Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

He immediately decided to buy it at a price slightly lower than the market price of the Z Power Bracelet.

The price of a dozen or so Z-powerful bracelets... can be counted in the hundreds of millions.

This is because Z-Moves are not as popular as Mega Evolution; if it were a Key Stone, the price would only be higher.

Xia Shen didn't ask for money, but instead provided a list of top-tier cultivation resources that were equally valuable but unavailable to the outside world.

It mainly consists of the attributes of ghost, dragon, ground, fairy, steel, and fire, and its value is roughly the same as those dozen or so radiant stones.

Being a trainer is the most expensive profession in the world. If there is one that is even more expensive, it is being a professional trainer.

The stronger the elf, the more resources it needs to continue to grow steadily.

Although Xia Shen has the backing of the Dewen Group, his father-in-law's Dragon Dance Training Center, and Wudu University, he doesn't want to keep living off these past achievements.

Ultimately, their relationship is just a partnership. Even if Devon Company were their own, wouldn't they be even more heartbroken?

Whose money grows on trees?

He currently trains nearly ten Pokémon based on his main Pokémon.

Moreover, Xia Shen, who possesses the Emerald Washing Realm and can use one day as two, requires more resources than ordinary professional trainers.

So the top-tier resources he acquired today, resources that ordinary trainers wouldn't even dare to dream of, are probably only enough for Garchomp and the others to enjoy for a year or two.

In addition, before leaving, Xia Shen and Yan Yan followed Lilyf into her family's royal treasury one more time.

This was obtained by exchanging half a set of Silver Companion Battle Beast combat storage discs. It can be exchanged for three items: two for Xia Shen and one for Yan Yan.

The saying goes, "Practice makes perfect."

Although the royal treasury has a rather peculiar rule, the king, who was still in the secret realm of Hawaii, probably never expected that his treasury would receive the same guests twice within half a month.

Having a thorough understanding of the contents of the treasure vault, the two quickly selected their desired items.

The breeding resources were still prepared for Draco Messia and Goobutsu, except that Xia Shen reserved the extra spot for Tapu Lele's scale powder.

He also harbored the idea that he could use this item to meet Butterfly again when he returned to the Hawaiian Secret Realm.

On their last day in Hawaii, the two of them had one last farewell dinner with Alice and Lilff, followed by another 6v6 all-out battle.

On an ordinary day in mid-August, Xia Shen and Yan Yan boarded a plane bound for Zhijiang.

Thus, this month-long trip to Hawaii came to a successful conclusion.

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Zhijiang, Snorlax buffet restaurant, a long-awaited reunion of the five high school friends plus Zhou Keke.

This Snorlax buffet restaurant is not the same as the original Snorlax buffet restaurant; it's a branch with a better location and a larger area.

Xia Shen's fame gradually brought fame to the restaurant he frequented during high school, turning it into a popular spot for trainers and tourists from other places to take photos.

Lin Weiyu's father couldn't figure out the reason behind this either. Maybe it was the effect of "Zhuangyuan Noodle Shop"?

But a thriving business is always a good thing, so this branch naturally opened.

"cheers!"

Six different colored drinks clinked together on the table.

Looking at his long-lost friends, Xia Shen revealed a genuine smile that hadn't appeared on his face for a long time.

As children, we always long to grow up; as adults, we always yearn for the past.

Although Xia Shen's actual age is far from the point of reminiscing about the past, when she thinks back to the days when she first came into this world, it feels like a very long time has passed, even though it was only a little over a year ago.

Under the table where the six sat, the elves also gathered in twos and threes, enjoying the time of reuniting with old friends.

Feraligatr and Excadrill, just like their trainer, were like a pair of bickering lovers, fighting and eating at the same time.

The still-evolved Hakkarosaurus looked down at the two tiny creatures it had once looked down at, and now they had grown into beings it had to look at eye level or even look up to. It stretched its slender body and tried its best to maintain the last bit of self-esteem it had left.

But the envy mixed with a hint of sadness in his eyes betrayed his true thoughts.

The two Garchomps were giving him pep talks, saying things like he'd evolve soon.

Actually, this isn't just motivational fluff. In the game, Dragonite evolves into Dragonite at level 55, and now it's just one step away from becoming Dragonite.

Pangyan Monster, Yueyinbu, Yueyue Bear, and Lieyan Monkey also chatted about their past when they were young, feeling very emotional.

Even other elves who had never met before were making new friends with each other.

The most popular Pokémon is undoubtedly Xia Shen's Shiny Rowlet, whose Ox-type has made him the social butterfly among these Pokémon.

The private room was filled with a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

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"Brother Yu, are you really going to pursue the path of a breeder?"

Xia Shen, who had been separated from the group for over a year, asked curiously.

"Yeah, I've come to terms with it. Anyway, I'm not cut out to be a trainer. Looking back now, I was just following someone else's lead."

As she spoke, Lin Weiyu glanced at Zhou Yuanyuan and added with some emotion, "I might have to follow you around from now on, Brother Shen."

Her joke was, of course, referring to the Xicui Project, which has been listed as a key project in China.

The Xicui Project, which is now growing like a fledgling eagle spreading its wings, is attracting professionals from all walks of life.

"Just ask your sister for help."

Xia Shen smiled and shifted the topic to Zhou Keke. Although she had just graduated this year, Zhou Keke was already one of the youngest important veterans of the research institute on Xicui Island, engaged in research on the evolution of Xicui's unique Pokémon.

"Huh? What?" Zhou Keke, who was hugging and groping a Gyro Dog that was bigger than herself, turned her head blankly when she heard the word "sister".

She was so engrossed in petting the dog that she realized what they had just been talking about.

"Oh, this? It's nothing, it's nothing." Zhou Keke waved her hand, then changed the subject again.

"By the way, Xia Shen, it's been a long time since we've gotten a new Pokémon to Xicui Island. When are you going to arrange for an Arcanine?"

Xia Shen couldn't solve this problem either. For some reason, he never saw Arcanine or Growlithe in their Emerald form again.

They could only give a perfunctory answer and promised that they would research a new evolutionary form of a water-type Pokémon in a while.

The matter was dropped, and the group then started talking about Zhou Yuanyuan and Jiang Chuan's university choices.

As one of the winning members of this year's National High School Games, they were naturally sought after by many top universities, especially Jiang Chuan, whose strength was second only to Yan Yan in the team.

However, they did not choose to go to Wudu University, where Xia Shenyan and Yan Yan were located.

The reason is simple: for people like Xia Shen and Yan Yan, whose strength is enough to join the school team as soon as they enter the university, the chances of playing in the regional league and the national competition are greater than the slight difference in resources between top universities.

Even if Jiang Chuan and Zhou Yuanyuan are admitted to the school, they will still have to follow the established path and advance step by step in the school team.

Instead of that, it would be better to go to one of the three major brands, which have better resources and environment.

So Jiang Chuan went to Beijing, where his brother Jiang Shan was the captain of the previous school team at Beijing University.

Zhou Yuanyuan went to Dongdu University, where his idol, Fujiwara Keiko, lived.

So this meal was also the last gathering before the start of the new semester.

From now on, it will truly be a case of "everyone has their own dreams, and everyone lives a wonderful life."

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As in previous years, the weather in Chongqing in early September was still hot, and Chongqing University also ushered in its annual orientation month.

The two main events that have affected this year's admissions at Chongqing University are the most significant.

First, Xia Shen led Wudu University to win the national championship; second, the spirit world invaded.

The positive impact of the former on enrollment goes without saying. Although most people know that Xia Shen University is stronger than Wudu University, it still attracts many outstanding high school graduates.

So exaggerated is that this year, the admission scores for Chongqing University are almost on par with the top three universities.

The spirit invasion incident from more than a month ago has not yet been buried deep in people's memories and is often the topic of conversation among the people of Wudu, not to mention Wudu University next to Qiyao Mountain, which is closest to the entrance.

Of course, the reason it became a topic of conversation rather than a deep remembrance of the victims was because Xia Shen arrived in time with Youkexi and the others, riding on a thundercloud.

Otherwise, the victims of that incident would not have been just a few elves.

Overall, the benefits of this spirit invasion event outweighed the drawbacks.

The advantage lies in the fact that the soul power leaked from the entrance to the spirit world has surprised Ghost-type trainers near the University of Fog City, who have discovered that their Ghost-type Pokémon are growing much faster than before.

The downside is that... although Xia Shen later promised that the spirit world invasion would never happen again, there are still people who have doubts.

A few more cautious trainers chose to forgo the opportunity to enter the University of the Mist.

However, such people are still a minority. Most people who aspire to become professional trainers are still somewhat adventurous.

In summary, Wudu University's investment in Xia Shen has yielded hundreds or even thousands of times the return in just one year.

Today's opening ceremony is another opportunity for Chongqing University to showcase its achievements, and the most dazzling presence is undoubtedly Yan Yan, the representative of this year's freshmen.

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Zhijiang Middle School rose to fame after leading the team to a strong defense of its title in this year's National High School Championship with an amazing performance.

In last month's globally anticipated Royal Battle, Magearna, a mysterious and powerful artificial Pokémon, faced off against numerous formidable opponents and held her own against Xia Shen's Arcanine.

No one doubts this girl's strength and potential anymore.

Although some people still gossip about her family background online, it's clear to everyone that there are countless young trainers in China, and even the world, with more powerful backgrounds than hers, and very few who have achieved such success.

Now that Principal Mu's reflection on the past has ended, the next segment will naturally be about looking to the future. The highlight of this segment is, of course, the much-anticipated exchange competition between new and returning students.

"New" naturally refers to Yan Yan, representing the new generation, while "old"...

Although the audience kept chanting and shouting Xia Shen's name, Xia Shen remained unmoved and showed no intention of going on stage.

Given their close personal relationship, it's no surprise that they often engage in Pokémon battles.

Although Magearna and Arcanine ended in a draw in the Royal Battle that day, it doesn't mean that her other Pokémon are at that level.

Besides, Magiana benefited from the tournament format that day; her true strength is currently only at the professional fourth dan level.

Even including Mayana, Yan Yan's ability is at best only good enough to make the school team as a substitute.

As a freshman, he is already very strong, but he is still ten times stronger than Xia Shen.

It's fine to spar with someone occasionally, but it's not appropriate to face them in a public match.

Does Xia Shen really have to be released into the sea?