Accommodating and Containers

"Funny how things work out. When you called Golis, I was communicating with Her."

"..."

Cheng Shi paused, coughed twice, and muttered softly, "May I ask... was it the kind of communication I'm thinking of?"

Hu Xuan smiled frankly.

"Yes. A pious and effective communication of Birth.

I did indeed conceive a child with Golis, but it wasn't as simple as you imagine.

She probably already told you that, with Zhen Xin's help, I successfully found Lucia for my Lord.

I don't know what Birth is plotting. I can only feel that She loves Her children, especially the most outstanding ones. She has always wanted a reunion—a reunion belonging to Birth.

So I found Sacred Sound of Procreation for Her. As a reward, I received great benefits from Lord of Grace."

"How great?" Cheng Shi perked up at the mention of benefits.

Hu Xuan stopped and turned around. Her expression was rather solemn as she said, "I was granted a container."

"?"

Cheng Shi shuddered.

The word would have been perfectly normal in any other context, but when it came from the mouth of a believer of Birth—especially a believer like Hu Xuan—it was terrifying.

Sis, that container isn't for holding "children," is it?

Cheng Shi didn't dare make a sound. He swallowed back the curiosity that had risen to his lips. Hu Xuan smiled faintly, seemingly seeing through his thoughts, and gently shook her head.

"No, you've misunderstood. This isn't a game item, but a 'Godhood Generator.'

This container allows me to produce godhood fragments myself. Once there are enough of the correct fragments, I can find a way to piece them together and obtain the authority bestowed by Lord of Grace.

In other words, She has completely acknowledged my status.

Cheng Shi, have you ever imagined that the