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

Chapter 399: Using Array Formations to Activate Runes for Mass Production?
There are some things that Xu Jianghe is not suited to do.

Xu Yue didn't want him to do it either.

As for Lee Joo-ting and others?
They were clearly not as suitable as Zhao Zixu and his sister.

After all, they had families to support and didn't know much about overseas areas.

Putting everything else aside, language communication would probably be a problem once we go abroad.

The key is that they have a grudge against someone, which gives them a lot of motivation.

“There are some things we don’t need, but we have to have them,” Xu Yue said. “We can’t rely on the Special Administration Bureau or the country for everything.”

Xu Jianghe naturally understood the meaning behind Xu Yue's words.

There are some things, even legal ones, that the Special Administration Bureau shouldn't get involved in.

Besides, they have no control over matters abroad.

They were repeatedly attacked at their doorstep, but could only watch helplessly; it was truly frustrating.

"Should we ask two people to help us?" Xu Jianghe said. "I trust the people we hired earlier more than them."

assist?

It also implies supervision.

"Let them fend for themselves first," Xu Yue said. "Let's wait until someone breaks through to the third realm before making any decisions."

Those people are indeed trustworthy, and most of them have now entered the second realm, but it's too dangerous for them to go abroad.

If one enters the third realm, one still has the power to protect oneself.

If those two siblings have ulterior motives, it's useless for those people to go; they might even lose their lives.

That would be a losing proposition.

If not, it might leave a bump.

Having resources in hand is similar to controlling provisions in ancient times.

Don't use people with suspicion, don't use people who are suspicious.

"You've reached the threshold of the fourth realm?"

Xu Yue looked at Xu Jianghe and asked with a smile.

"Hmm," Xu Jianghe said, "If we charge in now, we have a 60% chance of success."

Is a 60% chance of success low?

Not low.

It's already more than halfway done.

After all, the four borders are difficult to break through.

"That's unnecessary," Xu Yue said. "It's best if things happen naturally."

Xu Jianghe nodded.

If a crisis strikes, then we have no choice but to act.

But they don't have any crisis right now, so they'll proceed gradually.

Why rush things? Let's build a stronger foundation first, so we can go further.

Xu Jianghe also has ambitions.

He doesn't believe that his limit is only the fourth realm.

Two days later, Liu Feifei arrived.

Xiong Yan also came along.

However, Xu Yue said goodbye to them and then left.

Their first stop was the Badain Jaran Desert.

It wasn't just to check on the farm there; the main reason was that the laboratory wasn't large enough, and it has since been expanded considerably.

There are farms here, but desertification control will also be carried out.

Furthermore, they have already leased a large area of ​​desert surrounding the farm.

"Wow, there are quite a few tourists here!"

Xu Yue looked at Xu Wei with some surprise.

The rice is still in the seedling stage; it hasn't been planted at all.

However, the vineyards and pastures attracted quite a few tourists.

"This is the result of the efforts of the tourism company and the local cultural and tourism bureau," Xu Wei said. "This is still the off-season; after the rice planting season, even more tourists will come."

"The desertification control efforts should have started by now, right?" Xu Yue said. "I see the lab is bustling with activity."

"Yes!" Xu Wei nodded and said, "In addition, quite a few desertification control companies have already started cooperating."

Xu Yue nodded.

Xu Wei doesn't manage the desertification control company, but the laboratory belongs to the farm.

At least what's needed comes from the farm.

He was naturally aware of this.

"Let's go check out the ranch."

Xu Yue nodded and then headed towards the ranch.

Pasture grass has already been planted, but the area is too large, so only a portion has been planted so far.

However, they have already raised quite a few dairy cows.

There are quite a few dairy cows producing milk.

Dairy companies have also started small-scale production.

Shuxiangge and Yuelai Hotel already have a limited number of products for sale.

The quantity is still not very large.

"Are you used to it?" Xu Yue looked at Guo En and said, "I heard you didn't go home for New Year's Eve?"

"I'm used to it, it's great here," Guo En said with a smile. "As for what to do during the New Year, are we just going to eat my brother's PDA?"

Xu Yue smiled wryly and did not continue the topic.

Why Guo En didn't return to Taoyuan Village for the New Year is his business.

He hadn't had any conflicts with his family, and Xu Yue wasn't interested in whether it was because Guo Huai was dating someone and he didn't want to go back to see them being lovey-dovey, or for some other reason.

He just asked casually.

Guo En is the security manager of this farm, and can be considered a high-ranking member of the farm.

"If you're afraid of being fed dog food by your brother, then find someone else," Xu Yue said with a smile. "Otherwise, you'll taste dog food even when you eat their wedding candy."

Upon hearing this, Guo En's mood immediately soured.

The main reason I'm not going back is because I'm afraid of being pressured by my family.

Before her family could even urge her, her boss had already started pressuring her.

Where are your dad and the others?

Xu Yue asked.

Guo Tianyou and Liu Chengji arrived at the farm first.

They arrived together, but Xu Yue had to entertain the leaders here, so he arrived later.

"They're busy working on the new lab."

Guo En said.

The laboratory was expanded, but not on the original site; instead, it was built on a different location.

The area around that laboratory had already been planned.

Xu Yue didn't rush to the new laboratory; Guo Tianyou and the others could set it up there first.

Since we're here, we should naturally learn more about it.

Otherwise, when you go back, people will ask you how the grapes are growing and how many dairy cows you have.
If you don't know anything when asked, isn't that embarrassing?

There are quite a few people at the desert farm.

Besides tourists, there are also quite a few employees.

The former location of our company has now developed into a town.

There were also quite a few tourists when we arrived at the ranch.

The lush green expanse is quite a sight in this desert.

"They even raise horses?"

Xu Yue looked at Xu Wei with some surprise.

"At first, we bought a few dozen horses for tourism projects. Later, we felt that there was potential, so we raised more," Xu Wei said. "Those horses come out of the laboratory, their spirits are enhanced, and we feed them the pasture we grow. I feel that we can sell them to wealthy horse lovers for an astronomical price."

How much does the most expensive horse cost?

Xu Yue seemed to have seen related reports. Thoroughbreds cost hundreds of millions.

Even Arabian horses remain around $100,000.

Xu Yue didn't believe that the horses he raised on his farm couldn't be sold for $100,000.

Whether it's spirituality or anything else, it definitely crushes those horses.

"It's worth a try," Xu Yue nodded and said, "but don't overshadow the main event."

"Ok!"

Xu Wei nodded.

What is the Lord?
Of course, it's raising dairy cows.

That's where the dairy company gets its raw materials.

The pasture is thriving, and the cows are perfectly healthy.

They eat pasture imbued with spirit and drink spiritual rainwater, so it's natural that the cows rarely get sick.

However, the necessary epidemic prevention measures are still in place.

The farm also invited quite a few relevant experts.

Those experts mostly come from agricultural research institutes and have a good understanding of farms, so they are naturally suitable.

After wandering around the ranch, Xu Yue went to the new laboratory.

The new laboratory is several times larger than the old one.

However, setting it up wasn't that difficult.

Setting up an array using stones engraved with runes is naturally much simpler.

As for where those stones came from?

Of course, it was prepared in advance.

Nowadays, storage rings are also convenient.

The array symbols have been placed, and Guo Tianyou and Liu Chengji have even set up some array formations.

However, Xu Yue still needs to take action.

It didn't take Xu Yue much time.

On this trip, setting up the various laboratories was the most time-consuming part, not the setup itself, but the travel.

The next day, Xu Yue and Guo Tianyou left for their next destination.

Kubuqi Desert, Ulan Buh Desert, Hunshandake Sandy Land.
After visiting the Inner Mongolian desert, Xu Yue and his group then went to Xinzhou.

The Gurbantunggut Desert, the Kumtag Desert, and the Taklamakan Desert, the largest desert in China.

And this desert laboratory is the largest in scale.

When Xu Yue and the others arrived, the laboratory had already been repaired, but construction was still underway around it.

Living facilities are definitely essential.

However, Xu Yue was not interested in paying attention to these things. After setting up the formation, he left without lingering.

As for understanding the desertification control company?

The desertification control work only began after the laboratory formation was completed.

By the time Xu Yue returned to Taoyuan Village, it was already early May, and the rice seedlings in the fields had all been planted.

It took more than a month, which was much faster than expected.

“Yin Xue came once,” Zhang Ruoxi said, looking at Xu Yue who was holding the child. “She’s been transferred to the district, officially.”

"Oh?" Xu Yue said with some surprise, "He's already at the full division chief level?"

He had previously thought Yin Xue would be a deputy district head, but he didn't expect her to skip a level.

"What's she doing here?" Xu Yue asked. "Is she here to ask the farm to rent land again?"

“He didn’t say anything, he just sat for a while and then left,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “But I guess he was probably trying to get you to help him achieve his political goals.”

Xu Yue deserves the most credit for Yin Xue's promotion.

Of course, Yin Xue's own abilities and the connections she has made also played a significant role.

"Never mind her," Xu Yue said. "However, the farm is indeed about to enter a phase of rapid development."

"How many people from the academy have broken through to the second realm?" Zhang Ruoxi asked. "I heard from Xiao Yan that Hu Hai and the other three have broken through to the second realm."

"About twenty or so!" Xu Yue said. "More than I expected, and faster too. There are also quite a few on the verge of a breakthrough, so I estimate there will be even more after a while."

In less than a year, so many people have made breakthroughs, which is indeed better than expected.

"Are you going to lead them in practical formation drills?" Zhang Ruoxi asked. "Sister Ling Xue has been teaching them these past few days, right?"

Xu Yue nodded.

Xu Yue was away, Zhang Ruoxi took care of the child, and Han Lingxue could also manage to teach.

Although she is not very skilled and needs practice, and may not be able to meet the farm's needs yet, she can definitely teach those newbies.

"Combining theory and practice will allow them to learn faster," Zhang Ruoxi said. "Those who have broken through to the second realm are probably mostly from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, right?"

"Half," Xu Yue said. "Meng Hao, whom I mentioned before, has already broken through to the second realm. If it weren't for Li Zihan, he would be the youngest one."

"Where's his girlfriend?" Zhang Ruoxi asked. "Hasn't she broken through yet?"

"It'll be soon," Xu Yue said. "Li Yan is quite talented too."

"Oh, right!" Zhang Ruoxi seemed to remember something and said, "After you left, Ning Yun came once and gave you some jade talismans. Take a look."

As Zhang Ruoxi spoke, she took out several jade talismans from her spatial ring and handed them to Xu Yue.

"Ok?"

Xu Yue looked at the jade talisman and showed a look of surprise.

“It feels a bit different, but after trying it, the power is not bad,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “It should still be usable with the Special Administration Bureau, so they gave him quite a few jade tokens.”

"It must be because of the difference in their true energy," Xu Yue said. "As long as it works, that's fine. I'll talk to him again later."

“The Yin-Yang School’s true energy can activate the Farmer School’s protective talismans,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “Then can the Farmer School’s true energy also activate the array talismans of the Daoist and Yin-Yang Schools? And it seems that supernatural powers would also work?”

"Why think so much?" Xu Yue said. "Do you want to learn the supernatural powers of the Yin-Yang School? Aren't the agricultural school's powers enough for you to learn?"

Among the things Ning Yun gave Xu Yue, there were indeed some supernatural techniques from the Yin-Yang School.

However, Xu Yue only glanced at it and had no intention of studying it further.

“It’s always good to have more skills,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “However, after some research, I found that to learn the supernatural abilities of the Yin-Yang School, one needs to understand the Yin-Yang and Five Elements numerology. This is similar to how to learn the supernatural abilities of the Agricultural School, one needs to have some understanding of the Agricultural School’s writings.”

“What’s so surprising about that?” Xu Yue said. “If you’re learning Taoist arts and you don’t even understand the Taoist terminology, you won’t be able to understand the cultivation methods. If you don’t understand any Chinese culture at all, you still won’t understand even if someone translates it into vernacular Chinese for you.”

"Supernatural formations are the crystallization of knowledge," Zhang Ruoxi nodded and said with a smile, "Do you think they can be analyzed with current technology?"

"I don't know that."

Xu Yue shook his head. The two systems are different. They may have some things in common, but it would be difficult to use science to analyze metaphysics.

Of course, they were just chatting idly.

Two days after Xu Yue returned, Jing Guohua arrived.

"feasible?"

Jing Guohua was somewhat surprised as he held the amulet made by Ning Yun.

He didn't have the same keen eyesight as Xu Yue and Zhang Ruoxi, so naturally he couldn't see anything.

"Ruoxi has tried it, and the defensive power is about the same," Xu Yue said. "You should be able to use it."

"How fast is he making it?"

Jing Guohua naturally did not doubt Xu Yue's words.

However, while the defenses are sufficient, what about production capacity?
Xu Yue and Zhang Ruoxi's production speed was really not good.

"I don't know about that," Xu Yue said. "Besides, you can't let them work for nothing, can you?"

"You didn't pay them any wages?" Jing Guohua said. "I'm envious of your farm consultant's salary. You can't just keep people employed without letting them work, can you? You can't be biased, can you? Guo Tianyou and Liu Chengji are still following you around setting up operations, enduring wind and rain."

"You're even speaking up for them now?" Xu Yue nodded with a smile and said, "However, you're right. We'll have him hand over some money every month."

“Actually, I’ve been thinking about something,” Jing Guohua said, “the array patterns on this jade talisman should be able to be engraved by machine, right?”

Xu Yue nodded.

He actually owns a related factory.

It started with Guo Huai creating the array stones for the purification array needed by the environmental protection company.

The formation stones for the farm's layout were also carved there.

It can be engraved directly by computer, without any errors, and can be activated. It saves time and effort and can be mass-produced.

"Could we activate the runes on the protective jade talisman using an array, like in your laboratories?"

Jing Guohua continued to ask.

(End of this chapter)