Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Unlike Eevee and Togekiss, the usually bad-tempered Meowth is surprisingly docile.

Xia Shen turned to look at Zoroark, who didn't seem very keen on translating.

[Tch... She's apologizing to us, saying it's all her fault for not raising them properly when she was younger. She claims the three children aren't bad-tempered, they just want to protect themselves. As for the boat, she'll figure something out. For now, she asks us to stay here.]

Xia Shen squinted as he observed the seemingly docile Dong Shi cat, which walked with a limp and frowned from time to time, as if it were enduring physical pain.

This weakness is definitely not due to natural aging; she is injured, and seriously injured.

It seems there are still many stories waiting to be discovered on this little island...

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Xia Shen gladly accepted Dong Shi Miao's invitation and stayed on the island.

Pokkigu was right in front of him, and he didn't want to miss this opportunity.

Besides, there's nothing dangerous on this island. If those four old, weak, sick, and disabled creatures could really pose a threat to me, then I should just give up exploring Xicui and go back to school in the real world.

Although the leaders of both sides have temporarily reconciled, apart from Xia Shen and Dong Shi Miao, the other Pokémon are still at odds and seem irreconcilable.

Zoroark and Togekiss, in particular, it's unclear how they managed to get so stubborn. Even though they were resting separately, the two Pokémon were still arguing back and forth.

Later, Zoroark even transformed into Togekiss, flying around Togekiss while chirping "Togekiss".

Xia Shen couldn't help but wonder if Zoroark was implying "I'm your father"?

Judging from Pokkyu's exasperated expression, it doesn't seem impossible after all...

Zoroark's uncivilized behavior must have been influenced by Keshi!

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Xia Shen ignored the arguing Zoroark and Togekiss, and released the Darktail to frolic in the sea, while Pidgeot flew in the air.

He sat on the rock, holding Tibrim, fishing alone for eternity.

We need to tame the Pokémon, and we can't forget about the Savage Bass either.

You can have both fish and chiku!

## Chapter 166 Even if I, Pokjiku, starve to death, jumping off this cliff...it's so delicious!

The dark-tailed fish swims in the sea, while the eagle soars in the air.

Xia Shen and Tibrim were also sitting on the rocks, fishing quietly.

Even Zoroark has something to do—he's arguing with Pokkyuk.

Garchomp and Bear were left with nothing to do, so they would usually cuddle together and wrestle on the beach.

This is one of their methods for building strength; they don't use any techniques or energy, relying entirely on their own muscles.

Although Garchomp is often no match for him, he fights repeatedly despite his defeats, never giving up.

Under this intensity of training, his pure physical strength continued to increase over time.

Sticky Baby stood aside, watching with longing, as if wondering when she could join in their adult game.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Pokkiku was arguing with Zoroark.

Dong Shi Miao found a shady spot under a tree to rest, her eyes half-closed as she looked at Xia Shen's back, a glint of light flashing in her pupils from time to time.

Aipom and Eevee watched the wrestling match between the bear and the shark from a distance, their eyes filled with envy.

If only we had that kind of strength...

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I don't know if it's some kind of mythical creature or something, but today's fishing trip went exceptionally smoothly.

One after another, the white-striped bass kept taking the bait. On one occasion, Xia Shen even forgot to put bait on the hook, but just seconds later, another bass leaped out of the water and happily went into the net...

Xia Shen was speechless; this really was a case of willing victims taking the bait...

With this level of efficiency, Xia Shen finished his work smoothly in less than half an hour.

If I keep fishing like this, not to mention whether I can afford to keep them, the main problem is that I've already used up all the dozen or so diving balls I brought with me...

Besides, a dozen or so white-striped bass should be enough for now.

Xia Shen put away his fishing rod and stepped off the rock.

Seeing that Xia Shen had finished his work and stopped arguing with Togekiku, Zoroark transformed back into his original form and ran back.

[Have you been arguing with him until now?]

Xia Shen thought to himself that women's minds are really hard to fathom, and female elves are no exception. Who would have thought that the usually taciturn Zoroark could argue for so long?

[Yeah, I've already broken his defenses!]

Zoroark's voice still carried a hint of pride.

Xia Shen felt helpless. It would be such a waste if Togekiss refused to join the team because of its conflict with Zoroark.

But we can't blame Zoroark just because of a Pokémon we just met, right? Xia Shen isn't that kind of scumbag.

I could only lie and praise her, saying, "[Great job!]"

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Over there, seeing that Zoroark had finally left, Togekiss angrily flew over to Aipom and Eevee, dragging the two little ones away who were still staring intently at the wrestling match.

Then he lectured them both, seemingly expressing the idea that "it's better to weave a net than to stand by the water and envy the fish."

Not long after, Aipom and Eevee began their training under the guidance of Togekiss.

Air Slash, High-Speed ​​Star, Mud Bomb...

Several Pokémon were practicing their moves on a thick tree, and the marks left on the tree were almost identical to the numerous scars on the ship!

Good grief, so you were using my ship as a practice target for your moves, huh?

Xia Shen finally understood the whole story.

To be honest, from the perspective of the three elves, they did nothing wrong from beginning to end.

Wild elves certainly don't have any concept of private property; they might have seen that ship and thought it was novel and fun, so they did it.

Xia Shen sneaked into the island, but was mistaken for an intruder. To protect the weakened Dong Shi Miao, ambushing and attacking was only natural for the spirits...

Xia Shen was right, and neither were Togekiss and the others. Perhaps this is the cruel world of wild Pokémon.

The weak must constantly strive to survive.

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As the sun grew stronger, the temperature on the island continued to rise. With noon fast approaching, Xia Shen started a fire to boil water and began preparing lunch for the elves.

He usually doesn't cook in Xicui, as feeding five elves in one meal is too much trouble.

So in the past, he would just grab some energy cubes to get by and then go out for a nice meal.

But today is different.

As the saying goes, to win the heart of an elf, you must first win his stomach!

This method may be a bit old-fashioned, but as long as it works, that's all that matters!

Sure enough, as the aroma of meat mixed with spices wafted through the air, the three little ones kept glancing in Xia Shen's direction.

Even the usually composed Dong Shi Miao couldn't help but twitch her nose.

Finally, Aipom and Eevee couldn't resist any longer and took small steps toward the source of the fragrance.

Whenever Xia Shen glanced over there casually, the two of them would immediately stop.

When Xia Shen turned back, they continued to slowly move towards this direction.

It's like playing a game of "Red Light, Green Light".

"Bojigu—"

Pokkigu flapped its wings on the heads of its two good-for-nothing underlings, beckoning them to go pick tree fruits together.

But their constant turning back couldn't hide their deepest desires.

Ultimately, under the leader's guidance, they managed to maintain their spirit, carrying a bunch of tree fruits to Dong Shi Miao's side for their meal on time.

The rice, with its strange, unfamiliar aroma, made the tree fruits, which I usually found sweet and delicious, suddenly seem unappetizing...

Xia Shen looked at the spirited elves and smiled slightly, "You can endure this meal."

Next meal, and the meal after that, can you still resist?

I'm not leaving this island until I've captured Togekiss!

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Unfortunately, the time allotted for the secret realm is limited.

To the astonishment of Dong Shi Miao and Togekiss, Xia Shen and the other Pokémon suddenly vanished from the island, and no matter how hard they searched, they couldn't find them.

Only the pot left on the beach, and the fragrant food inside that was enough for the four elves, proved that they had once been there.

The bubbling sound of boiling water, accompanied by an incredibly enticing aroma, constantly assaulted the senses of Aipom and Eevee, causing the two little guys to twitch their noses excitedly.

"Buyi—I'm going to check if those bad guys are really gone!"

"Hey—I'll go too! If there's any danger, I can help Ibu!"

After informing its disdainful older brother Togekiss, Aipom and Eevee quickly ran to the pot.

"Gurgle—"

That wasn't the sound of broth boiling in the pot, but the sound of two little ones swallowing their saliva.

They exchanged a glance.

"Buyi—I just noticed that Mommy doesn't seem to have eaten enough. Shall we take some more to her?"

"Ouch—hmm, I'll test the poison first, just in case those despicable elves used such underhanded methods?"

"Bu Yi—okay, I'll go with you. If we're going to die, we brothers will die together!"

With a resolute determination to face death, the long-tailed monster used the hand on its tail to pick up the bowl and scoop up half a bowl of meat soup, then resolutely took a sip.