Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

These are the [Healing Stone], a spirit item in the game that restores one-sixteenth of a player's HP at the end of each turn.

And the corresponding Pokémon item, [Black Glasses], which can increase the power of Dark-type moves by 20%, is [Evil Stone].

Clearly, the latter was also prepared specifically for Zoroark, but Zoroark, having already become a Ghost-type Pokémon, may not be able to enjoy it.

Adhering to the principle of impartiality, Xia Chen suggested, "How about I go back and sell it to buy a [Ghost Talisman] for you to use?"

"Yo~"

Soroya happily agreed to Xia Chen's proposal.

Although, like Milotic, she didn't really care about such things, she did care about Xia Chen's willingness to go to the trouble.

So, only one box remained. Xia Chen looked at the smallest box in front of Soroya.

The first four are all fairy items, and the last one should be something that Fladali gave to him.

Xia Chen's eyes were full of anticipation. "Open it, Zoroya."

"Yo~"

Soroya gently pressed the button, and the lid of the box popped open automatically, revealing the contents inside.

Xia Chen let out a soft "hmm," and inside was a key. A note was attached to the key.

"Next time you come to Carlos, please be sure to visit Stone Town. This key will surprise you."

Looking at the note, Xia Chen fell into deep thought.

Shixiang Town...

Isn't that Team Flare's most important secret base, and also the place where the ultimate weapon is located?

What does this key unlock?

What is Vladali trying to show himself again?

Xia Chen was a little confused, but he was certain that Vladali wanted to develop him into a core member of Team Flare.

After all, he was probably the human in the world who had the closest contact with those two legendary spirits.

However, as for coming to Carlos again next time... Xia Chen chuckled to himself, "Well, you'll have to wait patiently, old man."

Even disregarding this inexplicable key, the other items Vladali gave him were worth over ten million.

As a gift alone, this is far beyond what is expected.

This not only shows how much he values ​​himself, but also reveals the great ambition of Team Flare. Their target has indeed set its sights on those two divine beasts.

Xia Chen didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, at least not at his current level of strength.

As for what the future holds... who can know?

Outside the window, the bustling city of Miare is ablaze with lights and neon signs.

Xia Chen sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, quietly enjoying the last night in the Carlos region with the elves.

…………

May 1st, spring is in full bloom.

This day was a holiday for laborers in my previous life, but there's no such concept in this world.

But this year's May Day still holds some significance for the people of Carlos.

Three days ago, the Carlos Union announced that on May 1, it would award Xia Chen, who made a great contribution to the peace of the Carlos region, with the highest honor, the Order of Miare.

This is the seventh Order of Miare awarded by the Carlos Alliance in the more than three hundred years since the end of the imperial system and the rise of the alliance system.

Xia Chen was also the first outsider to receive this honor, and the first non-champion to receive the medal.

At 10 a.m., at the top of the Prism Tower.

Facing media reporters from all over the world, Xia Chen and the elves smiled and shook hands with the president of the Carlos Alliance, leaving behind their last photo in the Carlos region.

Chapter 170 Waveguides Reside in My Heart (5.6k, 1/10)

At 2 PM on May 1st, Zhijiang Shuijun International Airport.

Although it's only early spring and May, in Zhijiang, a city that hardly has spring or autumn, the temperature is already as high as if a group of fire-type spirits are continuously using sunny weather.

A flight from Miare, Carlos region, landed, and people who came to Donghuang from Carlos for tourism or to return home disembarked, complaining about the high temperature.

One of the strikingly handsome young men seemed to have anticipated this situation. He took off his jacket, revealing a short-sleeved shirt with an Eevee pattern underneath.

"Ha, I knew it! I definitely made the right choice buying the short-sleeved shirt before leaving."

The young man raised the corners of his mouth, quite pleased with himself for having correctly predicted the weather.

"Buyi..."

Beside him, a cute pink and white elf shook its head helplessly, thinking how childish it was.

Isn't it common sense that summer arrives in Zhejiang in May?

The two people, Xia Chen and Xianbu, had just returned to Donghuang from Carlos.

Xia Chen, unaware that Xianbu was secretly criticizing him again, patted the little gray fox perched on his shoulder and said, "This will be your home from now on, Zoroya~"

"Yo~"

Soroya squinted and nuzzled Xia Chen's cheek. Wherever he was, that was home.

“Chiru…”

Kirullian followed closely behind, clutching Xia Chen's clothes.

When she's in crowded places, she becomes very timid because she can sense people's good or bad intentions, and she still habitually stays by Xia Chen's side.

She used to be held in Xia Chen's arms or on his shoulder, but now that she's grown into a young woman, Xia Chen rarely holds her anymore.

However, this is not bad either. Kirullian secretly compared her height to Xia Chen beside her.

It's already past Xia Chen's waist; all it needs is one more evolution...

Thinking of this, Kirullian suddenly blushed.

…………

"Xia Chen! Ibrahimovic! La...Kirullian! Zoroah! Over here!"

Not far away, a beautiful young girl stood on tiptoe and waved in this direction, her delicate face full of collagen and a smile brighter than the sun.

Even in the noisy airport, the clear, bell-like sound was highly recognizable and easily reached Xia Chen's ears.

Hearing the cheerful, familiar voice, Xia Chen's mood inexplicably improved. He turned around with a smile and sure enough, he saw Mingyi in the crowd, along with Qing Teng who had come to pick her up... no, it seems that Qing Teng has evolved into Serperior.

But that doesn't matter. Over there, Mingyi was already skipping and hopping towards Xia Chen.

Of course, "bouncing and hopping" doesn't refer to Mingyi's running style, but rather to something that's meant to negatively impact her hometown's image...

In short, Xia Chen received a warm hug from Ming Yi as soon as he returned to his hometown.

However, after the initial enthusiasm subsided, she let out a soft snort and complained, "You idiot, you've been gone for so long and you never call home!"

Xia Chen didn't understand why not doing this would be considered stupid, but with his high emotional intelligence, he knew that he should never argue with a girl at a time like this.

"I'm sorry, because I wanted to relax completely, I rarely contacted the outside world. It was always other people who called me first."

First, find a reasonable excuse to show that it's not targeting you, but treating everyone equally.

Mingyi's expression softened slightly, but she still seemed a little angry.

No problem, there's always a second trick to follow.

"And I've prepared a gift for you." Xia Chen smiled and took out a beautiful photo album from her backpack.

This is a collection of scenic photos he took along his journey through the Carlos region, snapshots of the elves' daily lives, and memorable images such as winning the Grand Contest and reaching the top of Dragon Leap Falls.

As expected, Mingyi's expression brightened after this move.

She happily accepted it, a sweet smile spreading across her face, and held it carefully in her arms.

But he kept muttering and stubbornly insisting, "Who cares!"

Xia Chen muttered softly, "Ma Xiu, Korni and Karuni like it quite a bit..."

Fortunately, Mingyi was already humming a cheerful tune and didn't hear those words, otherwise it would have been another bloody battle.

Only the keen-eared Senbu rolled his eyes.

Indeed, no matter how many times the world starts over, some people's nature will never change...

…………

Perhaps it was the life energy bestowed by Xerneas that left Xia Chen physically and mentally exhausted during the more than ten-hour journey to Carlos.

The journey back was the same, and Xia Chen was still full of energy.

So he planned to have a casual meal outside with Mingyi and the elves, and then go home to clean.

But in the end, Mingyi still dragged me back to her house for dinner.

Mingyi's parents had obviously already learned about Xia Chen's return from Mingyi, and prepared a large table of delicious dishes.

This wasn't the first time Xia Chen had gone to her house for a meal since he transmigrated, but he felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange today.

It didn't seem like a simple welcome party for Xia Chen.

After a few rounds of drinks, Mingyi's father, who was chatting enthusiastically, finally brought up another matter: Mingyi would be going to the Orange Academy in the Padia region for a long time to come.

“The Parthian region…” Xia Chen was slightly lost in thought.

"It's okay, I will definitely come back to participate in the Donghuang Tournament in two years and defeat you to win the championship!" Mingyi said confidently.

Xia Chen suddenly felt that these words sounded familiar. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that Chi Hong had said the same thing.

That tone is exactly like Chi Hong's.

Perhaps they are all people who crave victory and championships?

But aren't I the same now?

Xia Chen smiled and replied, "I'll wait for you."

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