[{"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-245":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},2332118,4560,"Chapter 245: Arrival of Aid and the News of Death","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-245",245,"\u003Cp>“Alas—we must withdraw from here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu gazed at the situation outside; even as a pseudo-Jin Dan elder, a profound sense of helplessness surged within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately called to Qin Ming, preparing to use a Teleportation Talisman to exit Canghai Xiancheng via the teleportation array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was more than eager for the elder to activate the teleportation array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was almost impatient. “Elder Xu is right—let’s leave at once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zing! A brilliant, earth-shattering sword light transformed into a white streak dozens of zhang long, slicing across the sky with unstoppable force, arriving in an instant! The third-rank Earth-Shaking Bear King, locked in battle with Canghai True Person, suddenly felt a chilling sense of danger from behind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It abandoned its fight with Nalan Xi and whirled around to summon a demonic technique in defense—Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with its thick hide and tough flesh, the ferocious sword qi carved a horrifying gash across its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless demonic blood gushed forth like a spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wei Guo’s foremost swordsman, Wei Wuyi had drawn blood with every strike since achieving Jin Dan—and now he had wounded a third-rank beast king! Roar! The Earth-Shaking Bear King roared in fury and alarm, looking up to see a tall, jade-faced man in a high crown, like a divine sword unsheathed, flying toward the Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man had not yet arrived—but his sword had already struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following closely behind was another Jin Dan elder from Xuanxi Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Canghai True Person and Xuan Yu Laozu, locked in fierce combat with the beast kings, sensed the arrival of Wei Wuyi, the newly elevated Jin Dan elder of Lei Yuanzong, and the other Jin Dan elder from Xuanxi Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their taut nerves instantly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Qin Ming and the others from Dan Ding Ge, who had just prepared to flee via the teleportation array, halted and turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yue’s face lit up with joy. “It’s Elder Wan coming to our aid!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Wei Laozu of Lei Yuanzong too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu looked up at the battlefield, let out a long breath, and sighed, “This crisis is finally resolved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t need to flee via teleportation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming also turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the Xiancheng’s sky, two more Jin Dan elders had joined the human side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upper-tier battle, moments ago on the brink of collapse, was instantly reversed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Wei Wuyi, whose heavenly-grade spiritual root had granted him Jin Dan power far exceeding that of ordinary Jin Dan cultivators—he struck with one sword and severely wounded the Earth-Shaking Bear King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Wan Laozu from Xuanxi Valley, who had arrived with him, possessed extraordinary abilities; the four Jin Dan elders joined forces to quickly drive the three beast kings into retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even severed one of the Bear King’s paws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the tide turn, the three beast kings fled in panic, retreating back into the Beast Roar Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast beasts had come swiftly—and retreated just as fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They followed their kings, withdrawing like a receding tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Canghai Xiancheng defenders seized the chance to exterminate every beast that had breached the city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the northwestern district of the outer city, where the defensive array had been breached first, suffered the worst damage—many nearby cultivators lay dead or wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>thanks to the timely reinforcements from Wei Wuyi and Wan Laozu, the inner city and core zones were spared major beast incursions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming gazed at the outer city, wreathed in smoke and fire, and sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Qin, since the Xiancheng’s crisis is resolved, please come upstairs for a chat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Xiancheng authorities will handle the aftermath.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu’s expression returned to normal, gesturing politely to Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded and followed the two up to Dan Ding Ge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the beast tide had just receded; leaving the city now would likely be unsafe—he’d wait and observe before making any move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three sat in a private room, sipping spirit tea, slowly recovering from the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only because our sect’s two Jin Dan elders came to reinforce Wei Guo could the Xiancheng survive this disaster!” Elder Xu sighed after sipping his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jing beside him nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qin Ming frowned deeply, as if lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Qin, are you worried about something?” Xu Jing poured him more tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took the tea, speaking uncertainly: “This beast tide seems… unusual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As I understand, the three beast clans striking the Xiancheng were scattered far apart across the Beast Roar Mountains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet from what we just witnessed, they displayed unprecedented unity—as if someone behind the scenes was giving orders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even the three leading beast kings set aside their ancient grudges to attack the Xiancheng together. I’ve heard the Earth-Shaking Bear Clan and the Horned Deer Clan have always been mortal enemies—how could they now unite?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xu and Xu Jing suddenly realized—listening to Qin Ming’s analysis, a chilling suspicion crept into their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you suggesting…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That the earlier retreat of the beast tide back into the Beast Roar Mountains was a ruse—and something far more powerful is manipulating them from behind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded without confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relief Elder Xu and Xu Jing had just felt was instantly shrouded in gloom again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alas—this matter must wait until our sect’s two elders return. I’ll inquire and hear their thoughts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Qin Ming’s speculation, if this dire scenario were true, then Dan Ding Ge’s operations in Canghai Xiancheng would have to be abandoned and evacuated as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, losses could be minimized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, I came here to purchase a batch of spirit materials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, I have a jar of Yulin Wine and some elixirs to sell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous topic had been too heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming immediately changed the subject, addressing the Xu family grandfather and granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh—ah, we nearly forgot the main business!” Elder Xu’s eyes lit up instantly at Qin Ming’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the heavy atmosphere in the room eased slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming listed his needs and made a large purchase—containing not only the auxiliary materials needed to refine Po Xu Dan, but also other everyday cultivation items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Qin Ming sensed that after this, he might not return to Canghai Xiancheng for a very long time. ‘Once a sanctuary for cultivators, now a storm’s epicenter.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transaction concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides felt considerably more cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Qin Ming, whose large purchase at Dan Ding Ge brought smiles not only to Xu Jing but even to the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alas—I observe that Young Master Qin’s alchemical talent rivals even Master Gong Sun Yang of our valley.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Surely you’re not far from breaking through to the third-rank Master realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder… when our valley’s Alchemy Tower reopens in three years, whether we’ll be able to select a few disciples with exceptional alchemical talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s heart stirred at the mention of three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his expression remained calm as he humbly replied, “The third-rank Master realm is still far beyond me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three then shifted to other topics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a cup of tea passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock knock! Suddenly, a servant knocked on the door and respectfully reported:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Xu, a cultivator of Foundation Establishment rank named Lu is outside and urgently requests to meet Senior Qin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming frowned, then told the two, “Wait a moment—I’ll go see what it is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurried downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he entered the main hall, he saw Lu Wanjun covered in wounds, weeping uncontrollably. Ignoring her injuries, she stepped forward, bowed, and choked out: “Senior Qin, my master—he’s dying…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He… wants to see you one last time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s face darkened instantly upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?! Brother Lu…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many cultivators had died in Canghai Xiancheng today—but he never imagined Lu Liang, a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, was among them! “What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take me there at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Qin Ming’s bond with Lu Liang was not deep, they had known each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Liang had helped him many times—he held genuine fondness for the master and disciple pair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Lu Wanjun’s guidance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the two arrived at a tent in the outer city of Canghai Xiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they entered, they saw Lu Liang lying on a bed, barely breathing, his face as white as paper, two fatal penetrating wounds on his chest and abdomen still oozing blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming probed him with his spiritual sense—Lu Liang’s dantian had been shattered by immense force; his entire cultivation base was destroyed, beyond even divine healing, irrecoverable. ‘Alas—this cruel cultivation world: even those in high positions, if they slip even slightly, cannot escape death and the dissolution of their Dao.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1438,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.217Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2d12d438173e4dba2544cac5135708f8521ae109bcefe08ad0f3a3527db914ad","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-246","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-244",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]