[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-62":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Green Immortal Sovereign",{"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},2270070,4432,"Chapter 62: Spiritual Soil","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-62",62,"\u003Cp>Inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s breathing grew rapid; the value of the spiritual soil was beyond doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tu grew even more triumphant:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Brother Li, you can rest easy—I’ve got this handled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he pulled out another box made of yellow rosewood and poured four-tenths of the spiritual soil into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he handed Li Rui the purple sandalwood box containing six-tenths of the spiritual soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old brother, you’re straightforward—I won’t be stingy. Nine in, thirteen out; the extra is interest for the Bone-Strengthening Elixir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was simply this kind of man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If others showed him respect, he would repay them tenfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never forgotten the debt of the elixir gifted to him in his time of hardship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping his current steward position was a long-term gain; since he had benefited, he must make amends—how could he let others bring coal in the snow while he reaped all the advantages?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyebrows lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hesitate: “Fine, then I won’t be polite—I’ll accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the purple sandalwood box, he stared at the spiritual soil within, his emotions lingering, hard to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Li has finally reached a day where he uses spiritual soil.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tu said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This spiritual soil is wondrous—though there’s not much of it, if you scatter it in a flowerpot and leave it outdoors, it naturally grows spiritual herbs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One growth per year; it should retain its spiritual potency for about fifty years before fully depleting. You can feed it beast meat to fatten it and extend its lifespan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had read about this in an ancient book dedicated to spiritual soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But most beasts were powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weakest required at least an Eighth-Rank martialist to handle; hunting them was even harder. Only major sects with strong resources could use it for more than a hundred years before its spiritual potency vanished entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet a human life spans only a hundred years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred years in ancient times could sustain five or six generations—making spiritual soil a fine heirloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, the goods are delivered. I’ll be off now, little brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tu left in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui tucked the purple sandalwood box away and took an early leave from work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianyi Hall, Li residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui leaned on a hoe, under the blazing sun, finally clearing a small garden patch, then scattered the spiritual soil across it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he had to do was wait until next year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he could harvest spiritual herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he prepared to scatter the soil, a knock came at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Rui could only pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened the door and saw who stood outside, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young master, are you here to see this old man?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person at the door was Han Qin, a disciple of Huaqing Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin’s smile was radiant—if a naive young girl saw it, she’d dream of him nightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui was an old man—he wasn’t swayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin bowed politely: “Elder, the other day at your alliance’s competition, I saw your sword technique—exquisite, peerless. Your understanding of weapons was profound. I’ve come to learn from you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui didn’t even think:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, I’m swamped with chores—I can’t spare the time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even martial academies charge tuition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Huaqing disciple says “learn from me,” and I’m supposed to teach for free? The world doesn’t work that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin wasn’t reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he’d been too abrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was pondering what treasure to bribe the old man with when, after a closer look, his smile brightened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, are you tilling the soil?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui still held the hoe; his sleeves were rolled up, his trousers hiked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any observant person could tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin said something cryptic: “Elder, have you heard of spiritual soil? I once read a secret in Huaqing Sect’s scripture hall—it turns out spiritual soil has another use besides growing spiritual herbs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid was baiting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pretended not to hear and moved to shut the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I have other business—I won’t keep you for tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Rui ignore him, Han Qin’s confident demeanor flickered with anxiety; in an instant, he made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and seized the doorframe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In major sects, spiritual soil becomes farmland—long-term returns. But for an individual, it’s better swallowed directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s expression relaxed, then turned strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eat soil?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin nodded: “Yes. Spiritual soil is a natural substance formed from absorbed beast spiritual essence. Swallowing it may seem wasteful, but the effect is swift—equal to an elixir. And given your age, you likely can’t wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui pondered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating soil wasn’t unheard of in ancient times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, using metals, stones, earth, and wood in medicine was common in alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, clay used as food during famines, gold, and even mercury were used in alchemical pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to those, swallowing spiritual soil seemed more acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Rui didn’t close the door, Han Qin chuckled: “I happen to remember the exact formula for consuming spiritual soil. Let me write it down for you inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui instantly transformed into a warm, hospitable host: “Young master, you’ve traveled far—I’ve got a jar of aged tea. Let’s share a cup, old and young.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Han Qin had said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already seventy. Though his strength had surged, he couldn’t say how many years he had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An individual wasn’t a sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to treat spiritual soil as an heirloom—better to boost combat power immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder Huaqing Sect—your knowledge is vast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He praised inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had read many books at Tianyi Hall, yet he’d never heard of this use for spiritual soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led Han Qin into the reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brewed a pot of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tea was aged, of course—but no matter how old ordinary tea became, it couldn’t become good tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin sipped the tea, then handed Li Rui a written formula: “This is the method for consuming spiritual soil.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Li Rui to possess spiritual soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Huaqing Sect, he’d once served as a field guardian on the sect’s spiritual farmland—he knew the scent of spiritual soil too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he’d recognized it with just a sniff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, we’re clearly fated. This formula is rare—it was accidentally discovered by a mad alchemist of Huaqing Sect. Few know of it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual soil was mostly held by major sects and clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very little ever leaked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone obtained it, they lacked alchemical knowledge and only copied the sects’ method—growing spiritual herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t know it could be swallowed directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither use was superior—only a matter of personal choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tu was young—he had at least thirty years left. Growing herbs was clearly more profitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Rui was seventy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many years did he have left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui understood: obtaining a treasure was hard, but learning how to use it was fate itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young friend, you just said you wanted to discuss weapon use with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qin’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I humbly ask for your guidance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1195,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","51a42e39923d320ddc0465b6a4d8baa40a4aa491e65a3c5b824823470ed50e05","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-63","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-61",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]