In medical terms, this was akin to an operation. It was often considered taboo, and Anji could relate to that opinion a little. When her shifu inserted her energy threads into Anji as a spiritual probe to assess the seal her father placed inside, Anji had no other thoughts except complete faith. She failed to consider the thoughts and feelings of her teacher.
Now, on the other end of the treatment, Anji faltered. One wrong move and Wei Zhen's cultivation life was over. Like her, the porter remained oblivious to the risks involved, only grateful for a glimmer of hope. However, now that Anji was more educated, the expectations only placed a huge responsibility on her shoulders.
