A Bet with Xiao Nian

The conversation of minds had reached an impasse.

Xiao Nian's will was like a trapped beast that had locked itself inside the strongest fortress, wrapping its deepest pain and searing jealousy in cold rejection and sharp hostility as it resisted every attempt at communication.

Yan Yang sensed the surging tide of negative emotions behind that heavy barrier of resentment, yet he could find no crack through which to break in.

The connection formed by the Evergreen Power was gradually weakening. Once it broke completely, establishing such a deep mental link again would surely become far more difficult.

Yan Yang was anxious, his thoughts racing as he searched for a breakthrough that could shatter the ice.

Then, an idea flashed through his mind—

The core of Xiao Nian's resentment came from being damaged and discarded...

What if... what if it could be "fixed"?

That needle! He remembered the magical embroidery needle that Mewtwo had "enchanted" and Xiao Ai had later given him.

Its description said it could repair any damaged clothing-related item.

Xiao Nian's former body had not been a rubber or metal toy. It had been a cloth doll, something made of fabric.

Perhaps... perhaps it really could work.

Even if it had become resentment, that resentment could still manifest its former form... Could the needle affect it?

No matter what, he had to try. This was something Mewtwo had used his powers on. He had to believe in it.

"Xiao Nian," Yan Yang sent over a steady thought, "Banette and the others have already taught that Zhen Chusheng who hurt you a lesson. If you think that isn't enough... perhaps we can try another way? Maybe... I can help repair your body?"

The barrier of resentment visibly trembled, followed by a sneer. "Heh... repair it? What would that change?