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

Chapter 383 Someone Came from Afar to Seek Help
Intentionally reducing the drug's effectiveness?

Neither Xu Yue nor Tian Yizhi showed any surprise.

However, that medicine must have unique characteristics.

If major pharmaceutical companies have similar drugs, then the possibility of deliberately reducing the drug's efficacy is unlikely.

Xu Yue and Tian Yizhi didn't understand the intricacies of the situation, but they could make some guesses.

A unique and highly effective drug has been developed, with one pill providing immediate results. Would you actually use it?
will not!

You'll weaken, then buy a few more pills and earn more money from the medicine.

Then, once other pharmaceutical companies produce a generic version, you gradually increase the drug's efficacy and continuously upgrade it.
Well, this is something only an outsider like Xu Yue could think of.

What about experts?
can not imagine.

Putting aside other factors, their pharmaceutical companies have also deliberately reduced the efficacy of the drugs.

It's not about making more money, nor is it about being afraid of having too much of a impact on the industry.

It's purely a matter of cost.

If all the medicinal herbs were grown at Xu Yue Farm, the efficacy would be amazing, but the cost would be very high.

Xu Yue and Tian Yizhi clearly didn't intend to discuss this matter in depth.

"So, the pharmaceutical company's products are mostly traditional Chinese medicine, right?"

Xu Yue naturally mentioned to Zhang Ruoxi that he had rented land in four more villages to grow medicinal herbs.

Zhang Ruoxi was not surprised by this.

Which pharmaceutical company doesn't want good medicinal materials?
“Yes!” Xu Yue nodded and said, “Those medicines were basically developed by Elder Xu and his team based on ancient prescriptions.”

“It’s good to plant more,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “Perhaps the rise of traditional Chinese medicine will depend on our medicinal herbs.”

“That’s an exaggeration,” Xu Yue said. “Besides, the decline of traditional Chinese medicine is not necessarily a problem with medicine; it’s probably more about interests.”

Putting everything else aside, if traditional Chinese medicine were to develop, with its diagnostic methods of observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, how would those medical instruments be sold?
Those instruments are incredibly expensive.

"Last time I heard from my grandmother that Old Xu seemed to be discussing with my grandfather about inviting some famous Chinese medicine doctors to come," Zhang Ruoxi said. "I expect to hear news in the next couple of days."

"That's good!"

Xu Yue nodded, unconcerned.

Zhang Ruoxi's maternal grandmother often helped out at the clinic, so it's not surprising that she knew some of this.

"The clinic is too small!"

Two days later, Xu Chengyang found Xu Yue and spoke directly.

The clinic has a small courtyard, and in addition to the examination rooms, there are many other rooms.

Xu Chengyang, Xu Zixu, and others all stayed at the clinic.

However, it seems there's no room left now that people have arrived.

In addition, the number of people coming to see the doctor by reputation is increasing.

Many sheds have been built outside the clinic for patients to rest.

"Did Old Master Xu really invite quite a few famous traditional Chinese medicine experts?"

Xu Yue asked with a smile.

"Yes!" Xu Chengyang nodded and said, "Many of them come from the Taoist sect."

Why invite a Taoist doctor?
Because they were focused on alchemy, Taoist traditional Chinese medicine certainly had an advantage over other forms of traditional Chinese medicine.

"Grandpa, what's your opinion? Should we expand the clinic, or find another location?" Xu Yue asked. "If we're choosing another place to build it, I actually have some recommendations!"

"Oh, where?"

Xu Chengyang was somewhat surprised and asked.

“Gongjia’ao!” Xu Yue said, “There’s a life science laboratory over there.”

Xu Chengyang seemed to be deep in thought.

Xu Chengyang had obviously heard about the experiment over there.

Not only were astrological and feng shui formations arranged, but also a traditional farming formation.

The leader of this group is an academician of the Academy of Life Sciences.

Wait a minute? A massive formation!
"I'll go back and discuss it with Lao Xu and the others," Xu Chengyang said. "Xiao Yue, do you think alchemy can be combined with formations?"

"It should be possible," Xu Yue said after a moment of silence. "The clinic has set up quite a few formations, hasn't it?"

Are formations useful?
Xu Yue thought so.

Putting everything else aside, the Spirit Gathering Array can at least make the spiritual energy contained in the pills more abundant.

However, they hadn't thought of it that way before.

Now that Xu Chengyang had a flash of inspiration because of the life laboratory, Xu Yue naturally realized it as well.

The key question is: what formations are needed for alchemy?

"I'm going back. I'll discuss it with them," Xu Chengyang said. "Many capable people have come this time, and many of those Taoist doctors have cultivation levels."

Having cultivation makes some things less troublesome to discuss.

Xu Zixu's medical skills are amazing, but without cultivation, there are some things he can't understand.

Xu Chengyang arrived quickly and left quickly.

"The rise of the agricultural school seems to have had a significant impact on traditional Chinese medicine," Zhang Ruoxi said. "Do you think the medical school among the Hundred Schools of Thought had any methods of cultivation?"

"There should be."

Xu Yue thought for a moment and then said.

Farmers all have them, so it's impossible for doctors not to.

"But why wasn't it passed down?" Zhang Ruoxi asked. "How could the methods of medical cultivation be lost?"

"Who knows!"

Xu Yue shook his head. He had some guesses about why the farming family's cultivation methods had been lost, though they might not be accurate.

However, the medical knowledge has been lost, making it difficult to even guess a possibility.

“There are many things that have been lost, and there’s no shortage of physicians,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “Haven’t the Confucian methods of cultivation been lost as well?”

The reason it was lost is probably related to changes in the world.

As the world changes, cultivation methods become less effective, fewer people practice them, and their loss is inevitable.

Who knows the specifics?

However, Xu Yue wasn't the kind of person who insisted on figuring things out.

The Special Administration Bureau also participated in Xu Chengyang's research.

The same goes for that life laboratory.

Life sciences and medicine are clearly connected.

It's perfectly fine to study both together.

The renowned TCM doctors invited by Professor Xu then moved into the academy.

There couldn't possibly be only one laboratory in Gongjia'ao.

There are also quite a few buildings.

Originally, they planned to grow vegetables there, but now it seems more suitable to grow medicinal herbs.

Students at the college should also learn how to cultivate medicinal herbs.

However, the village clinic remains open; it's unlikely to close or relocate.

The clinic now attracts many tourists.

Most of the guests in the courtyards near Huashan are there to receive medical treatment and recuperate.

"Do you think it's possible for our school to establish other majors and become a comprehensive university?" Xue Jing looked at Xu Yue and said, "For example, a medical major? Even a traditional Chinese medicine major would be fine."

He was somewhat envious of those famous doctors.

With so many renowned traditional Chinese medicine experts here, if he doesn't make good use of them, he would be somewhat incompetent as the vice principal.

The key point is that the school also conducts research in this area.

This is very unscientific in agricultural science.

Of course, Xue Jing was also well aware that adding a major was not as simple as it seemed.

But you still have to have dreams, what if you die before they come true?

He may not participate in teaching, but he can participate in management.

He was well aware of the immense power behind the Agricultural Science and Technology College.

If we really want to add medical specialties, it's not impossible.

"Let's talk about it later," Xu Yue said, shaking his head. "Our college doesn't even have a single graduate yet. We need to do our job well first before we can talk about anything else."

Xue Jing smiled and nodded.

He's got quite the ambition now; he's thinking of turning the school into a prestigious one.

However, he knew very well that this matter could not be rushed.

"Did Grandpa go to school?"

Xu Yue went back, and Xu Jiangming asked.

There were three siblings, two of whom lived in Taoyuan Village, but Xu Chengyang didn't live with anyone.

After the two brothers "separated" their households, Xu Chengyang went to work at the clinic. This was likely partly due to the brothers' influence.

“He’s gone,” Xu Yue nodded. “He’ll eat at the school, but he’ll stay in the village. Don’t worry, Grandpa’s doing well.”

When Xu Jiangming asked, it was naturally out of concern.

After all, Xu Chengyang is not young anymore.

"At your age, why are you still making such a fuss?"

Xu Jiangming couldn't help but complain.

He felt that Xu Chengyang was over seventy years old and should be enjoying his retirement, instead of spending all his time thinking about alchemy.

The art of alchemy has been lost for many years.

“You can only say that to me, don’t say it to Grandpa,” Xu Yue said. “Otherwise, he’ll scold you.”

What did they say about Xu Jiangming?
Doing nothing and accomplishing nothing.
"I'm stupid!"

Xu Jiangming said with a sneer.

He is indeed fine now.

As the scale of earthworm farming expanded, he abandoned all responsibility for it.

These days, his biggest task is probably helping Li Xiurong cook. If the children start making a fuss, he has to be the head chef.

"We have to find something to do, otherwise it'll be too boring," Xu Yue said with a smile. "Do you expect Grandpa to go and play cards with the old folks in the village like you?"

Xu Jiangming chuckled and said nothing more.

He not only fought by himself, but also tried to get Zhang Ruoxi's grandfather and maternal grandfather involved.

However, it was unsuccessful.

Grandpa Zhang Ruoxi enjoys playing chess and has now found many chess friends. He also occasionally plays chess with tourists.

As for Zhang Ruoxi's maternal grandfather, he now enjoys fishing.

They're either at a fishing spot or a fishpond, and occasionally they also go fishing for crayfish, loach, and soft-shelled turtles.

Regardless of age, everyone needs to find something to do.

"Are Wang Yun and the others upstairs?"

Xu Yue casually asked another question.

After Wang Yun finished her postpartum confinement, she came here often.

We can take care of the kids together and exchange parenting tips.

However, this made Zhang Ruoxi and Li Xiurong feel a little more at ease.

Previously, it was two people taking care of two children; now it's four people taking care of three children.

Wang Yun's mother always accompanied her.

"exist!"

Xu Jiangming nodded.

Xu Yue nodded, but instead of going upstairs, he went to the laboratory.

However, before they even arrived at the lab, Xu Jianghe called.

"what's up?"

Xu Jianghe didn't say what it was about on the phone, so Xu Yue asked this question when they met.

"Two skilled martial artists have arrived, saying they've come to seek refuge with you," Xu Jianghe said. "They're at the second level, the kind who have experienced life and death."

"Is it?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yue became interested.

This was the first time someone had come seeking refuge with him.

Guo Tianyou's choice was made out of desperation.

Liu Chengji wasn't much better off.

Lee Joo-ting was seriously injured and seemed to have nowhere else to turn.

As for the others, most of them were veterans, whom they found through Zhang Ruoxi's maternal grandfather's connections.

"what?"

Xu Yue entered the camp and immediately recognized the person who had come.

A man and a woman, both with injuries.

It is indeed the second realm of cultivation.

However, they are all beginners.

Xu Yue couldn't tell what kind of kung fu they were practicing either.

"You're looking for me?"

Xu Yue walked over and asked.

"Are you Boss Xu from Taoyuan Village?" the man said. "My name is Zhao Zixu, and this is my sister Zhao Ziyi. We came back from overseas."

"Am I really that charming that you all came all the way from overseas to seek refuge with me?"

Xu Yue glanced at the two of them and spoke.

With a tremor, experts from all walks of life flocked to join him.

Most novels wouldn't dare to write like this.

“My brother and I escaped back, but we want to fight our way back,” Zhao Zixu said. “And you can help us fight our way back.”

Xu Yue just watched without saying a word, his eyes seeming to ask: I can help you, but why should I help you?
"We risk our lives for you, and you give us a chance to get revenge," Zhao Zixu said. "Our enemy is the Holy Knight. We heard from our friends in the Hongmen that you also have a grudge against the Holy Knight?"

"Did the Hongmen send you?"

Xu Yue looked at Zhao Zixu and asked.

If that's the case, then some things do make sense.

“The Hongmen invited my brother and me to join, but we refused,” Zhao Zixu said. “Although they are currently causing trouble for the Holy Knights and even assassinating their experts, the real reason is probably that they want to use this opportunity to exchange cultivation resources with you.”

Xu Yue remained noncommittal.

However, this person must be intelligent.

"Joining the Hongmen only allows for revenge, not retribution," Zhao Zixu said. "But joining you can. You can make my brother and I stronger! Only by becoming stronger can we take revenge!"

There's a big difference between revenge and retribution.

Xu Yue finally understood.

These brother and sister had a grudge against the overseas holy knights, but with their second-level cultivation, they were clearly no match for them.

This is an attempt to leverage the resources at their disposal to become stronger.

Only by becoming stronger can one take revenge.

That's very true.

The other party seemed certain that Xu Yue would agree.

Instead of giving resources to the Hongmen, it would be better to cultivate our own people; that would only cause more trouble for the Paladins.

They make money from both ends.

"You're very smart, but most bosses don't like employees who are too smart," Xu Yue said with a smile. "You're also very ambitious. I seriously doubt whether you'll still consider me your boss after you become stronger."

Xu Yue actually likes smart employees.

He didn't mind that the other party was ambitious.

He was confident; he didn't believe that Zhao Zixu was stronger than him.

“My brother is just eager for revenge,” Zhao Ziyi said. “As long as it helps us get revenge, our lives are yours.”

Are they eager for revenge?
maybe.

"Why bother testing me with words?" Zhao Zixu said. "Since you say I'm clever, how could I not have known your character before I came? You've already killed two fourth-realm cultivators, are you still afraid I'll become stronger and betray you?"

Do most bosses dislike smart employees?

But are you just an ordinary boss?
No!

Why was Zhao Zixu so certain that Xu Yue would accept him and his sister and mentor them?
Because they can extend Xu Yue's perspective overseas.

Why doesn't Xu Yue personally take revenge on the Holy Knights and those three Western powers, the Divine Court?
He was simply powerless to do anything else, so he could only use the resources of the Hongmen to help him.

This person is not only strong, but also vengeful.

If you kidnap me, I'll spend "money" to kill your people.

"Alright then!" Xu Yue said with a smile, "Come with me!"

"where to?"

Zhao Ziyi asked subconsciously.

"Let's heal your injuries first," Xu Yue said. "If you suffer any lasting damage, how will you expect to become stronger?"

"Is Third Uncle going?"

Xu Yue had only taken a couple of steps when he turned back to look at Xu Jianghe.

"I'm not going," Xu Jianghe shook his head and said, "I don't want to get scolded by the old man."

(End of this chapter)