Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 388 - 364: Weighing the Options

Qin Ming returned to the Spirit Field and gathered all the Spirit Farmers.

"From now on, if you notice anything unusual in the Spirit Field, or dig up something special, you must report to me immediately."

"Yes! We will strictly follow Shopkeeper Lu’s instructions!"

All the Spirit Farmers responded one after another.

Jia Heyi, sweating profusely, asked Qin Ming, "Shopkeeper Lu, is there something wrong with our Spirit Field?"

"Hmm, the situation has been a bit odd lately. Have your people be more vigilant."

"A conflict erupted between the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance and Divine Dao Mountain, probably related to the Spirit Vein."

"But there’s no need for you to worry too much." Qin Ming instructed calmly.

Jia Heyi assented repeatedly and withdrew, then strengthened the security around the Spirit Field.

Qin Ming did this as a precaution. If no Spiritual Ore is found, that’s good. After all, this is just an extended branch. He believes the chances of finding Spiritual Ore in these two hundred acres of Spirit Field are not high.

But Divine Dao Mountain clearly doesn’t want to miss any place that could produce Spiritual Ore, which is why they’re interested in this site, willing to pay a high price to take it.

If Spiritual Ore is indeed unearthed from his Spirit Field, it will become a battleground for the two major forces again, which Qin Ming does not want to see.

After this incident.

The changes in the Cultivation Realm’s situation also served as a wake-up call for Qin Ming, prompting him to rush time and work diligently on farming.

After a period.

Jia Heyi came to report again to Qin Ming:

"Shopkeeper Lu, I’ve already investigated the identities of the two Golden Core Elders from Divine Dao Mountain who came to our Spirit Field the other day."

"One of them, Master Yunyang, is the Inner Sect Grand Elder of the Punishment Hall at Divine Dao Mountain, an old late-stage Golden Core Cultivator in the Great Jin Cultivation Realm."

"And the other, Wen Yuliang, possesses a Celestial Spirit Root and is regarded as the most talented young cultivator from Divine Dao Mountain in hundreds of years. He broke through to the Golden Core Perfection Realm in just over two hundred years."

"And he’s already entered the Nascent Soul Seed Sequence at Divine Dao Mountain."

"External cultivators speculate that this person is most likely to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage following Divine Dao Mountain’s ’Elder Wangu’."

"Not only does he have outstanding cultivation talent, but his fortune is also reputable. It is said he acquired a Heavy Water Treasure during his early travels, and relied on this treasure to slay several powerful Golden Core cultivators in the war against Lihuo Palace, earning a formidable reputation in Great Jin."

"And his prestige among high-tier cultivators is second only to Elder Jin Han from the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance."

"Alas, I hadn’t expected us at Mirror Snow Pavilion to be targeted by such characters. Who knows whether it’s a blessing or a curse..."

Jia Heyi sighed heavily after speaking, showing worry and concern. Anyone faced with such a situation would be deeply troubled.

Hearing this, Qin Ming nodded and comforted him, "No worries, Elder Jin Han already mentioned to me that the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance will provide us protection."

"Isn’t it just a piece of Spirit Field?"

"If worse comes to worst, once this season’s Spirit Plant harvest is over, and Divine Dao Mountain continues to bother us, maybe we should just sell it off."

"As long as the Cyan Mountain remains, there’s always firewood to burn."

Qin Ming thought it over and had already devised a countermeasure.

If Divine Dao Mountain is indeed adamant about obtaining this land, he naturally wouldn’t serve as the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance’s pawn to contend with such a powerful faction. That would not be wise.

Previously, Elder Jin Han reassured Qin Ming, telling him to fight to the death and not sell the land. It probably has its calculations, not necessarily good intentions.

In the Cultivation Realm, the weak are prey to the strong, and in the face of interests, these small trading companies under the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance are merely cannon fodder for the power struggles of major factions.

"Shopkeeper Lu’s insight is remarkable. I’ll follow your arrangements." Jia Heyi breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile.

During this period, besides farming and cultivating, Qin Ming has become more frequent in his trips to the Five Elements Mountain Market.

Mostly to stay updated on the situation.

Should the situation turn unfavorably, he was already prepared to flee at any time.

Over the months.

Several conflicts with varying scales have occurred between Divine Dao Mountain and the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance.

And as retaliation, the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance not only banned Divine Dao Mountain’s relevant industries from entering the Five Elements Mountain Market but also secretly assassinated a Golden Core Elder, paying back in kind.

Today.

Qin Ming was discussing the latest situation with Han Yuan and two others, sitting by the window on the third floor of Wind-Riding Tower.

During their conversation.

They saw Hua Tianxiong, accompanied by an unfamiliar Golden Core cultivator, descending from the fourth-floor stairs, preparing to leave.

Hua Tianxiong naturally noticed Qin Ming but, as a double agent for both Lihuo Palace’s Elder Qian and Qin Ming over the years, has mastered the art of concealing his intentions.

Even when meeting in public, he maintained a remarkably natural expression without revealing anything.

Just a moment later.

Han Yuan and the others at Qin Ming’s table, upon seeing the blue-robed elder next to Hua Tianxiong, immediately rose to greet him:

"Subordinates pay respect to Elder Zou!"

"Greetings, Elder Hua."

The blue-robed Golden Core elder glanced over indifferently. "Hmm."

Without saying much more, he followed Hua Tianxiong down the stairs. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

After the two walked far away.

Only then did Qin Ming turn to Han Yuan and the others and ask:

"Fellow Daoist Han, who was that elder just now?"

"Oh, the elder you saw was Elder Zou Pinghai of our alliance, a member of the Elder Council." Han Yuan explained.

"Elder Zou rarely makes appearances. I didn’t expect to encounter him here today, especially with President Hua of the Thousand Mechanism Trading Company."

Qin Ming nodded and sat down again to enjoy food and drink with them.

A moment later, Hua Tianxiong sent a voice transmission to Qin Ming through the Black Talisman.

"Master, you’re here too?"

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow and responded without revealing anything, "Why are you with Zou Pinghai?"

"Back to the master, the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance needs a shipment transported by a convoy. With the current tense situation, they can’t find anyone, so Zou Pinghai intends to entrust this task to our Thousand Mechanism Trading Company, offering significant benefits."

"I just finished discussing it with him and have already accepted the task."

"You are quite bold to take on business from the alliance in these times." Qin Ming said.

"Hehe! In our line of work, that’s how it is. Without taking risks, there’s no chance for decent profits." Hua Tianxiong chuckled wryly.

"Alright, but be cautious."

"Yes, Master."

...

Six months later.

Within the Spirit Field at Five Elements Mountain, Qin Ming looked at his ten acres of Spirit Field, and in his vision, golden entries sparkled.

[Name]: Dragon Pattern Grass [Entry]: Mana Spring X5 (Harvestable)

[Name]: Dragon Pattern Grass [Entry]: Qi Blood Spring X5 (Harvestable)

[Name]: Dragon Pattern Grass [Entry]: Quality Enhancement X5 (Harvestable)

[Name]: Star Orchid [Entry]: Mana Spring X5 (Harvestable)

[Name]: Star Orchid [Entry]: Qi Blood Spring X5 (Harvestable)

[Name]: Star Orchid [Entry]: Leaf of Space-Time X5 (Harvestable)

With a smile on his face, Qin Ming harvested all the Spirit Plants in his ten acres of Spirit Field.

His Sea of Consciousness instantly gained many blue entry leaves.

"With ten [Mana Spring] entries, that should be enough for me to break through to the late-stage Golden Core, right?"

Excitement shone in Qin Ming’s eyes.