[{"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-84":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},2331957,4560,"Chapter 84: Hu Fuqi","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-84",84,"\u003Cp>Hu Fuqi’s words had barely finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes of all present cultivators shifted again to Qin Ming, filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jian Xue Ge Foundation Establishment cultivator who had spoken to Qin Ming earlier wore a complex expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Hu Fuqi, this humble junior’s meager skills are unworthy of such praise—but if it falls within my ability, I am willing to try my best.” Qin Ming was equally puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a senior Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator possibly need help from someone like him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, no rush!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today is Qing Zhao’s joyous day; let us speak privately after we’ve finished drinking.” Hu Fuqi finished speaking and sat down on the chair beside Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Fuqi gave off a more approachable aura than other Foundation Establishment cultivators, showing no trace of arrogance even toward a lowly cultivator like Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the serving maids poured spiritual wine for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Fuqi even raised a cup and drank with Qin Ming himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Guardian behave this way, the Jian Xue Ge members at the table began exchanging pleasantries with Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the atmosphere at the banquet table became entirely different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming drank slowly, pondering Hu Fuqi’s earlier words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Xishan stood nearby, sweating in embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for his arrival, this meal would have been unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Huang Xishan was secretly astonished—how deep had Qin Ming hidden his abilities? Even a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator sought his help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun dipped low; the banquet ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators rose one by one, bidding farewell to Gu Qingzhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming and Huang Xishan also took their leave of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Qin, please come to my cave dwelling for a word—it won’t take much of your time,” Hu Fuqi invited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Xishan, looking slightly awkward, said to Qin Ming: “Then I’ll wait outside while you discuss matters with Senior Hu Fuqi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded and followed Hu Fuqi to his cultivation cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not far from Gu Qingzhao’s cave, both located in the most spiritually rich spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Hu Fuqi’s style differed sharply from Gu Qingzhao’s—the courtyard’s landscaping was steeped in scholarly charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One might mistake it for stepping into a scholarly academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qing Zhao told me that when you advanced to the rank of top-grade spiritual gardener, your trial was reviving the Golden Sun Tree?” Hu Fuqi asked as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paused, sensing what Hu Fuqi might be asking of him, then bowed respectfully: “Yes, Senior Hu Fuqi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hu Fuqi’s face lit up with delight, his pace quickening slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led Qin Ming to a back courtyard where a small plot of spiritual herb field lay, filled with numerous spiritual herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lush and vibrant, clearly meticulously cultivated—all were high-grade spiritual plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even several second-rank spiritual plants were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming needed only one glance to know this was no ordinary cultivator’s work—it was the product of a master spiritual gardener’s painstaking care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was startled—could this Foundation Establishment senior be a high-rank spiritual gardener himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, why had he summoned Qin Ming? A cascade of questions swirled in Qin Ming’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Fuqi stopped at a corner of the herb field, pointing to a potted plant with a slightly embarrassed expression: “I’d like you to take a look—can you revive this potted spiritual flower?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming stepped closer and saw a potted plant glowing crimson like flame, now withered and barely clinging to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Hu Fuqi… this… aren’t you a spiritual gardener yourself?” Qin Ming voiced his doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Fuqi smiled faintly. “Hehe, I am not. But my partner is a second-rank spiritual gardener.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed, then explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was my fault—I was careless. Before my partner left on an errand, she asked me to care for this pot of Flame Heart Seven-Leaf Flower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But recently, I forgot to replace its spiritual soil and water it with spiritual spring water—and now it’s like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This flower holds great meaning for both of us—it was our token of love, carefully tended ever since.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If she returns and finds I’ve let it die, she’ll never forgive me—alas!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Qin, do you have any way to save this spiritual plant?” Hu Fuqi gazed at Qin Ming with hopeful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was equally frustrated—this Flame Heart Seven-Leaf Flower was a true second-rank spiritual plant, far beyond the Golden Sun Tree in rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he still had one remaining [Regenerative Spirit Seed] term, he didn’t want to waste it here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he refused, Hu Fuqi—a full Foundation Establishment cultivator—had pleaded with him in such a humble manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if he offended the man and suffered consequences?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming could only sigh inwardly: Damn this love!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Hu Fuqi, this Flame Heart Seven-Leaf Flower is a second-rank spiritual plant—I currently have limited…” Qin Ming hesitated, trying to decline gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he finished, Hu Fuqi interrupted him, speaking earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you can help me with this, I, as Guardian, owe you a favor. Any reasonable request, anytime—you may name it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s spirits lifted instantly. “Though this junior’s abilities are limited, I will do my utmost to revive this spiritual plant!” he replied with firm resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Fuqi beamed with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had entrusted such an important matter to Qin Ming because, before coming, he had already heard from Gu Qingzhao that Qin Ming had purchased spirit seeds and begun cultivating second-rank spiritual plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have had some confidence to act so boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paused, then said: “Senior Hu Fuqi, I’ll take this potted plant with me. It may take some time—I’ll return it once revived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wouldn’t it be better to stay in my cave’s guest quarters? Someone will attend to your meals and needs—you needn’t carry it away,” Hu Fuqi hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming could not stay—he insisted: “Senior Hu Fuqi, you know I still have several mu of spiritual plants needing care—I cannot be away too long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Fuqi considered briefly, then nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming carried the Flame Heart Seven-Leaf Flower out of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had weighed the pros and cons thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The term could always be re-rolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But gaining the favor of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator? That was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the foot of Yunmeng Mountain, Huang Xishan saw Qin Ming emerge, holding a potted plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked: “How did your talk with Senior Hu Fuqi go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine,” Qin Ming replied vaguely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Xishan’s eyes widened—he couldn’t help but envy: “Who knew Senior Hu Fuqi would take notice of you? Your path ahead will surely soar—hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t forget to lend your old brother a hand when the time comes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two then activated their flying artifacts and returned to Qingyang Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1130,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e620184d03508a0426109d6c0c91e3c976dd68fbba28ba637500ae72750aab8a","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-85","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-83",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]