They believed their genes had been infused with a miracle, that they were destined to fall in love with each other from the moment they were still embryos.
Xi Xiu had been unable to accept this kind of "romance" for a long time. External factors had intervened, making them utterly devoted to their partners.
Without Gene Engraving, the intelligent lifeforms of Jingsu would not have been much different from the humans of Xi Xiu's former society.
One look at the pensive Xi Xiu showed that she was overthinking again. A Xian sighed. "It's not as bad as you think."
After that, A Xian explained to Xi Xiu how the Anvile People became partners.
It was much like dating in Xi Xiu's previous life, except for one requirement: their hearts had to be in sync, and their Mental Power had to be one hundred percent compatible.
They also had to be attracted to each other.
Neither party could be forced.
It was supposed to be a pleasant thing. As long as either person felt tired, the relationship would not proceed to the final step of forming a bond.
However, after their partner-bonding ceremony, they could remain unwaveringly faithful without Gene Engraving. There was none of the melodramatic mess that humans from long ago had.
"Sister A Xian, are you indirectly telling me that once Qing Zhixun recognizes someone as his partner, he would never betray, abandon, or give up on her?"
That was not actually what worried her. What she feared most was letting down someone else's deep affection.
If the Anvile People truly loved with such purity, she was afraid she could not bear that love.
"That's right. When it comes to devotion, if the Anvile People dared call themselves second-best in Jingsu, no one would dare claim first."
That