However, before Yang Mutong could complete her bow, a shadow fell over her. A massive hand, hard as steel, caught her and prevented her from bowing any further.
"Sir, you..."
Yang Mutong looked up abruptly, thinking Yi Beidou was refusing to let her accompany him.
"Rest assured, I won't go back on my word. However, if you are to follow me, you must understand the principle that 'above the heavens and below the earth, the Dao alone is supreme.' You need not bow to anyone. If you ever wish to leave, you may do so at any time. There's no need to be bound by such tedious formalities."
"I will not intentionally teach you anything. Whether you gain anything will depend entirely on you. Therefore, we need not call each other master and disciple."
Yi Beidou said.
"I understand, Sir."
Yang Mutong nodded, as if she'd had a realization.
Meanwhile, Yang Tianhe couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
