Chapter 769: Chapter 766: Humbly Seeking Guidance
Upon hearing the question, Xiao Tian casually said, "He is my student!"
The simple statement exploded in Huang Shangtian’s mind like a bomb. The instructor whom he revered as a deity turned out to be a student of the person before him?!
Although he understood that Xiao Tian was far stronger than himself, it shouldn’t be such a huge gap, right?!
"Zhuo Bochao is very proud, but he has the right to be. His scores in every subject are excellent," Xiao Tian commented. "But in counter-reconnaissance, he ranks last; his dullness is truly speechless."
Huang Shangtian opened his mouth. Although he knew that Xiao Tian was indirectly referring to him, he couldn’t refute and could only accept the dissatisfaction.
As for the credibility of Xiao Tian’s words, ever since he witnessed the masters of the Flying Tiger Institute being defeated in a single move, he was completely convinced.
At this moment, even if Xiao Tian said he had been a president in Africa or a chieftain of some tribe, Huang Shangtian would believe him without reservation.
In this regard, Huang Shangtian felt the same about Zhuo Bochao as he did about Xiao Tian.
Having admired the strong since childhood, after going through these ordeals, he felt little resentment towards Xiao Tian but rather saw it as fitting.
After a moment of silence, Huang Shangtian sincerely asked, "I have a question to ask you. Since you were once my instructor’s instructor, you must be familiar with Instructor Zhuo’s Cultivation Technique?"
This question caught Xiao Tian by surprise, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "You could say that." In his heart, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of urgency.
In the past, a question like this would be answered in a blink of an eye, but now it took several times longer to recall, indicating that obtaining the pendant was indeed urgent and could not be delayed further.
"That’s great!"
Huang Shangtian’s face lit up with joy as he heard Xiao Tian’s admission. "Since a year ago, my strength has hit a bottleneck. I’ve tried taking Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and had family experts transfer skills to me."
At this point, Huang Shangtian’s eyes dimmed, "But I’ve made no progress. After several top family experts examined it, they concluded that the flaw lies in the Cultivation Technique itself, so... could you help me take a look?"
Xiao Tian suddenly opened his eyes, seriously looking into Huang Shangtian’s eyes. After confirming that there was no malice, he hesitated slightly, then gently tapped several acupuncture points on Huang Shangtian.
Mere moments later, Huang Shangtian felt his previously stagnant True Qi suddenly boil like boiling water, sweeping through his body in the blink of an eye.
"Run your Cultivation Technique for me to see," Xiao Tian promptly instructed.
Upon hearing these words, the driver in the front seat couldn’t help but twitch his face, thinking to himself how audacious Xiao Tian was. Everyone has their unique secrets, and to casually ask someone to reveal them?!
Especially with sensitive matters like Cultivation Techniques, which are typically passed on verbally, such a direct demonstration was unheard of.
However, upon hearing this, Huang Shangtian was thrilled as if he had found a treasure, his face reddening with excitement.
Troubled for a year by this issue, now there was hope for a resolution. How could he remain calm? He immediately began to slowly operate his Cultivation Technique, displaying all he had learned before Xiao Tian.
Time ticked by second by second, and Huang Shangtian’s anxious eyes remained on Xiao Tian’s face, fearing he might frown and say it was hopeless.
Fortunately, although Xiao Tian didn’t affirmatively state he had a solution, he didn’t frown either, slightly easing Huang Shangtian’s mind.
"Alright, that’s enough!"
About two minutes later, Xiao Tian said.
However, those two minutes felt torturous for Huang Shangtian, each second filled with anxiety.
Upon hearing Xiao Tian’s cue to stop, he quickly ceased the operation of his Cultivation Technique, pressing for answers with a keen gaze, "How is it?!"
After a moment of thought, Xiao Tian said, "The situation is more or less as I expected. Zhuo Bochao encountered the same problem back then, though I’m a bit curious."
Huang Shangtian promptly said, "Please tell me!"
"Since you’ve been stuck at this bottleneck for so long, didn’t you ever think to seek out Zhuo Bochao?" Xiao Tian inquired.
"Of course, I sought him out." Huang Shangtian smiled bitterly, "Not only did I look for him, but more than once. Each time, they said he wasn’t there. Later, after much inquiry, I learned he went on a long-term mission. I didn’t pursue the specifics any further."
Xiao Tian nodded knowingly, chuckling softly, "Your luck is better than Zhuo Bochao’s!"
Seeing Huang Shangtian’s puzzled expression, Xiao Tian explained, "When Zhuo Bochao encountered this problem, I only temporarily pointed him in a direction to avoid being permanently stuck at the bottleneck. But now, I actually have a solution!"
These confident words instantly filled Huang Shangtian with excitement, solemnly saying, "Please, don’t hold back any guidance. As long as you can help me break through the bottleneck, name your condition!"
Huang Shangtian’s earnest demeanor convinced Xiao Tian of his sincerity, though he was aware that he wasn’t his father, Huang Feihu.
Indeed, as the eldest son of the largest family in the Northern Border, Huang Shangtian’s title carried significant weight. For most people, it would hold considerable sway, but for someone like Xiao Tian, also from a prestigious family, it still fell somewhat short.
Of course, Xiao Tian, who was aware of this from the beginning, didn’t expect to gain any particular advantage from him.
If there was anything about Huang Shangtian that moved Xiao Tian, it was his pure desire for strength, regardless of whether he needed it himself.
Such a person, if they grew, would be stronger than many so-called geniuses but also much more likely to fail along the way.
Because someone like Huang Shangtian, as long as there’s any chance of enhancing their strength, would seize it without hesitation, even if there was only a one percent chance, he would bet on it.
And no one can guarantee that every choice they make will be correct, so Huang Shangtian’s potential could be greater than most, but it’s more likely that he’ll never see the day he stands unrivaled.
In Xiao Tian’s eyes, people like this are as rare and valuable as protected species, so lending him a hand as he passes by is no big deal.
"Try running your True Qi along this path with your original Cultivation Technique," said Xiao Tian, handing over a simple diagram to Huang Shangtian.
With a serious expression, Huang Shangtian raised both hands over his head, respectfully taking the diagram, leaving onlookers wide-eyed and dumbfounded. Xiao Tian almost burst out laughing.
After a brief look, Huang Shangtian memorized it quickly, then closed his eyes and carefully guided the flow of True Qi along the route marked by Xiao Tian...
