[{"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-66":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},2331939,4560,"Chapter 66: Preparing to Depart (Requesting Follows—Entering Round Two of PK)","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-66",66,"\u003Cp>\"Since Qin Dao You  has made up his mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I won’t press further—only hope we can strengthen cooperation in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao sensed Qin Ming’s firm stance; she knew it was impossible to win him over in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she wasn’t in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was plenty of time ahead; gradual contact wouldn’t hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Qin Ming remained in Qingyang Market, opportunities would always arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The negotiations concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao rose and saw Qin Ming off to the ground floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then instructed Shopkeeper Liao to deliver the spirit materials Qin Ming required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gu Qingzhao left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming said to Shopkeeper Liao: \"Shopkeeper, I wish to purchase a flight magic treasure—do you have anything better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao’s expression darkened; he had just been lamenting Qin Ming’s refusal to become a guest advisor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course we do! Qin Dao You , I won’t hide it—our airship magic treasures are top-tier in this market.\" Upon hearing another sale was coming, Liao instantly perked up, his face lighting with warm smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few days, Qin Ming would depart for Lingyu Men’s branch in Yunhuang Marsh; though not far from the market, he’d need an airship to get there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond Qingyang Market, Yunze Dahuang teemed with bandit cultivators and high-rank beasts—dangers lurked everywhere, perilous beyond measure; caution was paramount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his storage bag held the four men’s airships, they were all standard Lingyu Men equipment—he dared not use them openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming intended to buy one superior airship outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao led him to the Alchemy Hall and introduced each item:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the most basic low-grade Green Leaf Airship—most cultivators use this type, priced at fifty spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mid-grade flight treasure: Five-Petal Wind Chariot—excellent value, popular among cultivators with some resources, priced at one hundred spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High-grade flight treasure: Flowing Light Flying Carpet—enchanting three wind-element arrays, blazingly fast, rivaling a Qi Refining peak cultivator’s full-speed flight—crafted by Master Jin from the Magic Artifact Hall, priced at six hundred spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flight magic treasures were generally cheaper than other types.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming carefully examined the flight treasures and cut straight to the point: \"Do you have anything faster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao was stunned by the question—still too slow? \"Yes, yes! Of course we do!\" He immediately nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then retrieved two treasures: a flying sword and a flying shuttle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Dao You , these two flight treasures are no ordinary pieces—they’re masterworks of Artisan Fang Yezi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Jipin  flying sword, named Piercing Void Shadow Blade, contains five wind-element speed arrays, optimized for explosive acceleration—its top speed rivals a Foundation Establishment cultivator’s normal flight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priced at nine hundred spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Liao stole a glance at Qin Ming’s reaction; seeing no response, he pressed on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\" Jipin  flying shuttle: Spirit Light Shuttle—equipped with six wind-element speed arrays and one protective array, offering limited defense; at full speed, it matches a Foundation Establishment cultivator’s maximum flight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But full-speed flight consumes immense magic power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priced at one thousand three hundred and fifty spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, magic treasures recently dropped in price—otherwise, this Spirit Light Shuttle would’ve cost far more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming stared at the unassuming Spirit Light Shuttle, pondered briefly, then decided: \"Alright, I’ll take this one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my! Qin Dao You  truly has an eagle’s eye!\" Shopkeeper Liao beamed—another big sale, and he promptly flattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After discount, it’s one thousand two hundred and fifteen—let me round it down for you: one thousand two hundred spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transaction concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao warmly saw Qin Ming off, watching until his figure vanished, then murmured: \"Qin Dao You ’s status as a mid-grade alchemist truly sets him apart—his spending is so lavish!\" Now, every time he saw Qin Dao You  pull out spirit stones, it looked effortlessly elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming followed Qingyang Market’s main road back to Qingliang Cottage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to activate the barrier to enter when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate next door suddenly opened, revealing a bald, white-haired old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He radiated the aura of Qi Refining peak cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man froze upon seeing Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled and stepped forward, bowing courteously: \"You must be Qin Dao You ? I’m Master Yan—I just moved in. We’ll be neighbors now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Yan.\" Qin Ming promptly returned the bow; they were now acquainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through conversation, Qin Ming learned this Yan elder was also a mid-grade alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a coincidence—but Qin Ming didn’t reveal he himself was a mid-grade alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Dao You , when I registered at the Administration Hall, they told me you’re a mid-grade spirit plant cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing you so young, your Dao path is boundless!\" Master Yan praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Qin Dao You , I’ve met all the neighbors around here—your next-door neighbors are the Feng brothers, beast hunters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two courtyards across the way—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ding-shaped courtyard belongs to Master Huang, a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator and top-tier artificer, chief artificer at the Magic Artifact Hall in the market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Bing-shaped courtyard belongs to Master Lin, also Qi Refining peak, a mid-grade array master—all are lone cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Feng brothers, whom he’d met once, he knew nothing of the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Master Yan’s words, Qin Ming realized he’d suddenly gained so many new neighbors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all were formidable lone cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Yan, seeing Qin Ming’s surprise, chuckled: \"Heh, not just you—I was stunned too when I arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already spoken with them—we lone cultivators struggle; meeting here across heaven and earth is fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I plan to host a small exchange gathering, just to get to know each other—let’s meet at my courtyard for a day. What do you think, Qin Dao You ?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paused—he personally disliked such social events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since they were neighbors, he replied: \"I’ll follow Master Yan’s lead, but I’m traveling in a few days—can’t make it soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem! The Feng brothers are out hunting beasts—let’s set it a month from now.\" Master Yan considered, then asked, \"Qin Dao You , how does that sound? I’ll send you a message talisman then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agreed. I’ll be punctual.\" Qin Ming nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged a few more pleasantries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Yan had matters to attend to and took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered, closed the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming sighed heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why so many high-cultivation cultivators all at once? The pressure is mounting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t get arrogant—I must stay low-key.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1067,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","bc95a3bbcf7e6a45c1f5f3e2b904b2725964924d2633ffcba26e97c975f46808","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-67","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-65",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]