[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my":3,"chapter-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Life: Starting with Farming to Refresh My Stats",{"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},2331883,4560,"Chapter 10: Long Daoist Visits","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>Qin Ming silently pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Liu Shopkeeper’s connections were far from ordinary—he could get advance news about upper echelons of cultivation sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivating a good relationship with him might not be a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Liu Shopkeeper, for the information.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there anything else?” Qin Ming asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liu Shopkeeper smiled faintly, then said with deep implication: “Heh, Qin Daoist really is humble!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a humble request: when the Beast Tooth Rice matures in two years, could you sell some to my shop?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My establishment will buy it at a price ten percent above market value.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was startled—how could they know this so soon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liu Shopkeeper truly has vast reach—even the affairs of my spirit field can’t escape your notice,” Qin Ming said, not immediately agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve planted the Beast Tooth Rice seeds, but I can’t guarantee they’ll mature and yield in two years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this was it—the Liu Shopkeeper had just paid him for the spirit rice at the inflated price, while also revealing numerous details about the Spirit Feather Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was essentially trying to buy exclusive rights to Qin Ming’s “Beast Tooth Rice” channel for the cost of twenty or thirty extra spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he was a seasoned merchant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, if Qin Daoist has other conditions, we can certainly discuss them!” The Liu Shopkeeper watched Qin Ming’s reaction closely and immediately poured him tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re young, yet you’ve achieved such mastery in spirit cultivation—surely you’re gifted. Harvesting Beast Tooth Rice is surely a sure thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you happen to have any body refinement techniques for sale?” Qin Ming paused, then suddenly changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liu Shopkeeper instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately pulled out several body refinement techniques and introduced them one by one: “The Nine Revolutions Yang Restoration Art—a top-tier body refinement technique, cultivable all the way to Foundation Establishment, supremely yang and forceful, priced at three thousand spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smirked inwardly: ‘The technique is good, but the price is outrageous.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ming King Body Tempering Scripture—can open 270 acupoints and condense true gang, a high-tier body refinement technique, priced at one thousand spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Golden Steel Forging Essence Art—a mid-tier body refinement technique, takes thirty years to reach minor mastery, priced at five hundred spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exhausting his list, the Liu Shopkeeper drank some tea and added: “The Heavenly Calamity Summoning Demon Scripture—eighty spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a moment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shopkeeper, please elaborate on this technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Heavenly Calamity Summoning Demon Scripture? Hmm… this technique is excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sounds positively uplifting! I’ll take it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liu Shopkeeper: “.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming pondered for a long while, then made up his mind decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a demonic technique—anyone who cultivates it will be hunted down by all,” said the Liu Shopkeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why are you selling it to me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My apologies—I grabbed the wrong one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming left the Juxuan Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The techniques the Liu Shopkeeper offered were either beyond Qin Ming’s current wealth to afford, or required decades of cultivation to show results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desperate for a method—he could only stare helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, the Liu Shopkeeper did point him toward a viable path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, in the eastern district of Qingyang Market, there’s a Ruan family whose fortunes have declined. Their ancestors left behind a body refinement technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I once offered a hundred spirit stones for it, but the Ruan Daoist refused outright, insisting he’d only sell it if I added some blood-boosting pills or herbs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought it wasn’t worth it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps you could try your luck there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But don’t hold out too much hope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liu Shopkeeper’s implication was clear: Qin Ming, with his imminent Beast Tooth Rice harvest, could use it as a bonus to sway the Ruan Daoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In return for this tip, he agreed to sell a portion of the Beast Tooth Rice to the Juxuan Pavilion once it matured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deal was concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both parties were pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just stepped out of the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he encountered a large patrol squad from the Spirit Feather Sect rushing urgently out of the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were fully armed and intimidating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me, Daoist, do you know what’s happening?” Qin Ming casually asked a bystander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say they’re going to kill a beast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But don’t worry—our market is perfectly safe. Even a Foundation Establishment beast can’t break through our second-tier protective array.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just don’t wander around.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then followed the Liu Shopkeeper’s advice and went to the Ruan family in the eastern district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he arrived, he found the Ruan family’s gate tightly shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nearby cultivator told him the Ruan Daoist had gone out on business and wouldn’t return for three or four months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had no choice but to come back later…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to the shantytown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his hut, Qin Ming was preparing dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyang Market was safe enough, but the protective array didn’t cover their shantytown. “Knock knock knock!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a knock interrupted his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming opened the door warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visitor turned out to be Long Daoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rare indeed—he was truly an unexpected guest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, I heard your spirit rice yield and quality are excellent. I’d like to purchase some.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Daoist got straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming weighed his options, then forced a smile: “Yes, my recent rice yield has been decent, but most of it’s already sold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Daoist frowned, yet still spoke gently: “How much spirit rice do you still have? I’ll buy all of it—at market price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long Daoist, I’ve heard the market price for spirit rice will rise by about fifty percent in the next few days,” Qin Ming hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t wish to offend this late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, he also wouldn’t let himself be taken advantage of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Daoist visibly froze, then studied Qin Ming closely—few knew of the spirit rice price increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it would soon be public knowledge, in Qingyang Market, only a handful of late-stage Qi Refining cultivators and a few factions were aware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, you’re well-informed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In that case, I’ll pay the increased price. How does that sound?” Long Daoist said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded in agreement: “I currently have about fifty jin left. Nothing more—I’ll have to wait for the next harvest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the spirit rice transaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Daoist bowed and hurriedly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming didn’t dare truly offend him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the nearby alleys were under his protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh—even late-stage Qi Refining cultivators are preparing. It seems the winds are truly changing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The rise in spirit rice prices is good for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it also means the environment around me is growing increasingly hostile.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming ate a meal of spirit rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to his bedroom, sat cross-legged on the cushion, and began practicing the Evergreen Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spiritual sense still retained two “Weak Magic Power” entries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today’s the day!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming focused his mind—one “Weak Magic Power” entry vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic power surged from his dantian, circulating through the meridians again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantly scouring and expanding the channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! When the magic power in Qin Ming’s dantian reached its critical threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin membrane seemed to tear open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Refining Stage Three!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fluctuation of Qin Ming’s magic power rose a notch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh～”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming exhaled a cloud of turbid air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many years has it been? Finally, I’m no longer imprisoned in Qi Refining Stage Two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but sigh, realizing that in this short year and change, he had changed considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as I develop steadily, Foundation Establishment isn’t out of reach.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming felt the Changchun spiritual power in his dantian, grown nearly double in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even in his joy, he did not let himself become overconfident: “Qi Refining Stage Three is still unstable—I must raise my strength as soon as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The cultivation world is ever-changing; at the bottom of Qi Refining, one is cannon fodder. Only at Foundation Establishment can one barely stand firm—my fate must ultimately be in my own hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, living under another’s roof brings many inconveniences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could be dragged into the sect’s power struggles at any moment, with no control over my own fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To escape Lei Yuanzong’s corvée labor and regain my freedom, I must meet just one of three conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, break through to Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, advance any one of the hundred arts of cultivation to Level Two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, submit any one type of Foundation Establishment resource.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood he must now strive toward all three goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And next,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>breaking from Qi Refining Stage Three to Stage Four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Qin Ming, this would be a tremendous trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Refining Stage Four marks the entry into the middle phase of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is, strictly speaking, the first true bottleneck in cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far harder than his breakthrough to Qi Refining Stage Three—by countless times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most cultivators in Qingyang Marketplace and its surrounding shantytowns had learned that staple goods—spirit rice, meat, and others—had surged sharply in price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prices for magic treasures, elixirs, and talismans also began rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Qin Ming cultivated “Beast Fang Rice,” the overseer Du Haifu had gradually increased his patrols of Qin Ming’s spirit field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, things had been unsettled, so he’d even added extra personnel to patrol the field’s perimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, aside from casting the Intermediate Spirit Rain Art to enrich his field’s fertility,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming immersed himself in studying spirit plant knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that, he needed to find a suitable body cultivation technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s “Beast Fang Rice” had not yet matured; there was no rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>three months passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the spirit field,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>perhaps Qin Ming’s luck had been exhausted during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the second season’s four mu of Jin Ling Rice, he harvested only two “Weak Magic Power” traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, fortunately,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after breaking into Qi Refining Stage Three, his magic power had doubled—he no longer suffered the exhaustion he once did when casting the Intermediate Spirit Rain Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second-season Jin Ling Rice yield also set a new record, exceeding nine shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, after paying his spirit rice tax, Qin Ming did not rush to sell it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he kept back some for storage, to prepare for unforeseen needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao the Shopkeeper wanted to buy more, taking advantage of the price surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had already prepared an excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told Liao about Long Dao’s request to purchase spirit rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The market price of spirit rice had soared, rising over sixty percent above its original level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming made a small fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirit stones in his storage pouch had, for the first time, surpassed one hundred fifty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bought another low-grade Jin Guang Protective Talisman and a low-grade magic treasure, Qing Ling Sword, spending another twenty-five spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These days, you can’t get by without some defensive gear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1831,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","56ec25a95ef261783f117238a41d16eda1281d9eb05ff070371218c54b7c7529","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-11","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-9",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]