[{"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-31":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},561334,812,"Chapter 31 - 27: Silver Mine","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>Just as they stepped into the forest, a system prompt suddenly appeared in front of Luo De,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Location of mixed silver-copper ore vein discovered. Display marker?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver mine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s heart tightened, money is here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Display.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing still, Luo De concentrated, feeling a blue dot far to the right-front, about two hundred and ninety meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most silver mines are not independent; they might mix with iron, copper, and lead ores, among others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this doesn’t hinder silver production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, what did you discover?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein’s voice rang out, bringing Luo De’s attention back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shook his head slightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver mines can’t run away, so Luo De wasn’t in a rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s dangerous to venture in during the night when visibility is poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De said no more, collecting all the arrows in the forest, then returned to the camping site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-end ingredients often require just simple cooking methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butchered rabbit was sprinkled with salt and roasted until golden brown, without needing other spices; just a sprinkle of chili powder made it already delicious and aromatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the wild rabbit wasn’t very plump, and after seven people finished it, they still needed to eat some dry food to fill their stomachs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the night, Durant and others took turns on watch, tending the fire, so Luo De could sleep soundly through the whole night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dawn, the group set out into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marker in Luo De’s view was just a straight-line distance, with the target located in the valley on the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the valley was an almost-dry stream, with meager water trickling down the moss-covered stones, forming small pools at the foot of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the pretext of washing his face, Luo De led Durant down the slope to examine the stones in the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of silvery-white caught Luo De’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De exclaimed in his heart, reaching into the icy stream to retrieve the piece of silvery-white stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De casually tossed the stone to Durant beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this... silver ore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant looked at the sheen of the stone, surprised, and asked, \"Where did you find it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De pointed with his mouth, gesturing Durant to look at the pit in the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the water cave under the rocks, there was a barely noticeable glimmer of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a silver vein?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shocked internally, Durant swallowed hard, restraining himself from shouting out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Durant found a rock by the stream to block the hole beneath the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we currently lack the capacity to mine it, so we need to hide it, my lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after throwing the stone did Durant realize his actions and immediately explained, \"Sorry, my lord, I made the decision without your consent...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You thought exactly as I did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De interrupted Durant, saying, \"Even if you were wrong, I wouldn’t blame you; I understand your loyalty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one can replace Durant’s position right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your trust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant solemnly bowed his head in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he hesitated for a moment, took a step forward, and whispered, \"My lord, the Northern Wasteland is not like the Earl’s Domain of the Tulip Clan, a silver mine here might be contested if developed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should plan earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I know. Soon you’ll be back to your old trade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant was an excellent instructor at Tulip Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the silver mine and the convoy transporting the silver would need more military protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training was one thing; it also implied taking farmers or slaves away from their usual duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on agriculture alone, the town’s four hundred-plus people couldn’t sustain such consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De needed more food as the foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just from fields, but also meat, fish, and eggs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is much more to develop in Black Pine Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant looked determined, with a hint of excitement on his face, \"I will train more troops for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De nodded, lightly patting Durant’s shoulder,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush, we’ll take it slow, everything that should come will come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then marking it on the map, they climbed up the slope and continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding the silver mine put Luo De in a good mood, looking forward more to the journey ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest was vast, with complicated terrain, and when encountering tall mountains plunging into the ground, Luo De and the others had to take detours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, their paths weren’t wasted; over the course of two days, they found an iron ore vein in the northeast corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More excitingly for Luo De, Alya found a log cabin emitting smoke at the foothill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more sleeping in the open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was happy, rushing downhill towards the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A courtyard made of three log cabins quickly appeared in Luo De’s sight, with smoke rising from the middle cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alya, check if there’s any danger first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein instructed his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alya nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could turn, a deafening roar suddenly came from the cabin’s direction!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a black bear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein exclaimed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes turned to Luo De!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly, save them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De urgently called out, Rein leapt down, sliding directly down the slope!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alya and Gang Le closely followed, while Luo De and others quickly caught up, charging towards the cabin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they reached the cabin, screams could be heard from the yard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the open door, Luo De saw a huge black bear pressing a man beneath it, tearing him apart ferociously!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, a woman wielded a hoe and charged towards the black bear, but was swatted away with a single paw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight made Luo De furious,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill it! Kill it now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, Rein steadied himself, and arrows fired from his bow, precisely hitting the black bear’s back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In pain, the black bear roared again, turning to look for the source of the attack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Alya’s arrow was already in flight, hitting the black bear’s neck instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, the black bear’s life force was incredibly strong, not only did it not fall, but it also charged towards Luo De and others!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le lifted his war axe, ready to face the black bear, but was stopped by Luo De behind him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to kill it with my own hands!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De glared directly at the black bear, roaring, \"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Luo De rushing in, the black bear unexpectedly stopped in its tracks, even subtly retreating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afraid now? Too late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De gave the black bear no chance to escape, swinging his steel great sword and leaping up, slashing down in the bear’s terrified eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black bear’s head flew off like a ball, with its body crashing heavily to the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant quickly moved forward to check on the figure on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloody scene made him turn away after just one look, frowning, and shaking his head at Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De turned to the woman who had been sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Alya was already beside her, trying to check her breath, but saw a puddle of fresh red blood flowing from the woman’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alya looked up at Luo De,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s gone too...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De lifted his great sword, thrusting it fiercely into the black bear’s head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The joy from seeing human smoke was now completely drowned by anger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant was equally distressed, not expecting Luo De to be this angry.\u003C\u002Fp>",1264,"2026-05-30T15:19:44.915Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","1ed152606143a91cb8c28f785be517708dbd2aa1301a2279b7a4d852cadb7b05","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-32","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-30",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg"]