Xu Changqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xu Changqing (徐长青) 1
Age	19 24
Gender	Male 3
Affiliation	Dongting Immortal Sect; Spirit Field Core formal disciple; Farmer's Heart Society member 7 18
Occupation/Role	Spirit farmer, cultivator, spirit-rice winemaker 11 19
Spiritual Root	Wood Spirit Root — grants affinity with vegetation and limits him to wood-attributed spells 3 8
Status	Active 50
First Appearance	Harvesting Could Increase Lifespan, Living Longer Than Immortals 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Early Qi Refining	3	Began with six threads of spiritual power after tending and planting spirit seedlings.
Evergreen Formula — Second Layer	2	Spent 1,066 days of lifespan; gained +20% cultivation speed, +10% crop yield, and the ability to thoroughly diagnose spirit plants.
Middle Qi Refining	3	Absorbed the wood spiritual qi released by growing seedlings; nine threads of power condensed into one strand. The breakthrough added ten years to his lifespan.
Evergreen Formula — Third Layer	4	Spent 2,600 days of lifespan; increased cultivation speed to +30%, yield to +20%, and gained the ability to predict spirit-plant growth problems.
Evergreen Formula — Fifth Layer	7	Spent 7,072 days of lifespan; gained +50% cultivation speed, +40% yield, detailed plant sensing within ten zhang, and the ability to foresee optimal harvest timing.
Wood-Spirit Entanglement Art — First Layer	13	Learned his first high-tier spell; could turn weeds into vines with fifty jin of pulling force for temporary restraint.
Wood-Spirit Entanglement Art — Second Layer	15	Reached the second layer by the time he helped Zhang Su harvest Black Thorn.
Wood-Spirit Entanglement Art — Third Layer	16	Spent 4,567 days of lifespan to strengthen the spell; could form piercing Black Iron Vines and switch between vine forms.
Spirit Rice Wine — Expert	16	Spent 2,378 days of lifespan to advance from Proficient to Expert.
Late Qi Refining	24	Used the spring Spiritual Qi Tide, fifth-layer Evergreen Formula, and spirit rice wine to condense nine strands into a stronger strand; gained twenty years of lifespan, enhanced constitution, and a sensing range of twenty zhang.
Ironwood Armor Art — Fourth Layer	39 44	Restored and upgraded a high-grade spell fragment through the Shennong System; later recorded at the fourth layer.

Background

Xu Changqing awakened the wisdom of his previous life while an outer sect disciple assigned to Dongting Immortal Sect's spirit fields after awakening a Wood Spirit Root. Facing expulsion after two failed assessments, he discovered that harvesting spirit plants increased his lifespan and that this lifespan could be exchanged for technique upgrades through the Shennong System. 1 2

With Li Sancai's advice, Xu raised the Evergreen Formula and hired Han Su to replenish his field's earth qi in exchange for one-tenth of the harvest. He used the improved field to pass his final assessment with exactly one thousand jin of spirit rice, exposing Zhang Er's sabotage accusation as baseless and becoming a formal disciple. 2 3 6

As a formal disciple, Xu received a second-grade spirit field and deliberately chose an isolated plot near an abandoned cave. He built his position through high-yield spirit-rice cultivation, side work harvesting for senior disciples, trade with Hu Bugui, and paid cooperation with cultivators of other spiritual roots. 9 11 14 15

Appearance

Xu is described as having an ordinary appearance, which causes others to underestimate his ability and connections. After becoming a formal disciple, he exchanges the gray robes of the outer sect for white robes bearing a green rice-sprout emblem. 11 35

• White formal-disciple robes with a green rice sprout embroidered over the chest. 11
• A “wood” spirit seal appears on his right palm while using the Wood-Spirit Entanglement Art. 13
• Tall enough that Bai Ling'er reaches only his chest. 25

Personality

Xu is cautious, patient, and intensely pragmatic. He recognizes the danger posed by stronger disciples such as Zhang Er and deliberately hides the true extent of his cultivation, harvests, and plant-sensing ability rather than attracting attention before he can defend himself. 1 4 25 40

He treats cultivation and farming as long-term pursuits. Rather than recklessly spending lifespan or resources, he weighs future needs—postponing the Master-level upgrade of Spirit Rice Wine until he has a better spell to support it, investing in manure and rainfall, and preserving mutated spirit rice for propagation instead of immediate consumption. 16 25 49

Despite his guarded nature, Xu reciprocates sincere help. He thanks Li Sancai for his guidance, continues employing Han Su after their initial contract, shares resources with Hu Bugui, and cares for his spirit animals. 7 24 38 50

Abilities & Skills

Shennong System

Xu's system grants lifespan for harvesting spirit plants and allows him to spend accumulated days to force advancement in cultivation techniques, spells, and practical skills. 1 2 16

• Harvesting high-quality or rare spirit plants can produce substantial lifespan gains. 15 30
• Lifespan can be converted directly into comprehension and upgrades. 4 7 16
• The system enabled him to restore and improve the incomplete Ironwood Armor Art. 39
• Its advantages are kept secret; Xu believes revealing his yields too early would draw dangerous attention. 4 25

Evergreen Formula

A low-tier wood cultivation technique that became the foundation of Xu's farming and cultivation success.

• At the fifth layer, increases cultivation speed by 50% and crop yield by 40%. 7
• Senses detailed plant conditions within ten zhang and identifies the best time to harvest. 7
• Can identify when a crop's quality will improve if left to mature longer. 30 40
• Allows Xu to detect abnormalities such as pests, weak growth, and mutated spirit rice. 13 39

Wood-Spirit Entanglement Art

Xu's primary offensive spell, chosen from the three high-tier spells offered to formal disciples. 10

• Converts nearby weeds and plants into restraining vines. 13
• First-layer vines possess fifty jin of pulling force and temporarily immobilize targets. 13
• At the third layer, can create Black Iron Vines with piercing force. 16
• Can control spirit plants within a ten-zhang radius and rapidly plant seedlings in prepared soil. 24
• At Late Qi Refining, Xu can form at least twenty Black Iron Vines while consuming only two-ninths of his spiritual power. 24

Spirit Rice Wine Brewing

Xu learned a recipe from Hu Bugui and developed it into an Expert-level practical skill. 12 16

• Produces spirit rice wine valuable enough to sell for ten low-grade spirit stones per jin. 19
• Expert-level Grade-One Spirit Rice Wine increases spiritual-qi absorption speed by 20% for one hour. 24
• Began brewing Second-Grade Spirit Wine after acquiring the required resources. 37
• His wine-making skill earns Pei Mo's admiration and future business. 35

Ironwood Armor Art

A high-grade spell fragment Xu acquired from Han Su and later restored through the Shennong System. 37 39

• Reached the fourth layer by the summer harvest. 44
• Xu sought the art to strengthen his defenses after Zhang Er's renewed interference. 31 37

Spirit Farming and Harvesting

Xu is an unusually capable spirit farmer whose harvests repeatedly reach supreme grade.

• Passed his outer-sect assessment by producing one thousand jin of spirit rice. 6
• Produced 2,100 jin from his second crop after becoming a formal disciple. 16
• Submitted supreme-grade spirit rice for seasonal tasks and accumulated points toward high-tier cultivation techniques. 17 29 45
• Harvested 3,500 jin of second-grade spirit rice in spring and 4,000 jin in summer. 28 44
• Successfully tended Hu Man's Earth-Spouting Lotus until it became an azure lotus and yielded a supreme-grade Green Lotus Seed. 47 49
• Cultivated and preserved Mutated Spirit Rice, whose grains surpass ordinary second-grade spirit rice. 49 50

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Second-grade spirit field and field deed — Xu's secluded formal-disciple plot, located near an abandoned cave. 9 11
• Black Soil cave plot — A concealed former spirit-field site beneath Stone Mountain, used for additional cultivation. 32 33
• Flying Paper Crane — High-grade transport talisman purchased for seventy low-grade spirit stones. 45
• Small storage pouch — Issued after he became a formal disciple. 7
• Communication Talismans — Used to contact allies, clients, and employers. 26 32 45
• Spirit beast ring — Gifted by Hu Bugui. 19
• Sickle — His regular harvesting tool. 30 44
• Big Yellow — A yellow spirit dog bought from Hu Bugui for companionship and later fed Mutated Spirit Grain. 19 50
• Pearl Hen and Pearl Chickens — Spirit poultry that lay spiritually nutritious eggs and also consume Mutated Spirit Grain. 39 50

Relationships

• Li Sancai — Senior brother, early adviser, and business partner. Li identified the problem with Xu's original field, helped him navigate Zhang Er's accusation, and later brought him into cooperation with Li Lingbi. 2 7 26 32
• Li Lingbi — Core disciple and patron. Xu agrees to provide 800 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice every quarter in exchange for spirit stones and potential future benefits, though Xu remains wary of Li Lingbi's motives. 27 35 37
• Zhang Er — Long-standing antagonist. Zhang attempted to seize Xu's field while Xu was still in the outer sect, accused him of cheating during the assessment, and later used his family connection to Zhang Su to cut Xu off from harvest work. 1 6 30
• Han Su — Earth Spirit Root cultivator and recurring farming partner. He initially restored Xu's field for a share of the harvest, later tore up the contract to preserve their relationship, and continues to loosen Xu's soil and build earthen nests for his animals. 3 7 23 48
• Hu Bugui — Beast Spirit Valley peddler, fertilizer supplier, and friend. Hu sold Xu spirit beast manure and the Spirit Rice Wine recipe, gave him a spirit beast ring, and sold him Big Yellow. 11 12 19 38
• Bai Ling'er — Water Spirit Root formal disciple whom Xu hires to cast the Minor Cloud-Rain Art. Their relationship is professional but increasingly familiar; Xu remains careful because her father is a Water-Control Pavilion talisman master. 25 38 41
• Lin An — Fellow disciple and occasional collaborator. Lin invited Xu to harvest for Zhang Su, but financial pressures and unpaid obligations later strain his circumstances. 14 15 21 31
• Zhao Ziyao — Former peer who borrowed ten jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice from Xu and later avoided repayment. 17 29
• Zhang Su — Foundation Establishment spirit farmer who initially favored Xu's harvesting ability, then barred him from returning after Zhang Er revealed their earlier conflict. 15 30
• Pei Mo — Foundation Establishment cultivator and enthusiastic customer of Xu's spirit rice wine. 19 35
• Luo Zhao and Luo Mumu — Metal Spirit Root siblings hired by Xu to remove pests from his fields. 14 27 28

Story Role / Major Arcs

Outer Sect Assessment

With one remaining chance to avoid expulsion, Xu refuses Zhang Er's offer to surrender his field and become a tenant farmer. He upgrades the Evergreen Formula, cooperates with Han Su, survives sabotage accusations, and becomes a formal disciple after producing exactly one thousand jin of spirit rice. 1 2 3 6

Establishing the Secluded Spirit Field

Xu claims a remote second-grade field, chooses the Wood-Spirit Entanglement Art, and begins building a self-sufficient farming operation. He obtains fertilizer from Hu Bugui, hires specialists for pest removal and rainfall, and develops spirit rice wine as an additional source of resources. 9 10 11 12 13 14 19

Market and Patronage

After witnessing the control exercised by the Farmer's Heart Society, Xu joins the organization rather than directly oppose it. He later agrees to supply Li Lingbi's team with second-grade spirit rice, gaining access to influential cultivators while privately questioning why Li Lingbi's group values him so highly. 18 27 35 37

Mutated Spirit Rice and Black Soil

Xu discovers hidden Black Soil beneath Stone Mountain and begins cultivating it in secret. Following a thunderstorm, one of his spirit rice plants mutates; he protects the plant, harvests its 999 grains, and replants the parent rice rather than consuming its valuable produce. 32 39 41 49

Earth Vein Mission

Xu accepts Hu Man's mission to tend an Earth-Spouting Lotus, descends to the eighteenth level of the Earth Vein despite the crushing pressure on non-Earth Spirit Root cultivators, and successfully transforms the lotus. The completed mission earns him major compensation and points. 45 46 47 50

Dragonfish Opportunity

After learning that Dragonfish may be drawn by Spirit Rice Wine, Xu considers using his mutated wine to fish at Black Dragon Pool. Hu Bugui instead pursues the opportunity with Foundation Establishment cultivator Zhao Ziyue, hoping to catch a Dragonfish and gain a Golden Core master. 43 50

Notable Quotes

“Like I said, I want to try again.” 1

“Before he had truly grown strong, keeping a low profile could never be wrong.” 4