Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Having been a leader for fifteen years, Luo Ming was naturally very shrewd to have maintained Rogue Camp as the undisputed top camp around Redwood Ridge.

Half a month ago, when Yang and Li proposed that he and everyone from the other five camps cooperate and follow their orders, Luo Ming had some guesses in his heart.

Yang and Li described the grotesque monster as so terrifying that Luo Ming basically didn't doubt it. After all, he had seen it with his own eyes. That grotesque monster did indeed enjoy killing people, and the more people it killed, the stronger it became.

But to say that the two stayed behind to help them because of their request, or because they were kind-hearted and considered them to be of the same human race…

Luo Ming absolutely didn't believe it.

He wasn't that naive.

Judging from the multiple battles, Yang and Li also faced certain risks when fighting the wooden puppet monster. There had to be a reason for the two to risk their lives to kill the wooden puppet monster.

After thinking about it, it was nothing more than the word 'benefit'.

Luo Ming guessed that hunting the wooden puppet monster must have some huge benefits, otherwise the two wouldn't be working so hard.

Half a month ago, Luo Ming found the leaders of the four camps and explained the pros and cons to them. The four leaders also agreed to cooperate with him.

The four leaders were willing to cooperate, not just because of Luo Ming's reputation.

Shen Ju Camp and Tie Feng Camp, as well as Great Xia Camp, which they heard about from Luo Ming, three of the nine camps around Redwood Ridge had already been harmed by the grotesque monster.

Although the camps didn't usually have much contact, everyone understood the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'. Since Yang and Li were here now and could kill the grotesque monster, that was naturally the best thing to do. After all, they couldn't deal with that grotesque monster on their own.

Luo Ming had also fought against the grotesque monster. He admitted that even his own strength couldn't help much. Yet, Yang and Li still asked him to notify people from other camps to come and help. He probably had an idea of what kind of help they could provide.

The wooden puppet monster enjoyed killing people and increased its strength through killing. Since these people didn't have much strength, what Yang and Li needed them to do was nothing more than to act as bait to lure the wooden puppet monster out.

The truth was exactly as he thought.

After gathering all the Lumbering Realm combat power from the other five camps to Rogue Camp, Yang and Li didn't hide anything and directly stated their intentions.

Luo Ming initially struggled a bit, but when he thought about the strength of the grotesque monster, he was the first to agree. Shi Qing was the second to agree, probably because he had been in contact with the grotesque monster.

The remaining four camps were very hesitant, but they agreed after being persuaded by the two.

The six camps agreed that each camp would send out three Lumbering Realm combatants to act as bait near Redwood Ridge at night to lure the grotesque monster out.

Luo Ming didn't doubt the strength of Yang and Li. Otherwise, he wouldn't have worked so hard to persuade the other five camps to cooperate.

However, the strength of that grotesque monster far exceeded Luo Ming's imagination.

In the past ten days or so, they had successfully lured the wooden puppet monster out three times.

But all three times, it had managed to escape.

If it was just like this, it would be fine. The problem was that each time, someone acting as bait was killed.

The wooden puppet monster appeared and disappeared unpredictably. Sometimes, it would inexplicably kill people. Moreover, the most terrifying thing was that it could control the corpses of the people it killed in a short time, pretending to be living people, approaching you, and then launching a sneak attack. It was simply impossible to defend against.

Many of the dead had expressions of disbelief on their faces at the end.

The first time, seven people died, the second time, nine, and the third time, seven.

This time was the fourth time, and six people died, which was considered the fewest.

Twenty-nine Lumbering Realm combatants, which was basically equivalent to the entire wealth of two small camps.

Rogue Camp only had forty-seven Lumbering Realm combatants in total.

Among the twenty-nine Lumbering Realm combatants who died, Luo Ming had counted.

His own camp accounted for the most, with seven; Huang Zhao Camp had four; Chen Ye Camp had five; Lu Shang Camp had four; and Da Chuan Camp had six.

The most miserable was Da Shi Camp.

That day in Great Xia's territory, Da Shi Camp originally only had five people left alive.

These days, acting as bait, they had lost three more.

Now, Da Shi Camp only had the Shi Qing and Shi Dong brothers left.

It could be said that even if they killed this wooden puppet monster, Da Shi Camp would definitely not be able to recover. Even with just the Shi Qing brothers, the entire camp would have trouble surviving.

The most crucial thing was that so many people had died, but they still hadn't killed the wooden puppet monster.

Not to mention the five leaders, even Luo Ming himself was beginning to doubt the strength of Yang and Li, and was beginning to waver in his belief in their method of luring the wooden puppet monster.

"I know that everyone has opinions. My Rogue Camp has also lost many people, but please bear with it. You have all seen the strength of that grotesque monster. Once these two adults leave, our camps will have no way to survive!"

Luo Ming really had no choice, so he ultimately chose to persuade everyone.

Shi Qing was about to speak when Hong Gang, the leader of Da Chuan Camp, spoke first.

Leader Luo, let's not beat around the bush. I admire the strength of the two adults, but you have also seen the reality. The grotesque monster is even stronger. We haven't been able to kill it after three attempts. In my opinion, this time will be the same. Instead of letting our brothers die in vain, it's better to have a few days of peace. If this continues, the grotesque monster won't be killed, and our own people will die first!"

Hong Gang's voice was as rough as his name suggested. At this moment, he was also a little angry because six of his own men had died, and he bluntly spoke his mind.

"Leader Luo, we're not blaming you, nor are we blaming those two adults. We wouldn't dare to, but the truth is right in front of us. If this time doesn't work, we must leave. We've been out for half a month, and the food left in the camp is running out. If we don't go back, I'm afraid the people in the camp will go hungry."

Huang Yong, the leader of Huang Zhao Camp, also spoke. Although the other two camps didn't speak, the meaning expressed on their faces was obviously the same as the previous two.

Shi Qing also stood up at this time, took a deep breath and said: "Leader Luo, I won't say much. No matter what you say, you still have your capital. My Da Shi Camp really can't hold on any longer. If my brother and I lose another one, I'm afraid the more than three hundred people in the entire camp won't be able to survive. Whether this time is successful or not, I must leave."

Luo Ming was anxious and wanted to continue persuading everyone.

But just then, Yang Ning and Li Hu came over.

"That beast ran away again, but this time we cut off one of its hands. We will definitely be able to kill it next time."

"Don't be careless. Didn't you notice? Its strength is getting stronger and stronger!"

Hearing the conversation between the two, the six leaders, including Luo Ming, and everyone else showed disappointment on their faces once again.

When the grotesque monster escaped for the first time, although a few brothers died, everyone was not as disappointed as they were now. Instead, they were very excited because the grotesque monster had fled in panic, and they felt that they were only one step away from killing it.

The second time it escaped, everyone was only a little worried. After all, more and more people were dying. Those who were acting as bait were their brothers who depended on each other for life and death on weekdays. It was impossible not to feel sorry for them.

It was not until the third time it escaped that everyone truly began to doubt. They suspected that although Yang and Li were very strong, they were obviously still far from killing the wooden puppet monster. Otherwise, the other party would not have escaped three times.

Things should not happen more than three times. Now it was already the fourth time, so everyone no longer concealed the disappointment on their faces, but even if they were disappointed, everyone did not dare to show their displeasure to Yang and Li.

Luo Ming was thinking about how to speak to Yang Ning, hoping that he could give everyone some guarantees and appease everyone's emotions.

Shi Qing and the leaders of the other four camps were thinking about how to speak to the two, telling them that they wanted to take their people away.

On the other side, Yang Ning and Li Hu, who had just walked over, also noticed the unusual atmosphere among the crowd. Through the disappointment on everyone's faces that had not yet disappeared, the two immediately understood what they were thinking.

A look of anger suddenly appeared on Li Hu's face, and he immediately stood up.