"Why?" The two were shocked, obviously not expecting Richard to say that. In their opinion, if they didn't agree with it, why would Richard explain it to them
Richard looked at the two of them and said: "Harry, and Cathy, you have to understand one thing. That is, ideas are used to broaden your horizons, not to constrain your horizons. Let me tell you The same thing applies to things. Whether it is the 'monism' or the 'dualism' I talk about, they are all summed up by others.
They may be right or wrong, it doesn't matter. What matters is what you get out of them. Then use what you get to deduct and verify, and finally draw your own conclusions bit by bit.
Remember my words, it must be connected with reality and applied to reality. If thought cannot do this, then it will always be just thought, just empty talk, of no use and may even cause trouble. "
Seeing that the two of them continued to be confused, Richard pursed his lips and said, "Let me tell you a fable: Once upon a time, there was an astronomer, um, an astrologer. He often went out to observe the stars at night. One day at night, he went to the wild to observe the stars and accidentally fell into a deep pit. He was injured and screamed.
At this time, a passing hunter happened to hear his voice, rescued him, and then asked him strangely why he fell into the pit. Because the trap is so obvious that even a fool will be spared. The astrologer curled his lips and said matter-of-factly, all my energy is spent on big things like observing the stars, how can I care about such trivial things as whether there are traps on the ground.
After hearing this, the hunter responded, "I don't know if it's useful for such a big thing as observing the stars." But you can't even do something as trivial as checking if there are any holes on the ground. If this happens next time, you will definitely starve to death if no one saves you. The astrologer was suddenly speechless. "
"ha."
"Ha ha."
After all, Harry and Cathy are only teenagers. Even if they are much more mature, they are still children. After listening to Richard's fable, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, and then he thought deeply.
Richard said: "Understand, the various things I told you are just tools for you to use. How to use them and which tool fits your hand best, you need to test and choose by yourself.
When cutting down a tree, what is the best thing to use, a knife, a dagger or an axe? Don’t just listen to what others say, you have to think and try it yourself. Don't blindly believe in anything except facts, otherwise it will be superstition.
For example, do you think I am better than your teacher Vicky? I don't know for sure, maybe your teacher Vicky has hidden strength and can easily defeat me. At that time, do you still think that the knowledge I taught you was better than what your teacher Vicki taught you
So, remember one sentence, facts prove everything. "
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"The facts prove everything?"
In the evening, after school, in the Ashes Academy, Popobo Vicky opened her eyes wide after listening to what Harry and Cathy narrated: "Did your teacher Richard really say that? He also said, I Maybe I can defeat him? Interesting, very interesting. According to him, if I can really defeat him, it will prove that I am indeed better than him, and what I teach will be more beneficial to you. So... "
Harry glanced at Bobo Bo Vicky worriedly and asked tentatively in a low voice: "Mr. Vicky, what do you want to do?"
"No...it's nothing." Popobo Vicki waved, and then said, "By the way, you can go back first. I suddenly remembered something and have to go to work. See you tomorrow."
After speaking, Bobo Bo Vicki almost drove Harry and Cathy out of the academy, and then closed the door of the academy.
…
Outside the academy gate, Harry and Cathy looked at each other. Harry said worriedly: "Mr. Vicky, you won't go to fight with Mr. Richard, will you?"
"Maybe." Cathy pondered.
"Then what should we do?" Harry was anxious, "How about we go tell Teacher Richard and let him hide out?"
"Idiot, Teacher Richard won't listen to us." Cathy said, "We'd better tell our father and let him make up his mind."
"Okay." Harry nodded in agreement, took Cathy's hand and walked towards the carriage on the side, got on the carriage and prepared to return to Marquis Vian's mansion in Jialan City.
After getting into the carriage and starting the carriage, Harry suddenly spoke belatedly and asked Cathy: "By the way, did you just call me a fool?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?" Cathy asked, rolling her eyes with a somewhat provocative expression.
"How many times have I told you, I'm not an idiot, I'm your brother!" The blood vessels in Harry's temples throbbed.
"That's an idiot too." Cathy said disdainfully.
"Then you're the idiot's sister, you idiot!" Harry shot back.
"You scolded me?!" Cathy was angry.
"You scolded me first!" Harry showed no sign of weakness.
"Hmph, just wait, I told my mother, if you bully me, let's see how she teaches you a lesson!" Cathy struck a fatal blow, which usually works every time, but unexpectedly, she failed this time.
"If you are able, just tell me and see if I will lend you your pocket money next month." Harry said, "Anyway, I know that you have almost spent all your pocket money this month. Did you buy a lot of it?" What will you do with the things you use before the middle of next month?" After speaking, Harry turned his head and looked at the scenery outside the carriage.
Cathy: “…”
After a moment of silence, a pair of small hands put on Harry's shoulders and rubbed them twice. His voice became extremely soft and he said in a long tone: "Brother, I know you are the best. You still have to lend me some pocket money." , otherwise you can bear to see me hungry next month?"
"Then you are not allowed to complain!" Harry said with a straight face.
"Okay, but you have to lend me half." Cathy took the opportunity to make a request and asked for a high price.
"Are you crazy, half?! At most 20%!" Harry returned the money.
"Forty percent!" Cathy was unwilling to accept the offer and continued to bargain.
"Thirty percent!" Harry stepped aside.
"Thirty-and-a-half percent! It's not like you don't know that my expenses are huge, okay?" Cathy bargained again.
"Okay, then 35%." Harry sighed and reluctantly agreed.
…
"Creak, creak, creak", the carriage kept moving, Harry and Cathy arrived home not long after, and quickly ran to Marquis Vian's study.
In the study room, Marquis Weian listened quietly to what the two people said, and then asked for confirmation: "Do you mean that your teacher Vicky will cause trouble for your teacher Richard?"
"Maybe." Harry wasn't very sure, but he still said, "But in order to avoid this happening, I think it would be better for you, Father, to find a way to stop it."
"Why?" Marquis Weian suddenly laughed, "Whether it is Vicky or Richard, they are just your teachers. They teach you knowledge, but we should not interfere with what they want to do or any conflicts."
"But..." Harry said, "But what if they really fight?"
"Are you afraid that your teacher Richard will be injured?"
"That's not true."
"Are you afraid that your teacher Vicky will be injured?"
"A bit." Harry whispered, seeing clearly, "Teacher Vicky is only a first-level wizard after all, and Teacher Richard is a third-level wizard. If they really fight, Teacher Vicky will be beaten badly. Bar?"
"It seems so." Marquis Vian said with a deep look, "But in reality, it's hard to say. Your teacher Vicky is much smarter than you think. He will never fail in something that is bound to fail. He will do it. Besides, his strength is not necessarily that of a first-level wizard."
"Huh?" Harry and Cathy both looked surprised after hearing this.
Marquis Vian slowly recalled: "You probably don't know where Ashes College, where you are studying now, used to be, right?"
"Where?" Harry and Cathy asked.
"That is a private stronghold of the Bloodfang Thieves. There are real wizards in the Bloodfang Thieves, but after the academy was occupied by your teacher Vicky, it didn't even make a sound, like a mouse. Even, since After taking over, the Bloodfang Thieves disappeared near Jialan City, as if they had never existed. Many people suspected that this was related to your teacher Vicky, but there is no evidence." Marquis Vian said.
this!
After hearing this, Harry and Cathy looked quite shocked.
After a while, Harry spoke, looked at Cathy and said, "Could it be that Teacher Richard is really right? Is Teacher Vicky hiding her strength?"
Cathy looked weird and didn't know what to say.
At this time, Marquis Wei'an said slowly: "I don't know whether your teacher Vicky has any hidden strength. But if he really wants to compete with your teacher Richard, it's not a bad thing. You two can Don't make a fuss. In fact, they really competed, and it can further determine how strong they are against each other, which is good for your study."
After finishing speaking, Marquis Vian smiled meaningfully.
Harry and Cathy were still in shock and had not yet recovered.
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night.
Academy of Ashes, top floor of the attic.
A huge box was placed on the ground. It was completely dark and looked very heavy. Multiple iron chains were wrapped around the surface, protecting it very tightly.
On the top of the box, there is a light blue pattern, like a small bird.
Bobo Bovich was staring at this pattern at this time, pursed his lips tightly, and remained motionless.
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