Wang Yao took it and said solemnly, "All right, but I won't do anything that harms my family or friends. I'd rather die."
"That's fine."
Su Qi gave a satisfied smile, then left with Blaziken and Ninetales.
Sceptile watched them leave and only let out a long breath once they had disappeared from sight.
The Ninetales beside that woman was truly terrifying...
On his way back, Wang Yao passed Ye Qing's house and paused for a few seconds, debating whether to tell Ye Qing that Team R had approached him. After thinking it over, though, he decided against it.
It wasn't that he wanted to hide it, but the ring might well have a listening function or something similar. As long as he stayed true to himself, things would be fine.
Besides, he had already troubled Ye Qing enough. It seemed he had Ye Qing to thank for Professor Qian taking an interest in him back then, too.
Once he joined Team R, he would devote himself to his research. Perhaps he could even lend Qingzi a hand in the future!
The more Wang Yao thought about it, the more motivated he became. He wished he could start researching right away!
Arcanine lay on the ground, tilting his head at Wang Yao, wondering when this kid had become so indecisive.
Back home, Wang Yao prayed silently before Yingzi's photograph, hoping that one day he could create Rayquaza through his research. Then he could finally avenge his great loss!
He knew Ye Qing had a bright future and limitless potential, and he truly didn't want to keep dragging him down.
Brothers were supposed to help each other. If one side only ever gave, that relationship would sour sooner or later.
Amid the crackle of firecrackers, another year passed. After spending the