[{"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-51":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},2331924,4560,"Chapter 51: Talks Break Down","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>Qin Ming was secretly astonished; Jiang Kun’s display of resources and resolve was no small matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party’s intentions were already crystal clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply wanted to win over Qin Ming, this mid-grade spirit cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To hand over the exclusive channel for Beast Fang Rice to Jiang Kun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a high price could easily attract a top-grade spirit cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I trust you, Brother Qin, understand the art of choice—you are a rare talent of our sect, and you ought to stand with your own. I can also purchase Beast Fang Rice at the same price; does Gu Qingzhao of the Mirror Snow Pavilion even promise you a Bone-Marrow Cleansing Pill, a breakthrough elixir?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Kun smiled as he spoke, his words earnest and reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Qin Ming were an ordinary cultivator, he would find it nearly impossible to resist the temptation of this breakthrough elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Kun was right—Gu Qingzhao of the Mirror Snow Pavilion had only offered Qin Ming a permit to reside in the marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Jiang Kun’s offer, it was worlds apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jiang Kun did not know Qin Ming had already broken through to low-grade alchemist; with his spiritual soul strengthened, crafting a Bone-Marrow Cleansing Pill was merely a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Qin Ming now primarily cultivated body refinement arts, and his magic power remained at Qi Refining Stage Four—he had no immediate need for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m afraid I must disappoint you, Brother Jiang. My cultivation is shallow, and I have no use for the Bone-Marrow Cleansing Pill. As for the spirit rice, I wish to decide for myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took a deep breath and returned all the items to the jade box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Kun’s smile froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never imagined such generous terms could fail to sway Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His elaborate efforts to win Qin Ming over stemmed from two reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he valued Qin Ming’s spirit cultivation talent—having risen to mid-grade spirit cultivator in just a few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he mastered the most difficult of spirit cultivation techniques: the Advanced Spirit Rain Scripture—truly remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Jiang Kun had already sent people to investigate and confirmed Qin Ming’s close ties with Su Yuqing, the top-grade alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year’s Spirit Cultivator Registry of the Shen Yu Sect’s Executive Hall recorded Qin Ming cultivating top-grade and supreme spirit plants for Su Yuqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on past experience,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s chances of advancing to top-grade spirit cultivator by year’s end were very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he possessed Su Yuqing’s network of influential connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a talent was well worth Jiang Kun’s investment and recruitment into his own camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, Jiang Kun’s own Ming Zhen Pavilion competed directly with the Mirror Snow Pavilion; binding Qin Ming firmly to his side would deal a significant blow to Gu Qingzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the sect had already banned private sales of spirit rice among farmers,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if Qin Ming hoarded the Beast Fang Rice and refused to sell to either side, Jiang Kun could find no fault or leverage against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said Qin Ming’s three mu of Beast Fang Rice would yield this year—all of it premium quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did Gu Qingzhao covet it; Jiang Kun himself was equally eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply leveraging the exclusivity of this premium Beast Fang Rice could instantly establish the Ming Zhen Pavilion’s reputation, carrying considerable strategic significance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Hah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true—I forgot you currently have no use for the Bone-Marrow Cleansing Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about this: I replace it with an equivalent quantity of Spirit Gathering Pills?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Kun’s mind raced—he suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your kindness, Brother Jiang, but my decision is final. I wish to manage my spirit fields myself. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.” Qin Ming declined outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw clearly—he was not fooled by the offerings before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of Jiang Kun’s crowd were trustworthy; aligning with them would one day force him to return everything, plus interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! Brother Qin, have you truly thought this through? If you choose to cooperate with Gu Qingzhao, the sect’s rules will not spare you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Kun’s smile vanished; his expression turned dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed Qin Ming, a mere spirit farmer, would be easy to manipulate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little bribe would have sufficed to bring him to heel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this boy was utterly impervious to persuasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Kun’s patience began to evaporate; frost settled on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly! He unleashed his full Qi Refining Stage Nine magic power aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cold, piercing eyes locked onto Qin Ming, as if trying to crush him with pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Qin, are you certain you won’t reconsider?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing bribery had failed, Jiang Kun switched to intimidation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>facing the aura pressure of a Qi Refining Stage Nine cultivator, Qin Ming would have been unable to stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, his body refinement art was one step from entering the late stage; the pressure meant little to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Qin Ming feigned unbearable strain, his face pale, forcing himself upright as he staggered out in farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the private room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the short cultivator Chen Ziang spotted Qin Ming emerging and hurried over with a grin. “How’d it go? Did you seal the deal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming ignored him entirely and descended the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What?” Chen Ziang’s eyes darted, then he rushed into the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing all the items still on the table and Jiang Kun’s murderous expression, he instantly understood: the negotiation had collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Jiang, that kid—” Chen Ziang ventured cautiously, steeling himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Jiang Kun’s temper well—angering him meant becoming his immediate scapegoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An ungrateful wretch. Give him an inch, and he thinks he’s a lord!” Jiang Kun’s voice dripped with cold venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since this brat refuses to cooperate, we won’t let him benefit Gu Qingzhao. Find the right opportunity—take him out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ziang’s face twisted in unease. “Brother Jiang, this kid’s not easy to touch—he’s a mid-grade spirit cultivator. Word is several Elders from the Inner Sect’s Spirit Herb Valley have begun taking notice of him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph. I want it cleaned up—leave no trace. Do I need to teach you how?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Yes! Yes! I understand—I’ll lead the team myself. Afterward, blame it on bandits. Hehehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Ming Zhen Pavilion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>along the main street of Qingyang Marketplace,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s expression shifted between dark and light—he had fully enraged Jiang Kun and his crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered long and hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and walked toward Ju Xuan Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Xuan Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Shopkeeper Liao saw Qin Ming arrive, he immediately set down his ledgers and rushed out with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Qin, what brings you here today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A drink? Or something you wish to purchase?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming stated his purpose: “I have urgent business—I wish to see Lord Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao froze. Seeing Qin Ming’s grave expression, he dared not delay and immediately led him upstairs to report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the seventh-floor private room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after receiving permission, Qin Ming entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao was as usual—burning spirit incense, sipping tea, studying a scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming entered and spoke bluntly, laying out the entire matter to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had decided: rather than fail to deliver Beast Fang Rice at year’s end, he’d explain everything now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent Jiang Kun from sowing discord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Gu Qingzhao’s eyebrows slightly furrowed. She set down her scripture; the spirit incense beside her began to drift and scatter erratically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room’s atmosphere grew heavy and still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1237,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5bbe9096266affca8f412283cbb691b492b7d5a5489aba8598e91a7f8b9e5654","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-52","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-50",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]