mijobooks Chapter 544 A few more kisses and she won't be angry anymore
Chapter 544 A few more kisses and she won't be angry anymore
The beach under the scorching sun resembled a giant oven, with heat waves distorting the distant sea surface.
Akin's throat was sore and dry, and every breath felt rough and gritty.
Pikachu's once shiny fur was now covered in sand, and as he frantically thrashed about, a fine cloud of dust rose behind him.
Li Fei grinned broadly. "Ah Jin, don't run! Charge straight at the jeep!"
"Brother Fei, slow down! People could really die like this!" Ah Jin's trembling voice was almost swallowed up by the roar of the jeep.
Li Fei's smile was particularly dazzling behind the steering wheel.
He jerked the steering wheel, and the jeep cut off at a tricky angle to Akin's left.
Where the wheels rolled, sand and gravel flew everywhere, and much of the sand even hit Ah Jin's legs, causing him pain.
"Ah Jin, trust me!" Li Fei's voice pierced through the engine's roar. "Ah Wen has always trained me this way!"
"You're not in mortal danger, you won't die!"
Like an enraged bull, the jeep slammed on the brakes less than half a meter from Akin, the front of the vehicle plunging up and creating a wave of golden sand.
Gold and Pikachu were forced to turn around and nearly lost their balance.
In that split second, Li Fei suddenly reversed the car, turned the steering wheel sharply to the right, and the rear of the car swept towards A Jin in a dangerous arc.
"This time it's the left!"
Pikachu screamed, and its electric sac flickered with electric sparks.
Akin stumbled and fell to his right, the jeep's rearview mirror almost grazing his clothes.
He could clearly feel the heat emanating from the metal surface and the dull vibrations as the tires rolled over the sand.
Li Fei's gaze became increasingly focused. He remembered the fear he felt when he first faced a jeep, and the dodging techniques he gradually learned after being hit countless times.
How to judge the vehicle's trajectory at the last moment, and how to use the characteristics of sand to reduce the inertia of turning.
These experiences, gained through bruises and abrasions, are now being passed on to Akin in this almost cruel way.
"Watch out, the big one is coming!" Li Fei suddenly shouted, slamming on the gas.
The jeep sped up like a wild horse.
Akin felt the hairs on the back of his head stand on end; the shadow of death had never been so clear. Pikachu let out a rapid cry, and its Electric Sac emitted sporadic bursts of electricity.
Just as the front of the car was about to touch Ah Jin's back, time seemed to slow down suddenly.
Akin's body twisted at an incredible angle, his toes drawing a semi-circle on the sand, and he floated lightly past the right side of the jeep like a leaf blown by the wind.
His movements carried a certain ancient rhythm, like the graceful arc of a swallow circling.
"Not bad!" Li Shuwen, who had been watching silently, couldn't help but exclaim, his right hand unconsciously mimicking A Jin's movements from earlier.
"The prototype of Swallow Return, Ah Jin actually comprehended it at the critical moment of life and death. I knew that Ah Jin had enormous potential."
Ah Jin has only been here a short time, yet he has already mastered the essence of the Swallow Return.
Li Shuwen called a halt, saying, "Let's stop here for today."
Li Fei slammed on the brakes, and the jeep left a long trail on the beach.
"Big brother, I think Ah Jin still has a lot of untapped potential. We can squeeze it out a little more!"
"Big brother, can I take the Jeep and run it again?"
Li Fei became more and more excited as he spoke.
Li Shuwen slowly shook his head, his gaze still fixed on Ah Jin, who was panting heavily in the distance.
"Xiao Fei, jeep training is like pressing oil; you need to know how to distinguish the quality. The first press produces golden oil with a rich aroma."
"Although the oil produced by pressing a second time is also oil, it has lost most of its flavor. If you force a third pressing, all you will get is cloudy residue."
Li Shuwen's gaze shifted to Li Fei, his eyes deep. "Let him properly digest today's gains; only then can you truly savor the flavor of training tomorrow."
Seeing Li Fei's apparent understanding, Li Shuwen added, "Remember, the Jeep isn't just a tool for venting your emotions; you need to learn to unleash its potential in every sprint."
"Ignite their understanding with every dodge, and when you truly understand this, your training level will naturally improve."
Li Fei stared at the tracks left by the Jeep's tires on the sand; those crisscrossing lines seemed to transform into codes for cultivation.
In the distance, the waves relentlessly pounded the shore, like the ceaseless heartbeat of a martial artist.
Li Shuwen patted Ajin on the shoulder, "You did very well, but Pikachu's potential was not fully realized."
"This shows that you, as the trainer, haven't taken good enough care of Pikachu."
Akin nodded vigorously, "I understand, I will take good care of Pikachu."
Akin felt embarrassed when he recalled his embarrassing performance with Pikachu on the beach earlier.
Pikachu was already incredibly embarrassed, scratching its own cheek with its tail.
Being young, he wasn't as thick-skinned as Ah Jin.
Li Shuwen's words were tactful, but Ajin and Pikachu's performance today was a complete chase, highlighting the feeling that the one who fell behind was being used as a stepping stone.
There was absolutely no connection between us; we felt like complete strangers.
Li Shuwen originally thought that Akin and Pikachu would have a closer relationship.
However, in the face of life and death, their significant problems were exposed.
But Gold and Pikachu haven't spent much time together.
If they continue to behave this way after a year or two, then Li Shuwen will have to give A Jin a proper talking-to.
For trainers, bonds are a very important thing.
Li Shuwen did not return directly to the Curtain Dojo, but instead had A Jin and Li Fei use whatever materials were available.
"Let's see what food is available nearby, and have a barbecue before we go back."
Akin's eyes lit up, and his tired body was filled with a surge of energy.
After gulping down his sports drink, he stood up. "I'll help too!"
Li Shuwen stood on the beach, his eyes faintly glowing with a pale blue light.
"The power of waveguides is truly a great help for beachcombing."
He chuckled softly, then suddenly bent down and plunged two fingers of his right hand into the sand as if by lightning.
When he raised his hand, a plump clam was firmly held between his index and middle fingers.
The clam shells have beautiful patterns and shimmer like pearls in the sunset.
Li Shuwen moved nimbly across the beach, his every strike landing perfectly.
Sometimes it's a swimming crab with its claws outstretched, sometimes it's a few plump clams, and sometimes it's even two sandworms wriggling in the sand.
"Wow! Master, you're amazing!"
Ajin was stunned, forgetting most of his fatigue.
Pikachu hopped excitedly, its short legs leaving a trail of footprints on the sand as it helped collect the seafood that Li Shuwen had dug up.
Li Fei took out a folding barbecue grill and charcoal from the trunk of the jeep and skillfully started a fire. The charcoal gradually glowed red and made a crackling sound.
Li Shuwen took the harvested seafood to the beach to clean it.
His technique was clean and efficient: with a gentle pinch of his fingers, the clam obediently opened its shell.
He flipped the crab over in his hand, and in a few strokes, he brushed off the mud and sand.
The sandworms were quickly cut open and cleaned, revealing their snow-white flesh.
"Look closely, cooking is also a part of spiritual practice."
As Li Shuwen spoke, he placed the largest swimming crab on the barbecue grill.
The crab shell makes a pleasant sizzling sound the moment it touches the metal frame.
Seizing the opportunity, Li Shuwen used a brush to apply a special sauce made of minced garlic, soy sauce, a little honey, and chili evenly to the crab shell.
The moment the sauce touches the scalding hot crab shell, it immediately releases a rich aroma, with the garlicky fragrance and the unique sweetness of the seafood mingling in the air.
The clams were placed directly on the iron plate, and as the temperature rose, they opened their shells, revealing the plump clam meat inside.
Li Shuwen poured a little Shaoxing wine on the clam at the right moment, and the flames shot up with a roar, perfectly blending the aroma of the wine with the freshness of the clam.
The most tempting thing is the sandworms, which quickly curl up on the iron plate and turn golden and crispy.
Li Shuwen simply seasoned the sandworms with a little sea salt and pepper to preserve their freshness to the greatest extent.
"Come on, have a taste."
Li Shuwen handed the first grilled crab to A Jin.
Ah Jin carefully took it; the crab shell was already red-hot from being roasted, and tiny bubbles were rising from it.
He broke open the crab legs, and the tender white crab meat was immediately revealed, steaming hot.
Dip it in Li Shuwen's special ginger and vinegar sauce and put it in your mouth. The sweetness of the crab meat explodes on your tongue. The delicate texture and just the right cooking time are truly touching.
Ah Jin gave a thumbs-up, "Delicious!"
Pikachu couldn't wait any longer. Pointing its little paw at the sandworm on the iron plate, it cried out, "Pika pika!"
Li Fei smiled, picked up a sandworm, blew on it to cool it down, and brought it to Pikachu's mouth.
The sandworm was crispy on the outside but still tender on the inside. Pikachu squinted its eyes as it ate, its tail wagging happily.
Li Fei himself preferred the clams. He picked one up with his hand and sucked the plump clam meat and broth into his mouth.
The clam meat is tender and smooth, and the broth is rich and flavorful, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
The red glow of the charcoal fire illuminated their smiling faces, and the fatigue after training dissipated at this moment, leaving only the satisfaction and comfort brought by the delicious food.
Ah Jin exclaimed, "I wonder when I'll be able to cook such delicious food."
Li Shuwen smiled slightly: "Martial arts cultivation emphasizes the understanding of all things, and so does cooking. The mastery of heat and the timing are similar to those of martial arts."
The three returned to the Veiled Dojo, and when they smelled the aroma of barbecue emanating from them, Crescent's eyes widened.
"Master, you all went out for barbecue and didn't even take me and my eldest brother with you!"
Li Shuwen patted her head. "But I brought back some ingredients, so we can start a second round of barbecue."
Crescent Moon's eyes lit up immediately. "I knew Master was the best!"
After a barbecue, the entire curtained dojo was quickly enveloped in a joyful atmosphere.
Li Shuwen rubbed Eevee's head; the feel was still better than when he touched Crescent's head.
I wonder what it feels like to rub the head of an evolved fairy elf.
Li Shuwen smiled and said, "I've already discussed it with Cynthia, and we'll take you to see a professional Pokémon doctor this weekend."
"She can tell you how far you are from becoming an evolved fairy elf and how you should make up for it."
Ibrahimovic happily jumped into Li Shuwen's arms, wishing he could go right now.
"Buyi?"
Li Shuwen replied, "Today is Tuesday, we'll set off in three more days."
Ibrahimovic knew how long three days was, and immediately felt relieved.
He wants to eat two more oysters to celebrate!
Perhaps because the regional tournament is about to begin, the trainers who come to challenge the Veiled Gym are not of very high caliber.
Li Shuwen patiently offered them some advice.
Of course, it's not about directly telling them how to specifically train Pokémon.
Instead, they are advised to watch a video of someone's game or buy a certain book, which guides them to think for themselves.
Li Shuwen didn't take many Pokémon with him when he went to Wusi's house this time.
Goodra, Sharpey, Gallade, and Eevee are definitely must-haves.
We also need to bring along the two little guys, Ryoma and Riolu, to prevent poachers from invading the Veil City Gym again.
I have to take the Golden Gyarados with me; it's too coveted.
Through the Ibrahimovic incident, Li Shuwen also realized the brutality of poachers and how they didn't even care about their own lives.
The gentleman does not stand under the wall.
We also need to bring the Staff-tailed Armored Dragon. Li Shuwen plans to ask Wu Si for his opinion on how to further improve the Staff-tailed Armored Dragon's physique.
Although Li Shuwen took away many skilled fighters, there was the formidable Abandoned Monkey, the intelligent Toxicroak, the resilient Farfetch'd, the swift Blaziken, and the thunderous Electivire.
And the most evil Gengar in the world!
Li Shuwen believed that the Curtain Dojo could at least protect itself.
Before leaving, Li Shuwen repeatedly reminded Li Fei to be extra careful.
Li Fei nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, big brother, I'll definitely take good care of everyone!"
Li Fei's strength is not enough to defeat the Four Heavenly Kings, but he should be able to handle poachers without any problem.
Only then did Li Shuwen feel relieved enough to ride Millerton away.
Unexpectedly, Li Shuwen landed right in front of Cynthia's house.
Cynthia pushed open the door and coldly told him to come in.
Li Shuwen was a little confused and didn't understand why Cynthia was in a bad mood.
Dr. Mustard was very welcoming. "Awen, have a seat. You must be tired from the journey. Have some fruit to relax."
"Knowing you were coming, Cynthia went to buy it herself early this morning."
Li Shuwen glanced at Cynthia, who immediately turned her head away.
Li Shuwen immediately realized that he was the one who had angered Shirona.
Cynthia isn't an unreasonable person, so the problem must be with him.
"Cynthia, you eat too."
Cynthia said calmly, "I won't eat it. You let some Eevee get captured, yet you secretly let the person who didn't tell me eat it!"
Li Shuwen immediately smiled and said, "I did have a problem with this, but I remained vigilant throughout the entire pursuit and did not relax for a moment."
Cynthia smiled faintly, "Then who is it that had Officer Jenny help gather intelligence on the underground black market, preparing to intimidate them with Thunderous Fury, but didn't tell her own husband?"
Dr. Mustard almost dropped the watermelon in his hand. You know what, young people these days really know how to have fun than they did back then.
After taking a bite of the watermelon, Dr. Mustard quietly kept a low profile and continued eating.
Li Shuwen's smile froze slightly. "This is just my daily work as the curator. My gathering of intelligence in advance shows how much I value this operation."
"So we want to minimize the risk."
Cynthia glared at him. "Then why won't you let me go with you? Do you even care about me?"
Li Shuwen kissed her directly.
……
Li Shuwen licked his lips. "Are you still angry?"
Just as Cynthia was about to speak, Li Shuwen kissed her again.
After they separated, Cynthia couldn't stop the corners of her mouth from turning up.