The Phoenix Tree spoke calmly, "Haha, there’s no need to worry so much, young one. Just focus on fulfilling your purpose."

As the tree finished speaking, a few leaves gently trembled and drifted into the void. Adrian’s eyes lit up at the sight, and he eagerly reached out to claim them all. But the Phoenix Tree’s voice returned, warning, "Greed is endless, boy. Do you think you can take all these leaves? Do you believe each is filled with my precious essence?"

Most of the leaves began to wither, leaving only two that floated slowly toward him. Astonished, Adrian asked, “What just happened? Please, enlighten me, elder.”

The Phoenix Tree explained, "These leaves contain my essence. Only two are rich enough to retain it. The others withered. Did you think every leaf I bear holds such essence? You’re too naive.”

Adrian’s face flushed with embarrassment, but after a moment’s reflection, he understood the wisdom in the tree’s words. If every one of the thousands of leaves held essence, th