Chapter 11

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Perhaps there was no shortage of food here, or he had chosen the wrong technology tree. In any case, there was no concept of fertilizer in the Great Qian Dynasty.

This gave birth to an idea in Chen Yang’s heart. What would it be like if he introduced fertilizer in the family?

Of course, the Chen family also has no need for more ordinary food. But what if the spirit rice could also be nourished by fertilizer and increase its output?

The essence of fertilizer was to provide nutrients for food. For spirit rice, substances that contained spiritual energy were the best fertilizer for spirit rice.

Then the next problem was very simple. Find something that contained sufficient spiritual energy but was not needed by humans.

With this thought in mind, Chen Yang immediately informed Chen Xuan.

When Chen Xuan heard this, he stroked his beard and pondered for a moment. “Family Head, the Great Qian Dynasty has similar thoughts as well.”

“However, they all use treasures that contain sufficient spiritual energy to nurture spirit rice. The spirit rice they nurture is also much better than ordinary ones.”

“But I’ve never heard of using that kind of waste to cultivate spirit rice.

Can this work? How can spirit rice absorb trash that even the human race looks down on?”

According to the First Elder’s understanding, only precious treasures could nurture precious spirit rice.

“First Elder, you can’t say that.”

“To give the simplest example, that Green-horned Bull feeds on spiritual herbs, but what will happen if it feeds the spiritual herbs to the Gale Wolves?” Chen Yang said with a smile.

“I’m afraid they’ll all starve to death.”

“That settles it. The trash that we humans view as trash might be a precious treasure to the spirit rice.”

Hearing Chen Yang’s words, Chen Xuan’s eyes lit up. Then, he slapped his thigh. “That’s right. Why didn’t I think of this?”

Chen Yang smiled but said nothing.

It could only be said that the land in this world was too fertile. There was no need to worry about increasing food production.

The forces that could cultivate spirit rice were extremely rich. Even if they wanted to increase the production of spirit rice, they would not think of using trash.

Moreover, fertilizer only increased production, while those large factions pursued higher-quality spiritual rice.

For various reasons, the concept of fertilizer had never spread in this world.

“First Elder, can you think about any type of trash that can be used as nourishment for the spirit rice?”

“Nourishment? That’s a good term. As for trash that contains spiritual energy, our Chen family can’t come into contact with much.”

Due to the sudden mention of this, the First Elder could not react for a moment.

“First Elder, as far as I know, this Green-horned Bull has a habit of ruminating. For the sake of the Green-horned Bull’s health, we will throw away the spiritual herbs that it spat out.”

“Then feed new spirit herbs to ensure that the Green-horned Bull grows normally.”

“Wouldn’t it be a good use of trash to use these spiritual herbs that have been spat out as fertilizer?”

Hearing Chen Yang’s words, Chen Xuan’s eyes lit up. “That’s right. Although that spiritual herb doesn’t have much spiritual energy left, it’s quite suitable as fertilizer.”

“Of course, the premise of all this is that the spirit rice can absorb the energy. Family Head, I suggest that we don’t rush to promote it. Let’s choose a batch of spirit rice to try first.”

“That’s what I was thinking.” Chen Yang did not dare to guarantee that his thoughts were correct. Since the First Elder felt that he had to experiment first, he would agree.

After the two of them finished discussing, they immediately called the person in charge of the Chen Manor to inform him of their discussion and asked him to record the growth of the spirit rice.

Although the person in charge was puzzled, he agreed obediently.

After leaving the manor, Chen Xuan brought Chen Yang to inspect the other businesses of the Chen family. However, these businesses only reaped profits in the form of Great Qian Gold, so Chen Yang did not feel inclined to use science to increase his profits.

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“According to the statistics, the family’s income this year is 1,600 spirit stones. Excluding the 600 spirit stones that are set aside for any unforeseen needs. The cultivation resources that we can allocate next year are 1,000 spirit stones.”

In the meeting hall, Chen Xuan talked non-stop about the results of the inspection.

The other elders’ eyes revealed joy. The family’s profits this year were much higher than in previous years, so the number of spirit stones they could be allocated would also increase.

The Chen family distributed a certain number of spirit stones for free. If one wanted to receive more spirit stones, they would need contribution points and certain conditions.

After listening to Chen Xuan’s explanation, Chen Yang took the lead and said, “Everyone, let’s discuss the distribution method.”

As usual, the First Elder spoke first.

“Family Head, the resources we can allocate this year are twice as much as last year. I suggest we directly double them.”

After hearing the First Elder’s words, Chen Yang shook his head. “We can’t do that anymore. If our family wants to develop, we have to abandon this backward distribution method.”

‘Backward?’

The elders were confused. Wasn’t this how all the families in Nanyang County allocate their resources?

Seeing the elders’ confusion, Chen Yang said, “Let’s not talk about the Collateral Branch first. Let’s talk about the Direct Line.”

“In my generation of disciples, everyone obtained the same number of spirit stones, but what happened in the end? Some people’s realm didn’t increase at all in the past year, while others advanced an entire level.”

“Granted, talent may be one of the reasons, but it’s also a fact that hard work by the individual is also a factor.”

Hearing the Family Head’s words, most of the elders lowered their heads. This was because Chen Yang was talking about their children.

The Chen family was a rising family, and the direct descendants were all the children and wives of the elders.

Among them, there was only one old man left from the previous generation, who was the father of the First Elder.

There were only ten people in the elders’ generation. Including his wife, there were twenty people. In the Chen family, concubines were not considered direct descendants.

As for Chen Yang’s generation, there were a total of 15 people. Other than the eldest who was married, they were all single.

Including Chen Mingde of the next generation, there were a total of 38 direct descendants of the Chen family.

Back to business.

Chen Yang took in the expressions of the elders and continued, “I propose that we implement the sequence plan from today onwards.

The disciples of the family are divided into three sequences. The cultivation resources that each sequence can receive for free are different.”

“As for the judging standard of the sequence, it’s based on the comprehensive judgment of the increase in strength last year and the individual talent.”

“It’s not allowed if you’re talented but don’t work hard. But it is also not allowed if you only work hard but is going in the wrong direction.”

“Everyone, what do you think?” After saying that, Chen Yang looked at the elders.

The elders were stunned by Chen Yang’s words. For a moment, no one could react.

In the end, it was Chen Xuan who came back to his senses first. “Family Head, I agree. We should have done this long ago. Let them have a taste of the hardships our ancestors went through to build this family business.”

The other elders quickly agreed.

“That’s right. I’ve long disliked my son. He does nothing all day long. Now, I can restrain him.”

“That’s right. In such a situation, if you don’t want to work hard, then just be a sponger. The Chen family can still afford it.”