[{"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-457":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},561410,812,"Chapter 457 - 248: Ember Breathing Technique (Part 2)","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-457",457,"\u003Cp>The aged ruler of the Red Griffin Clan, the old Count, lay on the bed with his eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His white hair was in disarray across his haggard and aged face, his chest rising and falling slightly, and a faint sound echoing from his nose, evidently immersed in a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina glanced over, tiptoeing towards the desk, where a few pieces of parchment and a brass bookmark were scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina ignored the items on top and turned her gaze to the wooden cabinet below the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bent down, moved the cabinet aside, and lifted the rug on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath it were rows of stone bricks. Caitina glanced over them and directly targeted the third stone brick, prying at the edge with her finger and forcefully pulling it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the brick was a small silver box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina felt a surge of joy in her heart, held her breath, and took the small silver box, placing it in her bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina did not know what was inside the silver box, but this was what she was tasked with stealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, her children and mother could live a life free from want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After securing the silver box, Caitina replaced the stone brick, spread the carpet, and returned the cabinet to its place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully rising, Caitina turned her head, but suddenly tensed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count had already turned his head, quietly staring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know it was there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count’s voice was hoarse but not at all flustered, like cold water pouring down Caitina’s nape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina couldn’t help but shiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Caitina was not afraid and pulled out a narrow-bladed dagger from her sleeve, pointing it at the old Count’s throat from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to hurt you, I just want this silver box.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count’s expression remained calm, speaking indifferently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young girl, your hand is shaking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve also killed before, and if you shout, I’ll fight desperately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina’s attitude was firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... Killing is normal, I also killed many when I was young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count sighed, \"Now, am I not powerless, lying here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize, old people tend to ramble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count stared at Caitina,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know what is in the silver box?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina shook her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then who are you working for?\" the old Count continued to inquire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina remained silent, her eyes resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You girl, you really are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count shook his head, \"The box contains the Ember Breathing Technique, which needs the Red Griffin bloodline to configure the magic potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without the bloodline, it is just waste paper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ignored other items and precisely found the silver box below.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count’s cloudy eyes flashed with a hint of insight,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It appears that the person behind you is familiar with this place and perhaps has the Red Griffin bloodline, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count sighed deeply,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, my poor Avril... is she well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina tensed up, remembering the orders from above, hesitated for a moment, and put away the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies, Lord Earl, I didn’t mean to offend you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Avril... asked me to send her regards to you. She is doing very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count’s eyes softened, as if recalling distant memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, I received news that she died in the desert, then later heard she was rescued... Baron Rod, do you work for him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried a hint of warmth, his gaze passing through Caitina, as if seeing his daughter far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina hesitated for a moment but ultimately did not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You girl are something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count shook his head in resignation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Breathing Technique alone is useless, it needs to be paired with the magic potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count pointed under his pillow, \"Inside there is a recipe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina looked at the old Count and pulled out the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful, girl, you should be gentle with this old fellow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies, Lord Earl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina felt a bit awkward, tore open the old Count’s pillow, and discovered a small parchment scroll inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina hurriedly took it out and carefully stored it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Caitina gently replaced the old Count’s pillow, whispering, \"Miss Avril is well, living freely in Frost Leaf Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does she still enjoy reading in the garden?\" the old Count asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Earl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Caitina knew nothing, but to make the old Count happy, she lied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of person is Baron Rod? Is he good to her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Earl, I haven’t interacted with our Lord, so I cannot say...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina seriously stated, \"But in Frost Leaf Town, there’s no need to worry about people dying in the winter anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count slowly nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that Baron Rod is not only capable but also kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count pondered for a moment, \"Can you deliver a letter for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Earl, today there’s no time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina felt a bit troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then can you come often in the future to talk with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count proactively offered, \"I will help you distract the guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina nodded vigorously, \"If you need me, I will do my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just curious... why aren’t your guards here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s better if you don’t ask about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Count’s smile was somewhat mysterious, \"I wish you all the best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your blessings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caitina bowed, quietly exiting the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she left, a shadowy figure emerged unnoticed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t expect that there wouldn’t be that wretched woman’s assassination today, but rather such an unexpected gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold female voice said, a middle-aged woman with a resemblance to Avril showing a playful expression,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you die, I’ll look for my niece.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the fourth floor, Caitina exhaled a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any pause, Caitina grabbed a clay pot and quickly descended the stairs, swiftly walking to the spot where Luke parked by the side door.\u003C\u002Fp>",984,"2026-05-30T15:19:45.195Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","8c4f87521038ee4b576619c49497f3bce721416d15c05514822874d31a82606b","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-458","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-456",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg"]