[{"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-722":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},2332595,4560,"Chapter 722: Exchange","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-722",722,"\u003Cp>\"Qin Daofriend, I look forward to your guidance in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the brief pause during the exchanges, Tianji Zi, a Yuan Ying cultivator from the Xiyou Cultivation Realm’s Ku Zhu Sect, secretly transmitted a message to Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was extremely sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guidance is too much to ask,\" Qin Ming replied coolly. \"But it seems I’ll inevitably need to work closely with you, Master Tianji, in the days ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this fellow had revealed Qin Ming’s killing of the Blood An Devil Lord to Zhiyang Shangren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he wouldn’t receive any favorable treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianji Zi said, \"Qin Daofriend, rest assured—I won’t spread word of the Blood An Devil Lord incident. Had the Alliance Leader not forced me to explain...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter,\" Qin Ming replied briefly, then turned his gaze back to the exchange fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One treasure after another was brought forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were rare celestial treasures long thought extinct across the cultivation realms; had these Yuan Ying cultivators not displayed them, Qin Ming never would have imagined the depth of resources held by the major cultivation realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all of them were now concentrated in the hands of these Yuan Ying elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Sigh! The Nanhuang Cultivation Realm is by far the poorest—digging three feet deep, we still couldn’t find a single decent fourth-rank spiritual item.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How are we supposed to stand against the demonic sects?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming silently sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the Yuan Ying true lords were engaged in the exchange fair,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marks he had left on the two Foundation Establishment cultivators within the Ghost Realm Palace began to stir with unusual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming immediately sank his mind inward, silently sensing the disturbance without revealing his awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within Longyuan Island,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the bustling circular plaza,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two guards resembling shrimp and crab soldiers from the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace slipped into a hidden chamber during their shift change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shrimp soldier then raised his hand and cast a barrier, before speaking in a mournful tone: \"Brother Yan, the situation is dire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All our comrades stationed outside to support us have gone silent—likely wiped out by the Tianhai Alliance. Should we still proceed with the mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve completely lost contact with our handler—what do we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could we have been exposed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crab soldier, stroking his massive red pincers thoughtfully, replied with equal gravity: \"Younger Brother Ling, I never thought I’d miscalculate so badly. This situation is truly beyond our expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rushing ahead now might lead us to meet the same fate as our fellow disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something must have gone wrong—every one of our hidden brothers embedded in the Eastern Sea has been purged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shrimp soldier rubbed his long antennae and sighed: \"Sigh! We risked everything to infiltrate Longyuan Island, hoping to carve out a future—but now we’re left fighting alone. How frustrating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Younger Brother Ling, don’t lose heart. We’re not entirely alone—when we were assigned this mission, the Demon Envoy told me that Longyuan Island already harbors a crucial hidden agent inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the shrimp soldier’s gloom vanished instantly. \"Brother Yan, we must contact this person immediately! There may still be hope!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... the Demon Envoy said we must wait for the agent to reach out first—I have no idea who it is!\" the crab soldier sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shrimp soldier panicked: \"What?! The Yuan Ying masters are all gathered here now, and our Demon Spirit Talismans will expire in half a month—then we’re dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we run?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run? Where to? If the sect labels us as deserters, the Demon Seal will detonate—and you’ll die faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh... this is so frustrating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry—we still have over half a month until the Immortal Mansion Gathering ends. There’s still time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps fortune favors the brave, and we’ll somehow slip through this crisis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming secretly overheard the two unfortunate disciples’ conversation and pieced together the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seems there’s still an unexposed “hidden agent” among Longyuan Island’s high ranks.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'These two Foundation Establishment disciples can’t cause much trouble—let’s observe further.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze then returned to the exchange fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the turn of the Beihan Cultivation Realm’s Yuan Ying cultivator to display his item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guangling Zi took out a jade box, opened it, and revealed a pale blue jade talisman. He introduced:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fourth-rank mid-grade Ice Burst Talisman. Its power equals a full-strength strike from a mid-stage Yuan Ying cultivator—and it can be used three times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur of astonishment swept through the crowd—no one expected the Xuanming Sect to part with something so rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Ya Shiren stared at the talisman, eyes gleaming, saliva nearly dripping, and blurted out: \"Master Guangling, what would you accept in exchange for this talisman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any spiritual item or pill that enhances Yuan Ying cultivation power, or equivalent fourth-rank spiritual materials—I’ll consider anything I find valuable,\" Guangling Zi replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished, numerous Yuan Ying elders began offering their own terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, none satisfied Guangling Zi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had little interest in the item—he was already as strong as a mid-stage Yuan Ying cultivator, had even cultivated his Yuan Ying Domain, and possessed ample spiritual treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Han Ya Shiren’s intense longing, he asked: \"Master Han Ya, you seem very interested in this fourth-rank mid-grade talisman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Ya Shiren nodded. \"Indeed. Fourth-rank talismans are exceedingly rare—they’re crafted by late-stage Yuan Ying cultivators nearing the end of their lifespan, sacrificing their essence to create them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their power surpasses even that of a typical mid-stage Yuan Ying cultivator, serving as a powerful last-resort survival tool. To say I’m not tempted would be a lie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what will you offer Guangling Zi in exchange?\" Qin Ming asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Ya Shiren clenched his teeth and pulled from his robes a piece of Void Divine Stone Qin Ming had gifted him during his Yuan Ying ceremony—this one even larger than the previous one. \"I’ll trade this fourth-rank Void Divine Stone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Han Ya Shiren’s stunned disbelief, Qin Ming waved his hand toward Guangling Zi: \"I happen to have a Hunyuan Pill. I’d like to trade it for the talisman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guangling Zi, having waited long without success, was stunned to see a sudden turn of fortune. He examined the Hunyuan Pill Qin Ming offered, then beamed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Hunyuan Pill is of superb quality—I accept the trade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took the fourth-rank mid-grade talisman, then turned to Han Ya Shiren with an apologetic expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m truly sorry, Master Han Ya—I urgently need a survival tool myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you have any extra Void Divine Stones, I’d be willing to part with one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?!\" Han Ya Shiren stared, utterly confused by Qin Ming’s actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth and pulled out another stone—identical to the previous one, but noticeably smaller by a full third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Daofriend, this is all the Void Divine Stone I have left—no more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming studied his expression carefully and confirmed Han Ya Shiren wasn’t lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cleared his throat and said: \"Since you value this talisman so greatly, I won’t take it from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming then pocketed the two Void Divine Stones and handed the still-warm talisman to Han Ya Shiren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Ya Shiren accepted it, but his gaze toward Qin Ming grew suspicious—he couldn’t shake the feeling something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Strange... why do I feel cheated? But I can’t pinpoint why.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exchange fair continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yuan Ying true lords present, having witnessed Qin Ming produce an entire bottle of Hunyuan Pills, now regarded him with renewed interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Daofriend, do you have any more Hunyuan Pills? If so, perhaps you should go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled and said: \"Since you all honor me so, I’ll go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a vial containing six Hunyuan Pills and announced: \"One vial of Hunyuan Pills—preferably for Qingkong Spirit Soil or Sun Divine Stone. Information is also acceptable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Other fourth-rank spiritual items are acceptable if I find them valuable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yuan Ying elders were stunned—producing an entire vial of Hunyuan Pills meant Qin Ming was almost certainly a fourth-rank Pill Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could independently refine fourth-rank pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes toward him now carried a new measure of respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet fourth-rank pill formulas were rare treasures tied to sect legacies—none were eager to part with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they wished to trade, they’d need to deliberate carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Daofriend, I have a fourth-rank healing pill formula—the Ganlin Pill. Would you trade one Hunyuan Pill for it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agreed,\" Qin Ming replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no such formula in his own pill heritage—this was a perfect opportunity to complete his collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder beamed, pulled out a jade slip, flicked it with his finger, and offered it to Qin Ming for inspection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming probed it with his spiritual sense, nodded, and handed over a Hunyuan Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exchange was completed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin Daofriend, I have a small piece of Sun Divine Stone you requested—would this suffice for one Hunyuan Pill?\" A fisherman in a straw cloak produced a small, egg-sized orange mineral and propelled it toward Qin Ming with spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took the mineral and immediately beamed—he’d merely been testing the waters, yet here it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sought the Sun Divine Stone to upgrade his core spiritual treasure, the Wood Emperor Nail, to fourth-rank spiritual treasure status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Divine Stone was an exceedingly rare ultra-yang spiritual material—even superior to Sun Essence Gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming promptly finalized the trade with the fisherman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This small piece of Sun Divine Stone was enough to upgrade over a dozen Wood Emperor Nails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with the two Void Divine Stones obtained from Han Ya Shiren, combined with the addition of the Sun Divine Stone, it would surely elevate the origin spiritual treasure to the fourth-rank spiritual treasure level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1647,"2026-06-20T20:44:53.817Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8f2ca097970c034af51fa63d81b9f2975b50cc88c649a89f87cfdc93d61c6ede","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-723","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-721",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]