[{"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-697":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},2332570,4560,"Chapter 697: The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-697",697,"\u003Cp>\"May I ask how this fellow Daoist is addressed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon this boundless sea, everything is decided by strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Xuan Shiren, constrained by the overwhelming pressure of the bearded giant before him, had no choice but to lower his stance and ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My surname is Long,\" Qin Ming replied in a deep, rumbling voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh Hehe ! So you're Daoist Long, a pleasure to make your acquaintance!\" Black Xuan Shiren didn't inquire about his origins—everyone here came to the black market to sell stolen goods or procure supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then added quickly: \"Daoist Long, there is currently no fourth-rank or higher extraterrestrial metal on Black Abyss Island, but I do have sources of information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are two options. First, Daoist Long can offer a reward, and I'll have my people scour for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much you're willing to pay is entirely up to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long will it take?\" Qin Ming asked calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Xuan Shiren smiled broadly. \"Fast, a few days; slow, a few months—I'm confident in that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Daoist Long, the price you offer mustn't be too low—it must match the value of fourth-rank or higher extraterrestrial metal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what's the second method?\" Qin Ming nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Xuan Shiren chuckled. \"The second method is that we provide Daoist Long with precise information on the extraterrestrial metal—but whether you can obtain it depends entirely on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll only charge a small fee for the information—nothing excessive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming pondered briefly, leaned forward, and his gaze blazed like fire: \"I'll take both!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Black Xuan Shiren hadn't expected such a generous patron today. He forced a smile. \"Of course, that's perfectly acceptable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask, Daoist Long, what price are you willing to pay for information on fourth-rank extraterrestrial metal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming produced a delicate jade vial and placed it before Black Xuan Shiren. \"As long as the fourth-rank extraterrestrial metal is of sufficient quality, it can be exchanged for this Ice-Heart Jade Soul Pill in my hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice-Heart Jade Soul Pill!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Xuan Shiren took the vial, opened it, confirmed its contents, and was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was a fourth-rank elixir used to overcome the heart demon tribulation of Nascent Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes: great reward attracts brave men. Many will surely be willing to trade their most precious treasures for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Long, rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave this matter to me—I'll deliver what you need within two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Xuan Shiren's eyes gleamed with excitement; this transaction would net him considerable profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the other information on extraterrestrial metal you mentioned?\" Qin Ming asked calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Xuan Shiren froze, then pulled out a jade slip from his storage pouch, flicked it with his finger, and handed it to Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Daoist Long is so straightforward—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give you this piece of information for free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Decades ago, reliable reports confirmed that a meteorite fell on Ao Bie Island, emitting the aura of a fourth-rank spiritual mineral—likely concealing high-grade extraterrestrial metal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... this island lies in a peculiar location, within the territory of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace's sea clan, and is also the lair of a shape-shifting great demon. Acquiring this treasure will be extremely difficult...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thus, only cunning can succeed: lure away the shape-shifting demon, then sneak onto the island to seize the extraterrestrial meteor metal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he gave the information, Black Xuan Shiren also warned Qin Ming of the island's complex dangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This Black Xuan Shiren is surprisingly honest—no wonder he's managed this black market so long.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ao Bie Island... Eastern Sea demonic clan?\" Qin Ming took the jade slip and scanned it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked: \"Daoist Black Xuan, do you know the exact cultivation level of the shape-shifting demon on Ao Bie Island?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erm... that sea area is extremely dangerous; few cultivators dare go there. But a few have barely escaped alive. The demon on Ao Bie Island is likely at the peak of the fourth-rank early stage—just one step from entering the middle stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But after so many years, it's hard to say now—it's up to Daoist Long's judgment,\" Black Xuan Shiren said in exhaustive detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Daoist Long doesn't need much extraterrestrial metal, why not wait two days on the island? I should be able to deliver some by then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to risk going to Ao Bie Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paid no heed; he rose and said directly: \"Daoist Black Xuan, please begin gathering it. I'll return in a few days to collect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few more words, he departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Qin Ming left, the purple-robed female cultivator trembled and asked: \"Master, he won't really go to Ao Bie Island to retrieve the treasure, will he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! I've told him all I know. Whether he listens is his business. If he dies on Ao Bie Island, it's none of my concern,\" Black Xuan Shiren said dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple-robed woman asked again: \"His strength is so formidable—he must be an extremely powerful Nascent Soul cultivator. I wonder where he comes from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Immortal Mansion Gathering is about to begin; all sorts of demons and monsters are emerging. There are plenty of reclusive, eccentric old masters. You must learn to read the situation carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I hadn't returned in time, you'd already be dead in that Long man's hands. Had he truly fought, even I would have had to retreat three miles,\" Black Xuan Shiren said, his eyes glinting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple-robed woman nodded frantically; the events just now still left her shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Black Abyss Island, Qin Ming followed the map on the jade slip and flew straight toward Ao Bie Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even against shape-shifting demons, as long as they weren't late-stage, he now had no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with the Gouyu Golden Light Mirror in his possession, its full-health kill threshold of over four thousand years meant he could walk unchallenged—unless he encountered a beast with absurd longevity or a Nascent Soul cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his firm confidence in his current strength. \"It's just a piece of extraterrestrial metal—not a fight to the death with a shape-shifting demon-saint. Worst case, I can trade for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming thought thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he preferred peace, valued forging good relations, and avoided unnecessary conflict—peaceful exchange was always best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rode the Lingxiao Treasure Chariot into the territory of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace's demonic clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering this sea region, the number of cultivators visible gradually dwindled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This area was classified as a dangerous sea zone, patrolled by terrifying sea kings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later, Qin Ming entered a pitch-black sea region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression suddenly changed! In the distance appeared a small black island, shaped like a giant turtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The island was covered in black rocks and sharp spires, yet above it hovered a massive cloud of spiritual energy, shaped like a funnel, violently pouring inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, what's happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tian Rat stood on Qin Ming's shoulder, gazing toward the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't Ao Bie Island supposed to have only one shape-shifting demon? This sight... doesn't seem right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than the spiritual energy cloud above vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM-KRAK! Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast, terrifying black tribulation cloud rapidly coalesced. After a moment of brewing, devastating lightning crashed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn! Shape-shifting tribulation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Tian Rat clung tightly to Qin Ming, hiding behind him and shrieking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming also stared at Ao Bie Island, now engulfed in lightning, and furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, he extended his spiritual sense inward and saw a massive black tortoise, over thirty zhang tall, undergoing the shape-shifting heavenly tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attention fixed on a spiritual plant nearby. Its features clearly marked it as a small, emerald-green tea tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this tiny tea tree didn't vanish under the shape-shifting lightning—it absorbed the thunder energy, radiating a lush, verdant vitality!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver-blue lightning arcs danced across the two-foot-tall spiritual tea tree, astonishingly divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to its small size and location in a rocky corner, the black tortoise likely hadn't noticed it, too focused on its own tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the terrifying lightning net continued to fall, after absorbing sufficient electrical power, the strange tea tree slowly grew taller by an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had never encountered such a miraculous tea tree in his knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It grows and sprouts under tribulation lightning—likely a fourth-rank or higher spiritual plant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stood observing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A furious, icy snarl echoed from nearby space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a fierce, dominant fist shadow struck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming tossed Shi Tian Rat into the Small Spirit Realm, then clenched his five fingers into a fist and slammed it toward his left rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! CRACK! A violent collision rang through the air; the shockwave spread, stirring massive tidal waves across the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black figure was flung backward, then barely stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming remained utterly unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him appeared a black-clad, square-faced middle-aged man, staring at him with stunned disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you? Why do you covet my Ao Bie Island?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming's gaze was calm. Seeing the thick demonic power radiating from the man, he needed no thought—he knew this was the shape-shifting demon dwelling on Ao Bie Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retracted his fist and said calmly: \"I am Daoist Long. I came here to trade for some items—no ill intent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask your name? Is that your offspring undergoing the shape-shifting heavenly tribulation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the bearded giant speak thus, the black-clad man relaxed slightly—but remained wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, among humans, many were deceitful and untrustworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Ao Feng, the Black Rock Demon Saint of the Eastern Sea. What you said is correct,\" said the black-clad man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the Black Rock Demon Saint was deeply startled—he had just exchanged a punch with this human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his formidable demonic physique, he had been forced onto the defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had not used his full strength, the bearded giant’s casual demeanor clearly indicated he, too, had held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, seeing the opponent’s calm and unshakable air, even the Black Rock Demon Saint dared not strike again so lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now was the critical moment when his offspring was crossing the heavenly tribulation—he absolutely could not afford any mishap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the Black Rock Demon Saint shifted his thoughts and immediately said, “Could Brother Long wait until my son has crossed the heavenly tribulation before we speak further?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as what you seek is not excessive, we can negotiate—I am not an unreasonable being.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s eyes flickered, and he replied in a deep, gruff voice with just two words: “Agreed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1760,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.817Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c50ca11e459aee2106a6b1dedf37db97b668eea88c570a0f6f80ad2225dfe7f5","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-698","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-696",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]