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

Chapter 489 Have I put the cart before the horse?

Can the Twenty-Four Solar Terms be crafted?

It is certainly possible to refine it.

Whether Xu Yue can refine it is another matter.

Damaged tokens can be used to determine what substances they contain.

Even if it can't be detected, there's still a possibility of repairing the token.

It's just that the difficulty has increased.

Repairing and refining are sometimes more difficult than repairing and refining.

Whether it's refining or repairing, the most crucial element is the essence of the solar term.

Why would New York City experience heavy snowfall in the middle of summer?

It was all because the token was destroyed, causing the seasonal energy within it to dissipate and resulting in changes in the celestial phenomena.

"What impact will collecting seasonal auras have?" Yan Tian asked. "If we collect them abroad, it shouldn't affect the domestic situation, right?"

If the essence of a solar term is captured, does that solar term still exist?

A seasonal announcement like this must have a significant impact.

If the essence of the Great Snow solar term is captured, will it mean that it will stop snowing?

Ruixue is a prosperous year.

Besides, there's the butterfly effect.

"It shouldn't have much of an impact," Xu Yue said after thinking for a moment. "On the day of the solar term, the energy fills the entire world. It's hard to say how many tokens are needed to refine them, but it shouldn't be many, and it won't have any impact. If it had any impact, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Tokens wouldn't have appeared."

Why doesn't it appear?

Because the refining process has an impact, the person who was refining it will not continue refining it.

The Great Snow solar term is one of the later ones in the twenty-four solar terms.

"So we'll have to wait until the end of the year to refine this solar term token?"

Yan Tian nodded.

Whether it's Xu Yue or the ancient farmers, they may not talk about being compassionate or merciful, but they all have their own kind of goodness.

If crafting a magical artifact would cause a natural disaster, then they would not attempt to craft it.

Even if that magic weapon is very powerful.

"Ok!"

Xu Yue nodded.

Good things come to those who wait.

Xu Yue, having refined twenty-three pieces, naturally understood the immense power of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms.

Even if it cannot be condensed into the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Array, just a single piece of it is incredibly powerful.

Even Yan Tian, ​​who has condensed his primordial spirit, probably couldn't stop it.

It wasn't Xu Yue who made the move, but Zhang Ruoxi from the Fourth Realm. With the help of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Token, he probably couldn't stop her.

For Xu Yue now, there's really no difference between a complete set and one.

The only pity is that I didn't collect all twenty-four solar term tokens, which made it less convenient to comprehend the twenty-four solar term formation.

If a grand array of the twenty-four solar terms is set up, it can promote the growth of crops, poultry, and livestock.

This is one of the reasons why Xu Yue said that once the twenty-four solar terms are all collected, they become a treasure of time.

Yan Tian went to Gong'an City with Xu Yue, but instead of Taoyuan Village, they went to Yaowan Village.

There's a jade amulet factory over there.

We talked about a lot of things along the way.

There are the current world situation, issues related to cultivation, and problems with farm development.

Now that the college's first graduating class has gone to various positions, the Special Administration Bureau is naturally paying attention.

Those people could be considered half of the Special Administration Bureau's personnel.

"You're back?" Zhang Ruoxi said with a smile when she saw Xu Yue. "I thought you were going to take down the nuclear power plant over at Little Red Dot."

Zhang Ruoxi knew Xu Yue well; if it weren't for Yan Tian's call, Xu Yue would have actually done it.

If it were another country, he might hesitate, his compassion overflowing, feeling that the people were innocent and shouldn't be blamed.

But he felt no psychological pressure about the little red dot.

He couldn't muster even a shred of compassion when faced with that little red dot.

"When we called the higher-ups to admit defeat and negotiate, the conditions they offered were quite sincere," Xu Yue said. "I'm afraid that if we really destroyed the Little Red Dot nuclear power plant, other countries would feel sorry for us, which would bring unnecessary trouble to our country."

Xu Yue is not alone; he has a family and a country, so naturally he will have constraints and concerns, and cannot do whatever he wants.

"Are the conditions offered by the other party very tempting?" Zhang Ruoxi said. "If we can get some compensation, it would be a good way to recover some of the losses."

What benefits would one gain from destroying the nuclear power plant at Little Red Dot?
At most, it's just a way to vent one's anger.

Besides, Xu Yue had already vented his anger by destroying their palace and one of their nuclear power plants.

“All the cultural relics over there will be returned,” Xu Yue said. “The magical artifacts and treasures are also included. This is just the most basic condition; there is still room for negotiation.”

Zhang Ruoxi nodded upon hearing this; it was indeed difficult to refuse such a condition.

“Most of the magical artifacts and treasures are still difficult to distinguish these days,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “I reckon that’s why the prices of antiques have skyrocketed.”

It is not uncommon for ancient ritual implements to be treated as antiques.

Aren't the millstone Xu Yue obtained before, and the bronze token he received this time, just like that?

Now that those magical artifacts have been nourished by spiritual energy, some of them have acquired mystical properties, naturally attracting the attention of many collectors.

Moreover, many cultivation forces have also taken notice of this.

That would certainly stimulate the price for shareholders.

"I heard from President Cheng that the price of antiques has indeed increased," Xu Yue said. "And the most significant price increases have been seen in antiques that resemble magical artifacts."

Does it look like a magic weapon?

The compass, whisk, swords, and even the cassock and alms bowl all seem to resemble magical artifacts.

As for vases, chairs, benches, and the like, those naturally don't resemble magical artifacts.

"A magical artifact?" Zhang Ruoxi said. "Then it's probably more like a Buddhist or Taoist item."

Xu Yue thought for a moment and nodded.

"What are you going to do if that solar term is missed?" Zhang Ruoxi asked. "Missing one would have a significant impact, wouldn't it?"

"We either need to refine it again or repair it," Xu Yue said. "However, neither is easy, as it requires collecting the corresponding seasonal energy."

“That would be a lot of trouble,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “But there’s no room for it right now. There’s no one who poses a threat to you right now.”

“The Twenty-Four Solar Terms are not for fighting,” Xu Yue shook his head and said. “Farmers are not afraid of fighting, but they do not favor fighting.”

Farmers are engaged in planting and raising livestock.

"Do you think I'm putting the cart before the horse?" Xu Yue said. "I've focused all my energy on cultivation, researching the wonders of the primordial spirit, studying flying swords, and researching escape techniques, but I haven't spent much energy on the many supernatural abilities and formations of the Farmer's School."

Xu Yue seemed to have always been content with the farmer's magical formations, finding them sufficient for his needs.

Is that enough?
That's more than enough.

Where would that be enough? Well, it would be for Peach Blossom Farm, of course.

He didn't seem like a farmer, but rather a cultivator.

Farmers lacked a certain dedication to in-depth research.

Farmers' methods are not necessarily inferior to the things he studied.

“Perhaps,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “Perhaps too many of the agricultural classics have been lost, making them too difficult to comprehend. You just want to apply what you’ve learned to other areas.”

"Applying the same principle to other situations?" Xu Yue shook his head and said, "I might have had that thought at the beginning, but it faded later. Especially after refining the flying sword."

They can forge flying swords, take down enemies from a thousand miles away, and even fly on their swords.

This got out of control.

Cultivation Profession Options: Farming, Weapon Forging, Feng Shui Master, Taoist Cultivator, Buddhist Monk, Sword Immortal
Which one would you choose?
Xu Yue didn't know what others would choose, but he would most likely choose the Sword Immortal.

Not only is he incredibly strong, but he's also handsome.

“It’s not too late now,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “We’ve collected quite a few of the works by farmers, but it probably won’t be easy to collect them all.”

It is easier to comprehend the magical formations of the farmers by reading their books.

It's just a bit more convenient.

In fact, modern agricultural works can also be helpful in understanding the magical formations and techniques of the farmers.

“The supernatural abilities and formations of farmers are actually based on a prior understanding of farming,” Xu Yue said after thinking for a moment. “No matter what kind of supernatural abilities or formations they are, they are either helpful to farming or connected to farming.”

Zhang Ruoxi seemed thoughtful. She was naturally aware that there were three factions within the peasant school.

My true self, favorable location, and opportune timing!
Compared to ancient farming families, each had their own focus, but modern agricultural technology advances in all three areas simultaneously.

Seeds need improvement, and so do poultry and livestock.

Soil and environment should be taken seriously, and climate and temperature should not be ignored either.

“The books written by farmers tend to be more metaphysical, while modern agricultural technology tends to be more scientific. In fact, they lead to the same goal through different paths,” Xu Yue said. “If you have time, talk to your sister-in-law and Academician Meng more often. You might gain some unexpected insights.”

Supernatural formations are mystical techniques, and the writings of the Agricultural School are more straightforward about them.

If agricultural technology is to be of any help to supernatural formations, then science needs to be translated into metaphysical terms.

Zhang Ruoxi naturally understood what Xu Yue meant and nodded.

"Where's the baby?"

Xu Yue then asked another question.

It's been a long time since we last met, and I really miss it.

Seeing it often makes me feel annoyed and bothered, but if I don't see it for a day or two, I can't help but miss it.

Xu Yue's trip this time wasn't just for a day or two.

“Mom took them to Uncle’s place,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “They probably won’t be back for a while. If you miss the children, you can go over there.”

"Of course the child misses you, but he misses you even more."

Xu Yue looked at Zhang Ruoxi with a smile on his face.

"It's broad daylight!"

As an old married couple, how could Zhang Ruoxi not see through Xu Yue's thoughts?

She had her own thoughts, but she held back for a moment.

It'll only last a moment.

at night?

The child wasn't asleep, so there was no chance.

Even after the child is asleep, you have to be very careful, for fear of waking the child up.

Xu Yue sometimes even thought about setting up a formation to block out the sound.

then
The next day, Xu Yue went to school.

Zhang Ruoxi went along too.

The child has grown up quite a bit and is not as dependent on his/her parents.

Comparatively, they prefer to spend time with their grandparents.

There's no other reason than that their grandparents are more accommodating to them.

Grandparents and grandchildren have such a strong bond.

Zhang Ruoxi went to find Han Lingxue, while Xu Yue went to Liu Guoxing's laboratory to find Li Ping.

He wanted the materials expert to examine the material of the damaged token.

"needs time."

Li Ping examined the bronze token and sensed that it was something extraordinary.

Moreover, what Xu Yue brought must be extraordinary.

Being in the academy, he naturally knew about cultivation, and he had an extremely strong interest in the materials of those magical treasures.

Believe it or not, they actually managed to discover quite a few good things from some of these magical artifacts.

It has quite a wide range of applications.

"It's okay if it takes a little longer, just make sure it doesn't get damaged further," Xu Yue said. "If it can't be detected, that's fine too. I'd like to see if it can be repaired."

Li Ping nodded.

It seems this thing is very important to Xu Yue.

"How is Academician Liu's research progressing?"

Xu Yue then looked at Liu Guoxing and casually asked a question.

"We've made some progress and even some applications," Liu Guoxing said. "However, there's been little progress in using technology to create space, or even travel through space."

Creating space?
Space travel?

You have quite the ambition.

However, thinking about it, it doesn't seem surprising at all.

Didn't he create space using the art of weapon forging?
Liu Guoxing was naturally aware of this matter.

His laboratory contains storage artifacts.

But things like spatial travel are a bit exaggerated.

Neither metaphysics nor science delves deeply into space and time.

Too difficult.

"Then I wish Academician Liu a breakthrough soon."

Xu Yue said with a smile, without asking what he had gained or how he had used it.

It's probably just some scraps of space.

In comparison, Ma Bohan's life research probably yields more results and applications.

Even without considering Xu Chengyang and his team's research on elixirs.

Now that we're here, we naturally have to go and take a look.

"You're back?" Xu Chengyang said upon seeing Xu Yue. "You've come at the right time. I recently acquired a piece of calligraphy and painting that seems quite extraordinary, but I can't quite understand it."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yue immediately became curious as well.

As for where Xu Chengyang got it from?
It most likely came from some wealthy patient.

"what?"

As soon as Xu Chengyang took out the calligraphy, Xu Yue felt an aura of utmost strength, masculinity, and righteousness.

"I am good at cultivating my noble spirit!"

The calligraphy scroll unfolded, revealing only this one sentence; there was no signature or seal.

“This must be something from Confucianism,” Xu Yue said. “This calligraphy should contain the Confucian spirit of righteousness.”

"Confucianism!"

Xu Chengyang seemed somewhat wistful.

He was a martial artist and also had some knowledge of the various schools of thought in ancient China.

He could even be considered a semi-physician.

Confucianism used to be very powerful, or rather, very influential.

As for why he went from being strong and powerful to being completely powerless, that remains unknown.

The Confucian methods of self-cultivation have long been lost.

As for when it will be lost, that's hard to say.

Perhaps it was after the Song Dynasty, or perhaps after the Ming Dynasty.

Some scholars in the Song Dynasty were quite remarkable.

For example, Xin Qiji.

The Ming Dynasty also had some formidable figures, such as Wang Yangming.
However, what Wang Yangming of the Ming Dynasty cultivated was not necessarily the spirit of righteousness.

Confucianism should not be limited to cultivating a righteous spirit.

Of course, Xu Yue felt that this calligraphy should be from before the Song Dynasty.

Although Xu Yue didn't know how to appraise antiques, his intuition as a cultivator couldn't be ignored.

"Keep it; you never know when it might come in handy," Xu Yue said with a smile. "The righteous spirit contained within it is quite strong; the person who wrote it must have been a master."

"I heard that one of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms regulations was ruined?" Xu Chengyang said. "What is the higher-ups' attitude towards this matter?"

Xu Yue's actions this time may have served as a warning to others, but they have also made people more wary.

They are not just enemies.

“Times have changed. Today’s leaders have a much broader vision than those emperors,” Xu Yue said with a smile. “Don’t worry!”

(End of this chapter)