After another half month of sailing, the gigantic golden ship arrived at the Flame Dragon Empire, carrying a hold full of gold and all kinds of jewelry. These jewels and gold were worthless, but enormous quantities of pure gold were extremely valuable. Herbert and the others were secretly shocked when they heard that Ashiye and his daughter had both lived for over two hundred years.
Ashiye explained that the Pure Gold Ring on his finger possessed the power of eternal youth. It could halt the division of human cells. If a child wore it, they would never grow up.
Ashiye pointed with his index finger at his daughter beside him. She was over two hundred and forty years old, yet still looked and stood as tall as an eight-year-old. Herbert asked, "Dr. Ashiye, why didn't you let your daughter grow up?"
Ashiye then told them a story. His daughter was named Olga, and she suffered from a severe tropical disease. Once exposed to hot winds, her entire body would swell and redden, and she would develop fevers and colds. Once she reached adulthood, she would die from the illness. He had invented pure gold because of his daughter, using it to limit her growth. During this voyage, Olga had also resolved her conflict with her father, and the father and daughter had reconciled.
Julian learned that Herbert had returned and immediately brought Pablo and a group of band members to the Flame Dragon Empire's docks to welcome Herbert and the others. Julian wore a broad smile as he thought to himself, As the Flame Emperor, I have countless capable subordinates at my side. I could casually send out two people to deal with that lanternfish Sea King. Now the mysterious pure gold is mine too. Hahaha!
When Herbert stepped off