"I just like my parents, my younger brothers and sisters, and my many good concubines. Forcing me to find someone to keep me company—isn't that rather unnecessary? I can produce a child right now if I want, and one whose temperament is much like mine. Why would I still need someone to cooperate with me in giving birth to one? Come to think of it, Dad, how many grandchildren do you want?" Ru Xue asked outright.
I rubbed my forehead and said, "Forget it. Just pretend I never said anything. You can do whatever you like. Actually, your mother isn't truly planning to make you marry and have children. She just thinks that without anyone to keep you company, you seem a little lonely."
"Dad, what are you talking about? Mortals have short lives, so their parents fear that after they pass away, their children will be left alone. That's why they want their children to start families and multiply their descendants, planning far into the future for them. But you, Mom, and all those concubines of mine have boundless lifespans. Even if I were hung on the wall, you'd all still be alive and kicking..."
"Shut up. What an ominous thing to say." I waved my hand, cutting her off.
"I just speak too quickly. Anyway, I'm not as lonely as you all say. I still have plenty to do! I haven't even finished traveling through the Three Thousand Dao-Proving Universes! I've already traveled around several times and made quite a few friends. I still have to visit them, chat, and discuss the Dao whenever I'm free. Which of those things doesn't take three to five years?" Ru Xue hurriedly tried to console me.
I shook my head with a wry smile and said, "Fine, then I won't lecture