I, Zhulan's childhood sweetheart, was trapped in Xicui.

He immediately thought of the central ancestral hall of Shenhe Town. Thinking about it this way, the location of this ancient hermitage seemed to be similar to Shenhe Town where he grew up.

"Then let's go!" Wu Si's expression changed instantly, and he waved his hand impatiently, as if he was anxious to send Xu Li back and didn't want Xu Li to stay in Xicui for any longer.

She looked at Xi Jiana and Huo Xia behind Xu Li and said, "Just take them, right?"

"..."

Without answering Wu Si's question, Xu Li stared at her suspiciously, observing the abnormal expression beneath her delicate face. After thinking for a while, he asked, "Can I still come back?"

I thought: “No!”

She then looked at Celebi on Xu Li's shoulder with her almond-shaped eyes warningly, which scared Celebi so much that he quickly raised his hand and shook his head.

Xu Li: “…”

No, Celebi, why are you so spineless!

"Then how do we get back?"

"Here." Wu Si pointed to a door that was already open not far away. A white light that seemed real and fake was coming out from inside, and it was impossible to see what would happen after entering.

"Really?" Xu Li hesitated.

"Do you want to come in?" Wu Si narrowed his eyes.

"Hmm..." Xu Li tilted his head and continued to stare at Wu Si suspiciously. Suddenly, he smiled and said, "Because I continue to stay in Xicui, the so-called goal is only that one left, right?"

He looked meaningfully at Wang Luo who was still moving bricks.

"Is this possible?" Wu Si said word by word, his delicate face showing some gritted teeth. Then he waved his hand fiercely, and the door emitting white light rushed directly towards Xu Li, instantly covering Xu Li and disappearing.

Of course, she did not forget Huoxia and Xijiana who were standing beside her. She enveloped them again, and as they screamed, they disappeared.

……

After being forced into the door.

It wasn't as uncomfortable as the sudden time travel feeling next to the time machine in the deepest part of Padia. Instead, it felt very comfortable, with warm white light everywhere.

After an unknown amount of time, the white light dissipated and the surrounding things came into Xu Li's sight.

Xu Li thought that after returning from the ancient hermitage, he would come to Shenhe Town, but the triangular crystal walls reflecting colorful light everywhere in his sight told him that this was still the deepest part of Padya.

Before Xu Li could react.

He was hugged.

Xiaozhao's soft body threw itself into Xu Li's arms. Xu Li took several steps back before he could barely accept Xiaozhao's embrace.

Xiaozhao said with certainty, "I knew nothing would happen to Teacher Xu Li!"

Xu Li smiled: "Of course!"

In the white light behind him, with the sound of space flashing, Xijiana and Huoxia also appeared.

Seeing Xiaozhao's attitude, Xijiana first laughed and opened her arms: "Xiaozhao, I'm back successfully too!"

But Xiaozhao ignored her.

She kept hugging Xu Li, staring blankly at Huo Xia beside Xi Jiana, and said in disbelief: "Sister Huo Xia!?"

Huo Xia looked around curiously, and was a little surprised to see Xiao Zhao. After a moment of hesitation, she smiled and said, "It's me, Xiao Zhao. Long time no see."

Xijiana puffed up her cheeks: "Hmm..."

It feels like she's the only one who doesn't know anything! ?

Chapter 180 Sanmeiji

Xu Li looked at Xiaoye, Nemo, Piper, and the two doctors' AI, all looking relieved, and couldn't help but smile and greeted them.

According to Xiaozhao, more than a month has passed since Xu Li was forced into the time tunnel of the time machine.

The Padya Alliance, upon hearing the news, sent several people to investigate, but they were completely clueless. Because only two doctors and their AI had any knowledge of Area Zero and the time machine, the others could only stare at the time machine, unsure of what to do.

Xiaozhao continued, "Sister Zhulan has been back and forth several times. She's very worried about you."

Xu Li pursed his lips: "Where is she now?"

"Because I stayed here too long, Sister Zhulan had to go back to take charge of the affairs of the Sinnoh region yesterday... because the Suzuran Tournament will start the day after tomorrow..."

Xiaozhao thought for a moment and continued, "Sister Zhulan also said that if you continue to disregard your own safety and get yourself into such a dangerous situation, and if that makes people worry, she will simply lock you up in the basement and not let you run around."

Xu Li: “…”

He shuddered for no apparent reason.

No, he doesn't want to do that!

If you want to blame someone, blame your ancestors, Wang Luo!

However, Xu Li still didn't dare to say this to Zhulan.

He pursed his lips, looked down at Xiaozhao who was leaning against his chest, and said, "Aren't you going to participate in the Lily of the Valley Conference, too? Why don't you go back with me?"

Xiaozhao just said silently: "I'm waiting for you."

As for the Lily of the Valley Conference, it doesn’t matter to Xiaozhao whether he attends or not.

This was just the target Xu Li had found for her before.

There is no point in attending since Xu Li is not here.

However, these little photos were not mentioned.

Xu Li smiled helplessly: "Okay, then let's go back to Sinnoh first. I want to see Xiaozhao win the championship. Do you have confidence?"

Xiaozhao smiled: "Of course."

After chatting with others for a while, Xu Li took Xi Jiana, Xiao Zhao and Huo Xia, and left with the others.

Soon after.

It’s still the Zone Zero Research Institute.

The door slowly opened.

Daigo walked in slowly, carrying the manuscript. Seeing the empty Area Zero Research Institute, he was stunned: "Where are the people?"

"Didn't they say that guy is back?"

Futuai, who was sitting beside him, slowly opened his eyes from hibernation: "...They have left."

Daigo: “Huh?”

……

Grape Academy, in the hall.

The place was bustling with people, gathering a large number of students wearing different uniforms, including those from Quartz Academy in the Kanto region and Blueberry Academy in the Unova region. Of course, the majority were students in the Grape Academy uniform.

Clavier stood in the middle, holding a tablet and looking at it. He then shouted, "Alright, everyone, be quiet. The Grape Academy-led Tai Crystalization training is about to begin. Have you got your supplies? Let's take roll call now..."

The Taijing training program, organized by Ye Ci, President of the Padiya Alliance, aims to improve student performance and expand Padiya's influence. He invites students from other regional colleges to experience Padiya's unique Taijing system. Naturally, Grape College leads the effort.

Clavier looked around and began to call the roll.

"install."

"We're here~!" The girl with fangs raised her hand and answered with full energy, a double-edged pill following at her feet.

"Riko."

"Here!" Riko, who was with Ladymeow next to Ann, quickly raised her hand.

"Roy..."

Clavier quickly finished the roll call, nodded formally, and continued, "Okay, it looks like everyone has arrived. Everyone, please be careful on the road..."

"and many more!!"

The door on the side of the hall, which was originally closed, suddenly opened, and two figures, one large and one small, appeared at the door, both wearing the uniforms of Kanto Quartz Academy.

"That was a close call! I almost got late~!" the girl with pink hair tied in short twintails exclaimed with relief.

"No, no matter how you look at it, we are already late." The big guy on the side said silently.

The girl snorted in dissatisfaction, then walked straight towards Clavier, who was obviously the person in charge.

Clavier was puzzled: "Are there still students coming at this time? And..."

The big guy immediately replied, "I'm so sorry, someone overslept at such an important time..."

He was obviously referring to the pink-haired girl beside him.

She looked indignant: "It's not my fault!"

She had finally finished her "labor reform" last night! She was almost exhausted! She was just able to catch up with the organization's mission this time.

What's wrong with sleeping late?

It’s all Xu Li’s fault!

When she thought of the guy who had taken her to labor camp, Coral felt angry unconsciously, and her pink hair almost flew up.

Looking at the two guys who suddenly appeared, Clavier was a little confused, but still asked, "What are your names?"

The big guy immediately replied: "My name is Oni...Tuan."

"Onitan?" Clavier wondered. Isn't that the name of a rice ball that's a specialty of Padia?

Then, Oni-tuan looked at Coral and continued to introduce her: "Her name is Shan, Shan... Meiji."

"San Mingzhi? Hahaha, what a weird name... Yes, yes, nice to meet you. My name is San Mingzhi~" Coral reacted immediately and greeted Clavier.

Clavier: "Oni-dan and Sanmeiji-san? But your names are not on the list?"

Shanhu said angrily: "How is it possible!"

Oni explained: "Since we are wearing this school uniform and coming here, it definitely shows that we are determined to study hard."

Clavier: “…”

"Principal, what's going on?" At this time, a woman with shiny dark skin and a big afro came out.

"Mr. Agate? Two students who are not on the list have appeared here."

"I understand," Aget nodded, then pretended to operate on the tablet for a while and said, "It's confirmed. The data is wrong. They are indeed students of this training."

"Is that so...? Okay then." Clavier nodded slowly, then asked, "Have you decided on the instructor to lead this training?"

Agate: "It's roughly decided, but I have a question."

She held out the tablet, revealing a teacher's portrait that made Shanhu's eyes widen. "This... Teacher Xu Li, are you sure you won't be participating in this Taijinghua training? Because we're really short on manpower, and I haven't met any of his connections at the academy, so it's hard to decide."

Clavier smiled and said, "Probably not participating."

In Clavier's eyes, Xu Li was powerful and elusive, and was also the person that Ye Ci specifically asked to take good care of. It was difficult for him to force Xu Li to participate in this so-called "summer camp".

"Is that so?" Hearing this answer, Agate nodded with regret, but his heart was full of relief.

In that case, there will be no problem with the plan.

After all, the other members of the exploration team are busy, and only Oni and Coral have the time and status to participate in this training to monitor the 'Shenglong Volt Attack Team'.

Therefore, Xu Li, who recognizes Coral and is powerful, is the only hidden danger in their operation.

But now, there is no problem.

Agate said to Coral with satisfaction: "San Mingzhi, be careful on the way."

But at this moment.

"Shan Mingzhi?" The sudden and familiar voice that Shanhu would remember for the rest of her life startled Shanhu, who was just feeling relieved that Xu Li was the teacher here but luckily did not come.

"Wow~!!!!" Shanhu turned around suddenly and saw the man standing at the door. Her eyes widened instantly and she was so scared that she stuttered for a moment. She didn't even care that her pink hair tied in twin ponytails hit her mouth, "You you you..."

Xu Li tilted his head: "Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be sent to a labor camp?"

Shanhu was instantly anxious: "Shanhu has already finished his labor reform! Now I am innocent!!"

Xu Li: “…”