My Enemy Became My Cultivation Companion

Although Chen Yi wanted Yin Tingxue to wake naturally, not out of fear, he did not wish to linger here for too long.

If the timing was right, then the Hidden Crown Prince and others would soon begin their actions.

Even though the purpose of the Hidden Crown Prince and others was unknown, there is no egg unbroken under a toppled nest. Every moment delayed increases the danger here.

"Are you... leaving?" Yin Tingxue seemed to sense Chen Yi's intention to leave, she stood on tiptoe and smoothed his brow.

Chen Yi withdrew his thoughts and gently nodded to her.

The Little Fox lifted his hand, murmuring, "You haven't stayed long."

She wished he could stay longer, hoping the dream could last a bit more.

But he was resolute in his decision to leave, no way to alter that, it was a very stubborn husband, always wishing he would change his mind was one of the hardest things… thinking this, Chen Yi lifted his hand, lightly stroked her small face, the Little Fox obediently pressed her face closer, not pleading him to stay, but cherishing even another moment of warmth.

The candlelight flickered slightly, after a while, Chen Yi put down his hand, every moment here felt warm and comforting, like a small home, cozy and warm, being with the best person, no need to think about anything, let's just stay home! Her eyes seemed to say, no matter how vast the world outside is, there's nothing worth yearning for.

Yin Tingxue often reminisced about Yintai Temple, rather than tracing back time, it was about cherishing the mist-like tranquility, like a fledgling nostalgically longing for its old nest, where even the grass and trees loved her dearly.

"But I still have to go." Chen Yi said.

Yin Tingxue lowered her face, not overly insisting, he had things to do, if he really stayed then all the blame would fall on her.

How thoughtful she was of him, did he know? Yes, his gaze was gentle, continuously touching her face, at this moment his words were the softest… even in dreams the girl's thoughts were ever-changing, standing a little straighter, thinking, since she was so considerate of him, shouldn't he be considerate of her too?

The candle flower solidified, a hazy glow settled on the face, Chen Yi's eyes inexplicably felt a bit moist, looking down to see Yin Tingxue gazing directly at him, her delicate shadow cast on the white ground, a flash of mutual understanding struck the heart, he suddenly recalled Yin Tingxue's words once said.

She wished he would burst out crying, then suddenly realize her worth.

"Waa!"

Chen Yi hugged her close, Yin Tingxue laid her chin on his shoulder, lips curled, thinking of his sudden realization, silently giggling.

"Actually, the Little Fox..." Yin Tingxue hugged him back, as if encouraging, Chen Yi paused, then said, "so stupid!"

Yin Tingxue blinked her eyes, a face full of questions.

"Too stupid, even dreaming without doing it well," Chen Yi snorted, "Can you even dream? The worst dreams I've ever had were having ten or eight little foxes with you, look at you, so dumb!"

Yin Tingxue furrowed her brow, softly said, "...you're the dumbest."

"Heh, you're the dumbest, still wanting me to realize how good you are? I tell you, the most stubborn in the world is me, Chen Zunming, also the most bullheaded, even a Bodhisattva cannot enlighten me, you still want to soften me? For a lifetime... a hundred lifetimes you'll have to soften me, are you unlucky? Fool."

Yin Tingxue pressed her small face closer, "...then I'm quite unlucky."

"Your choice."

"Mm." She didn't refute.

She was always like this, compliant, leaving one helpless, Chen Yi had words at the tip of his tongue, but nothing to say, only hugging her tighter, letting her touch the softest place in his heart, in the dream we shared each other's heartbeat, beating slower together, to hold onto time.

His embrace was extraordinarily warm, Yin Tingxue kept thinking,

Yet he loved to say the opposite, if he said he was dumb, then she must be the smartest...

...

Yin Weiyin gradually came to, not seeing Chen Yi return for a long time, probably indulging in a gentle haven again.

Thinking of him indulging in another woman's arms, even if it was Xiao Yin, Donggong Ruoshu couldn't help but slightly furrow her brows, feeling a touch of displeasure.

If she were present in person, how could it be like this? It would probably overshadow the host, Xiao Yin should be glad she wasn't there... the thought arose, glancing around, the faint warm glow surrounding each table and chair, unwittingly made her retreat… how deeply he cherished old feelings, if she were truly present, would he then not indulge?

Hidden clues beneath trace, with a pulse for miles, Tingxue surely grasped this long ago, deliberately crafting such a dream.

Women who manipulate men are most hateful!... Yin Weiyin thought indignantly.

Before long, Chen Yi walked back in, appearing before her, Yin Weiyin hadn't even had time to be surprised before hearing:

"Let's go."

Yin Weiyin was slightly shocked, she thought he would stay longer, maybe remain dreaming forever, seems Xiao Yin's charm was only this.

No, perhaps compared to Xiao Yin, he unknowingly became more drawn to her.

Who wouldn't acknowledge her clever manipulation of Chen Yi, this simple man... even changing identities couldn't alter his obedience.

Thinking so, Yin Weiyin didn't hesitate, quickly rising.

Chen Yi didn't know what Donggong Ruoshu was thinking, but after spending some time together, he vaguely sensed the girl's care for him, it was a faintly lingering mood.

Fortunately, the girl obediently stayed in the side hall earlier, unaware of his cuddling with Yin Tingxue, avoiding unnecessary complications.