Da Si Nong: I really don’t want to farm

Chapter 298 It’s Difficult
What did Xu Yue gain?
Putting everything else aside, he gained a deeper understanding of the formations used by farmers to increase their vitality.

Of course, the most crucial point is that many of the burial objects contained works by farmers.

They will send it to him once Wang Hai and the others have translated it.

As for the grand formation in the ancient tomb, Xu Yue knew a little about it.

However, they are probably not as good as Ye Chenguang and others.

There was nothing they could do; those people could all understand the writing on the silk.

He can not understand.

It's purely because they're uncultured.

Think about it, I graduated from a prestigious university, and here's the result.
Ok!

He didn't study classical Chinese literature in college; he studied computer science.

It's understandable that they don't recognize the Small Seal script.

Xu Yue didn't believe that those four guys had studied related majors in college.

I reckon they never went to university.

Xu Yue went back.

Yan Tian and others accompanied them.

Instead of leaving immediately, they sat at Xu Yue's villa, drinking tea and chatting.

“Good tea!”

Zhang Zhixuan took a sip of tea and couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

The others nodded in agreement and offered a few words of praise.

Xu Yue had heard such praise so many times that he had gotten used to it.

"The seniors like them, so they can take some back with them when they leave."

Xu Yue said with a smile that he really didn't mind befriending these people.

They are the real big shots in the underworld.

"Then this old Taoist will not stand on ceremony."

Zhang Zhixuan said with a smile, without the slightest bit of embarrassment.

They are all tea connoisseurs.

They naturally bought some tea from Taoyuan Village.

But it's not enough to drink at all.

Moreover, the tea available on the market is obviously far inferior to Xu Yue's tea.

Whether it's the taste or the spirituality it contains.

What a good thing!

At my age, what's there to be embarrassed about?

The others, of course, didn't hold back either.

"Do you all think this formation is feasible?" Yan Tian asked. "We already have the formation diagram and its principles."

“With some research, we should be able to set it up,” Ye Chenguang said. “However, whether this thing can adapt to living people is hard to say.”

This formation is clearly meant for the dead.

It's used for people to come back to life.

Although it failed, it was still amazing enough.

Because it's been over a thousand years, it still manages to speak.

It is definitely alive.

He only lived for a few seconds.

Moreover, they could sense that the person was thinking at that time.

The first sentence, in particular, was clearly addressed to Xu Yue.

The tradition of farming is returning to the Xu family!

Why?

Because Xu Yue used his peasant-style internal energy to awaken him, or rather, to bring him back to life.

Xu Yue's movement of the giant cauldron was probably not to break the great formation, but rather to complete the final step of it.

Perhaps it requires the farmer's true energy to fully activate that great formation.

The starlight shining on the coffin was, in fact, infusing the body of the deceased with the life force absorbed over the years.

Zhang Zhixuan and the others couldn't understand it, but they could still guess a few things.

Did you guess right?

There's nothing wrong with that.

However, ordinary farmers probably cannot achieve this.

It must be primordial energy.

Because the life force of Hunyuan Qi is more concentrated.

The core of that grand formation was a farmer's formation.

By combining astrology and feng shui with Taoist and Yin-Yang principles, the power of the stars is extracted, transformed into life force, and then infused into the body using agricultural formations.
Although Xu Yue didn't understand the brocade, he understood the formation better than the others.

Because he truly activated that formation using his primordial energy.

Or rather, he completed the final step of that formation.

"Let's set up the formation first, then consider whether to use living people," Xu Yue said. "Don't forget what the formation's foundation is."

What is an array base?
That is naturally the Dragon and Tiger Vitality Cauldron.

"Can it be refined?"

Ye Chenguang looked at Monk Yande and Zhang Zhixuan.

Xu Yue was somewhat surprised. Could these two be weapon-refining masters?

"I don't know!"

"Disaster!"

Zhang Zhixuan uttered two words, while Master Yande uttered one word.

“That bronze cauldron is too big. Besides, once the magic weapon is forged, the runes will be a major problem,” Zhang Zhixuan said. “Making this happen will be extremely difficult.”

"It's difficult, but we have to give it a try," Ye Chenguang said. "What if it works?"

Where should I try it?

Zhang Zhixuan asked the question.

They live all over the country.

"How about Peach Blossom Village?"

Yan Tian suddenly spoke up and asked.

Xu Yue was stunned for a moment, then fell silent.

Why in Taoyuan Village?
It's obvious they want to involve him.

Xu Yue didn't seem to care much about this.

There are advantages and disadvantages, and in Xu Yue's view, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Xu Yue wasn't worried about any big businesses bullying their customers.

He also has a track record.

Although he is only at the third realm of cultivation, no one regards him as such.

Because he holds the life of a fourth-level expert in his hands.

"Of course I welcome it!"

Seeing everyone looking at him, Xu Yue smiled and said.

How could he possibly refuse?
At least in Taoyuan Village, it was quite convenient for him.

Shall we start researching now?

That's obviously overthinking it.

Zhang Zhixuan and his two companions drank tea, chatted for a while, and then said their goodbyes and left.

Xu Yue gave each person two boxes of tea.

Yan Tian did not leave.

"Would a standalone farm formation be effective?"

After Yan Tian and the other two left, he immediately asked.

"I don't know," Xu Yue said, shaking his head. "I'm experimenting with some insects right now. If it works, I'll try it on humans."

"It would be wonderful if this could be accomplished," Yan Tian said. "Many scientists in the country are..."

Yan Tian shook his head as he spoke.

“This formation might not work,” Xu Yue said. “You shouldn’t have too high hopes. Instead of pinning your hopes on this, you should pin them on Elder Xu.”

Xu Zixu and Xu Chengyang have been researching the prescriptions for elixirs.

Of course, none of those elixirs could prolong life, but they could probably enhance bodily functions.

“Your ginseng has done a great job,” Yan Tian said. “Some of them are beyond medical help, so what else can we rely on?”

Xu Yue was silent.

He believed Yan Tian's words.

But Yan Tian's research into this formation must have been for more than just that reason.

This is a hot potato, and Xu Yue really doesn't want to touch it.

It involves a great deal of issues.

However, if he can't refuse and it actually happens, he will naturally be a beneficiary as well.

He is young and energetic, so perhaps he doesn't need it yet.

But what about his grandfather, Xu Chengyang?

"The key to this formation lies in that large cauldron," Xu Yue said. "Whether it can be replicated depends on whether the magic artifact can be replicated. If the formation itself cannot be replicated, then everything is over. A simple farming formation, in most cases, has no effect on extending lifespan."

Although Xu Yue was still experimenting, he was not optimistic about it.

Yan Tian didn't say anything. "How can you be content if you don't try?" Yan Tian said. "No one would be content."

He was unwilling, the higher-ups were unwilling, and Zhang Zhixuan and his group were certainly unwilling as well.

As for Xu Yue?

Sooner or later, it will probably be the same.

Yan Tian left, not staying long.

"solved?"

Xu Yue went back into the house, and Zhang Ruoxi looked up and casually asked a question.

Wang Yun has been in the lab lately, but what about Zhang Ruoxi?
I mostly stay in my room reading, and only occasionally go to the lab to practice.

As for getting out of bed, perhaps because of her pregnancy, Zhang Ruoxi seems to dislike physical activity now.

Xu Yue nodded, then shook his head. Without waiting for Zhang Ruoxi to ask, he immediately explained the matter.

"Speak?"

Zhang Ruoxi felt that her worldview had been shattered.

She has encountered many things that cannot be explained by science.

But this incident still made her feel a bit uneasy.

A person from over a thousand years ago actually uttered a sentence, and then turned to ashes.

"Could it be a hallucination?" Zhang Ruoxi continued. "This is too unbelievable."

“It’s impossible for all five of us to be hallucinating, right?” Xu Yue said. “Besides, we even filmed a video at the time.”

If that's the case, then it really is.

Xu Yue was hallucinating; were those four fourth-realm experts also hallucinating?
The hallucination is still the same?
Of course, the key point is that cameras can't record hallucinations.

“Once he opened his mouth, the formation will probably be studied further,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “You probably won’t be able to escape either, even with the Desert Planting and Agricultural Technology Academy waiting for you, you still won’t be able to escape.”

"Let's do the research," Xu Yue said. "If it's successful, we'll benefit too. We don't need it now, but our elders do!"

Zhang Ruoxi was silent.

They don't really need it yet, and even Grandpa Xu Yue isn't in such a hurry.

He is a master of the third realm, and his medical skills are also quite good.

His health is much better than that of people his age.

But what about Grandpa Xu's grandparents and maternal grandparents?
It was only after coming to Taoyuan Village that my health improved significantly; otherwise, I would probably have suffered from various illnesses and pains.

"Disaster!"

After a long pause, Zhang Ruoxi uttered a single word.

Xu Yue simply nodded.

What is not difficult?
If this were easy, even the Qin Emperor could probably live forever.

"Will you call my parents during Chinese New Year this year?"

After a long while, Zhang Ruoxi suddenly spoke up and asked.

"Call out!" Xu Yue said. "Your older brother, your maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents are all in Taoyuan Village. Are your parents still spending the New Year in Yanjing?"

Zhang Ruoxi did not mention going back to her parents' home for the Chinese New Year.

This is her first Spring Festival since marrying Xu Yue, so it wouldn't be appropriate for her to go back to her parents' home.

“I’ll ask them later,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “They should come.”

Zhang Ruoxi was well aware that her parents also really liked Taoyuan Village.

Xu Yue didn't pay too much attention to the matter of the grand formation.

Let's process what we found in the ancient tomb first.

That will greatly enhance his understanding of formations.

The next day, Xu Yue approached Tian Yizhi.

"If you were to start a mineral water business, where would you plan to build the facility?" Xu Yue asked. "Let's think about it. But it won't be a large-scale operation."

"it is good!"

Tian Yizhi was immediately delighted upon hearing this.

Why not do such a good business?

The water used to water the vegetables is much better than those expensive bottled mineral waters.

Was that water being poured on?

No!

It's money!

Thinking about this, Tian Yizhi wondered if the farm's vegetables and fruits were being sold too cheaply.

How about raising the price?

Think about it and forget it.

With the market constantly expanding, prices would probably have to be lowered if the market weren't far from saturated.

Large quantity, low price.

"When do you plan to go back to the desert?" Tian Yizhi asked. "When the rice planting season starts?"

"Let's talk about it after the New Year!" Xu Yue said. "Things over there are pretty much ready too."

I definitely have to go.

I estimate I'll go again when it's time to plant rice.

"How about we have an annual party?"

Tian Yizhi suddenly asked a question.

"It's your decision! If you're going to do it, let me know in advance."

Xu Yue ignored this.

If it were to be done, the farm would need quite a few employees.

It's estimated to be about the same scale as Xu Yue's wedding in the village.

Tian Yizi nodded.

Why did he ask Xu Yue?
The agricultural trade company is preparing to hold the event, but they only have a few people!

There are too many people at the farm.

When you hold your annual party, you'll need to use food from a farm, right?
How much will that cost?

Instead of doing that, it would be better to just give it away as a red envelope.

I suspect that's what the farm's employees all think.

Tian Yizhi watched Xu Yue's departing figure and immediately gave a bitter smile.

A life of constant toil.

But who can blame them when they offer so much more!
He's received several raises already.

The key point is that the benefits are good too.

Food, drink and lodging
The key is that it has a bright future.

"My parents have agreed to come to Taoyuan Village for the Spring Festival."

When Xu Yue returned, Zhang Ruoxi spoke to him.

"That's good."

Xu Yue nodded.

“Wang Yun’s parents will also be coming to Taoyuan Village for the Spring Festival this year,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “Will they come together?”

"Let's ask Uncle San and the others for their opinions later."

Xu Yue was stunned for a moment.

They don't really care, but they have to consider the feelings of Wang Yun's parents.

"Are you really planning to make mineral water?" Zhang Ruoxi asked. "Where do you plan to locate the factory? Taoyuan Village?"

“Tian Yizhi will consider it,” Xu Yue said. “I’m only responsible for setting up the Spirit Rain Array at that time.”

Zhang Ruoxi smiled and then lowered her head to continue reading.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Jing Guohua came to visit again.

Not long after Yan Tian left, he didn't stay long either.

However, Li Liang and his men stayed in the mountains.

"The boss should be very busy, how come he has time to come here?"

Xu Yue asked with a smile.

"I'll have to trouble you to bring down that big cauldron from the mountains!"

Jing Guohua didn't waste any words and directly stated his purpose.

“Sir, that cauldron is different from the measuring cups in Jizhou,” Xu Yue said. “I went to great lengths to move it a bit in the tomb. You want me to move it down the mountain? Aren’t you asking the impossible?”

“I can’t do anything about it!” Jing Guohua said. “You’re the only one who can move that cauldron. Your third uncle and I, a dozen or so people, can’t move it even a little bit.”

"Really?" Xu Yue said, somewhat surprised. "So many people, and they didn't move an inch?"

“They also used some instruments!” Jing Guohua nodded and said, “I’m starting to suspect that the cauldron might also be a spatial magic artifact.”

"It shouldn't be," Xu Yue said. "Perhaps it's because it's a magical artifact. Have you tried using internal energy to enter its realm?"

“I’ve tried it, but it didn’t work.” Jing Guohua shook his head and said, “Master Yu even tried using his magic, but it didn’t work either.”

Is your internal energy insufficient, or your magical power inadequate?
Does it really require internal energy?

"Let's go!" Xu Yue said, "I'll go up and try! This shouldn't be happening! Isn't that millstone just as heavy as a regular millstone?"

Xu Yue became interested; if he could help, he really wouldn't mind.

But if he can't help, he won't force himself.

Xu Yue then greeted Zhang Ruoxi and went inside with Jing Guohua.

When I returned to the ancient tomb, it had completely changed.

(End of this chapter)