Chang Shuaizhou and his companion looked at Zhao Changfa, their expressions becoming extremely curious. They truly wanted to see which one he would choose. After all, none of these three methods were particularly good.
Gain always comes with loss, that's a certainty, but not everyone can endure the losses.
This isn't farming or working as an assistant; this pertains to the path of cultivation, which can be life-threatening. At that time, it's not about saying this or that.
Looking over these three methods, none of them are easy paths. Ordinary people would rather choose to proceed step by step than recklessly take risks with their bodies.
If successful, that's good, but if they fail, it's equivalent to losing both wealth and life.
Whether it's the soul or essence blood, they are the most important to a cultivator. If the blood is gone, there might still be a chance to survive. As long as the soul is not annihilated, one can recover.