Longevity: Start with the farming game!

Zhao Country, Cuiping Mountain Range.

Luming Town.

In the early morning, the weary Han Xuanyu skillfully set up his small stall by the open space. After arranging the herbs, he began waiting for customers.

Han Xuanyu had a dashing appearance, his messy hair tied with a wooden hairpin. His pale yellow robe was washed and faded, and his figure was tall but thin.

His overall state of mind was quite poor.

An hour later, the crowd began to thicken, and more small stall owners like Han Xuanyu appeared.

But Han Xuanyu's small stall still hadn't sold a single herb. His brows furrowed involuntarily, and he sighed silently in his heart.

"It's been almost eighteen years since I transmigrated to this cultivation world."

"I thought that since I awakened the Four Spirit Roots, I would either sweep through everything like a 'dragon among men' or find a small green bottle."

"But the result is that after cultivating for more than ten years, I'm only at Qi Refining Stage 2."

"Sigh!"

Han Xuanyu frowned and sighed heavily.

This world also has cultivation realms such as Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Nascent Soul.

But Han Xuanyu could only sigh in despair.

He was originally an unremarkable 'workhorse' on Blue Star, toiling day and night. He was over thirty-two and still a single dog.

After a routine high-intensity assembly line job, he was exhausted and successfully collapsed.

Immediately after, for some unknown reason, he was reincarnated into this cultivation world, brought up by his parents who were spiritual farmers in this life.

Spiritual farmers, to put it bluntly, are just farmers, but they cultivate spiritual plants.

When Han Xuanyu tested his spiritual roots at the age of five, he discovered he had the Four Spirit Roots and simultaneously awakened the memories of his previous life.

Han Xuanyu was surprised and anxious that day, but his parents were only anxious.

Because for spiritual roots, single spiritual roots and Heavenly Spiritual Roots are the best, followed by multiple spiritual roots.

Further classifications of spiritual roots include low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and so on...

Finally, when Han Xuanyu was twelve years old, his parents...

In order to search for medicine deep within the mountain range, they teamed up with their neighbors to enter the mountains but were attacked by fierce demonic beasts.

Both were unfortunately severely injured. Under the cover of their neighbors, they managed to escape back desperately, but soon after, both died due to their severe injuries...

No matter what, these two were Han Xuanyu's parents in this life, and it's false to say he didn't care.

After that day, Han Xuanyu became much quieter, and his heart ached for a very long time. He finally understood that this was a cruel world...

"Little Salted Fish, you're here so early?"

A rough voice and a loud nickname interrupted Han Xuanyu's thoughts.

Han Xuanyu looked in the direction of the voice and saw a rough man in his forties with muscles all over, Zhao Xiong.

He was also the neighbor who teamed up with Han Xuanyu's parents back then. He had a cultivation of Qi Refining Stage 5 and was considered a middle-class figure in the town.

"Zhao Shu, why are you here?"

Han Xuanyu greeted him with a smile. He still respected Zhao Xiong very much. It was precisely because of Zhao Xiong's help that his parents were able to escape back with injuries back then.

Zhao Xiong was not polite and sat down next to Han Xuanyu in a relaxed manner.

He patted his shoulder heavily, then looked at the stall filled with ordinary medicinal herbs.

Then he whispered to Han Xuanyu, "Let's go home first. I'll take all your medicinal herbs."

Han Xuanyu couldn't help but be curious, but he still said while packing up his small stall, "They're not worth much. If you want them, just take them."

Zhao Xiong was like a big support for Han Xuanyu. It was only because he lived next to him all these years that he didn't have so much trouble.

However, Zhao Xiong threw a piece of spiritual stone fragments to Han Xuanyu in annoyance.

He casually grabbed a small bag of medicinal herbs and walked towards the residential area. Han Xuanyu quickly followed.

Ten pieces of spiritual stone fragments make one low-grade spirit stone. Buying Han Xuanyu's ordinary medicinal herbs with one piece of spiritual stone fragment was more than enough.

The surrounding cultivators just watched indifferently.

They wouldn't go as far as robbing a small fry like Han Xuanyu, and Zhao Xiong made them even more cautious.

Lu Ming Ward Outer City, Zone D, where Zhao Xiong and Han Xuanyu lived.

Lu Ming Ward is divided into Inner City, Outer City, and Rental Area.

The former two have daily patrols and guards, while the latter is left to its own devices, relying only on self-discipline.

Zhao Xiong came into Han Xuanyu's small wooden house and casually threw down the cloth bag of medicinal herbs in his hand.

He couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Two bedrooms, a main hall, plus a kitchen. One could say it was small but complete in every detail.

Han Xuanyu could be said to be very lucky.

Before they died, his parents used their life's savings of three hundred and fifty low-grade spirit stones.

They bought him a house of about seventy square meters.

This saved him from having to mix with the riffraff in the rental area, lest he wake up one morning with his head separated from his body.

Even Zhao Xiong only rented a house. It's false to say he wasn't envious, but it's unclear if he had any ulterior motives.

Han Xuanyu carefully poured a cup of tea for Zhao Xiong, then cautiously asked, "Zhao Shu, may I ask what happened?"

Zhao Xiong wasn't surprised to see Han Xuanyu like this.

If your strength is low, you have to keep a low profile. Only those with self-awareness can live long.

He first pondered for a while.

He casually set up a soundproofing array and then said solemnly to Han Xuanyu, "Xiao Yu, I recently received reliable news."

"It's suspected that the遗府 (remains) of a Foundation Establishment stage great cultivator has appeared deep in the nearby Cuiping Mountain Range."

"The Li Family, one of the three great Foundation Establishment families in this area—Li, Chen, and Ye—has already sent people."

"And as for me, you know, I haven't broken through to Qi Refining Stage 6 for a long time."

"This time I want to take a gamble. I don't expect to eat meat, but at least I can get some soup..."

Han Xuanyu's eyebrows twitched when he heard this. It was such a familiar plot. He couldn't help but try to comfort him, "Zhao Shu, aren't you going to consider this?"

"What if it's a trap? I heard that some demonic cultivators like to set up this kind of thing..."

Zhao Xiong interrupted Han Xuanyu righteously, "We cultivators, the Great Dao is contested. If we don't fight, we die."

"Don't worry, I'm teaming up with acquaintances. Staying alive won't be a problem."

Seeing him like this, Han Xuanyu knew he couldn't persuade him. The enmity of obstructing the Great Dao is irreconcilable!

He could only bow and say, "Then, Zhao Shu, is there anything you need my help with?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiong's expression instantly changed from the previous impassioned state to calm, "Xiao Yu, I haven't treated you badly all these years."

"That Li Mazi in the west of the city wanted to cause you trouble, and I kicked his dog leg three times and broke it. You know that, right?"

Han Xuanyu quickly nodded and repeatedly agreed.

Zhao Xiong first glanced at the spirit tablets of Han Xuanyu's parents enshrined in the hall, and then said meaningfully:

"This trip will definitely be dangerous. What I'm worried about is still my daughter, Yunxi."

"Ah, her mother passed away early. It hasn't been easy raising her alone all these years."

"I will set off tonight. It's hard to say when I'll return, and I might not be able to pay the monthly rent."

"I plan to let Yunxi stay at your place temporarily so you can look after her."

"What do you think?"

Han Xuanyu's eyes lit up when he heard this. Zhao Yunxi was five years older than him, and they were considered childhood sweethearts.

Moreover, Zhao Yunxi was gentle and lovely, with a figure that was full and shapely.

This couldn't help but make Han Xuanyu's thoughts run wild. He immediately patted his chest and said very solemnly:

"Zhao Shu, don't worry. Just let Yun Jie come and stay. As long as I, Han Xuanyu, am still alive, I won't let her be cold or hungry..."

"Heh heh, you kid, you haven't even grown all your hair yet, don't think too much!"

Zhao Xiong chuckled coldly, making Han Xuanyu feel very awkward.

Zhao Xiong got up with a cold face and walked outside. Han Xuanyu sighed softly, thinking there was no hope.

But after Zhao Xiong opened the door, he said indifferently, "I'll bring Yunxi over tonight. You stinky kid, be smart!"

Han Xuanyu's expression immediately brightened upon hearing this: "Okay, Shu!"

After Zhao Xiong left, Han Xuanyu first excitedly walked around in circles on the spot, then slapped his forehead and started cleaning the room...

At Hai Shi (9-11 PM), Han Xuanyu had changed into a brand new white robe. His whole image was clean and tidy, full of energy.

However, he kept looking at the closed door from time to time, and then sighed absentmindedly.

At this moment, Zhao Xiong's low voice came from outside the door: "Stinky kid, open the door!"

Han Xuanyu was overjoyed and quickly ran over, but just before reaching the door, he calmly said, "Zhao Shu, should three people come over to my place?"

There was a moment of silence outside the door, followed by Zhao Xiong's impatient voice:

"Two. Stop talking nonsense. Your defensive array will shatter with one slap from me. I'm in a hurry."

"Oh, oh..."

Han Xuanyu opened the door sheepishly.

He saw Zhao Xiong standing with a gentle-looking woman with a curvaceous figure, Zhao Yunxi.

Zhao Yunxi smiled warmly and spoke softly: "Yu Di, long time no see."

The mature and steady 'big sister' voice made Han Xuanyu very excited. He quickly greeted her with a smile: "Long time no see, please come in, please come in."

Zhao Yunxi smiled gently at Han Xuanyu, then looked at Zhao Xiong with worry.

She then slowly walked into Han Xuanyu's house, carrying a package.

Zhao Xiong took out an array disc and threw it to Han Xuanyu: "Tomorrow is your birthday. I'll give you this Small Five Elements Defensive Array."

"It can block attacks below Qi Refining Stage 6 without a problem, and it can also withstand three full-strength attacks from Qi Refining Stage 7."

"I'm warning you, if you dare to have any improper thoughts about Yunxi, I'll kill you when I get back!"

Han Xuanyu had a serious expression and also said solemnly: "Don't worry, you know what kind of person I am, don't you?"

"A good person, perhaps I can't say that, but I do have a bottom line. What I said just now wasn't a joke."

Zhao Xiong looked at him deeply, then nodded gently at Zhao Yunxi and turned to leave.

In Zhao Yunxi's reluctant gaze, Zhao Xiong's figure quickly disappeared into the night...

Han Xuanyu sighed, holding the array disc. This array disc was not cheap, and it subtly carried the meaning of entrusting his daughter.

Han Xuanyu said to Zhao Yunxi in a gentle and comforting tone:

"Yun Jie, the bedroom on the left has been cleaned. Feel free to stay there."

"I'll be in the bedroom next door. Just call me if you need anything."

Zhao Yunxi looked sad and nodded gently: "Thank you, Yu Di. Then I'll rest first."

After she finished speaking, she quickly entered the bedroom, as if she wasn't in the mood to chat.

Han Xuanyu understood. He would also feel uncomfortable at a time like this.

Han Xuanyu quickly set up the Small Five Elements Defensive Array and returned to his own bedroom to sleep.

Vaguely, he seemed to hear Zhao Yunxi's sobbing.

"Sigh, everyone yearns for cultivation and longevity, but they subconsciously ignore the hardships and dangers involved."

"Longevity, how could it be so easy? In the end, they are just nameless dry bones on the path of cultivation."

"Why don't I just go back to the mortal world and live in seclusion in the mountains? With my current ability, marrying three wives and four concubines is not a problem."

"No matter how hard it is, I can't make it hard for myself. It's decided, I will fiercely discipline my future next generation."

"If I can't do it, my son can!"

"If my son can't do it, then my grandson, great-grandson..."

The more Han Xuanyu thought about it, the happier he became, feeling that this plan was feasible.

Unconsciously, time had reached Zi Shi (11 PM - 1 AM).

Han Xuanyu, who was half-asleep, suddenly had a mechanical voice flash through his mind.

He was so startled that his eyes widened, and he sat up abruptly, but his face showed an expression of ecstasy.

Because his cheat had arrived! System is here!!! Everyone move aside!!!

"Detecting player, just turned eighteen~~"

"Player's age meets the standard for the 'Longevity: Farming and Cultivation' mini-game. The game is loading for you!"

Han Xuanyu noticed a small icon appearing in his mental sea of consciousness.

In the center of the icon, a Q-version drawing depicted an ancient-style young man working in the fields.

Around it were dotted with fields, spiritual plants, trees, wooden houses, birds, spiritual beasts, auspicious clouds, and the sun and moon...