Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

76: Chapter 76 Everyone Can Cultivate 76: Chapter 76 Everyone Can Cultivate “Brother, what do you think of my proposal?”

Xia Hong, who was pondering Luo Ming’s intentions, was interrupted by Xia Chuan.

He decided not to speculate further and made a rough calculation in his mind before speaking:

“Let’s go with the rules you suggested, but I want to add two more points: the age limit for the reserve can now be relaxed to thirteen to thirty; and for those under thirteen, we’ll give them five pounds of Cold Beast Meat every month.”

Seeing Xia Chuan’s anxious expression immediately after hearing this, Xia Hong raised his hand, signaling Xia Chuan to continue listening to him.

“I know the population structure of the camp well.

The age group from thirteen to thirty should total just over one hundred, which is about thirty more than what you originally set, and counting them in would consume only about an additional thousand pounds of Cold Beast Meat each month.

Those under thirteen are a bit more, roughly one hundred and fifty, and with five pounds per person per month, it adds up to just over seven hundred pounds.

So, my two additional points would only require us to hunt two more Cold Beasts a month to achieve that.”

According to Xia Chuan’s calculations, successfully hunting four adult Cold Beasts a month would sustain consumption.

Adding these two points, hunting six in total a month would be completely sufficient.

“Are you still worried that you won’t be able to hunt six Cold Beasts a month?”

Upon hearing Xia Hong’s rhetorical question, Xia Chuan and Yuan Cheng both showed a hint of hesitation on their faces.

In fact, looking back over the past month, they had hunted more than six Cold Beasts.

Now that they had iron tools and greatly improved hunting ability, considering the terrifying density of Cold Beasts at Redwood Ridge, hunting six a month should surely be achievable.

But the problem is, hunting carries risks.

The hunt for that Snow Mane seemed simple, but it required all ten of them working together, plus the enhancement from the Shock Frost Saber, and their understanding of the Snow Mane Cold Beast.

It was a combination of many factors that made it possible.

So far, they’ve only encountered three types of Cold Beasts.

If they come across others they don’t understand, the risks remain very high.

Moreover, taking such risks is only for the sake of ordinary people in the camp.

After thinking for a long time, Xia Chuan finally spoke up.

“Brother, hunting two more Cold Beasts would mean taking greater risks, and for the ordinary people in the camp, I don’t think it’s worth it;

Besides, our current hunting range, including the original Da Shi territory, is only about a thousand meters north-south on the outskirts.

Though the Cold Beast density is high, within this thousand-meter range, they are extremely limited, and adding two more might soon deplete the Cold Beasts in this area entirely.

By then, we’d have to venture deeper into Redwood Ridge, which is even less safe.”

As Xia Chuan spoke, the three of them reached the entrance of the camp.

“Greetings, Leader!”

“Greetings, Leader.”

“The Leader is back…”

“Brother Chuan and Brother Cheng are back too.”

“Alright, everyone, go about your business.”

While smiling and acknowledging the greetings from people at the entrance, Xia Hong led the two into the camp, stopping by the Iron Refining Furnace before indicating for them to sit down, then pointed to the ordinary people in the camp and asked Xia Chuan:

“What do you think these people are considered to the camp right now?”

Xia Chuan paused for a moment, thought briefly, and answered with two words.

“A burden.”

“Exactly, a burden.

So, are you willing to abandon them?”

Xia Chuan and Yuan Cheng immediately fell silent.

The answer was obvious—they weren’t willing to abandon them.

Not to mention that among these ordinary people in the camp, were their relatives and friends.

Even without personal ties, having lived together for many years, there surely was an emotional bond.

“You said that it’s not worth taking greater risks for these people, which I can understand.

But think about it, before they had the ability to venture out, we were already taking risks for them.

Hunting, picking Crystal Fruits, logging, and future mining work—once we venture out, who can guarantee absolute safety?

Isn’t that considered taking risks?”

After Xia Hong finished speaking, he let out a slow breath, and his expression gradually became serious.