[{"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-146":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},2332019,4560,"Chapter 146: Cultivating Foundation Establishment Pills","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-146",146,"\u003Cp>Qin Ming returned to his cave dwelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first took out the notes on cultivating Foundation Establishment pills that Su Yuqing had sent him, carefully studying them over and over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the method of cultivating Foundation Establishment pills, he had long since memorized it thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming couldn’t help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing truly deserved his reputation as a prodigy in alchemy—his notes meticulously marked every critical point and each step requiring caution in cultivating Foundation Establishment pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already paved the way for Qin Ming with his own experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Su Yuqing’s experience and notes, Qin Ming’s chances of successfully cultivating Foundation Establishment pills had increased significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this pill was the very elixir that low-level cultivators spent their entire lives striving to obtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the difficulty of cultivation wasn’t extremely high, the challenge lay in acquiring the spiritual materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among ordinary second-rank alchemists, few could successfully cultivate Foundation Establishment pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even someone as formidable as Second-Rank Superior alchemist Sun Dadan occasionally failed when cultivating Foundation Establishment pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could guarantee a hundred percent success rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six sets of spiritual materials Qin Ming held could support him in cultivating over a dozen batches of pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because cultivating one batch of Foundation Establishment pills doesn’t require an entire herb—only a portion, according to the formula’s proportions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once a herb is cut open, its medicinal properties begin to leak, so they’re always sold whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took out all the prepared spiritual materials and arranged them beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the three main ingredients and numerous auxiliary materials, there were a total of thirty-six jade boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before beginning alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t rush to attempt cultivating Foundation Establishment pills immediately; instead, he first practiced his touch by cultivating a batch of Youth-Preserving Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the small techniques Su Yuqing had told Qin Ming about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before officially beginning to cultivate Foundation Establishment pills, one could first cultivate a similarly difficult pill—first, to quickly enter the proper state and find the rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, it served to warm the furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, a batch of Youth-Preserving Pills was successfully completed, yielding three pills of excellent quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now in the zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming calmed his mind, quieted his spirit, and expelled all distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Begin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began cultivating Foundation Establishment pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming raised his hand, and all the jade boxes opened automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took out a piece of Jade Marrow Fungus and carefully peeled off a portion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the proportions listed in the Foundation Establishment pill formula, he extracted the medicinal paste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s powerful spiritual sense spread out, and clusters of medicinal paste floated in the air around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in quantity or extraction precision, he handled everything perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process of extracting the medicinal paste flowed like water, smooth beyond expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Qin Ming used his spiritual sense to mix the medicinal liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a stick of incense burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pale blue medicinal liquid appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming began controlling the Soul-Devouring Toxic Flame to evenly heat the alchemy furnace, then poured the prepared medicinal liquid into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, his spiritual sense sank into the furnace, observing the changes within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression grew more serious than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the most critical step—success or failure hinged entirely on whether the blending of the medicinal liquids proceeded smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qin Ming was about to activate the Fusion Technique to forcibly separate and recombine the medicinal liquid into pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple furnace began trembling violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s expression tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bad—this was the sign of an impending explosion! He immediately intensified his spiritual sense, forcing the medicinal liquid inside to stabilize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled sound came from within the alchemy furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a choking cloud of gray smoke billowed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the first attempt had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s expression remained calm, serene as still water—this was exactly what he had anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully recalled the entire process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He removed the black-gray medicinal residue from the furnace and spread it out for inspection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The near-explosion had occurred because several herbs with conflicting medicinal properties had violently clashed during the blending phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming cleared away the residue and cleaned the furnace thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then began his second attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another muffled failure sound came from within the alchemy furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he had nearly brought the medicinal liquid to fusion—but still fell short at the final moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Royal jelly has the ability to neutralize medicinal properties; adding a small amount during alchemy can increase the success rate by one to two tenths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That effect was remarkable—if it worked for ordinary pills, it should work for Foundation Establishment pills too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he try it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He acted on impulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming reopened the furnace and began alchemy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed unnoticed, another two hours gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was deep into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Qin Ming’s cave dwelling, a faint blue glow still burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third attempt at alchemy had reached the stage of blending the medicinal liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming sent a thread of spiritual sense to guide a few drops of royal jelly into the prepared Foundation Establishment liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously turbulent medicinal liquid calmed down, becoming soft and stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It actually works!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s heart leapt with joy, yet he dared not relax for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicinal liquid inside the furnace fused successfully and began slowly solidifying into pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the pill formation was about to fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming activated the Fusion Technique from the Yin-Yang Separation and Union Spirit Control Scripture, forcing the pills to form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant blue medicinal liquid appeared inside the furnace, radiating a mesmerizing glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh—Qin Ming immediately urged the Soul-Devouring Toxic Flame to increase its heat; the temperature inside the cave dwelling surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Qin Ming’s continuous control, the blue medicinal liquid slowly solidified into pills. Half a cup of tea later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s gaze burned with intensity; he formed a hand seal and pointed at the purple furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—the furnace lid flew open, a rainbow-hued aura burst forth, radiating a dazzling light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of heat swept through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fragrant, exotic pill aroma washed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single brilliant blue pill floated quietly in the center of the furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foundation Establishment pill—successfully cultivated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s eyes brightened, his face lit up with overwhelming joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and drew the pill into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming picked up the pill and examined it closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the lingering warmth of the Foundation Establishment pill in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still couldn’t believe he had actually cultivated it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pill—any single one of which could spark bloody chaos if it left his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took the ordinary-quality Foundation Establishment pill and placed it inside a delicate porcelain vial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he calmed his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a pill to restore his magic power, swallowed it, and meditated for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his body and spirit to peak condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prepared to reopen the furnace and cultivate again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only attempted it three times—and already succeeded in one batch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His confidence surged instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was thanks to Su Yuqing’s insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s goal was naturally not ordinary-quality Foundation Establishment elixirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But premium, even Jipin  Foundation Establishment elixirs! With his first successful experience, Qin Ming’s refining became smoother and more effortless, like a well-worn path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth and fifth batches still fell short—both failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the first successful Foundation Establishment elixir had a touch of luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by the sixth and seventh batches,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming successfully refined two ordinary-quality Foundation Establishment elixirs in a row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his experience and touch improved,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>by the ninth batch,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>above the purple furnace, an extraordinary phenomenon erupted—seven-colored auroras enveloped it, swirling and lingering without dispersing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming formed the sealing hand signs and opened the furnace; five-colored elixir auroras shot skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep-blue Foundation Establishment elixir landed in his palm, radiating a halo of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five Dao patterns now adorned the elixir’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Premium Foundation Establishment elixir!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled with satisfaction after several consecutive attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally refined a premium-level Foundation Establishment elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary Foundation Establishment elixir increases the chance of Foundation Establishment by thirty percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A premium one raises it to about thirty-five percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the legendary Jipin  Foundation Establishment elixir, it is exceedingly rare across the cultivation world, shattering the very limits of elixir crafting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It boosts the chance of Foundation Establishment by a full forty percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had refined one premium Foundation Establishment elixir after multiple furnace openings—meeting his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he still had some materials left—enough for roughly four more batches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to press on with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately resumed refining with intense focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such high-intensity refining tested his spiritual sense and magic power cultivation base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone else would have collapsed long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For since he began refining,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>time had quietly slipped by—three days had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue flame within the cave had never ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because Su Yuqing had told Qin Ming in his letter that the Foundation Establishment elixir he himself had taken was a Jipin  one, refined by his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pride in Su Yuqing’s words radiated through every line!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming naturally refused to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated failures and relentless attempts,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>an extraordinary phenomenon erupted within Qin Ming’s cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A larger expanse of seven-colored elixir auroras gathered once more above the furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense elixir fragrance flooded into Qin Ming’s nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spiritual sense slipped into the furnace—he saw a deep-blue elixir radiating astonishing light within his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Jipin  Foundation Establishment elixir bore eight Dao patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming opened the furnace and summoned the elixir, his eyes gleaming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of boldness rose within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ Jipin  Foundation Establishment elixir! Beyond my best! Hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this high-intensity refining session, Qin Ming exhausted all his spirit materials, yielding five elixirs total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three ordinary-level, one premium-level, and one Jipin  Foundation Establishment elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this news spread,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Lei Yuanzong, Lingyu Gate, the Seven Great Powers, and the Seventy-Two Islands Alliance would all come to attack his Wangyue Island. Before he had sufficient strength, he must remain discreet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this refining, Qin Ming’s elixir arts had advanced greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his continuous, sleepless refining had drained his magic power and spiritual sense significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed rest and adjustment to approach the breakthrough in peak condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming completed his adjustment—his spirit was bright, his energy invigorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrived before his life-spirit plant, the Evergreen Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing Qin Ming’s thoughts, the entire plant rustled joyfully, trembling with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming exhaled a long, deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty years of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After countless trials, he had finally reached this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you to Da Ai Xiao Niao for the 500-coin donation and monthly votes; thank you, great master, thank you, all fellow cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1851,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b33c9b7c621861d4c2558f9cf065047acbcde24930231079d5055a13378f2821","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-147","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-145",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]