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

He leaned against the surrounding tree trunks, and together with Zi Yu, who was squatting with her knees hugged, they silently looked at the unique scenery of the Weeming Forest.

The sky darkened, and soon even the only optical fiber shining into the place was gone.

Zi Yu reluctantly suggested leaving.

But looking at the pitch-black forest, she blamed herself and said, "It's so dark... It's all my fault for delaying leaving here."

Xu Li was silent for a moment.

The Phoenix King Guards were called out by Xu Li to "perform a mission", which means that Lei Gong, who brought them in, cannot take them back.

As for Cang Xiang and Zang Marant, they were dejected and blamed themselves for becoming accomplices in awakening the 'Dark Night'... Zang Marant had buried his head in the water out of guilt, and bubbles were rising from the surface of the water.

"Kou Jie!" Gengar jumped out at this time, attracting the attention of Xu Li and Zi Yu.

On its black arm, which blended in with the surroundings, there were three mushrooms emitting pink and purple fluorescence, which could well illuminate a small area. But these mushrooms were constantly trembling, trying to struggle out of Gengar's arm.

Sleeping mushroom.

It is also the luminous sleep mushroom.

The three fluorescent mushrooms are not its real body. The white fungus with two distant empty eyes held by Gengar's hand below is its real body.

Xu Li blinked: "Where did you find it?"

He remembered that the Weimei Forest was not home to sleeping mushrooms.

Gengar showed his white teeth, one hand on his waist: "Kou Jie~!"

Just look for it and you’ll find it!

It glows after all!

Xu Li nodded, that made sense.

Watching the Sleeping Mushroom struggle, Xu Li smiled and took out the energy cube and stuffed it into the Mushroom's mouth: "This is a thank you gift. Let us use your light, okay?"

“Ugh, wu…wu!”

The sleeping mushroom was unwilling at first. Which plant wants to be held in the hand and walked around at will?

But taste that delicious thing in your mouth.

It accepted it immediately!

Just grab it!

But Gengar didn't hold it. After seeing that the Sleepy Shroom was willing to cooperate, Gengar put the Sleepy Shroom on his head and walked shakily in front, leading the way confidently.

Seen from behind, it looked like three glowing mushrooms were growing on Gengar's round, dark head.

Under this only light source.

Zi Yu pulled Xu Li's clothes and followed Gengar out of the woods carefully. Her head bumped against Xu Li's back from time to time.

In fact, Xu Li could just let Haxorus take them to a high altitude to find a way out.

But seeing such an atmosphere, doing so seemed to destroy Gengar's interest and efforts.

After a while, Xu Li and others saw Hualang Town again.

Based on my impression, I knocked on the door of Dandi's house.

A dark-skinned boy poked his head out confusedly: "You are..."

"Your name is Hepu, right?" Xu Li said with a smile, "I'm Dan Di's friend. Can you let us stay for one night?"

"Um...brother's friend?" Hep blinked confusedly, without any vigilance. "Come in."

Xu Li smiled and said, "This is a gift for you."

His gift to Hep was a silk scarf.

From his conversation with Dandi, it was revealed that Hep had not yet received his first Pokémon to become a trainer. He didn't know which Pokémon Hep would choose as his first trainer, but Xu Li knew that Hep's lineup would definitely include a Shaggyhorn.

"Thank you!" Hupp's eyes lit up slightly. "My braided sheep will definitely like it!"

There are many rooms in Hepu and Dandi's house, and Xu Li rests here normally.

the next day.

After teasing the pickpocket cat of Dandi's family and eating the breakfast provided by Dandi's parents, Xu Li was pulled to a flat ground by Hepu.

"Since he's my brother's friend, he must be a very powerful trainer!" Hupp said loudly, "Can you have a battle with me? I want to be a champion like my brother! I need to train myself through battles!"

He was followed by a sheep with a braid, and around its neck was the silk scarf that Xu Li had given it yesterday. The scarf was not very conspicuous among the thick wool of the sheep.

Xu Li was stunned for a moment, then said with some amusement: "Okay."

He sent out New Leaf Meow.

Zi Yu was acting as the referee with a smile, and she waved her hand.

"Pigtail Sheep, turn round and hit!" Hep shouted.

New Leaf Cat didn't move.

The braided sheep tried hard to turn into a round shape, then puffed up its black face and charged towards the new leaf cat.

Xinye Miao remained motionless.

The braided sheep narrowed his eyes slightly, because they were about to collide; there was also excitement in Hep's eyes, because in this situation, the braided sheep would definitely inflict heavy damage on its opponent, the green cat!

but……

The braided sheep bumped into the new leaf cat.

Nothing happened.

It seemed to pass through the smaller body of the New Leaf Cat like a phantom, and then it could not control the forward momentum of its collision and fell heavily to the ground, with its white wool also stained with earth color.

"What's going on?" Hep's eyes widened. "Don't be discouraged, Braided Sheep. Try again!"

Puff——

The braided sheep passed through the new leaf cat's body again and fell to the ground.

Hep was unyielding: "Come again!"

Puff!

Hep gritted his teeth and said, "Again, again!"

Puff!

The white wool on the braided sheep has turned gray.

Hope fell into self-doubt.

"Woo..." Xinye Miao covered her mouth and laughed secretly.

Its body changed, revealing its original appearance as a gray fox. Its mouth, which was covered by the white and blue scarf, was now laughing out loud.

Hep's eyes widened: "What, what's going on..."

Chapter 211: The Three Great Families of Galar, Selection.

Xu Li briefly explained Zoroark's characteristics and its ghost attributes.

A lesson for Hupp.

"...There actually are such Pokémon!" Hep's eyes widened as he looked at the gray fox that was pulling at Xu Li's trouser legs and had just been fed but still wanted to eat the energy cube.

The little fox played him and the braided sheep around without moving a muscle.

And even if he knew what was going on, he couldn't do anything about the gray fox that was begging for food.

Because his braided sheep can only hit...

Hep puffed up his cheeks and sighed, "If I had received the initial Pokémon, I wouldn't be in such a mess..."

"We will become real trainers tomorrow and can receive Pokémon! Then I will definitely defeat you! Brother Xu Li!" Hep said again, picking up the dirty braided sheep and washing it at the water pipe next to him.

Xu Li shrugged: "Maybe."

However, after today, they will leave Hualang Town. Xu Li's purpose for coming to southern Galar has been fulfilled.

For the rest, Xu Li planned to slowly return to Gongmen City and earn points for a few days.

But when Xu Li said goodbye.

When Hepu's parents learned that Xu Li was going uphill, they asked Xu Li to take Hepu to Mugan City, which was on the way, so that Hepu could receive his initial Pokémon. Although Hualang Town was not very close to Mugan Town, it had a lot of Pokémon there. Hepu's parents were worried that his reckless personality might cause him to encounter something unexpected, so they asked Xu Li to take him with them.

Since it was convenient for him to do so, and since he had received care when he stayed overnight, Xu Li naturally agreed.

Hepp's parents also provided transportation.

Three woolly horned sheep.

Don't underestimate it, it's just a sheep. The thick and elastic wool on its back is like a spring pad, and when you combine it with the sheep's bouncing movements, it's a truly unique riding experience.

Even Hakron was secretly upset when he saw that his role as a means of transportation had been replaced.

Xu Li felt helpless about this.

Is it so important whether I ride you or not?

No matter what, riding on the bouncing woolly-horned sheep, Xu Li enjoyed the scenery along the way, and it didn't take long before he arrived at Mugan Town.

A town with a mix of rural scenery and modern buildings. There is also a train station that provides quick access to other cities in the Galar region.

This town is also home to the Galar Pokémon Research Institute. Its founder, Professor Mulan, is said to have successfully developed the Gigantamax Band with the help of Roz. However, Xu Li isn't short of Gigantamax Bands now, having snatched several from Roz upon leaving the Roz Building.

Dr. Mulan treats outsiders as a kind old lady.

"Oh? Are you here to claim your initial Pokémon? But it's not time to claim them yet." Dr. Mulan looked at the neighbor boy, Hupp, and after a moment's thought, she suddenly called out, "Sonia! Sonia!"

After shouting for a long time, an orange-haired woman finally appeared from the side, "I, I'm here!"

"Let's take Hep to see the Pokémon. After all, it's a rare opportunity for this kid to come here..." Dr. Mulan said, then turned to Hep, "But remember, you can't officially capture it until tomorrow."

"Okay, okay!" Hep seemed very excited.

Before Hep could express his gratitude, Dr. Mulan suddenly looked at Xu Li suspiciously and said thoughtfully, "You, you are..."

Xu Li blinked.

He didn't understand why Dr. Mulan suddenly looked at him, who had reduced his presence. But when he was about to give his name, he heard Dr. Mulan accurately say, "Xiao Li? The grandson of that Mustard Orchid."

Xu Li was stunned for a moment: "Yes..."

"Come to think of it, Mustard Orchid and I were classmates..." Dr. Mulan said with emotion, "We're so old now. I heard you were missing for a while, and Mustard Orchid was so worried..."

……

"Sister Sonya, please take me there!" Hep shouted.

Sonya is Dante's childhood sweetheart and has known Hep for a long time.

"Okay." She smiled, then turned to Xu Li, who had been nagged by Dr. Mulan for a long time, and asked, "You are..."

Hep replied, "They are friends of Brother Dandi!"

Sonya immediately smiled and said, "Then follow me!"

……

Although Dr. Mulan's nagging is very kind, it is...incessant and really hard to bear.

So, after being nagged for a long time, Xu Li decisively proposed to Dr. Mulan: He also wanted an initial Pokémon from the Galar region.

Only then was he able to follow Hepp, leave Dr. Mulan, and come to the breeding area of ​​the Mugan Town Research Institute under the scorching midday sun.

A piece of green grass land surrounded by a wooden fence, with several fruit trees of different sizes standing there, and in the middle, there is a small pond that is quite clear.

A very simple piece of land.

This is the breeding area for the initial Pokémon in the Galar region, and there are only three types of Pokémon to be seen.

The knocking monkeys were sitting in a row on the branches of the fruit trees, looking quite lively. When Xu Li and others came in, they all looked at them curiously.

Under the tree, three Flame Rabbits were jumping and kicking a small stone, just like kicking a shuttlecock. The small stone kept shifting under the feet of the three Flame Rabbits without falling to the ground.

As for the tearful lizard.

Xu Li didn't see the tearful lizard.