Murim's Weakest Princess

Once seated, Zhao Wanting had the servants brew a pot of chrysanthemum tea. Anji, eager to ask Yan Ping about her mysterious past, held back, sensing that the moment was not right. Her mother's face was a mask of unease, a sign that something significant was about to unfold.

After the pot of chrysanthemum tea was ready, Wanting poured and served it to Yan Ping, who left it untouched. Instead, she turned her head slightly towards the servants still in the room. Taking the hint, Wanting dismissed the servants so they could have some privacy. Although she did not hear much from her husband about what he discussed with Yan Ping yesterday because she stayed by Anji's side the whole time, Wanting was aware of her intention to take Anji as a student.

"Let's get straight to the point," Yan Ping declared, setting her staff aside and removing her hat. "Anji's power is a threat to her life."

Although Wanting was already aware of the possibility, she was still unprepared to hear it directly. Holding onto Anji's hand tightly, Wanting held back tears. Although raising Anji was a road full of obstacles, there was not a single day she regretted bringing her youngest daughter into this world. Anji was the pride and joy of their family and was irreplaceable. Everyone tried their best not to think of the day when Anji would vanish from their lives, even if that reality might come sooner than later. Each day Anji woke up was a blessing for the Celestial Dragon Sect and nobody could deny it.

Although Yan Ping was not a mother, she could understand the heartache such news would bring. However, there was a need to choose between the lesser of two evils and gamble for a chance of happiness. The Celestial Dragon Sect could shelter and protect their cultivation inept princess, but they could not hope to win against the God of Death. Unless Anji successfully escapes the realm of mortals, it would be difficult for her to live until adulthood.

"Mingfeng told me about how powerful Anji's cultivation core was at birth. However, his estimation was wrong. Even with such a seal that would have crippled you, Anji's powers are still burdening her. She's much stronger than anyone could imagine. If she survives this ordeal, she would surpass even me easily."

Hearing how powerful their cute toddler was, Wanting became speechless. On one hand, she was a proud parent. On the other hand, she feared the thorny path ahead of Anji. With great power came great responsibility. Any good mother would wish to shoulder the burdens of this world and protect their child for as long as possible. However, Anji's potential posed a danger to everyone, including herself. This was not something Wanting could protect her sweet child from.

"It's heaven's will," she sobbed, looking at her cherubic child. "How difficult is the path ahead of her?"

Yan Ping thought hard. She had no idea. Even with all her knowledge and experience, she had never encountered someone like Anji before.