[{"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-158":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},2332031,4560,"Chapter 158: Exchange","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-158",158,"\u003Cp>\"Eight thousand five hundred spirit stones,\" Qin Ming bid first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was determined to obtain this item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After round after round of bidding,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the price of this vial of Suanni  beast blood reached ten thousand spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price kept climbing higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, only Bai Yulin and several Foundation Establishment cultivators remained in fierce competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man bids ten thousand spirit stones! Plus a top-grade magic treasure worth three thousand spirit stones,\" Fang Yezi's voice drifted out calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the remaining cultivators abandoned their bids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming pondered for a moment, then announced his final bid: \"Fifteen thousand spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Yezi’s beard twitched, but he made no further bid, as if this were his upper limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming won the vial of second-rank inferior Bi Xue Suanni  blood for fifteen thousand spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>numerous rare treasures were auctioned off in succession, including Qin Ming’s own Shen Shen tea and Purple Gold Bamboo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until finally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>among the closing auction items, even the Foundation Establishment essence—\"Heavenly Fire Spirit Liquid\"—appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was won by Ten Thousand Swords Manor for thirty-five thousand spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the auction neared its end, the highly anticipated Foundation Establishment Pill was finally brought forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mid-tier auctioneer raised his voice, stirring the entire hall’s excitement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next is the final and most anticipated item of this auction—the Foundation Establishment Pill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crafted by our honored guest, Master Qin Dadan of Wangyue Island, its quality is superior, even slightly better than ordinary Foundation Establishment Pills!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he uncorked the vial, releasing a fragrant, soul-soothing aroma that stirred the hearts of all present cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the scattered cultivators and family disciples who had saved and prepared to bid for this pill stirred with anticipation, barely able to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One Foundation Establishment Pill, starting bid: twenty thousand spirit stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minimum increment: one thousand spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! The moment the auctioneer finished speaking, fierce bidding erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty-five thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty-eight thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thirty thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Foundation Establishment Pill is claimed by the Qian family of Xiao Kui Island! Thirty-five thousand spirit stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You say it’s yours? Forty thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the hall instantly reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many scattered cultivators gazed helplessly at the soaring price of the pill, sighing in despair: \"Too outrageous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long has it been? It’s already at fifty thousand spirit stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t afford it, can’t afford it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the Foundation Establishment families and several powerful Qi Refining families continued bidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixty-eight thousand spirit stones!\" The Foundation Establishment cultivator from Xiao Kui Island spat out the price through gritted teeth—he never expected it to rise so high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what shattered him was yet to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seventy-two thousand spirit stones,\" a firm voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had noticed the bidder earlier—a little-known Qi Refining family—yet none expected them to possess such depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seventy-five thousand!\" Mu Yuanshan joined in, his expression grim, clearly exceeding his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head and glared fiercely at the Qi Refining family cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Qi Refining family cultivator remained unmoved, calmly continuing: \"Eighty thousand spirit stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just raised the bid by five thousand at once, causing gasps of astonishment from all present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did this Qi Refining family come from? So rich?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems to be the Zhang family from Lingnan—they specialize in talisman crafting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the bid, Mu Yuanshan deflated like a punctured balloon and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just scanned the Qi Refining family cultivator—this man was already at Qi Refining peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He likely intended to break through immediately within Canghai Xiancheng after securing the pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuanshan had no way to counter him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his private booth, Qin Ming stared in stunned disbelief—he never imagined his own Foundation Establishment Pills would be so sought-after, fetching such a high price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, thinking of the tens of thousands of spirit stones about to enter his coffers, he felt delightfully satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, congratulations, Brother Qin. This Foundation Establishment Pill’s price ranks among the top ten in auction history,\" Gu Qingzhao smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded. \"Still thanks to your promotion, hehe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qi Refining family cultivator settled the spirit stones at the back, received the Foundation Establishment Pill, and hurriedly left the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was surely off to rent a cave dwelling for his breakthrough—no sense risking delays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he successfully broke through to Foundation Establishment, the enormous cost of the pill would be well worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a Foundation Establishment cultivator born in a Qi Refining family, the entire clan would rise to the status of a Foundation Establishment family—everything would change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming also followed Gu Qingzhao to settle his due spirit stones and the beast blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After deducting Jingxue Pavilion’s ten percent commission and the cost of the beast blood he had purchased,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had netted over seventy thousand spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Qin Ming deeply reflective—he finally understood firsthand why Gao Jie alchemists were so prized. After the matter concluded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao and Liao the Shopkeeper had free time and gathered with Qin Ming for a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are your plans next, Brother Qin?\" Gu Qingzhao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming told her about Xue Zhili inviting him to a private exchange meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xue Zhili is a decent man—a veteran Foundation Establishment cultivator of Canghai Xiancheng. His gathering should be safe,\" Gu Qingzhao thought for a moment, then replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qin Ming felt reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming arrived at the entrance of a villa in the inner city, following Xue Zhili’s directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Liuyun Villa, located in the inner city, boasted a second-rank superior spiritual vein and covered a vast area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within it stood pavilions, terraces, towers, rockeries, and ponds—all arranged with elegant garden charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Qin Ming had the gate guards announce him, Xue Zhili stepped out with a beaming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Brother Qin has arrived—do come in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other cultivators have mostly arrived already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming followed Xue Zhili through the sprawling villa, winding past corridors until entering a grand hall, exquisitely and anciently decorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered, he saw seven or eight Foundation Establishment cultivators already seated inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of them were familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yulin, Mu Yuanshan, Qian Haodong of Xiao Kui Island, the green-robed elder—all were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Qin has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Qin, welcome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Qin, long time to hear of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators inside rose and greeted Qin Ming warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled broadly and returned each greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and took a vacant seat, conveniently beside the green-robed elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through conversation, Qin Ming learned the green-robed elder’s name was Gu Huai, a Foundation Establishment beginner and a scattered cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a cup of tea passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several more Foundation Establishment cultivators entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Qin Ming’s surprise, even Sun Dadan and Fang Yezi the alchemy master arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When all had arrived, over ten Foundation Establishment cultivators filled the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were either highly influential figures in Canghai Xiancheng or powerful Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Zhili rose and bowed to all present. \"Thank you, fellow cultivators, for honoring old man with your presence at this exchange meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t waste your time with long words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I organized this gathering, I’ll begin first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Zhili withdrew from his storage pouch a fist-sized crimson stone, radiating a sharp, metallic aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Yezi, the alchemy master, his eyes gleaming, clearly recognized the item: \"It’s Chi Jing Jinmu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe! That's right! This is the very item. Old man wishes to exchange it for spirit herbs over two hundred years old—no spirit stones accepted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Zhili finished speaking and waited silently for offers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had full confidence in the Crimson Essence Gold Mother and feared no one would refuse to trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Essence Gold Mother is a top-grade grade-two alchemical material; it is said that even a small amount added during forging greatly increases the number of magical seals a spirit material can withstand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Yezi, as a master forger, naturally recognized its value. After a brief hesitation, he produced a delicate jade box, opened it, and said to Xue Zhili: \"Old man has here a one-hundred-fifty-year-old Dragon Pattern Grass. Would you consider trading? Any shortfall may be made up with spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Zhili released his spiritual sense to examine the Dragon Pattern Grass, pondering for half a cup of tea’s time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he shook his head and sighed: \"This Dragon Pattern Grass does stir my interest, but the maturity is still insufficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Yezi looked slightly disappointed upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a middle-aged cultivator in Confucian robes rose and produced a jade casket, revealing a spirit herb emitting a faint bluish mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have here a two-hundred-year-old Azure Spirit Grass. Might it serve as exchange?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, several other cultivators produced rare spirit materials, hoping to trade for the Crimson Essence Gold Mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Xue Zhili chose the Azure Spirit Grass from among the many offerings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Sun Jin, the alchemist, stepped forward and offered a vial of Bi Ning Pills, which aid Foundation Establishment cultivation. He exchanged them with a cultivator for two high-grade grade-two superior spirit herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several others then traded items in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming also stood up, took out two egg-sized red fruits from his storage bag, and said: \"Two grade-two supreme Shenyuan Fruits, plus fifty jin of spiritual energy Rice, in exchange for high-grade beast blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment these two supreme Shenyuan Fruits were revealed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the breath of all present cultivators caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary Shenyuan Fruits were not rare, but supreme-grade ones were different—their potency was several times greater than ordinary fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Jin saw Qin Ming’s supreme Shenyuan Fruits and his face lit up with delight. He smiled and asked: \"Qin Daoist, might I exchange for them with spirit stones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded. \"I accept spirit stones, but I will prioritize beast blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the sight of these fruits, Fang Yezi and several other cultivators immediately produced several kinds of grade-two early-stage beast blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming couldn’t help but marvel: one truly must enter such elite circles. High-grade beast blood, rarely seen outside, was now appearing here in multiple samples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also have a grade-two mid-stage beast blood—White-Armed Azure Ape blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Qin Daoist, your two supreme Shenyuan Fruits and spiritual energy Rice seem insufficient in quantity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a voice slowly rose from within the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1720,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","04f2bdb4557e7ce1f977879b61316af25d15878f139b3ca4bafaf1c453fce011","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-159","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-157",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]