Stop Giving Off That Scent of Sadness

Chi Yu smiled as though nothing were amiss. "I'm curious, Senior Brother Xuanji. Can't you tell me?"

Xie Xiyi said, "No."

Chi Yu: "..."

Chi Yu asked, "Why? Is it some kind of secret?"

Xie Xiyi said mildly, "It isn't a secret, but once you enter the Chan Sect, everything in your past naturally becomes fleeting clouds. Since that's the case, there's no need to mention a secular name."

Xiaoqiu nodded emphatically. "That makes sense, that makes sense. No wonder you were chosen as the Future Buddha-son, Your Highness."

Chi Yu hesitated before finally saying, "All right-but Xiaoqiu, why are you called Xiaoqiu? Is that the Dharma name you picked? It's a little funny, come on."

Xiaoqiu laughed. "No, it's my childhood nickname. My parents both called me Xiaoqiu because I was chubby when I was born, so I ended up with that nickname. If I can pass the Mind-Certifying Terrace, I'll change my name to Zhihai. His Highness took the trouble to choose it for me."

Chi Yu: "...Why do I get the feeling His Highness was insulting you with that Dharma name?"

Xiaoqiu blinked. "Insulting me? Why?"

Chi Yu snickered. "Zhihai means 'sea of wisdom,' doesn't it? His Highness was calling you witless."

Shocked, Xiaoqiu looked at Xie Xiyi. "Your Highness, is that true?"

Xie Xiyi: "..."

He looked away suspiciously.

Xiaoqiu: "..."

There was no need to wonder anymore. Apparently, it was true.

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Little Fish: LOL

Chapter 40: Stop Giving Off That Scent of Sadness

Chi Yu changed the subject, concealing his slight guilt.

Still, he felt a little regretful that he hadn't managed to learn Senior Brother Xuanji's real name from Xiaoqiu. It wouldn't be appropriate to keep asking with Senior Brother Xuanji there. He could only