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Because its good friend no longer only appears in the silent night, it can now interact with it often during the day, and even entered its shadow for the first time.

This feeling is so magical and wonderful.

In short, it made Tanji very happy, as he could have more time to play with his good friends.

Marcia was also very happy.

Since arriving in this ruined city.

It then sensed the mournful gaze that had been fixed on that human and became much less aggressive.

Even when it got a little closer and entered Tan Xiaoshi's shadow, it was no longer locked onto by that mournful gaze.

The original sorrow seemed to begin to turn into a kind of elation.

However, being close is one thing.

It would never go back into that human shadow, no matter what.

Although the mournful gaze was indeed less aggressive, it was absolutely certain that once it entered that person's shadow, it would still be locked onto by that mournful gaze.

It didn't want to meet that terrifying gaze again.

Who wants to exchange glances with their boss during a leisurely and happy holiday?

That would be such a disappointment.

Don't don't!

but……

It was reluctant to exchange glances with its boss, but it longed for the food supplier who had given it such wonderful memories.

When they overlap.

This makes people feel sad and conflicted.

I want it so badly, yet I don't want it at all.

"Little Attendant Tan."

Just as Marcia was caught in a dilemma, a magnetic voice suddenly rang out, startling Marcia so much that she quickly hid herself in the shadow of Tan Xiaoshi.

The two tiny points that emerged from the shadows vanished in an instant.

It's like it never appeared.

"Ta~"

Upon hearing the summons, Tanjiro didn't think much of it and happily turned around, tilting his head to look curiously at his trainer.

"Let's go, a batch of fresh tree fruits has just been delivered to the small kitchen."

"Let's go make some new flavored energy cubes."

"Today, I'll personally prepare it so you can taste it."

Upon hearing this, Tan Xiaoshi's eyes lit up, and it pounced into Chen Qi's arms, rubbing its head against his chest and acting spoiled, completely ignoring the fact that at this moment, there was a good friend of its hidden in its shadow.

Both parties involved seemed perfectly at ease with Tan Xiaoshi's ordinary behavior, and didn't see anything wrong with it.

On the contrary, Marshall, who was hiding in the shadows, was so startled that he almost revealed himself and fled in a frantic manner.

After all, when Tan Xiaoshi buried its head in Chen Qi's arms, its shadow quickly clung to Chen Qi's body, and when Tan Xiaoshi acted coquettishly towards Chen Qi, its shadow simultaneously rubbed against his chest.

This is practically equivalent to Masha snuggling into Chen Qi's arms and acting coquettishly.

This novel experience both surprised and frightened Marcia.

She was terrified that she would once again be subjected to the death stare from her boss.

That was absolutely terrifying, so frightening.

However, to Martha's relief, the terrifying gaze did not appear, and everything was peaceful, which made Martha, who was hiding in the shadows, breathe a long sigh of relief.

Luckily fortunately!

What a relief!

Is the boss in a good mood today?

No, it shouldn't just be today. It seems that ever since the boss came to this trial in the ruined city, he's been in a pretty good mood every day.

It's good as it may be.

Marshadow was still too afraid to recklessly touch the shadow of Charcoal Sprite's trainer.

Even though it was already filled with curiosity about him.

After confirming that nothing had happened, Marcia's tense nerves gradually relaxed.

I finally understood what the food supplier had just said.

He wants to create a new flavor of energy cubes!

In the shadows, Mashad's eyes suddenly lit up, like torches in the night, like the brightest and most dazzling stars in the night sky.

Will it have its dream flavor?!

—That earthly delicacy that haunts its dreams!

Chen Qi led Tan Xiaoshi into the small kitchen of Team Rocket's underground base.

This wasn't his first time here.

During this time, in his spare time from training, he would also come to this small kitchen with Monini to make fresh energy cubes for his elves.

Fortunately.

The berries in this world do not exhibit the rapid energy decay seen in evolution stones and TMs, so the energy cubes they create do not lose a large amount of nutrients before they are even finished, greatly reducing their effectiveness.

Of course, it's also possible that the energy of the tree fruit degrades relatively slowly, and hasn't reached that exaggerated level yet.

It won't be that obvious in the short term.

However, Chen Qi did not delve too deeply into the matter.

As long as it can provide enough nutrients for his elves in the present moment, it is a top-quality tree fruit.

Chen Qi took out a Poké Ball and released Monini.

"Monini, pick out these kinds of tree fruits first..."

"I'll make it today, you can help me with the support."

Chen Qi picked up several kinds of tree fruits and gave them to Monini as a gesture.

"Nini?"

When Monini saw the berries Chen Qi had selected, she couldn't help but show a strange expression, because these were the types that Ghost and Fighting-type Pokémon would particularly favor.

Although one or two of these ingredients are added when making charcoal-flavored dishes, they are only used for seasoning.

But at this moment, Chen Qi clearly intends to use these as the main ingredients.

This reminded it of a specially customized energy cube that Chen Qi had commissioned it to make.

Monini's eyes lit up immediately.

His gaze swept back and forth.

It's it!

That little guy hiding in the shadows!

Has it entered the trial as well?!

Monini's gaze finally settled on Tanjiro's shadow, which was rippling slightly with excitement.

I instantly understood what was going on.

It nodded to Chen Qi, then quickly got into the zone, using its mental power to select the various tree fruits, and assisted Chen Qi in starting the process of making energy cubes.

"Ta~"

Seeing Chen Qi and Monini looking so focused, Tan Xiaoshi couldn't help but show a curious expression.

Trying to imitate Chen Qi's appearance and movements, I started learning how to make energy cubes from him.

Then, as expected, a strong smell of burning immediately appeared.

Tan Xiaoshi took a small bite.

Then he quickly started running laps around the small cafeteria.

It's so bitter!

It had never tasted such bitterness before.

Seeing this, Chen Qi couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. Luckily, Charcoal Servant ate it by itself. If it had shared the energy coke it made with Marshado...

He was genuinely afraid that Marcia would simply disappear into the shadows.

With his collaboration with Monini, the special energy cube exclusively for Marshadow was successfully completed.

That refreshing and rich fragrance instantly created a three-dimensional crease in Tan Xiaoshi's shadow.

It's like a kitten that suddenly pricks up its ears when it smells delicious food.

See it!

Chen Qi knew then that he had succeeded!

He successfully caught Marcia's attention and aroused its appetite.

If it weren't for the large number of them, Marshall would probably have already been eager to sample the freshly baked energy cubes.

"Come on, Tan-chan."

"Rinse your mouth first, then try this newly made energy cube."

Chen Qi did not invite Marcia directly, but handed a glass of water to Tan Xiaoshi and then gave it the specially made energy cube that was exclusive to Marcia.

Even if it's just a shadow's distance away.

Chen Qi could still faintly hear the sound of someone trying hard to control themselves, but still unable to resist swallowing.

A slight smile crept onto Chen Qi's lips.

The Legend of Qiying!

Take it!

Chapter 164 is roughly equivalent to Chen Qi also belonging to it...

"Ta~"

Tan Xiaoshi obediently took the water Chen Qi handed him, quickly rinsed his mouth, and then couldn't wait to taste the new flavored energy cubes Chen Qi had made for him.

"despair?"

A look of confusion appeared on Tan Xiaoshi's face.

This new flavor of energy cube has a familiar taste, but it also has a unique texture.

It's not that it doesn't taste good, it's just that it inexplicably feels a bit out of place for me.

And it always feels like something is missing, the most crucial thing for it.

But what is it?

It couldn't remember right away.

However, Tan Xiaoshi didn't dwell on it too much. He stuffed all the remaining energy cubes into his mouth, filling it completely, and quickly swallowed them.

This greatly worried Marcia, who was in the shadows.

I almost couldn't resist crawling out of the shadows and snatching food from Tanjiro's mouth.

That was its original, cherished memory.

Fortunately, Tan Xiaoshi remembered that there was a hungry friend in the shadows. After finishing one tube, he asked for two more tubes and then made an excuse to run to a small corner outside the door.

"Nini~"

Seeing Tan Xiaoshi sneak out, Monini looked at Chen Qi and asked him a question.