Ji Ruo had specifically asked the white cat if he needed to kowtow or something when paying his respects to her.
After all, in Ji Ruo's memory, whether it was to worship the dead or to pray to the gods, one had to kowtow.
In most people's minds, offering incense and kowtowing referred to the same thing.
However, the white cat said that there was no need. After fusing with the local god's position, she understood many things. Naturally, she knew that when believers offered incense and prayed, humans would kowtow.
However, that was because some people thought that kowtowing when offering incense would make them appear more sincere.
There was a saying that sincerity would lead to spirituality. Since he had offered incense and prayed, he naturally hoped that his wish would be fulfilled by the gods.
As time passed, offering incense and kowtowing gradually became equal.