Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

That's not what I meant...

"No, let's keep things separate. Consider this a loan from me." Xia Yan's attitude was firm. He might not have much else, but he had plenty of "dirty" tricks up his sleeve.

“Then…” Long Yi hesitated and took out a palm-sized, dazzling scale from his pocket, which reflected a rainbow of colors in the sunlight.

Dragon scales!

"This dragon scale is for you, sir. Please don't refuse; it's a gift from a friend."

Since Long Yi had said so, Xia Yan could not refuse his kind offer and reluctantly accepted it.

"Alright, Long Yi, I'm leaving. Let's keep in touch by phone later."

"We hope Mr. Yan Xia can keep this a secret for us. We don't want to be disturbed too much," Long Yi said finally.

"it is good."

Done.

Xia Yan led Absol out of the "Meteor Village," while the other Pokémon were collected on their way to the "Dragon's Nest."

...

...

Back in the dim tunnel of Meteor Falls, my vision blurred briefly.

Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, vision gradually returned.

After confirming that there was no danger around, Xia Yan looked at Absol beside him.

I crouched down and looked directly into its dark red eyes.

“Absol,” Xia Yan called softly.

"Huh?"

Absol looked at it with a puzzled expression.

"Want to come with me? Let's see the world together, explore more fairy worlds like 'Meteor Village,' taste more delicious food, and battle stronger opponents..."

Xia Yan spoke solemnly and sincerely.

Although most of his attempts to "deceive" failed, he still enjoyed it immensely.

He was really interested in Absolu.

Putting aside the fact that Absol's personality and thoughts were highly compatible with his own, its strength alone was enough to make Xia Yan's heart flutter.

With the strength of a gym leader, he is about to enter the level of a near-elite king.

Xia Yan believed that if he could have Absol by his side, he would be much more at ease whether he was doing things or taking risks in the future.

Upon hearing this, Absol hesitated.

To be honest, it also gave Xia Yan a very good feeling.

But having lived alone for so long, it had long been accustomed to loneliness.

Moreover, and most importantly, it also bears the responsibility of protecting Jirachi's sleeping cocoon.

Meteor Falls is no longer safe, so Absol will take the Sleeping Cocoon to find a safer and more secluded place.

So, after hesitating for a long time, Absol shook his head and declined Xia Yan's invitation.

After hearing Absol's reasons for refusing.

Xia Yan understood.

Isn't it more appealing to have such a responsible and thorough spirit?

However, he did not completely give up.

"Don't rush to make a decision. Here's what you do: protect Jirachi's sleeping cocoon and leave. Think it over some more. If you want to come, you can come find me anytime. I believe you can find me."

Xia Yan looked directly at Absol with a sincere gaze.

"Ugh."

Absol nodded emphatically.

It will consider it carefully.

Chapter 81 Reencounter with Du

Goodbye Absolu.

Summon Kadabra and prepare to leave.

Clay was left behind in "Meteor Village".

According to them, Clay will be given some punishment, but in the end he will still be handed over to the league.

"The 'Meteor Dwellers' are not completely isolated from the world. They should have some say within the Alliance, even in the higher echelons."

Come to think of it.

The fact that Ryuichi wanted to learn combat techniques from Xia Yan shows that they are not completely bound by convention.

"Perhaps, they are preparing for the millennium..."

Xia Yan didn't care what happened to Clay; whether he killed him or imprisoned him, it was no longer his concern.

Let's not even talk about whether Clay, who has lost all his elves, still has the ability to seek revenge.

The "Meteor Dwellers" and the Alliance alone are two formidable obstacles that he cannot easily overcome.

Besides, Clay still doesn't know Xia Yan's identity, so how can he find him?

Even if Clay did escape the League and learn Xia Yan's identity, by the time he trains Pokémon again and regains his current strength, Xia Yan will definitely be someone he can only look up to.

"Let's go, Yungira."

It's time to go back and take stock of the harvest.

What was supposed to be a simple training session turned into a series of unexpected gains for Xia Yan, involving the mythical beast Jirachi and the "Meteor Dwellers."

"Yongji."

Yunjira's superpowers enveloped Xia Yan.

Instant teleportation.

When I opened my eyes again, I was back in a corner near the outside of Meteor Falls. Just a few steps away, I could see the magnificent Meteor Falls.

With Kadabra by their side, they leisurely departed, just like any other ordinary tourist trainer.

but.

Just as Xia Yan was about to leave.

But then I saw a familiar figure.

"Ok?"

Short red hair, neat clothes, and that most familiar cape—this isn't...

"Why did the Flying-type Elite Four member end up in the Hoenn region?" Xia Yan murmured.

The other person seemed to notice Xia Yan's gaze as well, and turned around to meet Xia Yan's eyes.

He was taken aback at first, but then his eyes revealed surprise and uncontrollable joy.

She grinned and strode towards him, eventually turning into a jog.

"Xia Yan!"

As he spoke, he opened his arms and gave Xia Yan a big hug.

"I'm so glad you're alright." Her tone was filled with guilt and self-blame.

The person who came was none other than the future Dragon King of the Kanto region, Ferry Dragon!

It took Xia Yan a lot of effort to break free from his embrace.

She straightened her clothes and gave him a disgruntled look.

Why are you here?

"Shouldn't I be asking you? What was that 'running away' thing you mentioned last time?" Du countered.

They ran away...

Xia Yan looked embarrassed.

After being ripped off by the Trainers Guild in Saffron City last time, I have to run away as soon as possible.

He casually said, "I was just kidding. I just wanted to go out and see the world. This is just one of my stops."

He pointed to the ground beneath his feet.

"Going out and about can indeed broaden your horizons and increase your knowledge," Du nodded in agreement.

After becoming a mid-level investigator in the Kanto League, he traveled all over the world, experiencing many new things and new Pokémon, which broadened his horizons.

This may not help him in the short term, but it will definitely bring him unexpected benefits in the future.

"You haven't answered my question yet, so why are you here?"

“Oh, it’s an Alliance quest. We’re tracking a hunter all the way from the Kanto region to Kanaz City. The latest news is that he might have entered Meteor Falls. Let’s see if we can catch him,” Wataru explained, his expression slightly unnatural.

'The Hunter? Clay?'

Xia Yan noticed that Watari's expression was abnormal.

However, he didn't ask any further questions, as it might involve some secrets related to the investigation department's mission.

If the hunter at the ferry crossing refers to Clay, then he has already fallen into the hands of the "Meteor Dwellers".

But it won't be long before they hand it over to the Fengyuan Alliance.

It seems that Watari's mission is going to fail...

"Then be careful," Xia Yan could only say.

"Don't worry, I'm much stronger than before," Wataru said confidently, his expression hardening.