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

Chapter 454 The Primordial Spirit Communicates with All Things?
Guo Tianyou and Liu Chengji were with Tian Yizhi.

Once the Insect Valley formation was set up, Miao Shiwen was safe.

After Tian Yi arrived, the two went to his scorpion breeding base.

See first, then talk.

Once the agreement is reached, Xu Yue and his team can begin renovating his scorpion breeding base.

Perhaps the timing is just right.

Guo Tianyou and Liu Chengji naturally followed Xu Yue to the Insect Valley.

Jing Guohua didn't leave either.

He also wanted to see what the Feng Shui of this Insect Valley meant.

After all, this Insect Valley is a hidden danger.

Upon arriving at Insect Valley again, Xu Yue noticed that surveillance cameras had been installed around the valley.

There were many warning signs along the way.

This place is teeming with poisonous insects; do not enter!
"Were the warning signs along this route even useful?"

Xu Yue looked at Jing Guohua with a smile.

"They'll definitely still be useful. As for whether anyone's going to do something reckless, that's none of our concern," Jing Guohua said. "By the way, what are you going to do with those insect-repelling array talismans? Take them with you?"

“I’ll set up these insect-repelling arrays in a few nearby villages later, so they’ll be safer,” Xu Yue said after thinking for a moment. “There’s no point in taking them back; we don’t need them at home.”

The array symbols for the insect-repelling array are now in mass production, and are being manufactured in large quantities for graduating students.

The farm is now ramping up production of any array symbols it needs.

Once those students graduate, they will all be able to put those skills to use.

It's obvious to everyone that once the first batch of trainees graduates, the farm will immediately experience a leap forward.

"fair enough."

Jing Guohua nodded.

In this way, even if the insect valley is struck by lightning, the nearby villages will have a certain degree of safety.

"Did you figure it out?"

Xu Yue asked about Guo Tianyou and the other person.

Both shook their heads.

"The terrain here doesn't seem particularly special," Guo Tianyou said. "The reason it's suitable for poisonous insects might be related to the climate. Of course, it could also be related to that so-called 'Gu-raising sect'."

“We know very little about the methods of raising Gu poison,” Liu Chengji said. “However, this mountain range seems to be quite extraordinary.”

The extraordinary nature of the mountains, the unique characteristics of the valley, and the transformation of this place by the ancient great sect have resulted in the Insect Valley we see today.

The exact reason is probably hard to explain in a short time.

"Let's take another look around."

Guo Tianyou said, "They just arrived, so their assessment may not be accurate."

“Then you should be careful. I’m not sure if all the poisonous insects around here have been attracted,” Xu Yue said. “There are too many kinds of poisonous insects here.”

The insect-attracting array needs to collect its aura in order to lure it over.

If you don't collect the energy, it won't have any effect.

“We’ll be careful,” Guo Tianyou said. “Does that amulet offer protection against poisonous insects?”

"I haven't tried that. However, it's best not to rely on a protective jade amulet for your safety."

Xu Yue shook his head.

Even protective jade amulets are not foolproof.

For example, it offers no protection against poison.

Protective jade amulets are more geared towards defense against physical harm.

Xu Yue and Jing Guohua went down the mountain.

Xu Yue wasn't very interested in the results of the experts and scholars he invited.

After he came down the mountain, he went straight to Miao Shiwen's scorpion breeding base.

Tian Yizhi and Miao Shiwen have reached an agreement.

There was little disagreement.

Besides, it's just a trial run; whether it will succeed is still uncertain.

Xu Yue's trip was to set up an array at the test site.

Have you ever heard of the earthworms of Peach Blossom Village?

Xu Yue looked at Miao Shiwen and asked.

What do scorpions eat?
Scorpions primarily feed on insects, including spiders, crickets, centipedes, mealworms, mantis larvae, earthworms, ground beetles, black mealworms, and crickets.

The earthworms of Taoyuan Village are quite famous.

Especially in fishing circles.

“I’ve heard of it,” Miao Shiwen said. “I’m a bit of a fishing enthusiast myself, how could I not have heard of it? I even bought one to try it out. Whether it’s fishing in a commercial pond or in the wild, it’s always successful.”

A black pit?
Wild fishing?

However, wild fishing is still okay. Nowadays, in all fishing grounds across the country, if any fishing ground doesn't have a clear rule against using earthworms from Taoyuan Village, then that ground will most likely have to close down.

I mentioned earthworms to you, not to ask about fishing.

"What I mean is, wouldn't it be better to feed the scorpions with earthworms from Peach Blossom Village?"

Xu Yue asked.

"Whether it would be better is hard to say, but it's definitely not worth it," Miao Shiwen said. "A box of earthworms from Taoyuan Village sells for one or two hundred yuan. If you use those earthworms to feed scorpions, how much do you think you should sell them for to make a profit?"

Xu Yue was stunned for a moment, then gave an awkward smile.

Earthworm farming has expanded significantly, but demand still exceeds supply.

Of course, prices have also declined.

The price in Taoyuan Village is one hundred.

However, in other places, the price has been driven up to 200.

After all, not everyone is willing to travel all the way to Taoyuan Village to buy earthworms.

“The farm’s focus isn’t on earthworm farming, otherwise we would have expanded the scale long ago,” Tian Yizhi said. “Using them to feed scorpions isn’t out of the question; we could definitely give it a try.”

The scale of earthworm farming can be reduced; there is no way to expand it recklessly.

After all, a large-scale expansion would have a significant impact on the bait market.

If it were truly large-scale farming, it would probably have been boycotted by feed manufacturers long ago.

Of course, the main reason is that the farm has no plans to enter the bait market.

“Taoyuan Farm is no longer concerned with whether it will make money or not.” Seeing Miao Shiwen looking at him, Xu Yue said, “We can raise some scorpions and see if it’s worth it. Taoyuan Pharmaceutical doesn’t just research the medicines on the market.”

Why does Xu Yue raise scorpions in this way?

They just wanted to see if Xu Chengyang and Xu Zixu could develop some special medicine using these scorpions.

The medicinal value of scorpions is still worth studying.

"What do you mean?"

Miao Shiwen looked at Xu Yue with some confusion.

"Taoyuan Pharmaceutical mainly develops pills that are useful for cultivators," Xu Yue said. "This requires spiritual herbs. The medicinal value of scorpions goes without saying, and if they possess sentience, they would naturally become spiritual herbs. Perhaps we can use this to develop new drugs."

Miao Shiwen was somewhat shocked.

Taoyuan Pharmaceutical has a pretty good reputation.

Several drugs that have been launched are in short supply.

The main reason is its amazing efficacy.

In retrospect, it seems those drugs were probably deliberately made less effective.

It's not surprising that pharmaceutical companies deliberately reduce the efficacy of drugs.

“If you don’t think it’s a loss, then I naturally have no problem with it,” Miao Shiwen said. “However, can scorpions raised like that really fetch a good price?”

"Let's raise some first and see how it goes," Xu Yue said. "If the medicinal effects are amazing, then it's worth raising. Although earthworms are expensive, the cost is really low."

Earthworms are inexpensive, or rather, very inexpensive.

"That's fine."

Miao Shiwen said nothing more, and the sales of the scorpions were handled by Taoyuan Agricultural Trade Center.

Even the scorpions he used to raise could be processed by Taoyuan Farmers Market.

Next, Xu Yue began making arrangements at Miao Shiwen's breeding farm.

Naturally, a place for raising earthworms would also be necessary.

This naturally wouldn't take Xu Yue much time.

"Safety first!"

With everything arranged, Xu Yue spoke to Miao Shiwen.

“Yes!” Miao Shiwen said, “I handle these scorpions myself; I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do it.” Miao Shiwen’s scorpion farm is actually quite large, so naturally he can’t be the only one running it.

He also hired workers.

Can centipedes be farmed?

Xu Yue spoke.

Centipede farming is very difficult and risky.

There are undoubtedly far fewer of them compared to farmed scorpions.

The centipedes that Xu Yue wants to raise are clearly not ordinary centipedes; other farmers may not have that ability.

"Centipede?" Miao Shiwen said. "It's not very valuable, but I can give it a try if you need it."

"Then let's give it a try," Xu Yue said. "Centipedes also have considerable medicinal value."

Xu Yue had called Xu Chengyang before.

Whether it's a scorpion or a centipede, they really need it.

Whether a new drug can be developed remains to be seen.

Currently, during the trial phase, it is sufficient for their needs.

Once a new drug is developed, it won't be too late to start large-scale breeding.

With some things settled, Xu Yue prepared to head back.

"Should we send someone over?" Tian Yizhi said. "Aren't you afraid he'll sell those earthworms privately? You underestimate their value more than I do."

"He is a smart man."

Xu Yue shook his head.

How much can you sell earthworms for?

Moreover, Miao Shiwen's desire for money may not be as strong as his desire for spiritual cultivation.

He wouldn't give up his hopes for cultivation just for a little money.

Xu Yue returned to Taoyuan Village, which took only two or three days.

"Raising scorpions? Raising centipedes?" Zhang Ruoxi looked at Xu Yue and said, "Why did you suddenly think of raising these things? Does Grandpa need these things for research?"

"What to plant and raise on the farm these days, and what to raise, is secondary," Xu Yue said. "If it benefits the country, the people, and cultivation, then it's worth doing."

Is it beneficial to the country and its people?

For example, desertification control and environmental protection companies don't actually earn as much as other businesses.

But Xu Yue did it anyway.

As for the benefits of cultivation?

For example, the medicinal herbs that are planted.

Although it was sold for a high price, it was initially intended for Xu Chengyang's research.

If you were to grow other crops, you could earn significantly more than you would from medicinal herbs.

"What's so special about that Insect Valley?"

Zhang Ruoxi was still very curious about the Insect Valley.

Poisonous creatures were everywhere; the thought of it sent chills down my spine.

“It should be related to that ancient sect,” Xu Yue said. “Although that sect disappeared into the long river of history, that valley was, after all, its breeding ground for Gu, so it should have left behind some methods. As for what those methods were, we have no idea.”

"So that means the valley we found in the mountains is different?" Zhang Ruoxi said, seemingly remembering something, and then added, "Oh, right. Master Yu came by before and left you a book."

“Then I must take a look,” Xu Yue said. “That book should record the method of communication between the primordial spirit and all things. The wonders of the primordial spirit are truly unimaginable.”

Zhang Ruoxi didn't say anything, and then found the book and handed it to Xu Yue.

She read that book out of curiosity.

It does indeed mention the primordial spirit communicating with all things.

She just couldn't understand it.

A few days later, Xu Yue looked at Xiao Hua and Xiao Hei.

"Go and fetch Big Yellow for me!"

Xu Yue spoke.

Xiao Hei and Xiao Hua both looked at Xu Yue with blank expressions, clearly not understanding.

The two were clever, but still far less so than Da Huang.

I can understand some of what they say, but I can't understand others.

Similar to those three pandas.

"Bring Big Yellow here!"

Xu Yue didn't speak again, but instead tried to communicate with him using his primordial spirit.

This time, Xiao Hei and Xiao Hua seemed to understand, and then ran out.

Not long after, Da Huang returned with Xiao Hei and Xiao Hua.

"What is it? I'm busy."

Xu Yue's primordial spirit communicated with Da Huang. Da Huang didn't speak, but Xu Yue could sense its thoughts at that moment.

interesting!
He tried to communicate with Xiaohua and Xiaohei, but he didn't get that feeling.

This rhubarb is indeed special.

But Xu Yue couldn't quite figure out why it was special.

Is it because it's old enough?

Big Yellow has undoubtedly broken the lifespan limit of his dog.

Is that what makes it different from others?

Where is my third uncle?

Xu Yue looked at Da Huang, but didn't say anything; he simply moved his mind again.

"Third Uncle? Who's your third uncle? Oh, my current cat owner, long-term meal ticket, or master?"

Xu Yue's mouth twitched.

This dog actually knows about its "poop scooper" and "long-term meal ticket"?
It’s become a spirit!
This dog is absolutely psychic.

"Where could he have gone? He must be at the campsite in the back mountains!"

Xu Jianghe leads a very regular life.

If I'm not at home, I'm basically always at the camp.

They should be at the camp now.

"Go, bring him to me."

Xu Yue tried to communicate with it again, but Da Huang blinked and turned to head towards the back mountain.

They must have gone to call Xu Jianghe.

When Xu Jianghe arrived, Xu Yue was talking to a pot of aloe vera on the villa.

Unfortunately, it was of little use.

The primordial spirit can communicate with all things, but communicating with animals is obviously much simpler than communicating with plants.

"What are you doing?" Xu Jianghe asked. "Did you send Da Huang to find me?"

"Ok!"

Xu Yue nodded, then glanced at Da Huang.

"Wang Wang Wang"

"what happened?"

Xu Jianghe was somewhat surprised to see Da Huang shouting at Xu Yue.

“I told it to bite you to death, but it wouldn’t!” Xu Yue said with a laugh. “Dahuang is getting more and more disobedient.”

"You expect it to obey and bite me to death?" Xu Jianghe rolled his eyes at Xu Yue and said, "But how did you call it?"

He didn't hear what Xu Yue said to Da Huang.

“Communication with the primordial spirit,” Xu Yue said. “I recently obtained an ancient book from Master Yu that talks about the primordial spirit communicating with all things. Although it is only an incomplete copy, it has been very enlightening.”

"You can communicate with all things using your primordial spirit?" Xu Jianghe asked in surprise. "You can communicate with Dahuang using your primordial spirit?"

“Yes, it can!” Xu Yue said. “Xiao Hei and Xiao Hua can communicate with each other, but Da Huang… I can even sense its thoughts. Da Huang is really special; I suspect it has become a spirit.”

"It's become sentient?" Xu Jianghe looked at Da Huang and said, "Perhaps it has just developed a little bit of intelligence."

Dahuang is much smarter than other dogs; sometimes it even feels like its intelligence is no lower than that of a child.

"Can the primordial spirit truly communicate with all things?"

Xu Jianghe then asked, although he was only at the fourth realm, he did not think he had no chance of condensing his primordial spirit.

"I think it's possible," Xu Yue said. "However, I can't do it right now, and it takes a lot of mental energy. I tried it on this aloe vera plant for a long time, but there was no reaction at all."

(End of this chapter)