Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"Then I have no problem either."

Xiaoxia readily nodded.

The nine little figures exchanged a glance.

Upon receiving permission, they cheered with joy and hurriedly carried Pikachu home.

"That's great!"

We have Pikachu now!

Pikachu looked grief-stricken, but it wasn't about to sit idly by and wait to die!

The little paw immediately pointed.

"Pikachu, Pikachu!"

Dark-type killing move!

Shifting the blame eastward!

The group of little kids looked in that direction and saw Staryu hiding behind Ash, trying to make itself as inconspicuous as possible.

stare--

The starfish stiffened. It looked at its eldest brother, then at the nine little ones.

Finally, as if resigned to his fate, he slowly raised his head.

Then, with arms outstretched and a look of grim determination, he took a step forward.

For my brother!

come on!

Don't pity it just because it's a starfish!

"That's great!"

"We have starfish now!"

The nine people rushed forward and then ran away.

"Ahem, I'm really sorry, they rarely come into contact with Pokémon other than Rock and Ground types, so they got a little too excited."

Looking at the two Pokémon that had been "kidnapped," Brock apologized to Ash and Misty again.

"It's okay, he's just a kid!"

Xiaoxia waved her hand magnanimously.

Xiao Gang: "?"

He was talking to Ash, so why was this person answering on his behalf?

Isn't Staryu Ash's Pokémon?

He glanced at Ash with a puzzled look, but seeing that Ash had no objections whatsoever and seemed to take it for granted,

He, with his high emotional intelligence, remained silent.

I just thought to myself that the two of them really had a good relationship.

They can even make decisions about the other person's Pokémon.

"Then let's follow them."

Xiao Gang suggested, then turned and led the guests away from the dojo. The group followed the children.

Xiao Zhi walked at the back, glanced left and right, and turned back to see Wu Neng still standing there alone like a child who had made a mistake, his face full of helplessness.

Ash frowned and shouted.

Hey! Uncle! What are you standing there for? Hurry up and catch up!

"If you don't enjoy eating, there's something wrong with your brain!"

"I......"

"Humph!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gang, who was walking ahead, let out a clear, cold snort. He didn't stop walking, but he didn't say anything in protest.

Wu Neng suddenly came to his senses, and seeing that his son did not explicitly object, a surprised smile immediately appeared on his face.

He answered hastily.

"Hey! They're here!"

21. I have been imprisoned... for ten thousand years!

"Due to certain reasons and someone's affairs, our family is not wealthy. Please forgive us if we have not been able to provide adequate hospitality."

As Xiao Gang led the way, he said something meaningful while glancing casually at the back of the group.

Someone at the end of the line lowered their head in shame.

"it's okay no problem."

Xiao Zhi waved his hand dismissively, looking cheerful.

"These are all minor issues. I, Xiao Zhi, am never picky about food!"

Then he seemed to remember something.

"Well, as long as the food is edible..."

Xiao Zhi thought about it and lowered his requirements again.

"Yes, as long as it's not poisonous, it's fine."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gang raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Are the requirements really that low?

Immediately, he realized what was happening and felt a warmth in his heart.

Xiao Zhi deliberately relaxed the standards to avoid embarrassing him later.

Surprisingly, although Xiao Zhi usually speaks bluntly and seems a bit reckless, he is actually quite considerate and has high emotional intelligence.

"You can rest assured about that."

Brock turned slightly to the side and gave Ash a reassuring smile.

"While I wouldn't dare say it's incredibly delicious, I'm quite confident in my culinary skills. At least," he said confidently, "it won't cause food poisoning."

"that is!"

Hearing this, Xiaoxia, who was walking beside her, couldn't help but chime in.

"When it comes to cooking, as long as you do it with care, there's definitely no risk of poisoning!"

"That's hard to say..." ×2

Xiao Zhi and Wu Neng said in unison.

Xiaoxia: "?"

She puffed out her cheeks, feeling a little offended.

Wu Neng still feels lingering fear when he thinks about it.

He clearly remembered that on the first day he met Xiaoxia, the girl vowed that she would show off her cooking skills that night.

I was too young then to understand Ash and the other Pokémon's hints.

He readily agreed.

With heart... that's for sure.

From the careful selection of ingredients to the exquisite plating, every step is full of style, and the finished product is a feast for the eyes and the palate, making it incredibly tempting.

When it comes to eating... Wu Neng involuntarily shuddered.

He didn't know whether it tasted good or bad, because he couldn't taste anything at all!

I just felt a numbness in my tongue.

When she regained consciousness the next moment, she was greeted by Miss Joey, who had a serious expression on her face.

It's no exaggeration to say that even if you were stung by a Dragon King Scorpion, the venom wouldn't take effect this quickly.

......

While chatting along the way, the group arrived at Xiaogang's house.

"Please do not mind the simplicity of my humble abode."

Xiao Gang pushed open the heavy wooden gate, his tone humble.

"The Burrow?"

Xia looked at the building in front of her, which had a private courtyard and a structure that resembled a villa, and couldn't help but speak up.

"What a huge house!"

Xiao Zhi also sincerely admired it, curiously looking around at the residence, which was much more spacious than his own.

The yard was well-maintained, and there was even a small garden planted with plants.

You call this a humble dwelling?!

Xiaoxia turned her head and looked at Xiaogang in disbelief.

You should know that she has three capable older sisters, and her family is considered well-off even in Hualan City.

But the mansion in front of her seemed to be much larger than her own home!

"Haha, you're mistaken, because strictly speaking, this is not my private property."

Xiao Gang explained, leading everyone through the clean and tidy courtyard.

"As a gym leader, this is welfare housing provided by the league. I only have the right to live here and the responsibility to manage and maintain it."

"As for the large size of the houses, it is mainly because Nibi is surrounded by mountains, which limits its development. In addition, the area is sparsely populated, so the houses are generally built to be spacious."