[{"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-137":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},2332010,4560,"Chapter 137: The Path Turns Again (Third Update)","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-137",137,"\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao, upon seeing Qin Ming, hesitated before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not join them in pooling materials for the Foundation Establishment elixir? You have enough to qualify.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can introduce you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then asked: “What is the success rate and quality of the Foundation Establishment elixirs produced by Sun Jin’s alchemist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roughly thirty percent, up to forty percent if luck favors him. Sun Danshi is a second-rank upper-tier alchemist—this success rate is already quite high,” Gu Qingzhao explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for quality, occasionally one or two premium-grade Foundation Establishment elixirs emerge, but the odds are very low.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Ming immediately felt the risk was too high—not reliable enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it failed, all the materials he had painstakingly gathered over the years would be wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original goal was not ordinary-grade Foundation Establishment elixirs; at minimum, he needed premium-grade, and Jipin -grade would be even better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the elixir were successfully pooled, how to distribute the pills remained uncertain—he held no control over the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, Sun Danshi would certainly demand a cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the best case, he might receive only one pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his own talent, one Foundation Establishment elixir simply wasn’t safe enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After weighing the pros and cons, Qin Ming decided to retain control himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Gu, I’ve thought it over—I’ve decided to refine the Foundation Establishment elixir myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you learned who holds the main ingredient, Yusuizhi?” Qin Ming stated his decision, then asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao smiled faintly, as if expecting Qin Ming to say exactly this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve confirmed the details—the main ingredient, Yusuizhi, is in the hands of Shen Yuanxiong, the clan head of the Shen family in the western city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shen Yuanxiong is a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the early stage; he likely initiated the material pooling to secure a Foundation Establishment elixir for his descendants.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming frowned in confusion: “Where did Shen Yuanxiong obtain this Yusuizhi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s said his ancestor was once an Elder of Shennong Sect, who earned great merit and was granted several treasures by the sect—Yusuizhi was one of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Later, he suffered severe injuries that shattered his immortal path, so he settled in Canghai Xiancheng and founded his family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Foundation Establishment elixir Shen Yuanxiong used when he first cultivated was also obtained through material pooling over ten years ago, using Yusuizhi as the main ingredient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never expected he still had more than one portion left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qin Ming felt hope rise within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said to her: “Are you familiar with the Shen family? If possible, could you introduce me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao paused briefly, then replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Shen family is a talisman-making clan and has collaborated with our Mirror Snow Pavilion—I can certainly introduce you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But whether you can obtain the Yusuizhi depends on fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, Shen Yuanxiong intends to pool materials for refining—he won’t easily sell his Yusuizhi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded, then left the Mirror Snow Pavilion with Gu Qingzhao, heading toward the Shen family in the western inner city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a stick of incense burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao brought Qin Ming to the front gate of the Shen family compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the gatekeeper went inside to announce them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate opened, and out stepped a short, stout elderly man in fine robes, a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the early stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled warmly, bowing to Gu Qingzhao: “So it’s the revered Gu Gezhu arriving at my humble abode!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please come inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this man was Shen Yuanxiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuanxiong glanced at Qin Ming—he had never seen Gu Gezhu accompanied by a young male cultivator before, and he was slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who might this be?” he smiled at Qin Ming and asked Gu Qingzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao replied calmly: “This is Brother Qin, an honorary guest minister of our pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shen Yuanxiong instantly understood—but such a young guest minister must be no ordinary person. He politely greeted Qin Ming: “Brother Qin, please come in for some spiritual tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two then entered the Shen family compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as they stepped inside, Qin Ming froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because inside the Shen compound, over twenty cultivators had gathered—mostly free cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, these cultivators had come for the material pooling for elixir refinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Shen family’s screening, only four or five would remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuanxiong led them into a room, closed the door, and cast a soundproofing seal before asking: “Are you here today regarding the material pooling for elixir refinement?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming, upon hearing this, honestly stated his purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offered generous terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuanxiong’s expression darkened; after a long silence, he slowly said: “Gu Gezhu is no stranger—I’ll speak frankly to both of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I do still have two portions of Yusuizhi left—but they are my last reserves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Had my unworthy son not reached the peak of Qi Refining, I would never have considered releasing them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All my hopes rest on this—I cannot afford the slightest mistake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I’m afraid I must disappoint you, Brother Qin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming frowned, thought for a moment, then decisively said: “Then let me be equally candid—could you give me one portion of Yusuizhi to refine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After the elixir is completed, I will give you one Foundation Establishment elixir in return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuanxiong’s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Qin Ming, then glanced at Gu Qingzhao beside him: “Brother Gu—does this mean Brother Qin…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Brother Qin is also a second-rank alchemist,” Gu Qingzhao nodded gently, speaking with absolute certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuanxiong realized he had vastly underestimated the plain-looking Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That explained it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So Brother Qin is a second-rank alchemist? My apologies for my ignorance!” Shen Yuanxiong recovered from his shock and asked: “Have you ever successfully refined a Foundation Establishment elixir?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming replied frankly: “Not yet—mainly due to lack of spiritual materials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But rest assured, Shen Qianbei—I have great confidence in refining the Foundation Establishment elixir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao added: “I can vouch for this—Brother Qin has already successfully refined the Zhuyan Elixir, one of the most difficult second-rank elixirs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuanxiong was stunned—he had never refined one before, yet how could he be so confident?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Qin Ming was only at the late Qi Refining stage, still very young, and Shen Yuanxiong had never heard of him—he doubted his alchemical skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared to be a newly promoted second-rank alchemist, overly confident due to youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, Shen Yuanxiong made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Gu Gezhu’s guarantee, he could not gamble his clan’s immortal path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s thought, he apologized sincerely: “I’m truly sorry—I’ve already reached an agreement with Sun Jin’s alchemist. Both portions of Yusuizhi must be given to him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was deeply disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the man still didn’t trust him—but that was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still… I do have one more portion of Yusuizhi, though its spiritual essence is severely damaged, its potency greatly diminished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know if it would suit you—but if you need it, I’m willing to sell it to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had already prepared to leave in disappointment, when suddenly fate turned again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lit up immediately:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuanxiong nodded, then took a long, narrow jade box from his storage pouch and opened its lid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A translucent, emerald-like spirit mushroom appeared before Qin Ming and Gu Qingzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for your votes and subscriptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8ad5a2be8dfd95bfd55aa519fe49eddb51badf4f97fd542c15d2b47f40f52505","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-138","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-136",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]