Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 284 - 268: Yuwen Hong’s Probe

Qin Ming pondered for a moment.

He collected his three spirit pets, then opened the Array and welcomed Yuwen Hong onto the island.

As soon as Yuwen Hong entered Wangyue Island, he was deeply shocked by the scene before him. Was this still the rumored barren and isolated island?

Qin Ming flew out from his cave mansion and stopped opposite Yuwen Hong, greeting him with a cupped fist salute: "Welcome, Fellow Daoist Yuwen, please come inside."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, though we have never met, decades have passed... Yet you remain as young as ever!"

Yuwen Hong looked at the ’Spirit Farmer’ who was once under his sect.

Resembling an evergreen ancient tree, he possessed a tranquil and serene demeanor, calm as water.

Even as a Golden Core Ancestor, he found it difficult to fathom at a glance.

Although Qin Ming outwardly appeared to be only at mid-stage Foundation Establishment, Yuwen Hong’s seasoned intuition told him that the other party was not simple.

"Fellow Daoist Yuwen, you’re too kind. I merely consumed a Youthful Appearance Pill." Qin Ming smiled faintly and led Yuwen Hong into the island’s Welcome Pavilion.

After settling down.

Yuwen Hong extended his hand, and a delicate jade box appeared in his grasp, which he then handed to Qin Ming, smiling: "Congratulations Fellow Daoist Qin on your breakthrough to the Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster realm. This is a modest gift from our sect, please accept it."

Qin Ming did not refuse his goodwill, took the jade box, and opened it to take a look.

Inside was a dozen Spirit Seeds radiating an emerald glow.

"Tier Three Jade Emperor Spirit Rice Seeds!!"

Despite Qin Ming’s current state of mind, he couldn’t help but stir slightly.

Yuwen Hong’s generous move suggested that his visit this time wasn’t simple.

"Fellow Daoist Yuwen... this..."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, there’s no need to worry, just accept it."

"These Spirit Seeds for Jade Emperor Rice have been in our sect’s treasury for over a hundred years, and no one has been able to cultivate them."

"Instead of letting them collect dust, it’s better to give them to Fellow Daoist Qin as a gift."

Qin Ming nodded upon hearing this and put away the jade box.

Then.

He brewed a pot of Snow Soul Spirit Tea for Yuwen Hong, handed the teacup to him, and said: "This is Snow Soul Tea I grow on the island, Fellow Daoist Yuwen, please taste it."

Yuwen Hong gently picked up the teacup, gazing at the snowy white tea color, enveloped by a misty aura with Spiritual Qi exuding.

With one glance, he knew that this must be High-Tier Spirit Tea.

At least, apart from Qin Ming’s Wangyue Island, it was nowhere to be found elsewhere.

Yuwen Hong sniffed the tea aroma, then took a sip, immediately feeling a strange warmth flowing throughout his body, even for someone at the Golden Core Stage, it had some effect.

His entire heart spirit felt refreshed and tranquil, like grass nourished by spring rain.

All sorts of worries and distractions vanished in an instant!

"Good tea! Who would’ve thought this Snow Soul Tea could reduce the growth of Heart Demon and cleanse the Divine Soul!" Yuwen Hong’s eyes lit up, unabashedly praising it.

At the same time.

Yuwen Hong was deeply moved internally, he hadn’t foreseen that Qin Ming, once a Spirit Farmer under Spirit Feather Sect, could rise step by step to where he stands today.

Being a Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster, his status and standing equal that of a Golden Core Cultivator, and even when encountering Qin Ming, he must show due respect.

After all, Qin Ming is currently a hot commodity in Wei Country, being the only sole grandmaster.

What a pity... Spirit Feather Sect couldn’t retain him!

Otherwise, he would be the sect’s grandmaster now.

Now the situation was irreversible, no use in lamenting, fortunately, Spirit Feather Sect hadn’t offended Qin Ming afterwards.

The relations between them weren’t as bad as imagined.

"Hehe, if Fellow Daoist Yuwen likes it, I can give you a box," Qin Ming said, pouring more Spirit Tea for him.

He had no substantial dislike for Yuwen Hong, as after leaving Spirit Feather Sect, they honored the agreement, granting him freedom without further disturbance.

Subsequently, Yuwen Hong and Qin Ming gradually engaged in familiar conversation.

The two chatted and shifted towards discussing the recent situation in the Cultivation Realm.

From the dialogue, Qin Ming could sense that Yuwen Hong was profoundly clever, not something ordinary cultivators could compare to.

Or he couldn’t have developed Spirit Feather sect within decades to be able to compete with Thunder Origin Sect.

"Sigh! Speaking of which, had I not broken through to the Golden Core, Spirit Feather Sect would have already been annihilated under the siege of the Seven Great Powers."

"But if I choose to break through, it inevitably leads down the road opposing Thunder Origin Sect."

"You must have realized, with your insights, after so many years, that Wei Country’s cultivation resources don’t allow two Golden Core sects to coexist."

"Most of the time, I am swept by the tide of the grand scheme, compelled forward."

"Fate plays tricks indeed!"

Listening to him finish, Qin Ming couldn’t help but curl his lip.

Despite Yuwen Hong’s eloquence, at heart, it was still his ambition striving for more.

Ultimately, it’s his desires causing the stir.

However, Qin Ming faintly sensed information from Yuwen Hong’s tone.

Although the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm had seemingly calm years due to Liang Country’s ghost calamity, there’ve been underlying currents.

Between Yuwen Hong and Wei Wuya, as well as Spirit Feather Sect and Thunder Origin Sect, change was imminent, one side destined to fall.

Yet, these disputes no longer concerned Qin Ming.

Afterward.

Yuwen Hong’s words entirely validated Qin Ming’s thoughts.

"In the end, the victor and vanquished will be settled."

"I dare to ask Fellow Daoist Qin, I previously heard that Wei Wuya... visited you?"

"Did he purchase a Dust-annihilating Pill from you?"

Qin Ming put down his teacup when he heard this, raising an eyebrow.

"Fellow Daoist Wei indeed came to seek a pill, but over the course of two years, as it was a first attempt, I only managed to refine one Dust-annihilating Pill."

"As soon as it was freshly concocted, Master Vast Sea exchanged it away, leaving no extra Dust-annihilating Pill to trade with Fellow Daoist Wei."

Qin Ming explained calmly, showing no signs of anything unusual.

Of course, he couldn’t tell Yuwen Hong the truth; otherwise, he would come asking for pills again.

Wei Wuya, having exchanged for the Dust-annihilating Pill, would surely see a rise in cultivation power.

If Qin Ming told the truth,

wouldn’t that be akin to indirectly aiding the Thunder Origin Sect? Yuwen Hong would surely be displeased.

Rather than finding himself in a lose-lose situation, he’d rather not tell the truth at all.

Besides, even if Yuwen Hong sought verification from Master Nalan Xi, given Qin Ming’s relationship with Master Nalan Xi, she would easily understand and not reveal much to him.

Seeing Qin Ming’s words, Yuwen Hong, though slightly doubtful, could do nothing about it.

Toward the end of their conversation, Yuwen Hong suddenly spoke seriously and solemnly to Qin Ming: "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Qin... might consider returning to the Spirit Feather Sect?"

"Henceforth, your position within the sect would be equal to mine, enjoying the privileges and tributes of a Supreme Elder."

"Moreover, any high-tier resources you lack would be prioritized, and there would be disciples of the sect to gather them for you."

"You wouldn’t need to trouble yourself with the efforts."

"You need only concentrate on studying the Alchemy Dao and Spirit Plants."

"After all, Fellow Daoist Qin had a fate with our sect once, which can be considered a destiny beyond mortal control."

"This is a sincere invitation from me; what does Fellow Daoist Qin think?"

Hearing this, Qin Ming was taken aback; he hadn’t expected Yuwen Hong to invite him back to the Spirit Feather Sect again.

He laughed inwardly; good horses don’t return to the pasture, let alone himself.

Besides, if he didn’t personally engage in cultivating Spirit Plants, how would he refresh the Entry?

The Entry was his greatest reliance!

"Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Yuwen, but Qin no longer has the intention to join any forces."

"I just want to be a leisurely Isle Master here."

"I’m sure Fellow Daoist Yuwen knows, Qin decided to leave the Spirit Feather Sect back then to avoid getting caught up in these disputes."

"I fear I might disappoint you."

Hearing these words, Yuwen Hong, although he had anticipated Qin Ming’s refusal, couldn’t hide a trace of disappointment on his face.

If he could bring Qin Ming back to the Spirit Feather Sect, within a hundred years, the Spirit Feather Sect would undoubtedly rise completely!

From the Profound Creek Valley of Liang Country emerged Grandmaster Gongsun Yang, which gives a hint.

Within a century, two Golden Core Ancestors have appeared.

Fortunately, Qin Ming, a Grandmaster capable of determining a sect’s rise and fall, only wished to be a loose cultivator.

Not aligning with any force wouldn’t affect the situation in Wei Country, which reassured him greatly.

Yuwen Hong even put aside his pride today to come for this reason, due to his fear of this Alchemy Grandmaster, Qin Ming.

He feared Quinn would completely side with the Thunder Origin Sect, which would be disastrous for the Spirit Feather Sect.

However, after his exchange with Qin Ming today, Yuwen Hong dispelled much of his doubts and worries.

Qin Ming disliked getting involved in disputes, focusing solely on studying his Spirit Plants and Alchemy Skills, uninterested in fame or fortune.

Like earlier, Yuwen Hong used the position of a Supreme Elder of the Spirit Feather Sect to test Qin Ming.

He rejected it without batting an eye, not looking like fakery at all.

Next,

they conversed for another half-day before Yuwen Hong prepared to take his leave.

"If that is the case, I shall not disturb Fellow Daoist Qin further."

"I wish Fellow Daoist Qin a long and enduring Immortal Dao."

Qin Ming also rose and returned the salute, "I also wish Fellow Daoist Yuwen a smooth path on the Immortal Journey."

Subsequently,

Qin Ming escorted Yuwen Hong out of Wangyue Island.

Upon leaving, Yuwen Hong spent a sum of Spirit Stones with Qin Ming to purchase three Primordial Spirit Peaches of the Five Elements.

Qin Ming also returned the courtesy by gifting him a box of Snow Soul Spirit Tea.

Indeed, for higher-tier cultivators, Lifespan holds greater allure.

Even for Yuwen Hong, his remaining lifespan is ample and isn’t an exception.

"Phew~"

After sending off this Great God, Yuwen Hong, Qin Ming let out a breath.

...

In the days that followed,

various powers continued to visit; Qin Ming let Wu Jiang handle and dismiss those who weren’t particularly important.

Inside the Cave Mansion,

Qin Ming took out the Spirit Seed of the Jade Emperor Rice, his gaze shimmering.

As a Tier Three Low-Grade Spirit Rice, Jade Emperor Rice can enhance the cultivation of Golden Core Stage cultivators.

However, as a Tier Three cultivation resource, its yield is very low. Surprisingly, the treasure vault of the Spirit Feather Sect still had over a dozen Spirit Seeds.

Qin Ming pinched one of the emerald-like Spirit Seeds in his hand and observed it for a moment.

"Hmm, the preservation method of the Spirit Feather Sect is decent; the vitality Spiritual Qi within the Spirit Seed is still intact."

Qin Ming stored away the Jade Emperor Rice Spirit Seeds, then retrieved another item from his storage pouch.

It was the piece of Sun Essence Gold exchanged from Master Vast Sea, Nalan Xi.

Qin Ming communicated with Golden Spirit using his mind:

"I’ve acquired the Sun Essence Gold; how should I refine the Wood Emperor Nail next?"

"I will transmit the complete Treasure Refining Technique to you. Follow its instructions and incorporate the Sun Essence Gold."

The voice of the Artifact Spirit echoed softly.