[{"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-115":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},2331988,4560,"Chapter 115: Wu Jiang","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-115",115,"\u003Cp>After the two entered the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They appeared somewhat nervous, hands and feet at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they had spent too long in the cramped cabin below and were unaccustomed to this space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the young cultivator secretly sized up Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but feel uneasy—hadn’t expected the other’s identity to be so significant, likely a person of great importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood the social customs of the cultivation world well and could easily guess who this person was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he was hiding his cultivation base, he must be a guest of honor at the Mirror Snow Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming boiled the spirit spring water and brewed Spirit Mist Tea for the two; after pouring the tea, he said, “No need for formalities—let’s just chat a while. Please, have some tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young cultivator carefully took the spirit tea from Qin Ming’s hand, sipped lightly, savored it, and said, “Excellent tea!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he introduced himself to Qin Ming: “I am Wu Jiang, and this is my cultivation partner, Mu Ruyin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May I ask what questions you have? I can’t claim to know everything, but I’m well-informed on all manner of news and hidden channels within the Spirit Dwelling Archipelago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, I’d like to ask—since you’re staying here, your identity must not be ordinary, correct?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was surprised—he hadn’t expected the other to be a local expert on everything; this suited him perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You flatter me—I am Qin Ming, merely a spirit gardener. I came to the Spirit Dwelling Archipelago seeking a quiet place to farm and cultivate in solitude.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? So you’re a spirit gardener?” Wu Jiang’s eyes widened in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze flickered toward the luxurious guest room, as if implying something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming replied frankly, “I have joined no sect or faction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang’s eyes darted, then he asked again, “Then, after arriving in the Spirit Dwelling Archipelago, have you considered joining a local family?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many Qi Refining families are constantly recruiting spirit gardeners, and the compensation is quite good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I have no desire to live under someone else’s roof and be bound by their rules,” Qin Ming shook his head firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then if I understand you correctly,” Wu Jiang mused, “you wish to rent a cave dwelling or cultivation site on your own?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded. “But… I’ve been a spirit farmer in the Yunze Wilds long enough. This time, I want to rent a larger plot of land and be a landlord myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had now reached the late stage of Qi Refining and could naturally manage more spirit fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? A landlord… So you mean you want to rent a large expanse of spirit fields?” Wu Jiang’s lips twitched slightly—he hadn’t expected this man’s spirit stone reserves to be so vast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a sip of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming shook his head, his voice utterly calm. “Wrong, wrong, Wu Daoist. I mean I want to rent an entire island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang spat out his tea, nearly choking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation partner, Mu Ruyin, also looked stunned, her mouth slightly open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Is there something wrong with that, Wu Daoist?” Qin Ming smiled at the other’s reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang cleared his throat, took a moment to compose himself, then said, “I was blind—I didn’t realize you meant to find an unclaimed island and become its master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A few years ago, there might still have been some islands with spirit veins available for rent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But in recent years, most islands with first-tier spirit veins have been seized by numerous Qi Refining families and lone cultivators; unclaimed islands are now rarely heard of.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, the Zhao family hasn’t rented out any spirit-vein islands to outside lone cultivators in years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s likely—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Ming was taken aback; he frowned slightly. “What about second-tier spirit vein islands?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other’s questions kept challenging his understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second-tier spirit vein?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a flash of insight struck him—he realized where he was sitting. Wu Jiang’s mind cleared instantly—he understood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Qin Daoist must be a highly esteemed second-tier spirit gardener. That explained everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had foolishly thought he could haggle over a guide fee… Realizing this, he immediately rose and bowed deeply to Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you are a second-tier spirit gardener! Forgive our earlier presumption.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Ruyin, upon hearing this, was also startled and quickly rose to bow gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming waved his hand. “No need for such formality—please sit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, to be honest, there are only a handful of second-tier spirit vein islands in the Spirit Dwelling Archipelago, and most are already under Zhao family control.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The rest are occupied by powerful cultivation families or lone cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s unlikely you could rent one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, renting an entire island requires a substantial annual payment of spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang glanced at Qin Ming’s reaction and added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But for a second-tier spirit gardener like yourself, it should be no issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming frowned slightly—he hadn’t expected the actual situation in the Spirit Dwelling Archipelago to differ so greatly from his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even an ordinary island could be rented, let alone one with a spirit vein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah… That’s truly unfortunate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all else failed, he’d have to choose one of his other backup destinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang watched Qin Ming’s expression and his mind raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he had never met someone as exalted as a second-tier spirit gardener before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a powerful ally—he absolutely could not let slip away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had carefully observed Qin Ming’s words and demeanor; though not a paragon of virtue, he was clearly an open and upright man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang quickly said, “Qin Daoist, although second-tier spirit vein islands are rare, they’re not entirely out of reach.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Please go on, Wu Daoist.” Qin Ming perked up—he sensed there was still hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang explained, “Qin Daoist, the minimum rental term for any second-tier spirit vein island in the Spirit Dwelling Archipelago is ten years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not familiar with the others, but a distant relative of mine once visited me and mentioned in passing that a second-tier spirit vein island on the northern edge of the archipelago was previously rented by the Mo family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unfortunately, the Mo family head died in an accident a few years ago; since then, the family has declined, losing its pillar. The remaining members likely cannot afford the costs of renting a second-tier spirit vein island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the lease on that spirit island expires this year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the Mo family cannot pay the rent, the Zhao family will very likely rent it to someone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Coincidentally, my father has old ties with the Mo family and can inquire about the situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation seemed to have a glimmer of opportunity, but it was still slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet after careful analysis, he decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would go and see for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a stranger here and needed a local guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll trouble you, Wu Daoist, to take me and see what the situation is like. If it works out, you’ll be well rewarded,” Qin Ming said after a moment’s thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You say that as if it’s a favor to me—meeting a second-tier spirit gardener is already my honor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1213,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b4ae84eddca3cc54eeac91b9c439952ad6480e6b62aff76669dba10b53908c25","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-116","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-114",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]