[{"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-156":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},2332029,4560,"Chapter 156: Fellow Daoists","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-156",156,"\u003Cp>After Qin Ming received this news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spirit instantly sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mirror Snow Pavilion’s auction was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Wu Jiang instructions, then set out for Canghai Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, he no longer needed flight artifacts for travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But using a Spirit Light Flying Shuttle still saved more magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming flew through the air, watching the view beneath the Wangyue Lake rapidly recede.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed was several times faster than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming arrived at Canghai Xiancheng, where the crowds at the gate were several times denser than usual—most likely drawn by the auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low-level cultivators nearby, seeing a Foundation Establishment cultivator flying overhead, bowed and stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming entered the inner city, followed the main road to the Mirror Snow Pavilion, and met Gu Qingzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From her, he learned that besides Foundation Establishment Pills, many other valuable items would be auctioned off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of the Foundation Establishment Pill had not only attracted numerous hermits and Qi Refining families, but even most third-rate Foundation Establishment families had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, each new Foundation Establishment cultivator represented a qualitative boost to a family’s overall strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These third-rate Foundation Establishment families lacked the ability to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, so they would never miss such an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days remained until the auction officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside and outside Canghai Xiancheng, the city buzzed with noise; even inns and guesthouses in the outer city were fully booked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xiancheng had set up numerous temporary lodging spots outside the city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Mirror Snow Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao and Liao the Shopkeeper had been swamped these past two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming sat alone by the window, ordered a few small dishes, drank wine, and gazed outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, have you heard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Foundation Establishment Pill being auctioned by the Mirror Snow Pavilion was likely refined by the Lord of Wangyue Island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course—Senior Qin is an honorary guest of the Mirror Snow Pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s undeniable: we’ve long heard that Senior Qin excels not only in spirit plant cultivation but also in alchemy, unmatched by anyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re exaggerating—are you saying he’s better than Senior Sun the Alchemist? He’s a Second-Rank Upper-Grade Alchemy Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Qin can refine Foundation Establishment Pills, but how long has he been a Second-Rank Alchemist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely because of that—he’s only forty. He’ll surely reach Second-Rank Upper-Grade Alchemist eventually.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a pity we haven’t seen his true face. We should get to meet him at this auction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got a point there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eat your food, eat your food!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming listened to the chatter at the nearby table and shook his head with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two elderly men—one fat, one thin—ascended the third-floor stairs, radiating Foundation Establishment-level magical energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, all cultivators dining on the third floor turned to look, yet dared not stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two headed straight for Qin Ming’s table; as they drew near, the slender elder smiled and greeted him: “Hehe, Senior Qin! I’ve long admired your name!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Might I trouble you for a brief word?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming turned and sized them up, then rose and returned their bow. “May I ask who you two are?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Xue Zhili; this gentleman is Miao Renke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Xue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Miao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming scanned them: Xue Zhili was at Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage; Miao Renke was at Foundation Establishment Early-Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t a place to discuss matters,” Xue Zhili smiled. “Would Senior Qin care to move upstairs for a private talk?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming didn’t know why they sought him out, but he nodded and followed them to a private room on the fifth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the three ascended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way—the man sitting beside us just now was Senior Qin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we just spoke right in front of him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Zhili cast a soundproofing barrier, then spoke bluntly: “Senior Qin, I’ve organized a gathering among Foundation Establishment cultivators to exchange items, to be held after the auction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s rare for so many Foundation Establishment cultivators to gather at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those invited aren’t ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators—they’re the elite among us. Senior Qin, renowned throughout the spiritual energy cultivation world, is certainly qualified. I sincerely invite you to join. Are you interested?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Zhili smiled expectantly, awaiting Qin Ming’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paused briefly, then asked: “Where will this exchange gathering be held?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, no need to worry, Senior Qin—it will be at my Liuyun Villa, right here in the inner city,” Xue Zhili replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Ming immediately agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a gathering might contain something he needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If so, I cannot refuse Senior Xue’s kind invitation—I will certainly attend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Zhili smiled. “Then I look forward to your arrival, Senior Qin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three exchanged pleasantries and got to know each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their conversation, Qin Ming learned that Xue Zhili was quite well-known in Canghai Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miao Renke was also a hermit cultivator of Foundation Establishment, specializing in the obscure art of mechanical puppets among the Hundred Arts—he was a Second-Rank Mid-Grade Puppet Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his own cultivation was only Foundation Establishment Early-Stage, his puppet techniques could match a Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the exchange ended,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Zhili and the other man took their leave and departed from Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction, long anticipated for three months, proceeded as scheduled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mirror Snow Pavilion’s treasure auction hall in Canghai Xiancheng was grand, capable of accommodating over a thousand cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the entry threshold for this auction was high—ordinary hermits could not even gain admission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Qin Ming entered the venue,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao arranged for him a private room with an excellent view, then said: “Senior Qin, this auction may well contain items you need.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming, surprised even she said so, nodded immediately: “That would be ideal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now wealthy enough to afford nearly anything he desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various factions, families, and hermits began entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming watched the entrance; in just a short while, he had spotted five or six Foundation Establishment cultivators enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently sighed: the Foundation Establishment Pill was already exceedingly rare—now with these families competing, hermits stood little chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet many Qi Refining families were prepared to spend their entire fortunes for even a slim chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Mu family of Mount Qilian, the Gu family of Ten Thousand Swords Manor, the Qian family of Xiao Kui Island—all these established Foundation Establishment families have come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Wildfire Ancestor, Illusion Spirit Immortal—why are they here too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is hopeless! So many are vying for this one Foundation Establishment Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re leaving no room for hermits at all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming also learned from Gu Qingzhao why so many had come to compete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another crucial reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction was being held within Canghai Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if a hermit won the Foundation Establishment Pill, he need not fear being ambushed and killed on the way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because dueling was forbidden within Canghai Xiancheng—security was guaranteed. After obtaining the Pill, one could simply rent a meditation cave beneath Canghai Main Peak and break through immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a stick of incense burned,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall was packed—everyone with entry credentials had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged auctioneer stepped forward, delivered an impassioned opening speech,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the first auction item was brought up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the first item of today’s auction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“spiritual energy Rice from spiritual energy, reappearing in the cultivation world after a hundred years! Fifty catties in total!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Refined by the Lord of Wangyue Island, Senior Qin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auctioneer slowly lifted the red cloth, revealing the snow-white, jade-like spiritual energy Rice within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1274,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","14aabca12a877bc0c8394d69908377e1b63214d2e60cc1da8056944bfec8425b","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-157","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-155",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]