I trade in both worlds

Seeing this, Li Mufeng hurriedly introduced them one by one: "This is Xu Jin, his twin brother Xu Zhun, and their nephew Xu Qiwei. This is Xu Weihao, and these two are brothers Chen Xingrui and Chen Xinghuan. Chen Xinghuan is also a martial arts candidate."

Everyone hurried forward to pay their respects, saying, "Greetings to Master Qu, Master, how are you?"

Upon hearing this, Qu Renjie's eyes flashed with admiration, and he nodded with satisfaction: "Good, good, you are all talented people, and you will become great in the future. It is a great honor for our school that you can come to exchange ideas."

When everyone heard this, they were all humbled.

Qu Renjie exchanged a few more words with everyone and then led them into the house.

The furnishings in the house are simple and elegant. The bookshelves are filled with a variety of books, and a faint scent of ink wafts into the air.

"Come on, sit down first and let's chat slowly." Qu Renjie asked everyone to sit down and ordered someone to serve tea.

After everyone sat down, Qu Renjie began to ask about their studies and the purpose of their study tour.

Li Mufeng spoke first, telling him his father's instructions and the original intention of their study tour.

After hearing this, Mr. Qu nodded repeatedly, with approval in his eyes: "Good, good, traveling to study is an important way for scholars to increase their knowledge and sharpen their talents. It is rare for you to have such determination and courage."

"Don't worry, you can treat this place as your own home. Just tell me if you need anything." Mr. Qu's tone was full of encouragement and care.

Under the careful arrangement of Mr. Qu, Li Mufeng and his group were arranged in a spacious and bright dormitory in the prefectural school.

The dormitory is bright and clean, and the beds are soft and comfortable, making people feel the warmth of home as soon as they walk in.

Inside the prefectural school, ancient trees are towering and green shades are canopy-like, as if every inch of land is imbued with the breath of learning, making people involuntarily intoxicated by it.

They spent an unforgettable and fulfilling time here.

Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines into the courtyard through the gaps in the leaves, they begin a new day of study.

Classical Confucian texts are their compulsory courses, from "The Analects of Confucius" to "Mencius", from "The Great Learning" to "The Doctrine of the Mean".

They traveled in the sea of books, felt the collision of thoughts of the predecessors, and their souls were greatly nourished.

In addition to studying Confucian classics, they also participated in various academic discussions and debates.

The teachers at the prefectural school encouraged them to ask questions boldly and to question courageously, allowing them to exercise their thinking and improve their eloquence through debates.

Whenever night falls, the brightly lit classroom is always filled with heated debates.

They discussed academic matters and the meaning of classics with local students. Every day, there were sounds of reading and debates. The sparks of knowledge collided and blended here, forming a moving academic picture.

What is most unforgettable to everyone is the debate on "Knowledge and Life".

It was the fifth day since they arrived at the prefectural academy. The sun was shining brightly and the breeze was not too dry. The teachers at the prefectural academy raised a topic: "Is the way to study to seek knowledge or to apply it?"

This topic was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, immediately causing ripples among the students.

Xu Jin was the first to stand up. His voice was clear and firm: "The way to study is to seek knowledge first."

"If you don't know, what's the use? Only by constantly exploring the unknown can you broaden your horizons, enrich your heart, and lay a solid foundation for your life."

"As the ancients said: 'Learning has no end', seeking knowledge is our lifelong pursuit and the driving force of our growth."

His speech won the approval of many students, but some also held different views.

At this time, Li Mufeng stood up, his eyes sparkling with wisdom: "The purpose of learning is to put it into practice. Learning without thinking is useless, thinking without learning is dangerous."

“Only by applying what you have learned to practice can you test its authenticity, realize its value, and truly benefit society. Otherwise, knowledge is like a castle in the air, illusory and meaningless.”

His opinions were equally powerful and attracted a lot of attention.

Jin and Li Mufeng each expressed their opinions with sharp words, and the debate became more and more intense.

Xu Jin frowned slightly, took a deep breath, and continued, "The purpose of seeking knowledge is to apply it better. Without a deep reserve of knowledge, how can one be at ease in practice?"

“Just like a craftsman building a car, if he does not know the principle of the wheel, how can he make a sturdy and durable car? The way of learning is to seek knowledge first and to apply it second. Don’t put the cart before the horse.”

Li Mufeng smiled when he heard this. He calmly retorted: "Practice is the only criterion for testing truth. Only in practical application can we discover the shortcomings of knowledge and continue to improve it."

"Otherwise, if you only know how to study hard and don't care about worldly affairs, wouldn't you become a nerd? The soul of learning is to apply it, and the form is to seek knowledge. The true meaning of learning is where the soul is."

The two of them exchanged sharp words, and the debate gradually entered a white-hot stage.

The students either nodded in agreement or frowned in thought. The whole classroom was filled with academic collision and integration.

There seemed to be an invisible smoke in the air, which made people feel excited.

Xu Zhun sat aside, listening to the debate between the two, and couldn't help but think secretly in his heart.

The way of learning is indeed to seek knowledge and to apply it. Seeking knowledge enables us to have wisdom, and applying it enables us to realize our value.

The two complement each other and are indispensable. But how can we strike the balance between them?

Just as he was lost in thought, the teachers of the prefectural school nodded with a smile, their eyes full of satisfaction and appreciation.

"Young people are to be feared, young people are to be feared." An elderly gentleman sighed: "The way of learning is to seek knowledge and to apply it. The two complement each other and are indispensable."

"It is a blessing for us that you can think so deeply. Seeking knowledge is the foundation, and applying it is the goal. Only by combining the two closely can we go further and more steadily on the road of life."

The gentleman's words were like a bright light, illuminating the fog in their hearts.

Xu Jin and Li Mufeng smiled at each other, and the dispute between them disappeared at this moment.

Xu Jin said softly: "Mu Feng, you are right, practice is indeed important. We need to seek knowledge and apply it, so that we can truly apply what we have learned and live up to what we have learned."

Li Mufeng also responded with a smile: "Xiao Jin, you also have a point. Seeking knowledge is the foundation. Without the foundation, how can we talk about application? We should encourage each other to be both explorers of knowledge and practitioners of knowledge."

After the debate, the students sat together and continued to discuss the topic.

They expressed their opinions freely and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Xu Qiwei also joined in the discussion. Although he was still young, his words were quite sharp, which caused everyone to laugh.