Chapter 250: Is The End Of Science Theology? A Surprise From The Feng Shui Spirit Record Stone!
No matter what, Bao Jing was attracted by these rapeseed flowers and was eager to know what was going on with them.
He decisively selected a few promising students, brought the relevant equipment, and headed for Linhe County as fast as possible.
For this professor, Chen Kai personally received him on behalf of Linhe County.
Once Bao Jing got on the dedicated shuttle bus, he did not hesitate to ask, “Director Chen, can we go see those rapeseed planting lands first?”
Chen Kai could hear the urgency in the professor’s words.
In fact, he also very much wanted to know exactly what was special about those rapeseed flowers, so he ordered people to head directly to the Chen Clan’s side.
This was not the first time Bao Jing had come to Linhe County; he had always come to guide farm economic planting.
Once it was kumquat planting, once it was tea leaves planting.
Now the planting of these two crops had already greatly benefited many villages in Linhe County, so he knew the situation of Linhe County and knew that Linhe County was a backward small county.
But this time, he clearly noticed something different. Compared with before, just the number of taxis and DiDi cars outside the train station was unexpectedly large.
The bustle of people going in and out of the train station sometimes indirectly reflects prosperity in certain aspects, since it is a direct reflection of the efficient flow of people, funds, and information.
“Director Chen, your Linhe County is very lively now,” Bao Jing could not help sighing.
With a hint of pride, Chen Kai said, “This year’s tourism economy has developed well. First, the Chen Clan emerged, and by leveraging the Chen Clan’s development, the county created an ancient city area for tourism, which is quite popular. Next, we plan to develop some special god parading activities. Now all these comings and goings are tourists.”
When the Chen Clan was mentioned, Bao Jing and several students were intrigued.
As people from Qingmin Agricultural University, they had already watched video news about the Chen Clan.
On their way this time, they had specifically searched for information related to the Chen Clan on the train and discovered that the Chen Clan’s development truly had a legendary quality.
Many things they saw were astonishing, seemingly impossible to explain with science, yet that Chen Family Head kept saying, “we must believe in science.”
What Bao Jing most wanted to know was still about the rapeseed flowers. “Director Chen, how did you in Youcheng suddenly think of planting rapeseed? Did that Liu Dong know from the start that these rapeseed flowers were extraordinary?”
This was also what puzzled him.
If Liu Dong had known early on, he should have clearly understood what was going on and would definitely have hired a professional team, and Linhe County would not have needed to seek help from their university.
If he did not know, then as people online said, someone like him could not possibly invest without doing research; he should have known that rapeseed could not be planted in this season.
Yet rapeseed was planted, and in this wrong season it showed an abnormal growth speed.
It was all very off.
Hearing this, Chen Kai thought for a moment and then truthfully said, “Professor Bao, actually it was mainly the Chen Clan that wanted to plant. That Chen Family Head said he received Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation’s dream, and his attitude was firm. At that time, we had no method to oppose it.”
“…” Hearing this reason, Bao Jing was very surprised.
Generally, for agricultural planting, they emphasized geographical environment and climatic influence, and only then decided whether to plant a crop. It was the first time he had heard of choosing a crop based on a god’s will.
A dream message counted as will, right?
He could not help asking, “And Liu Dong agreed? A tycoon like him should be extremely cautious with his investments, right?”
“He is a loyal believer of Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation,” Chen Kai said with emotion.
Indeed, Linhe County had been in contact with him all along, handing over various resource information showcasing Linhe County’s wealth and advantages, yet he had no intention of investing.
But they believed that one day, if Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation sent another dream message about doing something, even if it seemed utterly unreliable, this tycoon would probably throw money at it immediately.
Bao Jing and several students were left with their mouths slightly open.
What they had learned left them struggling to wrap their heads around it.
Whether it was Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation’s dream, or a tycoon like Liu Ye directly believing in such things, both had a huge impact on them.
The bus soon arrived at the rapeseed field where the Chen Clan had started planting.
Bao Jing got off with the students. Looking at the green rapeseed seedlings, he could not wait to go down and observe.
With his experience, he immediately concluded that these seedlings were growing very robustly, without the slightest trace of being forced.
If growth were forced, there would be many subtle differences.
Bao Jing then asked the students to collect some leaves from the rapeseed seedlings and take them back for testing; they had brought detection instruments with them.
“Director Chen, let’s go to the county. Please find us a place where we can run tests,” Bao Jing said to Chen Kai after gathering some leaves.
“Mm, it is already arranged,” Chen Kai nodded. They went back to the dedicated reception bus, and he told the driver to return to the county.
They had already prepared a laboratory at County No.1 High School for Professor Bao and his group. As for their accommodation, it was of course at the guesthouse in the ancient city area.
No.1 High School was the best high school in Linhe County. Its basic laboratory equipment was complete, and combined with the equipment they had brought, once Bao Jing and the students entered the laboratory, he could not wait to begin experiments on the collected rapeseed seedling leaves.
For a professor like him, facing a crop that violated natural patterns was more tempting than a great beauty.
To determine whether the rapeseed seedlings were a new variety, in addition to morphological observation, the most important step was molecular identification.
They extracted DNA from the rapeseed seedlings and used molecular techniques such as SSR or SNP to test for differences at the genetic level.
As long as they obtained the relevant sequences of these rapeseed seedlings and compared them with the sequences of normal rapeseed seedlings in the database, they would know.
For Bao Jing, this was naturally not difficult. Soon he had the students in action.
On his side, Chu Ping quickly received Chen Kai’s report. So, after handling the relevant documents, he went straight to No.1 High School and met Chen Kai and Bao Jing, who was in the laboratory doing experiments with the students.
He did not disturb them.
Only after the experiment finished and Bao Jing came out did Chen Kai introduce both sides. “Professor Bao, this is our county magistrate Chu of Linhe County.”
“Professor Bao, hello,” Chu Ping shook his hand very politely.
“County Magistrate Chu, hello,” Bao Jing replied.
Chen Kai then asked somewhat anxiously, “Professor Bao, what are the results of your tests?”
At these words, Bao Jing became excited. “County Magistrate Chu, Director Chen, we finished testing these rapeseed seedlings. All the gene sequences are the same as normal ones, which means these rapeseed flowers are not a new variety.”
“But we detected a special substance in the genes of these rapeseed seedlings, and crucially, we cannot identify what this substance is; it has never appeared before.”
As he spoke of this special substance, his eyes were filled with astonishment.
The miraculous nature of that special substance was something he had never seen in botany. It was even inconceivable; he could not find any reference, as if it did not belong to this world at all.
It even made him subconsciously think of the story he had heard about Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation’s dream.
If it did not belong to this world, then where did this special substance come from?
This thought felt incredible even to him.
Could this be the reason Newton, Einstein, Professor Yang, and those scientific big shots ultimately pursued theology?
In fact, the way those epoch-making scientific giants, who influenced entire eras, suddenly turned to believe in theology had always been an unsolved mystery of each era and left later generations puzzled.
Some even said they had grown muddle-headed with age.
But for some reason, now that he saw such a special substance that completely defied scientific laws suddenly appear, and after hearing people mention Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation’s dream, when he subconsciously connected the two, his head buzzed loudly without stopping.
He was having a brainstorm, about to explode.
Chen Kai and Chu Ping instantly looked at each other, and both simultaneously thought of Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation.
Noticing their expressions, Bao Jing tentatively asked, “You two, could we ask what is going on with the Chen Clan? If so, maybe my research on this special substance could have some direction.”
Feeling awkward, Chen Kai said, “Professor Bao, if we go to ask the Chen Clan, as always, we will only get ‘believe in science’ as an answer. We can forget about learning anything else.”
Bao Jing continued to probe. “Leaders, about this special substance, do you know something?”
Chen Kai and Chu Ping exchanged another look.
From that look, Bao Jing was almost certain they knew something.
That made him even more expectant.
Feeling awkward, Chu Ping said, “Professor Bao, you are a professor engaged in scientific research. Even if we told you, you might not believe it.”
Chen Kai nodded in agreement. “In Qingmin City, that Old Master of the Zheng Family has seen Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation. Professor Bao, would you believe such a thing?”
As soon as they finished speaking, they felt they might have said something they should not have.
After all, it clashed with their status.
The key point was that Professor Bao was a well-known agricultural research professor, committed to science.
“I might… believe it,” Bao Jing blurted out, while the buzzing in his head grew even louder.
If he could study this special substance, maybe…
“???” Chu Ping.
“???” Chen Kai.
The two of them stared at this professor in astonishment; clearly, his reaction was a bit off.
But they obviously did not want to stay stuck on this topic. Just as they were about to change the subject, Professor Bao spoke first. “Leaders, I wonder if you could help me find a place for long-term experiments? I want to continue studying these rapeseed flowers.”
This was exactly what Chu Ping wanted.
From the professor’s astonishment alone, it was obvious that the Chen Clan’s rapeseed was not simple.
And the growth speed of the rapeseed by itself had already proved it was not simple.
He also wanted to know the rapeseed’s details; perhaps when it bloomed and bore seeds, there would be unexpected surprises.
So he did not oppose Professor Bao’s request. After agreeing, he and Chen Kai returned to the county office, planning to discuss the specific situation.
Before they could sit down, the secretary hurried in to report, “County Magistrate Chu, the Chen Clan has gone viral again. More Daoist Sect daoist priests have arrived in our Linhe County and gone to the Chen Clan. Many related videos online are blowing up, and these newly arrived daoist priests all seem to be carrying something.”
As he reported, he handed over his mobile phone, which already contained many videos he had saved.
Chu Ping immediately checked the videos, and indeed, in each video Daoist Sect daoist priests appeared at the train station. This time, at least two traveled together.
One old daoist priest had even brought three young daoist disciples, each disciple carrying things on their backs.
This was definitely not normal.
Subconsciously, Chu Ping said, “What exactly are these daoist priests going to the Chen Clan to do?”
People online were also confused about this, and someone once again brought up the previous demon sealing video, claiming that these daoist priests were all going to seal demons. The earlier daoist priests had not been strong enough, and now these were coming as support.
Seeing this, both Chu Ping and Chen Kai felt unsettled, since they truly knew many mysterious phenomena around the Chen Clan.
Then Chen Kai suddenly said, “County Magistrate Chu, maybe we do not need to dwell on what these daoist priests are doing at the Chen Clan. Now there are many daoist priests at the Chen Clan: Daoist Priest Chen, Daoist Priest Xuan Shi, those famous internet celebrity daoist priests, and these newly arrived ones, who obviously have high status.”
“We have already built that Daoist Temple ruins site to shape it into Qingfeng Daoist’s palace temple and build up that Chen family Old Ancestor who can conduct Dao discussion with Daoist Master Ziqing.”
“Now that these daoist priests are here, should we take the opportunity to raise this matter, invite them to be witnesses, and establish Qingfeng Daoist as the Qingmin Region’s own patriarch?”
“Then when we imitate the god parading activity, we can parade Qingfeng Daoist directly. We can also set up a Qingfeng Daoist birthday celebration and hold an event. Just think how many tourists that would attract.”
Hearing this, Chu Ping instinctively turned to look at Chen Kai, staring at him with a strange expression.
Feeling uneasy under the gaze, Chen Kai asked, “County Magistrate Chu, is something wrong with me?”
Chu Ping could not help but sigh. “Chen Kai, you have realized it. Your culture and tourism mindset is getting more and more mature.”
Hearing it was a compliment, Chen Kai immediately said, “It is all thanks to your guidance.”
“We will do as you said,” Chu Ping decided decisively.
…
As the sun set and evening came, another day was about to pass.
At the Chen Clan, as daoist priests from various Daoist Sect branches brought feng shui books, a feng shui book Dao discussion was about to begin again, scheduled for tomorrow morning.
In the courtyard, Chen Han was still practicing the 《Heart Light Escape Technique》. He was growing more and more proficient with this escape technique. Although it consumed a lot, the distance he could escape was getting longer.
A voluptuous and fiery figure stepped into the courtyard.
Seeing no one in the courtyard, Xiao Mi took out her mobile phone, intending to call Chen Han. Before she could finish dialing the number, she sensed someone behind her, and then an arm wrapped around her waist and lifted her up.
Seeing that it was Chen Han, she threw her arms around his neck in surprise. Before she could react, the scene in front of her shifted. It was as if they instantly passed through the second-floor window and entered the room.
She stared in shock, wide-eyed. “Chen Han… you… how did you do that?”
“Never mind that. Let me have a good look at you,” Chen Han said with a wicked laugh.
“Chen Han, it is broad daylight.”
“You came over at this time because your junior sister went to the neighboring village to see the rapeseed planting land, did you not? Actually, you also wanted it in broad daylight.”
“I did not… you are talking nonsense…!”
“No apron today. What a pity…”
“You…”
…
After a long while, night had fallen, and everything quieted. Xiao Mi’s mobile phone ringtone sounded. It was Xiao Yu’s number. She hurried to answer. “Hello, Xiao Yu… I am researching how to cultivate, alone…”
Noticing Chen Han’s hand misbehaving, she hurriedly grabbed it. Then she said “got it” into the phone, hung up, and stood up in a rush. “Xiao Yu is back. I am going to find her.”
Chen Han chuckled, gave her a playful smack at a certain spot, and then asked, “Right, Xiao Yu said you are a straight-A student. How is your knowledge of geography?”
Xiao Mi thought for a moment. “I got full marks in geography on the college entrance exam. I also got full marks in a geography elective at university. Other than that, I have read some feng shui books online and compared them with some geography science books. I feel that many feng shui descriptions are similar to geography.”
Hearing this, Chen Han was surprised. Xiao Mi was really impressive. He immediately said, “Tomorrow my Dao discussion with those daoist priests will be about feng shui. You should join us as our geography knowledge consultant.”
“Can I?” Xiao Mi asked this, but her pretty face was full of delight. She clearly wanted to take part, and before Chen Han could answer yes or no, she had already gone downstairs.
Asking if she could join was her right. Since she wanted to participate, she would not give him the chance to say no.
Hmph.
Time passed, and the next day soon arrived. After Chen Han and the others finished cultivating early in the special spiritual aperture, they each went about their duties and got busy.
After Chen Han had prepared the medicinal cuisine stewing in Uncle’s Kitchen, Xiao Mi arrived wearing a green daoist robe. She had put it on specifically to take part in today’s Dao discussion.
This made Chen Han look at her a few more times. Now that he saw her figure in this outfit, he understood why there were daoist maidens as a profession outside, and why many wealthy men could not resist the temptation.
There was hardly any stronger uniform temptation than this.
No wonder they said, “men look best in black, women in white.”
Here, white did not just mean mourning clothes, but simple white garments, which later extended to plain colors.
Now, Xiao Mi’s outfit really could not hide the hot figure that had been reshaped by the Joyful Union Sect sister’s ring set. Her curves were faintly visible.
Sometimes, that faint hint of curves was even more alluring.
Men who understand, understand.
“Do I look good?” Xiao Mi noticed his gaze and deliberately asked.
“Let us go,” Chen Han deliberately did not answer, heading out toward the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall, while taking out the Feng Shui Spirit Record Stone and putting it into his daoist robe pocket.
That way it would be convenient to scan those feng shui books without being noticed.
Behind him, seeing that he did not answer, Xiao Mi snorted softly and followed.
This time, there were even more people in the side hall for Dao discussion.
Even though Chen Lin once again set out the Daoist Sect’s special low tables, it still felt crowded. And this was with only the daoist priests seated; the younger daoist followers who had come with them stood behind their respective daoist priests.
Still, it was a lively scene. It had been a long time since the Daoist Sect had such an atmosphere for Dao discussion.
When Chen Han entered, these daoist priests all stood up together and saluted him with a Daoist courtesy. “Greetings, Chen Family Head.”
First, this was because he was the host. Second, it was because he had taught them the 《Ancient Quiet Heart Art》. Third, this feng shui Dao discussion had been set with him as the lead.
So they gave him full respect.
“Greetings, daoist priests,” Chen Han returned the courtesy.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Mi behind him felt a surge of pride for no reason. After all, all these people respected Chen Han so much.
As he returned the salute, Chen Han walked inside, deliberately moving close to the feng shui books laid on the daoist priests’ tables, testing whether the Feng Shui Spirit Record Stone could scan normally.
The result pleased him. In his mind, prompts appeared one after another.
【Feng Shui Spirit Record Stone has detected useless feng shui information…】
……
【Feng Shui Spirit Record Stone has detected a segment of usable feng shui information…】
……
【Feng Shui Spirit Record Stone has detected useless feng shui information…】
But then a sudden prompt made his expression turn to surprise.
【Feng Shui Spirit Record Stone has detected a relatively profound piece of intermediate feng shui knowledge that can be integrated with the knowledge recorded in the Feng Shui Spirit Record Stone…】
Intermediate feng shui knowledge?
Previously, the prompts had not shown such grading. For useful content, it only indicated it was usable.
Could it be…
He had an incredible suspicion in his heart.
(The chapter ends.)
