[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dao-lord-of-shennong":3,"chapter-dao-lord-of-shennong-dao-lord-of-shennong-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Shennong Dao Lord",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2219225,3971,"Chapter 16","dao-lord-of-shennong-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>After the Jingxin era name came \"Great Governance,\" with at least several decades in between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a chaotic force, the Profound Heaven Sect had always wanted to carry out subversive acts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing heard about them during the \"Great Governance\" period when the Jing Emperor was on the throne. They went silent during the Wu Emperor period and became active again at the end, flourishing in the revival version.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he had a deep impression of them was that this chaotic force loved to cause trouble too much, and for Agricultural Official players who liked stability, they were extremely unfriendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, Zhao Xing gave up thinking and decided to put it aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't have a mission panel now, only a personal panel. In his previous life, he would participate in any hint of a mission; being able to get some benefits was something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he was just a small ant, and he didn't have a resurrection function. For the Zhao Xing of this life, as long as it didn't hinder his farming and immortality, he wouldn't join in the fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better to ask less about social affairs. As long as it doesn't provoke me, let it be whatever Profound Heaven Sect or Profound Earth Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the official approval and saying goodbye to Pang Fei, Zhao Xing headed straight for the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even worship the Earl of Donghu, lest he keep him for martial arts practice again, and went straight to the Cao Xi True Person Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall attendant was also somewhat surprised to see Zhao Xing; how long had it been, and why was he here again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The document is fine, go in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing walked quickly into the hall and sat cross-legged on the prayer mat. At this time, there were still seven or eight people in the hall, of various professions, but no one made a sound, just quietly closing their eyes to receive the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Zhao Xing closed his eyes, he felt a flash of golden light, and the next moment he seemed to be in a grassland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference in the law-transmission scene also meant the spells learned were different. Zhao Xing couldn't be sure which spell's scene this was, just silently praying in his heart: \"I want Rainmaking, I want Rainmaking, True Person, don't make a mistake, please...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly hearing Zhao Xing's prayer, soon a dark cloud began to appear over the grassland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning flashed and thunder rolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pitter-patter~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A coolness surrounded Zhao Xing, and soon raindrops fell on him, and it seemed as if they fell directly into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cloud Walking, Thunderclap, Rainmaking—the three spells were cast in sequence, cycling back and forth, constantly unfolding in Zhao Xing's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not knowing how much time had passed, Zhao Xing opened his eyes, and there was an extra piece of spell knowledge in his mind: [Rainmaking]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rainmaking: Primary Spell]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Progress: (0\u002F9999)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Precisely control the amount of rain.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowing to the True Person, Zhao Xing exited the hall silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall attendant glanced at Zhao Xing's departing back, muttering in his heart: \"Strange, this person prayed for Rainmaking, and he really comprehended Rainmaking. Does the True Person actually respond to every request of this person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the [Rainmaking] spell in hand, Zhao Xing was in a pretty good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of Agricultural Official is an Agricultural Official who can't make it rain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key to Rainmaking lies in 'making'. It can precisely control the amount of rain. If it were another profession, how much rain falls would depend entirely on heaven's will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some professions can also make it rain, but the spell effects and names are different, and they aren't as easy to use as the Agricultural Official's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the temple attendant he just saw, they have a spell called [Praying for Rain], but it is very difficult to control the specific amount of rain. To be able to do this, one must [Open an Altar] and prepare sacrificial offerings. No matter how simplified, at least some yellow paper must be prepared on one's person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, I have newly comprehended [Rainmaking], please give me some guidance.\" After learning the spell, he couldn't wait to return to the Agricultural Office's Sophora Willow Courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Agricultural Official Xue Wenzhong smiled: \"You are lucky; you get what you want. The four laws of heaven and time, you have them all now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course I'm lucky; I inherited part of the luck of the Great Li, and I have already reached the second derivation. How many people in the entire Gucheng have reached the second derivation? I'm afraid that apart from the County Magistrate and the heads of various agencies, it's only possible for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The method of Rainmaking has no shortcuts; it's nothing more than practicing more. Cloud Walking, Wind Summoning, Thunderclap, Rainmaking—cast them in sequence and perform fine control over the spells, and you will naturally be able to control the amount of rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The only thing that needs to be considered is the influence of the outside world.\" Xue Wenzhong explained: \"For example, the Sophora Willow Courtyard has always been in the solar term of Beginning of Spring, with sufficient water vapor. If you cast [Rainmaking], the final amount of rain might be more than you expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you go to the eastern suburbs, the climate is dry, and if you cast Rainmaking, the amount of rain might be less than you expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing naturally knew these things; he even understood them better than Xue Wenzhong. Because in his previous life, the Agricultural Official players faced a harsher environment in the era of natural disasters, and they were often trapped... Speaking of which, it's all tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this reason, Zhao Xing summarized a set of \"influence factor\" formulas and was able to maintain minimal error even in the \"Qi Tide\" version, which was known as the most unfriendly to Agricultural Official players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that he didn't know if it would still work now; after all, he wasn't a player anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was the honing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing practiced [Rainmaking] in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first time he cast the spell, Xue Wenzhong stood by his side to give guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third time, Xue Wenzhong stood on the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tenth time, the old Agricultural Official sat on a stool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that... Xue Wenzhong just closed his eyes and rested on the recliner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Zhao Xing didn't need to be taught at all; he had never seen anyone comprehend so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this child doesn't become an Agricultural Official, he really deserves to be struck by lightning.\" After the practice ended, Xue Wenzhong exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he mainly focused on encouragement: \"Your Rainmaking still has many shortcomings. The environment is a form of interference, but it can also be a form of assistance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't you make use of that small puddle in the corner to save your vital energy? Why do you always aim for confrontation every time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing opened his mouth, wanting to explain something, but he couldn't say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't say that the environment would become so harsh in the future that it would be difficult to borrow from it, right? Being able to maintain confrontation is already not bad. At his current realm, saying these things is premature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are right to reprimand me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, there was still half an hour to practice other spells, but suddenly a servant came to find Xue Wenzhong, running over in a hurry to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xue Wenzhong's expression didn't change, his words revealed a sense of unease: \"Today's extra practice ends here. I might not have time tomorrow, so you should hone it yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Xue Wenzhong followed the servant away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xing was somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since the other party didn't say, he couldn't ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning home that day, Zhao Xing lay on the bed, unable to sleep, always feeling a sense of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally didn't want to investigate, but the old Agricultural Official was one of the keys to his becoming a regular official. If something happened, the other Agricultural Officials might not be willing to recommend him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have to go and ask tomorrow. If there is really a change, it's better to make plans early.\" Having made up his mind, Zhao Xing pasted two more talismans and entered the Great Dream Academy to take a look. Finding that there was still no movement in the clouds and mist, he retreated and slept peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't expect to hear bad news early the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>",1452,"2026-06-17T15:11:26.542Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6fb0ad8e28b3ac67879f0f34b873532b930431d44c2c4eddfd3152b4efff99d8","dao-lord-of-shennong-chapter-17","dao-lord-of-shennong-chapter-15",666,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshennong-dao-lord-cover.jpg"]