[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivation-starts-from-farming":3,"chapter-cultivation-starts-from-farming-cultivation-starts-from-farming-chapter-66":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivation Starts from Farming",{"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},641911,880,"Chapter 66: Map of Yue Country","cultivation-starts-from-farming-chapter-66",66,"\u003Cp>Zhang Changqing’s home is still so clean and tidy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder what Zhang Daoist is seeking me for?\" Xu Ping asked directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were quite familiar with each other, so there was no need to beat around the bush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sect has news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Changqing started right away with a bombshell, leaving Xu Ping momentarily stunned: \"News?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Changqing held a significant position in the Longevity Sect; his grandfather was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Zhang Changqing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently, a Foundation Establishment master in the sect has broken through to the Golden Core, so the sect was sealed off, and no messages came through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, the Foundation Establishment master has successfully broken through to Golden Core!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, a smile naturally appeared on Zhang Changqing’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a member of the Longevity Sect, its strengthening filled him with genuine joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So how does your sect plan to handle Dongwu Market?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping wasn’t concerned about who had broken through to Golden Core; he was more interested in what the Longevity Sect would do about Dongwu Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plan to rebuild.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Changqing paused for a moment, organizing his words, \"The sect will dispatch two Foundation Establishment cultivators and a group of Qi cultivators to rebuild Dongwu Market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rebuild, huh?\" Xu Ping murmured to himself, a neutral expression on his face as he calmly inquired, \"When will your sect members arrive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The personnel are confirmed and will depart tomorrow, arriving in about ten days,\" Zhang Changqing replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, Xu Ping clasped his hands in thanks: \"Thank you, Daoist Zhang, for informing me in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Zhang Changqing would inform him early on this matter made him a person worth befriending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a small matter.\" Zhang Changqing waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have another matter to inquire about, Daoist Zhang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feel free to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not familiar with the nearby geography, and I wonder if Daoist Zhang could enlighten me?\" Xu Ping asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a simple matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Changqing took a scroll from his storage pouch and spread it on the table; it depicted mountains and rivers—a map!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For people of ancient times, maps were precious items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for cultivators, they were invaluable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a map of the entire Yue Country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist, please look, Dongwu Market is located here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Changqing pointed to a very small place on the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping looked carefully and finally found Dongwu Market, standing in isolation near the wilds on the edge of ’Yue Country.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhang Changqing began to describe the geography of the entire cultivation region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cultivation boundary is called \"Nanchuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area is vast, with over a hundred countries, ’Yue Country’ being one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each country varies in strength, with the Core Formation Stage as the ceiling for smaller countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medium to large countries have Fourth-stage spirit veins suitable for Nascent Soul stage cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ’Yue Country’ he was in could only be considered a medium-sized country, with the strongest force called the \"Luoyun Sect,\" having a Nascent Soul True Monarch presiding as the ruler of this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the Luoyun Sect are five major sects, each with at least one Core Formation Stage Zhenren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Longevity Sect is one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following closely behind are eight great cultivation families, known as the strongest in ’Yue Country.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of the eight families has a long lineage, with at least a Fake Pill Zhenren and multiple Foundation Establishment cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nascent Soul sects, Golden Core sects, Foundation Establishment families...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping thought about the structure of the ’Yue Country’ in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, being a disciple from a sect, his knowledge was indeed abundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for explaining, Daoist, otherwise I truly would know nothing about the nearby geography,\" Xu Ping sincerely thanked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Bai, no need to be so formal, these are simple matters to inquire about, and I’ll give this map to you as well,\" Zhang Changqing waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I couldn’t possibly accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not something valuable anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I won’t stand on ceremony.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping actually really needed this map right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting a bit more, Xu Ping prepared to take his leave: \"If Daoist Zhang has no other matters, I’ll take my leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Bai, please stay.\" Zhang Changqing suddenly called out to Xu Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping turned in curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Bone Shaping Skill, capable of perfectly altering body shape and concealing one’s aura. Though body refining can change shape, it’s not perfect and still reveals clues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Changqing took out a scroll from his bosom and handed it to Xu Ping, with a meaningful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping gave Zhang Changqing a deep look after taking the scroll: \"No words can express the great kindness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Bai is too kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Changqing apologized, \"If it wasn’t for me inviting Daoist Bai to jointly subdue demons, Daoist Bai wouldn’t have exposed the Sword Qi Thunder Sound. I hope Daoist Bai doesn’t blame me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s all my choice, I can’t blame anyone else.\" Xu Ping shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Farewell!\" Xu Ping clasped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Safe travels!\" Zhang Changqing returned the courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping silently took a sip of water, set down the teacup, and sighed quietly: \"Ah, it’s time to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the Sword Qi Thunder Sound at the Qi Refining Realm is indeed a big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big enough that not even a Golden Core sect like the Longevity Sect could contain it; perhaps only Yue Country’s overlord, the Luoyun Sect, could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If fortunate enough to be taken in by the Luoyun Sect, it could mean a smooth path to immortality; if unlucky, death might even be a relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he used the identity of Bai Zhiyuan, even Zhang Changqing could spot clues, staying in this place is undoubtedly courting death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to change identities and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But where to go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping took out the map again and began studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now needed to find a relatively stable and resource-rich place to slowly cultivate his Qi Refining to Perfection, then obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill and form his Foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping’s gaze moved upward, toward the north of Yue Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Xuan Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Xuan Immortal City was established by Qiu Xuan Zhenren, the first loose cultivator in the Yue Country’s cultivation realm, neighboring the Yellow Dragon Mountain Range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yellow Dragon Mountain Range is rich in demon beasts and spirit medicines, making it quite resourceful, and no major battles have occurred for decades, offering relative peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, several Second-stage Pill Masters are present in the city, with the capability of refining Foundation Establishment Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meets all his requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the journey is quite far, several tens of thousands of miles from Dongwu Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tens of thousands of miles away?\" Xu Ping pondered for a moment, but still decided to go to Qiu Xuan Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current strength, such a journey is manageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll leave Dongwu Market tomorrow, but before that, I’ll first study the Bone Shaping Skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping pulled out the scroll recording the Bone Shaping Skill and began his research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skill wasn’t difficult, by the end of the night he had already reached the Entry Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed much more natural than forcefully altering my body shape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his reflection in the water, Xu Ping nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to sleep, I’ll leave early tomorrow morning.\" He stretched lazily and fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ping got up early, quietly leaving without saying goodbye to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to bid farewell to Zhang Chenyu, but decided against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, with the people from the Longevity Sect about to arrive, he wouldn’t encounter danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May we meet again someday.\u003C\u002Fp>",1286,"2026-06-02T06:47:59.028Z",1,"novelbin.me","e15e827d35ab8c556d70e12bc202164806e92d054cd5bffeab9d8051138a7f66","cultivation-starts-from-farming-chapter-67","cultivation-starts-from-farming-chapter-65",1040,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivation-starts-from-farming-cover.jpg"]