[{"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-74":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},2349282,4592,"Chapter 74: Revisiting the Magic Caster Guild, Are You from the Slane Theocracy?","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>The bustling central plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Tang Zheng walked down the street, many pedestrians noticed the Lesser Evil Dog and proactively cleared a path for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inquiry from the middle-aged man inside the Adventurer's Guild was not worth Tang Zheng's concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he took out those two bone chains from the Evil Dog to sell, he had already anticipated that someone would guess he had entered the Tob Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no matter how much they guessed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the people at the Adventurer's Guild could never believe that the turmoil occurring within the Tob Forest was caused by a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disappearance of a large number of monster corpses alone was something beyond the imagination of humans in this other world who lacked the concept of spatial backpacks like item boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even a trace left behind, the premise for any speculation could not be established.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magic Caster Guild 'Vice-Chairman' Beru-Ryu-Vanov-Grigori-Bertkin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just reading this name tells you they aren't easy to deal with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng felt a bit helpless, \"I wonder if there are any magic items in the Magic Caster Guild that can translate text.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, it was already approaching noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng simply found a lively tavern, ordered some food, and incidentally wanted to make use of the place where all sorts of gossip circulated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To figure out if anything had happened recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long noticed that the atmosphere in E-Rantel was not much different from a month ago, but the behavior of the city guards all indicated that something had indeed occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a situation arose, there was a high probability that something had been sealed off by those above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that were the case, then buying information at the Adventurer's Guild would be meaningless; it would be better to rely on rumors instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he left the tavern, other than having a lunch that was finally not the simple food from the forest, he had gained absolutely nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magic Caster Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding-a-ling~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark brown doors opened automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng entered the guild with practiced ease; compared to the Adventurer's Guild, it was still very deserted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two staff members at the front desk were different from when he last visited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young magic caster was still there, while the other middle-aged magic caster had been replaced by a similarly young one wearing light blue robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder the magic item for detecting monsters reacted; I thought it was broken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it actually an Evil Dog? And a cub at that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lively and surprised voice came from the magic caster in the light blue robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both spellcasters saw Tang Zheng walk in, their attention entirely focused on the Lesser Evil Dog, each with a look of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other young magic caster, wearing black robes, saw Tang Zheng's appearance and remembered that this was the person who had come to buy magic scrolls a month ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had only seen that pure black hair once, so the impression was quite profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you here to buy magic scrolls again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed magic caster asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not this time, I want to buy a magic item.\" Tang Zheng walked to the counter and spoke softly and gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the magic scrolls sold in the Magic Caster Guild were auxiliary in nature, and Tang Zheng currently had no interest in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing he cared about was life magic that could increase his tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But life magic had certain issues after increasing in tier, and with his limited skill points at the moment, Tang Zheng had no plans to purchase any for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magic item?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the black-robed magic caster and the blue-robed magic caster showed expressions of surprise in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of magic items was extremely expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging solely by Tang Zheng's current attire, they did not think he was a wealthy person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have any magic items that can translate text?\" Tang Zheng asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Translate text?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would make such a useless magic item!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, even if magic items are miraculous, there are things they simply cannot do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed magic caster suddenly raised their head and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man in black robes quickly reached out to pull the sleeve of the blue-robed magic caster, then apologized to Tang Zheng: \"Sorry, we do not have the kind of magic item you are talking about here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng glanced at the agitated blue-robed magic caster and nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered that Sebas, one of the guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, had a pair of glasses-type magic items that could translate text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grade seemed to be a high-tier item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were not many magic items made by humans in this world that truly interested Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng changed the subject as if he had remembered something, and while taking out a piece of white paper from his bosom that shimmered with a faint luster and looked quite durable, he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask, does this place purchase magic materials like this paper?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the illumination of the cylindrical light source overhead that emitted perpetual light, the clean white paper faintly shimmered with a subtle, pale white magical glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two, one of whom had been annoyed and the other who had been wearing a professional smile with a hint of arrogance in their eyes, were immediately captivated by the paper in Tang Zheng's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many sheets do you have!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll take them all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young blue-robed magic caster leaned forward suddenly, their expression excited, and they snatched the paper from Tang Zheng's hand without ceremony, examining it closely while speaking rapidly. Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng's eyes flashed; this was somewhat unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the information verified by \"Item Appraisal,\" this paper, created using second-tier magic, could preserve text written on it for a hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was indeed somewhat precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it shouldn't have made the blue-robed magic caster in front of him act so excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Completely meets the standard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed magic caster moved their gaze away from the white paper, looked at their companion, nodded firmly, and spoke in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look of surprise on the black-robed youth's face intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember you are a magic caster of the faith-based system, right?\" The black-robed youth turned to look at Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\" Tang Zheng replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who produced this kind of paper? Sorry, we currently need a large amount of this paper. If the creator is willing, we can purchase it at a price of 1 silver coin for 10 sheets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed youth said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+Shu_ba\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second-tier papermaking could produce 700 sheets; calculating by this price, one could obtain 70 silver coins, or 5 gold and 5 silver, just by consuming a little mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng felt a bit surprised in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he produced some every day for a month, the income alone would reach over 160 gold coins, easily achieving financial freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't be necessary, I made it.\" Tang Zheng waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed youth was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the blue-robed magic caster, who had been studying the paper, looked up at Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the two, the black-robed youth, who usually appeared more composed, suddenly let out a somewhat shrill sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A month ago, you clearly bought a zero-tier 'Papermaking' scroll here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you had mastered 'Papermaking,' why would you spend money to buy it!\" The black-robed youth's emotions were unusually agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That visible arrogance and hostility were revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng's gaze turned cold, the icy aura from slaughtering goblins and monsters in the forest for a month emerged, and his eyes, half-hidden by hair he hadn't groomed in a month, were revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the black-robed youth with emotionless eyes and said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed youth shivered, their neck feeling inexplicably cold, and they couldn't help but take a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know where this is!\" The black-robed youth realized their ugly state of being frightened just now, their expression becoming somewhat twisted, embarrassed into anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed magic caster, who had been annoyed with Tang Zheng earlier because of the magic item issue, spoke seriously instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Albert, was what you said just now true?\" The blue-robed magic caster looked at the black-robed youth earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, what, true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed youth was caught off guard by the sudden question and didn't react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed magic caster turned to look at Tang Zheng, \"Please wait a moment, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurried toward the stairs of the Mages' Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire hall was left with only the black-robed youth and Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere became somewhat strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed youth's face turned slightly pale; he turned his head away, no longer looking at Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng, however, became increasingly curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed \"papermaking\" hid secrets he did not know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not wait for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by the sound of two sets of footsteps treading on the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-robed mage followed cautiously behind an old man wearing a gray magic robe that looked plain and simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one observed carefully, one could see that the gray magic robe had quite a few patches; clearly, it was not a magic item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old man had gray hair and a blank expression; the wrinkles on his face were as numerous as creases on book pages, and his entire face was pulled tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave the impression of being not only difficult to get along with but also extremely rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the old man appear, the black-robed youth hurriedly walked forward in a panic, wanting to support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the old man swung his arm away, ignoring the black-robed youth; despite his advanced age, his gait was very vigorous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party first glanced at the paper placed on the counter, then raised his head to look at Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you from the Silianjiaoguosuo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man's voice was cold, his eyes half-squinted as he looked at Tang Zheng's black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1698,"2026-06-21T02:30:15.860Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1c1031b2c3f788ce9131165217e8ab3a9ddd0290e7d5d4b3d922aa5005584833","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-75","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-73",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]