Soaking in Hot Springs

The shower area had non-slip stone flooring and warm wooden walls, while the showerheads and faucets were all made of exquisite brass.

Xinhai adjusted the water temperature, then carefully washed Eevee's fluffy coat first, lathering it with Pokémon-specific body wash that carried the fresh fragrance of Berries.

"Vee~" (✧ω✧) (It tickles, but it feels so good!) Eevee stood on a specially made little stool, squinting as it enjoyed Xinhai's care. Its little tail wagged happily, splashing tiny droplets of water.

Next was Gardevoir. It stood gracefully beneath the showerhead as Xinhai used gentle shampoo and body wash to clean its smooth long hair and its sleek, dress-like body.

Gardevoir closed its eyes slightly, tiny droplets of water clinging to its red eyelashes, making it look especially serene.

Zigzagoon and Mightyena also finished cleaning themselves with Xinhai's help.

The shower area was filled with the sound of running water, the Pokémon's contented hums, and Xinhai's quiet guidance. The Qi was warm and relaxing.

After washing up, Xinhai and his partners left the shower room and first went to the sand bath room to check on Blaziken and Sandile.

The moment he opened the sand bath room door, Xinhai saw Blaziken in the sand bath, with only its head exposed. Its expression was clearly much more relaxed, and a teasing yet gratified smile appeared on his face.

He walked over, crouched beside the sand bath, and gently brushed away the fine sand clinging to Blaziken's V-shaped crest.

"Well? I didn't lie to you, did I? Lying in a sand bath like this is pretty comfortable." Xinhai said with a smile.

"Blaze..." Blaziken let out a muffled, drawn-out rumble from deep in its throat. It shifted its body slightly beneath the warm sand, feeling the even pressure and warmth brought by the fine