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

Chapter 355 The Ultimate Goal of Cultivation

Is it illegal?
That's hard to say; it depends on how you define it.

At least the courts will have a hard time ruling on it.

Harming people with evil practices?
Which law or regulation has this violated?

It's just a dead cat and a headless snake's corpse buried around a grave, isn't it?
What law did I break?
Do you engage in feudal superstition?
At least that's what Gong Dajun thinks.

The person has been caught, but he probably won't be detained for long.

After all, he was unaware of the existence of the Special Administration Bureau.

What he's most eager to know right now is what his son did to offend people so badly!

Gong Dajun rushed back to find his son.

In Taoyuan Village, Xu Yue looked at Li Liang and asked, "How would the Special Administration Bureau handle this kind of thing?"

This kind of thing obviously won't go through legal procedures.

Of course, Xu Yue asked this question purely out of curiosity.

"I don't know!" Li Liang shook his head and said, "We were only responsible for arresting people. However, it didn't cause any major impact, and there were no casualties, so the punishment shouldn't be severe."

Xu Yue nodded; this was actually within his expectations.

When the Special Administration Bureau deals with matters of the underworld, if there is no legal basis, it will likely consider the impact, casualties, and other factors.

Perhaps the reasons will also be considered.

Of course, Xu Yue wasn't very interested.

After parting ways with Li Liang, he immediately went to the academy.

He had been to the college many times, but today was the first time he had come to his principal's office.

However, he only glanced at it and showed no intention of sitting in the office.

Then I went to find out about the arrival of the students.

"You came just in time."

Xu Yue went to the laboratory, and Liu Guoxing immediately came to greet him.

"The special substance in that container has been detected," Liu Guoxing said. "Or rather, it has been found. It's an extremely special metal, and very few have been discovered so far. However, the higher-ups are already searching for it."

"Oh?" Xu Yue's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this, and he asked, "Can you detect its proportion in that container?"

“It will take some more time,” Liu Guoxing said. “We’ll need your cooperation once the special substance arrives.”

"no problem."

Xu Yue nodded. What did he need his cooperation with?
Naturally, those array symbols were inscribed on the tools.

Xu Yue chatted with Liu Guoxing for a few minutes, mainly Liu Guoxing talking while Xu Yue listened.

It refers to the research findings of the past few days.

There was clearly a lot of cooperation, and the results were much better than before.

Of course, it was mainly Xu Yue's array-patterned artifacts that played a significant role.

Xu Yue then went to Ma Bohan's laboratory.

“Your insects are much more energetic than ordinary insects,” Ma Bohan said. “However, they obviously haven’t broken their life limits.”

Xu Yue nodded; it was something he had expected.

"Dr. Ma, do you think it's possible that the physical lifespan has increased, but the mental lifespan hasn't?" Xu Yue asked. "The Farmer's Formation increases physical lifespan, but it's difficult to increase mental lifespan?"

"possible!"

Ma Bohan thought for a moment, then nodded.

He naturally understood what Xu Yue meant.

Of course, he also understood what Xu Yue meant by "spiritual lifespan".

There is a significant difference between mental death and brain death.

"Are there any formations that can increase spirit?"

Ma Bohan suddenly looked at Xu Yue and asked.

The life-enhancing formations that Xu Yue created undoubtedly greatly promoted his research.

Xu Yue shook his head.

How could a farming family possibly have such a formation?

Boost your spirits?

Should we make the pigs, cattle, and sheep we raise smarter, or make them more insane?
Or should we keep them excited and prevent them from sleeping?
Pigs need to sleep a lot to gain weight.

"Perhaps astrology, feng shui, and formations are possible."

Xu Yue spoke.

and many more!

Xu Yue suddenly thought of something.

Isn't spiritual practice just about cultivating mental strength?

Martial arts practitioners cultivate their qi and blood.

Does this mean that spiritual practitioners have a longer spiritual lifespan than ordinary people?
If one's physical lifespan is longer, does that mean one's lifespan is extended?

When someone has a question in their mind, they immediately seek out someone who can answer it.

Who?
Ye Chenguang.

Because he was in Peach Blossom Village.

He was also one of the strongest people Xu Yue had ever met.

Feng shui masters can also be considered spiritual practitioners.

In the courtyard of the guesthouse, Xu Yue and Ye Chenguang sat facing each other, brewing a pot of tea.

“Spiritual cultivation is indeed about cultivating mental strength, but it’s not just about cultivating mental strength,” Ye Chenguang said. “The physical body of a spiritual cultivator may not be as strong as that of a martial arts cultivator, but once mental strength is transformed into spiritual power and magical power, it also benefits the body.”

"It's just a difference in focus, or rather, a difference in order," Ye Chenguang continued. "Martial arts practitioners are the same. They cultivate qi and blood, and once qi and blood are transformed into internal energy, it also promotes mental strength."

Xu Yue nodded.

He really doesn't know enough about martial arts cultivation and spiritual cultivation.

His method of cultivating internal energy differs from martial arts and auto repair.

That means he cultivates both physical and spiritual power.

Perhaps because spiritual energy is scarce, it is impossible to cultivate both physical and spiritual power simultaneously, which is why spiritual cultivation and martial arts cultivation came into being.

However, although there has been some improvement, there are still obvious differences.

No matter how much a martial arts practitioner's mental strength is enhanced, it is still not as good as a spiritual practitioner's.

No matter how much spiritual cultivation can improve one's physical body, it is clearly not as effective as martial arts cultivation.

Xu Yue, who cultivates both simultaneously, clearly has an innate advantage in doing so.

"Can astrological formations enhance a person's mental strength?" Xu Yue asked. "Does the formation in the ancient tomb have this effect?"

"Whether it will be useful for ordinary people is unknown and requires testing," Ye Chenguang said. "However, it's not very useful for spiritual cultivators; it's not as effective as a spirit-gathering array. As for the star formation in the ancient tomb, it lacked the necessary array base artifacts and was not successfully set up."

Array base artifact?

That must be the Dragon-Tiger Vitality Cauldron.

That Dragon-Tiger Vitality Cauldron was actually the foundation of the Astrological Array.

However, thinking about it, it doesn't seem too surprising.

The reason for the surprise was that the large cauldron was also the foundation artifact of the Farmer's Vitality Array.

Xu Yue's evaluation of the Dragon-Tiger Vitality Cauldron rose even higher.

"Weren't Master Zhang and the others preparing to refine the Dragon-Tiger Vitality Cauldron?" Xu Yue asked. "Any results?"

"It seems there's been no progress," Ye Chenguang said. "However, I don't know the specifics."

Zhang Zhixuan had the backing of Longhu Mountain, and even though he wasn't completely alone, he couldn't compare to a major sect like Longhu Mountain.

“If there’s no progress, they’ll come here sooner or later,” Xu Yue said. “Master Ye, what if the ancient tomb’s astrological formation also has a beneficial effect on spiritual cultivation?”

What will happen?
Ye Chenguang shook his head; he didn't know either.

However, he hoped it would be useful.

Even if the method of prolonging life is ineffective, it is still useful for cultivation.

"Increasing mental lifespan and physical lifespan, does that mean one can increase lifespan?" Xu Yue continued to ask, "You said the Tomb Master failed only because he was trying to be resurrected, not because his lifespan was extended!" "Hmm?"

Ye Chenguang glanced at Xu Yue in astonishment, then fell silent.

After a moment, he shook his head.

"Life is too mysterious," Ye Chenguang said. "Is increasing lifespan really just about increasing mental and physical lifespan?"

Xu Yue nodded.

Indeed, life is too mysterious.

These cultivators, and even life science experts like Ma Bohan, are probably only in the exploratory stage, and their understanding of life is only superficial.

Perhaps it doesn't even qualify as a partial understanding.

Everyone should have a deep sense of awe for life, regardless of who they are.

“We cultivators are also exploring the meaning of life,” Xu Yue said. “Master Ye, when the spiritual energy was abundant in ancient times, what were the limits of cultivators?”

What are the limits of a cultivator?

Currently, those with the highest cultivation levels are those from the Fourth Realm.

Ye Chenguang has been in the Four Realms for many years, but he still can't see a way out.

Even if you know what the Fifth Realm is, you can't see the way.

Some say that to reach the fifth realm, one must cultivate both the spirit and the five elements, because the founder of Wudang did just that.

But it's not that easy.

Over the years, there has only been one Zhang Sanfeng.

Moreover, there are rumors that he is only at the fourth level.

The reason he was suspected of being at the fifth realm was because he cultivated both spiritual and martial arts, making him far stronger than the average fourth realm cultivator.

Is it true or not?
It's estimated that even the Wudang Sanfeng School doesn't know this.

"I don't know!" Ye Chenguang shook his head and said, "It's too far away. The closest one is Wudang's Zhang Sanfeng. And even his entry into the Fifth Realm is still controversial."

dispute?

Xu Yue had also heard about this.

Even if one is invincible, that doesn't necessarily mean they are in the fifth realm.

After all, it has not been confirmed.

Those who cultivate both spiritual and martial arts are naturally much stronger than those in the other four realms.

However, the Special Administration Bureau seems to favor that he entered the Fifth Realm.

"Is it true that the mystery of the Five Realms lies in the dual cultivation of spirit and martial arts?" Xu Yue asked. "Many people have tried it since, but has anyone reached the fourth realm through dual cultivation?"

“No!” Ye Chenguang said, “Apart from Zhang Sanfeng, no one has reached the fourth level in both spiritual and martial arts. A person’s energy is limited, and dual cultivation requires even more resources.”

Is that all?

Xu Yue fell into deep thought. So, does that mean it counts now?
"The key is that, in the eyes of many people, reaching the fourth realm is actually a convergence of different paths," Ye Chenguang continued. "The fourth realm involves the simultaneous cultivation of essence, energy, and spirit."

Is it?

Once you enter the fourth realm, you will indeed cultivate your essence, energy, and spirit together.

But Xu Yue felt there was still a difference.

The condensed "elixir" is different.

"Dan" is the place where the primordial spirit is nurtured.

What sustains it?
Vigor and spirit!
Therefore, the fourth realm cultivates essence, energy, and spirit.

Although both cultivate essence, energy, and spirit, the "elixir" is different, so there are probably distinctions.

Why is it rumored that those who cultivate both spiritual and martial arts are more likely to break through to the fifth realm?
Aside from the example of Zhang Sanfeng, the main issue is probably related to "elixir".

Since both dual cultivation lead to the formation of the Golden Core, their Golden Cores are naturally different.

The possibility of nurturing a primordial spirit is greater.

Xu Yue's "Dan" is clearly different.

Ye Chenguang clearly had some reservations about Xu Yue.

However, since the two weren't that close, Xu Yue didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Besides, didn't he hold nothing back?
Xu Yue had a chat with Ye Chenguang and gained quite a bit of insight.

After saying goodbye, Xu Yue went to the clinic.

"Grandpa is back?"

Xu Yue originally wanted to have a talk with Xu Zixu.

After all, he is a leading figure in traditional Chinese medicine in China, so his understanding of life must be unique.

Upon arrival, however, they encountered Xu Chengyang.

“It arrived last night,” Xu Chengyang said. “Don’t make a fuss over nothing.”

Xu Yue smiled awkwardly.

What could he say? Could he possibly say he needed to come back and report?

"From the academy?"

Xu Chengyang then asked, knowing full well that his grandson would never forget to come here unless there was something important.

"I came from the school and had a chat with Master Ye."

Xu Yue briefly explained his situation, then stated that he wanted to have a chat with Old Xu.

Life sciences and human medicine are closely related. Human medicine relies entirely on life sciences for its theoretical foundation, and life sciences provide the source of treatment for human medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine has a unique understanding of life, emphasizing holistic concepts, the balance of Yin and Yang, the movement of Qi, the regulation of the Five Elements, and the cultivation of essence, Qi, and spirit, in order to maintain human health and promote life development.

Upon hearing Xu Yue's purpose, Xu Zixu immediately began to discuss his understanding of life from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.

This includes holistic views on life, views on Yin and Yang, Qi, Five Elements, and Essence, Qi, and Spirit, as well as the concepts of the unity of heaven and man and Essence.

Needless to say, Xu Yue reaped even greater rewards.

He felt that traditional Chinese medicine's understanding of life was closer to the exploration of life by those who cultivate themselves.

How about learning traditional Chinese medicine?

He will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort by studying traditional Chinese medicine now.

After chatting with Xu Zixu for a long time, Xu Yue returned home satisfied.

In comparison, Xu Zixu is far superior to Xu Chengyang in discussions of traditional Chinese medicine.

Xu Chengyang used to be a folk doctor, specializing in orthopedics.

Xu Yue bought him many books on traditional Chinese medicine and even collected some ancient Chinese medicine texts for him. Although he made rapid progress, he was still far behind Xu Zixu in terms of foundation.

Especially in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.

His only advantage is probably his internal energy at the third level of cultivation.

"How did you start studying the true meaning of life?" Zhang Ruoxi asked Xu Yue with a puzzled look. "You haven't gotten too engrossed in your research, have you? Aren't cultivators from farming families just supposed to farm?"

“I just feel that cultivation is a kind of exploration of life,” Xu Yue said. “I have a vague feeling that studying this will inspire my subsequent cultivation.”

“Cultivation may seem like breaking through the limits of the body, but the real purpose is to break through the limits of life.”

Zhang Ruoxi thought for a moment and nodded.

What is the purpose of cultivation?
Become stronger?

maybe.

However, in Zhang Ruoxi's opinion, what she probably wants most is immortality!
The power is gathered in one body, not only to conquer nature and enemies, but also to overcome the constraints that life imposes on itself!
Zhang Ruoxi seemed to have gained a bit more insight.

She is now in the second realm. Although her pregnancy has slowed her progress, she is not standing still.

"You haven't even fully understood the works of the peasant school, and you've already started studying traditional Chinese medicine texts?" Zhang Ruoxi glanced at the books in Xu Yue's hands and then said, "Isn't this putting the cart before the horse?"

"Why don't you take a look?" Xu Yue said. "Perhaps we can gain some insights. The methods used by farmers can also promote the evolution of crops and livestock."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruoxi immediately fell into deep thought.

She felt that Xu Yue's words made a lot of sense, and a flash of inspiration even struck her.

“You say we don’t know enough about various crops, poultry, and livestock?” Zhang Ruoxi said. “We might as well take a look at the descriptions of these things by modern science.”

(End of this chapter)