait..."

Listening to the few words slowly spit out from Xia Yu Sheng's mouth, a different color rose in Xia Hong's eyes, and a satisfied look appeared on his face.

He knew how to let his sister at such a young age.

It's just that this kid seems to be at a disadvantage!

Xia Yu Yao seemed to understand her brother's words. After standing up, she tried to walk forward a few steps. Seeing that her brother didn't move, she immediately accelerated and ran towards Xia Hong. After overtaking her brother, she threw herself into Xia Hong's arms.

"Ge ge ge…………"

Xia Yu Yao, who was crying with pear blossoms and rain just now, actually laughed non-stop as soon as she threw herself into Xia Hong's arms, and even pointed at her brother, her little face full of pride.

"Wa…………"

"Hahahaha!"

Seeing his son realize that he had been deceived and stood there for a while, and also started to cry loudly, Xia Hong couldn't help laughing loudly.

"Silly boy, being deceived by your sister, what are you crying for!" ===== CHAPTER 342 =====