Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 286: Investment in the Secret Realm (Two-in-One Chapter)
"This... I really hadn't thought about it, but you don't need to trouble yourself, Senior Sister."
Liu Yu paused and politely responded.
He indeed had not considered this question before. Unlike the ancient and medieval times, with the passage of time, the cultivation world had undergone numerous changes since the recent ancient era.
Nowadays in the cultivation world, unless it is a particularly formal occasion, the use of dao names has become quite rare. They are only occasionally used among sect cultivators. Family cultivators and loose cultivators don’t use dao names at all.
Of course, if one makes a great name for themselves, they would have a resounding "title."
It is not as Senior Sister Lu Xue said, that one cannot do without a dao name; that is mostly just her whimsical statement.
"There’s no need for you to be so polite, Junior Brother. My dao name is Su Xue."
"The dao name of Junior Brother Yu Jiang was thought of by me."
"Since Junior Brother hasn’t thought of one yet, why not let Senior Sister help you come up with one?"
Lu Xue said with a smile, showing a keen interest in naming others.
Beside them, Yu Jiang awkwardly rubbed his nose.
As the direct disciple of their master, Jing Yongqing, he showed a slight smile, seemingly accustomed to this kind of situation.
"No, no, no, I’d rather not trouble you, Senior Sister."
"I’ll think about it myself."
Liu Yu waved his hand, again refusing Lu Xue’s suggestion.
If he let this girl help, he didn't know what kind of bizarre dao name she would come up with. He was aware that many female cultivators have a romantic flair for melancholy.
After a moment of contemplation, Liu Yu's thoughts flashed, and he thought of his cultivation technique. He cleared his throat lightly and said, "Let’s call it Qingyang, how does that sound, Senior Sister?"
"Qingyang?"
Lu Xue raised her eyebrows slightly and said mercilessly, "This dao name is quite ordinary. It would be better if I helped you come up with one!"
"Junior Brother Liu, do you want to think about it some more?"
After saying that, she looked at Liu Yu expectantly.
But Liu Yu just shook his head slightly, smiling without saying a word, having no intention of changing his mind.
Seeing this, Lu Xue pouted but didn’t get angry, resigned to accepting the reality.
After this encounter, the four of them exchanged their dao names, and they became much more familiar with each other.
After chatting for a little while in the pavilion, the third senior brother Jing Yongqing suggested taking his leave.
Once he left, Liu Yu felt that it was about time and also mentioned he had important matters to attend to, preparing to take his leave.
"Junior Brother, wait a moment! My cave dwelling is also in that direction; we can go together."
Lu Xue stopped Liu Yu, who was taking out his Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade, seemingly wanting to say something more.
Liu Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this.
"Junior Brother Yu, farewell."
Lu Xue cupped her hands towards Yu Jiang and then took out a green, lotus-leaf-shaped magical artifact, throwing it into the air and leaping up.
"Senior Sister Lu, Junior Brother Liu, take care!"
Yu Jiang slightly cupped his hands, still standing there calmly, showing no intention of leaving immediately.
"Farewell!"
On the Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade, Liu Yu said once again, then transformed into a dark escape light, chasing after the already departing Lu Xue.
Lu Xue’s attitude towards him was clearly the most intimate among the five disciples under Elder Li Changkong.
There are no baseless hates or loves; he believes everything has its reasons.
Two escape lights, one dark and one green, glimmered faintly in the daylight, flying towards the horizon, one before the other.
"Junior Brother Liu must be very curious?"
"I’ve known Junior Sister Yan Qun'er since we were young."
"Although I haven’t met Junior Brother Liu before, I’ve heard plenty about you from Qun'er."