You're Not Being Sincere

"Brother Kong, you seem quite lost in thought today. Is something on your mind?"

Shen Wenxi looked at Xiao Ye and asked.

Xiao Ye shook his head and smiled:

"Hearing you give this reason just reminded me of my master."

"Your master?" Shen Wenxi thought for a moment and said:

"He also likes to use sleeping as an excuse?"

"I can't be sure about that." Xiao Ye smiled.

"However, Master also takes a very long afternoon nap, every single day."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxi smiled:

"Perhaps your master truly loves to sleep."

Then, Shen Wenxi changed the subject and said to Xiao Ye:

"And you? I don't think you're the type to like sleeping."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye replied:

"Some time can be used for sleeping and resting."

Shen Wenxi glanced at the Miscellaneous Discussions books in Xiao Ye's hand and smiled:

"So you spend the rest of your time studying diligently, right?"

Before Xiao Ye could answer whether it was yes or no, he shook his head and sighed:

"When I last visited, Brother Kong was always engrossed in a book, and he's still doing so this time. His diligence truly puts me to shame."

Xiao Ye shook his head and smiled:

I once read a sentence in a book.

"What?"

Diligence can make up for lack of talent.

Brother Kong,

Shen Wenxi couldn't help but say something:

I don't think that's a good thing to say to you.

Xiao Ye shook his head.

Seeing this, Shen Wenxi said:

"How did you find this book of Miscellaneous Discussions?"

Speaking of this, Xiao Ye said:

"The content of these Miscellaneous Discussions may seem random, but it actually contains profound meaning. It's easy to skim through them, but it's quite difficult to truly understand and grasp them. So far, I've only grasped a little of it."

"If you put it that way, it seems you've gained something."

A light shone in Shen Wenxi's eyes as she said:

"Shall we chat?"

Xiao Ye readily agreed.

Afterwards, the two began to discuss their insights into this collection of Miscellaneous Discussions.

The two clearly enjoyed this topic immensely, and they chatted happily. Shen Wenxi even took out a jar of wine.

This scene left Xiao Ye stunned.

However, he quickly found two bowls in his storage ring.

One person fetches the wine, and the other fetches the bowl.

The two looked at each other and then burst into laughter.

Pour the wine, bottoms up!

Enjoying knowledge while drinking.

Xiao Ye to discover that conversing with the other party about his insights into books could further improve his speed of simplifying his understanding.

The unexpected joy only heightened his enthusiasm.

They talked about three jars of wine in one go.

Shen Wenxi rubbed her stomach, then finally waved her hand and said:

"Brother Kong, you have a huge capacity for alcohol! I'm already full."

Xiao Ye laughed and said:

"When you're in the mood for a toast, you don't realize how many cups you've had; now I understand why some people say that."

Shen Wenxi shook her head at this:

"Others are holding cups, but we're holding bowls."

After speaking, he seemed to think of something, and suddenly became more serious, looking at Xiao Ye and saying:

"Brother Kong Mu."

Xiao Ye was slightly taken aback and asked in confusion:

"How?"

Shen Wenxi held up one finger and waved it at Xiao Ye, saying:

"I've discovered that you're not being sincere."

Xiao Ye was puzzled:

Why do you say that?

Shen Wenxi glanced at the Miscellaneous Discussions books, then stared at Xiao Ye, and said:

"I had a very pleasant conversation with you, and just now I realized that you've only been studying it for two or three days, yet you claim you've only grasped some of what you just said?"

I wasn't aware of it, but when I suddenly noticed, I was startled.

This is called "some"?!

Not only could they discuss many topics, but they also had many insights that surprised and astonished her.

Is this something you can achieve in just two or three days?

If that's really the case, what a terrifying talent that is!

How does this relate to "diligence can make up for lack of talent"?

Shen Wenxi was puzzled, but greatly shocked.

"This might just be because I find some common ground with this Miscellaneous Discussions, which is why it was a little faster," Xiao Ye replied after a moment's thought.

Shen Wenxi shook her head, "Brother Kong, you've won. You're too modest."

After speaking, he looked at Xiao Ye and said firmly:

"I believe that one day in the future, Brother Kong will surely shine brightly."

Hearing this, Xiao Ye nodded:

I believe it too.

Shen Wenxi glanced at Xiao Ye and Outer Dao:

Why isn't Brother Kong being modest this time?

Xiao Ye smiled at this:

"You still need to have the confidence you deserve."

It's because my master and senior brothers and sisters are too strong, not because I'm too weak.

A strange light flashed in Shen Wenxi's eyes. She looked at Xiao Ye intently for a few moments, then changed the subject, saying:

"The Xiang Clan came yesterday, did Brother Kong pay any attention to it?"

"I glanced at it for a moment," Xiao Ye said.

"Xiang Li of the Xiang Clan, what does Brother Kong think?" Shen Wenxi asked.

"A great reputation is never undeserved; he certainly has exceptional qualities, however..."

"But what?"

Xiao Ye smiled and said:

"However, it's not at the pinnacle."

Even setting aside their master, their own senior brothers and sisters should be above the other.

If he remembered correctly, Senior Sister Qin was several years younger than the other party, and according to Senior Brother, she was close to, or perhaps already had, entered the Saint Realm.

Shen Wenxi smiled, "I thought Brother Kong was going to say that he couldn't compare to himself."

Xiao Ye shook his head and smiled, then said:

What is your opinion of him?

Shen Wenxi seemed to be thinking about something. After a long while, she suddenly smiled and said:

"That's not bad, after all, he's known as a prodigy who dominates his generation."

Xiao Ye looked at Shen Wenxi with some uncertainty:

You seem to be hesitant to speak?

"Is there?"

Shen Wenxi countered with a question, then waved her hand and smiled:

"I was going to say that I might not be any worse than him, but I think that would be too much of an exaggeration. I should learn from Brother Confucius how to be modest."

Xiao Ye couldn't help but chuckle at this:

"You are certainly no worse than him, take my words as true."

He could see the potential in both of them.

There is bound to be a difference between a Human Dao Rank and an Earthly Dao Rank being.

"Then thank you very much for your affirmation, Brother Kong."

Shen Wenxi glanced at the sky outside, stood up, and said:

"Time flies, it's already past noon, I have to go back."

"Indeed, it's very fast." Xiao Ye nodded.

"Oh, right," Shen Wenxi suddenly said.

You still owe me a meal.

"I remember." Xiao Ye nodded.

"Then let's do it tomorrow."

Shen Wenxi said:

I'm afraid you'll forget another day.

"Okay." Xiao Ye nodded in agreement.

It just so happens that he had the same idea.

If we stay here for a while longer and maintain this pace of simplified understanding, we should be able to learn it before this Dharma Law Contemplation Gathering.

"They're gone."

After Shen Wenxi finished speaking, she left.

Xiao Ye was also focused on the speed at which he could comprehend the simplified version.

Sure enough, shortly after Shen Wenxi left, the speed slowed down and gradually returned to its previous level.

"It's amazing that it has such an effect."

Xiao Ye murmured something in response, deeply moved.

However, he soon frowned, remembering a troublesome matter.