Once the meeting was over, and everyone of the elders had taken note of what they must begin preparing, the majority of them took their leave. All but one really, as this elder's newest disciple still had to answer my question. No one would dare to pass up such an opportunity to acquire a free set of resources.
"Well, have you come up with your answer?" I asked, with a calm demeanor on my face. "Why is it that, I would have access to such abundant, and detailed information regarding this topic?" I continued, restating the question once more.
The young disciple, having been in a trance-like state after the meeting, snapped back to reality upon hearing my voice. And she seemed to be extremely embarrassed, growing more so once my image was in her sights once more. An act that betrayed her inner thoughts oh so clearly.
"Oh my, You weren't thinking about the question, were you?" Yu Xiang Die questioned her disciple with a knowing smirk. "You were thinking about something else weren't you?" She added before glancing sideways towards me.
"Master! I…" Yu Xiang Die's Disciple stammered in an embarrassed fit. "I couldn't help myself, can you blame me? Young Master is the envy of my generation. Of course I'd think about that kind of thing." She admitted it aloud, then covered her mouth in a stark embarrassment.
"Pfft, I knew it. Though, you should understand that gaining his favor is no easy task. It doesn't seem completely impossible, but it isn't likely either." Yu Xiang Die giggled with an accidental spit take. She sat there making herself proper once more after such a display.
"As much as I enjoy casual speech, I do have quite a lot of things to take care of. So if you'd give me your answer, that would be for the best." I said, interrupting to make it abundantly clear that I really didn't have time for this.
"Uh, yes!" Yu Xiang Die's Disciple said standing up straight. "Sir, I believe it is due to the expansive population that Hus- Sir carries with you. There would surely be enough women living in Husb- Sir's Small universes to provide a detailed account of the woman's physique and livelihood. Furthermore, with a wide breadth of experiences coming from within, it's almost as close to being one yourself, though probably better in some ways." She answered, catching herself from calling me something she shouldn't, more than once.
There was a brief moment where the Hall was silent. The Disciple, rife with curiosity and anticipation, had a short time to fantasize once again, causing her hips to shake a little.
"That's an acceptable answer." I sighed, closing my eyes and resting my head upon my fist. "Though, if you're serious about that other word you wish to use, I'd suggest going about the process properly. My wives would not take too kindly to such a blatant disregard for the rules we established." I explained, opening my eyes to glance at Yu Xiang Die. "Now then, it seems you'll need a set of 7th rank resources… Here you are. They should be quite suitable for your cultivation." I said, tossing a ring to Yu Xiang Die. "Your master will hold onto them until you are able to use them."
With that, two more happily pleased individuals left my presence. I let out a short and small sigh. "It's always so annoying to deal with such a profound effect I seem to have…" I mused softly, in a tone indicating to the managers remaining that they could speak freely now.
"Young Master, your strength is what causes it. Why not increase your harem? Your father has several times more wives already…" One of the managers suggested.
"I'd do that if it made sense. Right now, there isn't even a desperate need for such arrangements. And in my father's case, all of those women he either loved, or should have been part of his family due to the nature of our society at the very least. That said, I'm certain that he had feelings of love for each of them. And now that empty feeling I got from him is gone." I began. "In my case however, I have had a very different adventure. To some degree my existence has had an indisputable effect upon everyone. Hence why a couple of my rules had to come into play. The boldness of my wives is meant to be a determining factor between those who only feel admiration, and those you feel genuine love. It also helps to make certain they are prepared to bear the crazy cultivation requirements needed… I doubt just anyone could pull it off." I elaborated.
"Yes, but this last young woman seemed to have real feelings for you." One of the managers commented with curiosity.
"True, but this isn't the place nor the time. Besides, it's one thing to declare such feelings in front of one's master. It's an entirely different thing to do so in the eyes of the public." I added, in explanation. "Now then, let's get down to business…" I said rising from the throne and headed out to a side room, with the managers following after me.
We were now in a more office like room, with what amounted to an nearly inconceivable stack of pages off to the side. "Oh my, the stack has grown since the last time I was here… Young Master must be even more popular with the ladies now." One of the younger managers chuckled with a jovial laugh, and then a disheartened sigh came from his mouth.
"Don't worry too much about it. You'll find the right woman for you some day. And if you can't do it on your own, you've got some senior managers here who would just love to tease you… I'm sure they'll find a way for you to meet the right person." I chuckled, ignoring the ungodly sized pile as much as I could… Though, each page was its own marriage offer and the stack was… Well, it took up a significant portion of the room. "Now, this pile of work over here is what Mother Hua left for me to make the decision on, correct?" I asked, picking up the first paper… and began to read. "Ugh, of course she had to leave me this. This is going to be a long session, bring us tea and have someone stand in the hall prepared to interrupt us in the event of an emergency." I ordered to the servants.