[{"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-61":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},679887,911,"Chapter 61 - 59: High-Grade Spirit Plant Master","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>One incense stick later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by Guu Qingzhao, Qin Ming came to the Steward Hall of Qingyang Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pavilion Master Guu, Fellow Daoist Qin, please wait a moment! Several elders are discussing matters inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward on duty saw that even Guu Qingzhao had personally come along and hurriedly went inside to report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interior of the Steward Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four Inner Sect Elders of the Spirit Feather Sect were discussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unexpectedly, this young man already has such a high attainment in the way of spirit plants; his talent is exceptional.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, he has even successfully cultivated Top-Grade Beast Fang Rice, which is much better than the incompetent disciples we have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a pity... this young man is not a disciple of the Spirit Feather Sect but has been enlisted from a cultivation clan for corvée labor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... I intend to take him as my closed-door disciple and exempt him from his labor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For such fine material, I am tempted too. But I’m afraid he won’t agree; as you know, Lao Zhuang, these spirit farmers have quite a resistance to sects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if he just wants to get a recommendation quota and does not intend to join us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean this young man wants to advance to a Tier Two Spirit Plant Master and then leave our sect’s control?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, given his talent, it’s possible he could reach this step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do the elders think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, let’s probe his intentions. If he is unwilling to join us, then increase the difficulty of the assessment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master for a lifetime and cultivating spirit rice for us is not bad either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man in a gray Daoist robe came out of the inner hall, with white hair and youthful features, exuding mana fluctuations of the Foundation Establishment Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Elder Zhuang Xiran of the Inner Sect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pavilion Master Guu, what brings you here today? Please come inside quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guu Qingzhao’s voice was as clear as a spring, \"I came this time to witness Fellow Daoist Qin’s promotion to High-Grade Spirit Plant Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, that’s not easy. The assessment for High-Grade Spirit Plant Master is quite challenging.\" Elder Zhuang Xiran smiled while stroking his beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Qin Ming and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Qin, a year has passed, and unexpectedly, I am the examiner this time; truly fate is whimsical.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming didn’t expect Elder Zhuang to be the chief examiner, and he quickly bowed in respect, \"Elder Zhuang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for formalities, just follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Elder Zhuang led Qin Ming to a courtyard at the very back of the Steward Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly Elder Zhuang stopped and then asked Qin Ming kindly, \"Qin Ming, I intend to take you as my closed-door disciple, would you be willing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being asked this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming paused, contemplating for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He earnestly replied, \"Thank you, Elder Zhuang, for your kindness, but I must decline your offer this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, if Elder Zhuang had asked him this question, he would have eagerly knelt down to become his disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with a golden finger at hand, advancing to a Tier Two Spirit Plant Master is just a matter of time, and even Tier Three is a possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming had already planned, once he left Spirit Feather Sect, to find a mountain rich in spiritual qi and farm peacefully by himself, avoiding the sect’s disputes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he needed was just a recommendation for the Plant Illusion Realm’s trial, not to become a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... since you are resolute, I certainly won’t force you,\" Elder Zhuang Xiran replied indifferently, his face showing no emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked inside the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhuang led Qin Ming to a small patch of Spirit Medicine Field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this field, various spirit plants were cultivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhuang led him to a small spirit tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming looked up and saw that the spirit tree was already dying, its leaves were all yellow and wilted, with the trunk starting to dry at several places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vitality was clearly ebbing away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the content of the assessment: within half a month, regardless of the method, you revive this dying High-Grade Spirit Plant Golden Sun Tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And during these half a month, you are confined to this courtyard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you need items or materials, you may ask the Steward Hall to purchase them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the spirit tree is revived after the stipulated time, or if it cannot be revived, the assessment is considered a failure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anything unclear to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming replied, \"Everything is clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think this assessment is too difficult?\" Elder Zhuang asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming thought to himself that while this was extremely challenging for others, for him... it was almost effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This High-Grade Spirit Plant Golden Sun Tree was exceedingly delicate, with even slightly imperfect growth conditions or spiritual qi leading to its demise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most troublesome aspect was that once this tree showed signs of decline, it was nearly impossible to revive; it was almost irreversible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After explaining everything, Elder Zhuang stormed out with a stern face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only Qin Ming was left alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To impose such a daunting challenge, it was almost certain that Elder Zhuang was unhappy with Qin Ming’s earlier response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still half a month to go, no rush, I’ll start in ten days or so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhuang returned to the inner hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other elders immediately inquired:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lao Zhuang, how did it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh~ As expected, this young man’s talent in spirit plants is high, yet his mind is not set on the sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... what challenge did you set for him this assessment, Lao Zhuang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Revive the Golden Sun Tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... with this challenge, he’s unlikely to pass the assessment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The welcoming guest room of the Steward Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guu Qingzhao and Shopkeeper Liao were sipping tea while waiting, and saw Elder Zhuang coming in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up and asked, \"What is the assessment topic for High-Grade Spirit Plant Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhuang smiled and said, \"High-Grade Spirit Plant Masters are very rare, and the assessment topic varies each year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This year, the topic for young Qin is reviving the Golden Sun Tree, which is not easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s still half a month, Pavilion Master Guu doesn’t have to guard here every day, when the result is out, I’ll send someone to inform you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Guu Qingzhao’s eyes flashed a hint of surprise, and her eyebrows slightly furrowed, \"It’s the Golden Sun Tree, is the assessment difficulty for High-Grade Spirit Plant Masters that high?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began to worry about whether Qin Ming could pass this challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the medicine field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconcerned, Qin Ming took a Spirit Gathering Pill and began meditating and cultivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhuang came in to check the progress, seeing the Golden Sun Tree almost dead, while Qin Ming appeared at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but sigh and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the fifth day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming asked the Steward Hall to purchase a pile of miscellaneous spiritual materials and items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhuang was puzzled, unclear about Qin Ming’s purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But surprisingly, Qin Ming started tinkering with the Golden Sun Tree, though still no sign of recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the tenth day, with half a month nearly up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming thought it was about time and focused his intent on the [Regenerative Spirit Seed] entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant he used the entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A purple spore suddenly grew at the root of the dying Golden Sun Tree, enveloping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the purple spore was quickly absorbed by the Golden Sun Tree and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously sickly Golden Sun Tree gradually began to regain vitality at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhuang came to check as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the dying Golden Sun Tree suddenly grow fresh green leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was filled with disbelief:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... how is it alive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an incense stick later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming and Elder Zhuang walked out from the inner courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he came out, he saw that Guu Qingzhao and Shopkeeper Liao were still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guu Qingzhao thought he came out five days early due to failing the assessment since reviving the Golden Sun Tree was indeed challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming walked over to greet, \"Fellow Daoist Guu, why are you still here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing really, just had some free time today, came to see.\" Guu Qingzhao’s eyes smiled; she hesitated and then asked, \"Fellow Daoist Qin, what was the result of this promotion assessment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Liao beside her showed a look of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Qin Ming could answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhuang Xiran spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend Qin has passed the assessment and advanced to High-Grade Spirit Plant Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1458,"2026-06-02T08:35:13.479Z",1,"novelbin.me","338d4f94168bd6c7154416e3305d2e5de9d9a1ccccb0105913137b172eaae150","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-62","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-60",633,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-start-farming-with-entries-cover.jpg"]