"Of course you can. You don't need to overthink it, but there's one thing you must understand. Once you join Wushi, it's not easy to leave. To attain the Dao, you must endure long, monotonous years."
Gu An smiled at Li Xuanyu. If Li Xuanyu didn't want to join Wushi, he wouldn't force her.
Li Xuanyu nodded and said, "I understand. Following you will undoubtedly grant me power beyond all beings. If left unchecked, it could become a catastrophe for the Human World. Freedom and power, one must choose between the two."
Is that how you understand it?
That's not entirely wrong.
In truth, the reason Gu An constrained his disciples was simply because they were too weak. Going out too early would likely bring troubles beyond their ability to resolve. He didn't want to always be the one cleaning up after them.
"You came to invite me personally, how could I refuse? Could you give me some time to handle matters within my sect?" Li Xuanyu looked at Gu An and spoke softly.