[{"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-43":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},2331916,4560,"Chapter 43: Thorn Spell","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>“Crack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden thunderclap exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire shantytown was wrapped in gray mist; the sky was thick with dark clouds, and pedestrians in the alleys gradually vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden heavy rainstorm began to fall over Qingyang Market and the shantytown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash! Qin Ming had just been focusing his attention, accelerating the growth of the black withered vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was startled by the sudden downpour and took shelter under the eaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze locked tightly on the black withered vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the effect of the [Accelerate] term, it began to grow slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely different from the frantic speed of the spiritual plants he had accelerated before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black withered vine sprouted three or four ink-colored vines, covered entirely in sharp thorns, emitting a seductive black radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by looking, Qin Ming knew the thorns contained deadly poison! When the black vines grew to about one zhang in length, their growth stopped completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several dozen ink-colored flower buds had formed on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two of them spontaneously emitted two golden terms: [Name]: Withered Blood Poison Vine [Term]: Thorn Spell (Maturity 1%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name]: Withered Blood Poison Vine [Term]: Abundant Blood Qi (Maturity 1%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Withered Blood Poison Vine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of confusion crossed Qin Ming’s face—he had never seen this plant in any spiritual plant manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately pulled out Master Shi Yenong’s “Compendium of Rare Spiritual Plants” and began searching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long moments passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming found no trace whatsoever of “Withered Blood Poison Vine” in the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could even a Master of Spiritual Plants not know this vine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprised him even more—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After using the [Accelerate] term just now, it had only caused this Withered Blood Poison Vine to bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this had been a Golden Spirit Rice plant, it would have been ready for harvest immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the maturation period of this Withered Blood Poison Vine was extremely long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the two terms that had just appeared made Qin Ming’s heart itch with desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spiritual sense still held nine [Accelerate] terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming gritted his teeth and used another [Accelerate].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flower buds of the Withered Blood Poison Vine gradually bloomed in the downpour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black flowers looked intensely alluring, shaped like withered palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of one [Accelerate] term had been consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Withered Blood Poison Vine’s maturity reached 20%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So hungry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like one [Accelerate] isn’t enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Increase the dosage!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming used another [Accelerate] term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For seven straight days, Qin Ming didn’t sleep or rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used five [Accelerate] terms in succession, finally ripening the fruit of the Withered Blood Poison Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It bore over a dozen blood-colored fruits, each the size of a walnut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming carefully plucked the fruits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, two green term leaves appeared in his spiritual sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thorn Spell]: Requires a spiritual plant seed as a medium; can be buried underground—when a beast or cultivator steps on the seed, thorns will ensnare them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can also be thrown directly to trap enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spell’s power depends on the strength of the spiritual seed—the stronger the seed, the better the effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still a set of linked terms?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming looked at the fruit in his hand and casually cracked one open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside were dozens of tiny black spiritual seeds, no bigger than sesame grains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this one fruit contained twenty to thirty spiritual seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this many Withered Blood Poison Vine seeds, he’d have enough for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming immediately focused his mind on the [Thorn Spell] term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flood of spell knowledge filled his mind; he quickly mastered the method of casting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need to find a place to practice.” “After all, this black withered vine is impervious to fire and water, immune to blades and spears.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And it carries deadly poison—surely its power can’t be weak?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Qin Ming\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately picked up his spiritual hoe and stepped out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dared not go far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the woods near the spiritual fields, he found a random spot and concealed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black-furred wild boar appeared in his line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was casually rooting around, snuffling left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He formed a hand seal and cast Thorn Spell, flinging one Withered Blood Poison Vine seed straight at the boar! *Ssssh!* Suddenly, a thick cluster of black vines erupted beneath the boar’s legs, covered in thorns, wrapping it tightly! The boar didn’t even have time to squeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black, seductive poison thorns instantly pierced its thick, tough hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boar’s eyes rolled white, its spirit instantly dimmed—as if its soul had been rapidly stripped away by some force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It froze completely, not struggling at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two breaths passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once-living boar had become a shriveled corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the cluster of black thorn vines rapidly retreated, transforming into a dark red blood pearl that fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange light flashed in Qin Ming’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out, drawing the blood pearl into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning the pearl with his spiritual sense, he found it contained not only the boar’s entire essence-blood, but also its spiritual core, trapped within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What use is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a flash of insight struck him—he instinctively recalled the Withered Blood Poison Vine planted in the flowerbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this test, Qin Ming’s heart surged with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had a completely new understanding of the Thorn Spell’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though everything had happened quickly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had still caught it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The poison of the Withered Blood Poison Vine seems capable of directly corroding the soul.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This technique will become a deadly secret weapon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under surprise conditions, even a Qi Refining late-stage cultivator could be caught off-guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the blood pearl he had just obtained near the Withered Blood Poison Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the vine encountered the blood pearl, it seemed ravenously thirsty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It whipped its vines, snatching up the pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly absorbed and digested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing this, the Withered Blood Poison Vine calmed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its black poison thorns appeared even more seductive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected—the Thorn Spell cast from this Withered Blood Poison Vine seed—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can replenish the mother plant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though I used five [Accelerate] terms, this was worth it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming felt the mysterious connection between himself and the poison vine deepen another step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Withered Blood Poison Vine still had tremendous potential for growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming also looked forward to this with great anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered for a while, considering his future plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he would prepare to further ripen the Blood Locust Rice; he currently possessed two [Quality Upgrade] entries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flavor of Supreme Blood Locust Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He very much wanted to try it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Qin Ming was thinking, the message talisman on his person stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a message from the Administration Hall of Lingyu Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comrade Qin, you have now cultivated three different Type-One Mid-Grade spiritual plants this year, meeting the qualifications for promotion to Mid-Grade Spiritual Planter. If you have time, please come to the Administration Hall for the assessment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Additionally, the lease for the Ruan family compound has expired, and the restrictions have been lifted; Comrade Qin may move in at any time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1212,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","831119d1c9bd6c1fcb9067acbb9ed9e0157cb49ed69eb69dc535c77b56f4ea87","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-44","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-42",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]