[{"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-93":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},2349301,4592,"Chapter 93: Enri's Surprise, the Silent Grandmother Lizzie","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-93",93,"\u003Cp>Lizzie’s Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a potion workshop run by the Bareare family, specializing in the sale of various healing potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, business at the workshop has not been very good lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the unknown situation deep within the Great Forest of Tob, the Adventurer’s Guild has not provided any accurate information from the start, leading a large number of adventurers to reduce their outings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the increasingly strict entry inspections at the city gates, the sharp-nosed adventurers have sensed that something is amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no adventurers getting injured, the demand for purchasing healing potions has naturally dropped significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is not a big deal for Grandmother Lizzie; having sold healing potions for so many years, she has long since accumulated a considerable amount of wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmother, is this ratio correct?\" Enri asked in a low voice, picking up the herbs he had prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie nodded expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already very satisfied with her grandson’s production technique; at least at Enri’s age, she would not have been able to do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was pushed open, and the bell hanging on it gave a light ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A customer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri hurriedly and carefully set down the herbs in his hand and stood up to look toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure wearing something similar to a priest’s robe entered the workshop. The modified priest’s robe did not look bloated at all; instead, because of the cinched waist, the person’s entire silhouette appeared somewhat tall and straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very first moment he saw this figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri felt that the other person must be a gentle individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most people, clothing and appearance are the simplest way to judge a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing that black hair, Enri was visibly stunned and couldn't help but look closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing this to a customer is quite rude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Enri truly couldn't help it, because Tang Zheng’s current image could be described as a completely different person compared to when they first met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for that signature black hair, he might not have recognized him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Tang Zheng of the past gave Enri the impression of a somewhat mysterious and plain adventurer, then the current one is an elegant and gentle noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just the change in clothing; the entire temperament of the person was also clearly different, which left Enri unable to describe it for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long time no see, Enri.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Enri standing there blankly, staring at him, Tang Zheng waved a hand at him and spoke in a familiar tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve made a fortune, Tang!\" Enri held it in for a moment before these words popped out of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did make a small fortune.\" Tang Zheng felt amused and spoke with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A happy expression appeared on Enri’s face as he walked forward quickly, \"It’s been so long, I thought you had already left E-Rantel, Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri’s footsteps came to an abrupt halt as he saw the small Evil Spirit Dog poking its head out from behind Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a faint, aged voice came: \"An Evil Spirit Dog. It seems you went on a trip to the Great Forest of Tob.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Bareare, long time no see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng looked up at Grandmother Lizzie, who was sitting behind the counter, one hand propping up her chin, the other holding something like a pipe, puffing out white smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wouldn't be dangerous, would it, Tang?\" Enri’s expression suddenly became nervous as he looked at Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sentence sounded like he was worried about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tang Zheng, having spent some time with Enri, knew clearly that Enri wasn't worried about him, but was asking if it would be dangerous for him to keep an Evil Spirit Dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I picked this up by accident on the outskirts of the forest; it’s quite close to me.\" Tang Zheng spoke softly, which served as a roundabout answer to both of their questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie put down the pipe in her mouth and turned her head to look at Enri:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enri, go to the back and count the healing potions that have started to degrade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri scratched his short golden hair, gave Tang Zheng an apologetic shrug, and then hurriedly said, \"Understood, Grandmother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, he walked toward the back with some helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Enri’s footsteps faded away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your trouble is resolved?\" Grandmother Lizzie looked Tang Zheng over again and suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unexpected remark caught Tang Zheng off guard, but he soon realized that Grandmother Lizzie must have filled in some blanks based on the changes in his appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet, but I have some leads.\" Tang Zheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie nodded, took a familiar potion from under the counter, and placed it on the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bottle of alchemical potion was made by you, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder you were discussing herbs and alchemy with Enri back then; I didn't expect you to be hiding such alchemy techniques.\" Isn't this the bottle of alchemical potion he gave to Master Belorue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the stunned Tang Zheng, Grandmother Lizzie looked as if she were unfazed, \"There are no secrets in E-Rantel. If there are, it’s just that no one wants to investigate them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Khajiit of Zuranon had been hiding here for so long without being discovered; if not for the intervention of the Bone King, E-Rantel would likely have been slaughtered by two Bone Dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Enri being captured was also resolved by seeking help from the Bone King, even at the cost of his entire fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Grandmother Lizzie’s somewhat arrogant words, Tang Zheng couldn't help but complain internally, though his expression remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you possess such techniques, you shouldn't be here to buy potions, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to sell some herbs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, I can purchase them at the highest price, but before that.\" Grandmother Lizzie’s voice paused; she raised her hand to push that bottle of alchemical potion forward, looking at Tang Zheng with a fiery gaze:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope to pay to purchase the manufacturing technique for this alchemical solution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The price of two thousand gold coins?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you feel it’s not enough, you can name a price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie leaned forward, her wrinkled cheeks filled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This alchemy technique, which was completely different from what she understood, had been tormenting her for some time, as she could never figure out how it was manufactured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>=9+Shu_ba\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s how it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he felt that Grandmother Lizzie’s gaze toward him was off from the moment he entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A price of two thousand gold coins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, Tang Zheng was truly tempted, but he knew very well that this technique was not something Grandmother Lizzie could learn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was realized by relying on the passive skills of the \"Magic Knight\" class and a level 10 Alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Tang Zheng did not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie thought the condition was too low and was just about to propose a higher one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have the materials?\" Tang Zheng asked straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie showed a look of pleasant surprise, nodded hurriedly, and turned to leave toward the back of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie came out carrying several complete corpses of Hangman Spiders, followed by Enri, who was holding a pile of delicate instruments with a bewildered look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri looked at Tang Zheng; although he didn't speak, he was clearly asking what on earth was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put the things down and hurry back to your work.\" Grandmother Lizzie patted Enri on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enri could only respond and left, looking back every few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else is needed? Just say the word.\" Grandmother Lizzie was emotionally agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, this is enough.\" Tang Zheng waved his hand and looked at the several Hangman Spiders, his eyes flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a former opponent, he knew exactly how troublesome these Hangman Spiders were; to think she could preserve the corpses so perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A poison sac from a Hangman Spider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng had just spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie had already deftly removed a poison sac, not minding at all the idea of acting as an assistant for Tang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Grandmother Lizzie’s earnest gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng picked up the poison sac, threw it into some ordinary water, and then casually activated his alchemy. In just two or three breaths’ time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poison sac had completely dissolved into the water, and immediately after, the large amount of impurities in the solution vanished at an incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flash of blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear and bright blue alchemical potion appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng tossed it over casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Lizzie caught it in a fluster, her eyes filled with bewilderment, but she still subconsciously cast the \"Item Appraisal\" spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, can you make another one?\" Grandmother Lizzie looked up at Tang Zheng, her voice much quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Zheng casually made another bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Liji fell completely silent this time; she saw very clearly that Tang Zheng had not used any special methods or unimaginable techniques at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was entirely the process of manufacturing ordinary, low-quality alchemical solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not understand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least one thing was certain, and that was that this boy called Tang before her had reached a very high level of understanding of alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Liji had always felt that her grandson was a genius, but now, compared to the person before her, she realized that this one was the true genius!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was silent for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmother Liji raised her head again, and a somewhat stiff smile squeezed onto her wrinkled cheeks: \"Let's talk about the matter of the herbs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1623,"2026-06-21T02:30:15.860Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","51f05937d28696e8846afa47edeb56fc0e7658e7f49bfa58a9ff8bfd548f05d8","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-94","bone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-chapter-92",357,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbone-king-welcoming-the-birth-of-the-king-cover.jpg"]