[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor":3,"chapter-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-165":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor",{"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},561368,812,"Chapter 165 - 141: Empty House, Departed People (Part 2)","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-165",165,"\u003Cp>However, Rein couldn’t always spend his time on this, so Luo De asked him to pass on his skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone gathered in a semicircle, watching as Rein alternately used a short knife and a hand axe to trim the dried wooden strips to a length of 1.6 meters, with the center of the strip slightly thicker and the ends tapering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very patient, constantly using a scraper to polish the ends, carving out a streamlined curve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent the wood from cracking, he hung the wooden blank near the furnace, continuously using charcoal to gently heat and soften it, gradually making the bow body accustomed to bending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he felt it was almost ready, he placed the wood into a bow-shaped frame, slowly stretching it to the standard bending curve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this process, Rein was very careful, even stopping his explanations to focus entirely on bending the wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone couldn’t help but hold their breath because they all knew that if the wood broke, it would be completely ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Rein’s skills were excellent, and he successfully bent the wood and secured it in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fixed wood needed to be set aside for three days to completely shape, marking the completion of the first step in bow crafting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Rein began explaining the production of the bowstring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein used buffalo tendons for his bowstrings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tendon material mainly comes from the thigh or back tendons of buffalo, and a single buffalo can produce about fifteen bowstrings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If flax thread is mixed with the buffalo tendons, at least twenty bowstrings can be made from each buffalo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, the tendons from wild deer, wild boars, black bears, etc., can also be made into bowstrings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had never sold these materials, always keeping them, sufficient to make over a thousand longbows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein had bowstrings that were already processed, but for demonstration, he started from scratch, using a small knife to split the dried tendons into fine fibers, soaking them in water to soften and make them pliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tendon fibers were smoothed with resin to prevent moisture, twisted counterclockwise into a strand, then rolled into a thick bowstring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The finished bowstring was about 1.5 meters long, with the ends tied with flax thread to form bow ear loops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making it on-site was a lengthy process, but after explaining, Rein took out a prepared bow body and bowstring and assembled them together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hung the ends of the bowstring on the bow ears, applying force to tighten it until the bow center bent about thirty-five centimeters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the bow body didn’t emit a piercing cracking sound and the surface didn’t show any fractures, then the longbow was considered essentially complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did everyone take note?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De looked at Avril beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was listening intently, while Avril beside him was scribbling frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m still missing some parts; I only marked many things before,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril replied quickly without looking up, her hands moving swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De chuckled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay, you can ask Rein for anything you missed. Don’t rush; you still need to add illustrations as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh-huh,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril softly responded, still recording with her head down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De walked forward, ignoring Rein, who was still explaining arrow crafting, and picked up the newly made bow and arrow, casually drawing an arrow to the target range outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the bow and arrow without hesitation and shot an arrow at the target a hundred meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow accurately struck the bullseye!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great shot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acclaims came from outside, and Durant quickly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De set the bow aside casually, not exhilarated by Durant’s praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since enhancing his Spiritual Strength, Luo De felt his archery accuracy had significantly improved, and a hundred meters was no challenge for him, hitting the bullseye long regarded as routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, there’s new information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant hurried over with a hint of excitement on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was a bit surprised, as his knight rarely showed such evident expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant lowered his voice, reporting: \"It’s from Baron Halon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De immediately perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t easy for Baron Halon to send a message to Luo De, so there was naturally no trivial talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant handed over the letter with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De took the letter from Durant, moved to a corner, and quickly scanned through each line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contents of the letter brought a slight smile to Luo De’s lips,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like we owe Baron Halon a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant seemed to have guessed the message content, his smile growing broader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chris’s wife and child are under his watch now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De murmured, handing the letter back to Durant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can find a chance to send them over whenever we wish, and we only need to meet them at the edge of the territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant’s excitement intensified after reading the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Chris’s family came would Chris have the opportunity to join Black Pine Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De looked at Durant in surprise, \"You don’t have to be so excited, do you? Aren’t you afraid Chris will take away your power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn’t matter, Lord Baron, I’m very lonely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant said candidly, \"I long for companionship, and even more for rivals. It would be more interesting that way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant was the only true knight of Black Pine Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many times, Durant had no one to talk to about his training and military management matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was the only one who understood him now, but after all, there was a master-servant difference, and Durant couldn’t bother Luo De with everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant also needed someone within his social circle to confide in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Chris was a bit arrogant, considering his background and experience, Chris was the most suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De nodded as if he understood, but did not delve deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De put down the letter and immediately fell into thought, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Luo De’s serious expression, Durant was somewhat puzzled, \"Do you have any concerns?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, Luo De explained, \"If we do accept Chris’s wife and children, then our feud with Count Falcon will be completely established.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant nodded slightly, saying, \"But judging from previous actions and your dealings with him, our vendetta with Count Falcon can’t be changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... never mind, we’ve already trampled on Count Falcon’s dignity before anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De thought for a moment, unable to hold back a smile, \"Since we’ve provoked him, we might as well not hold back, it’s no different this time around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made up his mind, Luo De’s eyes were resolute, and he immediately ordered, \"Send a reply to Baron Halon, and immediately have the elite team assemble and gather near White Rock Canyon to await news from Baron Halon’s side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Baron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant bowed to receive the command and immediately went down to make arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of Misty Green Forest, in a shabby tavern in the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two soldiers monitoring Amina were sitting by the fireplace roasting bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amina’s been staying at her mother’s house for a week now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluo flipped the slice of bread to keep it from burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he placed his hands near the fire in the stove, rubbing them continuously, \"How long is this lousy job going to last?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The companion shook his head, \"Who knows?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The companion munching on bread said, \"Lord Balrog said it could be half a month, or maybe a month, no one knows for sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since Amina arrived at her mother’s, she’s been very quiet and hasn’t come out again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this freezing weather, what’s the point of coming out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluo snorted lightly, remarking, \"Staying at home, sitting by the fireplace, drinking some wine and eating nuts, that’s the most wonderful life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The companion nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These days are getting colder. If it weren’t for this job, I wouldn’t want to come out either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I had a choice, I’d definitely stay indoors without moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluo said, \"Who can blame Balrog for offering a big reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, that day will burn a lot of firewood; you’d better prepare extra.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the companion finished speaking, Fluo’s actions halted immediately, a hint of alertness flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute, they haven’t come out to get firewood for three days, have they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluo’s voice suddenly grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no way they could have that much firewood inside, right?\" Fluo’s companion also realized the crux of the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluo suddenly realized something, disregarding his hat and gloves, grabbed his longsword, and ran outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two dashed towards Amina’s mother’s house, their hearts turning icy cold as they approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no smoke coming from the chimney of Amina’s mother’s house!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this cold weather, that was absolutely impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless no one was living in the house at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluo shouted, \"I’ll check inside the house! You quickly get this news to Lord Balrog!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any hesitation after finishing his words, Fluo swiftly ran to Amina’s mother’s yard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully searched inside twice, his heart plummeting into an icy valley!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already deserted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the grain sacks were empty!\u003C\u002Fp>",1528,"2026-05-30T15:19:45.195Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","d2b2d7a74ba6804f5f89685d1322a9e8dc86a4b2aff6376adf970728f1192324","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-166","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-164",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg"]