[{"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-85":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},2331958,4560,"Chapter 85: The Situation Grows Mysterious","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>Qin Ming returned to the marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately used the [Regenerative Spirit Seed] term to revive the pot of Flame-Heart Seven-Leaf Flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another dozen days, he returned the spirit flower to Huangfu Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huangfu Qi, delighted, was genuinely astonished that Qin Ming had truly revived the spirit flower, and held him in much higher regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Qin Ming gained the favor of a Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of favor could save your life in a critical moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what request he would make, he had not yet decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huangfu Qi agreed, saying he could make the request whenever he wished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming’s dealings with Gu Qingzhao gradually became more frequent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Gathering Pills he refined became a bestseller at Juxuan Pavilion, as the quality of his pills was significantly better than those from other sources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several months later, in his shed-district alchemy room, Qin Ming successfully refined a batch of top-grade Cleansing Marrow Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant he had officially become a top-grade alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, having learned from his previous mistake, he kept this news to himself for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the alchemy notes left by Su Yuqing, Qin Ming found a better pill formula than the Spirit Gathering Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the top-grade pill called [Nourishing Spirit Pill], the best spirit pill Qin Ming had so far encountered for enhancing Qi Refining cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped away swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another half-year passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, Qin Ming came to his spirit field as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These second-rank spirit plants grow so slowly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Qin Ming planted the second-rank spirit plants without relying on the [Ripen] term, relying solely on his own experience and experimentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingyu Men’s record-keeper occasionally came to the field to log growth progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was confident he would succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the growth cycle of second-rank spirit plants was far too long, and their Chichi  not emerging left him impatiently waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, Qin Ming prepared to cast the Advanced Spirit Rain Technique over the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his sharp eyes spotted patches of tender green seedlings breaking through the soil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, four golden terms appeared in his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name]: Five-Color Rice [Term]: Spell Replication x1 (Maturity 2%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name]: Five-Color Rice [Term]: Blood Qi Crystals: x5 (Maturity 1%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name]: Red-Silver Yellow Hemp [Term]: Quality Enhancement x5 (Maturity 1%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name]: Red-Silver Yellow Hemp [Term]: Faint Lifespan x5 (Maturity 2%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spell Replication]: After use, you may replicate and store any spell previously cast before you, but may use it fully only once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blood Qi Crystals]: Contain terrifying blood qi power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Faint Lifespan]: After use, increases lifespan by ten years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming stared at these terms, his spirit soaring!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even lifespan could be increased! “If I can refresh more lifespan terms in the future, the Immortal Dao may be within reach!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing his inner ecstasy, Qin Ming began to rain and fertilize the spirit field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He worked hard for half the day until everything was nearly done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming returned from the spirit field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he got home, he received a message talisman from Liao Shopkeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comrade Qin, the situation has changed recently. The Pavilion Master wishes to speak with you in person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qin Ming frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What else has happened?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an incense stick later, Qin Ming arrived at Juxuan Pavilion without delay and went straight to the seventh-floor chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comrade Qin, please have some tea.” Gu Qingzhao’s frosty face revealed a rare smile—strikingly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took the teacup, sipped lightly, and without any formalities, asked directly: “Comrade Gu, is there new news?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao raised his hand and cast a soundproof barrier, then spoke calmly: “Indeed. Yesterday, under the joint assault of Lingyu Men and Jinyun Valley, their frontline camps breached the barbarian tribe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So the third-rank spirit vein has fallen into their hands?” Qin Ming was genuinely startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected the two sects, with the addition of countless disposable cultivators, would still win against the barbarian tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third-rank spirit vein could nurture a Golden Core cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its allure was unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao nodded slightly. “The moment the two sects seized the vein, they reaped immense benefits. Rumors say they found countless rare spirit herbs and materials, several high-quality spirit stone veins, and even a complete ancient ruin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Merely at the ruin’s outer edges, they discovered Foundation Establishment resources—Heavenly Fire Spirit Liquid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next, the two sects will focus on dividing the spoils and recruiting more personnel to develop the ruin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming digested Gu Qingzhao’s words, then asked in confusion: “How is it that these two sects remain so calm despite such massive gains? Why haven’t they fought over it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The current situation is far more complex than it appears. I summoned you here specifically to warn you: do not be deceived by surface appearances.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to reliable intelligence gathered by Jingxue Pavilion,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yunze Great Wilderness will soon face a far greater upheaval.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even Jingxue Pavilion has postponed opening its branch in Yunze Xiancheng and is preparing to withdraw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhao warned Qin Ming with grave seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming could tell the warning was sincere; a warmth stirred in his heart, and he bowed in thanks: “Thank you, Comrade Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he was deeply shocked—Jingxue Pavilion, a force so powerful, was choosing to abandon its assets and flee, unwilling to be drawn into the coming turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter must be far beyond his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered silently, already forming a plan in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Gu Qingzhao’s escort, Qin Ming left the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a heavy heart, he recalled Gu Qingzhao’s warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of urgency rose within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was watering two mu of medicinal fields in his courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock knock! A pounding came at the courtyard gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming ended his spell and peered through the door crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his several neighbors—and they had all come together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming quickly opened the door and invited them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my! Comrade Qin, your spirit plants have improved so much!” Yan Danshi stepped inside, his gaze instantly drawn to the lush medicinal field, where spirit bees fluttered among colorful spirit herbs in a vibrant scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice betrayed unmistakable envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh! Comrade Qin is indeed a remarkable man.” Lin Zi also smiled and greeted Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming exchanged pleasantries with his neighbors, unsure why they had suddenly come to see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could ask, Huang Xishan spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comrade Qin, what I’m about to tell you is of immense consequence. Keep it to yourself—do not speak of it lightly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten days ago, Lingyu Men and Jinyun Valley won a great victory on the frontline and seized the third-rank spirit vein. They also discovered an ancient ruin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even at its outer edges, they found Foundation Establishment opportunities!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only a few people in the marketplace know this news. We’ve come to invite you to seek these opportunities together. With our combined strength, we still have some chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Huang Xishan and the others turned their gazes toward Qin Ming, awaiting his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1184,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6fedaae4bbd58ff5d9b23b9119bee3f4b7e6aa658d9a6322ef4b11631bfe5370","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-86","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-84",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]