[{"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-212":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},561215,812,"Chapter 212 - 161: Direct Arrest (Part 3)","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-212",212,"\u003Cp>Just as Frank entered the cultivation state, in the shadowy corner outside the tavern, two dark figures were whispering in low voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget what you must do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short and stout shadow’s voice was sullen, pressed very low, yet it carried an undeniable authority,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight is the perfect opportunity to act!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Frank hasn’t betrayed the Hawk Clan, he just... just needs to think!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other shadow’s voice was younger, with a thin and tall figure, his voice trembling slightly, \"I think we should wait a little longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His attitude today says it all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short and stout shadow commanded, \"You must act now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I cannot betray Lord Frank...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young shadow struggled to say, \"He taught me everything, I owe my path to becoming a Knight’s Squire entirely to Lord Frank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short and stout figure ominously said, \"Then will you betray your family? Betray your father and mother, and your brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer, his voice like a venomous snake:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget how much tax your family owes to Lord Zane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either you pay the money, or you do the task, or you watch your family become slaves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your last chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young figure fell into silence instantly, his shoulders slumping as if under a heavy burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight, his tightly clenched fist and the layers of fine sweat on his forehead could be seen, despite the biting cold of the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, he sighed heavily, \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, the young shadow weakly said, \"But I am simply no match for Lord Frank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if he’s asleep, he will awaken at the sound of my footsteps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short and stout shadow reached into his bosom and pulled out a leather pouch, handing it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No strange smell, and you only need half the bag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sullen voice sounded, \"Once he drinks it, he will quickly lose his strength, just like a pig waiting to be slaughtered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young figure slowly reached out his hand and accepted the pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short and stout figure finally warned, \"You cannot afford the cost of failure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and melted into the deeper darkness, leaving the young man standing alone in the cold wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank’s knightly aptitude was not very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as he aged, his physical strength gradually declined as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just maintaining an hour of cultivation left Frank’s face drenched in sweat, his breathing heavy and rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock knock knock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of knocking came, accompanied by the voice of squire Ilan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, are you still cultivating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the voice, Frank ended his Breathing Technique Cultivation, exhaling a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the door was pushed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, you must be tired from cultivating, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squire Ilan pushed the door open, holding a wooden tray as he entered, a respectful smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I prepared some broth for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan placed a large bowl of broth on the table, \"Drink it while it’s hot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank, who had just finished cultivating, stretched his muscles, his stomach rumbling at the smell of the broth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank did not feel embarrassed by this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing Technique Cultivation was very energy-consuming; hunger was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was a bit puzzled, \"This shop still has meat to make broth? Didn’t the owner say it all got stolen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s made from our jerky...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan said somewhat embarrassedly, \"The taste might not be very good, but it should help you recover some strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, you are thoughtful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank nodded, then sat down, his gaze falling on the broth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at Ilan standing by the side, \"Go get another bowl, we’ll eat together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan hastily waved his hands,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No no no, I haven’t been cultivating, I’m not hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re so diligent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan changed the subject, praising, \"Looks like I should cultivate like you every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank tore the dry bread into pieces, tossed them into the broth, and said softly, \"If you really want to become a powerful Knight, you should use all your free time to cultivate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the bread pieces softened, he scooped them up with a spoon, bit by bit, into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank was also from a poor background, and such formal dining rituals only remained on the tables of nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In private, he was no different from an ordinary soldier, eating with gusto and efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the entire bowl of broth and two pieces of bread were in Frank’s stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped his mouth, exhaling deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although not fully satiated, it did somewhat restore his energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan stood beside him, staring intently at him, his expression complex, his gaze shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you staring at me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank noticed Ilan’s unusual behavior, frowning slightly, \"There’s nothing more here, you can go rest...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Frank suddenly felt an overwhelming heaviness, as if pressed under an invisible weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to stand but found himself collapsing uncontrollably, his head thudding heavily against the wooden floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank’s tongue suddenly lost control, his voice incoherent, as he glared at Ilan with wide eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Frank was an experienced Knight, and he now realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There must have been something added to that broth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry, Lord Frank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan’s face was full of bitterness, his voice even a bit choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But while apologizing, he unhesitatingly drew the dagger from his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This year’s war yielded no harvest from my family’s land, and I don’t want my family to become slaves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered to himself, tears welling in his eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re just one person, but I have too much to consider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan said, pressing Frank to the ground, his knee pinning Frank’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank wanted to struggle but had no strength, allowing Ilan to proceed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I’ll make it quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan forcefully sniffed, taking a deep breath, then suddenly raised the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemy attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at that critical moment, cries from outside suddenly echoed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by the rapid footfalls from downstairs, then the smashing of tables and chairs and soldiers’ screams!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan suddenly panicked, the dagger in his hand suspended in mid-air, unable to move forward or back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fool... Quickly go out and block the enemies...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank furiously urged, but his mouth was already completely numbed, unable to form a complete sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ilan could respond, the door suddenly burst open with a bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, a man as big as a bear, wearing Full Body Armor, jumped straight in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man wielding a War Axe matching his size, eyes glinting with cruelty,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t think you’d start infighting before I even made a move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan turned around in terror, the dagger trembling as he pointed it at the burly man, his whole body shaking, \"Who... who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who I am doesn’t matter, what matters is if you don’t kneel down now and surrender, I’ll kick off your head!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man’s face turned cold, shouting, \"Kneel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan, terrified and trembling, glanced at Frank on the ground, then gritting his teeth, charged at the burly man,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeking death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man met Ilan head-on, kicking him flying with a mighty kick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilan’s body smashed the table into pieces, with a mouthful of fresh blood spewing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be obedient, you waste, I’m not interested in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man grinned, displaying a set of jagged yellow teeth, he walked slowly to Frank,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what I want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man grabbed Frank by the collar and hoisted him onto his shoulder with force,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, caught myself a Knight this time, Lord Baron will be very pleased.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy actually treated me like prey!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank was shocked inside, but helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to get up but found it so difficult even to move a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank lay powerlessly on the burly man’s shoulder like a damsel, letting himself be taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drug’s effect grew stronger, Frank’s consciousness gradually fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw his subordinates pinned to the ground one by one, then his vision went black, and he completely lost consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>",1351,"2026-05-30T15:19:45.195Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","2b2b53b89a1ea41d09c5fb7161246492d3bc32041418dc12524465054f54ba55","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-213","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-211",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg"]