Before long, Kaka returned with Han Yaru and Li Xunming. Delighted to see Chu Xin awake, he walked over and lay down beside him.
Xiao Wu ate the grilled meat Chu Xin handed over while making room for Kaka, giving him part of the warmest, most comfortable spot so he could rest properly.
"You're back. Thanks for all your hard work."
Chu Xin stroked Kaka's head. Kaka smiled happily, then yawned, lay down beside Xiao Wu, and fell asleep.
Zhuo Yue watched Kaka and Chu Xin with a touch of envy. He and Primeape had never shared little moments like that, so he really did envy the bond Chu Xin had with his Pokémon.
"Grilled meat again? Give me a skewer. I'm exhausted."
Li Xunming snatched a skewer from Zhuo Yue's hand and took a bite.
"Whew! Hot, hot!"
The moment he bit into the meat, Li Xunming spat it out, covered his mouth, and grabbed some mineral water to take a gulp.
"Can't you be more careful? Can't you see Farfetch'd is sleeping?"
Han Yaru sat beside Chu Xin and watched the sleeping Kaka curiously. This Farfetch'd had left a deep impression on her during their journey. He was always so calm and composed, nothing like a typical Farfetch'd. Now that he was asleep, a little bubble hung from his nose, swelling and shrinking like bubble gum without ever bursting. He looked rather cute.
Girls could never resist cute little Pokémon like this, and Han Yaru had discovered that same unexpected cuteness in Kaka. She had always been a sucker for good looks, and every Pokémon she owned was beautiful, especially her Alolan Vulpix, which had cost her a fortune.
Li Xunming's racket made the sleeping Kaka roll over. Naturally, Han Yaru was unhappy. She walked up to Li