[{"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-143":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},2332016,4560,"Chapter 143: Spirit Rice Flower Fish, Qi Refining Great Perfection, Earth-Rank Xuan Shui Crocodile","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>Winter passed, spring arrived, the seasons turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spring sunlight spilled down, filling Wangyue Island with greenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was casting the Spirit Rain Technique to fertilize the spirit crops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second-rank middle-grade spirit plants he had planted last year could now be harvested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Qixi Rice 【Entry】: Magic Power Crystals ×5 (Maturity 91%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Qixi Rice 【Entry】: Leaf of Time and Space ×5 (Maturity 92%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Qixi Rice 【Entry】: Beast Taming Technique (Maturity 91%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Concentration Tea 【Entry】: Soul Power Crystals ×5 (Maturity 92%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Concentration Tea 【Entry】: Leaf of Time and Space ×5 (Maturity 91%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Purple Gold Bamboo 【Entry】: Blood Qi Crystals ×5 (Maturity 89%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Purple Gold Bamboo 【Entry】: Leaf of Time and Space ×5 (Maturity 90%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finished irrigating all the spirit plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming walked toward the Qixi Rice paddy, gazing at the Spirit Rice Flower Fish swimming joyfully within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These spirit fish had absorbed the spiritual energy of the Qixi Rice and been influenced by the Longevity Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their appearance had changed drastically; even the smallest were now four or five catties, adorned with several strange tiger-like stripes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirit fish were extraordinarily agile, hunting the fallen rice blossoms in the paddy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming licked his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually scooped up a larger Spirit Rice Flower Fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to break his fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set up a simple stove outside, released the Spirit-Devouring Poison Flame, and began heating water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, cooking with a second-rank heavenly-spirit fire was this extravagant! The Spirit-Devouring Poison Flame took the form of a blue firebird, gently heating the pot under Qin Ming’s control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After cleaning the Spirit Rice Flower Fish, he placed it in the pot with a few seasonings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He boiled a pot of clear fish soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rich aroma filled the air; the fish soup emitted an astonishing spiritual aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This—this—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was stunned—he hadn’t expected such a phenomenon from a simple pot of soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once heard in the Tianhe Bazaar that the legendary Qinglong Spirit Fish’s “Little Qinglong Soup” and “Great Qinglong Soup” possessed miraculous properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the Spirit Qixi Rice Flower Fish he had cultivated?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also had this effect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming eagerly ladled out a large bowl of the spirit fish soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the heat, he took a big sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! A massive surge of spiritual energy shot straight into his skull!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the exquisite flavor of the fish, which made one reluctant to stop,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s magic power began to surge upward rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected—this spirit fish soup, like the legendary Qinglong Soup, can increase magic power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the soup, Qin Ming immediately activated the Ancient Tree Longevity Technique to refine the spiritual energy within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than an hour passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura of Qin Ming’s magic power grew stronger and stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, it reached a critical threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—vast ripples surged around him; the Longevity Vine responded in kind, emitting waves of joyful excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to resonate with Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within his dantian ocean, the emerald misty sea expanded by another fold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly opened his eyes, filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qi Refining realm, Great Perfection—achieved!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming hadn’t expected to reach this milestone in such a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the former body’s original owner had never dared to dream of, he had accomplished today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two beams of brilliant light shot from Qin Ming’s eyes, then gradually receded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura of his Qi Refining Great Perfection also slowly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming himself resembled an ancient tree—weathered and still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient Tree Longevity Technique also possessed the ability to conceal magic power aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breaking through, he solidified his cultivation further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming returned to the edge of the spirit water paddy, gazing at the lively Spirit Rice Flower Fish within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After personally testing it, he could confirm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Spirit Qixi Rice Flower Fish, like the Qinglong Spirit Fish King, enhanced a cultivator’s magic power and cultivation base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Foundation Establishment cultivators could benefit from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their miraculous nourishing effects were no less than those of the “Great Qinglong Soup.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He estimated that selling just one would fetch a substantial amount of spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he still intended to keep these cultivation-enhancing fish for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the future, he could raise more of them…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Qin Ming’s fortune had finally turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming prepared as usual to transmit plant essence to the beast egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he noticed a tapping sound coming from the shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the life within was about to hatch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire egg wobbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tiny creature inside repeatedly struck the shell, yet the casing was too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several attempts, it still could not break free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming waited anxiously, sweating for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not help the creature break the shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This step had to be taken by itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impacts inside the egg grew increasingly frequent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An entire hour passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! A clear fissure appeared on the egg’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a second, then a third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the entire egg split open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small crocodile, over a foot long, leapt out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little creature looked around, surveying its surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to recognize the familiar aura emanating from Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It chirped loudly, sprinting toward him and nuzzling his pant leg, as if begging for food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know what to feed it, so he casually pulled out some spirit beast meat and tossed it to the creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming then crouched down, watching the little crocodile devour the meat like a whirlwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though small, the crocodile already bore the bearing of a monarch—its elongated snout lined with sharp fangs, its back covered in black-gold scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a book detailing demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he found the corresponding entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth-rank bloodline demonic beast: Xuan Shui Crocodile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young Xuan Shui Crocodile was born with the cultivation base of a first-rank low-grade demonic beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon maturity, it would possess the potential to ascend to a third-rank demonic beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming gazed at the small crocodile on the ground, a smile of delight spreading across his face—he never imagined this cute, clumsy little thing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would grow so terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days that followed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming added another task: feeding the little crocodile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he kept it confined within his cave dwelling, fearing it might damage the spirit fields if let loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it grew larger,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming planned to release it into the lake near Wanghu Island to guard his home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was still far off—he’d have to wait until it matured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming learned from books that some high-rank bloodline beasts, given suitable conditions for development, could grow at an astonishing rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was how it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Wangyue Island, Qin Ming raised fish, grew grass, nurtured beasts, tilled fields, and cultivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed, one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another year had gone by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, he was nearly cut off from the world, yet content and fulfilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how chaotic the outside world became, it could not disturb the serenity of this northernmost land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had been hiding here to develop—and now, his turning point had finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the second-rank spirit fields beneath the main peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the second-rank mid-grade spirit plants Qin Ming had originally planted had fully matured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He harvested all the entries; a large wave of entry leaves quietly appeared in his spiritual sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also meant he was about to ascend to the rank of second-rank mid-grade spirit planter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he could now enter the Plant Illusion Realm for trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he obtained the Ten Thousand Trees Mother Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could fully cultivate the Ultimate Wood Body, refine a Foundation Establishment Elixir, and break through to Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming traveled to the Tianhe Marketplace’s Spirit Planter Guild, bringing along the official responsible for registration and assessment, and returned to Wangyue Island to record the relevant information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the silver-haired recording official stepped onto Wangyue Island,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he saw the three mu of second-rank mid-grade Bingjingyu Spirit Rice, his eyes widened in shock, his voice trembling as he stammered: “S-Spirit Rice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1369,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3fe90912787792666399e8a95617e57f0fbe67bfb0251ddc402aedb0588593ee","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-144","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-142",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]