[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-longevity-start-farming-with-entries":3,"chapter-longevity-start-farming-with-entries-longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-22":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Longevity: Start Farming with Entries",{"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},679648,911,"Chapter 22 - 20: Making Inquiries","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>Qingyang Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private room of Juxuan Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming ordered a table of fine wine and dishes, and together with Cai the Ninth, they enjoyed it heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao sat nearby, smiling, accompanying the two in their drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally knew that their visit wasn’t just for the wine and food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao had long coveted Qin Ming’s Beast Fang Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three rounds of drinks, Qin Ming and Cai the Ninth were both satisfied and full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Shopkeeper Liao rub his hands together, smiling as he said, \"Fellow Daoist Qin, about that thing you promised... the Beast Fang Rice...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took a sip of wine, then leisurely took out the Golden Spirit Rice and Beast Fang Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over five hundred pounds of Golden Spirit Rice, a hundred pounds of Beast Fang Rice, all here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao’s eyes shone, almost ignoring the Golden Spirit Rice, with only eyes for the bag of Beast Fang Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached in to take a few grains of the white-with-red-tint Beast Fang Rice, carefully scrutinizing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Fellow Daoist Qin, your Beast Fang Rice is indeed excellent, top-quality, almost reaching high-grade level!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the streak of bright red inside the Beast Fang Rice becoming more vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Shopkeeper Liao was usually shrewd and composed, a trace of excitement appeared on his face at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all his years in business, it was his first time encountering Beast Fang Spirit Rice of such high quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If handled well, the price of this batch of Beast Fang Rice could multiply several times, with extremely attractive profit margins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had now established a good relationship with Qin Ming, allowing him to firmly grasp an exclusive supply channel for Beast Fang Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Qin Ming’s spirit plant mastery, long-term cultivation of Beast Fang Rice would be within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A significant achievement would be added to the records of Juxuan Pavilion!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should the Pavilion Master be pleased, perhaps his long-held position could even advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao seemed to understand something, forming a certain resolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Qin, I can make the decision to purchase this batch of Beast Fang Rice at a price twenty percent above market value.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is, six Spirit Stones per pound of Beast Fang Rice, how does that sound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming pondered for a moment, without replying directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shopkeeper Liao quickly stepped forward, took out a jade token from his storage pouch, and solemnly handed it to Qin Ming, saying: \"This is the Juxuan Pavilion’s discount card.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this card, Fellow Daoist Qin can enjoy a twenty percent discount on all purchases at Juxuan Pavilion or its other branches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took the jade token, examined it carefully, then nodded in agreement: \"Deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the deal done, Shopkeeper Liao beamed with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He promptly took out the Great Dipper Spiritual Artifact to weigh the goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five hundred pounds of Golden Spirit Rice, priced at one hundred seventy Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hundred and five pounds of Beast Fang Rice, priced at six hundred thirty Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A total of eight hundred low-grade Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having calculated, Shopkeeper Liao efficiently handed over the Spirit Stones to Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming accepted the Spirit Stones and stored them in his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With eight hundred Spirit Stones now in his possession, he felt more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Cai the Ninth, seeing so many Spirit Stones, couldn’t help but drool with envy on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao then cheerfully asked, \"Fellow Daoist Qin, is there anything else you need to purchase?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not for the moment,\" replied Qin Ming with a blank expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, any news lately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming suddenly asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao was momentarily stunned before replying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the same as always, the Spirit Feather Sect is still busy repairing the Teleportation Array, estimated not to be fixed anytime soon.\" He replied softly without further elaboration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, selling a hundred pounds of Beast Fang Rice to Shopkeeper Liao was intentionally to showcase a bit of his worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao’s background wasn’t small, and he could access upper-tier news and trends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming himself would definitely need to inquire about some cultivation realm information from him in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Cai the Ninth also sold two hundred pounds of Golden Spirit Rice to Shopkeeper Liao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the transaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Ming was preparing to pay and leave, Shopkeeper Liao was very straightforward, offering a twenty percent discount and only charging five Spirit Stones, even gifting a small jug of spirit wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thereafter, Shopkeeper Liao smilingly saw the two out of the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming planned to visit the Steward Hall of the Spirit Feather Sect to attend the spirit plant knowledge assessment for the promotion to Tier One Spirit Plant Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bade farewell to Cai the Ninth, and the two parted ways, each going about their own business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming arrived alone at the Steward Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assessment went smoothly, taking just an hour to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It mainly involved some basic knowledge of cultivating spirit plants, along with an essay on cultivating Tier One Spirit Plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Plant Master responsible for the assessment quickly provided the results—pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately stamped Qin Ming’s Spirit Plant Master identification wooden token with an official mana seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirit plant on the back of the Spirit Plant Master’s wooden token had one of its leaves lit up, signifying his status as a Tier One Low-Grade Spirit Plant Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To advance to a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master, you need to successfully cultivate more than three types of Tier One Middle-Grade Spirit Plants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may return here for promotion when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Feather Sect’s steward responsible for the assessment took another look at the young Qin Ming, instructing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, thank you, Steward,\" Qin Ming respectfully bowed and left the Steward Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming walked along the market street, played with the Spirit Plant Master’s identification wooden token for a while, and stored it back in his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My goodness~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a coincidence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist, don’t rush off, two Spirit Stones per person, interested?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road to the Ruan Family Mansion passed by the nearby entertainment venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same alluring green-robed female cultivator batted her eyes fiercely at Qin Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Constantly beckoning with her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming kept his eyes forward, ignoring her, and walked in the direction of the Ruan Family Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bah! No fun at all!\" the green-robed female cultivator spat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after she spoke, two people emerged from the door behind her, one of whom was the same bearded man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another one didn’t bite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ruan Family Mansion, near the center of Qingyang Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, several alleyways have been built with numerous houses, each a standalone sizable courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equipped with all sorts of facilities, featuring private Quiet Chambers for cultivation, Refining Rooms for various cultivation techniques, and so forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the entire courtyard is covered by an Isolation Detection Array to prevent prying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cultivation realm, privacy and safety are crucial for cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who can rent and live here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Often have deep backgrounds, mid-to-late stage cultivators, or even cultivators with Qi Cultivation Perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming inquired about the rental situation of houses here in passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He learned that the rental prices in the market have soared since last year, increasing several times compared to previous years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nowadays, the poorest houses in Qingyang Market need three hundred Spirit Stones a year in rent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming secretly clicked his tongue in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, the houses in Qingyang Market are all fully rented; if there’s a vacancy, one has to apply for a spot from the Steward Hall of the Spirit Feather Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s said that the queue for applying for a housing rental spot in the market has reached over nine hundred this year...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He initially thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rents in the market were already absurdly high, and even at such prices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect that spots still needed to be competed for!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh... if it weren’t for the protection offered by the Tier Two Array in the market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not even a dog would rent here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"he~tui~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the gate of the Ruan Family Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock, knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming knocked on the door for a long time, but no one responded from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately sent a Communication Talisman to Fellow Daoist Ruan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming received a reply to his Communication Talisman from the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Qin, I’m truly sorry, I have some matters to attend to outside and won’t be able to return home shortly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about I give you an address, and you take a trip; it’s not far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Ming furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, he cautiously replied: \"Fellow Daoist Ruan, things aren’t very safe outside now; how about I wait a bit longer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whenever you return, just let me know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1516,"2026-06-02T08:35:13.175Z",1,"novelbin.me","6c14c635df101bcec8e9b7ebab926e85814f1dfa97218c90f7682ccc16ae50b0","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-23","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-21",633,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-start-farming-with-entries-cover.jpg"]