[{"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-220":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},2332093,4560,"Chapter 220: Secrets and the Yu Xuan Elixir","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-220",220,"\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao heard that Qin Ming needed top-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused in surprise, then explained, “Comrade Qin, top-grade spirit stones are exceedingly rare, and very few circulate on the market.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I’ll do my best to keep an eye out for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had anticipated as much; after all, top-grade spirit stones were far too scarce, so their difficulty to obtain was only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Top-grade spirit stones contain extremely high levels of spiritual energy and purity, making them suitable not only for high-level cultivators’ cultivation but also commonly used to break through bottlenecks or refine high-grade cultivation resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To further elevate the quality of the spirit vein on Wangyue Island, Qin Ming absolutely required top-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, a third-rank mid-grade spirit vein was sufficient for his cultivation needs, so there was no urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely wished to gather some in advance, just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Comrade Qin, you’re aware of the demonic plant on Qianye Island, correct?” Gu Qingzhao put away the elixirs on the table, then asked with a grave expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded. “On my way here, Lord Li had already informed me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The situation in Canghai Xiancheng is indeed tense—I understand why Lord Nanlan can’t leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But as the de facto ruler of Wei’s cultivation world, isn’t Lei Yuanzong doing anything about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the Golden Core ancestor of Lingyu Gate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Gu Qingzhao raised his hand and cast a soundproofing barrier before speaking. “Comrade Qin, I’ve heard a secret piece of intelligence: the elder ancestor Ao of Lei Yuanzong is nearing the end of his lifespan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rumors say Elder Ao has lived over five hundred and thirty years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He has already consumed several longevity elixirs, and further consumption of such pills can no longer extend his life—he’s likely to pass away within just a few years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it’s not that Elder Ao refuses to act; if he moves, even if he wins, he’ll almost certainly exhaust his final life force.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s another matter: Wei Wuyan of Lei Yuanzong has secretly entered seclusion, reportedly attempting to break through to Golden Core.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With Wei Wuyan’s Heaven-grade spiritual root, Lei Yuanzong has a strong chance of producing another Golden Core ancestor to continue Elder Ao’s legacy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Ming suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If Lei Yuanzong loses its Golden Core combat power, there’s no doubt it’s headed for decline and ruin.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Especially with Lingyu Gate watching like a tiger.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Lingyu Gate’s Yuwen ancestor is a newly minted Golden Core, relatively young, with an estimated lifespan of several hundred years left.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If Elder Ao passes away and Wei Wuyan fails to break through to Golden Core—or only forms a false Golden Core—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Lingyu Gate won’t even need to strike; Lei Yuanzong will quickly become dust in the history of Wei’s cultivation world.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Everything will turn to smoke and clouds.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Sigh! It seems the cultivation world truly rewards those who live the longest!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why do I feel my five hundred and fifty-year lifespan still isn’t long enough?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded and said to Gu Qingzhao, “It seems Lei Yuanzong’s current situation isn’t good either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to intelligence gathered by Lord Li, that third-rank blood-curse demonic vine, having grown through years of blood consumption, has now reached the peak of early Golden Core cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It would likely require several Golden Core ancestors to defeat it—whether they could completely destroy it is uncertain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Li has already gone to meet Lord Canghai; hopefully, there will be good news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Qin Ming’s words, everyone present looked grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was intelligence even Jingxue Pavilion didn’t possess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It concerned the safety of the entire Wei cultivation world. After exchanging information with the group for half a day, Qin Ming took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night, the outer city of Canghai Xiancheng lay in ruins; though the beast tide had temporarily retreated, stray beasts still occasionally attacked beyond the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many malicious cultivators, seeking to profit from the chaos, had emerged as bandits, looting and plundering in the turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left the city guards on rotation exhausted and overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bodies of cultivators who died fighting the beasts were carried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were the defenders of Canghai Xiancheng heavily casualties, but even wandering cultivators had suffered terrible losses; corpses were continuously cleared and lined the streets of the outer city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sobs echoed intermittently, filling the air with sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming gazed at the desolate outer city and sighed; a hundred years of cultivation had turned to nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned away and followed the main road into the core district, his goal clear: straight to Dan Ding Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His purpose was to casually gather intelligence, since the formula for the Golden Core Elixir he needed lay with the power behind Dan Ding Ge—Xuanxi Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming, familiar with the route, arrived before a stately, elegantly decorated pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he stepped into the main hall of Dan Ding Ge, the same slender female shopkeeper from last time warmly greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t quite believe that a cultivator of Qin Daoshi’s stature would visit Dan Ding Ge during the beast tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Qin, long time no see! Since our last parting, I thought you’d never return!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female shopkeeper’s name was Xu Jing; according to Lü Liang, this Dan Ding Ge in Canghai Xiancheng had always been managed by her, and she had deep seniority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being entrusted by the sect to operate such a vital enterprise, her background within Xuanxi Valley was likely not insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For establishing a shop in the core district of Canghai Xiancheng yielded enormous profits; to become a shop owner, one needed at least the backing of an inner sect Elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had been thinking upon arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he obtain intelligence from within Xuanxi Valley?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d considered using his dual-artisan status as a second-rank top-grade master to infiltrate Xuanxi Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But first, he still had to manage Wangyue Island; second, even if he obtained the Golden Core Elixir formula, his target would be too obvious—he’d surely be marked by Xuanxi Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, it seemed he could only proceed slowly, without rushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh! Isn’t Qin Mou here now? Surely Shopkeeper Xu doesn’t disapprove?” Qin Ming smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing knew he was teasing, and smiled gently. “How could I not welcome you? Master Qin’s presence brings honor to our pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, take a seat in the private suite; I’ll brew you a pot of spirit tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming followed Xu Jing up to the luxurious private room on the fourth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing, composed and graceful, gently brewed the spirit tea for Qin Ming, then smiled and said, “I’ve heard Master Qin’s cultivation of Shen Shen Cha is unmatched in the spiritual energy Archipelago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder if our spirit tea will suit your taste.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled faintly, lifted the cup, took a sip, and his eyes brightened in surprise. “Shopkeeper Xu, you’re joking—this spirit tea has already reached second-rank mid-grade quality, even slightly surpassing my Shen Shen Cha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t grown by an ordinary cultivator, was it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, please call me Comrade Qin; no need to be so formal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, Comrade Qin,” Xu Jing nodded lightly, then added, “Comrade Qin, you truly are a top-tier spirit cultivator of Wei; just one sip lets you identify the origin and grade of my tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re correct, Comrade Qin. This tea is called Hanjing Cha. Its growing conditions are extremely demanding—it was cultivated by a senior family member, with only one plant, and very few leaves. I begged and pleaded with my elder for a long time before getting a few catties. Today, since you’ve come, I’ve specially brewed a pot for you.” As Qin Ming sipped the tea, his eyes brightened when he heard the words “family senior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then Qin Mou feels truly honored to have tasted this tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May I ask, who is your senior? Is he also a spirit cultivator?” Qin Ming asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing paused, then spoke plainly. “Yes, Comrade Qin. I’m sure Lü Liang told you—our Dan Ding Ge belongs to Xuanxi Valley of Liang’s cultivation world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My senior is my grandfather, hehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He currently serves as an Elder in Xuanxi Valley’s inner sect spirit herb garden. In fact, he’s also a spirit cultivator, like you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though his skill level is lower than yours—he’s a second-rank mid-grade spirit cultivator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Qin Ming had a good reputation in Canghai Xiancheng, Xu Jing didn’t conceal her background, hoping to draw closer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Qin Ming entered, she’d been thinking how to lure this great deity away from Jingxue Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Really? Then perhaps I can exchange insights on spirit cultivation with your grandfather someday,” Qin Ming said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Qin Ming’s attitude, Xu Jing was delighted. “Are you serious? My grandfather has long admired your name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he ever gets the chance to exchange with a spirit cultivator of your caliber, he’d be overjoyed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be sure to tell him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming stopped there, no longer pressing the topic further—too obvious a line of inquiry would be unwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My purpose here is to sell you a batch of elixirs and purchase some formulas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing’s eyes lit up. “That’s wonderful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without a doubt, Dan Ding Ge has the most abundant stock of high-grade elixir formulas in all of Canghai Xiancheng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming then took out two exquisite jade vials and placed them on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing opened them and saw five crimson spirit pills in each, radiating astonishing spiritual energy. She froze in place. “Second-rank mid-grade spirit pills—Shaxue Dan and Xuegu Dan!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comrade Qin, you’ve already successfully refined them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second-rank mid-grade elixirs were not easy to refine; she’d expected it would take Qin Ming three to five years at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Xuanxi Valley’s second-rank top-grade master alchemists had high failure rates refining these two pills, and they’d spent over a decade of continuous study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just lucky,” Qin Ming demurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing’s eyes flickered as she considered. “Comrade Qin, Shaxue Dan and Xuegu Dan are sacred for body cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re extremely valuable—I can authorize purchasing each vial at fifty thousand spirit stones, twenty percent above market price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, for any elixir formulas you purchase, I’ll give you a thirty percent discount.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded; her offer was already generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these two vials of Shaxue Dan and Xuegu Dan weren’t refined from demonic monkey flesh—he’d used other second-rank beast flesh, so their effects were certainly inferior to his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing was overjoyed; she hadn’t expected Qin Ming to agree so readily—she’d been preparing to offer even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled faintly; she had no idea his true intent lay elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What elixir formulas do you need, Comrade Qin? I’ll settle them all together,” Xu Jing smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming thought for a moment, then said, “Give me one copy of your highest-level elixir formula as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Save me from making multiple trips.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing froze upon hearing this, then replied awkwardly after a pause: “Comrade Qin, aside from the Blood Curse Elixir and Blood Bone Elixir formulas you previously purchased, our pavilion has only one left: a second-rank superior elixir formula.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then retrieved the leather elixir formula and handed it to Qin Ming. “Comrade Qin, take a look—do you need it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took the formula and saw, clearly inscribed in tiny seal script: “Yu Xuan Dan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formula was only half-complete—obviously, Xu Jing could not show him the full version.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet after reading the top half, Qin Ming became deeply interested in the Yu Xuan Dan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this elixir not only stabilizes and expands the meridians, but also enhances the magic power of Foundation Establishment late-stage and full-stage cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is the optimal elixir for transitioning from Foundation Establishment to the full stage, with negligible resistance—almost imperceptible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet as a second-rank superior spiritual elixir, its refinement difficulty inspires awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within the Xu Xi Valley, only Liang State’s sole third-rank Elixir Master possesses the skill to refine it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the refinement difficulty, the spiritual ingredients are exceedingly rare—all are second-rank superior medicinal herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the formula, Qin Ming became highly interested and immediately said: “Comrade Xu, I’ll take this formula. Additionally, I wish to purchase some of the ingredients listed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you planning to refine the Yu Xuan Dan, Comrade Qin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing’s mouth opened wide, too astonished to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled faintly, calm and unperturbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he had already obtained several second-rank superior elixir formulas from Su Yuqing earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already successfully refined two of those superior spiritual elixirs; his spiritual soul power had now matched that of a full-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, nearly reaching the strength of a pseudo-Golden Core elder’s spiritual sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refining high-rank elixirs had become second nature to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, just trying it out—I’m not very confident,” Qin Ming said after a moment’s thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing finally calmed down and hesitated before saying: “Most of the ingredients needed to refine the Yu Xuan Dan are available in our pavilion—only one is missing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But our pavilion has no stock of these items; they must be drawn from the sect’s main reserves, which may take some time,” Xu Jing explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming asked: “Which ingredient is missing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The second-rank supreme medicinal plant, Seven-Leaf Yin Zhi. It is extremely hard to find—even the Xu Xi Valley has not cultivated it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded thoughtfully and said: “Then I’ll take the formula now. When can the other ingredients arrive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under normal circumstances, they’d arrive within half a month. But with the beast hordes ravaging outside, it’ll likely take over three months to reach Canghai Xiancheng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s only because the beast hordes within Liang State have mostly been suppressed,” Xu Jing added, a hint of pride rising on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming naturally understood her implication: the Xu Xi Valley housed more than one Golden Core elder; clearing such hordes was child’s play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the high-rank beasts were no fools—they knew Liang State had many high-rank cultivators and would not walk into a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh! With the Xu Xi Valley as a pillar, Liang State’s cultivation world is naturally secure,” Qin Ming added, offering timely praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would you consider joining the Xu Xi Valley? I could ask my grandfather to recommend you. With your reputation and skill, the sect’s upper echelons would surely welcome you with open arms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2400,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.217Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","82fe79f00b1ae42b5293be655ed33b6a7602d2a3a4e8de2747a6b9b5c199cc5a","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-221","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-219",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]