The so-called "Divine Form" is actually a white wooden figure, holding a hexagonal wooden umbrella.
At first glance, apart from its appearance, there is nothing remarkable about it.
But Qin Mao knows it is anything but ordinary.
Half a year ago, when the Divine Form was first completed, its color was the dark red-brown of local redwood.
He witnessed with his own eyes the Goddess' Messenger emerging from the ground after a village ritual and touching the Divine Form.
Immediately, the Divine Form changed; the dark red-brown rapidly faded, and the wood carving turned white.
From that day forward, including himself, the whole village became devout followers of the Bai shan Goddess.
Qin Mao was chosen by the Divine Envoy to be the guardian of the Divine Form.
His sole duty was to stay by the Divine Form at all times and convey the Goddess's will to the villagers.
From then on, praying three times daily - morning, noon, and night - became part of Qin Mao's daily routine.
