[{"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-152":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},2332025,4560,"Chapter 152: Mo Lingwei","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-152",152,"\u003Cp>Half a month later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s Wangyue Island had once again returned to its usual tranquility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in the cultivation circles of the spiritual energy Archipelago and Canghai Xiancheng, Qin Ming’s inspiring tale—rising from a lowly spirit farmer with a false spiritual root to achieve Foundation Establishment—remained wildly popular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the staple topic of conversation over tea and meals among cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, achieving mastery in two of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation was rare even across the entire Wei Kingdom’s cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mastering just one of the Hundred Arts was enough to occupy a cultivator’s entire life; how much more so two?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one of them was the most difficult of all: alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, a certain rumor had quietly begun to spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namely, many speculated that Qin Ming’s alchemical skill had already reached the level capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he achieved Foundation Establishment, he had spent considerable time in Canghai Xiancheng gathering the spirit materials needed to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fact had been witnessed by many cultivators within the Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this speculation surfaced, Qin Ming’s reputation soared again, even temporarily surpassing Sun Dadan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Qin Ming’s demeanor remained excessively humble—he lived in seclusion, rarely leaving Wangyue Island, and refused all overtures from any faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he grew even more mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how popular a topic, it inevitably fades with time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demand for spiritual energy Rice from the major factions remained undiminished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since they learned they could purchase small quantities of spiritual energy Rice through Jingxue Pavilion, few came to bother Qin Ming anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Wu Jiang became Qin Ming’s reception gatekeeper, several Lingdao family clans had begun courting the Wu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Wu Jiang himself, his family’s Baiyan Island had recently been flooded with guests, truly benefiting from Qin Ming’s prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang made no secret of it—he told Qin Ming everything, in full detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming and Wu Jiang sat outside the lakeside wooden cottage, eating the delicious meal delivered by Mu Ruyin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted as they ate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, I have another piece of news to share with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That day you severely injured Yu Wanheng on Fengqi Island; I heard the old bastard lost more than half his life—his dantian and qi sea were shattered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation regressed back to Qi Refining; he’ll never achieve Foundation Establishment again in this life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Previously, the Yu family offended many neighboring Lingdao clans; they’re in for a rough time ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming listened without a flicker of emotion, though the Yu family’s dramatic rise and fall was inextricably tied to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should the Yu family ever disturb his farming in the future, he’d feed them all to the Changsheng Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, I see you’ve nearly finished planting Jin Ling Rice—what are your plans next?” Qin Ming asked, picking up a bite of food and putting it in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang perked up instantly, sensing opportunity again, and hurriedly said: “I’m at your command, Qin Daoist—look at this—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled faintly, set down his chopsticks, and pulled a small bag of Shouya Rice spirit seeds from his storage pouch, placing it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Gao Jie Spirit Rain Technique can now be used occasionally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not try planting Shouya Rice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are still many idle spirit veins on the island—you can bring your clan members over to continue planting Jin Ling Rice on them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang’s expression turned ecstatic: “Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded. “Of course—but these Shouya Rice spirit seeds aren’t free. You’ll pay market price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The same goes for the spirit veins outside the island—I can lease them to you, uh… charging you thirty percent of your rice harvest as tax.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang and Mu Ruyin exchanged glances, then broke into broad smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirit vein conditions on Wangyue Island were incomparably superior to their own Baiyan Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang felt profound emotion—he had served loyally, tirelessly, and now, finally, he received recognition and reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he had truly secured this lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three were still eating when.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green aura streaked across the distant sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming looked up to see a breathtakingly beautiful figure gliding gracefully before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Elder, you have such refined tastes—enjoying the lake and mountains while dining here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you’ve successfully achieved Foundation Establishment, stirring the entire spiritual energy cultivation world. On behalf of the Mo family of Qingxiadao, I’ve come to pay my respects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei, like a fairy stepped from a painting, wore a pale green robe and skirt, her demeanor gentle and serene, her smile radiant as dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo Daoist, no need for formality—just call me Qin Daoist.” Qin Ming rose to greet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, do sit on the island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei’s eyes fixed on Qin Ming, sensing a new tranquility in him—calm as water, like an ancient evergreen tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she last saw him years ago, his appearance had not changed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation realm was now utterly inscrutable, immeasurably deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never imagined the young cultivator she had once rejected as a co-renter of a spirit island had become someone she now had to look up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming informed Wu Jiang and his wife, then led the Qingxia Immortal Mo Lingwei into the Reception Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei followed him up the main peak, deeply captivated by every blade of grass and tree—the Gao Jie Zhongpin Jushen tea plants blanketed the hillsides, and lush purple-gold bamboo forests stretched across every slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were all spirit plants rarely seen outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the balcony beside the Reception Pavilion’s window, one could gaze far across Wangyue Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming brewed a pot of Jushen Spirit Tea for Mo Lingwei. She took a small sip, her eyes widening in surprise, and praised it endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she took out a gift box and presented it to Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted idly for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei seemed to have something to say, yet her expression grew hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming did not rush her—he quietly brewed more tea and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei’s delicate hand clenched her robe slightly, her red lips pressed tight, then she asked Qin Ming: “I’d like to ask you something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, speak,” Qin Ming said, refilling her cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei hesitated, then asked bluntly: “There are rumors abroad that you can refine Foundation Establishment Pills—is this true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paused, startled she’d asked this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he did not conceal it—he nodded. “Yes, I can refine them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, in his storage pouch lay three ordinary Foundation Establishment Pills, and one premium one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a strategic resource, touching upon the interests of major sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming dared not refine many—if the major sects learned of it, he’d become a target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, he’d be in deep trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Foundation Establishment Pills were precisely the tool major sects used to control low-level cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, as long as it wasn’t excessive, occasionally letting one or two slip out, the sects would turn a blind eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… do you have any extra Foundation Establishment Pills?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s brow twitched slightly—her question had crossed into his privacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei noticed his expression darken and quickly added: “I mean—if you have any spare Foundation Establishment Pills, I would pay any price to acquire them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, her gaze was resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any price? Qin Ming thought. The Mo family could barely afford their island rent—what could she possibly offer in exchange?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could understand her desperation—she was the most gifted young leader of the Mo family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed to lead her entire clan through this cruel cultivation world; her Qi Refining peak cultivation alone wouldn’t carry them far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo Daoist, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I spent immense effort gathering materials to refine just one Foundation Establishment Pill—I used it myself when I broke through.” Qin Ming sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally wouldn’t reveal the full truth to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei seemed to have anticipated his answer—calmly, she withdrew a black, withered branch from her storage pouch, its surface rotten and crumbling, placing it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming scanned it with his spiritual sense and immediately sensed its hidden depth—it was no ordinary object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Mo Lingwei took out an ancient, plain jade slip and placed it gently before Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, don’t refuse me yet—I wish to trade these two items for one Foundation Establishment Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming did not answer immediately—he wanted to know what value these items held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei pointed to the thick, black, rotting wood. “This is Xuan Yin Black Wood, formed from the decay of a Gao Jie Shangpin spirit plant—quite rare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what’s truly precious isn’t the wood itself—it’s the spirit seed sealed within.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the spirit seed of the Gao Jie Jipin spirit plant: Mist Illusion Mushroom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though cultivators cannot consume it, Mist Illusion Mushroom is an exceptional material for cultivating and crafting illusion techniques and illusion magic treasures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can also be used to feed demonic beasts with related abilities or to refine special elixirs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, as the Mist Illusion Mushroom grows, it continuously releases a hallucinogenic mist—legend says that if accumulated over time, it can form a hallucinatory realm rivaling a San Jie illusion array, self-contained and independent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Ming heard this, he was greatly startled and couldn’t help but covet the item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s a spiritual artifact, not a magical tool! Spiritual plants capable of crafting illusionary artifacts are rare even in the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for a third-rank array, you simply cannot buy it no matter how much money you have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one could grow such a third-rank illusion within the vicinity of Wangyue Island, wouldn’t even Jin Dan elders be powerless against me? “Then what is this item?” Qin Ming asked, pointing to the ancient-looking jade slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lingwei replied, explaining, “This jade slip contains the inheritance of a third-rank spiritual botanist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These two items were brought back by my father before his death, at great peril, from a secret realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Mo Lingwei’s expression grew somber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming, upon hearing this, suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself: the Mo family’s ancestors could never have produced a third-rank spiritual botanist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been reduced to clinging to life in a corner of the spiritual energy Archipelago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to Mo Lingwei, Qin Ming fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, the weight and value of these two items were indeed considerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was considering whether to offer her a Foundation Establishment elixir in exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had some reservations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Qin Ming’s hesitation, Mo Lingwei assumed he was unwilling to agree. She bit her silver teeth and said, “If Brother Qin feels these two items aren’t enough...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can add one more condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For the next ten years, the Mo family will be subordinate to Wangyue Island. Brother Qin may command us at will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Including...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Including myself—if Brother Qin makes any request, I will not refuse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Mo Lingwei spoke the last words, her voice grew faint as a mosquito’s buzz, and she lowered her head, blushing deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was stunned upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1864,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d91b06698f1b49d5c16993111ab010c7a24971dfcf0dcf90d8cf6ef7e80feaed","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-153","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-151",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]