After calming his partners, Xinhai turned his attention back to Blaziken and the others, who were absorbing the potions.
Time slowly passed. About twenty minutes later, the faint white Qi rising from Blaziken's body gradually subsided. Its Bulk Up movements slowed as well, and it finally ended in a steady closing stance.
It opened its eyes. A sharp glint flashed through its blue gaze, and its Qi felt more solid and weighty than before, like a dormant volcano containing even more immense power.
"Blaze." (Finished.)
Blaziken walked over to Xinhai. Its voice remained steady, but Xinhai could hear a barely perceptible note of comfort in it.
"How does it feel?" Xinhai asked with concern.
"Blaze." (My basic physical qualities have improved noticeably, and my Fighting-type energy is circulating much more smoothly. I just don't know exactly how much I've improved.)
Blaziken lightly moved its shoulders and arms, producing faint cracks from its joints.
"That's good. We'll find a training facility this afternoon and test the extent of the improvement in detail." Xinhai nodded in satisfaction.
He could sense that Blaziken's steady Qi had become more restrained, but also deeper.
"Blaze." Blaziken answered calmly, its blue eyes turning toward Eevee and Gardevoir, who were still absorbing the potions. It quietly waited for its partners to finish.
A few more minutes passed before Eevee's smooth set of "gymnastics" movements gradually slowed. It finally ended in a relaxed pose, like a cat stretching after a nap.
The fur puffed up slightly by its active energy slowly settled down. Its large brown eyes opened, glittering brilliantly and looking especially lively.
"Eevee! (◕ᴗ◕✿)" (Xinhai, Xinhai! My whole body feels warm and full of strength!)
Eevee happily ran two laps around Xinhai's feet, moving so fast it nearly left afterimages. Its movements had become even nimbler