Dole's true body had been accompanying Aixi, Elreya, and the three children on their tour outside, while his clone remained by the Tree of Life. Neither side delayed the other.
He had been carrying Rock the whole time. At the same time, he had already infused the milky-white liquid obtained through trade into the bodies of the three children and the two adults.
He had no need for it at all. By now, a chain of life rules had formed within his body, allowing it to nurture itself.
Thus, the two children felt brimming with vitality, as though they could never settle down, and their growth rate had unknowingly accelerated as well.
Avidia witnessed all this, and shock filled her heart.
That was Life Essence! Yet he used it directly on three children—it was simply throwing pearls before swine.
But considering that it had originally belonged to them, she was in no position to say anything. After all, her yearly allotment was only five drops.
They played until the fourth day, when the two children each received a gift. Monica received an exquisite hair ornament, while Brian received a very delicate bracelet.
What followed was an academic exchange. Both Aixi and Dole joined the discussion. After all, they were both pharmacists—one specialized in bloodlines, while the other was an all-rounder in potions.
Dole gained a great many insights.
In the conference room, Dole, Aixi, and Elreya sat on the west side. Dole smiled and said, "I need some high-strength meteorite ore. I wonder if your people have any?"
By the fifteenth day of their exchange, to be honest, they had grown tired even of the sights, and the two children had played to their hearts' content. Dole put forth his final request.
Avidia blinked her lovely eyes. "We do