Gao Chen PoV
Watching as Li Yichen hurriedly left the room, I gestured at Ci to follow her; since I knew that the woman was pregnant, as did her sister, I could twist that into just her body adjusting to having my child growing inside her.
The pleasure I felt when that thought rushed through my mind made me confused as well...
Why did it feel so good knowing that the most useless woman in this Sect had my child growing in her womb?
Though, on that same note, why have I been bedding her every day?
She isn't that good, not in her body nor her screams; Bo sounds better when I force the stupid girl into my bed.
So why?
Sighing, I glanced at my teacup before hearing "Chen'er, I never would have thought you'd be the one to enter parenthood first~!"
Returning my gaze to the beautiful woman in front of me, I nodded, a small smile on my lips.
"Indeed sister in law... I have to say, I was sure that you and Miss Hua Meng would be expecting by now! After all, the last time we spoke, you two were all over one another~!"
Li Hui Ling chuckled, her ears twitching as she nodded.
"Meng'er wants to start, but I..."
Letting out a melancholic sigh, she said "I just don't really think I want children yet. I want to continue playing around, but Meng'er is adamant... which..."
Frowning, I leaned forwards and said "You'd be a wonderful parent, Sister Li! Besides, if you do like the Matriarch and Lady Ai have, you'll do great! Miss Hua Meng seems like she'd be an incredible mother!"
Li Hui Ling just nodded, but her face was still uncertain.
"I just... I mean, I can cultivate and cultivate with no problem, and I can flirt and have fun with my women, but I just... I mean, I never treated Yi'er or Fen'er well as children, so would I be able to treat my own children well? Besides, I... with where I am now, as a Nirvana Realm Cultivator, I still have to focus on my own strength, not to mention-"
Placing my hand on hers, I made her fall quiet as I said "Sister Li, remember, you aren't alone. You have a dozen women who love you dearly, and you have two blood sisters, your parents, and me! We'll all be here for you. If you don't want to take that step just yet, then don't. But you need to talk to Miss Hua Meng, and explain this.
She would surely understand; after all, she's been with you since you were both children, and as a Golden Sage Cultivator, she understands the importance of cultivation. But..."
I gestured to the door, where Li Yichen had exited.
"Life isn't just about cultivation, Sister Li! If you still leave here today and don't want to start a family, that's fine."
Staring at the door with a thoughtful expression, Li Hui Ling nodded, before sighing again.
"I... I think that I'll leave it up to fate, Chen'er. Now..."
Smirking, she entwined her fingers around mine, and I smirked at her as she leaned forwards.
"Shall we help one another again~? Your Dark Qi is so delectable!"
She reached her hand forwards, slipping it into my robe and trailing it over my abs.
I was tempted to return to the bliss that was this rabbit before me, but...
I needed to put up appearances, for now anyways.
Grabbing her wrist, I stopped her as her hand grew dangerously close to my nether region, shaking my head.
"I... I do want to, Sister Li, but... Yi'er is still-"
Sighing, she nodded, removing her hands from my body.
"Sorry, I forgot... I'm not used to this new you, Chen'er~! You used to be such a free woman~! It seems my sister managed to rein you in, hmm~?"
Holding in a dark chuckle, I shrugged, saying "Something like that..."
Yi'er, reining me in~?
It sounded so funny, considering I was the one forcing her every night, but...
Nodding, Li Hui Ling said "Well, if you change your mind, let me know~! I have to go home tonight, to speak to Mom and Mother... and now I need to tell them that Yi'er is expecting~!"
Seeing her giddy smile, I grinned as well.
"To be honest, I hadn't told them yet because I wanted to make sure she was with child, so if I could trouble Sister Li to tell them for me tonight..?"
Bowing slightly to her, I heard her giggle as she pat my head.
"Of course Chen'er~! This is big news! Their first grandchild... Mother Ai is going to be over the moon with joy~! Y'know, she's been nagging me about..."
Listening to the woman talk, I sat comfortably across from her, exchanging in pointless conversation.
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Li Yichen PoV
Sitting outside, I stared at my trembling hands, the disgust that washed over my body making me feel unclean again.
However, I needed to return soon, but...
Nausea rose in me whenever I tried to get up, and I continued looking at the ground as I tried to steady myself, to get myself feeling better.
The veins in my hands were more noticeable on my pale skin, while my entire body tingled at random...
It was changing, to accommodate the baby that was growing inside of me.
The thought terrified me, a small seed of fear taking root in my mind.
What if this child, that I give birth to for Gao Chen, is taken from me and raised away from me?
I...
I hated Gao Chen, but would I be okay with letting her raise this child without me?
Pursing my lips, I stroked my stomach before shaking my head.
I-It's not like I would have a choice...
B-Besides, if they're born with as much talent as Gao Chen, they wouldn't want to be with me either; after all, no one else has...
Feeling my eyes water slightly, I took a few deep breaths and righted myself again, clearing my mind.
Getting to my feet, albeit shakily, I walked back inside, Ci still quiet as she followed behind me.
I wanted this visit to be over, so that I could return to my room and drown in the silence.