My Enemy Became My Cultivation Companion
Chapter 218 - 196 It Turns Out I Am the Cauldron (Extra 2-in-1)_2

Chapter 218: Chapter 196 It Turns Out I Am the Cauldron (Extra 2-in-1)_2

Yin Weiyin originally intended to muddle through, to cover up the truth, and find an opportunity to burn the Replenishing Technique of the Joyful Sect.

But when the words fell into Yin Tingxue’s ears, their meaning changed.

Yin Tingxue pinched her fingers, her appearance resembling hesitation.

Saying these things should be alright, and they would please Chen Yi, wouldn’t they?

Besides, Chen Yi wouldn’t harm Sister Weiyin because of this, would he?

The daughter of Xiang Wang looked at Chen Yi, who not long ago had said "like how your mother treated you kindly," and was now pinching the nose of his cousin from the same sect, making her feel a strange, indescribable unease.

He’s her boyfriend, it’s no good—she can’t let him fall into the trap like this.

The daughter of Xiang Wang slowly opened her mouth, her gaze carrying a trace of resentment she herself hadn’t noticed:

"I heard you’ve secretly been searching for the Replenishing Technique of the Joyful Sect?"

Yin Weiyin’s heart skipped a beat.

When Chen Yi heard this, he also turned his gaze towards the female crown nestled in his arms.

"You’ve been secretly searching for the Replenishing Technique of the Joyful Sect?"

Chen Yi’s voice carried a hint of curiosity.

Searching for the Replenishing Technique could be explained, but doing so secretly...

Yin Weiyin shook her head hastily, but as her chin slightly raised, her thoughts shifted. She nodded and replied, "Yes, yes."

Chen Yi narrowed his eyes and looked at her, his gaze growing colder.

The stunningly beautiful female crown steeled her heart, gritted her teeth in secret, and suddenly grabbed his hand, pressing it against her waist with uncharacteristic boldness.

Her ears turned crimson.

Originally, she had wanted to guide his hand to her chest, but her courage only allowed her to go this far.

"I’m searching for the Replenishing Technique—for you, of course." Yin Weiyin said softly.

"Why secretly?" Chen Yi asked.

Yin Weiyin suppressed her embarrassment with great effort and forced herself to reply, "Because... I wanted to give you a surprise."

This wasn’t exactly lying, because as long as the technique Chen Yi was determined to obtain ended up destroyed, and he returned empty-handed, wouldn’t that also be a surprise?

If she managed to muddle through this time, she’d be free as a bird; nobody would know she’d secretly destroyed the Replenishing Technique.

Chen Yi nodded slightly; Yin Weiyin’s explanation was plausible, and given that she had always been somewhat clueless and was now injured, he decided not to pursue the matter further...

Just as Chen Yi was about to let it rest, the daughter of Xiang Wang then asked:

"But isn’t Sister Weiyin really unwilling to have her cultivation taken through replenishment?"

Chen Yi, hearing this, glanced down at Yin Weiyin and asked with a sly grin:

"Do you still wish to ascend to immortality?"

Yin Weiyin was startled, quickly replying, "My unwillingness to have my cultivation taken doesn’t mean I wish to ascend to immortality."

Now pushed to the brink, the female crown could no longer act dumb and had to rely on quick improvisation.

Yin Weiyin clenched her hands tightly, realizing she couldn’t afford to sit still and wait for a passive demise. She had to stir up the waters immediately.

Her eyes flickered subtly as she thought to herself—the daughter of Xiang Wang had always disliked Chen Yi, keeping him at arm’s length. Suddenly, an idea occurred to her.

"Speaking of which, Tingxue, are you perhaps jealous?"

As a woman herself, Yin Weiyin understood how women deeply resisted those they didn’t like—it was the reason behind the saying "a forced melon isn’t sweet."

With a knowing smile, Yin Weiyin looked at the daughter of Xiang Wang, having already calculated her every move to perfection.

"Yes, of course I’m jealous," replied the little fox directly.

?

The female crown froze on the spot, blinking in stunned disbelief.

How... how could her defenses fail?

Could it be that, at some point, she had started to like him a little?

Yin Tingxue caught the surprised expression on Sister Weiyin’s face, feeling an indescribable urge to laugh.

Her own ears were slightly red.

She had been about to shake her head, but thinking it over, jealousy could be seen as an attempt to please him, couldn’t it?

Chen Yi looked at the little fox’s expression and smiled faintly, silently shaking his head. He understood her jealousy wasn’t the kind he wanted.

It was truly awkward—she seemed to be jealous as if treating him as her mother.

Yin Tingxue’s focus remained entirely on the daughter of Jing Wang. She continued:

"If Sister Weiyin was seeking a surprise, why take the risk of going to the pagoda? Isn’t the Scripture Pavilion a better option?"

As her words fell, Yin Weiyin felt Chen Yi’s grip tighten around her. His eyes narrowed slightly, as though contemplating something deeply.

The female crown wanted nothing more than to die at this moment. She tried to press closer to him, her body nearly clinging so tightly it could squeeze out two flatbreads.

When he finally turned to look at her, she bit her lip hard, steeling herself, and whispered:

"I—I wasn’t just looking for the Replenishing Technique; I was also searching for intercourse techniques and unparalleled Dual Cultivation Secret Techniques..."

Chen Yi smiled faintly and asked, "Why were you searching for those?"

"It’s all so I can... better serve you in the future," Yin Weiyin replied in a low voice, trembling with fear. Saying such words had her terrified; how could a woman face this and still live? But she had no choice other than to lower her head and repeatedly humble herself.

"Oh... you really enjoy it, don’t you? You can come over every day if you like," Chen Yi said, shamelessly taking advantage of her.

Yin Weiyin blushed crimson, with a thousand thoughts of anger at him. Yet she could only soften her waist, letting her body grow pliable as she lowered her brightly flushed face.

The daughter of Xiang Wang, seeing Chen Yi successfully swayed, felt inexplicably disgruntled. She rubbed her face, cooling down before suddenly realizing she was grappling with a sense of humiliation. Why was she chasing so persistently?

Seeing the daughter of Xiang Wang hadn’t pursued further questioning, Yin Weiyin finally exhaled in relief. The matter had finally passed.

At a later time, once the Replenishing Technique was found, she would secretly destroy it and then inform Chen Yi she hadn’t been able to locate it. Considering her injuries and her current docility, he would surely understand—it was only ever a matter of him tormenting her a bit more.

Relieved, thoughts of the daughter of Xiang Wang made her feel anger bubbling up inside.

While she dared not hold resentment against Chen Yi, she could certainly plot to trip up her cousin. Finding an opportunity to teach her a few lessons was well within her courage—and boldness.

Donggong Ruoshu’s figure busied itself in the service room, her actions mysterious and unnoticed.

Just as Chen Yi was about to murmur a few words to console Yin Weiyin and release her from his grasp.

The female crown suddenly heard Donggong Ruoshu’s excited voice:

"I’ve found it, Miss Yin, I have some good news! I’ve found the thing you were looking for!"

Yin Weiyin stumbled unsteadily.

Her heart skipped a beat, her face turning deathly pale.

How could she have forgotten about her?!

Not long after, Yin Weiyin saw Donggong Ruoshu walking over slowly, holding a book in her hands.

Donggong Ruoshu felt a sense of guilt. Her position in this matter was awkward, but finally locating the Joyful Sect’s Replenishing Technique offered a chance to make amends. She still felt a measure of joy.

As Chen Yi watched Donggong Ruoshu, something clicked in his mind.

Then, he narrowed his eyes again to study Yin Weiyin.

Donggong Ruoshu hopped like a rabbit, arms clutching the book as she approached.

Yin Weiyin was on the verge of losing her mind, her brain roaring.

Why bring the book with such guilt if you feel this way?

If you feel guilty, then don’t hand it over!

Momentarily stunned, Yin Weiyin sensed things spiraling out of control and quickly improvised:

"You see, I even asked someone for help, so that now you can... take away my cultivation."

Yin Weiyin did her best to appear obedient, her heart silently bleeding.

The situation had deteriorated this far—for the Blessings of Infinite Heavenly Venerable, could it not come to an end for now?

Donggong Ruoshu, confused, gazed at the scene,

Why does the Taichua Goddess sound so... submissive?

The female crown cautiously looked at Chen Yi, observing that he wasn’t focused on her anymore, seemingly no longer pursuing the issue.

Yin Weiyin let out a heavy sigh of relief.

Chen Yi suddenly asked, "Miss Donggong, I have a question. Did you say she’s my master?"

Yin Weiyin’s released sigh caught in her throat, stalling halfway!

She puffed out her cheeks, panicked, and sent pleading glances towards Donggong Ruoshu, shaking her head subtly.

Unfortunately, Donggong Ruoshu had always been the straightforward type.

"Yes, of course. You’re Miss Yin’s cauldron, aren’t you?"

The room was devoid of outsiders; Donggong Ruoshu’s answer carried a tone of inevitability.

Chen Yi turned and looked at the female crown wrapped in his arms, dawning comprehension lighting up his face as he said:

"Oh—so I’m just a cultivation cauldron being replenished."

Yin Weiyin was ashen-faced, her very soul trembling at the realization.

The heart she’d suspended, in the end, fell lifelessly...

It’s over—time for mugwort...

Donggong Ruoshu sheepishly hid the technique behind her back, attempting to add a touch of surprise before saying:

"Miss Yin, I have some good news."

"You should call her... Cauldron Girl," Chen Yi remarked meaningfully.

Donggong Ruoshu blinked a few times before the realization hit,

"Cauldron Girl—then I have bad news."