After concluding their review of the battle, the two continued their discussion. It was less of an end and more of a prelude; the truly important part was about to begin.
"Yan, what do you think is your biggest problem right now?"
Youshen knew the answer, but rather than just blurting it out, he chose to stimulate his disciple's mind and let him think for himself. A teacher's role was not merely to instill knowledge in his disciples, but also to cultivate their ability to learn and think—especially at this juncture, just before his departure.
Chapter 23