[{"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-182":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},2332055,4560,"Chapter 182: Two Birds, One Stone","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-182",182,"\u003Cp>This spirit-transforming herb is a fine thing indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His two demonic beasts could use it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming naturally wouldn’t miss it, but he couldn’t agree too easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it would seem overly showy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he put on a pained expression and said, “Respected elder, I have some knowledge of this spirit plant, but I’ve never seen one before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I fear—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If even Young Qin can’t grow it within Canghai Immortal City, no one else stands a chance,” Nanlan Xi said with certainty. “I have full faith in your spirit cultivation skills—go ahead and try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you fail, I won’t blame you—it’s simply fate’s will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Young Qin succeeds, you could even advance to third-rank spirit cultivator—wouldn’t that be two gains for one effort?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Canghai True Person speaking thus, Qin Ming could no longer refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he bowed and said, “If that’s the case, I’ll do my best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Nanlan Xi smiled faintly, closed the long jade box in her hand, and sent it flying toward Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming gently caught the jade box and stored it in his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to speak, a man hurried into the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming recognized him—the mid-Foundation Establishment official who had brought him in earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official seemed to have urgent news to report to Canghai True Person, but seeing Qin Ming still present, he glanced toward the seated elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter. Speak plainly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Canghai True Person spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” The middle-aged official nodded and continued, “My lord, small groups of demonic beasts have appeared near the western foothills of Beiming Mountain, close to the Immortal City—there seems to be some disturbance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Ming subtly furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nanlan Xi seemed to have anticipated this, and she gave a calm order: “Order the scout unit to maintain close surveillance—report any developments to me immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If any demonic beasts cross the border, kill them on the spot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Nanlan Xi and the middle-aged official had further matters to discuss, Qin Ming said, “Elder, you have affairs to attend to—I’ll take my leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm. Today has indeed been busy—I haven’t been as attentive as I should. Young Qin, feel free to visit Canghai Peak often. I won’t see you off,” Nanlan Xi nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should you make any progress, send someone to inform me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, rest assured!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged official’s eyes flickered with surprise—he realized Qin Ming and the city lord had clearly reached some agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be so valued by a Jin Dan True Person, he’d need to treat Master Qin with greater closeness from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Qin Ming bowed to Nanlan Xi and withdrew from the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing the outside air, he felt a profound sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a Jin Dan True Person, he had to tread with utmost caution—even answering a question felt like walking on thin ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming once again sensed the third-rank superior spiritual vein of Canghai Peak, then departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming returned to the inner city and headed toward Jingxue Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he heard various rumors about himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the news from the Spirit Cultivator Guild had spread like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the public learned that the strange phenomenon in Canghai Immortal City that day was caused by Qin Ming, every street and alley buzzed with talk of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these discussions, Qin Ming shook his head and quickened his pace to Jingxue Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he neared Jingxue Pavilion, he noticed not only Gu Qingzhao and Liao the Shopkeeper waiting to greet him, but also Huangfu Qi and his consort Chen Qiaoling, along with several young Foundation Establishment cultivators from Jingxue Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had met them before during Gu Qingzhao’s Foundation Establishment celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing such a grand reception, Qin Ming felt slightly embarrassed. “Congratulations, Master Qin, on advancing to second-rank superior spirit cultivator—your name now resounds throughout Canghai Immortal City, and your immortal path has taken another step forward,” Gu Qingzhao said, offering a rare smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Qin, congratulations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Qin, congratulations on advancing to second-rank superior spirit cultivator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! It’s been many years, and now Master Qin has become a Foundation Establishment cultivator like us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And I hear that in the Wei Kingdom’s cultivation world, you’ve nearly no rivals in spirit cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I always knew Master Qin was extraordinary,” Huangfu Qi said, still dressed as a refined scholar, grinning as he greeted Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Qin, no matter what, you must stay at the pavilion for a few more days—I must learn deeply from you about spirit cultivation.” Chen Qiaoling smiled at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had once escaped Lingyu Sect thanks to Chen Qiaoling’s help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next time, next time,” Qin Ming replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming secretly assessed Huangfu Qi and found his magic power had clearly advanced to Foundation Establishment late stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recall that even when he himself was mid-Foundation Establishment, his strength had been nearly unmatched in the Wei Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had broken through to late stage, he was surely peerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Divine Sword Summoning Thunder technique still burned vividly in Qin Ming’s memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its terrifying power had even overwhelmed Lin Zixiao—if not for his substitution technique, the demonic warlord would not be alive today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had also learned from Gu Qingzhao that Huangfu Qi’s main cultivation was thunder arts, supplemented by ancient sword arrays—his thunder arts were inherited through his family’s bloodline, and no one else could learn them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Qin Ming was escorted into the pavilion by the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao had already prepared a lavish banquet to welcome him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the table, everyone exchanged stories of their recent experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other young Foundation Establishment cultivators of Jingxue Pavilion showed Qin Ming great respect, taking turns to toast him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he held only the honorary title of guest advisor, his actual influence far exceeded that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe! Master Qin, I heard you have Spirit Dormancy Rice—I’ve long heard of its fame. Might you sell me some?” Huangfu Qi raised a toast to Qin Ming, rubbing his hands eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled faintly. “Of course—even if I refused everyone else, I’d never refuse Master Huangfu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the feast ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others from Jingxue Pavilion departed first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private room, only Gu Qingzhao, Liao the Shopkeeper, and Huangfu Qi and Chen Qiaoling remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Qin, I heard… Canghai True Person personally summoned you?” Gu Qingzhao hesitated, then asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She naturally feared that such a close collaborator—a master spirit cultivator and master alchemist—might be poached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded without concealment: “Correct. Elder Nanlan did express interest in having me join the Immortal City, but I declined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know, Brother Gu Dao—I value peace and freedom and dislike constraints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone present exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, how is the current situation?” Qin Ming asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, this time it’s going to get serious,” Huangfu Qi said before Gu Qingzhao could speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With the Zhao family of Spirit Dormancy Isles fallen, the conflict between Lingyu Sect and Lei Yuanzong will escalate—this is the final moment to determine who holds dominance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We just don’t know where the main battlefield will be.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But one thing is certain: the battle between the two sects’ Jin Dan Ancestors will decide the war’s outcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All other minor fronts—no matter who wins or loses—are trivial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about Spirit Dormancy Isles?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was more concerned about the safety of his home region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The outcome from Qianye Spirit Isle has come in—Lei Yuanzong has installed a new Foundation Establishment family to take power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Seventy-Two Isles Alliance relinquished their claim to the isle in exchange for certain resources and other conditions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For now, Spirit Dormancy Isles will remain calm—your Wangyue Isle should be safe,” Gu Qingzhao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qin Ming felt considerably reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, I just left Canghai Peak and heard rumors of demonic beasts stirring in the nearby mountains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve lived long within Canghai Immortal City, so you’re unlikely to face danger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But still, remain vigilant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If another demonic beast like the Twin-Eyed Demon Ape appears, it would be extremely dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming suddenly remembered and warned Gu Qingzhao and Huangfu Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you to “Zui Yu Dingxiang” for a 100-coin donation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1377,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8645914f7564c1fec7fe2c7ac7005a5dbd46e5acddc5e7b0fd99fe09dda40a8c","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-183","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-181",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]