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

Chapter 466 Expanding Aquaculture?

Killing a large python wouldn't cause Xu Yue any trouble.

But that's not necessary.

Of course, the main reason is that it would be a pity to kill that giant python.

How could we let such a valuable python die so easily?

Whether it has scientific or metaphysical research value, it is very high.

Whether plants nurtured by spiritual energy will develop sentience is hard to say, but they will certainly undergo some changes.

And what about animals?

Whether rhubarb is a special case or a common occurrence is still hard to say.

However, the increasing intelligence of the three giant pandas, Xiao Hua, Xiao Hei, and Da Bao, also reveals some issues.

Perhaps, with the passage of time, it really is possible.

As for why Dahuang appears to have sentience rather than just spirituality, that remains unknown.

It might be related to him breaking his lifespan limit.

Xu Yue and Tian Yizhi arrived at Gaogang Village Reservoir, where Qin Ze had just put the underwater robot he had bought down.

"boss!"

Qin Ze greeted Xu Yue immediately upon seeing him.

If Xu Yue hadn't taken over his fishpond, he probably wouldn't have been able to borrow money to treat his wife's illness.

And now?

Following Xu Yue not only earns you more money, but those who used to fawn over him are now fawning over him.

This is not only an economic improvement, but also an improvement in status.

"Let me see."

Xu Yue smiled and took the tablet from Qin Ze.

To be honest, the underwater situation is quite clear.

Of course, you can't say it's perfectly clear, but that has nothing to do with the machine; it's due to the water quality.

The reservoir water is still quite good, but the introduction of aquaculture has naturally had some impact.

"Good!" Xu Yue said, "Just check the fish situation, and don't worry about the low fish population."

"it is good!"

Qin Ze glanced at Tian Yizhi and then nodded.

Whatever the boss says goes.

Perhaps the boss knows why there are so few fish.

How did you know?
Qin Ze was unaware of this, but once a military helicopter arrived, he stopped caring.

This matter is clearly not simple.

"Boss, you arrived pretty quickly!"

Xu Yue greeted Jing Guohua with a smile.

If Li Liang hadn't been recovering from his injuries, it probably wouldn't have been Jing Guohua who came.

lead?

Jing Guohua curled his lip, "Who's the leader isn't certain yet."

However, Xu Yue had called him that from the beginning and had never changed it over the years, so he had gotten used to it.

"Did anyone get hurt?"

Jing Guohua asked.

Losing a few fish is nothing; Xu Yue can afford to lose them.

But if someone gets hurt or even dies, then the mood changes.

"Not yet," Xu Yue said. "What are you planning to do? You're not planning to use this helicopter to haul it away, are you?"

"It's on its way," Jing Guohua said. "A regular iron cage shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"It's hard to say," Xu Yue said. "Although I haven't seen the actual specimen yet, it should be stronger than a typical python."

"Where?"

Jing Guohua continued to ask.

Xu Yue pointed to a spot not far away.

"Huh? A golden turtle has gone into the water!"

Jing Guohua looked in the direction Xu Yue pointed and said with some surprise.

"The leader knows about feng shui?" Xu Yue said with a smile. "The python's den is right there on the golden tortoise's head."

"No wonder it can grow so big, thanks to the good feng shui and the fish in your reservoir."

Jing Guohua nodded, having finally figured out the reason for the giant python's growth.

As for how big it is, he doesn't know yet, but he still believes Xu Yue's words.

"How to deal with it?"

The two chatted for a while before a large truck entered the village.

Behind it was a specially made iron cage, which was probably used to pull the giant python away.

How to deal with it?

Dealing with the giant python was simple: catch it in a cage and move it away. However, this gave Jing Guohua a bit of a headache.

"Why not just arrest them and lock them up?"

Xu Yue said casually, which made Jing Guohua roll his eyes.

How to catch it?
How do I turn it off?
Where is the giant python inside the cave?
Should we lure it out, wait for it to come out to forage, or dig a hole directly?

"I'll try to see if I can let it go in by itself."

Xu Yue said with a smile, which stunned Jing Guohua.

Putting a giant python directly into a cage? You're out of your mind.
Huh?
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Jing Guohua's mind: the primordial spirit communicates with all things.

Given Xu Yue's current level of understanding, he might actually be able to communicate with him.

Even if that giant python were to develop intelligence, it would be extremely limited.

So the possibility of being "tricked" into the cage by Xu Yue is not entirely out of the question.

Xu Yue stood on the dam, his divine sense swept over, and his primordial spirit communicated with the giant python.

The giant python was resting in the cave when it suddenly opened its eyes, looking around blankly before becoming agitated.

"Their ferocity remains, and they are difficult to communicate with."

After a long pause, Xu Yue shook his head and said to Jing Guohua.

This is somewhat related to Xu Yue's method of communicating with his primordial spirit, and also to the fact that the giant python was not very intelligent.

When Xu Yue's primordial spirit communicated with it, it sensed a violent emotion.

This is different from rhubarb, as well as florets and dabao.

They may be very calm and gentle, which makes them easier to communicate with.

"Now what?"

Jing Guohua asked.

If communication fails, then violence will naturally suffice.

"If we can't communicate with it, then let's provoke it," Xu Yue said with a smile. "It's coming towards us."

Provoke the other party so they'll come to you?
This seems like a good approach.

Aren't you afraid of accidentally hurting other people?
Besides you and me, and the people from the Special Administration Bureau, there are also your farm's employees and even your farm's manager here.

But considering how capable Xu Yue is, there's nothing to worry about.

With Xu Yue here, how could he not protect his employees?
"Wow, that's really big!"

Jing Guohua looked at the water and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Tian Yizhi and the others, however, were so shocked that they couldn't speak.

Qin Ze was shocked, but also felt a mix of relief and other complex emotions.

If I were to run into such a huge python, would I even survive?

Fortunately, this python only ate fish and didn't eat people.

It's so big, if it were to eat a person, it could probably swallow an adult whole in one bite.

Qin Ze almost couldn't resist turning around and running away.

This is an instinctive fear.

However, seeing that no one moved, not even Tian Yizhi, he stayed behind.

"Don't worry, no one will be hurt." Xu Yue clearly sensed the fear and tension in Qin Ze and the others, and then said with a smile.

The giant python darted across the water and arrived before them in a matter of moments.

Whether it recognized Xu Yue or not, it attacked him directly, opening its blood-red maw to bite.

Actually, the most lethal move is not biting, but entangling.

It just didn't get a chance to be used in actual combat.

Before it could bite Xu Yue, it felt like it had been hit hard on the head, and then it collapsed and fell into the reservoir, but Xu Yue grabbed its head and threw it onto the dam.

Is that the solution?

Not to mention Tian Yizhi and the others, even Jing Guohua, who knew how powerful Xu Yue was, was somewhat taken aback.

Is it a spirit attack?
Jing Guohua couldn't figure out how Xu Yue made his move, but that didn't stop him from making guesses.

Spiritual attacks are far more powerful than mental attacks.

Let alone a giant python, even a spiritual cultivator at the third or fourth realm would probably not be able to withstand Xu Yue's primordial spirit attack.

If they hadn't stayed behind, it probably wouldn't have been just a coma, but a complete mental breakdown—or, to put it scientifically, brain death.

"How long until you wake up?"

Jing Guohua asked.

Although the unconscious python was enormous, they could still easily put it in a cage.

"It'll wake up soon," Xu Yue said. "We need to test whether the cage can hold it. Otherwise, if it escapes halfway, it will be a huge problem."

Jing Guohua nodded, and then instructed his men to put the large python into a cage.

The python was enormous, so its weight was naturally considerable.

Although the people from the Special Administration Bureau are stronger than ordinary people, it still took them quite a bit of effort to finally get him into the cage today.

"I have a feeling it's a bit risky!"

Jing Guohua looked at the large python in the cage and frowned as he spoke.

Although the giant python was killed instantly, its speed at which it attacked suggests its strength.

Let alone the cage, the whole car would probably overturn.

"We'll find out soon enough," Xu Yue said. "However, I think you should definitely think of other options, or contact other vehicles."

This vehicle has a large load capacity, so it might not be able to withstand the impact of this giant python; it's hard to say.

At least Xu Yue and Jing Guohua were not optimistic.

“If it can’t take it later, knock it out,” Jing Guohua said after thinking for a moment. “Then try injecting an anesthetic.”

Although this python is different from ordinary pythons, it must have a strong resistance to anesthetics.

What good is strength?
Just increase the amount.

Not long after, the python woke up and became even more agitated. It was unclear whether this was because Xu Yue had hit it or because it had been locked in a cage and lost its freedom.

The enraged python began banging against the cage, making a loud thud. The cage's iron bars were thick and sturdy, but they were also somewhat bent.

The cage vibrated, and the car swayed, the swaying becoming more and more violent, and it looked like it was about to fall over. Xu Yue then struck and knocked the giant python unconscious again.

Jing Guohua was clearly prepared, and immediately injected the giant python with an anesthetic.

As for how long it will last, Xu Yue is not worried; he just needs to get another injection every now and then.

Even then, there's still a risk that the goods won't reach their destination.

Where are you planning to take this?

Xu Yue asked casually.

"Academician Ma's laboratory."

Upon hearing this, Jing Guohua smiled.

"Whose lab is this?" Xu Yue asked Jing Guohua in astonishment. "Ma Bohan?"

"Correct!"

Jing Guohua smiled.

"Are you transporting this to the school?"

Xu Yue was speechless, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Ma Bohan is an academician of the Academy of Life Sciences, and his research is indeed somewhat related to this giant python that breaks the limits.

Perhaps we can learn something from this giant python.

“It’s safer there,” Jing Guohua said. “Even if that guy manages to escape, it won’t cause any damage or have any impact.”

Even if they do manage to escape, the news won't get out.

Schools are inherently semi-closed institutions.

The school also has many skilled individuals who could easily subdue the python before it causes injury or death.

"As you wish!"

Xu Yue waved his hand.

Xu Yue was well aware that the school was having more and more laboratories.

Moreover, the school area has now expanded considerably.

Jing Guohua left with the car, but Xu Yue stayed behind.

“Aquaculture needs to be expanded,” Tian Yizhi said. “The reason we were able to discover this so quickly, besides Qin Ze being in charge, is that there has always been a supply and demand imbalance in the aquatic product supply.”

"Then let's expand it," Xu Yue said. "There should still be reservoirs in Gong'an City suitable for aquaculture."

Not all reservoirs are suitable for aquaculture.

Take the largest reservoir in Gong'an City, for example. It is an ecological reservoir, so aquaculture is not allowed. All the teahouses, farmhouses, and other businesses on it have been closed, and even fishing is not allowed.

“There are quite a few more,” Tian Yizhi said. “Apart from those reservoirs that are related to the city’s water supply system, they can all be used for aquaculture.”

"Then let's rent it," Xu Yue said. "The farm doesn't need any more people these days."

Are you short-staffed?

The problem is that there are people like Xu Yue who can set up formations.

As for the others, the farm has never lacked them.

After all, the compensation offered is very high.

Nowadays, there are quite a few college students working on the farm.

What about other types of farming?

Xu Yue continued to ask.

He rarely gets involved in this matter.

The farms not only raise aquatic products, but also raise poultry and livestock such as rabbits, ducks, chickens, sheep, and cattle, on varying scales.

“We need to expand,” Tian Yizhi said, “especially cattle, sheep, and pigs.”

In comparison, duck farming is more common. It's not just the fishpond that Xu Yue initially rented that's raising ducks; other villages' fishponds are also used for raising ducks.

Raising chickens and rabbits isn't too difficult.

Comparatively speaking, sheep, cattle, and pigs require more care.

"As for cattle and sheep, we can have the desert farm take care of that," Xu Yue said. "Expanding the pasture there and raising some cattle and sheep should be enough, right? As for pigs, we can see where is a suitable place to build a pig farm. I'll arrange for someone to take care of it then."

What to get done?
Naturally, it refers to the formations and arrays used in pig farms.

Their farm raises pigs not through scientific methods, but through a kind of mystical approach.

Both the quality of the pork and the growth rate are astonishing.

The key is that there won't be any African swine fever or anything like that.

The pigs from Taoyuan Farm are not only quick to market and of high quality, but there have also been no cases of sick pigs.

“You can make it bigger,” Xu Yue continued. “Maybe I won’t even need to make arrangements. In two months, the school will have graduates coming, right? You can arrange their jobs then.”

"it is good!"

Tian Yizi nodded.

His main reason for seeking out Xu Yue this time was related to this matter.

The farm's planting expansion is very rapid, whether it's vegetable cultivation, medicinal herb cultivation, or fruit cultivation, but it lags far behind in animal husbandry.

Aquaculture is doing relatively well, but livestock farming, such as cattle and sheep farming, has not seen much expansion.

It's not that the demand is low, but rather that we haven't been able to take care of everything.

Of course, it's not like there's no expansion.

Every village actually raises cattle and sheep, but it's just not on a large scale.

Tian Yizhi had actually wanted to talk to Xu Yue about this issue for a long time.

It's just that the right opportunity hasn't been found yet.

(End of this chapter)