[{"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-67":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},2349275,4592,"Chapter 67: Returning to Carne Village, Meeting Enri","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>The seventh day of the seventh month, the Month of Scorching Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light near dusk had long since lost the searing heat of midday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri bent at the waist, lowering her head to carefully push aside the wheat stalks, stepping on the weeds growing to the side with her foot, and pulling them out with a forceful tug of both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat dripped down her cheeks and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the pile of lush green weeds that had already accumulated to the side, Enri gathered them all up and walked toward the outside along the path in the wheat field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking out of the wheat field, she placed the weeds on the outermost path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Enri straighten her back, lift her relatively clean arm to wipe the sweat from her forehead, and let out a soft breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sweat all over her body made her clothes stick to her skin, and combined with the fatigue, it made one want to hide in a cool, shaded spot and have a good sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can't be lazy, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri looked at the wheat field before her—a golden expanse still dotted with hints of green—and especially upon smelling that faint scent of wheat in the air, her mood improved significantly, and even her fatigue vanished a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In half a month, it will be the harvest season.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The tax collector should be coming around then; once a year, they are always very punctual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri spoke in a soft, grumbling tone; although her expression was full of exhaustion, she still radiated a sense of vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enri? Are you here all by yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice of surprise and astonishment came from the path in the wheat field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the voice of Auntie Aimeibei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri turned around and saw Auntie Aimeibei and several other women from the village, who were carrying full loads of weeds back toward the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri hurriedly bowed slightly and continued, \"Father went into the forest to gather medicinal herbs with Uncle Rachimon, and Mother still has to look after my sister, so I came by myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just pulling some weeds; I can do it myself,\" Enri said shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How truly remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's still very hard work for one person; if you need anything, just say the word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…………\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chorus of praise came from the women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In another half month, the tax collector will be here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, come to think of it, quite a few outsiders have come to the village lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard they're all adventurers, a bunch of rude and nasty fellows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not all adventurers are like that. The black-haired young man from a month ago—the village chief said he was an adventurer too, and he even gave us money before he left. He was quite handsome, too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hee hee, what are you thinking about at your age?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost, get lost. What's wrong with thinking about it? I heard that noble ladies in the city keep a few... heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adventurers must make a lot of money, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the women gradually walk away, especially after hearing those faintly spicy remarks, Enri let out a sigh of relief with slightly reddened cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black-haired young man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri had an impression of him too; after all, the village wasn't large, and if there was any commotion, everyone would know about it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had peeked out from the window, but it had already been dark at the time, so she couldn't see exactly what he looked like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adventurers must all be very powerful people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought flashed through Enri's mind, and then she shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People from two different worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piling all the weeds she had pulled from the ground together, Enri took a rope and, after quite some effort, managed to tie them into a bundle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her back and gave a hard tug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri hoisted it onto her back, stood steady, and headed back in the direction of the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quantity of weeds was somewhat large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri's head was covered by the weeds, and she could only see the ground beneath her feet, but that didn't affect her; she was already far too familiar with this path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, this wheat field was located right on the edge of the village and wasn't far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't see the road like that, can you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you need some help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a somewhat gentle and unfamiliar voice rang out from ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can do it myself,\" Enri said subconsciously while carrying the pile of weeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, she realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an unfamiliar voice; it wasn't anyone from the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo.\" A low growl, like that of some wild beast, followed immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri was startled. Because her vision was blocked by the weeds and she was already feeling insecure, hearing a stranger and the growl of a beast made her panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't help but straighten up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of the weeds shifted instantly, causing her to lose her balance and fall over uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri let out a cry of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the pile of weeds was soft, and she didn't suffer any injuries from falling onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast seemed to have been kicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't howl randomly; it's easy to scare people,\" the gentle voice continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri reached out to rub her shoulder, then lifted her head to look toward the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a young man wearing a black robe who didn't look very old; what was most conspicuous was his black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hair on both sides reached past his earlobes and looked a bit long, but it didn't appear messy. He was looking at her with a somewhat apologetic expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri's shoulders twitched, and she inexplicably shivered as the back of her neck felt a bit cold, though this feeling vanished in an instant, as if it were an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri saw the vicious-looking Hellhound standing beside the black-haired young man, with bony chains slithering over its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri's face turned pale instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she had never seen a Hellhound, the creature's appearance was clearly not that of an ordinary beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, it won't hurt you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+Shu_Ba\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Enri's panicked state, Tang Zheng stepped forward and helplessly tried to soothe her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Tang Zheng's words and noticing that the small Hellhound indeed showed no signs of aggression, Enri finally breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I'm sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri's cheeks flushed, and she hurriedly stood up, speaking in a flustered manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had now remembered that the black-haired young man before her was the very same one who had appeared in the village a month ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she hadn't seen his face, she couldn't be mistaken about the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when she thought of the topics the village aunties had been discussing in private just moments ago, Enri's cheeks turned even redder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm the one who should apologize for scaring you just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng waved his hand lightly, turned his head to look at the Hellhound behind him, and pointed at the pile of grass: \"Xiao Hei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hellhound's back shuddered, and the black bony chains wrapped around its body quickly extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ends of the chains coiled around the rope binding the grass pile, pulled taut with a jerk, lifted the pile clean off the ground, and placed it onto its own back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... no need, I can do it myself,\" Enri said, her eyes wide. She then realized what was happening and hurriedly waved her hands, adding worriedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With so many weeds, it will crush him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, compared to the pile of weeds she had pulled, the small Hellhound's size was truly much smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was completely covered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like a pile of grass that could move on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, consider it an apology for scaring you just now,\" Tang Zheng said. \"Don't let its small size fool you; it's a magical beast, after all. Its strength and endurance are no worse than an adult's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng had no intention of continuing the conversation; he signaled for the small Hellhound to follow, and they walked toward the direction of Carne Village together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri stood stunned for a moment, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes with her somewhat rough hands, then quickly followed after them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri didn't dare walk side-by-side with Tang Zheng, instead trailing a few steps behind with her head lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri, is it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng felt Enri following behind him, his gaze flickering slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time he came to Carne Village, because he was in a hurry to level up, he had only stayed for one night and left early the next morning, so he hadn't met Enri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't expected to run into her here by chance this time; she was much more naive compared to the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young girl from a small village on the border would one day become one of the most elite figures in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overlord!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or she could also be called General Overlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Anli first used the \"Goblin General's Horn,\" she only summoned a common goblin squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the second time, she triggered a hidden effect, blowing out a massive army of 5,000 goblins all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This army consisted of eight full legions; aside from the Honor Guard, the commanders of the remaining seven legions each possessed Hero-level (≥29lv) strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Honor Guard had only 13 members, with an average level of (43lv)—they were the so-called Thirteen Red Caps!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was a Goblin Strategist who commanded the entire army, with a level reaching as high as (51lv).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with this army, it could be said that Anli had the power to crush the surrounding nations whenever she wished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to easily possess such an army made even Tang Zheng feel a little envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anli later awakened command-type classes like \"General\" and \"Commander\" on her own, showing she truly had some talent in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Tang Zheng felt a stir in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four-plus years is neither long nor short; besides leveling up, perhaps it really was time to make some other arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, his strength was too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with his current strength, at least an adventurer squad of \"Mithril-rank\" or higher could pose a threat to him, or experts of the level of the current-stage Nail Clipper or the Head Warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with Hero-level individuals was still a bit out of reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1757,"2026-06-21T02:30:15.860Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b1a82314038da7d7c4371c5fca147ccb98af46a48f6ded6941bc92020967b466","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-68","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-66",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]