[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-not-a-goblin":3,"chapter-i-am-not-a-goblin-i-am-not-a-goblin-chapter-8":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Am Not a Goblin",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2214190,3882,"Chapter 8: Setting Up Camp","i-am-not-a-goblin-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>The suona reacted quickly; seeing that Wang Chong truly intended to kill, it scrambled away in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they dared not approach Wang Chong again, yet they did not leave either, simply following at a moderate distance; whenever Wang Chong took two steps toward them, they fled, and once he withdrew, they returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chong was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you are so willing to follow, I shall not proceed forward any longer,\" Wang Chong said, turning his head and walking deep into the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The several goblins trailing behind grew puzzled. \"Sona, why is he heading that way? Further ahead lies the Thunder Marsh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, the Thunder Marsh is far too dangerous. Should we still follow him there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sona's eyes darted. \"What is there to fear? We shall merely follow from afar; if danger arises, we flee first, and if he is slain by a beast, we can simply take his corpse back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, you are indeed clever,\" the other goblins chorused, heaping praise upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally; otherwise, how could I be the elder brother?\" Sona said triumphantly. \"Come, let us catch up quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is fine; here it shall be,\" Wang Chong said, gazing upon a vast clearing before him, beside which flowed a small river, filling one's heart with ease and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As daylight gradually faded, the world seemed to fall suddenly into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dug a hole in the ground, curled his entire body within it, and lay there quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet from the tension in his bent legs, it was evident he had not relaxed his vigilance and stood ready to leap up at any moment to face a sudden crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept himself constantly in a state of half-sleep, daring not to relax even slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this strange and perilous land, any single moment of negligence could condemn one to eternal ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, as dawn barely broke, Wang Chong was already up, beginning his day's labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure darted ceaselessly between the forest and the clearing, returning with bundle after bundle of wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great sword Hawk had given him proved useful; splitting wood with it was as easy as slicing melons and chopping vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is he intending to do?\" one goblin asked, bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else does chopping wood serve but to make a fire for cooking? You are truly stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But surely he does not need so much wood for that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the prey must be large; he will likely go hunting shortly, and perhaps he will even invite us to share the meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly; otherwise, why would he chop so much wood? He must be preparing to treat us to a feast...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several goblins lay prone upon an earthen slope, their eyes tracking Wang Chong's movements back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having chopped nearly enough timber, Wang Chong fashioned a spear from branches, speared a plump fish from the river, and enjoyed a delicious lunch of grilled fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, he took no rest but drew a circle on the ground and constructed a simple fence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For dinner, he ate fish again, then tidied up briefly, laid a bed of thatch, and went to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Brother, we are so hungry...\" Several goblins, having waited eagerly all day without eating, complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you not say he would treat us to a grand feast?\" a goblin grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That scoundrel! He dares to trick us!\" Sona said angrily. \"Very well, let us sleep first and deal with this tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With faces long as if mourning, the several goblins burrowed into patches of grass to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night passed without incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the fence in place, Wang Chong slept soundly, yet he did not oversleep; years of military life had instilled in him excellent habits of rest and activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as dawn began to break, he rose, first loosening his muscles and bones, then began practicing the Basic Sword Technique; this foundational art was called Mountain-Crushing Strike, a broad and sweeping martial skill requiring the user to leap upward and smash forcefully onto the ground, simultaneously generating several waves of attack; though merely a basic sword technique, when wielded with Wang Chong's great sword, its power was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Mountain-Crushing Strike offered both offense and defense; during an attack, it generated shockwaves around the body, blasting away any enemies who drew near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chong practiced with intense focus, repeating the motion of leaping and smashing over and over without tedium, stopping only once he had gained some insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been pondering this sword technique for the past few days, and now, after practicing it, he handled it with even greater ease; furthermore, this technique suited his disposition perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having worked up a sweat from his earlier cultivation, he walked to the riverside intending to wash, only to discover Sona and the other goblins catching fish in the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These goblins were utterly clumsy, attempting to catch fish with their bare hands; after much toil, they had not caught a single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chong watched from the side, occasionally breaking into a mocking smile, which enraged the goblins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snap out of it, all of you! Do not let others laugh at us,\" Sona scolded the other goblins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Elder Brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, suddenly one goblin shouted excitedly, \"I caught one! I caught one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Excellent!\" Sona rejoiced greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast a provocative glance at Wang Chong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, what a huge fish!\" Wang Chong exclaimed upon seeing the fish, bursting into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature in that goblin's hand was merely a small fish as thick as a finger, truly insufficient to fill even the gaps between teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, you continue playing; this brother will not keep you company any longer,\" Wang Chong said, then charged forward, leaping across a narrow section of the small river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure soon vanished from Sona and the others' sight; not long after, a marshland appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was damp and gloomy everywhere; one careless step could cause one to sink into the mire, so Wang Chong proceeded with extreme caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My luck is not bad,\" Wang Chong murmured; having traveled but a short distance, he spotted a fire turkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although fire turkeys could fly, their flying ability was weak; so long as one guarded against their fire breath, there would be no great danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Wang Chong had caught fire turkeys before; with that experience, capturing one now was a matter of great ease for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire turkey was highly alert; even while pecking at insects, it frequently raised its head to look around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Wang Chong was no longer the Wang Chong of before; after several days of cultivation, he had made significant progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall use you to practice first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chong quietly circled behind the fire turkey; when he was still a dozen meters away, a cold glint flashed in his hand, and he suddenly darted forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the great sword moved with extraordinary agility in his grasp; a streak of cold light poured down from above the fire turkey's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light vanished, and the fire turkey's head fell from its neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fire turkey was silently slain by Wang Chong without making a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivation truly works.\" A smile appeared on Wang Chong's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was still very weak compared to those powerhouses, he believed that as long as he worked hard, one day he would also become a peak powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Wang Chong harvested several more prey; though none were large, they were enough to last him a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strung the prey together with a vine, hoisted them onto his shoulder, and prepared to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not a bad haul; time to go back.\" He patted the prey, very satisfied with today's results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this prey, he would not need to worry about food for the next few days and could cultivate in peace.\u003C\u002Fp>",1314,"2026-06-17T08:07:39.479Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","3e53c448b211b46223028fdd48219eef44cb336fa831443c694f400f7d1a78de","i-am-not-a-goblin-chapter-9","i-am-not-a-goblin-chapter-7",11,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-cover.jpg"]