Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

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After breakfast, the three of them got ready.

Preparing to head to Yuhong Dojo.

Walking on the clean streets of Yuhong City, you can see a wide variety of shops on both sides.

They walked and talked.

As they were talking, an elegantly decorated shop in front of them caught everyone's attention.

Fresh flowers were placed in front of the milky white shop, and crystal-clear glass bottles were displayed in the window, with a faint fragrance wafting out.

"what!"

Xiaoxia froze in place, her eyes shining as if she had discovered a treasure.

"It's Yuhong Perfume Shop! And the super famous one!"

She turned to her two companions, her face filled with excitement.

"I heard they have a lot of limited edition items here, as well as the exclusively blended 'Jade Rainbow X' series!"

"It's still early, shall we go in and take a look?"

"After all, coming to Yuhong City and not visiting a perfume shop is practically the same as not having been here at all!"

Ash and Brock exchanged a glance, their expressions of confusion appearing almost simultaneously.

"It's still early. Is there any necessary connection between going in and taking a look?"

Xiao Zhi scratched his head, looking completely honest.

"There's no logical connection here. Besides, once you're here, you're here. What does it mean to say you were never here?"

"really."

Xiao Gang crossed his arms, looked solemn, and nodded in agreement in a serious manner.

In his sage-like state, he had already seen through the illusions of the world.

“How can a man go to such a place?”

"The aroma of red is so sweet and delicate that it easily erodes one's willpower."

“A true man should cherish every minute and second for cultivation, how can he linger in such… uh, gentle land?”

His words were righteous and stern, and his expression was as firm as a rock, giving him the air of a respectable trainer.

Ash and Pikachu both looked on in agreement.

"Pickup!"

Pikachu, in particular, stood on Ash's shoulder and nodded solemnly.

indeed.

Females will only slow down its growth!

Xiaoxia pouted, about to retort—

"jingle."

Just then, the glass door of the perfume shop was pushed open, and a customer walked out with a smile.

As the doors opened and closed, a richer and more layered fragrance wafted out, along with the clear, bell-like laughter from inside the shop.

Thank you for your patronage!

"Welcome to come again next time!"

The voices were gentle and pleasant, and there was more than one.

Xiao Gang's ears twitched almost imperceptibly.

Even though I was in a state of mental clarity, my body still made the movement unconsciously.

Maintaining his crossed arms, his gaze drifted towards the shop window—

Inside the brightly lit store, a woman in a beige uniform with exquisite makeup was bowing as she saw off a customer.

Sunlight streamed through the shop window and fell on her.

With the bowing motion, a certain fullness of conscience traced a breathtakingly soft arc beneath the uniform, swaying gently.

Xiao Gang's body jolted violently, and the clarity in his mind gradually vanished.

No! That's not right!

He quickly shook his head.

These are all pink skulls!

This is a test!

His alarm went off.

My feelings for Miss Joey are as clear as the sun and moon!

However, Yu Guangzhong saw another woman, dressed in hot pants and a revealing outfit, walk by with a smile and start talking to the first woman.

They stood side by side, smiling sweetly, the scene almost too beautiful to bear.

Miss Joey is above!

Do not look at what is improper!

Xiao Gang forcibly turned his head to the other side, and the veins on his neck became visible due to the force.

But the eyes are moving in the opposite direction.

Just then, a third saleswoman with a high ponytail and an even more impressive figure walked briskly toward the first two, carrying a stack of product catalogs.

It seems that he lost his balance and failed to stop in time, and crashed into something.

Thus, six waves rippled simultaneously.

Xiao Gang's breathing stopped.

Six...six...

No, it was the three sisters' magnanimous hearts that, under the sunlight, intertwined into a surging wave powerful enough to destroy any steely will.

It was not just a visual spectacle, but a vivid demonstration of the laws of physics.

Indeed, forces act in pairs!

Such a severe trial... such a formidable challenge...

Surely, the compassionate and understanding Miss Joy... will understand me?

Besides, this is definitely not depravity!

This is spiritual practice!

Yes, it's spiritual practice!

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Gang completed the entire process from struggle to sudden enlightenment.

"--but!"

He suddenly opened his eyes, and a fierce light, almost like that of someone about to be executed, flashed in his narrowed eyes.

All the previous struggles and wavering have now transformed into unwavering moral principles.

"On another note!"

Xiao Gang turned around, placed his hands heavily on Xiao Zhi's shoulders, but his head was still facing the perfume shop.

"A true man not only needs a firm heart, but also the courage to face his own weaknesses!"

"Constant avoidance is not a sign of strength!"

"Only by immersing oneself in it, enduring trials and tribulations, and remaining steadfast in one's will, can one truly demonstrate the nature of a man!"

This reaction surprised both Xiaozhi and Xiaoxia.

"Your resolve to pursue the Way is not firm enough."

Xiaoxia said it subconsciously.

Isn't this a haven of gentle pleasures? Isn't this a form of spiritual practice?

"What do you know!"

Xiao Gang let go of her hand, stood tall and proud, and pointed righteously at the perfume shop.

"This is not indulgence! This is a trial! A testing ground for overcoming one's own weaknesses!"

"Human growth is about overcoming one's immature past!"

"Xiao Zhi, as your mentor, I must lead by example—go first and pave the way for you!"

"I'm off!"

Having said that, before the two could react, he had already taken firm steps and headed towards the "testing ground" without looking back.

The silhouette from behind carried a hint of tragic grandeur!

Xiao Zhi was stunned for two seconds, then his face showed great admiration, and he clenched his fists.

"I see! As expected of Teacher Gang!"

"Not only do you defeat Pokémon, but you also defeat yourself! That's amazing! You're a true man among men!"

"Pikachu, we can't fall behind!"

"Pickup!"

The man and the mouse immediately followed, their blood boiling with excitement.

Xiaoxia was left standing there, dumbfounded, staring at the backs of the two lovable characters as they "generously went to their deaths."

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The bells on the glass door rang crisply as the three of them stepped into the fragrant shop one after the other.

The store is brightly lit and softly lit, with various perfume bottles gleaming on the display shelves.