[{"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-502":6,"glossary-terms-812":24},{"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},561555,812,"Chapter 502 - 262: Unexpected Gains (Part 2)","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-502",502,"\u003Cp>Luo De had seen Merfolk in the ocean creature compendium, and didn’t expect them to appear on this coast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Merfolk aren’t very powerful, but they’re extremely prolific, cunning, and sly, often harassing and plundering coastal residents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely ugly, and like the Lizardmen, they enjoy eating humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Baron Edmund said, they can escape into the sea, making it difficult to completely eradicate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baron Rod,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Luo De was pondering, Baron Edmund carefully spoke, \"It is said that dragons can swim. Baron Rod, if you were to take action, perhaps you could completely resolve these Merfolk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, dragons can indeed swim.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all the information Luo De had read, dragons were capable of swimming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And except for the red dragon that controls flames, which is not adept at deep water combat, almost all other dragons can swim freely in the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Luo De wasn’t quite familiar with their combat abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baron Edmund, if there’s an issue in your territory, I’m willing to assist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De said slowly, \"But I’ve never met the Lord of Cold Roar Town; such matters shouldn’t concern me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De decided to help Baron Edmund with the Earth Spirit Demon Rabbits because he had his eyes on these magical beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, Luo De quite liked Baron Edmund’s temperament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although talkative, he never forgot his guard at critical moments; such a person makes a good friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De didn’t mind extending a bit of goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the completely unfamiliar Lord of Cold Roar Town, it was a different story entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you’re right, after all, it’s Cold Roar Town’s own affair, and we have no right to decide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That being said, Baron Edmund put down his utensils and his expression became serious,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, Baron Rod, I have a small proposal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De also put down his utensils and wiped his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why Luo De doesn’t like discussing matters over meals; out of respect, one always has to stop eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know that the Northern Wasteland is not peaceful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Edmund explained, \"The Frozen Bone Wasteland was destroyed, and Ice Blade Valley is reportedly heavily damaged, and the Razor Plain affair, I’m sure you’re aware of that too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, the Ice Breath Hills, reportedly attacked by an alien race, were resolved with military aid for Baron Camille...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the layout of the Northern Wasteland, Baron Edmund widened his eyes and stared incredulously at Luo De,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Lord, besides you, it couldn’t be you, could it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De nodded calmly, \"Indeed it was me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, no one but you could have such a powerful strength to completely drive out the alien race!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Edmund was full of excitement, his voice a few degrees higher,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s simply wonderful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually just wanted to suggest that the Northern Wasteland is too chaotic, with both alien races and magical beasts; I’m not good at warfare, alas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we can establish an alliance in the Northern Wasteland to cooperate with each other, so we can better exploit the resources of our territories!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I know my territory is insignificant and weak and cannot measure up to an alliance with a powerful Lord like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Edmund continued, speaking faster and faster,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re willing to form an alliance, with you as Commander, I can regularly provide you with supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Edmund earnestly said, \"Food, iron ore, furs, and any other resources you need!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If your trade caravan wants to venture east, the Youlin Clan can also offer you help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing his proposal, Baron Edmund looked intently at Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De slightly furrowed his brows, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall suddenly fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone at the dining table ceased their actions, their breathing lightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only sound remaining in the hall was the faint crackling of the candle flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain of the Guard Caluze, with his head lowered, was actually stealing glances at Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are willing,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Luo De finally spoke, picking up his wine glass,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am willing! Of course, I’m willing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Edmund hurriedly picked up his wine glass,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To our alliance, Baron Rod, cheers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet lasted late into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They discussed some details of the alliance, and Baron Edmund was to contact and negotiate with the Lord of Cold Roar Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Camille, he was already considered an ally of Luo De’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agreement was initially reached, and a joyous Baron Edmund drank until his face was flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his drunken state, Baron Edmund directly called out his two personal maids to accompany the drinking, even offering them to Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Luo De declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not that Luo De considered himself high-minded; he simply had no interest in a maid with a face full of freckles and was not accustomed to sharing with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De still had Vivian by his side; even if he were to be reckless after drinking, there was still Seronie, without needing someone else’s personal maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, to keep up with Baron Edmund’s show, Luo De also feigned some drunkenness and, with Vivian’s support, left the main hall, moving to a guest room in the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Edmund, supported by his two personal maids, returned to his bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caluze also followed closely into the bedroom, signaling the two maids to leave with a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edmund, eyelids drooping, supported his forehead,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See, didn’t I say that, Baron Rod won’t invade, our Frost Town!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caluze, this time you were wrong, oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my Lord, I was overthinking, too narrow-minded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caluze bowed his head to admit his mistake to Baron Edmund.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The idea of an alliance was suggested to Baron Edmund by Caluze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Luo De’s formidable strength, Caluze feared Luo De would directly dispatch troops to seize Frost Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two dragons, what could Frost Town use to stop them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Caluze came up with the idea of proactively forming an alliance and showing goodwill to Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Luo De refused the alliance, Frost Town would need to be cautious, and Baron Edmund would need to find an opportunity to quickly escape.\u003C\u002Fp>",1027,"2026-05-30T15:19:53.916Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","06d414c578df737084855cbc33bcf20e729462450a3b420a70f199d04d3029c1","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-503","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-501",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]