Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

In particular, the digging ability that the Dragonhead Groundhog is most proud of is something that can be dealt with by a single earthquake from the Moon Bear.

Looking at the Moon Bear, who had barely even caught its breath after defeating the Dragon Head Mole, Zhou Yuanyuan felt a surge of emotion.

Xia Shen's growth is a bit too fast...

……

In the second match, Jiangchuan's Hakron will have a tougher time.

Compared to Electivire from the previous two days and Excadrill today, Dragonair, with its ability to fly and ranged attacks, is undoubtedly the opponent that Bear hates to encounter the most.

The only effective means of attack is the Stone Strike, which can reach the height of Hakkuryu's flight. To hit it, you need to consume a huge amount of energy to summon a higher stone pillar, so you must not use it recklessly.

Finally, in the gaps between Hakuryu's relentless barrage of dragon breath and freezing beams, Luna seized an opportunity.

It used up almost half of its rock-type energy to summon an extremely thin but very tall sharp stone, which knocked Hakron down.

Then, we arrived at the close-quarters combat segment that Moonbear was most familiar with.

Even the strongest Pokémon in the qualifying rounds couldn't withstand the sheer grit of the Lisbeak, let alone this Dragonair.

However, Dragonair's breath and ice beam before its fall also caused significant damage to Luna.

After these two battles, the group was too exhausted to fight any more, so they took their three Pokémon to the gym's infirmary for treatment.

…………

For the next few days, Xia Shen lived a life going back and forth between his home and Zhou Keke's home, and he didn't go to the training hall even once.

Besides resting, Xia Shen would occasionally visit Zhou Keke's house to help her with a series of data tests for Yueyuexiong's thesis, and also to secretly learn some thesis writing methods.

Looking back, it seems like it's been a long time since I've lived such a laid-back, slacking-off life since joining the school team.

Even in the secret realm, Xia Shen has hardly been fighting with the elves in the wetlands these past few days.

The thing he does most every day is dig for treasure in the swamp with Moon Bear, to see if they can dig up a few peat blocks.

If we can dig up a piece, we can use real-world technology to analyze its components and then synthesize it artificially.

This will allow the future Moon Bear breeding base plan to take a qualitative leap.

……

As it turns out, the principle of balancing work and rest is indeed very important.

After a few days of rest, the Pokémon, who had been training non-stop for months, looked much more energetic.

After all, while good medicine and healing fluctuations can treat physical injuries, they cannot restore mental fatigue.

However, as the rest period went on, Garchomp, Umbreon, and Gooey became restless. Xia Shen noticed more than once that they would often sneak into the underground training room to train.

The leisurely days didn't last long. Five days after Xia Shen returned to Zhijiang, Yan Yu came to pick him up in her sports car, which looked just like a Toronto.

Today is the day the two of them agreed to go to the secret realm of Britain, and their mode of transportation will naturally be an airplane.

In terms of speed, both Salamence and Charizard can outspeed airplanes when they reach their maximum speed.

However, in terms of comfort, modern transportation is miles ahead of the riding elf.

For such a long journey, and since neither of them are masochists, they naturally chose the more comfortable and convenient option of flying.

However, in the afternoon, Xia Shen stepped off the plane and set foot on this land that he had never been to in his previous life or this life.

The British Isles have a pleasant climate, and even at the end of January, the coldest time of the year, the temperature rarely drops below zero.

Xia Shen curiously observed the crowd coming and going around him; to be precise, he was an elf among the crowd.

Unlike the most common Pokémon like Eevee and Meowth found on the streets of Zhijiang, the majority of the Pokémon here are unique to the British Secret Realm.

Most of the toys people were holding were things like Electric Dog, Morubike, and Alcremie.

Occasionally, you can also see the figures of elves such as the Cat Boss and the Ice-Treading Doll.

……

Just as they exited the airport, a large, dark blue, almost black steel raven carrying a car that could just seat two people landed in front of Xia Shen and Yan Yu.

"How about trying out the unique Steel Raven taxis here?" Yan Yu asked Xia Shen for his opinion.

Xia Shen naturally welcomed this unique activity, so the two of them boarded the "Elf Power Car".

Yan Yu was clearly not a first-timer in a Steel Raven taxi. She skillfully operated a screen in the car, took out a card and swiped it. Xia Shen guessed it was the payment system.

After a "beep," Yan Yu stuck her head out of the car window. "Driver, we're going to Falling Leaf Port."

"Understood!" The Steel Raven's reply echoed into the carriage, spoken in perfect Mandarin, with clear and distinct pronunciation.

Xia Shen was shocked. Although it was only two words, this Steel-Armored Raven had indeed spoken human language just now, hadn't it?

"It's quite interesting," Xia Shen thought with great interest, sticking his head out of the window and trying to talk to the Steel Crow that was preparing to take off.

"Master, what do you do?"

The Steel-Armored Raven cawed twice and replied, "What the hell!"

Xia Shen was stunned: "......"

I just... got insulted by a foreign Corviknight using some kind of nationalistic language?

Yan Yu, standing beside him, laughed heartily and patted Xia Shen's shoulder. "I'm sorry, this is the first time I've ever seen someone get scolded by a Steel Crow... Don't worry, I won't tell Xiao Yan about this today."

Hearing the tone of those words, Xia Shen knew that they would most likely reach Yan Yan's ears.

Forget it, we can't beat them in a fight, what can we do?

## Chapter 119 The Secret Research Institute at Sea

Xia Shen and Yan Yu came to Manchester, the largest city in the northwest of the British Isles, and also the city closest to the British Secret Realm at sea.

The port of Fallen Leaves they were heading to was the starting point for the journey to the hidden realms of Britain.

Perhaps to ensure a comfortable ride for passengers, the Steelraven's flight speed is not fast.

By the time we arrived at our destination, Fallen Leaf Harbor, we could already see the setting sun about to sink over the sea.

As Xia Shen sat in the air-filled carriage, he looked out and saw a few wisps of clouds drifting beside the crimson sunset, their golden-red hues pierced by the light.

Where the sea meets the sky, the afterglow of the setting sun spills onto the boundless sea, a truly moving scene.

Unfortunately, the person beside her wasn't Yan Yan...

Xia Shen glanced at Yan Yu, who was gazing into the distance as if deep in thought, and secretly grumbled to himself.

Before long, the Steel Raven's flight speed gradually slowed down, the scenery before its eyes changed, and Xia Shen's gaze continued to move downwards.

Finally, the Steel Raven taxi landed in a port where several large cruise ships and countless small boats were moored.

…………

After getting off the train, Yan Yu and Xia Shen stood in the same spot, presumably having arranged to wait for someone to pick them up.

"It's not far from here to the secret realm, is it? Why don't we just ride the Flying Dragon there?" Xia Shen asked curiously.

Yan Yu glanced at him indifferently, "Guess how the British authorities will react when two foreigners trespass into a secret and restricted area?"

Xia Shen smiled awkwardly, as if he had indeed asked a stupid question, but Yan Yu's answer reminded him of something else.

"Why did the British authorities allow the two of us to enter the secret realm? Because you're a master?"

“Even if I were a superstar, it wouldn’t matter,” Yan Yu explained. “It’s because my dad, as one of the few seven-star investigators in the world, has the privilege of bringing a few family members into the secret realm.”

"Family? Me?" Xia Shen discovered the blind spot.

"Yes, I reported him as the son-in-law of the Yan family." Yan Yu's tone was casual.

"A son-in-law... at least discuss it with me first," Xia Shen thought to himself.

The two chatted casually, while a Steel-armored Raven slowly landed not far away.

So they're just housebirds, one for everyone?

How much do the Britons love Corviknight...?

Over there, a person jumped off Corviknight's back without recalling their Pokémon, and the person and Corviknight walked over side by side.

"Good afternoon, gentlemen. Are you Investigator Yan's daughter and son-in-law?"

The British Secret Research Institute was quite polite, sending a young man who could speak Mandarin to greet them.

However, those words sound a bit strange...

Yan Yu replied, "Yes, to be precise, it's my eldest daughter and second son-in-law."

The man smiled apologetically. "Excuse me, good afternoon, both of you. I am Curtis Kane, an investigator from the British Secret Research Institute. You can call me Kane. I will take you to the British Secret Research Institute."

After Kane introduced himself, he asked, "Do you two have any elves you can ride?"

Without wasting any words, Yan Yu threw out the Salamence.

Compared to Charizard and Dragapult, Yan Yu prefers riding Salamence, since Salamence's smooth back makes it more suitable for riding.

Kane looked at the robust and imposing Salamence and exclaimed in admiration, "You've raised this Salamence exceptionally well!"

Yan Yu was not one to be modest, and nodded reservedly, saying, "I am not talented; I was just promoted to master last year."

A glint of light flashed in Kane's eyes. "It's laughable that there's such a genius as you in the outside world. I've been stuck in the research institute and the secret realm, having a limited perspective. If I have the opportunity to spar with you, I hope you won't refuse."

Xia Shen looked at the blond, blue-eyed young man with a strange expression, not because of his more refined Mandarin than that of a native Chinese speaker, but because of his strength.

Knowing that Yan Yu is a master, he still dared to challenge her... If her strength isn't at least a professional 8th dan, then she must be a professional 9th ​​dan.

Judging from his age, he should be about the same age as Yan Yu. Are geniuses so worthless these days?

Seemingly sensing Xia Shen's gaze, Kane turned to look at him.

Xia Shen shrugged, indicating that he didn't have any elves that could fly.

"It's alright, I have other Pokémon I can ride." Yan Yu asked Xia Shen, "Do you want to ride a Charizard or a Dragapult?"

"Dorgon, I guess." Xia Shen made his choice without much hesitation.

I don't know if a master-level Pokémon would be willing to let me ride it, but at least Dragapult has some experience with it.

Moreover... no matter how you look at it, the dragon is more docile.

Yan Yu nodded and released Dorombarut.