Chapter 128: I Will
"If the other party imprints your primordial spirit during energy extraction, it could indeed pose endless risks. However, Sage Mawu would never do such a thing. After dual cultivation, there will only be a few emotional ties entangling your primordial spirit, which might trouble you. Along with the depletion of your vital energy, your future progress in cultivation could indeed be somewhat affected, making it harder to reach Core Formation or Spiritual Infant Realm than it would be for others. But you will still be yourself, and the sect will provide additional compensation."
With that, and without waiting for Gong to respond, Sect Leader Yu silently mouthed a few words.
Gong's face froze, his eyes revealing a hint of hesitation before he lowered his head in silence, appearing to be swayed by what had been said.
Another elder clasped his hands together in respect and asked in a hoarse voice, "Senior Brother, if I agree to cultivate this art, will it benefit my descendants?"
Sect Leader Yu returned the greeting and replied solemnly, "If Junior Brother Zhao leaves behind any bloodline, the sect will certainly take care of them…"
He then transmitted some more words via sound transmission. The elder nodded slightly but did not immediately express his stance.
He Mu, who had been standing motionless to the side and remained expressionless even when the Gong-surnamed cultivator exposed the secret of the energy extraction technique, suddenly spoke up, "Sect Leader, having thoroughly studied the Sutra of the Profound Jade Cauldron, it seems that we Qi Refining Realm disciples will find it extremely difficult to cultivate to the third stage. Is it possible that I lack the insight to comprehend the subtleties of the art?"
Sect Leader Yu smiled warmly at Qin Sang and the other two, replying, "You’re not mistaken. After you three reach the third stage, you will indeed encounter a bottleneck when attempting to condense the Jade Cauldron. Moreover, this secret art requires your dual cultivation partner to be at least at the Foundation Building Realm. For this reason, whichever of you three can condense the Jade Cauldron first, the sect will fully support in advancing to the Foundation Building Realm. This is part of the compensation we offer. In addition, we will grant each of you one more request."
The hall fell silent. Everyone understood that Sect Leader Yu’s offer was quite sincere; otherwise, there would be no need for such an elaborate arrangement.