My Arknights Life Diary

"Well, so this thing called a vending machine is used to sell things automatically. I can't beg for alms from it."

After Tu Fang's explanation, Saga roughly understood what a vending machine was. He also understood that a vending machine would not respond to his begging because it simply could not understand begging, or in other words, it could not even think about what begging meant.

"Well, so now you know what your previous behavior was like, right? You said you've been wandering for so long, and you don't know these common sense of life. I'm also drunk."

What Tu Fang didn't know was that Saga had just come down the mountain not long ago, and now he had traveled across the ocean to Yan Country, and was even more unfamiliar with all the modern things around him.

"Why is Donor Tu Fang drunk? I think this machine is very interesting. It can sell goods even though there is no one there. Donor, don't you think it's magical?

For me, these new things are not available on the mountain, and the abbot has not told me about them. Although I didn’t know about vending machines before, I now know about them after the donor’s explanation. I think this is a blessing for me! ”

Saga's attitude has always been optimistic, and she has no regrets about the stupid things she has done.

"Yes... indeed. But didn't your master stop you from going down the mountain? He should at least tell you about what's happening down the mountain! You're lucky you could walk all the way from the East Country to here."

"I went down the mountain because of a picture. The abbot did try to stop me, but he let me go in the end. And just as the abbot taught me to exchange sincerity for sincerity, I also received help from many people like you along the way."

The two of them walked on the road, chatting casually. Suddenly, Saga thought of a question, so he asked Tu Fang.

"Speaking of the painting that inspired me to come down the mountain, I have a question and would like to ask you for your opinion."

"tell me the story."

Tu Fang was walking on the road and felt that he had nothing to do at the moment, so it wouldn't take much effort to listen to the questions and give some suggestions.

"The painting is called "The End of the Clumsy Mountain". The whole painting is lifelike and beautiful, but the waterfall at the end is left blank. I think this may be the author's hint that the beautiful mountains and rivers cannot be contained in a painting. Donor, what do you think?"

Listening to Saga's question, Tu Fang didn't know how to answer. This wasn't a Chinese reading comprehension question, and he hadn't done any research on art...

"Uh... no, maybe she was just halfway through and got too lazy to finish? Maybe things are not as complicated as you think?"

Tu Fang gave an answer that even he himself found unlikely.

"Ugh!"

“Is my answer bad?”

Tu Fang was a little nervous, but he didn't know that this was actually because the thoughtful monk suddenly had a new understanding because of his words.

"No, donor, your answer is very good! I have never thought of this answer before! Indeed, why must it be "because"?

I, a young monk, originally thought that everything should have its purpose, just like people drink water because they are thirsty, but what the donor just said reminded me that this is not necessarily the case!

Others' unintentional actions have caused me to think deeply. I will definitely keep your advice in mind!"

Tu Fang also had his own insights after listening to Saga's words.

Indeed, why does everything have a cause? When I picked up Xiao Ke and Gui Gui, didn’t they do it out of their own accord? There is no “reason” for that!

After hearing the ending, Tu Fang had a doubt.

Oh? What did I teach you? Didn't you figure it out yourself? Forget it, why don't I give her a few words? Those words seem to be quite suitable for the current situation...

Thinking of this, Tu Fang opened his mouth again.

"I suddenly thought of something. Saga, do you know the 'Triple Realm'?"

"I don't know, I hope you can explain it to me."

"This first level is to see mountains as mountains and water as water.

The second level is to see the mountain as not a mountain, and the water as not water.

The third level is to see the mountains as mountains and the water as water.

What do you think, Saga?"

After listening to what Tu Fang said about the three levels of realm, Saga did not respond immediately. Instead, he thought for a while before slowly giving his answer.

“This first level corresponds to the vast majority of ordinary people, who only look at paintings as if they were looking at the surface without deep thought, so it is difficult for them to understand the meaning of the paintings.

The second level refers to the young monk mentioned above, who saw something different in the painting and thought he had understood the beauty of the painting. However, he sometimes added unnecessary details and distorted the meaning of the painting itself, so he can only be the second.

The third level refers to the donor, who can glimpse the beauty of the painting and is not deceived by superficial phenomena. It is like a wake-up call. Mountains are still mountains, and water is still water. Isn’t this the principle of returning to nature? It is the highest level!

But I still have a question, is this third level really the highest level? Is there a fourth level above it?"

"Haha, I don't know about that. Maybe you can reach the fourth level in the future?"

Tu Fang knew that he was not even at the second level, let alone the third level. Now he was asked to talk about the fourth level. How could he prove it with his head held high?

"Donor, please stop joking. I was able to see the third level thanks to your reminder. If it weren't for you, I don't know how long I would have been trapped in the second level!"

"Haha, don't look down on yourself! I believe that one day you can reach that level! By the way, Saga, come to my house for lunch! I can introduce two people to you!"

Oh! That’s right! If Xiaoke and Saga can communicate more, can Xiaoke’s intelligence be improved indirectly?

This thing suddenly occurred to Tu Fang's mind......

"Donor, you are such a kind person. Not only did you save me, but you also answered my questions and invited me to dinner. I would like to thank you very much!"

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(This is my first attempt at writing something a little deeper. What do you think?)