Hearing Litten's inner thoughts, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.
So, this little guy and his Snorlax were old acquaintances?
"Blue fat cat"? Haha, well, that wasn't entirely wrong!
Ye Yinchuan couldn't resist glancing at Snorlax. Its large rabbit-like ears could also be interpreted as cat ears.
At the moment, Litten's status was [Alert, Disdainful, Greedy].
"A greedy little cat? All talk but no action?"
Ye Yinchuan's face gradually broke into a doting smile, and he began plotting how to give Litten a good petting.
Litten approached the Pokémon food and tentatively started licking it.
(If this human tries to pet me, should I run away immediately? Or should I give him a scratch before running?)
Hearing this, the muscles responsible for Ye Yinchuan's smile twitched.
"You little Sang Biao, so you're not planning to let anyone pet you, huh?"
Through his "Heart Listener" ability, Ye Yinchuan confirmed that this Litten was indeed a stray Pokémon.
And the reason for its stray status seemed clear—it was a bit too unruly!
"But that's exactly the kind of naughty little cat I want!"
Ye Yinchuan's desire to conquer flared up.
He quietly took off his jacket and wrapped it around his hand to avoid getting scratched by Litten.
He thought to himself:
"Since you're greedy for my Pokémon food, that means you have a weakness! For a little cat like you, I'll let you taste the sweetness first, then slowly lure you in until you can't resist and start meowing for more!"
(Meow? This human's aura feels so evil! It's dangerous!)
Litten chewed on the Pokémon food, its body leaning back slightly, ready to bolt at any moment.
(But this little thing... *munch munch*... who invented this? *munch munch*... it's so delicious!)
Ye Yinchuan's expression was complicated, trying hard not to laugh.
You had to admit, Litten's inner thoughts were quite entertaining.
It could sense his "ulterior motives," yet it was completely captivated by the Pokémon food.
Ye Yinchuan reached into Snorlax's armpit again and pulled out more Pokémon food.
Snorlax panicked.
It instinctively wanted to snatch its food back, but since it was its trainer, it had no choice but to relent.
Its little eyes were filled with frustration and desperation.
(Snor? Master Snor, what do you think my armpit is? No, no more! If you take any more, there really won't be any left!)
Hearing Snorlax's thoughts, Ye Yinchuan whispered reassuringly:
"Relax, I'll make it up to you later, okay?"
Ye Yinchuan never expected that Snorlax's habit of hiding food in its armpit would one day become a convenient tool for luring stray Pokémon.
Thankfully, he cleaned it daily, or else the Pokémon food would have developed a smell, and clean-freak cat Pokémon like Litten would probably have been disgusted!
Ye Yinchuan placed another piece of food on the ground.
Litten immediately slurped it up, chewing loudly.
(Why does this stuff feel warm? The more I eat, the more I want! But who's this one piece for? I want more, more!)
"Meow!"
Litten's voice took on a somewhat flattering tone as it tried to coax more food out of Ye Yinchuan, its tail swaying gently, almost teasingly.
(Human, you're captivated by my charm, right? Here's a little reward for you—now hurry up and give me more delicious food!)
Seeing this, Ye Yinchuan felt a bit conflicted.
He wanted to use the food to lure Litten, but Litten was also using its "rewards" to get more food from him.
If it weren't for "Heart Listener," Ye Yinchuan wouldn't have realized that both he and Litten were scheming against each other!
"How should I put it... it's like we're kindred spirits? Let's just say we're both getting what we want!"
Ye Yinchuan decided to take a bolder approach.
He placed a few pieces of food in his palm and extended it toward Litten.
(Cunning human! You're pushing your luck! Putting the food in your palm? Fine, I'll eat these and then run!)
Hearing Litten's thoughts, Ye Yinchuan knew his opportunity was limited.
As Litten leaned in to eat the food, he gently touched its chin.
"I touched it!"
At that moment, Ye Yinchuan felt a strange sensation.
Litten's mouth and tongue, as it ate, brushed against his hand, creating a warm, wet, and slightly ticklish feeling that was oddly satisfying.
At the same time, his fingers felt the smooth fur, the soft flesh, and the firmness of Litten's jawbone.
He could even feel the slight movements as Litten chewed and swallowed.
Gradually, a faint purring sound emerged—a sign that Litten was enjoying itself.
(Meow? This feels kind of nice...)
Ye Yinchuan's lips curled into a smile.
Good food and a massage—of course it feels nice!
That's right, Litten! Fall for my charms!
While Litten was eating, Ye Yinchuan quickly placed more food on the ground with his other hand, preventing Litten from running away after finishing.
(Meow? Why is there more food? Whatever, I'll just keep eating! This feels so good!)
From its thoughts, it was clear that Litten was losing its rationality in the face of food.
"Now's the time!"
Ye Yinchuan's other hand became bolder, starting from Litten's head and gently moving down its body.
"This feels amazing! I finally get to pet it!"
Ye Yinchuan was thrilled.
(Meow? Human! How dare you! I should scratch you... wait! Why does this feel... so good...)
As Ye Yinchuan's hand moved across Litten's body, his expert petting techniques left Litten completely overwhelmed.
Its brain short-circuited, unable to think straight.
"Sang Biao, how about it? Want to come home with me? You'll get delicious food every day and comfy massages!"
Ye Yinchuan seized the moment to whisper his devilish offer.
Litten's eyes narrowed, its body slightly arched—a clear sign it was enjoying the petting.
(This is so tempting... maybe I should go home with him... No! What am I doing? Cunning human, what have you done to me?)
As the last piece of food disappeared, Litten suddenly snapped out of its daze, its eyes wide with shock.
It couldn't believe it had been played by a human!
"Meow!"
Litten leaped up, landing a meter away, its body tense and ready to attack.
(Human, if you come any closer, I'll scratch you!)
"You little Sang Biao, you eat and then turn on me, huh?"
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.
But looking at Litten's cute yet proud expression, he couldn't stay mad.
"Whatever, making friends takes time, let alone taming a stray Litten with an Adamant nature... basically a stubborn little brat, right?"
Ye Yinchuan thought to himself.
This wasn't a Pokémon game where you could just beat it up and throw a Poké Ball to catch it.
For a little cat like this, violence was out of the question unless absolutely necessary.
The only way to truly tame it was to make it willingly submit!
"Meow!"
Litten maintained its defensive posture, but its voice lacked confidence.
(I ate your food, so what? You were the one who willingly gave it to me!)
Ye Yinchuan crouched down, trying to appear non-threatening.
He spoke softly:
"Sang Biao, we're friends now, right? Snorlax wants to be friends with you too. You don't need to be so tense. We'll bring more delicious food for you next time."
"Meow?"
Litten's eyes softened, and its defensive stance relaxed slightly.
(Friends? I'll have to think about it... but... more food sounds good!)
Hearing its thoughts, Ye Yinchuan smiled fondly.
He knew that with Litten, he couldn't be too pushy.
Sometimes, playing hard to get was more effective.
"Alright, we're heading home now. You do whatever you want!"
With that, Ye Yinchuan and Snorlax started walking home.
"Meow!"
(Goodbye!)
Ye Yinchuan turned back.
Litten had already jumped to a high spot and was watching them leave.
Its posture and gaze carried a hint of aloofness.
(Meow? Why do I feel a little lonely? Will there be more delicious food at this time tomorrow?)
Hearing Litten's thoughts, Ye Yinchuan's heart stirred:
"It's a promise, Litten. I'll bring you delicious food every day from now on!"
The Litten Seduction Plan had officially begun!
Snorlax also turned back to say goodbye to Litten!
(Human, what have you done to me?)
(End of Chapter)