[{"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-553":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},100494,141,"Chapter 553 - 242: Long-Haired Princess Vivian (5000)","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-553",553,"\u003Cp>[Blue Copper Treasure Ball]'s attributes were extremely powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing wanted very much to embed it onto his [Ice Dragon Crown].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this required expert-level forging skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in Cao Xing's territory, Blacksmith Harold's forging skill had just risen to the advanced level, still quite a distance from expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him feel a bit regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before setting out, Cao Xing had given him a lot of Purple Quality and Golden Quality materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was believed that it wouldn't take long for Harold to rise to the expert level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he felt satisfied and put these gains into his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, the gains from the second level were all accounted for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing thought to himself, \"Next, we have to head to the third level of the castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the story told to me by the old witch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The monster we'll face next is estimated to be that long-haired princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And this ogre on the second level's power had already reached the level of a level 45 mutated leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's estimated that the final long-haired princess would be even stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Cao Xing led Isabell and Sarah out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted, \"Gather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Cao Xing's voice, everyone searching around on the second floor of the castle gathered and came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sarah, take us to the passage, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah nodded slightly, then led everyone to a deeper part of the passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With winding turns, they finally reached the end of this path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of everyone appeared a black door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, this door was also unlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blom and Assam quickly stepped forward and forcibly pulled the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stone staircase leading to the third floor appeared in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Cao Xing's lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly said, \"Assam, Blom, lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two followed orders and quickly proceeded ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that there was no danger inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing said, \"Let's go up too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group quickly stepped onto the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Step... Step step...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They climbed the stone steps, ascending gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After climbing up hundreds of flights of stairs, they reached the third floor of the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, as the scenery before their eyes changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A system prompt appeared in front of Cao Xing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have entered a special area: Witch Castle Third Floor...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third floor of the castle looked much simpler than the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There weren't so many rooms, only a spacious hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space was very open, and they didn't even see any furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Muxue tugged at Cao Xing's sleeve, pointing into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Axing, look over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following her pointing direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing noticed, at the edge of the tower, a window over a meter high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A solitary figure leaned against the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gazed out the window, her phoenix eyes slightly lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third floor of the tower was already over a hundred meters from the ground, as moonlight shone through the window, it cast upon this woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding a touch of sacred brilliance to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Cao Xing's angle, only a side profile of her face could be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just from this side profile, one could tell that this woman certainly had stunning and incredible beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing slowly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party seemed to notice Cao Xing and his group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a face so beautiful it could make the moon lose color appeared before everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath her delicate features was a small face the size of a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were like deep lakes, sparkling with vivid light, and her long eyelashes were like black fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A delicate and straight nose, along with those pale red thin lips, like a newly blossomed rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her appearance left no room for critique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What caught more attention was her golden hair cascading out of the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew how long her hair actually was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the beautiful woman in front of them spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slightly reddish eyes gazed at Cao Xing and the others, seemingly assessing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a voice as clear as a mountain spring sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Invaders, you actually made it here…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems, the Big Wild Wolf below and that pitiful guy have already been dealt with by you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing nodded a bit, not denying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful woman asked, \"What is your purpose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We want to meet the witch of this castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the woman in front of them curved her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not possible~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lady witch is conducting a crucial experiment, and no one is allowed to disturb it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Cao Xing wasn't surprised and continued to ask, \"Experiment? What kind of experiment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She covered her face and laughed lightly, then asked, \"Do you think I would tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He indeed didn't expect this woman to speak out directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, according to what he knew, this woman, along with the two creatures below, were the guardians of the castle, specifically protecting the witch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-haired girl asked softly, \"How about playing a game with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The game is called 'Count How Many Strands of Hair I Have'...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you win, I'll let you meet the lady witch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you lose, you must stay in the castle and keep me company forever~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Cao Xing rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd rather go count how many trees there are in this forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-haired woman laughed lightly, \"If you don't play this game with me, I won't let you find the witch~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Xing didn't bother wasting words with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps, I can find another way to find the witch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example, by taking you down directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",960,"2026-05-28T19:24:12.965Z","2026-06-01T04:28:50.701Z",1,"novelbin.me","38f767a91aa5af4fc549295212354fc256716900fb8568200cb28242251ef3f9","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-554","apocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-chapter-552",1544,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-descent-farming-with-my-harem-cover.jpg"]