Wu Fengji listened and took a careful look at Alvin. She finally realized that she still hadn't completely understood the young man in front of her.
His generosity made Wu Fengji feel as if she'd been too greedy in the past...
Thinking of the Chi Dragon at the Gun Club, which had stopped growing for many years after its Source Pearl was taken...
Wu Fengji hesitated briefly, then said, "Taking the Source Pearl won't hurt this little thing...
"But it will slow its growth!
"If you're okay with that, I can give you the Source Pearl from the Gun Club.
"That way, this little Chi Dragon can grow to adulthood quickly."
As she spoke, Wu Fengji glanced at Namtso Salt Lake and shook her head. "You're much kinder than I expected.
"Those Hook Snakes completed their transformation from juveniles to adults in just 48 hours...
"But even with a Source Pearl, these Chi Dragons will take at least five years to mature.
"By then, they'll no longer depend on the Source Pearl..."
Alvin smiled and nodded. "Then it's settled...
"Shang-Chi will probably need some time to digest Mountain Shaker. You can bring me the Source Pearl later.
"I really can't bring myself to hurt a little thing like this!
"It's really different from those Hook Snakes...
"I can faintly sense its thoughts. It's a creature that knows how to give back."
As he spoke, Alvin noticed Wu Fengji looking at him strangely. He smiled and shook his head. "Don't look at me like that!
"I've always been a pretty kind person...
"My kindness is just buried pretty deep, so most people can't see it!"
Alvin glanced at Wu Lie, who was gazing at him eagerly. Amused, he shoved the iron spatula into Wu Lie's hand and scolded him with a