Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Therefore, Leighton gazed at the scenery outside, remaining silent.

What's this? You said you wanted to chat with me, but then you didn't say anything. Are you trying to act like an expert by not saying anything?

Although she was inwardly complaining, on the surface she maintained a sense of awe towards the legendary elf, and she took the initiative to ask, "Ee? (Senior Guleton, what can I do for you?)"

Therefore, Leighton did not reply, but continued to look out the window, and suddenly exclaimed, "The rain is heavy."

"Yes, it's rare to see such heavy rain in Zhijiang."

Although puzzled as to why it suddenly brought this up, Sinbu patiently answered.

So, Leighton suddenly stood up and opened the window. Instantly, a gust of wind carrying streams of rain swept in from outside, the wind chimes in the living room jingled, and the curtains were blown about and swayed gracefully.

Just as Sinbu was wondering about the purpose behind Guleton's series of perplexing actions, he saw it walk out the door, spread its wings, and fly into the sky.

Suddenly, an orange-red light shone from its body, flashing and shining continuously until it enveloped Guletun's entire body, as dazzling as the sun that originally existed in the sky but was now obscured by dark clouds.

No, it's more accurate to say that Guleton gives the feeling of being the sun itself.

The light emanating from Guruton quickly radiated outwards, the dazzling light shooting into the sky and piercing through the clouds.

The dark clouds that had been pressing down on the vast lake instantly dispersed, revealing the clear blue sky that had been obscured by them.

The wind stopped, the rain ceased, and the sky cleared.

The torrential rain that had enveloped the entire Daguo Lake and its surroundings has disappeared.

Gazing at this breathtaking and awe-inspiring scene, Xianbu was deeply moved and unable to calm down for a long time.

"The rain has stopped, let's go for a walk."

So Leton flew back, shook off the rain, and made a suggestion.

Xianbu nodded blankly.

…………

After the rain, the sky was a pale, clear blue. Between the water and the sky, several waterfowl, such as big-billed gulls, swam on the lake, waiting for their chance to swoop down.

They don't care how the weather changes; they only know to follow the laws of nature. When it rains heavily, they hide to rest, and when the sun shines, they come out to hunt.

Two figures, one tall and one short, walked on the damp grass by the lake, which exuded a fresh scent.

Finally, unable to contain his curiosity, Xianbu asked, "Buyi? (That...it wasn't a sunny day, was it?)"

The fairy cloth can also be used on sunny days, but it can only cover the entire arena.

Grass-type or Fire-type Pokémon, due to their energy characteristics, may have a larger coverage area and greater intensity, but

Whose sunny weather can radiate across an entire lake of thousands of square kilometers, and can also instantly clear up a rainstorm?

Even champion-level Pokémon couldn't do that, right?

Xianbu had been holding this question in for a long time, and now he finally asked it.

Therefore, Leighton did not answer, but instead asked, "Do you know the principle behind weather-themed moves?"

Xianbu thought for a moment, then guessed and replied, "Buyi? (Using internal energy to communicate with elements in the environment, causing them to influence changes in the weather?)"

This isn't just her perspective; it's also the mainstream understanding of weather-related moves.

Therefore, Leighton nodded and muttered, "I see."

Xianbu: "."

So you weren't asking me to test me, but because you genuinely didn't know?

Where's the prestige of your legendary elves?

Therefore, Leton snorted and said, "I don't really understand you ordinary elves, but if I want to change the weather, I just need to do what I did just now."

Xianbu was speechless again. After going through all this trouble, was it all just for this little show?

Such a childish mentality!

Thinking this, Xianbu, with a childlike defiance, asked, "Then can you make the weather go back to the state of torrential rain we had before?"

Judging from Guleton's frozen expression, Xanbu knew that it was probably not going to work.

After clearing his throat to cover his embarrassment, Gu Leton changed the subject, saying, "Do you know what the essential difference is between legendary elves and ordinary elves?"

Sinbu felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that Guleton was finally about to get to the main topic of the day.

She shook her head frankly, awaiting Gu Leton's insightful remarks.

…………

"Legendary spirits, in a broad sense, naturally refer to spirits that exist in legends. Humans, as well as many spirits, use words like unknown, rarely appearing, and mysterious to describe them. Apart from those created by humans, most legendary spirits tend to have one common characteristic."

Taking advantage of the brief pause in Guleton's movement, Xianbu guessed, "Buyi? (Is it powerful strength?)"

"Well, I guess so, but that's just the surface. The deeper reason is that they control some kind of natural law. Some of them are direct creations of the gods, while others are born from some kind of being. For example, Xerneas and Yveltal, whom you once met, control life and death."

Sinbu listened intently and asked, "Bu-ee? (What about you and Milton?)"

Milton snorted coldly, "Milton? He's just a heartless machine, though like me, he's one of those... Why are you asking so many questions? Don't pry into the affairs of the legendary elves."

Sinbu was annoyed. Wasn't this something you brought up yourself?

However, Milton's words also revealed some information, suggesting that there seems to be some inseparable connection between it and Milton.

Unable to expand her thoughts any further, Leighton's sudden question interrupted her train of thought.

"Do you know who I have the most faith in for future growth among the seven of you?"

After pondering for a while, Senbu guessed, "Buyi? (Is it Gooey Pokémon?)"

Just a few days ago, Guleton publicly praised Sticky Baby for having legendary qualities.

To everyone's surprise, Guleton shook his head. "Legendary items are just possibilities, but some of them are more certain, such as Milotic and Zoroark."

Xianbu remained silent for a moment.

Aren't you curious why I said that?

Cindy's lack of curiosity piqued Guleton's curiosity.

"Buyi. (It can't be me anyway)"

Xianbu's tone was low, not exactly self-pity, but rather a sense of defeat after being hit by reality.

"Actually, elves are very particular about bloodlines. Some elves are born as Caterpie and will never become Rayquaza in their lifetime."

Therefore, Leighton's words made Cindy even more silent. Faced with the insurmountable chasm between herself and the legend, she was no different from Caterpie.

However, Gu Leton changed the subject, "But in you, I see infinite possibilities: Milotic, who has a natural affinity for water; Zoroark, who possesses some kind of mysterious power; and you."

Xianbu was taken aback. "Buyi? (Me? You're not kidding, are you?)"

Why didn't Leighton mention Cyril's exaggerated growth rate, yet he did?

Therefore, Leighton said in a deep voice, "I sense an aura about you that I need to respect."

Xianbu squinted at it, wondering if the dragon was just trying to make him happy.

Therefore, seeing that she didn't believe him, Leighton wasn't in a hurry to prove anything to her. He simply said, "Time will tell. Sooner or later, you will become the person you want to be."

"Let's go, we've digested enough, let's go back."

So Leighton turned around and walked towards the lakeside villa that Xia Chen rented, his big tail swaying behind him, looking like he was in a very good mood.

Xianbu pondered the words it had just left behind, gazing at its tall figure in a daze.

A certain aura that commanded respect from Guleton. What did that mean?

…………

Although Sylvanas never quite figured out the riddle left by the Riddle Dragon, perhaps because of her deep-seated trust in Gullton, her recently restless mind had inexplicably calmed down a lot.

She also stopped spending as much time on training as before.

In fact, Xianbu had already understood that once the training time exceeded a certain limit, the effect would become extremely poor, and it would be better to use that time to rest properly.

But apart from training, she couldn't think of any other way to make herself stronger.

For her, overtraining was a way to alleviate anxiety.

Now that her anxiety has dissipated, she naturally no longer needs this formality.

Once the former leader of a competitive group starts practicing health preservation, the competitive atmosphere dissipates.

Gradually, the lights in the training room no longer stayed on past midnight, and the battlefield no longer required daily repairs.

Most importantly, Xia Chen finally ended his nightmare of having to get up at five o'clock to make breakfast.

Everything is restored as before.

However, Xia Chen's comfortable days didn't last long before he received a message from Papa.

"Chen, South Third District, come quickly!"

Chapter 279 World Youth Championship, All-Star Lineup!

"May 22nd, sunny."

"Upon arriving in the South Third District, my first thought upon seeing Pipa again was that I had encountered a talking, long-haired troll, but alas, it wasn't."

"This time, the main Pokémon is a very large, but not particularly strong, Crab. The battle was brutal, and the aftermath was incredibly tempting. I mean, the snow-white meat in that large crab claw that fell off during the battle looked absolutely delicious. Paired with the sweet secret seasoning it guards, it was simply amazing!"

"However, I heard that Crab's claws, like Slowpoke's tail, can grow back after being lost. The last bit of guilt I felt vanished, and a bold idea even popped into my head."

“The healing power of the sweet secret seasoning is not as strong as that of the spicy one,” Pipa said. “Its role is more to help people with stomach problems and elves stimulate their appetite. So, Leton’s strength has not recovered much, but he has become even more able to eat.”

"Just like the previous two times, after finding the secret sweet seasoning, Pipa left again to find the next seasoning. The elves and I didn't go back to Lake Cauldron, but instead returned to Tabletop City, which was right next door."

"Speaking of which, when I went to Orange Academy to find Principal Clavel, I learned an unexpected thing. It turns out that the 20 million reward that Peony, also known as the Fairy Queen, gave me to motivate me to wipe out the Celestial Star Team was secretly transferred from the Padia Alliance Bank by hacking into it. That's outrageous."

"Even if the Padia Alliance's network security is too weak, Peony's hacking skills are definitely top-notch. I originally wanted to recruit her, as she might be useful in the future against Team Rocket. But I heard that she was pulled into the Alliance by Ye Ci to work illegally because of her bad deeds. Ye Ci won't pay to redeem her, which is a pity."

…………

June 1st, sunny.

"Summer has arrived in Padiya and the weather is getting hot. There hasn't been any news from Padiya in the short term, but Principal Claver did tell me that the World Junior Championship, which is known as the [youth version of the Eight Masters Tournament], will start in a little over a month."

"The opening ceremony is on July 7th in Raven City in the Unova region. I wonder if Piper can still find the secret seasoning in a little over a month. But it doesn't matter if it can't find it. Leton's current champion-level strength is enough to protect itself. Besides, given its personality, it probably won't want to go on stage."