[{"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-207":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},2332080,4560,"Chapter 207: Xuan Gui Fu Hai Formation","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-207",207,"\u003Cp>At the entrance archway of the Fangcun Mountain marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several guarding cultivators inspected passing cultivators with haughty airs, but upon seeing Qin Ming transformed into a bearded giant descend, they immediately switched to groveling, smirking postures, bowing deferentially: “Esteemed elder, are you entering the marketplace?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Might I ask your name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll process your registration at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qi Refining cultivators waiting in line also wisely stepped aside, casting curious glances at this bearded, aura-laden Foundation Establishment cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Long Dao Ren!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming replied in a deep, gruff voice, his coarse aura radiating unmistakably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! So you’re Elder Long! Please, come in! I’ll activate the formation for you immediately.” The gatekeeper recorded his details and let him pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Qin Ming entered the marketplace, merchants and traders bustled in all directions, cultivators of every type flowed like a dense tide, and shops on both sides displayed dazzling wares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the largest cultivation marketplace he had ever visited—even several times bigger than the former Qingyang Marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming walked steadily along the main road; nearby cultivators, seeing this burly Foundation Establishment elder, quickly cleared a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no interest in admiring the marketplace’s splendor or browsing the surrounding shops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He headed straight for the largest establishment within: “Yunhuo Pavilion”—undoubtedly one of Lei Yuanzong’s properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Esteemed elder, please come inside—proceed to the fourth floor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female hostess on the first floor, seeing a Foundation Establishment elder arrive, immediately offered a professional smile and ushered Qin Ming upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunhuo Pavilion was vast, eighteen stories tall, built and decorated with ancient elegance and luxury, crafted with meticulous materials and workmanship, exuding the prestige of a regional power—its grandeur fully displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Qin Ming ascended, the many Qi Refining cultivators dining below sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is that elder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect a Foundation Establishment elder to come here today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This elder… isn’t from around here, is he? I don’t recall ever seeing him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh, don’t gossip recklessly—some Foundation Establishment elders are unpredictable. Watch your tongue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, exactly—eat your food, eat your food!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room on the fourth floor was decorated in ancient, elegant, solemn style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a cup of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged cultivator in a blue robe embroidered with gold thread and crimson brocade appeared, radiating the spiritual pressure of mid-Foundation Establishment, his every gesture exuding calm composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the private chamber, he sized up the coarse-featured bearded giant before him, bowed slightly, and smiled: “I am Han Lin, stationed by Lei Yuanzong in Fangcun Mountain and manager of this Yunhuo Pavilion. Pleased to meet Elder Long!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Might I ask, Elder Long, from which sect do you hail? I know many Foundation Establishment cultivators across the Wei Kingdom, yet I’ve never heard your name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just a mountain villager, rarely seen beyond my home. It’s natural you haven’t heard of me,” Qin Ming replied coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Yuanzong, as a colossal force, maintained intelligence networks throughout the Wei Kingdom’s cultivation world, keeping records on every Foundation Establishment cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his false identity had only appeared twice before—in Tianhe Marketplace and near Qianye Spirit Island—so the man’s ignorance was perfectly reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. Elder Long is visiting Fangcun Mountain for the first time. What are you seeking to purchase? Our Yunhuo Pavilion can’t claim much, but our cultivation resources are plentiful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin’s tone was steady, every word dripping with sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard your pavilion sells third-rank formations. That’s why I came all this way,” Qin Ming said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin, seated across from him, froze in surprise, his expression shifting as he re-examined the unassuming bearded giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third-rank formations were no ordinary cultivation item. Not only did they require a third-rank spiritual vein to activate, but their cost was far beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only major clans or powerful sects—with at least several Foundation Establishment cultivators—could afford such resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary free cultivators couldn’t even afford a single hair of a third-rank formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh! I didn’t expect Elder Long came specifically for a third-rank formation. May I ask your origin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We do sell third-rank formations at Yunhuo Pavilion—and I daresay, across the entire Wei Kingdom, fewer than three fingers’ worth of places can offer them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming replied: “Heh! Just a reclusive free cultivator, not worth mentioning. But I recently heard rumors of a beast disaster—so I’ve had to liquidate my entire fortune just to buy a chance at survival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Elder Long’s information is remarkably sharp. This rumor has only reached the upper echelons of major sects,” Han Lin said, genuinely surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This “Elder Long” was clearly no mountain villager—how could a villager possess such critical intelligence? But as long as he had spirit stones, any guest was welcome—unless he was a fugitive or a demonic cultivator, all were acceptable for trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… involves a third-rank formation transaction. I must humbly ask you to verify your spirit stones—at least ten thousand lower-grade spirit stones, or one thousand mid-grade spirit stones, to proceed.” Han Lin smiled as he explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bearded giant Qin Ming had become laughed freely, flashing a row of white teeth, and immediately placed two bags of spirit stones before Han Lin. Han Lin gave a slight nod, then opened both bags—each contained exactly five hundred mid-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having demonstrated his financial strength, Han Lin no longer doubted his purchasing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile deepened instantly—this deal, if completed, would be another major achievement. He enthusiastically poured Qin Ming a cup of spirit tea and began his pitch: “Our pavilion currently offers three third-rank formations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first is the Hunyuan Star River Formation—a lower-tier third-rank formation that harnesses mountain and star energy, offering both offense and defense, priced at eighteen hundred mid-grade spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The second is the Doutian Xuanling Formation—a lower-tier third-rank formation. Besides its formidable defense, within its range, consuming mid-grade spirit stones grants spatial teleportation ability, priced at fifteen hundred mid-grade spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The third is the Xuan Gui Fu Hai Formation—a mid-tier third-rank formation, famed for its extreme defensive power, capable of effortlessly blocking all attacks below late Foundation Establishment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, this formation possesses only defensive capabilities, no other functions, and requires a mid-tier third-rank spiritual vein to achieve its maximum defensive effect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With only a lower-tier third-rank spiritual vein, its effectiveness drops drastically—I must clarify this beforehand. Price: twelve hundred mid-grade spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin finished, sipped his spirit tea, and waited for Qin Ming’s response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does your pavilion have any higher-tier third-rank upper-grade formations?” Qin Ming suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff! “Cough! Cough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin spat out his tea in shock, frantically wiping his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Elder Long” across from him had just made a shocking remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough! I won’t lie, Elder Qin—our sect’s protective formation is a third-rank upper-grade one…” Han Lin’s face twitched—he couldn’t possibly sell Lei Yuanzong’s own sect protection formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh! I see. I was too abrupt,” Qin Ming chuckled awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After brief thought, he chose the mid-tier third-rank formation: “Xuan Gui Fu Hai Formation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming immediately pulled out another two hundred mid-grade spirit stones and handed them to Han Lin—his spirit stone reserves halved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn’t worried—he could always auction off a Foundation Establishment elixir if needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deal was sealed: money exchanged for goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin produced a shell-shaped object and dozens of earth-yellow formation flags, handing them to Qin Ming, then smiled: “Elder Long, keep these well—this is the formation’s core, and these are the flags.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, this jade slip contains detailed instructions on how to deploy the formation. Simply follow the steps—it’s very simple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming stored the formation and jade slip, sighing inwardly—buying formations truly was a bottomless pit of spirit stones. His goal achieved, he bowed to Han Lin: “Manager Han, pleasure doing business. I have urgent matters—must take my leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh! Elder Long, don’t rush off—why not stay a few more days in the marketplace?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me, as host, properly entertain you,” Han Lin strained to persuade this super-client.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just anyone could casually produce twelve hundred mid-grade spirit stones to buy a formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Han Lin’s decades of experience managing Yunhuo Pavilion, he didn’t need to guess—this “Elder Long” was almost certainly a master of some high-level cultivation art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only other possibility was a “bandit cultivator,” but Han Lin had already secretly scanned him with special tools—no signs of disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor was he on any wanted list in the Wei Kingdom—his origins seemed clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I appreciate your kindness, Elder Han. We’ll have many chances to drink together in the future,” Qin Ming bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin, seeing Qin Ming hadn’t outright refused, leaned forward eagerly: “Do you belong to any sect? Would you consider joining Lei Yuanzong? Our treatment of guest cultivators is always exceptional…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was used to such overtures—he declined with three sentences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin was deeply frustrated. He’d hoped to subtly probe his background, but “Elder Long” was utterly impenetrable, his words flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though disappointed, this was their first meeting—he couldn’t push too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he’d already secured a major deal. With Elder Long’s resources, future dealings were certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Lin pulled out a jade token and handed it to Qin Ming: “Elder Long, your purchase qualifies you as a VIP of our pavilion. Any future needs—come directly to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Within the Wei Kingdom’s cultivation realm, there’s little we can’t procure—and you’ll receive a twenty percent discount.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming accepted the token without protest: “Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then departed under Han Lin’s respectful escort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passersby on the street stopped to stare—few cultivators merited Han Lin’s personal farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming left Fangcun Mountain marketplace but didn’t hurry back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he circled wildly around nearby hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1609,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.217Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","82987c2de8092739591bddcbf4d054179f8e0d05c6f00d2b1aae97abb5026569","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-208","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-206",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]