My Enemy Became My Cultivation Companion

Today the sky is unusually clear, and Miss Donggong turned over, stretched heartily, and woke up.

As she stretched, her foot happened to kick Chen Yi, but Chen Yi was already used to it and just moved his leg outward a bit.

Yin Weiyin felt dissatisfied and glanced at Miss Donggong disdainfully.

She was about to say a few words of reminder when suddenly Chen Yi asked, "Luan Huang, I remember you don't have a Taoist title."

"Taihua Mountain practices reclusion, usually there's no need for a Taoist title." Yin Weiyin replied.

Chen Yi pondered for a moment, and indeed, Yin Weiyin had never mentioned having a Taoist title in all their time knowing each other, while Lu Ying, who was younger, did have one.

Monks who leave the mundane world to practice all have Dharma names, but Taoists don't necessarily all have Taoist titles. For example, those who have just entered Taoism and have not yet received the precepts, loose cultivators, hermits who wander the mountains and forests or meditate in solitude, or Daoists who use their secular names like Ge Hong or Zhang Guolao, they either lack Taoist titles or do not use them. The Taoist path emphasizes natural flow rather than necessity. Whether or not to have a Taoist title is often based on practical needs. If a sect has many disciples or if its duty is to alleviate suffering in the world, then everyone must have a Taoist title, such as on Yin Sword Mountain, at the Taoist Ancestral Court on Dragon and Tiger Mountain, and the Quanzhen Sect, which leads in the north. In secluded and reclusive sects like Taihua Mountain, people are few; if not self-assigned at an older age, everyone usually doesn't have one.

Unlike the Dharma names in Buddhism that represent vows, at its core, a Taoist title is used to communicate with others. Certain titles are used for external acknowledgment. If the true meaning is not meant for outsiders, then there's no need for a Taoist title.

"Now that we're heading north, it's convenient for you to have a Taoist title while dressed as a layman."

Previously, Zhang Sanhui had asked about his name and then about Yin Weiyin's Taoist title, which reminded Chen Yi that it's better to have a Taoist title when traveling—it can conceal one's identity and intimidate petty foes.

One can't simply go around introducing oneself as the Taichua Goddess everywhere; it would be difficult to avoid revealing one's identity and attracting trouble.

As Chen Yi's words reached her ears, Yin Weiyin immediately realized his concerns. While she had intended to choose a Taoist title for herself, she reconsidered and tossed the idea back to Chen Yi, saying:

"I don't care about these matters. Why don't you think of a few names?"

Yin Weiyin's words presented a challenge, as he indeed had a bit of a naming anxiety… After much thought, Chen Yi still couldn't come up with a good name, so he shook his head.

The female crown secretly thought that was indeed the case.

Even though he's not completely uneducated, his literary depth is lacking. Now, thinking of a Taoist title for her, he struggles. Imagine the difficulty he'd face thinking of names for an unborn child, ensuring meaning but lacking elegance.

Yin Weiyin lightly brushed the horsetail whisk, pondered a moment, and said, "Then… the Taoist title Zhaoyin."

Chen Yi lowered his eyebrows and thought about it. Ordinarily, when a Taoist chooses a title, they pick words like "Dao," "Fa," "Xuan," "Yang," "Xu," "Yu," etc. For Yin Weiyin to pick "Zhaoyin" was indeed rare; perhaps it had deep meanings, but Chen Yi had read little and couldn't comprehend it immediately.

Yin Weiyin knew he didn't understand, so only then was her guidance needed.

The golden boy and jade girl, ultimately it's the golden boy as support and the jade girl as the lead.

She said, "Zhao means to observe and reflect. Do you understand?"

"Understood, but how does the word 'yin' mean the sound reflects?"

"The greatest tone is void," Yin Weiyin said with a smile. "The greatest sound is silence; since the ears cannot hear, it can only be discerned with sight."

As the female crown spoke these words, she lightly brushed the horsetail whisk, making one feel she must be a high person from somewhere.

Listening to her profound explanation, Chen Yi showed no expression on his face but chuckled inwardly, thinking it was typical.

His family from the Great Yin was always like this; they spoke with a hint of mystery, and their actions always carried a sense of looking down on the world, often incorporating texts and allusions, creating clouds of fog, ending with a brush of the horsetail whisk.

In the past, Chen Yi might have been impatient, seeing her as pretentious, perhaps even wanting to jab at her twice, but now… Times change, and so does his mindset.

The saying "Rivers and mountains change, but one's nature is hard to alter" applies to Yin Weiyin perfectly. Over the years, from first meeting in the Capital City to the underworld entanglements, up to the present, her fondness for discussing profound principles and effortlessly expressing that "everyone is drunk while I alone am sober" attitude has remained unchanged.

At first, it seemed pretentious and intentionally profound; after spending more time together, a different flavor gradually emerged.

Just look at this moment, she is seated in the morning light, wearing simple blue clothing, with transparent silver hairpin, clearly discussing the creation of a practical alias yet insisting on adding an ambiguous deeper meaning, even needing to instruct him as if not doing so wouldn't show her wisdom and style as the Taichua Goddess.

He looked at her slightly raised chin, at her indifferent pose after she finished speaking as if asking "Do you understand?", feeling both amused and frustrated.

If it were another woman acting this way, Chen Yi might feel annoyed, but it was just her, just Yin Weiyin.

It's a pity Miss Donggong was around, or he'd let Yin Weiyin see his roughness.

It might be easier just to take Miss Donggong along for convenience of action…

His thoughts passed quickly as Chen Yi hurriedly stopped them, knowing he mustn't entertain such ideas.

"Taoist title, Taoist title…" Since getting on the carriage until now, Donggong Ruoshu had been sleeping most of the time. It was all because the ride was boring, and she had nothing to do. The swaying and dark horse carriage made her sleepy. Now, rubbing her eyes, she pondered and asked: "Do I have a Taoist title?"

Yin Weiyin didn't glance and said, "You don't need a Taoist title; you are a maidservant."

Miss Donggong scratched her head, recalling that she was informed that on this journey Yin Weiyin would pose as a layman while she posed as an accompanying maidservant.

She mumbled for a while, still wanting a Taoist title; at least it would sound impressive when announced. She said, "I want one too… Oh, by the way, Chen Yi, will your child eventually need a Taoist title as well?"

Chen Yi chuckled and shook his head, saying, "I haven't thought that far."

As Miss Donggong brought up the child, Yin Weiyin's eyes flickered; she glanced at Chen Yi. As the legitimate mother, she had long prepared for the naming of the child, even having a name ready when Lin Wanxiao was sent to Chen Yi's side, although lacking the occasion to bring it up. Now, with Miss Donggong mentioning it so appropriately, it was perfect timing…

This stupid girl had caused her trouble many times; now at last, she's somewhat helpful.

"Speaking of which, regarding the child…" Yin Weiyin calmed her mood, lowered her eyes, and feigned a casual attitude as if not minding while seemingly jealous, saying: "Recently I thought of a few names, perhaps you might find them useful. When you reach the county town, you can send a letter back…"

"No need, I've already chosen."

"… What?"

Chen Yi paused, then supplemented: "Qin Qingluo helped come up with it."

"Ah?!"

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