"Poof!" I nearly choked on my own breath, so I could only place both hands on her shoulders and push her aside. "Jiang Ran, you're still young. How can you casually say something so indecorous as wanting to leave offspring? Even if you meet someone you like in the future, you can't be so blunt and direct. Besides, the fact that you said these things to me means you're still weighing benefits and losses. But the crystallization of two people's feelings—their child—shouldn't be something born of weighing benefits and losses. It should be born simply because they are human!"
"But... but I think you're really wonderful, Brother Xia... I like you a lot. Shouldn't we have a child born of our feelings?" Jiang Ran insisted somewhat stubbornly.
"Jiang Ran, you were born among the Hidden God Clan, with only a few direct relatives around you. To adapt to your circumstances, you chose to continue your bloodline for the sake of the clan's interests. I can understand why you don't know what love is. As for leaving offspring, let's set that aside for now. Life is long, and things will happen naturally. Trust me—if you look back on this someday, you probably won't think the same way."
"But what if I regret not having a child with you?" Jiang Ran asked, sounding aggrieved.
"Then we'll see whether fate grants us that chance. The world is vast, and the human path holds infinite possibilities. Let fate take its course." I rubbed her head, then said, "All right. You gave me the Godslaying Sword, but I can't give you anything in return. So I'll grant you a few things. First, I'll make sure you live more comfortably in Windmist City. Second, I'll give you some special care so that you'll be able to