[{"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-204":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},2332077,4560,"Chapter 204: Shaxue Elixir","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-204",204,"\u003Cp>After completing the transaction with Gu Tongshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming immediately took out three hundred jin of premium Spirit Rice and entrusted Gu Qingzhao to sell it for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, there were some second-rank mid-grade Foundation Establishment elixirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then said to Gu Qingzhao: “Gu Daoist, I have a few items that require your help delivering to Su Yuqing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Qin Ming sent Su Yuqing one hundred jin of premium Spirit Rice and five Dao-flower Spirit Fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in the jade slip he asked Su Yuqing about a high-rank elixir formula of considerable value, involving the use of a second-rank peak demonic monkey core to brew the elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So cautious was he that he had placed a special seal on the jade slip, accessible only to Su Yuqing, given how significant the matter was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, Qin Ming next planned to obtain a Core Formation elixir formula from Su Yuqing. Qin Ming only knew that the Flame-Bathed Golden Lotus was one of the two main ingredients for brewing Core Formation elixirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the complete formula and brewing method were unknown, as Core Formation-level elixir formulas were involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They likely existed only in major sects like Lei Yuanzong and Lingyu Gate; elsewhere, they might not exist at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in wealthy regions like the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty, which housed Nascent Soul sects, Core Formation elixir formulas must exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet asking Su Yuqing directly now would be overly presumptuous, so he intended to first offer gifts to lay the groundwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he broke through to Foundation Establishment late stage, he could plan more carefully—there was no rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for elixir formulas using demonic monkey flesh, the difficulty was not as high as using demonic cores; such formulas surely existed within Canghai Xiancheng, so he had no need to seek them from Su Yuqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, I also need you to keep an eye out for several spiritual materials,” Qin Ming said to Gu Qingzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao smiled gently, her voice clear as a spring: “Qin Daoist, please name them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need demonic remains and demon stone, Tianxiang Jade Dew, and Yin-Yang Spirit Crystal. If you learn of any of these materials, purchase them for me directly,” Qin Ming said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are all materials required to cultivate the Three Crimson Soul-Returning Grass; missing even one is impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao listened to Qin Ming’s request; she had never even heard of two or three of these materials, yet she still nodded and replied: “Qin Daoist, rest assured. Once I acquire them, I’ll have Long Yi deliver them to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, one more thing—do you happen to have any second-rank elixir formulas for brewing spiritual pills using demonic beast blood?” Qin Ming asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao thought for a moment, then replied: “Our pavilion does have such formulas, but few cultivators buy them, so they’re stored in the capital headquarters’ warehouse. Shall I have my subordinates deliver them to you along with the Five Elemental Qi Peach Tree?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How long would that take?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re in a hurry for the formula, you could also check the core district of the Immortal City—it has no shortage of high-rank elixir formulas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, I happen to have some business there as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing matters at Jingxue Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not rush to leave Canghai Xiancheng; instead, he followed the main road straight toward the core district beneath Canghai Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between the inner city and the core district lay another checkpoint, with even stricter guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the team leader guarding the entrance was at Foundation Establishment early stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! It’s Master Qin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team leader immediately recognized Qin Ming and warmly bowed to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, are you entering the core district for business?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming returned the bow with a slight smile: “Yes. Is Lu Liang Daoist within the city?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! So you’re looking for Director Lu? He just returned from an outside mission these past few days. Let me announce your arrival—please wait a moment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard team leader then hurried inside to report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a cup of tea later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! I never expected! Long time no see, Master Qin, welcome! Please come in!” A familiar voice rang out. Director Lu Liang, Foundation Establishment mid-stage, walked over with a cheerful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming greeted him: “Director Lu, I owe you thanks for your help last time. Today, I need your assistance again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, you’re being too formal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean that matter with Wu Jiang? A trivial thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging pleasantries,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Liang led Qin Ming into the core district of Canghai Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they entered, Qin Ming noticed that the spiritual energy in the air grew denser the deeper they went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators moving about in the core district were far fewer than in the inner city, but nearly all belonged to major factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the lone cultivators here had deep roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shops and buildings in the core district were exquisitely carved and lavishly decorated, with grand trading venues everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the foot of Canghai Peak up to its mid-slope, numerous independent high-rank cultivation caves had been carved out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daoist, let me introduce you—these caves beneath Canghai Peak all possess at least second-rank upper-grade spiritual veins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each contains a breakthrough meditation chamber, material processing room, third-rank earth-fire chamber, and so on, divided into four grades: Jia, Yi, Bing, and Ding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia-grade caves even feature third-rank mid-grade spiritual veins—in theory, they can support a cultivator’s breakthrough to the Jin Dan stage, hehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lu Liang spoke, he wore a proud expression. Qin Ming silently calculated: the rent for a Jia-grade cave must be astronomical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The shops in the core district are even operated by the top powers of the four nations, and all items traded here target high-rank cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming cut straight to the point: “Director Lu, I’m here to purchase several second-rank elixir formulas. Any recommendations?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! I see. For elixir-related resources in the core district, I recommend you go directly to ‘Danding Pavilion.’ Come, I’ll take you there myself,” Lu Liang said, suddenly understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled slightly: “Then I’m in your debt, Director Lu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked together, Qin Ming noticed Lu Liang carried an air of quiet triumph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he realize Lu Liang’s white cultivation robe was different from before—it was clearly a second-rank upper-grade robe, and the emblem on his chest had changed to that of a senior director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe! So Director Lu has been promoted? Congratulations!” Qin Ming said, producing a box of Concentration Tea and offering it to Lu Liang: “A small gift—please accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Liang froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to politely refuse, but when he saw the legendary Concentration Tea—said to enhance spiritual sense—his eyes widened and he swiftly accepted Qin Ming’s gift: “Hehe! Just a minor promotion, nothing to mention, nothing to mention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added: “I owe this entirely to your guidance last time, which helped us catch that winged tiger demon—we earned major merit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since then, I’ve been reassigned to the Immortal City, permanently stationed in the core district maintaining order, no longer having to battle beasts daily in the Beast Cry Mountains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now I only need to go on an outside mission every one or two years—mostly just driving off second-rank beasts near the city or escorting merchant caravans. Very easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, the city’s contribution rewards are extremely generous. Soon, I’ll have enough to exchange for ‘Fuling Elixir’—this second-rank mid-grade spiritual pill will boost my magic power. Perhaps in twenty or thirty years, I might even have a chance to break through to Foundation Establishment late stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Liang smiled warmly, trying to persuade Qin Ming: “Why not join the Immortal City, Qin Daoist? As a guest advisor, you’d face no restrictions, and the city lord has already offered you extremely generous terms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With your fortune—even as a pseudo-spiritual root—you could cultivate under a third-rank spiritual vein. After decades of hard work, you might well break through to Foundation Establishment mid-stage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is what countless lone cultivators in the city dream of.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming shook his head with a smile: “Director Lu, my aspirations lie elsewhere. Don’t bother persuading me further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Liang had originally intended to convince Qin Ming to join Canghai Xiancheng, hoping to earn another great merit before Canghai True Person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qin Ming paid no heed. Lu Liang opened his mouth, realized further persuasion might annoy Qin Ming and backfire, and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a stick of incense later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Liang led Qin Ming through winding streets in the core district until they reached a magnificent building—over ten stories tall, its central plaque bearing the bold characters “Danding Pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they entered the shop, a beautiful female shopkeeper of Qi Refining late stage stepped forward, her light gauze robes fluttering, her figure subtly visible: “Director Lu has arrived? Please come inside!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Lu Liang had told Qin Ming that “Danding Pavilion” was backed by the Liang Kingdom’s supreme power, “Xuanxi Valley.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanxi Valley was a dominant sect with Jin Dan elders, with an unbroken lineage that had endured for thousands of years through the turbulent history of Liang Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Wei Kingdom and the other two nations, Liang Kingdom’s cultivation world was remarkably stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One key reason was that Xuanxi Valley reportedly housed more than one Jin Dan elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Lu, who is this elder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The graceful shopkeeper asked, glancing at Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Liang introduced him calmly: “This is Lord Yueyue Island, Qin Ming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I recommended him to purchase some elixir formulas from you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that the man before her was Qin Ming—the famed cultivator of the Immortal City—the shopkeeper’s face showed shock. She quickly bowed deeply: “So you are Elder Qin! My apologies for the oversight—please enter the private chamber for some spiritual tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough! Qin Daoist, attend to your business—I’ll wait below,” Lu Liang said tactfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Qin Ming’s purchase of elixir formulas likely involved sensitive matters and would not intrude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper then led Qin Ming to a private room on the third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pouring Qin Ming spiritual tea, the Danding Pavilion shopkeeper smiled sweetly: “Elder Qin’s visit is a great honor. What elixir formulas do you require?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming cut straight to the point: “I need several second-rank elixir formulas that enhance blood and qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper’s eyes lit up immediately: “Our pavilion has four second-rank blood-qi elixir formulas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They are: Dingqi Elixir, second-rank lower-grade, brewed with century-old Crimson Blood Grass; Xuegu Elixir, second-rank mid-grade, brewed with the marrow of second-rank demonic beasts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xuehe Elixir, second-rank lower-grade, brewed with blood-rich royal jelly; Shaxue Elixir, second-rank mid-grade, whose final grade fluctuates depending on the demonic beast blood used.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paused briefly, then said: “I’ll take the formulas for Shaxue Elixir and Xuegu Elixir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elixir formulas for body refinement cultivators were extremely rare; having four here was already remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Shaxue Elixir’s formula was precisely what Qin Ming urgently needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper smiled gracefully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Xuegu Elixir formula is priced at two thousand spirit stones; the Shaxue Elixir formula at three thousand. Total: five thousand spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But as a distinguished guest, I may personally offer you a ten percent discount.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should you ever need to purchase or sell elixirs in the future, please return to our pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming understood this was their way of courting favor and accepted without refusal, immediately producing four thousand five hundred spirit stones to complete the transaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the transaction was completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female shopkeeper of Dan Ding Ge warmly saw Qin Ming down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1938,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.217Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2e8bd6396e894056f1c70c51e0df9093f06bea5ca0333dd9e7e7440f6b0d71e0","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-205","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-203",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]