Chapter 9: Liu's Transmission of the Puppet Grass Technique

The old agricultural official's decision to give individual guidance to someone made many people envious. Especially since he left the teaching session before it ended, which was quite unusual.

Some sensitive junior officials began to speculate whether the old agricultural official was thinking of taking a formal disciple, or perhaps vying for a recommendation for political achievements?

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

The front courtyard was warm like spring, but the back courtyard was hot like summer, as if they were in two different seasons.

To the south of the courtyard stood a lush locust tree, and to the north was a neatly arranged shed. On the east side were several golden hay bales, and on the west side was a small vegetable garden with various flowers and vegetables. Beside the garden, a trellis was set up, covered with green and purple vines.

The old agricultural official clearly treated the company like home; he was truly dedicated.

Zhao Xing thought to himself as he followed Xue Wenzhong and stopped in front of the hay bales.

"Grass and trees can be turned into soldiers, a spell that uses grass and trees as a medium. Based on this spell, many advanced spells can be extended, but they are mainly for offensive purposes."

"Usually, it is a foundational spell that military agricultural officials must learn, such as 'Grass into Arrows,' 'Willow Leaf Golden Knives,' and 'Beans into Soldiers.'"

"The divine temple teaching you this spell means that you may have the potential to become a 'military agricultural official.' If you become a formal agricultural official in the future, you can consider this direction."

Zhao Xing, of course, knew this, but he still thanked Xue Wenzhong for the reminder: "Yes, thank you for the reminder, Elder Xue."

Xue Wenzhong grabbed a handful of dry grass from the hay bale and handed it to Zhao Xing: "That's true, but since you are not yet a formal agricultural official, you cannot learn those military spells according to the rules. I will teach you how to make puppet grass figures."

Zhao Xing nodded. The current 'Grass and Trees into Soldiers' was just a prerequisite spell. To truly achieve the effect of turning grass and trees into soldiers, he needed to expand and master more intermediate and advanced spells.

Learning the 'Puppet Grass Figure' technique from Xue Wenzhong was also good, as this spell was very practical.

"The key to making puppet grass figures is the technique and the materials. What agricultural books have you read?"

"I have read 'The Classic of Materia Medica,' 'The Great View of Trees,' and 'The Compendium of All Things,' and I have a basic understanding of them," Zhao Xing said humbly.

To his surprise, Xue Wenzhong frowned: "What do you mean by 'basic understanding'? Have you memorized everything, or not?"

Honest people are straightforward, and in professional fields, there are no ambiguous standards. Zhao Xing knew that humility wouldn't work here; he had to let Xue Wenzhong know his true level.

So he replied again: "I have memorized them all."

Xue Wenzhong scolded, "If you have memorized them, say so. In the future, when you learn from me, don't use vague words. If you can't identify all the materials and use toxic ones, the consequences of making a puppet grass figure will be very serious."

"Yes, I understand."

"This is the dried grass of Yuan rice. Ten stalks make a handful. I will teach you the 'Liu's Transmission Technique,' which includes eighty-one methods. It's not very profound. If the exam doesn't test puppet grass figures, it won't matter. But if it does, it will definitely be one of these eighty-one methods. Follow me and learn."

Xue Wenzhong used the materials at hand and taught on the spot beside the hay bales.

Zhao Xing's eyes lit up. The 'Liu's Transmission of Eighty-One Methods' was incomplete in later versions, and the restored version only had forty-nine methods.

Puppet grass figures were highly practical, whether for fighting, escaping, ambushing, or assisting. Often, agricultural players would post on forums, wishing they could travel back to the early stages of the game to obtain the complete version.

In his previous life, Zhao Xing had painstakingly collected seventy-two methods. Even now, the divine temple within the imperial court only transmitted nine methods. The Great Zhou dynasty taught officials based on practical needs; knowing nine methods was enough to handle most situations. Teaching more would only分散精力，徒增负担，军事农业官员可能会有更多学习途径。

没想到薛闻仲这里竟然有完整版，现在看来，多学似乎也没多大用处，但时局变化，有些法术会随着复苏版本一起变得强大起来，草人法术就是经典例子！

自己的运气真好啊。

“你看，这就是第一种编法，刚才的手法看清了吗？”

“没看清。”

赵兴老实回答，薛闻仲扎第一个草人时速度过快，再加上他想起了一些事情，没能完全跟上。

“无妨，我再演示一遍，这次我会更慢一些。”薛闻仲点了点头，草人法比较难，一遍就会才怪了。

于是他又耐心地慢动作演示了第二遍。

赵兴不再多想，全神贯注，跟着薛闻仲依样画葫芦。

元稻枯草仿佛针线，手指灵巧地穿梭。

人一旦认真用心，做什么都事半功倍，更何况服用了‘道胚丹’，赵兴的记忆力、元气掌控力、悟性都在慢慢提升。

当薛闻仲扎完，赵兴身前的草人也逐渐成型，四肢、身躯、脑袋……

“不错不错。”薛闻仲看了一眼，不禁称赞道：“仅有三处错漏。”

“啊？”赵兴茫然，哪里错了？明明都一样啊！

薛闻仲也没解释，指尖元气浮现，打入自己的草人体内。

“嘎丝~”草人挥舞手脚，如同活过来一般，同步跟随薛闻仲的动作。

赵兴打入一缕元气，草人纹丝不动。

“柳传编法，便是构造可供你元气通行运转的模型，元稻之草，如同人体经脉，多一根，少一根，都会造成草人经脉不畅，法不通行。”

赵兴恍然，难怪自己的面板没有提示，也没有熟练度增加。

原来真的失败了啊。

薛闻仲伸手在赵兴的草人胸腹、腋下各抽出一根稻草丢掉，又在头部补了一根，重新编制好后，才说道：“你再试试。”

赵兴打出第二道元气入草人体内，下一刻，草人动了起来，金灿灿的身体仿佛渡上了一层光芒，紧接着一股微弱的联系出现在自己和草人之间。

【你领悟《柳传编法·残章》，掌握一种草人制作法】

【你制作了一具草人傀儡（复行）】

【草木皆兵熟练度+1】

【草人傀儡（复行）】

【熟练度：1/9999】

【效用：得令而行，周而复始。】

薛老牛逼！赵兴心中高呼。

他没想到这么快，就找回了当初玩农业职业的神技。

复行草人，在上辈子可是逃生保命的本事之一！大到行兵打仗，小到交易买卖，复行草人的应用可谓相当广泛。

当然，现在这门法术受限于时代，效果还很弱，但迟早有重现辉煌的一天！

“你在这里多练习几次，我去前院看看，再回来教你第二种。”

(本章完)

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**Translation:**

Chapter 9: Liu's Transmission of the Puppet Grass Technique

The old agricultural official's decision to give individual guidance to someone made many people envious. Especially since he left the teaching session before it ended, which was quite unusual.

Some sensitive junior officials began to speculate whether the old agricultural official was thinking of taking a formal disciple, or perhaps vying for a recommendation for political achievements?

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

The front courtyard was warm like spring, but the back courtyard was hot like summer, as if they were in two different seasons.

To the south of the courtyard stood a lush locust tree, and to the north was a neatly arranged shed. On the east side were several golden hay bales, and on the west side was a small vegetable garden with various flowers and vegetables. Beside the garden, a trellis was set up, covered with green and purple vines.

The old agricultural official clearly treated the company like home; he was truly dedicated.

Zhao Xing thought to himself as he followed Xue Wenzhong and stopped in front of the hay bales.

"Grass and trees can be turned into soldiers, a spell that uses grass and trees as a medium. Based on this spell, many advanced spells can be extended, but they are mainly for offensive purposes."

"Usually, it is a foundational spell that military agricultural officials must learn, such as 'Grass into Arrows,' 'Willow Leaf Golden Knives,' and 'Beans into Soldiers.'"

"The divine temple teaching you this spell means that you may have the potential to become a 'military agricultural official.' If you become a formal agricultural official in the future, you can consider this direction."

Zhao Xing, of course, knew this, but he still thanked Xue Wenzhong for the reminder: "Yes, thank you for the reminder, Elder Xue."

Xue Wenzhong grabbed a handful of dry grass from the hay bale and handed it to Zhao Xing: "That's true, but since you are not yet a formal agricultural official, you cannot learn those military spells according to the rules. I will teach you how to make puppet grass figures."

Zhao Xing nodded. The current 'Grass and Trees into Soldiers' was just a prerequisite spell. To truly achieve the effect of turning grass and trees into soldiers, he needed to expand and master more intermediate and advanced spells.

Learning the 'Puppet Grass Figure' technique from Xue Wenzhong was also good, as this spell was very practical.

"The key to making puppet grass figures is the technique and the materials. What agricultural books have you read?"

"I have read 'The Classic of Materia Medica,' 'The Great View of Trees,' and 'The Compendium of All Things,' and I have a basic understanding of them," Zhao Xing said humbly.

To his surprise, Xue Wenzhong frowned: "What do you mean by 'basic understanding'? Have you memorized everything, or not?"

Honest people are straightforward, and in professional fields, there are no ambiguous standards. Zhao Xing knew that humility wouldn't work here; he had to let Xue Wenzhong know his true level.

So he replied again: "I have memorized them all."

Xue Wenzhong scolded, "If you have memorized them, say so. In the future, when you learn from me, don't use vague words. If you can't identify all the materials and use toxic ones, the consequences of making a puppet grass figure will be very serious."

"Yes, I understand."

"This is the dried grass of Yuan rice. Ten stalks make a handful. I will teach you the 'Liu's Transmission Technique,' which includes eighty-one methods. It's not very profound. If the exam doesn't test puppet grass figures, it won't matter. But if it does, it will definitely be one of these eighty-one methods. Follow me and learn."

Xue Wenzhong used the materials at hand and taught on the spot beside the hay bales.

Zhao Xing's eyes lit up. The 'Liu's Transmission of Eighty-One Methods' was incomplete in later versions, and the restored version only had forty-nine methods.

Puppet grass figures were highly practical, whether for fighting, escaping, ambushing, or assisting. Often, agricultural players would post on forums, wishing they could travel back to the early stages of the game to obtain the complete version.

In his previous life, Zhao Xing had painstakingly collected seventy-two methods. Even now, the divine temple within the imperial court only transmitted nine methods. The Great Zhou dynasty taught officials based on practical needs; knowing nine methods was enough to handle most situations. Teaching more would only分散精力，徒增负担，军事农业官员可能会有更多学习途径。

Unexpectedly, Xue Wenzhong had the complete version. Now, it seemed that learning more didn't have much immediate use, but as the situation changed, some spells would become more powerful with the restored versions, and the puppet grass spell was a classic example!

His luck was really good.

"Look, this is the first method. Did you see the technique clearly just now?"

"No, I didn't."

Zhao Xing honestly replied. Xue Wenzhong's first demonstration was too fast, and he was also thinking about something, so he couldn't follow completely.

"No problem, I'll demonstrate it again, and this time I'll be slower," Xue Wenzhong nodded. The puppet grass technique was quite difficult, and it was unusual to master it in one go.

So he patiently demonstrated it again in slow motion.

Zhao Xing stopped thinking and focused entirely, following Xue Wenzhong's movements step by step.

The dried grass of Yuan rice was like a needle and thread, and his fingers skillfully weaved through it.

When a person is serious and focused, they can achieve twice the results with half the effort, especially after taking the 'Dao Embryo Pill.' Zhao Xing's memory, control of yuan energy, and comprehension were gradually improving.

When Xue Wenzhong finished, the puppet grass figure in front of Zhao Xing gradually took shape, with limbs, body, and head...

"Not bad, not bad," Xue Wenzhong looked at it and praised, "There are only three mistakes."

"Ah?" Zhao Xing was puzzled. Where were the mistakes? It looked the same!

Xue Wenzhong didn't explain but used his fingertips to channel yuan energy into his own puppet grass figure.

"Crack~" The puppet grass figure waved its arms and legs, as if it had come to life, moving in sync with Xue Wenzhong's actions.

Zhao Xing channeled a thread of yuan energy, but the puppet grass figure didn't move at all.

"The Liu's Transmission Technique constructs a model for your yuan energy to flow through. The dried grass of Yuan rice is like the meridians in the human body. One extra or one missing stalk can cause the puppet's meridians to be blocked, preventing the spell from working."

Zhao Xing suddenly understood. No wonder his interface didn't show any prompts or increased proficiency.

So he had really failed.

Xue Wenzhong reached out and pulled out a stalk of grass from the puppet's chest and armpit, then added one to the head, recompiling it. He then said, "Try again."

Zhao Xing channeled a second thread of yuan energy into the puppet grass figure. In the next moment, the puppet moved, its golden body glowing as if it had been coated with a layer of light. A faint connection then appeared between him and the puppet.

【You have comprehended the 'Liu's Transmission Technique - Incomplete Chapter' and mastered one method of making a puppet grass figure】

【You have created a Puppet Grass Figure (Repeating)】

【Grass and Trees into Soldiers Proficiency +1】

【Puppet Grass Figure (Repeating)】

【Proficiency: 1/9999】

【Effect: Follows orders and repeats actions.】

Elder Xue is amazing! Zhao Xing exclaimed in his heart.

He didn't expect to recover such a powerful skill from his previous life so quickly.

The Repeating Puppet Grass Figure was one of the survival skills in his previous life! It had a wide range of applications, from large-scale military operations to small-scale transactions and trades.

Of course, the spell was limited by the era and was currently weak, but it would surely regain its glory one day!

"Practice this a few more times. I'll go check on the front courtyard and then come back to teach you the second method."

(End of Chapter)