Watching the girl's retreating figure disappear deeper into Viridian Forest, Li Qingyi saw that night was approaching.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Li Qingyi took out a Poké Ball and pressed the switch.
"Altaria, please take Yue Luo, Comfey, and Deino home."
"Chirp?"
Altaria flapped its cotton-like wings and tilted its head, as though asking what Li Qingyi was going to do.
"I'm going to see what's going on with that girl."
Li Qingyi explained quietly, then intended to give a few instructions to the boy, who had absorbed enough nutrients and recently begun shooting up in height.
But Jiang Yueluo had his own idea. A faint glow surfaced in his outstretched palm. Looking up, he pleaded, "Take me with you, Teacher. That way, the wild Pokémon in Viridian Forest won't interfere with what you're doing."
Indeed, as the holder of Tokiwa Power, Jiang Yueluo naturally inspired affection in the wild Pokémon of Viridian Forest. Bringing him along would save them a great deal of trouble.
Besides, while Jiang Yueluo could not match Su Hao's healing efficiency, his healing ability was still far superior to ordinary medicine.
Moreover, the Flabébé by his side possessed a certain ability to see the future, allowing it to avoid danger and seek fortune.
"Fine. If we run into any problems, we retreat. Safety comes first."
After hesitating for a few seconds, Li Qingyi nodded and rode Altaria, taking Jiang Yueluo with her.
Following the tracks left behind by the blonde girl, they soon found her trail on the outskirts of Viridian Forest.
But...
"What is this feeling of being watched?"
Li Qingyi frowned. While tracking the girl, she had felt as though countless eyes were watching her from all directions.
She had a faintly ominous premonition, and when she caught up to the