Then!
After sweeping his gaze around the room, Cheng Buzheng's eyes settled on the relatively quiet boy on the left side of the first row.
"Cheng Wendao!
Tell me your understanding of 'capital.'"
"Teacher, from what you just explained, I think capital has always pursued profit.
It is inevitable, too."
The moment those words were spoken.
Cheng Buzheng, standing behind the lectern, was immediately intrigued.
He had not expected that, after first hearing Capital, a younger member of the clan...
Would actually have such thoughts.
At once, Cheng Buzheng smiled encouragingly and said:
"Oh?
In what way is it inevitable? Let me hear it!"
Seeing this, seven- or eight-year-old Cheng Wendao let out a soft breath. Like a little grown-up, he said solemnly:
"Seeking profit is not only capital's trait, but also human nature.
Likewise.
It is precisely because people possess the seven emotions and six desires—joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hatred, and desire—that no capital can withstand the washing away of time."
"For instance, in ancient times, humanity's forebears established the Three Great Alliances in order to open up territory in the Boundless Sea and expand the living sphere of Mortal Cultivators.
Although the alliances were originally founded for the sake of all humanity, as time passed...
Those highly respected powerful figures either ascended to the Spirit Realm?
Or passed away in meditation?
The alliances' authority gradually came under the control of later generations.
Now, they have become weapons wielded by the top sects, which also monopolize the overwhelming majority of resources in the Cultivation World."
"This is the clearest example of how capital changes."
"..."
"Therefore, capital's pursuit of profit is also inevitable."
"Good! Very good!"
"You understand it quite well."
Cheng Buzheng nodded in satisfaction, clapping his hands as he laughed.
Then he waved his hand, signaling