Chapter 881: Chapter 43: Disaster Prevention Herbs and the Self Theory of Heaven and Earth, Pang Yuanzhen’s Shock! (Part 4)
In Zhao Xing’s governance plan, it is not just the Heavenly Time Technique that will be used; thus, the other two sects of the Minister of Agriculture are bound to be involved.
However, Sima Yunhai could not accept working together with Pang Yuanzhen, this traitor.
They were initially from the same generation under the "Yun" character. It was one thing for him to change his path of cultivation, but why did he have to change the name given by their teacher as well?
Sima Yunhai would never forgive this!
"Teacher, rest assured, I will not let you be troubled."
"Scram! You are already causing trouble." Sima Yunhai flicked a token out from his sleeve, "Hurry up and leave."
"Yes." Zhao Xing’s real self accepted the token, then cupped his hands and left with Zhang Ping and Liu Bogong.
Sima Yunhai watched Zhao Xing’s departing figure, his eyes deeply complex.
In the end, he didn’t say anything, just let out a long sigh and left as well.
"Hmm? Why have they left, where are the people over here?"
The image frozen on the Earth Mirror showed Ye Yuxong moving suddenly.
"Has the meeting ended?"
...
Of course, the meeting had not ended.
While Sima Yunhai’s side was settled, Pang Yuanzhen’s side was at an impasse.
Of the eighteen people in the Council Hall, almost all were the Minister of Agriculture brought in by Pang Yuanzhen.
Only Zhao Xing’s clone was present here.
Sima Yunhai was cold in appearance but kind at heart. Zhao Xing merely had to present his plan, and Sima Yunhai decided to support him and step back into the shadows.
But Pang Yuanzhen was different.
He appeared scholarly and always had a smile, making others feel refreshed.
However, his heart was very hardened, not easily swayed by casual words.
Zhao Xing spoke with him briefly and realized that his personality was entirely different from Sima Yunhai’s.
"This person changed his name for the pursuit of Dao, disregarding worldly views and resolutely severing previous ties to his sect."
"What a ruthless person."
"He came over to Shangluo Academy to set an example, receiving a lot of resources, allowing him to develop the Pure Essence Soil in eight years, and transplant many seventh-rank plants."
"Now that he’s in Tianhe Prefecture, he’s here to make a name for himself, not just his own, but also for Shangluo Academy. To make him obey my orders is much more difficult than Sima Yunhai."
Zhao Xing thought silently in his heart.
Pang Yuanzhen came to accomplish tasks, bringing along some political motives, not purely to provide aid.
There are his personal interests involved, as well as the interests of Shangluo Academy.
Getting Pang Yuanzhen to accept orders and collaborate with the agricultural ministers of the Heavenly Time Sect is quite difficult.
"Mr. Pang, gentlemen, let’s not talk business for now, have some rest, enjoy some tea and discuss Dao, what do you think?"
Pang Yuanzhen smiled and nodded, "Alright, we’ll go with you, Chen An."
"Mr. Wei happens to have some new tea growing."
After Pang Yuanzhen spoke, a fourth-rank minister by his side waved his hand over the table.
A shadow covered the table inside the hall, and cups of hot tea appeared instantly.
"Marquis Yuan Rang, please." Wei Zhao extended his hand but did not mention what type of tea it was, and Pang Yuanzhen had no intention to explain either.
"Please."
Zhao Xing raised his teacup, sniffed it, and then praised, "Good tea!"
"Oh? Chen An, what do you find good about this tea?" Pang Yuanzhen asked.
"The Spirit Ruins Silver Needle, its buds are robust and evenly sized, with the inside of the tea bud showing a golden hue, the outer layer of white hairs revealed entirely, and wrapped firmly. The tea bud looks just like a silver needle, elegantly termed as ’gold inlaid jade.’
"After brewing, the buds stand upright and ascend to the surface of the water, slowly sinking, then rising and sinking three times, creating an elegant spectacle."
"Mr. Wei, Lord Pang, did I describe it correctly?"
Wei Zhao cupped his hands, "Marquis Yuan Rang, you have a keen eye."
Zhao Xing laughed, "It’s just a pity that I’m a Ten Thousand Skill Avatar, wasting Mr. Wei’s good tea."
When they heard the words "Ten Thousand Skill Avatar," everyone was shocked, as they hadn’t realized it was Zhao Xing’s clone, thinking it was his real self.
"I dare not accept Marquis Yuan Rang’s exaggerated praise." Wei Zhao’s attitude became respectful.
"I heard that Chen An is proficient in various techniques, obtaining the Doctor of Governance from Xuantian Academy and Kunyuan Underground Palace with ease."
"Do you have any insight into the classics of the Self Sect?" Pang Yuanzhen asked.
Zhao Xing put down his teacup and chuckled lightly, "I know a little."
Pang Yuanzhen cupped his hands, "I wish to hear your profound insights."
Zhao Xing leisurely said, "The belonging of the root is to plants, possessing object nature, self nature, and Dao nature."
"Objects reflect their principles, I reflect my Dao, Dao reflects its magic."
"Self is both heaven and earth, to glimpse the Path of Self is to glimpse the changes of heaven and earth."
The ministers of agriculture across the way immediately began to stir.
Pang Yuanzhen appeared surprised.
Because Zhao Xing was discussing the Self Sect’s classic: "Plant Magic Principle: Three Nature Theory."
The opening sentences were very precise, summarizing the Three Nature Theory.
"Plant Magic Principle: Three Nature Theory" is a profound theory, studied almost exclusively by those of high grade.
"To understand object nature is to know its principle, to understand Dao nature is to know its magic."
"What use are principles and magic?"
"Plant a hundred herbs to change time, cultivate ten thousand trees to shape land advantage."
Yet another three sentences arose.
Pang Yuanzhen fixed his gaze on Zhao Xing, eyes filled with unusual colors.
Beside him, the fourth-rank officials such as Wei Zhao and Yang Song showed expressions of shock.
If the initial three sentences were merely a summary of the classics, very succinct yet not astonishingly so.
The subsequent three sentences used the classics as annotations of his own theory.
Moreover, the concepts were exceedingly bold!
The Self Sect’s philosophy involves selecting divine branches and immortal trees, constantly breeding their descendants to make them immune to any Heavenly Time or Earth Advantage.
No matter how harsh the environment, they can survive.
The focus is on how to cultivate the plants themselves, eliminating the interference of Heavenly Time and Earth Advantage.
Now, the viewpoint proposed by Zhao Xing incorporates Heavenly Time and Earth Advantage.
However, the perspective he put forth is to use plants to change Heavenly Time and to nurture Earth Advantage with plants!