[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem":3,"chapter-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},100233,141,"Chapter 42: Demon Spider Staff, Open the Silver Treasure Chest","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Demon Spider Staff, Open the Silver Treasure Chest\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing glanced at the Frost Wolf Winter beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also a level 10 creature, meeting the requirement for advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it advanced to the Second Order, all his recruited creatures, except for Yilena, would be Second Order!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, he handed the Heart of Power to Assam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Assam, go on, let your Winter advance. A powerful knight needs a powerful mount to fully exert his war power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Assam shakily accepted the crimson crystal from Cao Xing’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Cao Xing gratefully and spoke no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he turned and directly approached the Frost Wolf Winter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Winter, accept the power bestowed by the Lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let us both swear to defend the Lord’s honor to the death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these words, he tossed the Power Crystal forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Frost Wolf Winter seemed to understand, knowing this was something that could make it stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Source: , updated on ƝονǤᴑ.с0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Assam threw the crystal down, it opened its huge mouth and bit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the crystal shattering echoed, as powerful energy surged within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Winter’s aura grew at a terrifying speed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing observed as Winter’s already robust limbs grew even thicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, its body size also expanded rapidly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the original length of three meters, it surged to nearly four meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fearsome roar reverberated through the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere presence of this ferocious giant wolf exuded an overwhelming pressure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it was time for the final reward, the [Demon Spider Staff (Blue)].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This item was the first piece of Blue Equipment that Cao Xing had gotten, and he was quite eager to see its attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Demon Spider Staff (Blue)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quality: Fine]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attack Power: 31~37]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attached Effect ①: Spirit +10]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attached Effect ②: Basic Magic Amplification (When casting a magic attack, there is a 40% chance to increase this attack’s magic damage by 10%)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attached Effect ③: Command Demon Spider (Summons 5 level 10 First-tier Demon Spiders to assist in battle, lasting for 60 seconds, effect cooldown time 300 seconds)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the equipment description, Cao Xing’s eyes lit up with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the Blue Equipment? So strong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did it increase his spiritual power by 10 points but it also had a Demon Spider summoning effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately equipped it, significantly boosting his spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he turned to Assam and the others and ordered, “Search the cave, see if you can find any treasures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assam and the others began their search after receiving the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Sarah made a discovery in a corner of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a treasure chest here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Cao Xing’s heart leapt with joy, and he walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a corner of the cave, in an area covered by a spider web, indeed there was a white treasure box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodness, another Silver Treasure Chest,” Cao Xing rejoiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After cutting through the web, a system prompt appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Discovered an unlocked Silver Treasure Chest. Open it?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing immediately clicked to open it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Successfully opened the Silver Treasure Chest.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Noble Backpack (Green) *1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Iron Rail Construction Blueprint *1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Medium Shelter Construction Blueprint *1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Large Dry Food *12]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Medical Bag *3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Got a backpack? And an iron rail blueprint?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing’s eyes shone with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad at all. Now I can make more iron rails, connecting all the mines near the territory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction, then examined the properties of the backpack and the other shelter blueprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Noble Backpack (Green)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Backpack Capacity: 40 slots]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attached Effect: Charm +4]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Note: Charm is a hidden attribute, not displayed on the panel.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Medium Shelter Construction Blueprint]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Land Area: 40 square meters]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Can Accommodate 6 people]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Additional Effect: Provides a life recovery effect to friendly units resting inside, restoring 0.5 Life Value per second.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Construction Requirements: Stone *120, Wood *240, Iron *20, Basic-level Elemental Crystal *5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Iron Rail Construction Blueprint: Allows for crafting a section of iron rail at the Blacksmith Shop by consuming materials]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Length: 1 meter]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Required: Iron *8, Level 1 Blacksmith Shop]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A backpack and two blueprints were quite a good haul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing was pleased and equipped the backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he looked at the Silver Treasure Chest on the ground again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Would you like to dismantle the opened Silver Treasure Chest *1?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dismantling successful, acquired Mithril *10]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this point, almost everything inside the Earth Cave Demon Spider had been looted by Cao Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Cao Xing’s gaze shifted to the giant cocoons entwined in spider webs above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly thought, “Muxue, do you think there might be treasures inside these cocoons?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?” Liu Muxue looked somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing pondered for a moment and directly said, “Assam, help me knock down these cocoons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assam followed the order, slashing with a Frost Sword Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white cocoon thudded to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing approached the cocoon and then glanced at the Druid beside him, saying, “Andrew, help me peel open the cocoon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew hesitated, “Lord, this is desecrating the bodies of the dead…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if it’s your order, I will comply.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It swung its sharp claws, and with two swipes, the cocoon was peeled open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, a pale human face was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A human?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, everyone was quite surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing bent down and examined the body, discovering an emblem with petals and a longsword, as well as some coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Cartel Family Crest *1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Coins *72]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing checked the attributes of the crest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cartel Family Crest (Accessory)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quality: Ordinary]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Equipment Effect: Power +1, Agility +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing nodded, though the attribute increase was little, it was an accessory that didn’t occupy an equipment slot, which was better than nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Cao Xing knocked down the other cocoons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, he found many bodies, both Mole Men and humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From these bodies, Cao Xing retrieved a total of 17 iron ingots, 452 coins, 6 Basic-level Elemental Crystals, and 11 crests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The haul was quite decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Cao Xing looked at the Druid with a guilty expression beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Andrew, this is not desecrating the dead; it is allowing them to return to the earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only by rescuing them can the souls of the deceased be freed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, bury their bodies in the land you cherish most.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing’s tone was very solemn, as if it were the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Andrew’s furrowed brow smoothed out instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed one hand on his chest and respectfully saluted, “So this is the Lord’s intention; forgive my ignorance, Andrew misunderstood you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system prompt appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your actions have moved Andrew, Loyalty has increased, current Loyalty is 88]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing nodded, secretly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These guys really appreciated hearing these diplomatic words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they spent about ten minutes dealing with these corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that there was no other place to search in the cave, Cao Xing commanded, “Head back the way we came, to the other passage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my Lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four powerful Second Order creatures obeyed Cao Xing’s instruction and began returning the way they came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud, thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advanced Frost Wolf’s steps were heavy and imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its hefty footsteps echoed throughout the mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they returned to the original fork in the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they were headed for the left passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As before, the four recruited creatures led the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing and Liu Muxue followed behind, picking up iron rails and scattered ores from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Iron Rail +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Iron Rail +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Magic Energy Stone +3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1288,"2026-05-28T19:24:00.280Z","2026-06-01T04:28:50.701Z",1,"novelbin.me","f5d14e7272cd58d55989eca7293582ecbdec0c1e3e8d5611b3eef7fdee9dced7","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-43","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-41",1544,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-cover.jpg"]