Chapter 5: The Drawbacks of the Landscape Map

This is also the reason why the orchard of the Chu family is not managed; it is not profitable, so who would invest significant effort into it? In fact, almost every household in Chujiazai has an orchard, but as the young and middle-aged villagers leave for work, many of the mountainous areas have been left uncultivated.

Shaking his head to set aside distracting thoughts, Chu Jiaqiang prepared to lay a solid foundation in the Mountain River Diagram, as required by Turing. Since every beginning is difficult, the abundant spiritual energy within the Mountain River Diagram would make the foundation-laying process much easier.

Fortunately, in this space, Chu Jiaqiang would not feel hunger. He spent three days sensing the spiritual energy, only to be scolded by Turing for being a fool and having poor aptitude. It was the first time Turing had seen such a case, which left Chu Jiaqiang feeling quite frustrated for a while. After about another day, he finally completed the foundation establishment, marking his true entry into the realm of cultivation

It is a pity that while the peaches are good, they cannot fetch a good price in the countryside, and one cannot eat that many. Uncle Er felt a bit distressed; if the fruit had not performed so well, he would not have felt heartbroken even if it rotted on the ground. But now, looking at these peaches, he could only shake his head helplessly

In fact, this valley is the core of the landscape map. To be precise, it is that small lake, which serves as the focal point of the entire map. The power of the landscape map seeps out from within it, thus creating a lake of spiritual water that promotes the growth of plants and greatly benefits animals

He has lived in the city for four to five years and has gained some understanding of the temperament of urban residents. Especially in recent years, as food safety has deteriorated, many city dwellers now advocate for a green lifestyle and are extremely enthusiastic about organic, pollution-free fruits and vegetables. They often go outdoors to engage in oxygen-enhancing activities to improve their quality of life

Turing transmitted a set of body refining techniques and a set of breathing methods to Chu Jiaqiang, emphasizing the importance of both internal and external cultivation. He also comforted Chu Jiaqiang, stating that the situation was not as serious as he had imagined.

Chu Jiaqiang took off his clothes, as there was no one else around, he did not feel embarrassed. He rinsed the clothes in the creek, wrung them out, and hung them on a tree to dry.

In summary, when Chu Jiaqiang performed all the actions intermittently, it took him an hour. Last night, he felt as if all his bones were dislocated, drenched in sweat, with his clothes sticking to his body, which was extremely uncomfortable. This was far more arduous than the so-called military training.

In order to make full use of land, the government introduced policies a few years ago to encourage the planting of fruit trees, providing a subsidy of fifty yuan for each acre planted, along with free fruit tree seedlings.

As for the company at https://m.hetushu.com, they might actually be eager for someone to resign. This would provide an opportunity to hire new staff, especially friends and family. Moreover, my contributions to the company are minimal; Chu Jiaqiang can only be considered a somewhat senior employee there.

This was truly a hardship for Chu Jiaqiang, even more uncomfortable than working late into the night. After a whole half day had passed, Chu Jiaqiang finally sensed a trace of warmth within his body and immediately began to practice the techniques of breathing and circulation. As he operated what is referred to as the "One Cycle of Heaven," Chu Jiaqiang's work was still far from over

Looking at the branches of the peach tree laden with ripe peaches, Chu Jiaqiang was filled with joy. Turing also informed him that as long as the peaches were not picked, they would remain unchanged on the tree. Only when all the peaches were harvested would the fruit tree enter its normal cycle, which, of course, was limited to this valley

Upon hearing this news, Chu Jiaqiang felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him from head to toe. Indeed, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world; every gain comes with a loss, and there are rules to follow. Now, the drawbacks of the Shanhe Map have been exposed, and he could lose his life at any moment. He hurriedly inquired about how to enhance his own abilities and how to develop the Shanhe Map.

This is only the second step; the next step involves sensing the heavens and the earth, as well as nature, which essentially means to perceive the so-called spiritual energy. The subsequent step is to draw the sensed spiritual energy from the heavens and the earth into the body, followed by the process of refining it. The spiritual energy introduced into the body does not yet belong to one's own power; it must be refined before it can be utilized.

Chu Jiaqiang is also aware of the conditions in rural areas, especially in villages like Chujiazha. Fruits simply do not sell at all. Even when taken to the town, the prices are low, unless the fruits cannot be grown locally and need to be transported from other regions. Moreover, the sales volume is concerning, as the purchasing power of people in mountainous areas is generally low

After having dinner, Chu Jiaqiang returned to the old house once again. This time, he intended to clear the weeds in the orchard. Regardless of whether he would stay or not, it was necessary to remove the weeds.

Chu Jiaqiang first practiced the body training technique once. He found that the movements of this technique were quite challenging. The first level of the body training technique consists of only twelve movements, but performing them correctly is very difficult, let alone doing them consecutively. The most critical issue is that Chu Jiaqiang's physique has already become fixed, making it quite difficult to achieve flexibility.

He did not take immediate action, but instead wandered around inside the landscape map. He discovered that the items within the map space would not deteriorate. However, the consciousness of the landscape map, which Turing informed him, was limited to this valley.

Chu Jiaqiang suddenly had a bold idea: he secretly hoped to stay in the village. This was not merely an escape from the urgent pace of life in the city, but also a consideration for the villagers' future. If he could change the impoverished and backward situation of the village, it would not only be a great merit, but at least it would make him happy. In the past, he felt he lacked the ability to do so, but now, with the map of mountains and rivers, things seemed to have taken a turn for the better, and he no longer felt powerless.

Moreover, he has only now realized that the leisurely rural life is what he truly seeks, and that the city is indeed unsuitable for him, which may be related to his inherent rural consciousness.

As a university student with a higher education, Chu Jiaqiang understands that this is primarily caused by traffic congestion. If the government improves transportation, there would be no worries about sales. Moreover, these peaches, nourished by the mountains, rivers, and lakes, have a taste that is far superior to those grown elsewhere. Even if they are transported to the town for sale, it is unlikely that they would go unsold. If they are delivered to the city and high-end consumption venues, they would be snatched up eagerly.

It is a pity that the village seems to have fallen into neglect. Although there is a small subsidy, it is not much, yet efforts are made to plant fruit trees on the land that is about to be abandoned. However, everyone knows that the fruits do not sell for much, so almost everyone allows them to grow on their own, letting nature take its course.

After putting on my clothes and stepping out of the landscape painting, I realized that only four hours had passed. In terms of spatial time, it equates to four days.

In fact, there was a reason for initially practicing the body refining technique, which was to stimulate the body, making it easier to sense the body in the next step and to generate a feeling of energy more readily

Additionally, it also reminds Chu Jiaqiang to promptly enhance his own abilities and strive to develop the Mountain and River Map. Otherwise, the backlash of the Mountain and River Map will grow stronger, and when Chu Jiaqiang can no longer withstand it, he will become a spirit of the Mountain and River Map. The Mountain and River Map will fall asleep once more, awaiting the next master

After a brief rest, Chu Jiaqiang began to sit cross-legged in a seemingly practiced manner. Following the breathing techniques taught by Turing, he first slowly attuned himself, allowing his energy to settle in the dantian, until he could sense a flow of heat generated within his body

This is good! It seems I really have to be at ease and become a farmer, " Chu Jiaqiang said to himself with a bitter smile. If I go back to work, I definitely won't have time to improve myself; only in the countryside can I free up time.

Chu Jiaqiang thought to himself: I need to discuss this with my second uncle when I have the chance. I believe my second uncle also hopes that I will stay. He understands my second uncle; ever since my parents passed away in the car accident, my second uncle has treated him as his own child and wishes for him to remain by his side. However, for the sake of Chu Jiaqiang's future, he has never opposed his pursuit of education far away, nor has he ever uttered a word of retention.