In the morning, I still got up early, practiced for an hour, and then talked about the school. Many people gradually got bored. This kind of life was less interesting and a bit boring, but Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang enjoyed it. After just one week of this life, Shu Shuang successfully entered the Venerable Realm.
The young age of the Venerable Realm requires the power of the five elements brought by the wild beasts, otherwise it is extremely unstable, and the same is true for Shu Shuang. When Xia Xiao asked for a vacation, it could not be approved for the time being due to special circumstances.
This situation is not uncommon. In the past, there have been precedents of students going to the Wild Beast Forest or uninhabited seas to look for wild beasts. But this time, Shu Shuang is alone, which makes it difficult. If there were more people, they could just go, but this time there was only Shu Shuang, and she couldn't go alone, so the results would be slower. Before that, Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang waited patiently.
Another class, the teacher was still the middle-aged man with a book on his waist and a ruler in his hand. He raised his arm and lowered it, and Chang Renjie could only frown and swallow his anger.
"If you're late every day, just stand there all the time."
Chang Renjie was aggrieved, but also angry. He had been blocking her every day for the past week, hoping to have a few words with her. How could he win her over without communication?
Unexpectedly, Si Qingling spent every day either practicing or resting in the dormitory, so he had no chance at all. He finally followed her up the mountain road, but it ended in an unpleasant situation.
Chang Renjie lost his good face when he thought of what Si Qingling said. He said that he had nothing to do and might as well practice diligently. He did not come to the academy to hook up with female classmates. He was a prince, didn't he know this? If Chang Renjie was not upset with Xia Xiao, he would not have bothered to provoke Si Qingling. But when he refuted, Si Qingling became even more ruthless. Since he said that he was not motivated, if he continued like this, he would be like a toad wanting to eat swan meat.
Chang Renjie is a prince, how could he accept this? He went to find Su Huan later, but the latter was even more ruthless and started fighting as soon as they disagreed. Chang Renjie is a wood element, and was suppressed by Su Huan's metal element, resulting in him being unable to beat her at the same level. This is why he was so angry. He didn't expect to get up late in the morning and get slapped on the palm again. He is not a child!
With a look of disgust, Chang Renjie accidentally kicked the desk of the person next to him, making a noise and attracting the teacher's attention.
"Be careful, don't be so rash."
"I didn't mean it."
After Chang Renjie finished speaking, he stood at the back of the classroom with a look of dissatisfaction on his face. When the teacher saw this, he rolled the book he was about to open back behind his belt.
"What's the problem?"
"no problem."
Chang Renjie's face was livid and he was sulking. The teachers at Ningshen Academy were not the weak scholars outside. They immediately said:
"If you feel this class is meaningless, you can leave."
The nineteen people did not look back, and no one paid attention to Chang Renjie's actions, because they knew he would not leave. Here, students are taught according to their aptitude, but this lesson is universal and everyone must listen. He did not persist. How strong a talent should he have to make up for it?
Although Chang Renjie was unhappy, he also understood this truth, so he stood where he was, neither answering nor moving.
Seeing this, the teacher ignored him. He had seen even more manic students who were ready to fight and said that this class was meaningless. But how could that student with great status be a match for the teacher? Only when the fruit is ripe, will he have the capital to challenge him. But now these new students are only young and it is difficult for them to confront him.
"In this class, we will talk about the major similarities and minor differences."
The teacher opened the book at his waist, and a shadow floated out in the classroom.
Looking up, everyone looked behind the teacher. There were two figures of a man and a woman. Although they were shrouded in mist, their features could still be clearly seen.
"Men and women are different, which is a minor difference. We are all human beings, which is the same. Similarly, humans and wild animals are slightly different, but we are all living beings, which is the same. But who knows where the similarities and differences among humans lie?"
The first class in the morning requires candles to be lit, and at dawn, the morning light will cover the light of the candles. Under it, they have to think, because they find the mystery and usefulness of this course. At first, many people think that these are just some deep philosophical questions, or even pretentious and profound word games without accurate answers. But gradually, they find that the topics taught by the teacher are conducive to their spiritual breakthrough.
The process of cultivation is the accumulation of vitality, but the breakthrough only takes a moment, all based on perception. Some shackles drag on for a hundred years without progress, while others break through in a moment. In that moment, you can use the inspiration of watching the sky and clouds, the changes of the slightest movement, or even the ups and downs of a cup of tea. It is extremely mysterious. Therefore, the content taught by the instructor benefited Xia Xiao and others a lot.
From the first lesson "Game", the feeling of gaining more and more. At this time, the teacher asked a question, and Xia Xiao replied:
"The biggest similarity among people is that they are all human beings, with five internal organs, seven orifices and four limbs. But the minor differences are in their minds and thoughts, which are far more important than differences in appearance, body shape, and voice. Some people change their skin, but their mind is still the same, which gives people a sense of familiarity. But if the skin remains the same, but the mind changes, then they become another person."
Xia Xiao answered quickly every time, which impressed many people. Their admiring eyes made Shu Shuang proud. But who knew that Xia Xiao's answer now would become a problem he would face in the future. There is no prophecy in the world, only speculation, but that day is not far away.
The teacher liked Xia Xiao very much, not because he could always answer his questions, but because of his eager eyes. The teacher might not like the most outstanding or trouble-making students, but those who are eager to learn will be paid special attention.
"You have a point. What makes us human is unique because we have a learning ability and thoughts that surpass those of many animals. To put it in a more primitive way, we can use tools and have our own language. But true humans are more than just humans."
The teacher raised his hand and pointed at Black Dragon and Dark Crow. The former had a deliberately left black scar on his face, full of animal savagery. The latter was dressed in black feathers, looking mysterious and ominous. But the teacher's words moved them.
"The definition of a human is actually very broad, but because of our own superiority, we often limit it to appearance. In a sense, Black Dragon and Dark Crow are also humans, just beastmen, but still humans. Wild beasts have their own evolutionary branches, which are much richer than humans. Seventh-level wild beasts can transform into human forms, but if they have human forms but still beast hearts, they are called monsters. Monsters are incompatible with humans and beasts, but ordinary people, although they also have human forms and human hearts, are not real people."
"In a sense, high-level beasts are more like humans than humans. This is because they have gone through the selection of monsters, but humans have not. That's why there is the saying of dragons and fish mixed together."
What the teacher means is... humans are not that simple. Wild beasts that can transform into human form are humans, but some who do evil are not humans?
Xia Xiao found it hard to accept at first. Although some wild beasts valued friendship more than humans, there was a gap between humans and beasts. But soon, Xia Xiao felt that he was wrong. For example, what was the difference between Ju Mang and himself? They could be brothers. So, what the teacher meant by this sentence was that people were all the same.
Suddenly, Xia Xiao had a sense of sudden enlightenment, and his respect for the teachers of Ningshen Academy increased. Anyone who understands this, signs a spiritual contract, and does not deprive the contracted beast god wise man will benefit greatly.
"The courses you are taking now are all about Datong. The real Xiaoyi will come in the next three and a half years. But only by adapting to Datong can you handle Xiaoyi well. And only by taking Datong into consideration can you develop Xiaoyi to the best."
The instructor paused for a long time to make sure everyone understood before continuing:
"Each of you has many identities. You are the legendary son of prophecy, a member of a powerful force, the future king of wild beasts, and the princes of various countries. Below that, you are the children of your parents, you have your own brothers and sisters, you are also students in the academy, and you are the other half that your lover relies on. But even if you have many identities, you must pay attention. First of all, you are a person, a person with independent thinking, who knows what he wants to do. Then your identities should be ranked according to their importance."
The teacher said it plainly, but the implication was profound and everyone understood it. The more I understood, the more ashamed I felt for not being able to do better.
"I believe you all have some insights, whether you think what I said is right or wrong, or even think I am talking nonsense, these are your own feelings. This is the great unity, great unity is good, small differences are hard to find. The small differences at this moment are about how you will act in the future and how you will control your own principles."
As he spoke, the teacher stood up and said to Chang Renjie:
"Go back."
"Thank you, teacher."
Compared to the level of the teachers, not to mention Chang Renjie, everyone in the school seemed a little immature. It was not that they did not understand some truths, but that they found it difficult to express them. This seemed to be just a process of turning ideas into words, but in reality it was as far apart as the foot of a mountain and the top of a mountain. Without enlightenment, it would be difficult to reach the top in a lifetime.
"Okay, write a Sense and Feelings and get ready to leave get out of class."
After each class, teachers must record their own feelings. This is a rule for teachers. Because people's thoughts are faster than actions, if you want your actions to keep up with your thoughts, you must repeatedly temper them and confirm their authenticity, rather than just talking about them. To do this, you must write them down. The process of writing is the process of revising your thoughts and unifying them with your actions.
As he picked up the pen, Xia Xiao scratched his head. His handwriting had always been so ugly, even if he tried to correct it, it was still very unnatural. On the other hand, Shu Shuang's handwriting was like the charming peach forest beside the mountain road. Speaking of the peach forest, after seeing the senior sister a week ago, there was no news from her. She seemed to have returned to the legend and was no longer in the world.
Feeling the breath of the teacher behind him, Xia Xiao smiled bitterly and stopped writing, feeling a little embarrassed. He only heard the teacher sigh softly and shook his head:
"Reform your handwriting. It doesn't have to be too mechanical, but it has to be beautiful. Otherwise, you will suffer sooner or later."
Xia Xiao nodded, yes it needed to be changed.
"Come to me after class. I'll give you a copy of the calligraphy. Go back and practice."
"Thank you, teacher."
He was not a prominent figure in the academy, but like many teachers, he cared about students, which warmed Xia Xiao's heart.