Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Listen to that, otherwise how could he be the principal?

The recruitment ads are so well done.

Because of the unique terrain of the Seven Luminaries Mountain dormitory area, flying sprites are the most convenient way to get in and out.

Putting aside whether the members of the Zhijiang School Team have any flying sprites capable of carrying people, even if they did, they wouldn't be allowed to drive them without a license.

So Principal Mu thoughtfully arranged for each of these guests to have a dedicated same-sex "driver" for a month, except for Yan Yan.

Because her driver was a man, Xia Shen.

Of course, these college students from Chongqing who work part-time as drivers aren't doing it for free; they also receive substantial academic credits, making this a highly sought-after job.

Soon, seeing that the driver and the passengers had been paired up, Mu Yaci left with peace of mind.

……

Yan Yan looked at the majestic and spirited Garchomp in front of her with admiration.

This is almost everyone's first reaction when they see Garchomp.

Xia Shen's Garchomp obtained its flight license shortly after evolving, so he now has two Pokémon he can ride.

Togekiss is too small; if Yan Yan wants to go to and from school together, Garchomp is definitely a better choice.

Even with two people riding, the nearly four-meter-long Garchomp flies with extreme ease.

He precisely positioned himself on the speeding line, and carried the two of them back to the Seven Luminaries Mountain Courtyard No. 1 quickly and steadily.

There are four large arena lights in the courtyard's arena, which automatically turn on at night, illuminating the courtyard brightly.

After Garchomp landed, the guard Pokémon surrounded Xia Shen, looking at him pitifully.

He then realized that he had forgotten to tell them before he left that he would be back late tonight.

However, it's only been a few months... Before they were subdued, they were all unruly wild elves.

Now, they're even less wild than the Pokémon that the breeding center prepares for new trainers.

Impressive.

…………

Yan Yan had a good impression of these good-looking elves, especially this strangely colored Woodrow that looked inexplicably likable.

"Are these all Pokémon you've caught in the last few months?" she asked curiously, stroking the round Rowlet that was snuggling into her arms.

Xia Shen led Yan Yan into the house, explaining, "Yes, this place is too big. It'll be more lively with more elves. Why don't you stay here for the rest of the month?"

"Oh... huh?"

Xia Shen's question flowed so smoothly that Yan Yan almost didn't have time to react before agreeing.

Looking at the girl's flushed face, Xia Shen said naturally, "I live alone. The house is quite big. We can train together, and when we get tired, we can just rest. It's very convenient."

Seeing that she was still hesitant, Xia Shen continued, "The school should arrange for you and a few other girls to live in a house together. Although it's not small, it's still a bit inconvenient for daily training."

Yan Yan thought about it for a while, and realized that she wasn't used to living with a few people she wasn't very familiar with, so she quietly agreed.

Xia Shen smiled slightly and asked Zoroark to take Yan Yan upstairs to find an empty room to put their luggage away, while he went into the kitchen to prepare a late-night snack.

Because there were several more mouths to feed today, Xia Shen prepared a larger portion of food. With the help of her superpowers, it was relatively easy to prepare.

After Yan Yan finished tidying up her room and her several Pokémon's rooms, Xia Shen was almost done with hers.

It's not a complicated dish. I processed some raw meat and marinated it with seasonings. In a little while, I'll take it outside and let the elves roast it with their flamethrowers.

It's also a good opportunity to train their energy control.

…………

With the help of Lucario and Zoroark, two humanoid Pokémon, a campfire was lit on the battlefield, and Xia Shenyan and her Pokémon sat together, enjoying a late-night snack.

Looking at the three Pokémon that remained unchanged beside Yan Yan, Xia Shen asked curiously, "It's been more than half a year, haven't you prepared to catch a fourth Pokémon yet?"

"Thank you." Yan Yan took the fragrant meat skewers that Zoroark had just grilled with his flamethrower, then turned to explain, "Actually, I've already captured her... but she's a bit special, so I didn't release her."

"Special?" Xia Shen asked in surprise. He guessed, "Could it be... an aquatic spirit?"

Yan Yan carefully took a bite of the meat skewer, revealing a happy smile, and then nodded and said, "Yes, it's my sister's Milotic's child, a pufferfish, only a few months old."

Xia Shen laughed and said, "That's convenient too. I can just let my Ghost-tailed Black Fish take it with me. The waters of the Seven Luminaries Mountain are quite large. It would be too cramped to stay in the ball all the time."

Yan Yan readily agreed, and the two walked to the mountain stream in front of the courtyard.

After nightfall, the Dark Tail Fish usually doesn't go out to roam. At this moment, he is staring blankly in the direction of the waterfall, lost in thought.

A flash of white light appeared, and an ugly fish appeared in the clear stream, startling the dark-tailed black fish.

He watched as the unremarkable... even ugly little fish swam up to Xia Shen, bubbling away.

Xia Shen nodded his head. "This is our new friend. You'll be taking care of her for a while. With your abilities, you should be able to protect her, right?"

Although the Darktail Blackfish doesn't have the Competitive ability, as the dominant species in the Seven Luminaries Waters, it still possesses its own pride.

He nodded to Xia Shen, then turned to the ugly fish and said something. The two fish became acquainted just like that.

Seeing that Xia Shen had entrusted the Ugly Fish to the Dark Tail Fish, he felt relieved and went back with Yan Yan to continue their late-night snack.

……

Back in her seat, Tibrim was holding two skewers of meat in her two thick braids, looking at the two of them expectantly.

Xia Shen asked in surprise, "You baked this?"

"Cloth~"

Tibrim nodded excitedly, pushing her braid forward as if urging the two of them to try it.

Xia Shen and Yan Yan each took a skewer, and just as they were about to take a bite, he suddenly remembered that Tibrim... didn't seem to be able to breathe fire?

He stared at the glistening substance on the meat skewers—clearly not seasoning—and his lips twitched slightly. "Did you grill this with magical flames?"

“Bu~” Tibrim nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Seeing the little witch looking at him expectantly with sparkling eyes, Xia Shen still took a bite of the [true magical dish].

The crispy skin of the roasted meat bursts open when you bite into it, revealing a tender and smooth texture accompanied by the flavorful marinade and spices, creating an instant explosion of taste on your palate.

The most wonderful thing is that a unique aroma, unlike any other seasoning, fills the mouth.

Xia Shen squinted his eyes in satisfaction. In the words of Rou Ge, a local, it was "absolutely fantastic!"

Before she knew it, a large skewer of grilled meat was gone. Xia Shen licked her lips and couldn't help but ask, "What did you put in this grilled meat?"

"Bu~" Seeing how much Xia Shen liked it, Tibrim proudly breathed another burst of bright, sparkling flames onto the grill.

Before long, two skewers of the Magic Flame Special Grilled Skewers were freshly made.

"Cloth~"

It's magic! I added magic!

She picked up the meat skewers again with her two braids and handed them to the two expectant people.

Ignoring the scalding temperature, Xia Shen blew on it and took two bites before swallowing them whole.

Yan Yan's group consisted mostly of ladies, but judging from the speed at which she chewed, she seemed quite satisfied with the magic skewers.

"It's decided! From now on, you'll be our family's number two chef, responsible for assisting me in preparing food for everyone!"

Xia Shen praised Tibrim's culinary skills and immediately issued an appointment.

"cloth!"

Tibrim straightened her little face and accepted this glorious mission.

Then, without stopping, she continued to prepare magical roasted meat for the other elves. Her energy was inexhaustible, and a large piece of marinated raw meat could be roasted in just a few seconds.

Soon, the elves all understood the meaning behind Xia Shen's expression of enjoyment.

Among a group of foodies, Tibrim's family status instantly soared to number one.

We had eaten and drunk our fill, and it was almost eleven o'clock.

Xia Shen and Yan Yan helped the elves clean up the mess, and then went inside to rest.

Silent all night.

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The next morning.

Xia Shen slept for eight hours and got up at seven o'clock as usual.

Because he doesn't get much rest in the secret realm, he sleeps a little longer in the real world.

Otherwise, with his strong mental strength, sleeping five or six hours a day would be more than enough to sustain him for a full day.

He drew back the curtains and opened the window. The refreshing autumn morning breeze of Qiyao Mountain gently caressed his face, instantly waking him from his early morning drowsiness.

Looking out the window, the sun is rising and the morning mist is gradually dissipating, making it the most beautiful scene of the day.

In the training ground of the courtyard, several figures were already moving through the thin mist, with bursts of light and flame from their moves. It was Yan Yan and her three Pokémon.

Are you already doing your morning exercise at 7 a.m.?

No wonder he's making such rapid progress...it truly is a case of hard work paying off.

Despite his girlfriend's hard work, Xia Shen felt neither ashamed nor pressured.

For him now, the amount of training the Pokémon are already excessive.

What he should do is balance work and rest, and control the ratio of training to rest.

After washing up at a leisurely pace, Xia Shen pulled Tibrim downstairs to make breakfast.

Tibrim, who was still half asleep, suddenly perked up when she heard that there was work to be done, and excitedly accompanied Xia Shen downstairs.

She was already addicted to the amazed and blissful expressions on Xia Shen and the others' faces last night, as if she had found the key to her own happiness.

Is there anything in this world more joyful than cooking for someone you love?

…………

At eight o'clock, after a simple breakfast was prepared, Yan Yan and the elves had just finished their morning exercise and returned to the house to smell a delightful aroma.

At the dining table, Xia Shen and the elves who were big enough to sit on the table were already sitting together, seemingly waiting for Yan Yan and the others to come in so they could start eating.