Sigh, I remember I used to imagine who I would marry and how my son would look like in my youth. But all that was left behind. Well, right now I have all the time in the world and a power capable of protecting him from all evil. I guess it would be nice to consider becoming a father.
Although, who should I have it with? The only conditions I would have on regarding this matter are that the mother should not be just anyone and that she should be close to my age.
Not to be picky, but marriages with a very wide age difference have always seemed strange to me. My outward appearance may look like someone in my twenties, but my actual age is more than four figures. If I married someone who hasn't lived even a hundred years, it would be... weird. That doesn't mean I've some weird fetish for older women.
'Sigh, this was easier on Earth.'
Well, who knows; Maybe someone will show up to change my mind. I will take nothing for granted, considering how unexpected life is. But at the moment, there are very few candidates in the world who meet this requirement.
Most people died of old age due to not being able to overcome the 'immortal tribulation' stage; As far as I know, I am the only cultivator who has reached the 'immortal' stage.
Sigh, the more I think about it, the more ridiculous it seems. I have reached a realm that many would consider only a legend; but still, I feel restricted by my own morality.
I have the ability to create a harem made up of over a thousand women, something that many men would envy; But personally, I just want a romantic partner with whom I can share everything and not fear being betrayed. There is always the option of brainwashing her like Ye Li, but it wouldn't be the same.
I find it funny how hard it is for me to find someone to trust, other than my family. While there is still the option of having a child, the method may lead me to lose the trust of my child. It would be easier if a boy suddenly appeared and said he was my son, like in TV dramas.
Could I have had a child with those bitches? Impossible, with their personalities they would have already come looking for me. Thinking about those betrayers makes me think about how questionable my taste in women was when I was a teenager.
'Haaaaaaa, how complicated everything is.'
I should focus more on the present rather than the distant future. I stopped staring into space and looked back at my disciple. It seems like I was in the clouds for a long time. The three people were already sitting on the long bench, waiting for me to answer their questions.
I approached them and also sat on it.
'Mmmm, the chair seems quite small for four people.'
I stared into their eyes, hoping they would realize my thoughts.
'...'
Apparently, I don't convey very well with my eyes. The only one who seemed to react was Hui Ying; Although she didn't move, I think she more or less understood my thoughts.
"Down."
Obeying my words, they sat on the ground; haha, although Hui Ying didn't seem to be very satisfied with my actions.
I lay down in the same position as before, and the leaf appeared in my mouth again. There is nothing better than the taste of mint to refresh my mind.
"So, who was that soul?"
"…"
"What's happening? Is there something wrong with him?"
"There is nothing wrong, it's just that… Master, his name is Chen Jie. He comes from a wealthy family, and had very loving parents, so he never had to worry about money. Being consented from a young age, he made no effort to study or work."
'Sigh, I expected something better with him face.'
"It wasn't until the death of his parents that he changed his way of being. After the incident, he tried very hard to study and run his parents company."
'Wow, personal growth.'
"Unfortunately, he did not have enough time to achieve his goals. Before he could take control of the business, it was divided by family members, leaving him a fifth of the company. In the end, the fell into bank business ruptcy due to the internal dispute."
'Sad, but nothing special.'
"From there, he spent the rest of his days on the streets. Committing suicide at the age of 54, because he could not bear to live in misery."
'It's unfortunate. But the information turned out to be more useful than I expected.'
The backgrounds of both parties coincide. Whether it's Zheng Yi or Cheng Jie, they both come from a good family, lose their parents, and end up committing suicide. It may just be a coincidence, but Mo Hei Xin and I also share similarities like these. We both lived a shitty life and ended up dying sadly.
But what about Hui Xin? She told me that she died at the hands of her neighbor. The novel does not tell what the lives of Ye Xiu and his Harem were like after it ended. Is it possible that this neighbor is referring to another member of the harem? If so, it would not be too much to assume that the pairings are related to the life each lived.
'Finally, a starting point to start investigating.'
I walked towards Zheng Yi, and shaked his hair as if he were a child.
"Good job, disciple."
'Master, something has happened.'
"Thanks, teacher."
Hmm, the boy has been through a lot in the few hours he's been my disciple. He paralyzed his fiancée; He demanded compensation for the broken engagement and fought against the spiritual invasion of a foreign soul.
'I should give him something as a reward to keep him striving like this. But what should I give him?'
He already has enough weapons and resources thanks to Great Lan's treasure vault. I have also given him the brain worm and the dagger.
Hmm what should I do? There is the option of finding him a new fiancée, but that word gives me a bad omen. There are few times when a promise of this kind ends well.
'Aaaaah, why the hell is it so hard to think about a gift.'
If I expressed myself better physically, I would be grabbing my hair out in irritation. After long consideration, something occurred to me.
'Yes, a pet.'
If I remember correctly, the demon queen is a 'dark spider'. She has enough talent and skills to have gotten to where she is right now. Hehe, instead of her becoming Ye Xiu's wife, she should feel more than honored to be my disciple's pet.
"Zheng Yi, pick up the arrays. Let's go for a tour to the demon land."
"Yes, Master!"
I lay down calmly on the bench and waited for him to finish. I completely ignored the other two and inmerse into my consciousness. Connecting with Shadow's 'Xin Yi brain worm'. From it I could see that Ye Xiu was on the ground, screaming in pain.
'Shadow, kill him immediately.'