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

Chapter 504 Taking over the spotlight
Why did Xu Jianghe tell Mo Hong so much?

The more capable the boss is, the more employees will naturally feel a sense of belonging. Add to that high salaries and benefits, and would anyone still quit?
There won't be any.

When Mo Hong first arrived, he might not have a sense of belonging to Peach Blossom Village, but he will definitely develop one after staying there for a while.

People like Guo Tianyou and Li Zhuting.

Even Li Shuhua and Cheng Huaile later followed the same pattern.

However, Mo Hong, like them, was not as good as Guo Tianyou and the others were at that moment.

After all, the farm has developed to a certain extent and has a very complete set of standards for wages, benefits, and other related matters.

For example, what level of achievement corresponds to what treatment and benefits.

The only difference for Mo Hong is that Xu Yue allows him to use the bamboo from Zhushan, as well as the spiritual trees from other mountains.

Does Xu Yue value Mo Hong highly?

This is natural. Besides the fact that we think Mo Hong has great potential, the main reason is that some of the Mo family's methods are still very useful for the farm.

In the pre-Qin period, both the Mohist and Agriculturalist schools represented the common people.

To break it down further, one leans towards farmers, and the other towards artisans.

Will Mo Hong be able to catch up quickly once he has the resources of Taoyuan Village?
not necessarily.

Xu Yue didn't even believe that he could catch up with Liu Feifei and Li Zihan in terms of cultivation.

Of course, in terms of combat strength, Liu Feifei is probably no match for him.

Peach Blossom Village has no shortage of combat power.

The mechanical arts and techniques of the Mohist school can be applied to farms.

Moreover, Xu Yue had a vague feeling that if it were combined with modern technology, there might be even more surprises.

A cultivator at the second realm can easily afford to raise livestock on a farm.

"A descendant of the Mohist school has appeared in the world?"

Zhang Ruoxi, who had just returned from Xu Jianghe's house with her child, was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Not only did a descendant of the Mohist school appear in the world, but he also came to steal bamboo. Then he was discovered by Da Huang, and the two of them got into a fight.
This is something different from what I imagined the Mo family descendant, the mermaid.

"You tricked me into working for you?" Zhang Ruoxi continued, "You're really something."

The potential of the Mo family's successors should be enormous; just look at Ning Yun, the successor of the Yin-Yang school, and you'll know.

Let's take a look at Xu Yue, a descendant of farmers.

Those who inherit their lineage are, to put it in a more fantastical way, chosen ones, blessed with great fortune.

"What do you mean by 'deceiving'?" Xu Yue said. "It's just a matter of mutual benefit. He has a mechanism protecting him, but he didn't use it even though he was chased so badly by Da Huang. Otherwise, I wouldn't have let him into Peach Blossom Village."

Peach Blossom Village is not a place anyone can just walk into.

Even when there was a shortage of people before, Xu Yue valued character, let alone now that Taoyuan Village has no shortage of people at all.

“I wonder if any of the Hundred Schools of Thought from the pre-Qin period still exist today,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “The Confucian, Legalist, Taoist, Mohist, Yin-Yang School, School of Names, Agricultural School, Miscellaneous School, Novelists, Strategists, Military Strategists, and Medical School—the only ones that have survived to this day are probably the Taoist schools that have evolved into Taoism.”

"Who knows."

Xu Yue shook his head; he was actually quite interested as well. For example, how do novelists cultivate their skills—through writing novels?

Is it like some online novels where you can summon characters from the story?

So, can Confucianism kill people using poetry?
"You're saying that the Confucian methods of self-cultivation were lost, or that they really were lost?" Zhang Ruoxi asked. "Then, in this age of modern firearms, is there still any use for military strategists?"

"Why not use it? Do you think that those who cultivate military strategy must charge into battle?" Xu Yue laughed. "Military strategy focuses on military thought and tactics; military situation focuses on the situation of using troops; military yin and yang focuses on military theory based on yin and yang and the five elements, and also includes the theory of ghosts and gods assisting in battle; military skills focus on weapons and techniques."

Xu Yue had some understanding of the various schools of thought during the Warring States period, but his records may not be accurate.

However, in Xu Yue's view, among the various schools of thought in the pre-Qin period, the one that has been best preserved is not necessarily Confucianism, but rather the military school.

As for whether military strategists still have cultivation methods, Xu Yue did not know.

After all, the decline of cultivation had a huge impact on those who practiced otherworldly cultivation, such as the Taoist sect, not to mention those who practiced military strategy and remained in the secular world.

"I'll ask Yan Tian later. I feel that the military strategist has always had successors, but they are in the imperial court, not the martial arts world."

This was merely Xu Yue's suspicion.

The Special Administration Bureau manages matters of the underworld, but the true organ of state violence is the military.

"You haven't seen them before?" Zhang Ruoxi said. "You've seen quite a few experts in the military."

“Almost all of them I’ve met are martial arts practitioners,” Xu Yue said. “Of course, it’s also possible that my cultivation level wasn’t high enough at the time to tell.”

"If military strategists have a tradition of passing down their knowledge, that is actually a good thing."

Zhang Ruoxi said with a smile, "If there is indeed a military lineage, then when the world changes, the country's military combat power will definitely be among the best in the world."

A few days later, Xu Yue received a message from Guo Tianyou from abroad.

He found a dragon vein that was about to take shape.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Ruoxi looked at Xu Yue and, seeing his strange expression, asked, "Isn't finding a dragon vein that's about to take shape a good thing?"

"That depends on the location," Xu Yue said. "This time it's a bit troublesome."

"where?"

Zhang Ruoxi asked curiously.

"Mount War!" Xu Yue said with a smile, "The location of the Holy Knights' lair."

"Mount Ares? The Alps?" Zhang Ruoxi was somewhat surprised, but she laughed and said, "With so many of our experts going there for 'tourism,' many foreign cultivation forces are probably going to be nervous. The key is that the Holy Knights have a long-standing feud with us."

Xu Yue nodded.

That's where the trouble lies.

To go quietly?

Perhaps it's possible, but what happens after we get there?

If a major European power were to take the opportunity to launch a few missiles at them, the losses would be enormous.

Xu Yue couldn't save that many people.

"Let's ask the Special Administration Bureau what they think," Zhang Ruoxi said. "This is an opportunity, and it would be a pity to give it up."

Xu Yue nodded.

We won't give up, but we'll have to think about how to proceed.

For example, those people from the past.

“Grandpa and Third Uncle can definitely use this spiritual energy surge to break through to the third realm,” Zhang Ruoxi said. “If Li Zhuting and the others experience another spiritual energy surge, even if they don’t reach the fifth realm, they’ll probably be close.”

"What about you?"

Xu Yue asked.

Currently, the most likely person in Taoyuan Village to break through to the fifth realm, besides Xu Jianghe and Xu Chengyang, is probably not Guo Tianyou and the others, but Zhang Ruoxi.

After Zhang Ruoxi, it was Guo Tianyou who experienced another wave of spiritual energy.

"go with!"

Upon receiving the news, Yan Tian gave his answer without hesitation.

He was aware of how much spiritual energy was overflowing.

If you don't know, that's fine; but if you do know, you can't miss it.

Even if it's just near the Paladin's lair, we still have to go and tag along.

“However, we can’t go openly this time,” Yan Tian said. “I reckon that with so many experts entering the country, they definitely won’t approve it.”

If it's difficult to enter the country through official channels, then we'll have to find other ways.

This is not a difficult task for the Special Administration.

"How many people are you planning to take to Taoyuan Village?" Yan Tian continued, "Are your grandfather and third uncle planning to use this spiritual energy surge to break through?"

“Let me ask first,” Xu Yue said. “As for my grandfather and third uncle, it depends on their opinion. However, that place is probably not so suitable.”

Who should we take with us?
Xu Yue first asked his third uncle and grandfather, and neither of them had any objections.

Upon hearing the news, Ning Yun also prepared to go with his wife and apprentice.

"I heard a descendant of the Mohist school has come to the farm?" Ning Yun asked Xu Yue with a smile. "Are you bringing him along this time?"

Xu Yue shook his head.

He has just arrived and has not yet accomplished anything. If we take him with us, what will others think?
There are quite a few people from the second realm in the village, and they've been following Xu Yue and his group for a long time. It wouldn't make sense to leave these people behind and bring along a newcomer instead.

"Would it be inappropriate for me to bring Qin Qing and Liu Feifei along?" Ning Yun then asked. "Or should I go by myself?"

"You decide for yourself," Xu Yue said. "The location is a bit special this time, so it's obviously not appropriate to bring everyone. However, you are a fifth-realm expert, so bringing two people shouldn't be a problem."

"What kind of big shot am I!" Ning Yun said with a sneer. "Do you think those major European powers, once they get wind of this, won't drop a few nuclear bombs and wipe us out in one fell swoop?"

"Who knows?" Xu Yue said. "But it shouldn't be that bad. If they really throw it away, Season 3 might just start."

"If you really throw them away, how many people can you save?" Ning Yun continued, "However, I also think it's unlikely. After all, this is a world dominated by technology, and we cultivators are not so foolish as to ask them to defy the world."

"That's hard to say," Xu Yue said. "You probably don't need me to save you, right?"

“If I sense danger beforehand, then it’s not a big problem,” Ning Yun said. “But even if I sense danger beforehand, I can only protect myself. Otherwise, I’ll play it safe and not take Qin Qing and the others with me.”

"Think about it yourself."

Xu Yue wouldn't give Ning Yun any advice, even though he felt the chances of something going wrong were slim.

Missiles couldn't hurt Xu Yue, but whether nuclear weapons could harm him, no one could guarantee.

But if Xu Yue is not dead, the retaliation he would seek would be something they could not withstand.

Just think about the little red dot; that was only because Xu Yue was restrained. If he were to unleash his full power to retaliate, it would be unimaginable.

No one could withstand Xu Yue's revenge.

No country could withstand Xu Yue's retaliation.

Whether it's beheading or sabotage of important facilities, it's impossible to prevent.

Xu Yue's influence is still quite strong.

Why did Yan Tian just leave?

Because he knew very well that Xu Yue's deterrent power was too strong, and the other party would not dare to make any rash moves.

If you follow the proper channels, they can refuse you entry.

But if they go, they will have no choice but to accept it.

Who went?

Go to all the places you can.

Xu Jianghe even brought Wang Yun along.

Lee Joo-ting also brought his whole family.

Guo Huai and Guo En will naturally go as well.

Liu Chengji has also been notified, but whether he can make it in time is unknown.

He is still in the mountains.

Without a satellite phone provided by the Special Administrative Region Authority, it's hard to say whether we could even get in touch.

In addition, Cheng Huaile and Li Shuhua from the desert farm were also called upon by Xu Yue.

As for Zhang Ruoyu and Han Lingxue, they refused.

It wasn't appropriate for Han Lingxue to be pregnant, and she was also busy with her research.

Zhang Ruoyu is a military officer responsible for the academy's security, a significant responsibility, making it inconvenient for him to travel abroad.

Xu Yue didn't inquire about how many people the Special Administration Bureau summoned or who they were.

The group quickly arrived at their destination through the Special Administration Bureau's channels.

"I've checked several times, so I can't be mistaken, right?"

Guo Tianyou asked about Xu Yue.

Xu Yue nodded. He was right. It was almost complete. He estimated that the spiritual energy surge would arrive in less than half a day.

This dragon vein seems to be quite large.

"The paladins' stronghold is not far away; they should have already received the news."

Zhao Zixu spoke, a hint of satisfaction on his face.

What happens when the paladins receive the news?

Do they dare to come over?

The spiritual energy right in front of their own house was monopolized by that group of people, and they were helpless to stop it.

Even paladins have their day.

The paladin did receive the news, but he was trembling with fear and immediately contacted the authorities.

They had a grudge against Xu Yue.

They also knew that Zhao Zixu and his sister were Xu Yue's people, and that he had supported them to target them.

The paladins had long been terrified by the killings of Zhao Zixu and his sister.

If it weren't for the covert support of other forces, they would probably have been wiped out by Zhao Zixu and his sister long ago.

"We'll talk to them when they arrive," Xu Yue said. "If they don't come, we'll ignore them. They're the ones who should be worried."

These people were fully capable of easily annihilating the paladin.

Moreover, Xu Yue doesn't even need to lift a finger.

Are you coming?

The paladins didn't come, but the officials did.

However, Yan Tian dismissed him.

"Tourism?" Xu Yue looked at Yan Tian and said with a smile, "Director Yan, your reason is far-fetched. You might as well say it's team building."

"Is there a difference?" Yan Tian said. "They only need one step."

"Didn't they ask us how we entered the country?"

Xu Yue asked with a smile, "They didn't enter the country through a legitimate gathering."

"It's wise to play dumb sometimes!"

Yan Tian, ​​however, said with a smile.

If you really want to ask, what if things turn sour, can those people handle it?

“However, they should still be monitoring from a distance,” Yan Tian said. “What do you think will happen when they find out about the spiritual energy surge?”

"Would they dare to come?"

Ning Yun replied with a smile.

He eventually brought Qin Qing and Liu Feifei with him.

The opportunity is rare.

As for nuclear weapons and such, he thought it was just needless worry.

Where is the source of spiritual energy?

Yan Tian spoke, then looked in the direction he needed to go.

The place is spacious and can accommodate quite a few people, and both sides have a good understanding of each other.

Guo Tianyou found this place; the Special Administration Bureau essentially benefited from Taoyuan Village.

However, if the Special Administration Bureau has someone about to make a breakthrough, it is still better to get closer.

Among the people of Taoyuan Village, Xu Jianghe and Xu Chengyang are the closest, as are Guo Tianyou and his two sons, Zhang Ruoxi and Xu Yue.

"Your cultivation level is limited, and the spiritual energy you can absorb is also limited. The distance between you and your opponent will not have a significant impact."

Ning Yun looked at Qin Qing and Liu Feifei and said, "As for why Guo Huai and Guo En are so close, it's not because they are about to break through, but because this place was discovered by Guo Tianyou."

Although Guo En and Guo Huaiyuan are not much different, they still need to have a certain attitude.

The surge of spiritual energy arrived in a short time, roughly in line with Xu Yue's estimate.

This spiritual energy surge is somewhat different from the previous ones; not only is it foggy, but it's also raining.

Fog is formed from abundant spiritual energy, and so is rain.

(End of this chapter)