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

Chapter 480 From the Mountains to the Suburbs
Every era has its mainstream.

We are clearly in the age of technology now, but what about before?

Many things have been lost, but who can say for sure how they were lost?
Why did Ning Yun ask about the Taoist method of cultivating Qi?

The Taoist school and the Taoist community are closely related, and most of their cultivation methods are derived from Taoism.

The same applies to the relationship between the Yin-Yang school and the Taoist school.

Ning Yun was naturally interested in Taoist cultivation methods.

Whether it's learning from others' experiences or drawing inferences from similar cases, it has a significant effect.

Not to mention Ning Yun, Xu Yue was the same.

Does Taoism still have a tradition of Qi cultivation?
It's likely that some people have already attempted to cultivate it.

Xu Yue's previous transaction with the Daoist sect clearly involved some reservations from them.

But that doesn't matter.

Who would trade away their important legacy?
Moreover, these are sects that have been passed down for hundreds or thousands of years.

After the dragon veins condensed and the spiritual energy surged, the surrounding spiritual energy also became denser.

Most people probably just feel that the air quality has improved a lot.

However, it is clearly not as good as Peach Blossom Village.

Xu Yue and his group did not stay long and returned to Taoyuan Village the next day.

When do you plan to break through?

Zhang Ruoxi asked, knowing full well that Xu Yue simply didn't want to break through to the next level.

"Tomorrow evening."

Xu Yue thought about it and decided not to make a breakthrough that night.

"Should we have Li Zhuting and the others just stand by?" Zhang Ruoxi asked. "The difference in their cultivation levels is too great; they probably won't gain anything."

"Just call Grandpa and Third Uncle," Xu Yue said. "The concept of Yin giving rise to Yang is indeed still quite far from your reach. If you want to gain anything, you'll probably have to reach the Nascent Soul Realm."

Zhang Ruoxi and the others had a good harvest this time, but it was not so easy to condense their primordial spirit.

Even with the help of a spirit pearl.

The following evening, Xu Yue was preparing to break through in the laboratory's cultivation room, while Xu Chengyang, Xu Jianghe, and Zhang Ruoxi were outside.

No one else was notified.

That's not necessary.

Xu Chengyang and the other two seemed to be protecting Xu Yue, ensuring he wouldn't be disturbed.

None of them have condensed their primordial spirit, so it's difficult to discern anything from them.

Xu Yue sat cross-legged and began to practice his internal energy cultivation technique.

He was capable of breaking through, but he had been suppressing his cultivation level.

Now that the suppression has been lifted, a breakthrough is only a natural outcome.

Xu Yue released his qi and blood, and a scorching aura spread out from the cultivation room.

Xu Chengyang and Xu Jianghe exchanged a glance, their expressions showing surprise.

They were martial arts practitioners, and their initial cultivation focused on qi and blood, so they naturally knew what the qi and blood they emitted meant.

Xu Yue released his qi and blood, which slowly merged into his yin spirit.

His Yin spirit had reached its limit, and was on the verge of turning Yin into Yang. A surge of Qi and blood merged in, instantly breaking through that last barrier.

Xu Yue's Yin spirit turned from Yin to Yang.

With a hint of yang energy in his primordial spirit, Xu Yue clearly felt that the connection between his primordial spirit and his physical body had become even closer.

The subtle sense of repulsion between the two has disappeared.

Is this the Realm of Divine Fusion?
Xu Yue felt that his strength was many times greater than before.

His inflated ego once led him to believe he could withstand a nuclear bomb.

However, he felt this was an illusion caused by his increased strength and quickly adjusted his mindset.

Even in a world still dominated by technology, Xu Yue still holds a deep respect for the power of technology.

He wouldn't let a breakthrough inflate his ego.

Xu Yue also attaches great importance to cultivating one's character.

"how?"

When Xu Chengyang saw Xu Yue come out, he quickly went up to him and asked.

Xu Jianghe also looked over.

Zhang Ruoxi already knew the outcome from Xu Yue's expression, and smiled.

"It's done." Xu Yue nodded and said, "At the peak of Yin Spirit, the primordial spirit borrows the Yang energy of Qi and blood, and the Yin energy of the primordial spirit gives rise to Yang. The connection between the primordial spirit and the physical body is now closer."

Xu Chengyang nodded.

They didn't understand, but when they reached that level, they would naturally understand the meaning of Xu Yue's words.

Xu Yue didn't talk much, and Xu Chengyang and the others didn't ask any more questions.

Then, Xu Chengyang rode his electric tricycle back to school.

Xu Jianghe watched Xu Chengyang's departing figure, then gave a bitter smile, sighed, and went back as well.

For the next period of time, Xu Yue focused on consolidating his cultivation and verifying some of the descriptions of the primordial spirit in those ancient books.

Guo Tianyou and Ning Yun have gone abroad again.

He was not with Zhao Zixu and his sister.

They don't want to attract the attention of foreign powers.

The Zhao siblings are now a thorn in the side of major foreign cultivation forces.

If I'm with them, won't I get noticed?

Xu Yue ignored both foreign and domestic affairs, focusing instead on cultivating in Taoyuan Village.

I occasionally go to the school for a visit.

"Graduation is just around the corner. I heard that the farm workers will be assigned to various parts of the country?" Wang Haolin said, "To spread the word across the country?"

"The allocation is almost complete," Xu Yue said. "It shouldn't affect you much, right?"

"Just asking," Wang Haolin said. "You know what kind of people we are."

What kind of personality?

He's just playful.

However, their cultivation levels were quite good.

There is hope for all four borders.

The main reason was that they benefited greatly from the two spiritual energy surges.

Among the trainees, there are naturally those who are closer to them and those who are less so.

The spiritual energy of Taoyuan Village was so strong that the teachers and students of the school all went to Qinglongtan.

But this surge of spiritual energy from Zhongnan Mountain isn't for everyone.

Among the trainees, there were only a few, including Li Zihan and Wang Haolin.

"Among this year's graduates, some stayed at the university, some went to environmental protection companies, and some started their own businesses," Shen Yu said. "There are only about twenty people going to the farm, which probably isn't enough, right?"

It's definitely not enough. There are more than 30 prefectures, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government, and only about 20 people are available, so it's naturally not enough.

But who says it has to be done according to administrative units?
"I'm not sure about the specifics of how it will be allocated," Xu Yue said. "Let Lao Tian worry about that. However, I plan to have each graduate mentor several students graduating next year."

"Bringing in an old item to get a new one? I thought it was about trading in an old item for a new one," Iron Guard said with a chuckle. "We'll bring in an old one too?"

"It's up to you guys!"

Xu Yue thought about it, but did not refuse.

"Forget it," Hu Hai said. "We won't compete with the farm for people. Besides, we never planned to hire anyone. At least not before the Fourth Realm."

Everyone else nodded.

Why not ask for help before reaching the fourth realm?
If they've hired people, what else are they doing?
If I don't do it, how can I cultivate?

The methods of farming are limited in all four directions.

“Then you must work hard,” Xu Yue said. “The world is changing, and a great era of cultivation is coming. This is basically a consensus in the entire cultivation world. Whether cultivation will become the mainstream in the future is really hard to say.”

Is spiritual practice becoming mainstream?

That may depend on how the world changes.

If one can cultivate oneself, one's path will surely flourish.

Aren't there three things that Chinese people love to do the most?
Farming, cultivating immortality, and fighting against the Japanese!
Although the statement was somewhat of a joke, it shows the Chinese people's enthusiasm for cultivating immortality.

Thinking about it, it's not really surprising.

Who doesn't want to be stronger?

Great power comes from within oneself, not from any technological weapons.

Who doesn't want to live longer?

Especially those who are rich and powerful.

Having tasted the benefits of cultivation, Hu Hai and others will not give it up, regardless of whether it becomes mainstream. Didn't so many people persevere even when cultivation was difficult?
Nearly fifty people graduated this year, and most of them went to work on farms.

However, more than a hundred people will graduate in the next class.

Xu Yue chatted with Wang Haolin and the others for a while, and then went to find Xue Jing.

I came here to discuss the internship arrangements for the next graduating class with him.

This time, he clearly wasn't planning to bring it.

There's absolutely no need for him to bring it.

Let Han Lingxue lead the way first, and then follow the graduating students.

Xue Jing naturally had no objection to this.

However, he should go and hand over the details to Tian Yizhi.

"Mr. Tian must be very busy lately, right?"

Xue Jing asked a question, noting that he had been approached by leaders from many places, let alone Tian Yizhi.

Using specific examples to illustrate broader concepts—that's what the above means.

But how many points there were and how much force was involved was arranged by Tian Yizhi.

"When is he not busy?"

Xu Yue said indifferently.

Tian Yizhi is always busy, mainly because he can't stay idle, in addition to having a lot of things to do.

Of course, I've been busy lately with getting the farms into various states.

Upon hearing Xu Yue's words, Xue Jing was speechless, while inwardly he was ranting and raving.

Tian Yizhi is so busy, isn't it because you, the boss, are just shirking your responsibilities?

Huh?
Am I so busy because Principal Xu Yue has become a hands-off manager?

However, he suddenly understood Tian Yizhi.

Even so, she did not complain, not only because of Xu Yue's trust, but also because it made her feel more valued.

Which leader wouldn't want their boss to delegate authority?

After chatting for a few minutes, Xu Yue went to the laboratory.

"Try it!"

Xu Chengyang handed Xu Yue a pill and said with a smile.

"Ok?"

Without hesitation, Xu Yue swallowed the pill whole.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and Xu Yue immediately sensed its effects, letting out a surprised exclamation.

"Increase mental strength?"

Xu Yue asked somewhat uncertainly.

Because this elixir has many uses.

Those who practice martial arts need to increase their mental strength in order to better enter the fourth realm.

As for spiritual cultivation, needless to say, this pill is equivalent to directly increasing one's cultivation level.

“Yes!” Xu Chengyang said, “The key to this medicine is the scorpion.”

"Oh?"

Xu Yue was somewhat surprised, but only slightly.

Scorpions are poisonous, but their venom can also be used in medicine.

Perhaps it is precisely because of the poison that it can increase mental strength.

Xu Yue has some medical knowledge, but not much.

"Unfortunately, it's useless to me," Xu Yue said. "When I used one just now, my mental energy only fluctuated slightly."

Xu Chengyang's lips twitched.

This pill, let alone for a seventh-realm cultivator like Xu Yue, wouldn't have much effect even on a fourth-realm cultivator.

However, before reaching the fourth realm, it plays a significant role, especially in increasing the mental strength of martial arts practitioners.

This elixir is also of immeasurable value.

"What about production volume?" Xu Yue asked. "Is mass production possible?"

Some elixirs can be mass-produced using modern machinery, while others require traditional alchemical methods.

It's not about how precious the elixir is, but rather about the method of refining it.

Some methods can be replaced by technology, while others cannot.

"It's still under research, but there shouldn't be any major problems," Xu Chengyang said. "As long as the raw materials can be supplied."

"I'll ask Miao Shiwen later if we can expand scorpion farming."

Xu Yue nodded and spoke.

Once this elixir is mass-produced, the demand for scorpions will naturally increase significantly.

"See if you can grow these medicinal herbs."

Xu Chengyang handed Xu Yue a list full of medicinal herbs, and these were not ordinary herbs.

Wild gastrodia elata, natural bezoar, and snow lotus.
All ten of the most scarce medicinal herbs are included.

Isn't horse turd a type of stone found in a horse's stomach?

This thing probably wasn't grown, right?

Also, how do you grow snow lotus?

Looking for a snow-capped mountain?

“Okay!” Xu Yue nodded and said, “I’ll go back and have Tian Yizhi and the others look into it.”

Should we find a snow-capped mountain to grow snow lotus?

Why go through all that trouble? It's not like we don't have snow lotus cultivation techniques now.

Climate conditions, soil conditions, and water conditions.
These things have already been thoroughly studied.

It's just that those cultivated snow lotuses are somewhat lacking in spirituality.

However, this problem does not exist for crops grown on Xu Yue's farm.

As for Ma Bao, that's a tricky one.

But why should you try to find a solution yourself?
Xu Yue left school, intending to go to the company to find Tian Yizhi, when Zhang Ruoxi called.

Wang Zemin has arrived.

"Uncle Wang, is there something you need?"

When Xu Yue returned, Wang Zemin, Yin Xue, and others were sitting in the pavilion drinking tea, watching the two children riding giant pandas in the courtyard.

After Wang Zemin was transferred to the prefecture, he rarely came to Xu Yue's place anymore.

It's busy, and not so convenient anymore.

"The state has sent me to inquire about the graduates of the Agricultural Technology College."

Wang Zemin got straight to the point, stating his purpose clearly, as he knew Xu Yue's personality very well.

There are too many monks but too little rice!
Shuzhou is worried that all graduates will be assigned to other places.

"I really don't know the specific arrangements," Xu Yue said. "However, Haolin and the others will stay in Shuzhou for now."

"them?"

Wang Zemin frowned. He knew his son and his friends well.

Although I went back to school for a refresher course, it wasn't much better than before.

"They're probably leaning towards fishing grounds, aquaculture, and guesthouses/farmhouses," Yin Xue said. "Their coverage will likely be limited. The cultivation of vegetables, medicinal herbs, and other cash crops, as well as poultry and livestock farming, will likely be less prominent."

“As development progresses around the reservoir, the nearby farmland is naturally also being planned,” Xu Yue said. “The farm is already preparing to lease the farmland around the Chilongtan Reservoir.”

The plans for Jincheng have indeed been finalized.

There is demand there, and transportation is convenient.

"Do the other states start from the suburbs of their capital cities?" Wang Zemin asked, "or from the mountainous areas?"

If we start from the suburbs of the state capital, the investment will definitely be much less.

From a business perspective, that is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Mountainous area!"

Xu Yue spoke.

This was decided by Xu Yue, and the development is moving from the mountainous area to the transaction area.

Why?

The mountainous areas are poor, and they need the Peach Blossom Farm even more. It's that simple.

Wang Zemin and the others were somewhat surprised.

However, Xu Yue was never a simple businessman.

(End of this chapter)