I finally understood. Those ice children had been sweet-talked by that person.
Their ice souls were originally spiritual bodies, and they were extremely similar to human souls.
So long as the conditions were met, they could switch to a body capable of adapting to the human living environment.
Just like my Body Snatching.
They might not have such methods themselves, but with the help of someone like the doctor, it would be a piece of cake.
Of course, if they could use ice soul essences to strengthen their own ice souls, they would become even more powerful.
That was far more tempting than changing bodies.
Who didn't want to become strong?
Once they became stronger, they would be able to control their own fate instead of being at others' mercy.
"But I don't have the ice soul essence you want," I said. At least, I hadn't had the chance to obtain it yet.
It shook its head. "No. The metal fragment in your hand is an ice soul essence. It's just incomplete."
Startled, I looked at the metal fragment in my hand.
It was golden. Shouldn't ice soul essence be silver or white?
"Ice soul essence is actually the source of energy for our frozen world. It contains enormous power. Once that power erupts, it is terrifying. This is true not only for us, but also for the Snow Tribe and every cold-resistant creature in the Snow Domain. It can elevate all life born in the Snow Domain to a higher level. Take me, for example. Once my ice soul is strengthened, I can condense at least two hundred ice blades, and the power each one unleashes is something ordinary people simply cannot withstand. Of course, your Samadhi True Fire is our natural nemesis."
I narrowed my eyes. "But it's