[{"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-167":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},2332040,4560,"Chapter 167: Delivered to the Doorstep","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-167",167,"\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding streak of snowy white light filled the sky above Wangyue Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made it hard for people to open their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden lightning arcs and silver runes collided and wove together in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, the brilliant light faded, and the sky returned to calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lei Jie dispersed; first to come into view was the towering, majestic Evergreen Vine, as if transformed into the island’s guardian, silently gazing over the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of zhang long, black tendrils of the Evergreen Vine lashed wildly, blocking the final golden tribulation lightning—and remained utterly unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver six-winged Frost Bee, curled beneath the Evergreen Vine, also noticed this sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its mood, once fallen into stillness, instantly reignited with the exhilaration of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having weathered nine Lei Jie, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to replenish its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the six-winged Frost Bee grew to the size of a young ox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aura also solidified firmly at the early stage of the Second Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It let out an excited screech and flew toward Qin Ming, nuzzling him affectionately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming reached out and patted its head, deeply pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, with this new look, I can’t call you Six-Winged Frost Bee anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, you’re Silver-Winged Frost Bee.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder what abilities it’s gained after breaking through to Second Stage Great Demon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silver-Winged Frost Bee seemed to understand Qin Ming’s words; it screeched once, transmitting a stream of information directly into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He briefly filtered the data, then a smile of delight spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ascending to Second Stage Great Demon, the Silver-Winged Frost Bee gained not only its ultra-strong defensive capabilities and spell-resisting property.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its overall power surged a full tier—ordinary Foundation Establishment beasts were no longer its match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most notably, its flight speed reached an unimaginable level, rivaling that of a Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivator flying at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, a new tail stinger had formed—different from before—a Soul-Annihilating Poison Spike capable of bypassing all defenses to strike directly at an enemy’s spiritual core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utterly ruthless! The celestial phenomena of the tribulation had naturally been seen by the Blackwater Crocodile; it dashed back to the island, its haughty head sizing up the Silver-Winged Frost Bee, emitting low growls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if congratulating its breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming waved his hand to dismiss the Blackwater Crocodile, then leapt forward and landed on the Silver-Winged Frost Bee’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silver-Winged Frost Bee immediately understood Qin Ming’s intent and let out a joyful screech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its six silver wings flared—“whoosh!”—and it vanished from the spot, carrying Qin Ming away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a silver streak slashed across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming felt the lightning-fast speed of the Silver-Winged Frost Bee, his spirit soaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this Second Stage Great Demon as a flying mount, he’d never need the Spirit Light Flying Shuttle again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their speeds were worlds apart—one in the heavens, one on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with this beast as his steed, he wouldn’t even need to expend his own magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming rode the Silver-Winged Frost Bee in a high-speed circuit around Wangyue Lake; its energy remained abundant, showing no need to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After experiencing the Silver-Winged Frost Bee’s ultimate speed, Qin Ming guided it back to Wangyue Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then tossed it a Nieling Pill, instructing it to continue consolidating its realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, he had another powerful beast companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang also saw Qin Ming returning on the Silver-Winged Frost Bee; he gazed at the majestic flying mount, radiating deep envy—another Foundation Establishment Great Demon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehehe! Congratulations, Qin Daoist, on your spiritual pet’s advancement again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang’s heart was now fully at ease—Wangyue Island now had two Foundation Establishment Great Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foundation Establishment Great Demons typically possessed several times the power of human Foundation Establishment cultivators of the same level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Qin Daoist’s two spiritual pets clearly weren’t ordinary Second Stage beasts—they were likely among the elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their true strength was incalculable. Wangyue Island’s security had risen dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was in good spirits; he smiled and nodded, rewarding Wu Jiang with a Yunling Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang joyfully accepted the pill and withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days that followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond his cultivation, Qin Ming began studying the Third Stage Spirit Plant Master inheritance he had obtained from Mo Lingwei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This inheritance recorded methods for cultivating various high-grade spirit plants, even touching on obscure and esoteric species—immensely beneficial and elevating for Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped by, and another half-month passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clashes between the Seventy-Two Scatter Alliance and the Zhao Clan occurred frequently across the spiritual energy Archipelago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With war raging, many bandit cultivators and dark Dao practitioners rushed in to plunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many scattered cultivators were forced to flee, temporarily seeking refuge in Canghai Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Tianhe Marketplace, due to the presence of major factions, petty criminals dared not cause trouble, so it remained intact—though rents for shops had skyrocketed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a single month, prices in the marketplace had surged several-fold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few more days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows moved near the usually tranquil Wangyue Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bold bandits had set their sights on the remote Wangyue Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These men were one of the notorious bands of Foundation Establishment bandit cultivators active in the spiritual energy Archipelago—the Evil-Faced Old Monster’s gang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Led by the Foundation Establishment early-stage Evil-Faced Old Monster, they committed unspeakable atrocities, killing without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumors whispered that the massacres of Kongdongdao and Yushuidao were very likely their doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil-Faced Old Monster had accidentally learned that this unremarkable, secluded spirit island harbored a spirit plant master who had cultivated the legendary spiritual energy Rice—his eyes burned with greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through a secret channel, they had confirmed the island held only one Foundation Establishment cultivator: Wangyue Island’s master, Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though rumors claimed this man was formidable in battle, they had two Foundation Establishment early-stage cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, catching Wangyue Island by surprise would be as easy as plucking fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a dark, wind-swept night, the Evil-Faced Old Monster’s gang stealthily infiltrated the vicinity of Wangyue Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s right ahead, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct, this is the place. Who’d have thought such a desolate spot—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could hide a spirit island so rich in spiritual energy! We’ve struck gold!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There must be a protective array on the island. Brother Two, bring out that Second Stage Break-Seal Talisman!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? There seem to be quite a few low-level Qi Refining cultivators on the island?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Standard procedure—kill them all. Leave no survivors!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the Evil-Faced Old Monster’s gang could enter Wangyue Island’s territory, they were detected by the patrolling Blackwater Crocodile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blackwater Crocodile suddenly opened its cold-blooded eyes and surfaced silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In midair, the Evil-Faced Old Monster felt a chill down his spine—he sensed something terrifying watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Something’s wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having survived for years as a bandit cultivator, the Evil-Faced Old Monster owed his life to his innate instinct for danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“ROAR~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous roar echoed; from within Wangyue Lake, a monstrous beast over ten zhang long burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its gaping maw opened wide, lunging straight at them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1177,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","214eb954df8a3db95e19716b77acef43a4af201b028b27be7e0003ab79e25581","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-168","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-166",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]