The only SSSS-level fertility constitution in the entire interstellar space

Xie Linyu's gaze fell on the kitten.

With its black and white fur, round heterochromatic eyes—one azure and the other amber—it was looking at him timidly and let out a soft "meow," as if trying to please him.

This little thing knows how to play the innocent.

"Just to save it?" Xie Linyu asked, his tone tinged with helplessness.

Lu Yao nodded, picked up the kitten again, and gently stroked its back: "I saw that its leg was injured and it was being chased by a dog. When I came to my senses, I ran out. I didn't think too much about it at the time. I will be more careful next time."

Xie Linyu looked at her gaze, which was full of tenderness as she looked at the kitten.

He wanted to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back.

Never mind, it's good that she's alright.

"Let's go." He put his arm around her shoulder. "Let's take it to the vet and buy it a cat bed."

"So you're saying we can keep it?" Lu Yao asked happily.

"I don't mind, but it's hard to say about Fu Ciyan." Xie Linyu shrugged. "After all, he has far more rules than I do."

"You're putting him down again, I can tell, Xie Linyu."

"Haha, did I make it too obvious?"

Seeing Xie Linyu's smug look, Lu Yao chuckled and said, "You'll get beaten up if you keep this up."

"I'm not afraid of him at all, and Yaoyao," he reached out and put his arm around Lu Yao's waist, whispering in her ear, "If he bullies me, you'll protect me, right?"

Lu Yao curled her lips into a smile and pushed him away, saying, "I won't."

She took a few steps forward, turned around to look at Xie Linyu, who was standing there in a daze, and her smile became even brighter: "I like watching him bully you."

"Hey, Yaoyao, this can't be true, right?" Xie Linyu's face showed a hint of panic, which made Lu Yao burst out laughing. Seeing him anxiously chasing after her, Lu Yao blinked, "Of course it's not true. I hope you two can get along peacefully."

"Of course we'll get along peacefully, but you have no idea how painful his beatings are!"

"That's what you deserve."

"Okay, I admit that..."

*

When Lu Yao brought the kitten back from the hospital, the kitten had a cast on its hind leg, which looked both strange and pitiful. Lu Yao was worried that it wouldn't be able to eat or use the toilet in this condition. However, the kitten was determined despite its disability. In just one afternoon, it was able to drag its cast-covered leg and crawl around on the ground very quickly.

Xie Linyu looked at the kitten crawling around and exploring the living room: "Let's give it a name. How about we call it Cat Strong?"

"No, that name is awful. Let's call it Sesame instead."

"Sesame seeds?" Xie Linyu looked at the small black and white fur ball on the ground. "Because it's patchy black and white, like it's sprinkled with sesame seeds?"

"Yes." Lu Yao squatted down and beckoned to Sesame. "Sesame, come here."

The kitten, dragging its cast-on hind leg, wobbled towards her at a surprisingly fast pace. Once it reached her, it rubbed its little head against Lu Yao's palm, making purring sounds.

Xie Linyu watched this scene and chuckled, "It's quite good at ingratiating itself."

"Because it knows we saved it." Lu Yao picked up Sesame, carefully avoiding its injured hind leg, and gently stroked it on her knee. "Isn't that right, Sesame?"

Sesame responded with a "meow," squinted its eyes, and purred contentedly.

Just then, the sound of the door opening came from the entryway.

It was Fu Ciyan who had returned. The man had his coat in his arms, and his white shirt underneath was neat and clean, without a single wrinkle, which made his broad shoulders and slender waist look particularly handsome.

"You're back." Lu Yao smiled at him. Fu Ciyan changed his shoes in the entryway and walked towards her. When his gaze fell on the kitten in her arms, his eyes darkened. "Did you pick it up today?"

"Yes, I just named it Sesame."

"Quite cute." Fu Ciyan reached out and stroked the kitten's head before withdrawing his hand and looking down at Lu Yao. "I ran into a 'reproduction cultist' today."

It's not a question, it's a statement of certainty.

Fu Ciyan clearly already knew, but what exactly is the "Procreation Cult"?

Thinking back to that woman named Lin Xi, her strange behavior did indeed have a cult-like feel to it, and she repeatedly mentioned terms like "property rights."

"You knew all along?"

"I was the one who told him," Xie Linyu said, speaking up. "I was worried that the guys at the police station didn't have enough authority to find any useful information, so I asked him to investigate."

Lu Yao had no idea when the two of them had gotten in touch.

To say they have a good relationship is an exaggeration; they actually dislike each other in private. But to say they have a bad relationship is an exaggeration; they can still discuss things like this.

"Has it been confirmed that they are 'remnants of the Propagation Cult'?" Xie Linyu used the word "remnants".

"Isn't it 'extreme pregnancy fetish'?"

Fu Ciyan looked into Lu Yao's inquisitive dark eyes: "The 'Procreation Cult' began to flourish in the last century and has a history of about three hundred years. However, it was thoroughly investigated and eradicated 50 years ago due to its rampant exploitation of men, imprisonment of women, and forced relationships to produce offspring. It has become defunct in name only, and its followers have not been seen venturing out for a long time."

"This time, they must have been drawn out by your news. The followers of the Procreation Cult are all 'extreme procreation addicts.' In fact, according to records, since the founding of their cult, not a single one of their followers has ever successfully conceived naturally. According to their sect's scriptures, only women who successfully conceive naturally through advanced genes can be defined as saints and inherit the authority of procreation."

Right.

It actually matches exactly what that woman named Lin Xi said!

Lu Yao couldn't help but widen her eyes.

"So, that's why that woman called me a saint?"

Fu Ciyan nodded: "According to their sect's rules, whoever becomes the Holy Maiden can inherit the Procreation Sect, which means you are now their 'leader'."

Lu Yao was so shocked by the word "cult leader" that she was speechless for a moment.

She was just pregnant, how did she end up inheriting the sect and becoming its leader?

Xie Linyu couldn't help but burst out laughing. He turned his head away, trying to control himself, but his shrugging shoulders betrayed him.

Lu Yao glared at him, her cheeks flushed: "Is it that funny?"

Xie Linyu shook his head, his voice trembling, and said, "No, it's funny, ha..."

Fu Ciyan glanced at Xie Linyu indifferently. The latter suppressed his smile, but the amusement in his eyes was still undeniable.

"So what's the situation now?" Lu Yao looked at Fu Ciyan, trying to calm herself down. "That woman is a member of the Procreation Cult. She recognized me, and then what? Are there other members? Will they come looking for me?"

"Don't worry, in my opinion this isn't a bad thing." Fu Ciyan held Lu Yao's hand in his palm and comforted her. "According to the information we have so far, there are indeed a few remnants of the Procreation Cult scattered throughout the Federation, but they have kept a low profile all these years and haven't caused any trouble. However, your appearance may make them active again."

"But this might be an opportunity for you."

Xie Linyu had put away his smile, and his expression had become more serious. He spoke after Fu Ciyan, saying, "They will be 100% loyal to you."