[{"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-95":6,"glossary-terms-911":23},{"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},679921,911,"Chapter 95 - 93: The Ownerless Island","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-95",95,"\u003Cp>Qin Ming and Wu Jiang left Qingxia Island, riding the Spiritual Light Shuttle, flying towards the direction of Celestial River Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Qin, this... this Qingxia Fairy, I really can’t fathom what she’s thinking, it’s truly unexpected!\" Wu Jiang said to Qin Ming with some frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming gave a faint smile, \"No problem, perhaps Fairy Mo has her own considerations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, I’m a stranger visiting suddenly, it’s only natural for her to be cautious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming took a small bag of Spirit Stones from his storage pouch and handed it to Wu Jiang, \"These past few days I have troubled Fellow Daoist Wu to introduce me to the local situation, and even went on a special trip; please accept this token of appreciation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... well, since things didn’t work out, how can I still accept Brother Qin’s favor?\" Wu Jiang’s eyes were fixed on the Spirit Stone Bag, he was quite discerning, knowing what to take and what not to take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his impression of Qin Ming improved considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming stuffed the Spirit Stones into Wu Jiang’s hands and said, \"Fellow Daoist Wu, don’t be so polite, these Spirit Stones aren’t given to you for nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the business on Qingxia Island didn’t succeed this time, it doesn’t mean that in the vast Spirit Nest Islands, there’s no suitable Spirit Land to be found.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just help me keep an eye out and inquire; if there is any news, notify me, I plan to stay in this area for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wu Jiang then chuckled and swiftly accepted the Spirit Stone Bag. Upon opening it, he saw there were a full thirty Spirit Stones inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I will not stand on ceremony, rest assured, Fellow Daoist Qin, I will certainly help you inquire further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two returned to Celestial River Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming intended to explore the market, as it gathered many cultivators from Spirit Nest Islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There might be some unexpected gains to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang took his leave and used his own channels to help gather information about other islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another half month passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming still had nothing to show for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was studying a copy of the \"Spirit Feather Habitat Geographic Record.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, good news came from Wu Jiang’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly worthy of being a local, so quickly he got hold of information about a Spirit Island,\" Qin Ming thought silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang entered Qin Ming’s inn room, his face brimming with excitement as he said, \"Fellow Daoist Qin, there’s good news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, the 72 Island Loose Alliance of the Spirit Nest Islands discovered a small unclaimed island in the Land of the Far North, containing a Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Vein.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, the only ones aware of this are the alliance members; it hasn’t spread widely yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 72 Island Loose Alliance is planning to conduct a public auction soon to decide its ownership.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Ming’s eyes lit up with joy, \"Truly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I live up to the task, it is indeed true,\" Wu Jiang chuckled, clearly showing the authenticity of the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight furrow of his brow, Qin Ming asked again, \"And what kind of force is this 72 Island Loose Alliance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not a major force, but rather a temporary alliance that has loosely been organized by some Qi Cultivation Clans and independent cultivator influences that occupy a small part of the Spirit Islands within Spirit Nest Islands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Wu Family is also among this organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main purpose is to form a standoff with the Zhao Family, one of the Seven Great Families, to prevent them from being taken over and annexed one by one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, over the decades, both sides have remained at peace, and no conflicts or chaos have occurred, so the situation remains relatively stable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within the 72 Island Loose Alliance, there are even feuds among members, and conflicts are quite common.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But as long as we don’t clash with the Zhao Family, all is well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this loose alliance is just a patchwork formed by the small forces of Spirit Nest Islands to guard against the Zhao Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Qin, the auction for the Spirit Island will begin at 11:00 AM tomorrow, and any independent cultivator can participate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, the auction location is set directly on that Spirit Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow, I will take you there, Fellow Daoist Qin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming smiled with satisfaction and nodded, \"Thanks to Fellow Daoist Wu for the effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Wu Jiang’s cultivation level is average, he exudes a certain spirit in his demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming also had some newfound respect for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe! It’s only right, after receiving Fellow Daoist Qin’s Spirit Stones, this little matter is nothing,\" Wu Jiang replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Wu Jiang leading the way, Qin Ming left Celestial River Market and flew towards the far north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pale yellow island appeared in their sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the surrounding sky, there were also many cultivators riding flying spiritual artifacts, flying past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they were all heading towards the Spirit Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Spirit Island resembled a yellow gem of transcendent beauty, embedded in the emerald waves of Wangyue Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wangyue Lake’s waters spread in endless emerald waves, merging sky and water, presenting picturesque scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Spirit Island, peculiar mountains and rocks stood with unique beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin Ming and Wu Jiang arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were already thousands of cultivators gathered on a clearing on the island, waiting for the auction to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, most of these cultivators were just there to watch the excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, independent cultivators truly capable of winning the ownership of a Spirit Island were few in number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arrival at the Spirit Island, Qin Ming noticed that compared to other islands, the vegetation here was much sparser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because of its proximity to the Northern Territory, as the weather and environment were quite cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even on the highest peak to the north, a small glacier had taken shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overall area of the Spirit Island was even smaller than Qingxia Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rocks here all appeared in a yellowish hue, with steep and rugged mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Vein was only concentrated within a range of several dozen acres around the main peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest were branches of Tier One Spirit Vein and Tier Two Low-Grade Spirit Vein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, there were no other islands nearby at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If attacked, none of the other families of the Spirit Nest Islands would be able to come to rescue in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was complete isolation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a geographical environment and scattered spiritual veins, no wonder the 72 Loose Alliances decided to auction it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, solely as a Tier Two Spirit Vein Island, it wouldn’t be available for the loose cultivators below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of which, this Spirit Island was not as good as advertised; in fact, it was not even as good as some Tier One Spirit Islands in the central region of the Spirit Nest Islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its value significantly depreciated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as Qin Ming took his first step onto this island, he first grabbed a handful of spiritual soil and observed it. Instantly, dozens of Tier Two Spirit Plants suitable for growing in this climate and soil appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>11:00 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man in a golden robe, with crane-like hair and a child’s face, appeared before everyone, emanating the mana fluctuation of the Foundation Establishment Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoists, this old man is Lim Yuanqing, the Vice Alliance Leader of the 72 Island Loose Alliance. Please, let’s settle down. Now, the auction will officially begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All fellow Daoists interested in participating in this auction, please step forward and take a seat at the chairs in front.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, Lim Yuanqing channeled his mana, and his loud voice resounded across the entire Spirit Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complemented by the spiritual pressure of a great cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, the thousands of Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators present instantly quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daring not to speak further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Qin Ming glanced over and saw hundreds of chairs placed in the front near the open space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back and nodded at Wu Jiang, then casually flew to land on one of the chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many other cultivators interested in the island also successively landed in the chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 72 Loose Alliances organized the auction without too many rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing that no more cultivators were joining,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lim Yuanqing immediately declared, \"The Spirit Island auction begins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once won, the ownership of this Spirit Island will be yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The starting bid is eight thousand Spirit Stones, and each increment must be no less than one thousand Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Lim Yuanqing spoke, quite a few cultivators hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, among the loose cultivators, there were very few who had such financial resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, some families began to bid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I bid eight thousand Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll bid nine thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten thousand Spirit Stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelve thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifteen thousand Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction site was filled with a tense atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere reached a climax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers were secretly amazed, as these bids were numbers they might need a long time to achieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighteen thousand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighteen thousand for the first time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighteen thousand for the second time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when everyone thought the ownership of the island was about to reach a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty thousand!\" came a calm voice from a lean old man in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an uproar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone focused their gaze on this person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming was also helpless, not expecting the bidding for the Spirit Island to be so intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was contemplating whether to raise his bid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teasing voice came from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! So lively here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why wasn’t my Zhao Family informed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1664,"2026-06-02T08:35:13.479Z",1,"novelbin.me","9426c2f8cabfe0d16ae52669a8f41f1baf0df294fb813195d1c9a8415882eab5","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-96","longevity-start-farming-with-entries-chapter-94",633,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-start-farming-with-entries-cover.jpg",{"terms":24,"userReplacements":25},[],{}]