[{"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-208":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},2332081,4560,"Chapter 208: Primordial Soil","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-208",208,"\u003Cp>Qin Ming circled several times outside, confirmed no one was following, then immediately summoned his Dunguang  and vanished into the horizon in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he did not rush toward Wangyue Island, but headed instead toward a nearby city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This city lay near Fangcun Mountain Market, not far at all, and was named Jialing City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had only just remembered this matter during his visit to Fangcun Mountain: when he was still in Yunhuang Great Marsh, at Qingyang Market, he had once traded with Feng Yuan and promised to look after his descendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, Feng Yuan had exchanged with him a Foundation Establishment spiritual item: “Heavenly Fire Spirit Liquid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also revealed the hiding place of the beast-skin map, allowing Qin Ming to unexpectedly obtain the Soul-Devouring Poison Flame and the subsequent cultivation techniques of the “Hundred Treasures Glass Scripture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He owed his current realm entirely to Feng’s friendliness; otherwise, he might never have reached this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his death, Feng Yuan revealed that his clan resided in this very Jialing City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through here, Qin Ming decided to fulfill his old promise and settle this karmic debt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming transformed into a bearded giant, then landed near a small forest outside Jialing City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his spiritual power aura to Qi Refining late stage, then nodded in satisfaction and walked toward the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This small city was modest in size, even housing ordinary mortals; Qin Ming released his spiritual sense and found the strongest cultivator within was merely Qi Refining late stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Jialing City, taverns lined the streets, banners fluttered, pedestrians and carriages flowed continuously, and vendors enthusiastically shouted their wares; though small, the city was fully equipped, its streets filled with stalls offering a vast variety of goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Street snacks emitted appetizing aromas, brimming with the warmth of mortal life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wandering awhile, Qin Ming arrived before a courtyard, where several children were playing outside the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked up and saw a fearsome, bearded giant approaching them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly they bolted back into the courtyard. Qin Ming touched his own face and muttered: “Am I really that frightening?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and knocked on the gate. Moments later, a middle-aged cultivator opened it—his features bore a strong resemblance to the Feng brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming casually scanned him and found him to be merely Qi Refining mid-stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged cultivator stepped out, recognized Qin Ming as a deeply powerful Qi Refining late-stage elder, and immediately bowed respectfully: “Esteemed Daoist, greetings. What brings you to my humble abode?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh! Is this the Feng clan that relocated from Jiangdong? Who are Feng Yuan and Feng Fan to you?” Qin Ming asked in a deep, rumbling voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the middle-aged cultivator’s expression turned eager. He hurriedly asked: “Do you know anything about my uncle’s whereabouts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, over the years, the remaining Feng clan members had been searching for news of their two uncles, yet heard nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, unexpectedly, news had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm. I’m Long. I knew both Feng brothers well—we had decent ties.” Qin Ming nodded noncommittally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then please, come in! I’m Feng Sihai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged cultivator, overjoyed, gestured Qin Ming inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Feng family courtyard was spacious and populous; when clan members saw their patriarch respectfully leading in a stranger, they all turned curious glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Sihai led Qin Ming into the inner hall, then summoned several other direct clan members—young and old, male and female—all of whom had heard news of their two elders and now gathered, eyes filled with anticipation, fixed on Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Qin Ming hesitated, unsure how to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he sighed: “Both Feng Daoists have perished. This is the personal letter Feng Yuan entrusted me with before his death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Both uncles perished?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news struck the Feng clan like thunder from a clear sky; many present could not accept it and burst into quiet sobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Sihai himself reeled as if struck by lightning, his face pale. He had expected news of his uncles’ survival—not this tragedy! Trembling, he took the letter from Qin Ming and opened it with shaking hands; the handwriting was unmistakably Feng Yuan’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feng Daoist, please accept my condolences.” Feeling the sorrow in the hall, Qin Ming offered comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoist Long, could you tell me how my two uncles perished?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming then recounted, in full detail, how the Feng brothers had perished during an expedition to an ancient ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alas! Fate is cruel!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I warned them repeatedly not to take such risks hunting beasts for opportunities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s always a time when the horse stumbles—never thought it would be this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had no intention of lingering. He continued: “Before his death, Feng Yuan made a transaction with me. I’ve come now to repay that debt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may choose any one thing from cultivation resources: elixirs, techniques, magic treasures, or spiritual materials—or make one reasonable request, within my capacity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Sihai froze. He had secretly assessed this Daoist Long—his power was unfathomable, far beyond ordinary cultivators. After a moment’s thought, he decisively asked: “Then I have a bold request: are any of our young clan members worthy of your notice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m naturally unstructured and dislike taking disciples. Choose something else.” Qin Ming waved his hand quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Er…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what did my uncle Feng Yuan exchange with you for this favor? I’d like to gauge its value,” Feng Sihai said after thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming did not conceal it: “A Foundation Establishment spiritual item—Heavenly Fire Spirit Liquid.” The room erupted in shock; none expected such a rare cultivation resource.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you desire it, I can give you a vial of the same. But… given your clan’s current strength, possessing it would bring disaster. Have you considered this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, I’ll reveal one piece of news: soon, a beast calamity will sweep across the entire Wei Kingdom’s cultivation world. You must prepare and evacuate this place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s safest to relocate to a major cultivation city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?! Beast calamity?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the Feng clan panicked; this Daoist Long’s revelations grew more explosive, striking their hearts one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoist Long, do you have connections to help us Feng clan relocate to a major immortal city? I’m willing to forfeit my uncle’s debt in exchange.” Feng Sihai, facing life-or-death stakes, knew when to yield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survival came first; elixirs, techniques, treasures—useless if you’re dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, residency rights in a major immortal city were not easily obtained; Feng Sihai meant to seize this rare chance—once gone, it would never return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paused, then said: “Agreed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He withdrew a blank jade slip, wrote a letter of introduction, and handed it to Feng Sihai: “Take this to Canghai Immortal City. Give it to the gate guards and say it’s for Elder Lu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ll arrange your clan’s settlement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Sihai took the jade slip, bowed deeply to Qin Ming with trembling emotion: “Thank you, Daoist Long! Your great kindness overwhelms me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Canghai Immortal City was the largest free cultivator city—many dreamed of entering it; living there ensured safety without worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would also greatly benefit the Feng clan’s future development, since their main trade was talisman-making—nowhere would they lack livelihood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feng Daoist, organize your clan’s departure quickly—the beast tide may arrive soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Qin Ming withdrew two vials of Yunling Pills and handed them to Feng Sihai: “All done. I’ll take my leave. May we meet again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yunling Pills?! Daoist Long, please wait!” Feng Sihai, moved by Qin Ming’s honesty—not only securing them a safe haven but also gifting precious elixirs—suddenly held him in much higher regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated, as if making a firm decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming blinked: “Feng Daoist, do you have another matter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Daoist Long, recently one of our young clan members found a strange object in an abandoned cave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve studied it for a long time but cannot identify it. We dared not sell it, fearing disaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me show you. If you’re interested, we can make another transaction,” Feng Sihai explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming frowned slightly, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Sihai led Qin Ming to a secret chamber in the back courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After opening several hidden doors, a spacious stone chamber appeared before Qin Ming’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center stood a stone jar, within which glowed a faint dark-hued light, roughly the size of a fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming stepped closer and his heart leapt with joy—he thought: ‘It’s Primordial Soil!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primordial Soil contains the primordial essence of a land’s spiritual soil, a legendary substance capable of continuously stimulating spiritual soil to grow and expand, while also enhancing its fertility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this Primordial Soil, the area of my spirit fields on the island can expand endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its value cannot be measured in spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I never imagined the Feng clan’s fortune could be so extraordinary—to have stumbled upon such a rare treasure.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Heh! This Primordial Soil is destined to be mine today!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fortunately, Feng Sihai was cautious enough—if this secret leaked, it would bring annihilation.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s face remained calm: “This object is indeed extraordinary. I am quite interested.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feng Daoist, name your price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Sihai’s face lit up. He bowed: “Had you not come to warn us, our clan might have faced disaster. I leave it entirely to your discretion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming thought for a moment, then withdrew from his storage pouch several Qi Refining-appropriate techniques, elixirs, and several high-grade magic treasures, handing them all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He promised: “Should any Feng clan member ever reach Qi Refining late stage, I will grant them further fortune.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Sihai, stunned by Qin Ming’s generosity, was overwhelmed with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, once the beast calamity erupts, cultivation resources will skyrocket—elixirs, talismans, spirit rice, and more. Prepare in advance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the transaction, Qin Ming gave a few final instructions, then departed Jialing City amid the Feng clan’s respectful farewells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unexpectedly, this trip yielded rich rewards—I acquired a third-rank array and now possess Primordial Soil.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps I can expand my spirit field island once more! Hehehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1661,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.217Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","009cfe234bcf487bfa9912b46ac9d99cc6e56a867295fed5607dbe531329eea0","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-209","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-207",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]