[{"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-6":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},679632,911,"Chapter 6 - 4: Shopkeeper Liao","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>The issue of the spiritual rice tax has finally come to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming temporarily doesn’t have to worry about going to the front lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, I must strive to break through to the Qi Cultivation Third Layer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the quiet little room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming sat on the straw-woven mat on the bed, his eyes slightly closed, holding a Low-Grade Spirit Stone in hand, its spirit charm rapidly fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual energy within the stone was gradually absorbed by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming opened his eyes, his expression somewhat unsightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a slight grip, the stone in his hand turned into a pile of powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, using spirit stones for cultivation is a complete waste for me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit extravagant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cultivation world, the external spiritual energy between heaven and earth, and the spiritual energy within the stones, are equivalent to being wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaotic and complex, low-tier cultivators cannot directly control it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To convert it into one’s own mana, the cultivator’s spirit root must absorb it, combined with continuous practice and transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To tame and transform external spiritual energy into one’s own mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the aptitude of the spirit root directly affects the efficiency of this absorption and transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entries are still the best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ’Weak Dharma Power’ within the entries doesn’t need to be absorbed and refined through the spirit root, and he can use it directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he planned to use two ’Weak Dharma Power’ entry leaves to attempt a breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two ’Weak Dharma Power’ entries are equivalent to half a year of bitter cultivation for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He calmed his heart and mind, dispelling distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming focused his thoughts, and the first ’Weak Dharma Power’ entry was used up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Qin Ming was accustomed to it, when the continuous influx of mana came like a tide, it still caught him somewhat unprepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surging mana began circulating within his body under the guidance of \"Longevity Technique\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flowing endlessly, continuously, returning to the dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Longevity Technique\", passed down from Qin Ming’s cultivation clan, was not an advanced technique, considered mainstream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It primarily focused on health preservation, with long and smooth qi lines, moderate power, and slow cultivation speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it also had an advantage, that when cultivated to a profound realm, it had the effect of extending life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the main cultivation technique, it provided slightly more lifespan and mana compared to cultivators of the same tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Switching to different techniques midway was ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was quite in line with Qin Ming’s character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Farming, nurturing plants, replenishing the spirit, returning to nature’s embrace, isn’t this nice?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why must there be fights and struggles, and in the end, it all amounts to nothing, alas...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, that’s just the sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, Qin Ming has had other realizations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The resources in the entire cultivation realm are limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Techniques, artifacts, spiritual materials, pills, and other resources are all controlled by renowned sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Major sects and strong cultivators eat meat, while \"loose cultivators\" find it difficult to even drink soup and can only survive in the gaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one is a natural prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, without moving up, the path of immortality would see little progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even cultivation sects like the Spirit Feather Sect, sparing no effort, crossing unimaginable distances, making a journey of thousands of miles to reclaim wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it all for cultivation resources?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming used up one ’Weak Dharma Power’ entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his faintly loosened bottleneck still showed no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed, his expression serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolutely, he continued using the remaining ’Weak Dharma Power’ entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two continuous ’Weak Dharma Power’ entries were exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still no breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, this is the gap in aptitude and talent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Cultivation Second Layer peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming is still a bit short of reaching the Qi Cultivation Third Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If someone else were in my place, considering the mana provided by the previous ’Weak Dharma Power’ entries, they’d probably have broken through by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Qin Ming did not lose heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were before, with the usual cultivation method, who knows when there would be any progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current situation is already much better compared to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the cultivation level didn’t break through this time, his Qi Sea Dantian has broadened significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mana within his body has increased by a third compared to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now he’s just one step short, although it will require enduring a bit longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I can’t continue this way, I need to adjust my approach.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Once the Beast Fang Rice is planted and cultivated, perhaps I could try the Body Refining Technique?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’At least it might enhance my ability to protect myself.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’However, given my current level of spirit plant cultivation, planting Beast Fang Rice likely requires cooperation with the ’Ripening’ entry, otherwise it’s uncertain whether I will succeed.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If I fail, then I’ve wasted the mother seeds of Beast Fang Rice, which wouldn’t be worth the cost.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming pondered thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already had a plan in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ending his cultivation, he got up to prepare a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming headed out and returned to Qingyang Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juxuan Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still the shop located in the center of the market, aside from operating a restaurant on the first and second floors, it conducted various other businesses on the upper floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could assume that the backing for a business in such a prime location wouldn’t be too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper’s surname was Liao, and upon seeing Qin Ming, displayed a standard professional smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was straightforward, tapping his storage pouch, causing two large bags of spirit rice to appear on the ground before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao was quite surprised at Qin Ming’s ability to produce so much spirit rice at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one bag more than the last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what he knew, Spirit Feather Sect levied a tax rate of seventy percent on these spirit farmers, meaning this young spirit farmer must have harvested at least eight stones of spirit rice this season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It proved the opponent’s level in spirit plant cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only experienced spirit farmers could achieve such quantities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it indicated exceptional talent in the path of spirit plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were the latter...there might be potential for advancement to Tier One Spirit Plant Master in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk in the shop completed the inspection and weighing process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao showed a gentle smile, simultaneously raising his appraisal slightly of Qin Ming’s position as a low-tier spirit farmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A total of two hundred and twenty pounds of Golden Spirit Rice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Qin, as per usual, here are forty-four spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there any items you wish to purchase in our shop?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our shop is well-stocked; whatever you seek, we can provide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a drawing from his chest, depicting a small bell, then handed it to Shopkeeper Liao, saying, \"I want to customize a bell like this one, let me know if it’s possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly, Fellow Daoist Qin, is it perhaps a custom spirit bell for the Beast Exorcism Technique?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have a dedicated artifact refining shop, and conveniently have it in stock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Low-Grade Spiritual Artifact, Beast Roar Bell, special price: ten spirit stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao presented a palm-sized spirit bell, smilingly introducing it to Qin Ming: \"It automatically contracts and expands when used in conjunction with the Beast Exorcism Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a low price?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This price took him by surprise; he was prepared to spend a significant amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, Fellow Daoist Qin might not know, the key to the Beast Exorcism Technique lies in mastering the magic; this bell is merely an auxiliary tool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A word of caution, Fellow Daoist Qin, the Beast Exorcism Technique is extremely difficult to practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, several cultivators from the Spirit Feather Sect battle camp custom-ordered this, but only a few mastered it completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming understood his implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, it has no buyers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the technique isn’t mastered, the custom spirit bell becomes a mere ornament, thus wasting spirit stones — a blood loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Qin Ming, the inability to learn it doesn’t exist...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paid the ten spirit stones, accepted the spirit bell, and asked another question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have pills for increasing Qi Cultivation Stage cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was still somewhat reluctant about not breaking through to Qi Cultivation Third Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, please come to the third floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming exited the shop with a usual expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carried forty spirit stones and couldn’t spend them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the prices on the third floor for cultivation-advancing pills start at no less than sixty spirit stones each...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao warmly escorted Qin Ming out of the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paid a visit to supervisor Du Haifu, intending to rent another acre of spirit field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given his current cultivation, his energy was limited; five or six acres were already his limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Little Qin is here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You arrived a bit late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a while ago, all the spirit fields on the mountain were rented out without a single plot left!\" Du Haifu sipped his tea, calmly delivering the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t good! Indeed, it’s just as I suspected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next year, it seems everyone will be fighting desperately for spirit rice yield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1563,"2026-06-02T08:35:13.175Z",1,"novelbin.me","f477e2bbfc31067a390bc20a9f53bbda4b93c0562fdc824c88a237336da12861","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-7","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-5",633,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-start-farming-with-entries-cover.jpg"]