Cynthia had Gastrodon circle the finish line, then slowed down and came alongside Liu Qing. "Are you angry?" she asked softly.
"Not at all. Just frustrated!" Liu Qing shook his head with a wry smile. Who could have known Caitlin would think of the same thing he had, then tip off someone else and give them an advantage? After a pause, he added, "Still, even if Slowking successfully used Psych Up and copied Gorebyss's speed boost, it definitely wouldn't be as fast as that Mantine using Agility!"
"Mr. Liu Qing, that's exactly what I was thinking too. We really are in sync!" Caitlin's voice drifted over, but all Liu Qing could hear in it was teasing, rekindling the irritation that had nearly died down.
"Miss Caitlin, being in sync with you is a disaster for me!" Liu Qing's remark instantly sent Caitlin into a fury. Her hair stirred without a breeze, and her Psychic power threatened to run wild.
"Caitlin!" Cynthia gave Liu Qing an exasperated roll of her eyes, then approached Caitlin and called to her gently.
"Nana..." Caitlin came back to her senses. Looking at Cynthia, she pointed at Liu Qing, her face full of grievance.
"Mr. Liu Qing didn't mean any harm. Come on, don't be angry. Let's explore Xingluo Island's streets together. The scenery is lovely, and we didn't get a chance to sightsee during the race!" A Hen, who had appeared at some point, tried to soothe Caitlin as well.
"Hmm..." A Hen's words immediately piqued Caitlin's interest, but she gave no answer. The look she directed at Liu Qing remained hostile.
"All right, I understand!" A Hen managed a helpless smile, then faced Liu Qing and said in a very serious tone, "Mr. Liu Qing, I challenge you!"
"A challenge?!" Liu Qing glanced at