[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king":3,"chapter-bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Bone King: Welcoming the Birth of the King",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2349231,4592,"Chapter 23: He Looks Down on This Old Woman From the Bottom of His Heart","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>After entering E-Rantel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The escort mission of the \"Rock\" squad was considered complete, so naturally, they needed to head to the Adventurer's Guild here to submit the commission and collect their reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the healing magic of Tang Zheng, the fully recovered Captain Peter looked at the others in the squad, a look of shame on his face, and walked quickly to the side of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Bareare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your care along the way. We didn't really help with anything, so we will not be accepting the payment for this commission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Peter bowed deeply to Grandmother Lizzie and spoke with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the other party hadn't dealt with those two ogres, given their situation at the time, the entire squad likely would have died there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie glanced indifferently at Captain Peter, and for the first time, a smile appeared on her wrinkled face toward the \"Rock\" squad, \"Fine, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saving a sum of money made Grandmother Lizzie feel happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Peter thanked Enri, who was sitting on the carriage, once more before retreating back to his squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang, remember to come find me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the carriage departed, Enri waved toward Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng's intentional interactions during this time had led Enri to consider him a good friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will.\" Tang Zheng smiled and waved back, though his gaze remained very calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng felt full of gratitude toward Enri in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not only gained the \"Genius\" general class from him but also the two life classes of \"Pharmacist\" and \"Alchemist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer Tang Zheng spent in contact with Enri, the more likely it was that Enri would leak information about him in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a situation were to arise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng's palm subconsciously rested on the short sword hanging at his waist, pressing lightly on the hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a moment of belated realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold touch of the short sword's hilt made Tang Zheng snap back to his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under too much pressure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng exhaled and turned to look at the \"Rock\" squad beside him, \"Everyone, it is time for me to take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We owe you for this journey too, Tang. If there is anything you need, just say the word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin brother, Lander, patted his chest and spoke readily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng quickly waved his hand: \"I should be the one saying thank you. I have learned quite a bit of experience from all of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink~ Clink~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this.\" Captain Peter suddenly took a black cloth bag from his bosom, and the sound of metal colliding could be heard as he shook it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Tang Zheng could react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Peter had already shoved the black cloth bag into Tang Zheng's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the familiar texture inside the bag, Tang Zheng knew it contained gold coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...\" Tang Zheng was somewhat puzzled and raised his hand, wanting to push the money back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have much money on me, I hope you don't mind the small amount, and there is no need to be polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for you, I'm afraid this leg of mine would have been ruined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Peter spoke with a serious face, while simultaneously lifting that leg and stamping it hard on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the damage caused when the leg was completely crushed by the ogre, the recovery potions they carried would have had little effect on an injury of that level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being out in the wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unknown how far away the nearest city was, and even if they could have rushed back to the city in time to find a faith-based magic caster capable of using healing magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By that time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if his leg recovered, there would have been lasting side effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Tang Zheng's timely treatment, Captain Peter felt he would have truly had to bid farewell to his life as an adventurer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Captain Peter's refusal to take no for an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng was silent for a moment, then stopped being polite and evasive: \"Fine, then I will accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Tang Zheng nodded to the members of the \"Rock\" squad and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Tang Zheng's back as he gradually merged into the crowd and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously cheerful look on Captain Peter's face gave way to heartache and bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pity, this commission was a total loss.\" The archer, Bask, complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lander and Luer looked at each other and sighed simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had maintained a close attitude toward Tang Zheng along the way precisely so they could extend an invitation to him after completing the commission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it turned out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to reach E-Rantel, that incident suddenly occurred; not only were they nearly wiped out, but they were also saved by Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, the members of the \"Rock\" squad clearly felt too embarrassed to invite Tang Zheng again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you hanging your heads?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+Shu_Ba\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although we didn't manage to invite Tang, we know each other now, so there will always be opportunities in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep working hard and strive to reach a 'Gold-ranked' adventurer squad as soon as possible!\" Captain Peter reached out and patted his cheeks, revealing a hearty smile again as he spoke loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Captain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Captain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Captain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them, including Lander, also chimed in with smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bareare grandmother and grandson were driving the carriage away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie glanced out of the corner of her eye at Enri, who was somewhat dejected after parting ways, and shook her head imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to Enri's personality, her grandson had never had many friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That boy named Tang looked only slightly older than her grandson, so they could be considered peers, and since the other party was also a faith-based magic caster with some talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't have been bad for the two of them to be friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enri.\" Grandmother Lizzie drove the carriage and spoke indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmother?\" Enri raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, if it is not necessary, try to have less contact with that boy named Tang.\" Grandmother Lizzie said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri was startled and just about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what you want to say, but this old woman still has some eye for people; Grandmother won't harm you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie continued, knowing that at Enri's age, once he made up his mind about something, he tended to be stubborn, and added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That boy looks gentle and easy to get along with, but in reality, it is quite the opposite. I mean, that boy likely keeps a barrier between himself and outsiders from the bottom of his heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The friendly appearance he put on for you was likely faked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coupled with the vigilance he shows toward outsiders, such a person either has a complicated background or is in some kind of incredible trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Enri straightened his upper body, his face slightly flushed, and he spoke in rebuttal: \"But, Grandmother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie sighed, flicked the whip in her hand, and struck the horse with a crisp sound, interrupting Enri's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enri, did you notice the attitude of the 'Rock' squad after this old woman dealt with those two ogres?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had naturally noticed it, or rather, it couldn't have been more obvious; the \"Rock\" squad's attitude toward his grandmother was extremely respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri was not a fool; he knew his grandmother wasn't talking about the \"Rock\" squad's attitude, but about Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but recall Tang Zheng's attitude in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party had been equally respectful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling it now, Enri felt that Tang Zheng's respect was somehow different from that of the \"Rock\" squad, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His acting was too poor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He looks down on this old woman from the bottom of his heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri opened his mouth and remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1350,"2026-06-21T02:30:15.860Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1d8543519c78e8c187cdc35e16fcd7f6d0563023613a558a08e88cb43ca5bbe3","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-24","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-22",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]