Upon hearing Lin Xiao's words, the Goddess of Life's eyes, which had brightened from drinking a pot of fine tea, inevitably dimmed somewhat.
However, she concealed it well, and the faint emotion in her eyes vanished in an instant.
Before the Goddess of Life could speak, Lin Xiao added, "This may be rather abrupt, so I hope the Goddess of Life will not misunderstand."
"I heard that after becoming gods, it becomes very difficult to have children. As it happens, both my wife and I are very fond of children."
"I wonder if there is anything one should be mindful of when trying to have children after becoming a god? Is it possible to be unable to have children at all?"
"I believe that, as the one who governs life, you should be the deity in the God Realm who understands this best."
The Goddess of Life picked up her teacup but did not drink, as though recalling something.
She said, "I hope the Asura God will not laugh at me, but although I am the Goddess of Life, I do not have children of my own."
"As the Goddess of Life, I have my own duties, and my union with Destruction is also greatly beneficial to the stability of the God Realm."
"Unfortunately, the power of life and the power of destruction repel one another. I can never conceive a little life of my own."
Surprise flashed across Lin Xiao's face upon hearing this, followed by an apologetic expression.
"My apologies, Goddess of Life. I never expected there to be such circumstances."
The Goddess of Life shook her head. She brushed past the subject with calm indifference, then explained to Lin Xiao, "After becoming a god, having children is indeed a troublesome matter."
"It is also related to the