Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

”The eight families are all here. This leader won’t waste words. The competition today follows the previous years’ rules, with all three arenas open. As agreed last month, today’s bet is the tribute materials for the next three years to Beishuo Town. The top three camps have their tribute materials shared by the remaining five. Is there any disagreement?”

When Zhu Tong asked this, his eyes remained fixed on Lu Yang, trying to gauge his thoughts through his expression.

Unfortunately, Lu Yang kept his gaze lowered, as did Zhao Hu, Lin Fan, and Wang Tao beside him, all expressionless, revealing nothing.

”This...”

”Three years, isn’t that too long?”

Unexpectedly, the first ones to back down were Zijing and Hong Fan.

This in turn excited Zhu Tong, Nie Ying, and Bai Bo greatly.

Everyone knew that relying on East Ridge as a backup, Zijing and Hong Fan, though not as reckless as Lu Yang, had become noticeably more arrogant.

Critically, their backing down meant even they lacked confidence in Lu Yang. At least this implied Lu Yang hadn’t offered them any assurance.

This meant the five young people in black robes were likely just for show!

Once Zhu Tong’s thoughts cleared, his eyes sparkled with a strong light.

”Since it was agreed last month, there can be no backing out.”

”Right, it’s just three years. If agreed, one shouldn’t back down!”

Nie Ying and Bai Bo already spoke supportively.

”Still putting on airs, ridiculous!”

Seeing Lu Yang, Zhao Hu, and the others remaining silent, Zhu Tong couldn’t help but let out a series of cold laughs, just about to speak when Lu Yang beat him to it.

”No, no, no, three years is still too little. If we’re going to gamble, let’s make it big. I think at least five years, or even ten is not impossible. Leader Zhu, how about it?”

”Great! Leader Lu is indeed bold, let’s bet for five years then!”

At that moment, Zhu Tong was almost certain that Lu Yang was bluffing.

He just wanted to scare them off with those five people in black robes.

If guessed right, he’d likely refuse to gamble soon.

Too late to back out now!

Zhu Tong let out a cold smile; he seemed to already glimpse Lu Yang’s soon-to-come panicked expression, stood up quickly, and declared loudly:

”I almost forgot to tell you all. Besides Inspector He, today’s competition is also witnessed by Lord Zhu Yang, one of the seven Deans of the Inspectorate.”

As Zhu Tong finished speaking, an elderly man in white suddenly leaped down from the main building behind him, landing in front of everyone.

At the same time, He Wuyang walked slowly from the main building, only his expression was exceptionally grim, and even when reaching the arena, he didn’t dare to look up at the East Ridge people below.

”Greetings to Dean Zhu!”

Meanwhile, Zhu Tong led the people in saluting Zhu Yang.

Nie Ying, Bai Bo, Yang Quan, Wan Tianhe, including the six leaders Hong Fan and Zijing, and the Cold Resistance Level individuals behind them, all bowed to the elderly man in white.

Only Lu Yang and the East Ridge people behind him, their expressions changed drastically as if their spirits were drawn away, all looking dazed, motionless.

The white-clothed elder, Zhu Yang, seeing Lu Yang and the others’ expressions, smiled coldly but didn’t pursue the matter of them not saluting. He directly waved to Zhu Tong, instructing, ”It was just discussed to be five years, so five years it is. Everyone is here, so let’s start.”

”As you command, Zhu Yang!”

Zhu Tong was utterly invigorated now, especially when turning to see the East Ridge individuals appearing soul-less, his vigor intensified.

”Each of the eight families, report the names of your participants, and draw three arena masters randomly. Gentlemen, please!”

The final ”please” was almost directed at Lu Yang.

Hong Fan and Zijing had already lowered their heads, not daring to speak.

Yang Quan and Wan Tianhe were filled with regret, not daring to look up at Zhu Tong.

Nie Ying and Bai Bo’s expressions were similar to Zhu Tong’s, full of smugness.

Beishuo Inspectorate, one of the seven Deans, Zhu Yang.

The elder’s name already said so much.

This time, East Ridge was definitely doomed!