[{"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-166":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},561369,812,"Chapter 166 - 142: The Count’s Revenge","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-166",166,"\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog’s footsteps were urgent, and the sound of his armor clashing echoed rhythmically in the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the bathroom door, two Guards blocked Balrog’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have urgent matters to report to Lord Earl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog said urgently, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Earl is dealing with more important matters right now. Please be patient and wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Guard replied expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the Eagle Guard, showing deference only to Count Hawk, no one else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog took a deep breath, helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to open his mouth to shout when the voice of Count Hawk came from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it Balrog?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Earl, I have important matters to report to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog answered anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The command of Count Hawk came from inside the bathroom. The two Guards stepped aside willingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog pushed past the two Guards and entered directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Count Hawk was lying in a large bathtub, his eyes closed, head resting on a maid’s lap, enjoying himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the bathtub, another maid was kneeling, placing Count Hawk’s foot on her chest, carefully trimming his nails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both maids wore thin wet garments, their body contours clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog quickly lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Count Hawk’s favorite playthings; Balrog couldn’t show any sign of deference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Hawk spoke indifferently, still with his eyes closed, a trace of impatience in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chris’s wife and children have disappeared. Even Amina’s mother and brother’s family have all gone missing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog reported solemnly, head lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Hawk opened his eyes and stared at Balrog, questioning gravely,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? What are the watchmen doing? Are they all useless?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knight Balrog wanted to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Hawk wished to salvage some reputation, explicitly ordering not to let two soldiers be discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus the two soldiers, following the count’s orders, stayed far away, not daring to approach, and let that family sneak away quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one could blame the Lord for the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the two soldiers were indeed careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They thought they had blocked the village’s only northern exit, with mountains behind, and heavy snow in the mountains, making it nearly impossible for Amina to escape with her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already punished them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog lowered his head even further, \"It was my mistake; I should not have asked you to let Amina visit her mother’s house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already sent people to search; they have found Amina’s trail with hunting dogs and are pursuing them with all their might.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog assured with a determined tone: \"Rest assured, I will definitely bring them back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bathroom suddenly fell silent, leaving only the faint sound of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to hear any of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time, Count Hawk leaned against the wooden tub, closing his eyes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expected rage did not appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone must have informed them of something, so they chose to run away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides Baron Black Pine Ridge, the one who could inform them is Baron Halon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Hawk spoke without hesitation: \"Seal off the territory’s border, especially the north, and keep an eye on any movements from Harun’s direction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Earl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, there’s no need for you to be anxious either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Hawk’s words made Balrog slightly startle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could respond, Count Hawk’s voice sounded again, icy and piercing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since they don’t want to stay here, you send them to their deaths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog was slightly taken aback, before he could speak, Count Hawk raised his arm and placed it beside the bathtub, slightly gesturing backward: \"Alright, you may leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Amina and letting them escape amounts to the same result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, killing Amina would push Chris towards Baron Black Pine Ridge even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an order from Count Hawk was clearly irrational.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was purely venting anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Count Hawk’s attitude indicated a definitive decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balrog had no choice but to nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Earl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Balrog lowered his head, retreated out of the bathroom, and closed the door behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t gone far before he heard a woman’s exclamation from inside the bathroom, prompting Balrog to quicken his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after Balrog left, two maids dressed and exited the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, only Count Hawk remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got up, took out a rhombus-shaped red Crystal Stone from the clothes nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Count Hawk pressed it into his palm, fiercely sliding it across with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson wound gradually oozed, and Count Hawk gripped the red Crystal Stone tightly, murmuring softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dignity of the Hawk Clan cannot be trampled upon wantonly, help me kill Baron Black Pine Ridge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the red Crystal Stone, red light flickered, pulsating like a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting a moment, a hollow voice echoed from within,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You understand the cost, don’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Hawk’s voice was low, imbued with a hint of malicious intent,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will prepare a hundred young souls for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, the red Crystal Stone returned to stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The northern edge of Eagle Territory, the entrance to the main road of White Rock Canyon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers stood behind wooden spiked barricades, stomping their feet, trying to shake off the cold clinging to their bodies, preventing frostbite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three wagons laden with goods slowly made their way toward the checkpoint at White Rock Canyon, leaving deep tracks in the snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading them was a kindly-looking middle-aged fat man, accompanied by three associates and thirteen guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the wagons could approach, the soldiers reached out to block them, their voices sounding particularly loud in the cold air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Earl’s order, passage is prohibited.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, we are the Icehoof Trading Team, under the protection of Marquis Cold Blade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged leader stepped forward and respectfully presented an animal hide stamped with the Cold Blade Clan’s emblem, along with a money pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the soldier didn’t care at all, not even glancing at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier shouted harshly, his hand already on the hilt of his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, Sir, don’t be impulsive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man raised his hands to show he meant no harm, obediently retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, the sirs won’t let us pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man called out helplessly, waving to his companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the trading team members began to pull the wagons away, the soldier’s voice suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier scrutinized the convoy before him, his eyes flashing with a wary glint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else do you have to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback, turned around cautiously smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier’s gaze was sharp as he suddenly stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier scanned the convoy, looking at the dozen or so people before him, and finally focused back on the middle-aged man, asking in a deep voice, \"What’s inside the wagons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, it’s all just some everyday goods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man replied honestly, \"Clothes, charcoal, fabric, and some grains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to inspect them, remove the tarpaulin on top.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it really necessary, Sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on the middle-aged man’s face was a bit awkward,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re not passing through here, we’re leaving, do you still need to inspect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense! I said inspect, so inspect, open it up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier shouted loudly, his rough actions also drew the attention of other companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers originally resting by the fire all stood up alertly, hands gripping their sword hilts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This checkpoint leading to Black Pine Ridge, Balrog had heavily fortified with additional troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just sitting by the fire were twenty soldiers, and there were two more teams in the wooden lodge on the slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In winter, standing guard overnight here is a challenging task, so soldiers frequently rotate shifts to prevent frostbite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Northern Territory, this is common knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus the middle-aged man also knew that this outpost had at least twenty well-equipped soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Sir, as you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man had no choice but to obediently lift the tarpaulin, revealing the goods stacked on the wagon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open all the barrels and crates for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier ordered impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, is it really necessary for that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man’s voice carried a hint of pleading, \"These crates and barrels are sealed, opening them could spill the goods during the bumpy journey...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you to open them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier roared, his hand already on the sword hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man let out a deep sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his companions, helplessly climbed onto the wagon, and slowly reached for the wooden crate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trading team guards closely watched the middle-aged man, holding their breath, hands unconsciously reaching for their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers at the outpost also focused on the goods on the wagon, ready to spring into action at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire outpost fell into a dead silence, broken only by the howling wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man took out a short knife, tapped on the wooden crate cover with the back of the blade, and began to pry it open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lid came off, and Amina looked up, covering her mouth, watching the middle-aged man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man shook his head slightly, turned around,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, why don’t you come up and take a look, this crate can’t be moved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, the middle-aged man discreetly moved the hand holding the short knife behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier stepped onto the wagon, about to look into the crate, when suddenly urgent shouts echoed from the hillside behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cries were desperate, the soldiers immediately turned around!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of enemies clad in chain armor charged down like a silver torrent, instantly overwhelming the wooden lodge on the mountain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, this group of enemies branched out downwards, charging toward the outpost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare to meet the enemy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier on the wagon shouted, just about to jump down, when a short knife suddenly pierced his chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man ignored the soldier’s struggles, kicked him off the wagon, wearing a fierce expression,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, other guards swiftly drew longswords from the wagons, charging at the checkpoint guards like tigers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unexpected turn of events left the soldiers momentarily panicked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards gave them no time to react, leaping over the barricade towards the soldiers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash of metal exploded instantly, blood splattering with screams, spraying across the snow like blossoming red plums!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shouts shook the heavens and the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trading team guards were unusually fierce, tearing through the outpost’s defenses from behind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the enemies rushing down the mountain were equally well-trained elite troops!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hastily responding soldiers were utterly outmatched, cut down like swathes of grass, becoming lifeless bodies in the icy snow!\u003C\u002Fp>",1774,"2026-05-30T15:19:45.195Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","87fecddbf806970ee2ec771f919249352be110d047d36a3441073e181f54147e","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-167","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-165",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg"]