“Don't worry. Life Dew only heals; it shouldn't suffocate, right? Probably…”
Yu Feng originally had a very confident expression, but upon hearing Xiao Xia’s words, he became a little less sure.
After all, when they usually received treatment, it was just a few drops of water on their bodies. He had never seen a situation where they were completely enveloped like this.
“Ai Wan! Ai Wan!”
Indeedee heard their words and shook her head, indicating that being enveloped was actually fine. When Yu Feng and the others were severely injured as children, Aunt Gardevoir and her companions often treated them by completely wrapping them up like this.
Once the absorption was complete, they would be mostly recovered. For the rest, they just needed to eat some restorative berries.
It just looked a bit scary, but it was actually similar to what humans called nutrient solutions, right?
“Alright then.”
Xiao Xia and Yu Teng Sheng Dai reluctantly accepted Yu Feng’s explanation. After all, Pikachu, wrapped in the water drops, didn’t look like he was in much pain.
“So what do we do next? Wait for Ash to come back?”
Seeing that Pikachu was out of danger, Xiaogang asked Yu Feng and the others what they planned to do next. After all, they didn’t really have anything to do at the moment, and it wouldn't be right to leave before Ash returned.
“We’ll wait for him to come back, and in the meantime, see what Team Rockets is up to.”
Yu Feng nodded, then pointed at the sleeping Meowth. He was curious about what Meowth and his companions were planning.
“You’re right. Then let’s just wait here for Ash to return.”
Xiaogang nodded and then went to prepare dinner. Indeedee had to monitor Pikachu's condition, so dinner was up to him today.
“We’ll help too!”
Xiao Xia and Yu Teng Sheng Dai quickly followed Xiaogang, as it was still a bit creepy being around these Squirtle.
Now, only Yu Feng and his Lao Mei were left, along with the observing Squirtle and others.
“Alright, now that it’s just us, isn’t it time you told me what you’re up to?”
It was Yu Feng’s turn to sit on a stone, looking at his Lao Mei and the Squirtle group, who were neatly kneeling on the ground.
Shiny Kirlia looked at her somewhat angry elder brother, sweating profusely. She knew she had gone too far this time, hurting Pikachu so badly; she had overdone it with the pranks.
“Kirlia, Kirlia! (This, that! They wouldn’t hurt anyone, at most it’s just… a prank, right?)”
Shiny Kirlia explained cautiously, saying that the Squirtle wouldn't hurt anyone, at most it was just a prank. The more she spoke, the softer Shiny Kirlia's voice became, as if thinking of Pikachu's condition, her words became less and less confident.
“Wouldn’t hurt anyone? At most? A prank? Come here, look at Pikachu, and then tell me that again!”
Yu Feng was so angry he laughed. Was a prank watching Pikachu on the verge of death from his injuries, completely indifferent? If Ash hadn't cried, would there have been no reaction at all? You call this a prank?
“Kirlia~ (Just forgive me this once! Please, elder brother!)”
Realizing that her elder brother was truly angry this time, Shiny Kirlia put on a fawning expression, hugging and rubbing against his arm. At the same time, she gestured with her eyes for her subordinate Squirtle to quickly come and help.
The Squirtle looked at each other, then began to diligently serve Yu Feng. Some helped massage his shoulders, others helped pat his legs, with clear division of labor and tacit agreement coordination, as if they were a well-trained team.
“Alright, alright, I just want to remind you, play is play, but you need to pay attention to the condition of our friends. Luckily, Indeedee was here this time. What if she wasn’t?”
Yu Feng earnestly advised his Lao Mei. It was a good thing Indeedee was by his side this time, which was why he wasn't anxious. If Indeedee hadn't been there, he would have torn this place apart immediately.
“Kirlia! (You wouldn’t go anywhere without her, would you?)”
Shiny Kirlia mumbled. Her elder brother was used to a life of luxury. She could understand him not bringing other Pokémon, but not bringing Indeedee? She didn’t believe it.
“Hmm!”
Yu Feng glared at his Lao Mei, the threat in his eyes unmistakable.
Seeing her elder brother's gaze, Shiny Kirlia made a zipping motion, indicating that she would absolutely not say another word.
“Alright, just be careful next time.”
Yu Feng waved his hand, telling them to just be careful next time. It would be troublesome if a prank turned into a big incident.
“Kirlia! (Yay!)”
Hearing her elder brother’s words that it was alright this time, Shiny Kirlia excitedly kissed him. She knew her elder brother would forgive her.
Yu Feng helplessly pushed his Lao Mei down. Then, his gaze fell on the still-sleeping Meowth, and he said with a hint of playfulness, “After listening for so long, I wonder if you heard what you wanted to hear.”
“How could I? I just woke up, meow!”
Hearing Yu Feng’s words, Meowth also opened his eyes. Although his tone carried a hint of fawning, his words didn’t give an inch.
He had listened for a long time and only figured out that this Pokémon was Da Guitou's Lao Mei. Although he didn't know if it was some strange game they were playing or what, he could confirm she was Da Guitou's Pokémon.
Also, what were Jessie and James doing that was taking so long? Although Meowth was inwardly speechless, he still had to maintain his outward composure.
“Tsk.”
Yu Feng burst out laughing upon hearing Meowth’s words. Trying to be clever in front of a Psychic-type Pokémon was truly amusing. He even knew when Meowth had woken up.
Trying to fool him with lies, how ridiculous.
“Stop pretending. Although I don’t know what you’re trying to do, I can sense that you definitely have ill intentions.”
Yu Feng poked Meowth’s head and stated their intentions. Putting on an act in front of them was useless.
“Since you already know, why are you still asking me? Just wait for Jessie and James to come back, meow!”
Meowth, in a fit of pique, almost blurted out their plan, but suddenly realized he shouldn't say it. So, he shut his mouth and refused to say another word, no matter how Yu Feng questioned him.
“What a pity. But why hasn’t Ash come back either? He couldn’t have fallen asleep somewhere, could he?”
Seeing that Meowth wasn't reacting no matter how he teased him, Yu Feng shifted his attention to the others. Seeing how they avoided his gaze, Yu Feng felt instantly bored.
But then he suddenly remembered, wasn't Ash out to buy a Potion?
Why hadn't he returned yet? With Ash's speed, he should be back by now, right? He couldn't possibly be sleeping somewhere, could he?
(Ash, who was knocked unconscious by Gary with a wooden plank, sneezed.)
“Dinner’s ready!”
Xiaogang had already prepared a sumptuous meal outside and was calling Yu Feng to come and eat.
Six chapters remaining to catch up, hmm.
