Ryu had already made his decision and he wouldn't take a step back from it. A technique like this one was absolutely perfect for his Dao, and he could already think of several avenues to proceed. But, he also wouldn't rashly take any steps just yet.
First, he would have to learn a lot more about alchemy. With his foundation as an Herbologist, his path would be far easier than anyone else's. But, it would also be a bit more difficult than usual due to the loss of his eyes.
However, Ryu now had another trump card: his Perfect Blackbody Soul.
