[{"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-242":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},2332115,4560,"Chapter 242: Third-Rank Beast King","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-242",242,"\u003Cp>Another month passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had fully mastered two secret techniques from the Demon Scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was thanks to his formidable spiritual soul and body cultivation art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the most gifted disciples of the Demon Sect could not have perfected these two techniques in such a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two demonic secret techniques could now serve as Qin Ming’s hidden trump cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he unleashed Blood Escape Technique and fled, even Golden Core elders could only sigh helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s mastery of his demonic secret techniques lifted his spirits; he stepped out of his cave dwelling and took a deep breath of the external spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then walked to the spirit field and stood before his life-soul plant, the Everlasting Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, observing and examining it closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s almost been a year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since the Everlasting Vine consumed the core of the Blood Curse Demon Vine, it has remained in some kind of slumber, never waking again, and ceased growing entirely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even when I communicate with it through thought, it gives no response.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh—could something have gone wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming frowned tightly; he had never expected his life-soul plant to fall into such a strange state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head and returned to tending the spirit field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly refreshed tea grove and bamboo forest had grown significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The growth progress bars flashing before Qin Ming’s eyes had also changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Snow Soul Tea 【Term】: Soul Crystal ×5 (Maturity 35%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Snow Soul Tea 【Term】: Space-Time Leaf ×5 (Maturity 36%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Snow Soul Tea 【Term】: Minute Lifespan ×5 (Maturity 38%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Void Bamboo 【Term】: Blood Qi Crystal ×5 (Maturity 39%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Bamboo 【Term】: Space-Time Leaf ×5 (Maturity 37%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the three mu of Spirit Qixi Rice fields, three progress bars flickered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Qixi Rice 【Term】: Space-Time Leaf ×5 (Maturity 42%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Qixi Rice 【Term】: Soul Crystal ×5 (Maturity 46%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name】: Spirit Qixi Rice 【Term】: Regenerative Spirit Seed ×5 (Maturity 40%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the three-grade spirit plant Qin Ming had previously planted—Three Crimson Soul-Returning Grass—it had been a full year, yet not even a sprout had broken through the soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Qin Ming’s affinity with plants sensed the spirit seeds in the soil were in excellent condition and had begun preparing to germinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five Five-Element Qi Peach Trees before his cave dwelling had also sprouted new leaves; they would likely bloom with peach blossoms soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from tending the spirit field,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had also made great progress in his puppet arts; after infusing the two turtle spirit puppets with several high-grade rare spirit materials, he successfully upgraded them to Second-Rank Middle-grade puppets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current turtle puppets possessed strength comparable to a Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator, but their greatest strength lay in defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As future expendable scouts for Qin Ming, they were tough and durable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation in Wei Country’s cultivation world continued to shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the beast tide had been jointly repelled by major factions back toward the Beast Roar Mountains,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>several powerful beast tribes still remained active around Wei Country’s borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several battles with human cultivators, both sides suffered casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Qin Ming had dispatched Wu Jiang to continuously gather intelligence on the external cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, the current situation still favored Wei Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the spirit herb field, the second-rank spirit herbs for brewing the Void-Breaking Elixir had matured, and he also possessed the perfected demon core of the Two-Pupiled Demon Monkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming left Moonwatch Island again, mounted his Silver-Winged Frost Bee, and flew toward Canghai Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the spirit herb field, the second-rank spirit herbs used to brew Break-Space Pills had matured, and he now possessed the perfected-grade beast core of the Double-Pupil Demon Monkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still missing a few auxiliary ingredients, so he planned to travel to the Xiancheng to purchase them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also intended to observe and gather intelligence on the city’s current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not used any illusionary disguise this time but appeared in his true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming arrived outside Canghai Xiancheng. He retracted his Silver-Winged Frost Bee and descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not disguised himself this time; he appeared in his true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators below, seeing a Foundation Establishment elder descend, quickly scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Canghai Xiancheng had reopened to the outside world over the past year, but entry inspections had become far stricter than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming quickly passed the city guard’s inspection and entered the Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he visited Mirror Snow Pavilion to collect the spirit stones from his previous auction of Yulin Wine, receiving twelve high-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After conversing with Gu Qingzhao for half a day, Qin Ming sold all the spirit rice submitted by the Wu family to Mirror Snow Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spirit stone pouch swelled noticeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, at Gu Qingzhao’s enthusiastic invitation, he dined at Mirror Snow Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, Gu Qingzhao gifted Qin Ming a spirit artifact that greatly surprised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a second-rank spirit artifact—a spirit hoe named “Shennong Hoe”—said to be a relic left behind by an ancient spirit-plant sect, acquired by Mirror Snow Pavilion’s headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shennong Hoe appeared plain and unremarkable, resembling an ordinary spirit farmer’s hoe, yet concealed hidden power; when infused with magic power, it could effortlessly dig through several types of extremely hard spirit soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could also serve as a spirit artifact in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming cherished the Shennong Hoe; it could dig soil or strike enemies—two uses in one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, its greatest utility lay in farming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Mirror Snow Pavilion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming returned to the Dan Ding Pavilion in Canghai Xiancheng’s core district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing, seeing Qin Ming arrive after so long, looked at him with a hint of pouting resentment: “Sigh—it seems my beauty truly cannot compare to Gu Qingzhao of Mirror Snow Pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin Daofriend, after a whole year, you finally remember my Dan Ding Pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you auctioned a single jar of the unparalleled ‘Yulin Wine’ for Mirror Snow Pavilion—now everyone in Canghai Xiancheng knows of it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s lips twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maintaining good relations with Dan Ding Pavilion was crucial to obtaining his Golden Core pill formula—he couldn’t afford to mess up here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he forced a smile: “I’m here now. Lately, I’ve been occupied with affairs on the island and couldn’t spare the time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahem! As for the Yulin Wine, I still have a couple jars left in storage, and I was planning to sell one to your pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xu Jing’s pouting expression instantly transformed into a radiant smile: “Is this really true, Qin Daofriend?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe! I was just teasing you just now, Qin Daofriend. Your visit alone brings honor to our pavilion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! Young Qin, it’s been many days!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve long been dying to taste the legendary Yulin Wine—might I be fortunate enough to sample some today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, resonant voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Elder descended the stairs, his face beaming as he greeted Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! I didn’t realize Xu Elder was here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been too long—Qin Mou shall not leave until we’re both drunk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qin Ming was about to exchange pleasantries with Xu Elder,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming and Elder Xu’s expressions suddenly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous crash erupted, shaking Canghai Xiancheng violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Dan Ding Pavilion rocked violently several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming and Xu Elder’s expressions turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beast Attack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive alarm echoed across the entire Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third-rank superior formation activated fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Xiancheng,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third-rank upper-grade Beast King—the Devouring Sky Rat—loomed massive and towering, visible beyond the formation’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body stood dozens of zhang tall, like a small mountain; its demonic markings writhed and glowed as it suddenly opened its mouth and spat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[90] A jet of pitch-black liquid shot forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[91] SSZZZ! The black liquid, laden with intense corrosive and polluting energy, struck the third-rank formation, instantly billowing thick black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[92] (End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1314,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.217Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9910990b3b063e23504efe4b14d7060ec313ea27a826973a7145ecb2a6f1b342","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-243","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-241",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]