After sending Coulson away, Hela emerged from a side room.
Though she was somewhat displeased that Aaron had asked her to avoid the guests, she was living in someone else's home after all. Besides, she was in a good mood today, so she could give him that much face.
She grabbed Abei and lifted him up, examining him carefully for a while. "There doesn't seem to be much change, but... his foundation appears to be stronger."
"Devouring Dragon Bone is merely an accumulation of quantitative change. Only when his Magic Power breaks through that bottleneck will a qualitative change occur," Aaron said solemnly, then silently opened Abei's status panel.
Pet: Abei Race: Dragon (Holy: Unawakened) Magic Power: 9500 (Increases by one each day, with limitless potential; king among Young Dragons) Innate Abilities: Flight, Dragon Breath, Healing, Weather Manipulation, ???
"This time, he really hit the jackpot." Aaron looked at the number beside Magic Power and smiled with satisfaction.
The energy within the Dragon Bone had saved Abei at least ten years of effort. Even without Aaron forcefully accelerating his growth, he would evolve to the next stage within two years.
Just then, he seemed to remember something and lightly tapped the table. "Fawkes."
The next moment, a ball of flame abruptly appeared in midair.
The Phoenix spread its wings and flew out from the flames. After circling twice in the air, it folded its crimson feathers and landed steadily on Aaron's shoulder.
Aaron gently stroked its faintly red-glowing wings and could not help sighing. "It seems your power has grown again."
"Not bad!" Fawkes modestly spread his wings. "Master, what did you summon me for?"
"How has Jean been lately?"
"She should be close to calming down." Fawkes said uncertainly, "At least she's read every letter Master wrote