Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Longlongyan, who had not a single scratch on his body, was the first to nod.

Xiao Zhi looked at them.

Nidoking and Scyther, their faces bruised and swollen, shuddered at the sight and nodded vigorously.

However, when their gazes fell upon the unscathed Rumble Rock beside them, they all invariably revealed a strong sense of resentment.

On what grounds?!

We were all "the three bullies of the forest" who were brought to our door together, so how come you're the only one who's clean?

That was a ridiculously fast vote!

Feeling the two accusing gazes, Longlongyan not only felt no guilt, but proudly raised its stone head.

Don't let its stone head fool you; it still makes a living with its intelligence!

Everyone's abilities are about the same.

You two were both beaten black and blue and then brought to our door.

Why shouldn't I slide down on my knees right now?

It has a rock head! Not an iron head!

Looking at Suiko, to show his sincerity, Longlongyan immediately slid down to his knees and moved in front of Suiko.

Then, from a crevice in its body, it pulled out a gem it had dug up deep in the cave, held it in its short forelimbs, and handed it over.

“Thank you?”

Somewhat flustered, Cui Zi accepted the gemstone, which was still covered in dirt.

My mind is even more confused.

If she remembered correctly, wasn't this golem known for its fiery temper, prone to self-destruction to solve problems at the slightest provocation?

Meeting you today... I was surprised to find you were so polite?

Those rumors... could they all be just rumors?

Nidoran: "?!"

Scyther: "!?"

Is that even possible?!

Upon seeing this, the eyes of the other two Pokémon widened instantly.

They frantically began to grope themselves.

He arrived in a hurry and was somewhat bewildered by the "persuasion," so apart from the dust left from the battle, he didn't bring any decent gifts.

Both pairs of eyes could only glare fiercely at the rumbling rock.

Pah! ×2

They really have no shame at all! ×2

Embarrassing! ×2

"good."

Ash nodded in approval as he watched Golem's performance.

His tone carried a hint of approval.

"It wasn't in vain that I had high hopes for you."

"Gurgle~"

Longlongyan scratched its stone head with its paw, feeling embarrassed.

Not at all, it's all thanks to your excellent teaching!

“Of course,” Ash changed the subject, looking at the other two Pokémon with a serious expression, “I, Ash, won’t let you work for nothing.”

He looked at the flying mantis.

"I remember you need a metal shield to evolve, right? Don't worry!"

Xiao Zhi patted his chest.

"Leave it to me!"

"Huh?!"

Upon hearing this, the flying mantis's face turned serious.

He dusted himself off and then slid down to his knees in front of Ash!

It stared at Xiao Zhi.

My earlier disdain for Longlongyan had long since vanished.

As for saving face?

How many tree fruits is that thing worth?

It's not about being subdued, it's just about keeping an eye on this place. Such a good deal, anyone who doesn't take it would be a fool!

"Well, how about I do it..."

Cui Zi felt a little guilty.

"No need!"

Xiao Zhi waved his hand, his voice resolute.

"It's all for Bulbasaur! I, Ash, can afford this!"

These words warmed Bulbasaur's heart even more, and its eyes even welled up with tears. It had already been impressed by Ash's powerful force in the forest and his persuasive arguments.

Then, Ash's gaze turned to Nidoking, whose face was bruised and swollen.

"Your words..."

Xiao Zhi scratched his head; he really couldn't think of what to give him for the moment.

"Cough cough!"

Xiao Gang, who was standing next to him, suddenly coughed twice.

He subtly gave Ash a wink, then gestured with his lip in a certain direction.

"oh oh!"

He turned to Xiaoxia.

"Xiaoxia, why don't you go and cook a meal for Nidoking? It's been beaten... cough cough, I mean, it's been fighting for so long, it must be hungry!"

"Eh?"

Xiaoxia was overjoyed.

I don't know why I have to cook, but it's cooking!

Just do it!

Upon hearing this, King Nido exhaled a puff of white vapor from his enormous nostrils, his eyes filled with confusion.

Just... a meal?

You think you can just get rid of it with a meal?

It belongs to this forest... huh?

However, before it could finish its thought, its nose suddenly twitched involuntarily a few times.

A scent that was extremely complex, indescribable, yet subtly possessed a fatal attraction wafted over.

This tastes... just right!

Following the scent, it saw that Xiaoxia had pulled out her portable pot and a bunch of bottles and jars from somewhere, and was humming a song as she skillfully began to put some colorful ingredients into the pot.

There are some things that even this old artist has never seen before!

Was it like this from the beginning?

Nidoran's throat bobbed involuntarily.

If the finished product comes out... he simply can't imagine how amazing it will be!

Cui Zi, standing to the side, was also terrified.

I originally thought Xiaoxia was the most normal of the three, but looking at it now... there's a reason why the three of them can get together!

He watched Xiaoxia's actions with rapt attention, without any hesitation.

Nidoran's massive body also slid to his knees.

Finally, Ash's gaze fell back on Golem, who had been the first to surrender.

"you......"

The extremely perceptive Longlongyan immediately slid down to his knees.

"Crunch!"

Before Xiao Zhi could finish speaking, it shook its head vigorously.

It doesn't need anything!

Being able to listen to your teachings and follow your instructions is the greatest gift for it!

It was completely satisfied!

Nidoran: "?!"

Scyther: "!?"

Wait, buddy?!

This immediately reveals the difference in skill!

The two Pokémon exchanged a glance, both seeing the same shock and frustration in each other's eyes as I wondered why I couldn't think of those words.

That stone head of mine, I always underestimate it!