"I had long looked forward to meeting you. Becoming a Scholar Monk and then a Geshe in less than a year-such speed is truly staggering," Cangyang Konghai said with a soft laugh.
Qu Zan straightened, showing just the right trace of pride.
He feared no scrutiny. After all, his progress had relied on the panel, and he was not afraid of anyone discovering it.
To outsiders, all of this should simply look like the work of an exceptionally gifted monk.
"It was thanks to the elders' teachings, along with a few insignificant efforts of my own," Qu Zan said.
"But your cultivation has still advanced too quickly." Suspicion colored Cangyang Konghai's voice.
"Lama, that may have something to do with my memory. I have discovered that my memory is extremely strong. Many things, once I have seen them, I never forget," Qu Zan explained.
"This extraordinary memory allows me to absorb knowledge more efficiently. You could say I never forget what I see."
Qu Zan had long since prepared his response.
Moreover, this explanation was not fabricated out of thin air. It was one of the abilities of the [Extensive Learning] talent.
Qu Zan had already decided that it would not be convincing unless he showed some exceptional ability.
In fact, his Scripture Master and the Lamas who taught him all knew about his good memory. An extraordinary memory was rare, but not impossible. After all, everyone who climbed to the position of Geshe possessed either a memory or diligence beyond ordinary people.
Thus, Qu Zan answered neither humbly nor arrogantly, as though it were all perfectly natural.
"Never forgetting what you see?" Cangyang Konghai sat cross-legged on the bed. "I have heard something of that. It does make sense."
Cangyang Konghai pondered for a moment before saying, "Very well,