Chapter 9: Liu Chuan's weaving method, and returning to cursive writing

Many people were envious of the fact that the old minister was going to teach someone individually. Especially since he left the class before it was over, his behavior was quite unusual.

Some sensitive clerks began to speculate whether the old Minister of Agriculture was ready to take in a formal disciple, or whether he wanted to compete for the political achievement of being recommended.

Zhao Xing didn't think much about it and followed Xue Wenzhong obediently to the backyard.

The front yard is warm like spring, but the backyard is hot like summer, as if it were two different seasons.

There was a lush green locust tree in the south of the courtyard, a neatly arranged firewood room in the north, a few golden haystacks in the east, and a small vegetable garden in the west with all kinds of flowers and plants. A vine trellis was erected next to the vegetable garden, covered with purple flowers.

Mr. Si Nong seems to be treating the company like his own. You are so dedicated.

Zhao Xing thought about it and followed Xue Wenzhong to the haystack and stood still.

"Every Tree and Grass is an Enemy" is a spell that uses trees and grass as a medium. Based on this spell, it can be extended to many advanced spells, but it is mainly based on attacking."

"It is usually a foundation spell that the military ministers must know, and there are also spells such as [Bend Grass into Arrows], [Willow Leaf Golden Knife], and [Throw Beans into Soldiers]."

"The temple has taught you this method, which means you may have the potential to become a 'Military Minister of Agriculture'. If you can become a formal Minister of Agriculture in the future, you can consider this direction."

Of course Zhao Xing knew it, but he was still very grateful to Xue Wenzhong for reminding him: "Yes, thank you, Mr. Xue, for reminding me."

Xue Wenzhong grabbed a handful of dry grass from the haystack and handed it to Zhao Xing: "That's what I said, but you are not yet a formal minister of agriculture, and according to the rules, you can't learn those military magic. I will teach you how to make a straw puppet."

Zhao Xing nodded. The current [Every Tree and Grass Sees Enemies] was only a prerequisite spell. He had to expand its application and master more intermediate and advanced spells on this basis to truly see enemies everywhere.

It’s good to be able to learn the skill of [Straw Man Puppet] from Xue Wenzhong. This spell is very practical.

"The key to the straw puppet is the technique and the material. What agricultural books have you read?"

"I have read a little bit of the Materia Medica, Daguanmu and Baiwugang," Zhao Xing said modestly.

Unexpectedly, Xue Wenzhong frowned and asked, "What do you mean by dabbling in it? Do you mean you remembered everything, or you didn't remember everything?"

Honest people are stubborn. When it comes to professional direction, there is never any ambiguous standard of measurement. Zhao Xing knows that being modest won't work here, and he must let Xue Wenzhong know what level he is at.

So he replied again: "I have memorized it by heart."

Xue Wenzhong taught him, "Memorize it if you know it well. In the future, learn from me and don't use any empty words. If you don't recognize it completely and use the wrong poison, the straw man you make will cause very serious consequences."

"Yes, students understand."

"This is Yuandao withered grass. Ten pieces make one hand. I will teach you the Liuchuan Compilation Method. This method contains eighty-one methods. It is not very profound. If you are not tested on the straw man, then forget it. If you are going to test it this year, it must be among these eighty-one methods. Follow me and learn."

Xue Wenzhong used local materials and taught on the spot next to the haystack.

Zhao Xing's eyes lit up. The "Eighty-one Methods of Liu Chuan" was already incomplete in the later part, and there were only forty-nine methods left in the revived version.

The straw man is very practical, and is very effective in fighting, running, sneak attacks, and assisting. There are often Si Nong players posting on the forum, wishing they could travel back to the early days of the game to get the full version.

Zhao Xing had collected 72 kinds of laws in his previous life with great effort. Even now, only nine kinds of laws were taught in the imperial temple. The Zhou Dynasty taught officials laws based on the actual situation. If inland officials knew nine kinds of laws, it would be enough to deal with most situations. If they knew more, it would distract their attention and increase their burden. The military minister of agriculture might have a way to learn more.

I never thought that Xue Wenzhong actually has a complete version. Now it seems that learning more is of no use. However, as the situation changes, some spells will become more powerful with the revival version. The straw man spell is a classic example!

I am so lucky.

"Look, this is the first method of weaving. Can you see the technique clearly?"

"I didn't see it clearly." Zhao Xing answered honestly. Xue Wenzhong made the first straw man too quickly, and he remembered some things, so he couldn't keep up completely.

"It's okay. I'll demonstrate it again. This time I'll be slower." Xue Wenzhong nodded. The straw man method is quite difficult. It would be strange if one could master it in one try.

So he patiently demonstrated it a second time in slow motion.

Zhao Xing didn't think any more and focused his attention, following Xue Wenzhong's example.

The dry grass of Yuandao is like a needle and thread, and the fingers shuttle back and forth deftly.

Once people are serious and attentive, they can achieve twice the result with half the effort. Moreover, after taking the "Dao Embryo Pill", Zhao Xing's memory, energy control, and comprehension are gradually improving.

When Xue Wenzhong finished, the straw man in front of Zhao Xing gradually took shape, with limbs, torso, head...

"Not bad, not bad." Xue Wenzhong took a look and couldn't help but praise: "There are only three mistakes."

"Ah?" Zhao Xing was confused. What was wrong? They were all the same!

Xue Wenzhong did not explain. The vital energy emerged from his fingertips and injected into the body of his straw man.

"Gasi~" The straw man waved his arms and legs as if it came alive, synchronously following Xue Wenzhong's movements.

Zhao Xing injected a ray of vital energy, but the straw man didn't move at all.

"Liu Chuan's method is to construct a model for your vital energy to flow. The Yuandao grass is like the meridians of the human body. One more or one less will cause the meridians of the grass man to be blocked and the method will not work."

Zhao Xing suddenly realized that it was no wonder that there were no prompts on his panel and no increase in his proficiency.

It turns out that I really failed.

Xue Wenzhong reached out to Zhao Xing's straw man's chest, abdomen, and armpits, and pulled out a piece of straw from each of them and threw it away. He then added another piece to the head, and after weaving it all together again, he said, "Try again."

Zhao Xing shot out the second stream of energy into the straw man's body. The next moment, the straw man moved, and its golden body seemed to be covered with a layer of light. Then a weak connection appeared between him and the straw man.

[You understand the "Liu Chuan's Method of Making Straw Figures - Fragments" and master a method of making straw figures]

[You made a straw puppet (repeat)]

[Proficiency +1]

【Straw Puppet (Reprint)】

[Proficiency: 1/9999]

【Effect: Follow orders and repeat the process over and over again.】

Master Xue is awesome! Zhao Xing shouted in his heart.

He didn't expect that he would regain the magical skills he had learned when playing the Si Nong profession so quickly.

The grass man was one of the skills for escaping and saving lives in the previous life! From marching to war to trading, the application of the grass man is quite extensive.

Of course, this spell is currently limited by the times and its effect is still very weak, but sooner or later it will regain its glory!
"Practice a few more times here. I'll go to the front yard and come back to teach you the second one."

(End of this chapter)