"It's like barefoot and fasting when we talked about it earlier." Mr. Chan continued.

"In the early days, we used our bare feet to show our determination to seek the truth. Because it was inconvenient to be barefoot at that time. uneven ground, standing water or garbage. These are distractions, but they can also show their determination.

But now it's different, no matter where you are, you don't feel sick or sick with bare feet. Even in a place like Gapari Park, your feet won't hurt in the slightest. So at this time, barefoot has nothing to do with the ritual.

People who are still barefoot just think it's a potentially healthier way to do it. Hearing this, Wang Qian wanted to say something.

"I know you're trying to say that barefoot isn't actually neatly dressed and healthy. But this kind of unhealth is inconsequential and repairable, so there are also people who seek a kind of psychological comfort with this kind of dedication.

I've always believed that science shouldn't be so precise, after all, humans are not tools. Hearing this, Wang Qian nodded.

"Another example is fasting. In ancient times, material things were very poor. So they think that fasting saves resources and keeps them away from the temptation of a quality diet.

But that's useless now. Whether it's a simple side dish or a delicacies from the mountains and seas, the value is the same.

We now have no money for any food and beverage outlets in Beit, whether it's a restaurant or a food supply point.

Therefore, steamed buns and fish are of the same value. Even a high-tech all-purpose food like Gapari steamed buns is more or less for us. So fasting does not save resources.

We are also very particular about food, and no matter what the ingredients are, we can make dishes that meet the taste of diners. So as long as we eat, we can't use them to purify our minds.

Maybe then you want to say why not make something less tasty and come out. Wang Qian nodded.

"But that seems stupid to me." Mr. Chen smiled again and squinted his eyes into the depths of the park.

"Using a backward way of life when it is not necessary will not allow us to progress.

The purpose of the monk is not to show oneself with this hard life. Instead, it is more involved in the construction of social happiness.

What we need to do is to stand outside of science as much as possible to observe and warn Beit, and tell people who are in science what is outside of science. Mr. Chen pointed at Wang Qian.

"So in this case, it's not the hard or backward way in the end. Rather, we should be experiencing technological progress.

Only then will we be able to figure out what life in science looks like. Only in this way can we have a clearer idea of what we need to pay attention to outside of science. Wang Qian was already a little stunned when he heard this.

"Take, for example, the most common form of artificial intelligence. I've also been taught an artificial intelligence, and I've often discussed this science and practice with him.

In the end, he decided to devote himself to the construction of science, which was in terms of curvature engines. Mr. Chen shook his head helplessly.

"When I discussed this kind of cultivation with him, he said that if he couldn't win me, it would be good to have the upper hand ten times and three times.

But he has a point of view that I can't refute anyway. Now Beit may need to be vigilant beyond science. But Beit needs scientific development even more. ’

That's what he said when I finally sent him to graduate school. Mr. Chen sighed with some emotion when he said this.

"Mr. Chen, is this kind of view more common among cultivators?" Wang Qian asked.

"It's not too much, it's a personal practice. It's normal for everyone to have their own different opinions. For example, the previous fasting and suffering are also considered by many people to be a good way to introspect.

For example, when I practice Zen Buddhism, they don't care much about it, so there are a lot of people who don't do it with me.

Even the 'Such Way' that I founded with a few like-minded friends has its own opinions.

You don't know, Beit is very strict in this regard. Mr. Chen said.

"Where?" Wang Qian was a little curious, he didn't know anything about this.

"Beit wants spiritual practice, not religious practice." Mr. Chan shook his head again.

"What's the difference?" Wang Qian asked.

"Actually, it's just a dissociation of religion. With Bait's control, it may not be able to make any waves during the Republic, let alone the Empire.

In fact, Beit doesn't care about personal practice, and even supports and encourages it, but on a scale, more than three people, if he can't come up with results that are in line with the current research system, then Beit will not be very treated.

It is even harsher for the larger religious groups. The mere rule that 'you should not proselytize in a non-religious public place' is restricted. ”

These words made Wang Qian a little incomprehensible. But Mr. Chen continued to explain.

"It's actually a well-known wordplay by Beit. 'Public place of a secular nature' is a public place where people who do not believe in that denomination are present.

There's no problem with that. But the problem is that all religious sites are public property, so once someone who does not believe in this sect comes in, there is no missionary conversation in the whole religious setting.

Moreover, the definition of "mission" here is also very broad, and many denominations will be banned if they don't know what's going on. Mr. Chen said.

"Silence?" Wang Qian didn't understand this word even more.

"The so-called silence is better understood. After being given a ban notice, all current members of the denomination will be flagged, and all views and books of the denomination will not be discussed during the ban period, whether public or private.

In other words, if we are banned, we cannot talk about anything related to religion, we cannot express it in any form of expression.

As you know, Beit notifications are generally divided into suggestion, interference, and enforcement. Silence is mandatory.

And the minimum time for banning is one year of activity. In other words, even hibernation cannot get rid of the silence.

In case you don't believe it, religion nowadays is more of a game played behind closed doors. And even so, the slightest carelessness will be banned.

So most of us are cultivating ourselves now, and at most three or five friends can talk to each other from time to time. Mr. Chen was a little distracted.

"Isn't that illegal? And it's also an interference with freedom. Wang Qian was surprised.

"It's not illegal to do so." Mr. Chen shook his head and denied it.

"The people of Bait did not enjoy full human rights during the imperial period. This is one of the most central provisions of the Byth Empire.

It's like the famous saying: Break religion, let them participate in society, let them contribute to society.

We, the monks, are standing on the fringes of society, touching the taboo as much as possible to seek a farther and broader perspective.

So for those of us, we might run into a lot of taboos, but that's what we're going to do. ”

Wang Qian didn't quite understand, and continued to nod.

"Look, there's a value here." Mr. Chan projected an orange screen with a 70 written on it.

"If the value above is less than 60, then I will be judged to be a public missionary, and I will be banned." As soon as Mr. Chen's words fell, the value dropped to 69.

The color of the screen became even redder, and Wang Qian's heart jumped.

"Why are you talking to me about this?" Wang Qian asked.

"This is actually very common knowledge, and you will be exposed to it in the future. And I don't think you know much about monks, so I'll explain it to you, it's nothing. ”

"So how did Mr. Chen find here? Are all monks practicing without a fixed place? Wang Qian changed the subject and asked.

"That's not it, I'm still a member of 'Interpreting Life', and when I saw the recruitment letter you sent two days ago, there are a lot of people who have always come. But then I felt that you were too young to touch too many things, so I was left alone.

And that's what I'm paying a little bit for. ”

Mr. Chen began to talk to Wang Qian about some interesting anecdotes about the recruitment letter he received.