Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 282 - 169: Joint Schooling Across Two Regions and Three Realms

Chapter 282: Chapter 169: Joint Schooling Across Two Regions and Three Realms

Zheng Fa’s idea is quite rough ——

He wants to establish a system that integrates production, education, and research.

Transforming the Talisman Magic Pavilion naturally falls under the education aspect.

As for research.

Utilizing research results to achieve the status of Inner Sect Disciple, even True Disciple, is akin to a "professional title" system.

Rewards like spiritual materials, of course, are tangible.

What puzzles Zheng Fa more is the industrial aspect — currently, the industry boils down to just one path: cultivating spiritual materials with the Sun and Moon Clock.

"I understand your thoughts," Zhang nodded, "Actually, now that you oversee Jiushan Realm, there should be no opposition within the sect."

This is also why Zheng Fa is proposing these ideas now.

The new system has a significant impact on the sect, but now Jiushan Realm is surname Zheng!

He came to see Zhang, partly because within the sect, she was the only Nascent Soul.

On the other hand, Zhang also understands him best.

"But the details still need to be considered," Zhang said.

Zheng Fa nodded:

"How to establish the evaluation system for research results."

"Affairs Hall also needs to build a task contribution system."

These two are the most critical.

"There’s also the curriculum of the Discussion Talisman Pavilion."

"And there’s a shortage of good teachers."

"Basic education for the common folk also needs effort..."

As Zheng Fa spoke, he almost sighed.

Governing a world and also pioneering a new system, countless issues have made him a bit headache-ridden now.

Zhang smiled.

"I’ll take care of it."

"Hm?"

"I’ve been free lately, leave the curriculum of the Discussion Talisman Pavilion to me," Zhang said softly, "I’m familiar with educating disciples. As for the rest, just go ahead and do it."

Zheng Fa was somewhat moved.

Seeing the paleness on Zhang’s face, he knew she was quite frail now...

"What about me!"

Beside him, Yuan raised her hand: "I can help too!"

Zheng Fa was stunned for a moment, thought about it, then sighed softly: "Yuan, you’re not the same as Zhang... I appreciate the sentiment."

"..."

...

"What do you plan to do with the outsiders?"

Zhang asked.

This matter is actually the most urgent.

"The realms of immortals and mortals in Jiushan Realm are divided now, probably also a remnant of the old Divine Tao civilization."

Speaking of which, Zheng Fa also frowned.

The rules of Jiushan Realm are very special —

Even Zheng Fa could only descend with his Divine Soul.

He had previously granted Xiaoqing some books, but when he tried to confer some Spirit Plants, he failed.

This indicates not just cultivators, but some living things are restricted too.

The communication between realms is not smooth.

This probably has something to do with the current incompleteness of the Sun and Moon Clock.

"The later mortals, or family members... probably need to be settled on nearby islands first. We do not lack places, but the problem is... how to sustain them."

Zheng Fa does not know how many people will enter Jiushan Realm, but the first thing to confront is the pressure of agriculture.

"I want to strengthen ties with Yan Wushuang, oh, and Tongming Master too."

Zhang nodded, "The products of Jiushan Realm are still too singular; external trade is a must."

"Yes, and I have an idea..." Zheng Fa pondered, "With the Xuanwei Realm becoming more chaotic, probably some people want to find a stable place to live like us."

"You want to recruit them?"

"No, I want to find some talents we need," Zheng Fa mused, "Not to mention the hundred arts of cultivation, our Jiushan Sect doesn’t have enough accumulation of various Cultivation Techniques... Xiao Yuying was right, we cannot be too insular."

"We may not venture out, but we can invite others in. I’m considering organizing an entry exam..."

Zheng Fa slowly refined his idea.

Provide compulsory education domestically to elevate the population’s quality.

Attract high-level talents through encouraging technology-based immigration internationally...

The Jiushan Lighthouse is indeed an excellent venture!

...

Having gained Zhang’s support, Zheng Fa directly approached Master Qian from Qianhe Sect.

Whether it’s the lighthouse or education, what’s crucial is ultimately sustaining people.

Agriculture is the foundation of all development.

"Master Zheng."

"Master Qian, now that the Jiushan Realm is in dire need of reconstruction, I’ll get straight to the point. I intend to establish an agriculture bureau within the Affairs Hall."

Master Qian’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Zheng Fa.

"I Jiushan Sect previously lacked agricultural talents, I wonder if you, Master Qian, might be interested..."

"Of course!" Master Qian joyfully declared.

Zheng Fa nodded, unsurprised by his choice, and took a jade tube saying, "The agriculture bureau will be under your leadership, but I will also send some disciples there."

"Of course..." Master Qian’s face changed slightly, as if he had thought of something, and he spoke.

"It’s not that I don’t trust you, but I have some of my own ideas regarding agriculture," Zheng Fa handed the jade tube to Master Qian, "Take a look before deciding."

Master Qian, somewhat puzzled, took the jade tube and looked at its contents.

"Twenty-Four Solar Terms Thunder Skill?"

"Discussions on Spirit Plant Cultivation?"

"Genetic Hypotheses of Spirit Plants?"

Reading the contents of the jade tube, Master Qian’s face rapidly changed.

Sometimes he was struck with sudden realization,

Sometimes he was completely baffled.

After a cursory look-through, Zheng Fa then said:

"Master Zheng, these... where did you get all this? It’s unprecedented."

Master Qian expressed in awe.

"Some are based on observations, others merely conjectures..." Zheng Fa replied, "Is there any error among them?"

"That..." Master Qian said with a wry smile, "With my understanding, I really can’t discern if there are errors. About this agriculture bureau... perhaps..."

He even felt somewhat inclined to back out.

"Master Qian, as of now, within the Jiushan Realm, you and your team are best suited for this," Zheng Fa reassured him, then continued,

"There are three main tasks for the agricultural bureau."

"First, you need to experiment with the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Thunder, finding the optimum methods for utilization."

"Second, it involves cultivating new species, particularly grains that are suitable for the Jiushan Realm—not necessarily spirit plants. I will find a mundane place for you to conduct these experiments."

"Third, and this is even more long-term, you need to nurture corresponding agricultural talents within the Discussion Talisman Pavilion."

At this point, he suddenly felt that the name of the Discussion Talisman Pavilion also needed changing.

Observing Master Qian’s increasingly troubled expression, Zheng Fa added:

"I will assign disciples under Master Pang to cooperate with you."

There is a benefit under Master Pang’s disciples—possessing the Void Spirit Eye, akin to a cultivation world microscope!

"Great! Great!" Now Master Qian wasn’t averse to Zheng Fa inserting his people, appearing rather eager.

He pondered for a moment, then said with a wry smile: "Master Zheng... all that you said, I... really lack confidence."

Zheng Fa sighed inwardly.

This is the biggest issue in the Jiushan Realm now—safety is secure, but there is a real shortage of talents.

Especially innovative talents.

"It’s not that I’m unduly humble, Master Zheng... These things you spoke of, I don’t know how many in the Xuanwei Realm could accomplish them! No, how few would even understand!"

...

In modern times, Zheng Fa took out his smartphone and dialed Group Leader Yang of the service team.

"Group Leader Yang, I have some agricultural issues..."

"I’ll arrange for it immediately!"

It’s just talent, not available in the Xuanwei Realm.

But modernity has it!