Chapter 904: Awakening and Subsequent Developments
The three people were satisfied seeing Fang Jie's demeanor.
As for excessive coercion or demands for guarantees, that wouldn't happen to them.
For one, they're not unreasonable people, and such forced demands usually backfire. On the other hand, Fang Jie holds a very high status now.
After all, he is a god, an existence they wouldn't have dared to imagine before.
What demands could they place on a god? Even if they forced a demand, it wouldn't be good to incur Fang Jie's displeasure.
Moreover, they currently couldn't back Qin Lan up in any way, as the difference in strength was too great, and certain methods just couldn't be employed. Most importantly, Qin Lan was now a Divine Queen.
Although they didn't know the specifics, it's unlikely that such a position could be easily replaced.
After all, as a god, casually replacing the Divine Queen would affect faith.
Getting a grasp of the current situation, Qin's father yawned, "So tired, I'll sleep for a bit." With that, the atmosphere around him vanished, transforming back into a Treasure Bead operating on instinct.
A moment later, Mrs. Qin did the same, falling into a slumber.
Qin Lan's elder brother circled Fang Jie twice, then whispered in his ear: "It's clear Qin Lan is very happy. Hurry up and grasp it, seize the opportunity with the little girl, Qing Qing."
Fang Jie was taken aback, what kind of brother is this, setting up his own sister like that?
However, the voice was so low that Qin Qing didn't hear it and was focused on her parents.
Fang Jie shook his head, it truly overturned his image, completely different from his initial impression. Even Qin Lan hadn't thought of this herself, yet her big brother actually messed with his little sister like this.
But oh well, it was just talk, Fang Jie didn't take it to heart.
Even if Qin Qing was currently looking like this, it wasn't something to act upon. Having become a Subordinate God, some changes had occurred.
Fang Jie originally thought Qin Qing could grow normally, but unexpectedly, she could grow, yet the growth pace was very slow. Now, Qin Qing looked just like a big loli.
To grow into an adult appearance would likely take several more years, if not decades.
"What's going on, why have they all disappeared?" Qin Qing asked anxiously.
Fang Jie hurried to reassure her, "Don't worry, it's because their strength is too weak. That's why this is happening. If you don't believe me, feel it yourself." Being Qin Qing's Guardian Totems, she should be able to perceive them.
After sensing for a bit, Qin Qing relaxed, and so did Qin Lan.
"So, when will they be able to appear again?" Qin Lan asked with concern.
In the state of being Guardian Totems, the three didn't know Qin Lan. Even though they knew now, they were still closer to Qin Qing and wouldn't typically hang around her.
Fang Jie sensed for a moment, then said, "Under current conditions, they can come out for half an hour each day."
The fact they could be outside continuously for two hours and say so much this time was due to taking advantage of the opportunity of breaking through in strength, thus allowing them longer time outside.
"In the future, as their strength continues to increase, the time they remain outside will grow longer and longer. Once they reach the Demigod Level, they can stay outside for long periods, without needing to return to sleep."
"I see, that puts my mind at ease. But their improvement might be quite difficult, right?"
Their previous upgrade was troublesome, with many methods unusable. Despite that, all three were affected. Qin Lan hadn't initially noticed, but upon reflection, she could see some signs.
Fang Jie shook his head, "They were previously in a muddled state, so they could only rely on external forces to improve. But now it's different, they have awakened and can cultivate to improve on their own."
Even though they are Totem Gods, there are some cultivation methods suitable for them.
"And through self-cultivation, some influences on their bodies will gradually dissipate, which is a good thing."
From now on, they'll enter a fast development stage.
It's just that their waking time each day is short, and only in a conscious state can they cultivate.
"Can't you turn them into Subordinate Gods, just like you did with Qing Qing?" Qin Lan asked somewhat embarrassedly, knowing that Fang Jie originally didn't plan to take on many Subordinate Gods, but accepted them due to their special relationship.
Fang Jie shook his head, "Their situation is quite special; if they become Subordinate Gods, their Totems and Souls would instantly merge, which would significantly affect them."
The act of accepting Subordinate Gods inherently benefits him as a god.
As for what it means for the Subordinate Gods themselves, that's not something the Subordinate God system considers. Forcing them to change towards a stronger direction, whether the change is good or bad, isn't something they can control.
This transformation is beyond even Fang Jie's control, or he would've used this method long ago.
"I see," Qin Lan was somewhat disappointed, and Qin Qing, though not showing it, felt similar.
Fang Jie quickly added, "Don't worry, we have Law Crystals, so their improvement will be quick. Once they reach the Divine Level, all previous influences will disappear entirely."
Demigods are a type of being, but the composition of Totem Gods and Demigods is nearly equivalent.
Only upon becoming God-like beings will Totem Gods undergo complete transformation, breaking free from previous Totem God limitations. At the Divine Level, regardless of origins, gods are gods, with little difference.
"Divine Level, I understand."
It seemed distant, but seeing Fang Jie, Qin Lan felt it wasn't all that far. After all, Fang Jie had grown from an ordinary person to god-level in just a few years.
And now, their conditions were much better than Fang Jie's conditions back then.
They lacked neither Secret Techniques nor knowledge, nor Resources, and had Fang Jie's divine assistance. Becoming divine was just a matter of time, so Qin Lan no longer fixated on the issue of Subordinate Gods.
"By the way, what about Anya? Aren't you going to make Anya a Subordinate God?" Qin Lan suddenly thought of her capable assistant.
Without Anya over the years, she might not have handled many things so smoothly.
"Forget it, you know, I never intended to take normal Subordinate Gods. Accepting Anya would definitely incite others' coveting, which would be troublesome," Fang Jie said calmly.
Additionally, he hadn't mentioned that he didn't want to turn all his women into Subordinate Gods, as that would be undesirable.