Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

"Ku!"

But in response to Xia Yan's words, Xiong's apprentice gave a righteous and righteous reply.

'I'm still a long way off!'

Xia Yan was used to it.

This bear apprentice's strength is actually quite outstanding among bear apprentice-type spirits.

But it always sets its sights on the martial arts bear masters on Armor Island, and will always feel that it is not strong enough.

"Take care of your work and rest, don't forget what I told you," Xia Yan could only say.

Upon hearing this...

The bear apprentice's expression indeed softened slightly.

only.

As the train passed through the vast, green wilderness and entered a lush, somewhat tranquil forest, the bear's apprentice suddenly paused, startled.

"Ku! (I've been here before!)"

"Ok?"

this time.

Xia Yan was a little surprised.

He glanced at the train's route map and determined that they had just passed through the plains in the center of the Gallar region and were heading towards the southernmost Crown Snowfield.

And now we are going through...

"The Forest of Slumber?"

Xia Yan paused for a moment when he saw the location marked on the map.

"You've never left the Isle of Armor, have you?"

The bear apprentice was also taken aback upon hearing this.

Yes.

It has never left Armor Island since it can remember.

Why does it feel like it has been to this forest before?

After thinking for a long time, Xiong's apprentice still couldn't figure it out.

It just happened that after seeing this forest, it suddenly felt...

It seems somewhat familiar.

"Giggle~~ (It's normal. Looking at this forest, I feel like I've been here before. Maybe it just resembles another forest.)"

At this moment, Duck put his arm around Bear's apprentice's shoulder, as if he were holding his little brother, chewed on some snacks, glanced across the forest, and said rather calmly.

fo

Xia Yan: "..."

Upon hearing this, Xiong's apprentice was taken aback, then silently nodded.

Brother Duck is right!

Xia Yan looked at Cong Youbing and Xiong Tudi, who were arm in arm.

A nagging thought crossed my mind.

Is it possible that they actually came here?

"Bui~~ Bui-bui~"

Fairy Yin Bu also came over.

However, Xia Yan was slightly relieved that Fairy Yin Bu did not mention that it had also been there.

That's just a statement.

The life energy in this forest is so pure.

Fairy-type Pokémon, especially those blessed by Xerneas, are far more sensitive to life energy than ordinary Pokémon.

Sleepy Forest...

"In my memory, it should be the forest where Zacian and Zamarante are sleeping, right?" Xia Yan thought to himself.

A legendary hero with a sword and shield.

"Dear passengers, we are about to arrive at our final destination, Mugan Town Station. Please take your belongings with you and pay attention..."

As the announcement came over the loudspeaker, the speeding train gradually slowed down.

A small town came into view for Xia Yan and the three little ones.

And this moment.

The topics they discussed had unconsciously shifted from their familiarity with the "Sleepy Forest" to a discussion about which food was the best.

"arrive."

After giving them a reminder, Xia Yan led the three little guys off the train and out of the station.

wow-

呲——

Not long after he stepped out of the station, he saw a Jeep gracefully gliding around the corner in a rather "cool" manner, heading towards him.

If you don't count the half of the car driving on the sidewalk, this cornering was indeed very cool.

Of course, we must also exclude the exclamations of passersby, and the few murmurs that followed.

And most importantly.

As the two jeeps hurtled toward Xia Yan, they showed no sign of slowing down.

"Ku!"

Seeing this, Xiong's apprentice frowned, tightened the white hair behind his head, took a step forward and stood in front of Xia Yan, firmly assuming a horse stance.

'It's incredibly fast and heavy; the difference in strength between us is stark. Therefore, I must use my full strength in this punch to have any chance of blocking this monster's impact!'

The bear disciple opened his mouth and took a shallow breath, immediately entering a state of "gathering qi," ready to unleash his "true qi fist" at any moment.

Xia Yan rubbed his forehead slightly.

Fortunately.

Before some onlookers could instinctively close their eyes and prepare to scream, he appeared between the jeep and Xiong's apprentice.

Immediately afterward, a superpower enveloped the jeep and stopped the bear apprentice from throwing a punch.

Wisps of white smoke rose slowly from the hood of the jeep.

Peng!

A pink-haired girl with a slightly pale face, cold sweat on her forehead, and patting her chest got off the bus.

Then, with a forced smile, he greeted, "Dr. Xia Yan, get in the car!"

Xia Yan: "..."

This car.

I guess I'll have to wait until my next life to ride another one?

The Galle region has two highly skilled travelers.

First, there's Leon, who gets lost as soon as he leaves the Pokémon Center.

The second is Sonia, the "road menace" right in front of us.

the most important is.

They were childhood sweethearts, and Xia Yan was thinking about what kind of nickname to give them that would be worthy of their abilities.

It's quite remarkable that such a small town as Hualang could cultivate such a pair of outstanding talents.

Speaking of which...

It's a miracle that the two of them have grown up to this age.

“Let’s walk, Sonia. I prefer walking,” Xia Yan said, a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.

"Huh?"

Sonia tilted her head, somewhat surprised.

“Dr. Xia Yan, you can rest assured about my driving skills. It will only take five minutes to get back to the research institute.” Sonia patted her chest again.

Mugan Town is not large.

Sonia is very confident about this.

But Xia Yan started walking without saying a word.

At last.

Sonia thought about it and decided that she couldn't let the guests who had come from afar walk alone.

I took the electric dog out of the car and trotted after it.

Having finally caught up with Xia Yan, she said, slightly out of breath, "Dr. Xia Yan, I didn't expect you to actually come to Gallar. When Dan Di told me before, I thought he was lying to me."

As a researcher.

The fact that the Galler region is not open does not prevent Sonia from reading Xia Yan's papers and paying attention to him.

It can be said.

Xia Yan is now undoubtedly the number one idol in the hearts of the vast majority of young researchers.

This is the same way the older generation of researchers viewed Professor Oak.

"I also happen to be on a mission. Is Dr. Mulan here?"

"Grandma is here. Dr. Sakuragi greeted Grandma; she's been waiting for you, Dr. Xia Yan, at the research institute since this morning."