Elf: Is the bear apprentice the weakest? I'll shatter the sky with my fists.

Eileen's voice suddenly came from afar.

Without hesitation, she leaped out of the crystal window, her long golden hair flying in the wind, landing lightly beside Li Chen.

She grabbed Li Chen's arm and pressed her soft, delicate body against him: "Don't even think about leaving me this time."

Before Li Chen could respond, the spacetime vortex had already taken shape.

Amidst the colorful glow of the sunset, the figures of the two gradually blurred.

At the last moment, Eileen winked playfully at Li Chen, who shook his head helplessly and affectionately.

The couple disappeared into the other side of the dimension.

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Garrison, Hualang Town.

The warm sunlight shone through the thin clouds onto the stone path, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of tea and the scent of grass.

Li Chen subconsciously raised his hand to shield his eyes from the suddenly bright sunlight, looking around in confusion at the British-style brick and wood buildings.

"How did the land end up like this...?"

He muttered to himself, the spatial fluctuations from the time travel still lingering on his fingertips.

"Hmm..."

Eileen rubbed her slightly throbbing temples, her elven ears twitching sensitively as she caught all the sounds of this unfamiliar town.

In the distance, there were sounds of porcelain clinking in a teahouse, the bleating of a Wooloo, and the flapping of wings of an unknown Pokémon.

She tugged at Li Chen's sleeve, her emerald eyes filled with curiosity: "Darling, are we... in a fairy tale?"

The aroma of freshly baked scones wafted from the bakery on the street corner, and a dog curiously peeked out from behind the fence, eyeing the two unexpected "guests."

"Meow—meow meow meow!"

The urgent bleating of sheep, accompanied by hurried footsteps, grew louder as they approached.

As soon as Li Chen turned his head, he saw a fluffy-haired sheep charging towards them, kicking up a small cloud of dust behind it.

"Excuse me! Please make way!"

A violet-colored boy chased after him desperately, shouting as he went.

"Oh? A woolly sheep."

Li Chen's lips curled up slightly, his slender fingers already touching the Poké Ball at his waist.

"Martial Arts Master Xiong, go easy on me."

With a flash of red light, Martial Arts Master Xiong's burly body landed steadily.

Its eyes narrowed, and with a precise scoop of its broad paws, it caught the running woolly sheep in its arms.

The fluffy sheep Pokémon immediately became docile, baaing pitifully in Kumamon's strong arms.

"Sir! Thank you so much!"

The boy ran up, panting, and bowed repeatedly: "I accidentally hurt it while shearing the sheep today, and then..."

"It's good that you're alright."

Li Chen spoke gently, gesturing for Martial Arts Master Xiong to gently put the woolly sheep down.

The Woolstice sheep immediately trotted away and hid behind Hop, only revealing its round eyes as it secretly sized up the stranger.

"Thank you so much!"

Hep patted his chest, breathed a sigh of relief, then suddenly seemed to remember something and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"Oh, right! I'm Hep, and you two are...?"

He looked curiously at the two distinguished-looking people in front of him.

The man exuded an aura of power in every gesture, while the beautiful woman beside him with elf ears was unlike anyone he had ever seen before.

Li Chen calmly gave a gentlemanly bow: "Li Chen, this is my wife, Eileen."

He casually put his arm around Eileen's shoulder. "We're from another region and just happened to be traveling in Galar."

Eileen bowed slightly in agreement, her elf ears twitching playfully: "I've heard the curry, afternoon tea, and Dynamax battles here are quite famous~"

Hep's eyes lit up immediately:

"I see! Then you must go to Motogakure City!"

Oh, by the way, if you don't mind, would you like to come to my house for a cup of tea first?

My brother recently won another championship; he'd love to meet trainers like you!

"Then I shall respectfully comply."

Li Chen smiled.

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Chapter 561 Conversation with the Pill Emperor

"We're here! This is my home!"

Hep, full of energy, pushed open the white fence gate and led the two through the front yard filled with Galar roses. Sunlight streamed onto the red-tiled roof, bathing the entire cottage in a warm glow.

"Big brother! I'm back—!"

He shouted loudly towards the training ground. There stood a figure with an extravagant cloak, its back to them. The bright white cloak was densely covered with various sponsor logos, practically shimmering in the sunlight.

"Where did you go off to play again?" The cloaked man tossed the Poké Ball without turning his head. "Did you finish your training for today?"

Eileen couldn't help but whisper in Li Chen's ear, "Honey, this champion's cape... is even more extravagant than what you see on TV."

Li Chen stared at the flashing logos, a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth: "It's clear that the Galar champion has extraordinary commercial value..."

"Oh? We have guests who have come from afar."

The cloaked man turned around, his champion's cloak drawing a dazzling arc as he turned.

His piercing eyes first swept quickly over Eileen's distinctive elven ears, then locked onto Li Chen with a hunter's keenness.

"Nice to meet you!"

Suddenly, Dante stepped forward and enthusiastically shook Li Chen's hand, the sponsor logo on his cape flashing as he moved. "I am Dante, the current champion of the Galar region!"

Li Chen could clearly feel the force coming from the other person's palm.

Those are calluses from years of holding Poké Balls, a testament to their champion-level skill.

He calmly returned the handshake, a faint smile playing on his lips:

"Li Chen, a Champion-level trainer from another region. This is my wife, Irene."

Dan Di's eyes lit up instantly, as if he had discovered a new opponent: "Heavenly King level?! That's amazing! Shall we have a match right now...?"

"Big brother!"

Hep quickly interjected, "They've just arrived, at least offer them a cup of tea first!"

"Yes, yes, come in and have a cup of tea."

Dan Di warmly invited Li Chen into the room.

Li Chen witnessed it and was very enthusiastic.

Eileen and Hep were left behind.

The two looked at each other, and both could see the helplessness in each other's eyes.

Looking at the overly energetic champion, Eileen couldn't help but whisper to Li Chen, "It seems that the champion of Galar is even more... enthusiastic than rumored."

Hop scratched the back of his head sheepishly and gave Irene an apologetic smile: "Um... my older brother gets like this whenever he encounters a strong trainer, I hope you don't mind."

Eileen watched the two figures disappear through the door, her elf ears twitching playfully: "It's okay~ This kind of simple battle maniac personality is actually quite endearing."

She lifted her skirt and stepped over the threshold, then suddenly lowered her voice and winked at Hop: "But... you should have enough black tea, right? My husband and the champion can talk about their matches for three days and three nights."

He couldn't help but laugh out loud at this, the sunlight shining on his young face: "You don't need to worry about that at all! Ever since Big Brother became the champion, the refreshments sent by the sponsors have almost filled the warehouse."

Inside the room, sunlight streamed through the lace curtains and onto the wooden coffee table.

Just as Dan Di was about to take a tea bag out of the tea canister covered with sponsor logos, Li Chen suddenly reached out and gently stopped him.

"Let me do it."

Li Chen's fingertips lightly glide over the tea set, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes. "I still have this much skill."

His slender fingers moved with fluid grace, warming the teapot, placing the tea leaves, and brewing the tea, each movement carrying an indescribable sense of rhythm.

The moment hot water is poured into the white porcelain teapot, the rich aroma of tea immediately fills the room.

"This is..." Dan Di looked at Li Chen's unique technique of lightly trembling his wrist in surprise.

"The traditional brewing method from my hometown."

Li Chen slowly poured the first brew of tea into the teacup. The amber liquid was crystal clear in the sunlight. "Although Galar tea bags are convenient, some flavors... still require patience."

Eileen leaned against the door, her elven ears twitching with pleasure.

She loved watching her husband showcase these little-known skills.

Hep, who entered the room, was stunned and almost dropped the teaspoon in her hand.

Li Chen gently pushed the white porcelain teacup in front of Dan Di, the rising steam swirling around the rim: "Please enjoy, but be careful not to burn yourself. It's best to sip it slowly."

Dan Di took the teacup, and like Li Chen, first sniffed the aroma of the tea, and then carefully took a sip.

His eyes lit up immediately: "The layers of aroma...it's truly exquisite craftsmanship!"

The warm sunlight shone through the tea, casting amber-colored spots of light on the table.

Leon set down his teacup and suddenly leaned forward: "Speaking of which, since Mr. Li Chen is a skilled trainer, I wonder if he has ever participated in the Pokémon World Championships?"

Li Chen gently turned the teacup in his hand, watching the tea leaves slowly unfurl at the bottom of the cup: "I have never participated."

He looked up and met Dan Di's eager gaze. "However, I have heard of this competition..."

Upon hearing this, Dan Di's eyes lit up, and his sponsor's cloak fluttered excitedly as he moved: "That's great! The winner will not only receive a generous prize, but will also be able to challenge powerful opponents from all walks of life!"

He leaned closer eagerly and asked, "Would you like to sign up and give it a try now?"

Li Chen thoughtfully took out his phone and gently stroked the screen with his fingertips.

The device that accompanied him through time and space is still showing a full signal.

A slight smile played on his lips; it seemed the rules of this world were exceptionally lenient towards him.

"Since Mr. Champion recommends it so much..."

Li Chen turned the phone towards Dan Di, "How about you teach me how to register?"

"Leave it to me!"

Leon snatched the phone, his fingers flying across the screen. "First, log in to the Galar League website... here, select Trainer Authentication..."

As he demonstrated, he enthusiastically explained, "Look! As long as you pass the basic test, you can get an initial ranking!"

Eileen rested her chin on her hand, watching the fighting spirit flash in Li Chen's eyes, and her elven ears twitched with pleasure.

She had already foreseen the kind of waves this World Championship was going to create.

What is a basic test?

Li Chen raised an eyebrow at the Pill Emperor who had suddenly stood up and spoke.

"It's just a basic test..." Leon flicked his wrist, the Poké Ball tracing a graceful arc in his palm, "Of course, we'll prove our strength through battles!"

Afterwards, Dan Di led Li Chen to the battlefield.

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"Considering you're a Heavenly King level..."