When the Fourth Princess saw that the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden said nothing, she grew curious as well.
After a pause, the Fourth Princess stepped forward. "Then, could Your Ladyship offer me some guidance?"
The Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden smiled as she looked at the Fourth Princess. "I do not give guidance lightly. Unless you take me as your master."
The Fourth Princess was shocked. The Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden wanted her to become her disciple?
The Fourth Princess had never expected this. The Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden had never accepted disciples, and someone of her standing—if she took on a disciple, that disciple would hold an exalted position in the future even if she did not become renowned throughout the Three Realms.
The Fourth Princess had never imagined that the Mysterious Maiden would become her master.
"Are you unwilling?" the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden asked.
"Willing. Of course I am willing to take the Mysterious Maiden as my master." As she spoke, the Fourth Princess knelt before the Mysterious Maiden. "This disciple pays respects to Master."
However, the Mysterious Maiden stopped the Fourth Princess. "You may take me as your master, but you must agree to one condition: from now on, you must sever all ties with the Queen Mother of the West and act as though you have never met her."
The Fourth Princess froze, then refused. "Your Ladyship, the Queen Mother of the West has been very kind to this immortal. Moreover, she has already accepted me as her goddaughter. If I were to do such a thing now, it would be an act of great filial impiety. Please forgive me, Your Ladyship."
The Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden frowned. "You had better think this through. Without my guidance, it will be very difficult for you to reach