They set the massage techniques aside for now. The most important thing was figuring out what was preventing Xiao Wu from evolving.
Aier stood up and looked at Xiao Wu, an affectionate smile on her face.
"You've raised Xiao Wu very well. Its body is strong, its scales are smooth, and the orbs on its neck are bright. It's been a long time since I last saw such a fine Dragonair."
"Sister Aier, thanks for the compliment, but could you tell me something useful? Xiao Wu is living well, but what I want is a way to help it evolve."
"A way to evolve? That's simple. It just needs to keep growing!"
"Huh?"
Chu Xin stared at Aier, speechless. Was it really that simple? Surely Xiao Wu had already grown enough? It still needed to keep growing?
"But Xiao Wu is already strong enough, isn't it? Does it really need to keep growing?"
Aier flicked Chu Xin on the forehead, knocking every trace of his sulkiness out of him.
"Does being strong enough mean it should evolve? I know you're eager for Xiao Wu to evolve because you want it to gain greater power, but you need to understand that Xiao Wu isn't a tool for you to battle with. It's a living creature, and every living creature has its own growth cycle. Xiao Wu is no exception."
Chu Xin pursed his lips. He understood that himself, but having someone else lecture him about it still didn't feel good. With Aier, though, pursing his lips was the only way he could express his displeasure.
Aier didn't mind his little sulk at all. After all, in her eyes, Chu Xin was still just a child, and children needed to grow too.
Aier crouched beside Xiao Wu. Sensing her presence, Xiao Wu