[{"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-40":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},561343,812,"Chapter 40 - 36: Congratulations, Baron","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-40",40,"\u003Cp>Luo De didn’t mind snake meat, but such small things were usually eaten by the hunting team for lunch rather than brought back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martha’s mouth twitched, stifling a laugh as she said, \"The snakes were brought back by the slaves; they also brought back five barrels of loaches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Martha recounted the story, making Luo De’s laughter irresistible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril bowed her head, trying hard not to burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he alright?\" Luo De asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a concern from one man to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard it’s good that the black-browed snake isn’t poisonous, so he’s saved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that’s good. Send him more loaches to eat and recover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De put away his smile and asked, \"How much loach did we get?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard there’s over a hundred pounds, and they’re very large. If you’d like to eat some, I can prepare it for you now,\" said Martha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need. Please tell Lawrence to handle the loaches, dry them, and store them away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobles usually don’t eat loaches, thinking of them as dirty and lowly creatures living in mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until it was rumored that a Count fell ill, and every doctor was helpless, then healed by a farmer with a specially made loach soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, loaches gradually caught the attention of nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, many nobles found loaches ungraceful in appearance, so they preferred using loach ground into dry powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially nobles who were older gentlemen, they consumed it daily, in soups or with wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martha responded and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De cut a piece of venison for Avril and placed it on her plate, making a gesture of invitation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s start dining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril used a dining knife to slowly cut a small piece of venison, placing it in her mouth and chewing slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De didn’t have such patience, stuffing large pieces into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril suddenly let out a surprised exclamation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" Luo De glanced sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril slightly forced the venison down and congratulated,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Baron Rod; you now have nine elite veterans!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setting sun cast a layer of evening glow over the desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spring breeze gently brushed past, carrying the mixed scent of soil and fresh grass across Gang Le’s resolute face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually always laughing, he was now silent, a rare seriousness enveloping his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall veteran hesitated, his eyes flickering with guilt,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t stay like the others, I have to go back and fulfill my promise to Katie, give her a home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, my parents in Flower Town are still waiting for me...\" Another soldier lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may also be unable to continue...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words were finished, Gang Le’s hearty laughter broke the heavy atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, one by one, so much fussing about!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le said with feigned ease, \"You don’t have to be so careful, knowing you all have homes, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deftly untied the bag of money from his waist, the silver coin shimmering softly in the sunset’s afterglow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He divided the money into four parts, handing them to the brothers who were leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, this is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall veteran looked utterly perplexed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t overthink it, Doron; I’m just paying this mission’s wages to you four in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The remaining five Lords who’ve stayed have other rewards; silver coins don’t have much use here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le joked, \"I’m giving you all the money split, so you can’t sneak away early, ha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veteran Doron breathed a sigh of relief, and the other three soldiers hurriedly nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, find a place to camp and rest well; tomorrow we continue the work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le laughed and waved them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they all left, he quietly sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had expected it, thinking about the brothers separating made Gang Le a bit uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Gang Le, weary from a day’s toil, with little appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who could eat three to four pounds of venison, tonight only ate two pounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he voluntarily took on sentry duties, sitting alone on the hillside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why, your dignity hurt because a few subordinates left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian leaned against a big tree, crossing her arms over her chest, looking at Gang Le who sat in a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but after thinking, only sighed in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dislike this lively young girl; he just didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, don’t worry, you’ll meet more brothers in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian advised, \"Besides, didn’t Lord Baron say you don’t need to keep everyone here? You’re already impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This has nothing to do with Lord, you don’t understand, little one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le didn’t know Vivian’s identity, so his words naturally lacked much etiquette,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve been together since joining the Border City Defense Army, it’s been eleven years now; these guys are no different from family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, but even family will have times when they must part, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian tilted her head, continuing to persuade, \"Don’t be unhappy; look, you didn’t eat enough tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you get skinny from hunger, it will only make Lord Baron worried.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le looked back at Vivian, thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, then I’ll go eat more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le got up, brushing off the dirt from his pants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to turn around, he suddenly stopped, pulling out his war axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——In the dim distance ahead, pairs of glowing green eyes appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\" Vivian asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit of trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le stretched his neck, not looking back, throwing out a line,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go find Rein!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian unhesitatingly turned and ran back to Rein’s side to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gang Le spotted danger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Vivian was lively, she understood priorities well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers quickly rose alertly, Rein swiftly jumped up the hill, meeting Gang Le who retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a wolf pack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There seem to be thirty or forty of them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That many?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein’s eyes widened; in years of hunting, he’d never encountered such a large wolf pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary wolf packs numbered around ten, more numerous at fifteen to twenty; thirty to forty was exceptionally rare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter, however many come, kill them all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gang Le’s words fell, the wolf pack quickly approached, surrounding them in a fan shape!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of ghostly green eyes flickered in the night, sharp fangs gleaming with cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desert wolves were noticeably larger, glaring at Gang Le and others as they closed in step by step, deep growls issuing from their throats, ready to pounce any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel something’s off; you guard the fire pit; I’ll flank the Wolf King!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein glanced at Vivian beside him, \"You all protect her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry about me; I’m the least useful. It’s most important that you all survive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian fearlessly responded excitedly, \"Go kill the Wolf King!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rein retreated slowly, crouching as he climbed the hill, sneaking around the wolves from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, hold off these beasts to buy Rein time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le, wielding the axe, stood before the fire pit, others also fanned out, eyeing the wolf pack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian hid behind the tree, not only was she not nervous, but there was a hint of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the standoff ensued, neither side dared move rashly, until a sudden sharp roar echoed from the night behind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf pack launched an attack instantly, surging like a flood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desert wolves at the forefront snarled ferociously, opening bloody jaws, rushing at Gang Le with a pungent stench!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gang Le roared, charging head-on, engaging in combat with the vicious wolves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others followed closely, meeting the wolves that pounced from all directions!\u003C\u002Fp>",1275,"2026-05-30T15:19:44.915Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","1a660d3c6ba667a10a1048ac72a24cfde9a17af1bc45f6ca790504c331980e7f","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-41","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-39",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg"]