[{"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-47":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},2331920,4560,"Chapter 47: Alchemy Skills Make Major Progress","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>The winter of Yunze Dahuang arrived once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray mist shrouded the mountains, and the cold wind howled fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy snow fell over Qingyang Marketplace, yet it could not dampen the enthusiasm of the free cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets teemed with crowds, bustling and lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several months ago, Lingyu Gate and Jin Yun Valley began issuing tasks in sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as one completed the sect’s assigned tasks according to regulations, they would receive the promised generous rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were tasks supporting the front-line war camps, fighting against barbarian cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were tasks to travel to Wufeng Mountain and construct Yunze Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also tasks to hunt and exterminate various demonic beasts and gather spiritual herbs and materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of high-reward bounties targeting “Tribulation Cultivators” had even been posted—overall, extremely generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these tasks, the highest bounty was the most alluring: the legendary “Foundation Establishment Elixir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its difficulty, naturally, was easy to imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an ordinary free cultivator to participate in such tasks was tantamount to seeking death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the free cultivators still rushed forward one after another to claim them, like moths flying into flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath this wave of task recruitment, various cultivator groups around Qingyang Marketplace gradually emerged in droves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They began forming teams for joint expeditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had no interest whatsoever in these tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained as steady as an old dog, cultivating alone in his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently gazed at the [Weak Soul Force] X10 entry in his spiritual sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to strengthen his soul today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s mind shifted, and one white word-leaf vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A searing, unbearable swelling pain surged into his mind, as if something were violently tearing within his spiritual sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum～ When he came to his senses, sweat drenched his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect strengthening the soul would hurt this much,” Qin Ming gritted his teeth, his face pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he clearly sensed his soul had grown significantly stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nine more left!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming hardened his resolve and continued using the [Weak Soul Force] entries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After using all ten [Weak Soul Force] entries, Qin Ming’s soul force had more than doubled from its original level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current soul strength was likely two to three times that of cultivators at the same realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me try refining again with Su Yuqing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming felt the strengthened soul, as if his confidence had returned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Su Yuqing’s house in the shantytown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Qin, I advise you to give up—you truly lack the talent for alchemy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you persist like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Qin Ming’s stubborn determination, Su Yuqing tried to reason with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled faintly and replied, “I’d like to try one last time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, then do as you wish. Sigh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing, seeing he couldn’t dissuade him, let it be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat down, brewed another pot of spiritual tea, and began sipping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming entered the alchemy chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed all the prepared spiritual herbs and materials on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he began extracting the medicinal base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he intended to refine a Rank One Low-grade elixir—Soul-Returning Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming discovered that, with his strengthened soul, alchemy proceeded unusually smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The differences were obvious in the steps of extracting the medicinal base and blending ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It flowed almost effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming opened the fire valve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Flames surged up from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming began evenly heating the alchemy furnace according to the Fire Control techniques in the “Fire Timing Chapter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the timing was right, he waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pre-mixed medicinal base within the vessel flew into the furnace under his will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming focused his mind, controlling the fire while merging the medicinal base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing sipped his tea, occasionally glancing into the alchemy chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t care whether Qin Ming could produce a Low-grade elixir—he worried that if Qin Ming lost control, he might blow up his house. “Sigh～ What a fool, why won’t he listen?” “How deep is his obsession?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I told you—it’s impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing shook his head and sighed, then lifted his cup and took a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu! At that moment, a crisp crack echoed from the alchemy chamber. “Puff!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing spat out his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted in disbelief. “No way—success on the first try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately rose and rushed into the alchemy chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fragrant elixir scent filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the furnace lay five green-colored pills, fully formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming waved his hand, and the five Soul-Returning Pills landed in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This—this—this—you succeeded?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing could hardly believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that even with his own talent, his progress in refining Low-grade elixirs had been roughly the same as Qin Ming’s now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, just luck!” Qin Ming beamed, his heart surging with excitement—finally, success! This meant he had officially become a Rank One Low-grade Alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing suddenly looked enlightened. “Ah, right—you’ve only studied for a short while. Probably just a lucky fluke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming placed the five Soul-Returning Pills into a jade vial and stored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Su, I’d like to try refining a Qi Condensation Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing frowned—he thought Qin Ming was reaching too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Qin, think carefully—Qi Condensation Pills are for mid-Qi Refining cultivators to increase their base. Their difficulty far exceeds that of Soul-Returning Pills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t rush.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qin Ming insisted: “I still want to try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do as you please—I’m not the one wasting my spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Su Yuqing returned to his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming cleaned the furnace and prepared to refine the Qi Condensation Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formula and steps for the Qi Condensation Pill were deeply etched in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All procedures proceeded methodically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing held his teacup, his attention entirely fixed on the alchemy chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puff!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A muffled explosion came from the chamber, followed by the stench of burnt herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh—I told you, you can’t be lucky every time. Brother Qin still won’t believe me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One batch of Soul-Returning Pills gave him false confidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing shook his head as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the alchemy chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming rested his chin in his hand, staring at the furnace, his face showing no great discouragement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully recalled every detail of the previous refining process, each step vividly replaying in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming narrowed his eyes, a flash of insight gleaming within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have understood something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately restarted the furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Puchī~” A muffled sound echoed from the alchemy chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing stuffed a bite of pastry into her mouth and shook her head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Failed again.” Qin Ming frowned, gesturing with his hand to draw the several ruined pills from the furnace into his palm, examining them closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a faint smile curled at the corner of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Qin Ming stared closely, he saw that the pill in his hand had already taken shape over half its form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a little more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming began his third attempt at refining the Qi Condensation Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt it firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the strengthening of his spiritual soul, his ability to precisely control the dosage of herbal essences, ingredient ratios, and flame control had improved dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, when extracting herbal essences or mixing ingredients, he could do so with perfect accuracy, without the slightest error.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing, growing bored, was about to rise and prepare a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu! A crystal-clear cry rang out from his alchemy chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuqing froze as if struck by lightning, her body locked in place, her foot lifted but unable to move forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1275,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0dd395f6b6caca9daf019e5d21c8c0a4479b82a0771c5e54f177b2fad2e80a54","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-48","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-46",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]