In front of the shimmering huge water pool.
At Liuqia's request, Baimu released the altered-color Milotic, which joyfully plunged into the clear pool water.
"Milo~"
It couldn't help but swim around in the vast water pool, leaping up and splashing down continuously like dancing, washing away the substances that seawater left on its body from its boat ride earlier.
The water splashed and spun happily like little elves.
"So beautiful~"
Liuqia watched the altered-color Milotic's incredibly holy figure in the sunlight shining from the dome, little stars of excitement sparkling in her eyes, even the Altaria beside her was equally mesmerized...
Huh?
Seems like it's really enchanted!?
Baimu noticed the symbol of love, the pink hearts, in Altaria's eyes, and asked, "Is Xiao Qingqing male?"
"Ah? Ah! That's right! Xiao Qingqing is indeed a handsome and charming boy~"
Liuqia instinctively gave him a wink, even posed an idol-style pose, only to receive a "What are you doing?" kind of weird look.
Tch! I forgot my disciple isn't into the idol world!
She grumbled and put down her hand.
"Your Xiao Qingqing seems to have fallen in love at first sight." Baimu said softly, but secretly curled his lips.
Although you're both from the dragon group of the egg group, sorry, birds and snakes will not have a good ending! Don't blame me for breaking up mandarin ducks...no, breaking up mandarin serpents!
"Eh——"
Liuqia looked at Altaria surprisedly, then hugged its slender blue neck encouragingly, shaking it back and forth and shouted, "Xiao Qingqing is grown up! He has a girl he likes! Liuqia supports you!"
"Chuwu!!"
Altaria excitedly flapped its cotton-like wings.
Hey hey hey!
There's still an opposing old father-in-law here!
Baimu wanted to voice his objection, but his peripheral vision caught Adam standing in the corner at some point, watching the freely swimming altered-color Milotic with interest.
Seemingly sensing the attention, Adam smiled calmly and started to walk over.
However, as he approached, his gaze remained fixed on the altered-color Milotic, slightly tilting his head to stare, seemingly firmly attracted by it.
"Uncle Master!"
Liuqia noticed him and waved excitedly, Altaria chirped along.
"Mr. Adam."
Baimu greeted softly.
Adam stopped beside the two and said, "No matter how you look at it, the Milotic is very well cultivated. Its appearance, demeanor, and grace can definitely be called art... Lord Da Wu indeed has a discerning eye for people."
Standing with hands behind his back, his tone carried a thick sense of appreciation.
"You're too kind." Baimu was a bit embarrassed as he rarely encountered a Gym Leader who praises without a fight.
Still, he's very pleased to receive recognition from a Milotic cultivation expert, knowing that even Mikoli's Milotic was guided by this person. His vision is undoubtedly sharp.
It also proves that his cultivation direction for the altered-color Milotic was correct.
"I still have much to learn from you, especially about Milotic, hoping to receive your guidance." Baimu beckoned to the altered-color Milotic.
"Milo~"
The altered-color Milotic swam over with a beaming smile but habitually did not control its speed when emerging from the water.
Bang!
A huge splash soared into the sky.
Adam calmly retreated two steps, so when the water splashed down, only his pant legs got a bit wet, which quickly dried up.
As a Water Attribute Gym Leader, having wet clothes is commonplace, yet to maintain his image, he had specially tailored quick-drying and waterproof clothes to avoid any impact on his appearance.
Baimu also wanted to dodge but saw Liuqia standing there dumbly, so he stepped half a step towards her to block most of the splash for her.
Splash~
Clear water brushed his face, and he and the unfortunate Altaria were soaked from head to toe, with Altaria's wings, originally fluffy like clouds, directly shrunk into a cluster, revealing its "skeletal" structure and muscles inside, abruptly becoming a drenched cotton chicken.
"Chulu?"
Altaria looked bewildered.
Baimu: "..."
This fool!
"Milo~"
The altered-color Milotic seemed not to understand the Trainer's expression, happily nudging his face, even wanting to drag him into the pool, like several times before riding the wind and waves, diving and swimming.
Adam laughed quietly, "Hahaha, truly a unique intimacy approach! Subarashii!"
What's Subarashii about it.
Baimu helplessly turned his head to ask Liuqia, "Alright?"
"Of course, worthy of my disciple, knowing to protect the master's image..." Liuqia lowered her voice to respond, then suddenly lunged at the altered-color Milotic, screaming, "Kawaii~!"
She exhibited an even more exaggerated intimacy gesture, stroking and nuzzling against the altered-color Milotic's body.
The latter was undoubtedly startled, somewhat resisting her actions, but quickly succumbed to the superior touch of the excellent Coordinator Trainer.
Being in contact with Adam and Mikoli's two Milotics from a young age, Liuqia certainly didn't cultivate this Pokémon, yet knew its hereditary sensitive points like the back of her hand, at most not understanding individual differences.
But enough to defeat its not so resolute will.
Liuqia was full of pride.
This touch, skill honed for ten years, can you withstand it!?
"Milo~~"
The altered-color Milotic expressed it couldn't withstand, its tail almost twisted into a curl.
Baimu watched Liuqia's technique expressionlessly, since balancing too many affairs caused his massage skills to merely be entry-level, yet Liuqia's technique and strength gave him great inspiration.