[{"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-229":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},2332102,4560,"Chapter 229: Elder Xu of Xuanxi Valley","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-229",229,"\u003Cp>Qin Ming merely delivered the Soul-Returning Pill; how Lei Yuanzong used it was none of his concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Mei the Shopkeeper handed Qin Ming a package, smiling broadly as he flattered, “Master Qin, you truly are a rare dual-art master in the Wei Kingdom’s cultivation world—so swiftly did you succeed in refining the Soul-Returning Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly beyond this old man’s expectations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to the original agreement between Master Qin and our Young Master Wei, this is what was promised to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please count it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took the package, opened it, and glanced inside—inside were all the rare spiritual materials he needed, plus five high-grade spirit stones radiating astonishing wood-element spiritual energy, like pearls in the night, strikingly conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, correct!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, Qin Ming put away the items and prepared to take his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since I’ve delivered the elixir, Qin Mou will take his leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei the Shopkeeper hurried to detain him: “Master Qin, since you’ve come, let this old man fulfill his duty as host?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Mou still has matters to attend to—next time, for sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Linglong Pavilion, Qin Ming walked along the street to Dan Ding Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Soul-Returning Pill has been delivered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It won’t be long before Lei Yuanzong launches troops toward Thousand Leaf Island, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh, I hope they eradicate that demonic vine—I’ve contributed my share.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Qin Ming pondered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a stick of incense later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming arrived before Dan Ding Pavilion and stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing was verifying ledgers at the front desk; when she saw Qin Ming, she froze in surprise, then rushed forward with radiant delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Qin! You’ve come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The spiritual materials for refining the Jade Xuan Pill have been transported from Xuanxi Valley.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know who delivered them to Canghai Immortal City?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled mischievously, teasingly withholding the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled faintly: “Qin Mou truly doesn’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe! It’s my grandfather.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s long admired your name and wanted to deliver these materials himself, just to speak with you, hehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing said, thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather is upstairs—Master Qin, please follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded and followed her upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a modestly decorated private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly man in a gray robe, white-haired and spirited, sat sipping tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Qin Ming saw him, his pupils shrank sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘False Core Elder!!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing, seeing the elder, happily introduced him: “Great-grandfather, the Master Qin you specifically wanted to meet has arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Elder Xu!” Qin Ming bowed to Elder Xu in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Xu Jing’s grandfather to be a False Core cultivator—it truly startled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, upon reflection, it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an inner sect Elder of Liang Kingdom’s foremost sect, False Core cultivation was hardly unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it’s young Master Qin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only arrived yesterday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Qin, don’t be formal—we’re both spirit cultivators; in spirit cultivation, I’m far behind you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu rose warmly to invite Qin Ming to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He showed no arrogance of a high-level cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great-grandfather, you two chat—I’ll have the kitchen prepare some food.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introducing them, Xu Jing went downstairs to attend to things. Qin Ming sat naturally across from Elder Xu and began conversing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now one step closer to uncovering the location of the Golden Core formula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu personally brewed a pot of spirit tea, then handed Qin Ming a cup, smiling: “This tea I grew myself—taste and tell me how it is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, you already served me this last time I came.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Xu’s Cold Crystal Tea has a unique flavor—it’s top-tier spirit tea,” Qin Ming sipped and complimented appropriately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! Really? I didn’t think that girl would be so generous with it,” Elder Xu laughed freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s praise as a Second-Rank High-grade Spirit Cultivator struck straight to his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With spirit cultivation as a topic, their conversation instantly drew closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu had long been eager to discuss spirit cultivation with Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his own cultivation had reached False Core, his spirit cultivation skill had long been stuck at Second-Rank Mid-grade—a lifelong regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding a spirit cultivation master of Qin Ming’s extraordinary talent might help him break through his bottleneck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu of Xuanxi Valley became like an eager student, relentlessly asking Qin Ming about countless spirit cultivation problems he’d encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming patiently answered each one without complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He possessed Third-Rank spirit cultivation inheritance; not only could he handle Elder Xu, but even if a Third-Rank spirit cultivator sat across from him now, he could respond effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a full day of exchange,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu was stunned to discover that this plain-looking young cultivator before him held an unparalleled understanding of spirit cultivation—among all the spirit masters he’d ever met, Qin Ming was unquestionably among the very best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing brought them exquisite meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how engrossed they were in conversation, she secretly covered her mouth and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s mouth had gone dry several times, finally satisfying Elder Xu’s thirst for knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu had gained immensely from this exchange, radiating palpable excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s explanations had resolved many long-standing problems, bringing him sudden clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that after returning home, he might finally break through his Second-Rank High-grade spirit cultivator barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu took a pouch of spiritual materials from his storage bag and placed it before Qin Ming: “Young Master Qin, here are the spiritual materials you need to refine the Jade Xuan Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unfortunately, we’re still missing the main ingredient—Seven-Leaf Ming Zhi—but I’ll keep an eye out for it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Elder Xu,” Qin Ming accepted the materials—he already had the Seven-Leaf Ming Zhi from Lei Yuanzong and could begin refining the pill upon returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu frowned: “Ah—what are you saying, Young Master Qin? After you spent two full days patiently answering this old man’s endless questions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are these materials? Consider them a small token of my appreciation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Xu, that won’t do—each matter must be settled on its own terms,” Qin Ming said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu waved his hand, insisting Qin Ming accept them; reluctantly, Qin Ming thanked him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Elder Xu sighed: “Young Master Qin is not only a Second-Rank High-grade spirit cultivator, but your alchemical skill is also peerless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Had I not heard from that girl that you have no interest joining a sect, I would have invited you again—you’re more than qualified to become an inner sect Elder at Xuanxi Valley’s Spirit Garden or Alchemy & Artifact Peak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a pity…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Young Master Qin—do you have confidence in refining the Jade Xuan Pill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Xuan Pill, capable of boosting the cultivation base of Foundation Establishment late-stage or even Foundation Establishment peak cultivators, was unimaginably rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet finally, the topic turned to pills—Qin Ming smiled faintly: “I have some confidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Elder Xu could no longer sit still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then Master Qin’s alchemical skill must already be nearing the threshold of a Third-Rank Pill Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, I’m still some way from being a Third-Rank Pill Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mainly because I don’t possess any Third-Rank pill formulas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1186,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.217Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","72f54cd865ff94a0c914db5bdad37b1119462b426f96bcb570d2b34a6adbb8c4","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-230","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-228",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]