A great teacher produces outstanding disciples, this saying is absolutely true.
Zuo Ci is like Guo Jing in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes." He has many mentors, studies widely, but surpasses Guo Jing in diligence.
Guo Jing encounters numerous fortuitous events, mastering only the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. Zuo Ci, on the other hand, integrates everything he has learned and applies it to perfection.
During the skirmish with Taotie, techniques taught by Fang Xiaocao such as the Praying Mantis Fist, Taotie's Combat Squeeze, Tom's Dagger Fighting Technique, and Unhappy's Beast Movement all came into play.
Within just over a dozen rounds, Zuo Ci effortlessly switched between techniques. Even Taotie struggled to handle Zuo Ci, who quickly gained the upper hand.
Compared to close combat, Zuo Ci was more adept with the hypnotism taught by Fang Xiaocao, but facing Taotie, Zuo Ci felt helpless and had no choice but to engage in close combat.