"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."1

With that, and without waiting for Gong to respond, Sect Leader Yu silently mouthed a few words.0

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.0

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?...2