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

As soon as he walked out of Dr. Mulan's laboratory, Xu Li saw three mushrooms emitting pink and purple fluorescence on Gengar's head.

Sleepyshroom is a temporary Pokémon caught by Gengar in the Sleeping Forest and used as a light.

"Kou Jie!" Gengar gave a flattering smile.

"Do you like this companion..." Xu Li shook his head helplessly, looking at the dazed Sleepy Mushroom. It was obvious that it had no idea what would happen to it next.

"Since you like it, then keep it." Xu Li said, "But it depends on the opinion of the Sleeping Mushroom."

"Kou Jie!"

Having said that, the Sleepy Mushroom was obviously very surprised by the energy block that Xu Li promised to provide, so it entered Xu Li's Poké Ball without any resistance.

Sleepy Mushroom also joined Xu Li's team and resides on Gengar's head.

Zi Yu looked at the huge group of Pokémon following Xu Li so closely and asked doubtfully, "With so many Pokémon, can you take care of them all, Xu Li?"

"Although I can't take care of them every moment..." Xu Li said, "but at least I will definitely provide them with my best conditions."

At least Xu Li kept the Pokémon that lived on the outlying islands plump and healthy. If there were any Pokémon that Xu Li couldn't take care of that were eager for adventure, he would definitely entrust them to someone worthy of his care.

"I see." Zi Yu smiled, squatted down and picked up the staggering Lizard, rubbed the yellow lizard fin on its head, and said, "I can also help take care of Pokémon."

……

After saying goodbye to Hep, who was trying to show goodwill to a Knocking Monkey in the breeding area, Xu Li headed towards the northern part of Galar.

The Mugan Town Station has completely stopped operating and will be unable to operate for at least two or three months, but it has no impact on Xu Li, it just means he has lost an option.

Through the wilderness area.

Although it is as empty as its name suggests, I encountered many Pokémon and some unexpected things.

For example, there are aura Pokémon and dangerous Dynamax nests everywhere.

With the assistance of Zi Yu, Xu Li simply let Commander Chop pass.

Zi Yu even captured a...Blizzard in the Gigantamax Lair.

An ugly yet cute little girl - Zi Yu commented like this.

However, it can share the responsibility of the "black-hearted cotton" wind fairy in Zi Yu's team very well: two mischievous hearts, one can disgust others, and the other can disgust others + benefit itself.

Xu Li shook his head speechlessly.

After a long journey, Xu Li and Zi Yu successfully returned to Gongmen City.

Xu Li also had to hurry up to start his journey of gaining points.

He also didn't want to not even reach the score requirements to participate in the Pokémon Championship, and be laughed at by Daigo: begging him to open a backdoor for him.

The evening light drifted on the ground, dyeing the stone bricks on the ground of Gongmen City a dim yellow.

"Well, it's time to see you again!" Zi Yu waved her fair hand, hidden in the sleeve of her robe, towards Xu Li. A pink and purple giant wristband was visible on her slender wrist. She smiled and said, "Thank you for your gift. Witness me using it on the battlefield!"

Xu Li smiled but didn't say anything. He simply waved his hand and went towards his resting place.

……

On the second and third days, Xu Li was busy scoring points in the Palace Gate Arena.

He also started training his troops, picking up the Pokémon that had been stored on the outlying islands, and had them line up one by one and participate in the battle one by one.

Shining Void, Flame Horse, Hunting Butterfly, Crouching Wings, Fluttering Wings, and the baby bear who was dragged into the battle even though he was reluctant.

At this time, the last battle Xu Li planned for today was taking place.

"Freeze beam!" he said simply.

On the field, the white and red penguin made of steel narrowed its electronic eyes, opened its mouth wide, and hugged the azure blue package behind it that was like an icy high-tech cannon barrel in front of it.

Subsequently.

boom! boom! boom!

The high-tech barrel continuously and rapidly emitted thick and powerful beams of extremely cold light, bombarding the opponent like a laser weapon - a gorilla.

The grassy field it was driving on was already shattered, and everywhere was extremely cold ice cubes left by the freezing beam. Finally, the Booming King Kong was hit several times in a row, and the drumstick in his hand fell to the ground, losing his ability to fight.

The knocking monkey, who was lying on Xu Li's shoulder and was called out by him to learn, trembled all over when he saw his final form being beaten into that state. He looked at the iron bundle that was slowly returning, full of fear.

Xu Li simply slapped the iron bundle's smooth forehead a few times and said with a smile, "I've learned from Uncle Liu, so I'm different..."

The iron bundle's electronic eyes narrowed, showing a curved pattern, revealing that it was in a good mood after receiving the praise.

"That's right," Xu Li said, "You can use skills without moving your mouth. That's when Liu Bo's messenger bird is exerting its power, and you... are a robot penguin."

After Iron Bundle learned from Liu Bo's messenger bird, its mechanical mouth would habitually open and close every time it released a skill. When it released the freezing beam just now, Xu Li noticed that Iron Bundle's mouth was like a pile driver.

Sometimes I even forget to open my mouth, and the iron bag will close it after I’m stunned.

"Huh?" Tiebaofu didn't understand.

"Forget it." Xu Li was helpless. "As long as you like it."

After finishing the Iron Bag match, Xu Li has achieved eight consecutive victories in the Palace Gate Arena today. Including the previous battles, Xu Li's winning streak has reached twenty-six.

After being promoted to the Super Ball level, the opponents you meet are no longer weak. For example, the Booming Gorilla just now is already considered a master among ordinary trainers.

But the legend of the master of bullying is still circulating in the Gongmen City Arena.

This is true even for the Super Ball rank.

For Xu Li, it was just the difference between ending with one move and ending with many moves. He did not feel any confrontation at all.

After a simple registration with the front desk staff, Xu Li left the Palace Gate Arena.

The midday sun grew stronger and stronger, burning the ground to a scorch.

A slender woman was quietly waiting for Xu Li with her arms crossed.

Her golden hair looked bright in the sunlight and emitted a dazzling glow. When she saw Xu Li, a charming smile quietly bloomed on her fair face.

"Lusamine?" Xu Li was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Why are you here?"

"Can't I be here..." Lusamine showed a resentful expression, her high heels tapping out crisp syllables on the ground. She walked forward and embraced Xu Li's arm without hesitation. "I have been asking around for a long time before I found out you were here."

"You can't contact me?" Xu Li said speechlessly, trying to pull his arm away. But Lusamine had anticipated this and held on tight.

"That way there wouldn't be any surprises!" Lusamine retorted. "Why? Are you unhappy to see that I'm not Zhulan?"

"Indeed." Xu Li said.

"Hmm..." Lusamine smiled nonchalantly, "Then... let me help cheer you up?"

Xu Li didn't respond.

Lusamine, the woman he had fallen in love with for some unknown reason. It seemed like in the future, or perhaps before, he and Lusamine were actually married.

But now Xu Li, at least emotionally, does not have that much affection for her, and is not as close to her as Nazhi or Zhulan.

With such contact, Xu Li could clearly feel the squeeze on his arms and the warmth and softness around him, so he couldn't help but react.

That's why he wanted to keep a certain distance.

Lusamine noticed Xu Li's abnormality and a bright smile appeared on her slightly charming face.

She could naturally sense Xu Li's attitude.

But Lusamine figured it out: time is a very strange thing.

In her mind, Xu Li was naturally the man who gave her infinite warmth and made her unconsciously close to him. He was the man she loved and married.

But that was Xu Li in the future.

And now Xu Li.

She needed to give Xu Li infinite warmth in return, let Xu Li fall in love with her, let Xu Li get familiar with her. In this way, Xu Li would become the man in her memory...

Thinking of this, Lusamine raised the corners of her mouth and looked at the profile of the man in her arms, trying to get closer to him as unnoticeable as possible.

But it was still noticed.

Xu Li pressed his fingers on Lusamine's delicate red lips, feeling the soft and crystal touch.

"Let's go." He said helplessly.

"Hmph~" Lusamine suddenly stuck out her tongue and licked the slightly salty surface of her finger. She looked at Xu Li who decisively pulled his hand away with a victorious expression.

……

"Mr. Xu Li, our CEO wants you to come over."

But before Xu Li and Lusamine had gone far, the orange-haired secretary appeared in front of them. She glanced at them and said.

"Roz?" Xu Li said, "Let's go."

But Olivia said, "Mr. Xu Li, Lord Roz only wants to discuss this with you."

She looked at Lusamine, clearly not wanting her to follow her.

Lusamine's brows knitted together slightly. She was feeling rather upset at being interrupted by a random, unidentified woman while walking down the street with Xu Li, and the fact that she was being so offensive made her feel a bit down.

She is the chairman of the Ether Foundation, known for her strength.

And, Roz?

Lusamine was puzzled, but she didn't say anything.

She was waiting for Xu Li to make a choice.

If he wanted her to leave, she would leave.

"She can follow." Xu Li shrugged. "Roz won't object."

Lusamine smiled.

"...If you're sure." Olivia was stunned for a moment, then led the way without saying a word.

Lords Building, top floor.

"President Lusamine, I didn't expect to see you here." Roz looked at Lusamine who was holding Xu Li's arm, and there was a hint of real surprise hidden in his pretended surprise.

"It seems that you have a good relationship with Mr. Xu Li." Luo Zi pondered for a moment, "Perhaps, we also need the help of the Ether Foundation."

"Oh?" Lusamine smiled. "What...is going on? Can I understand?"

"Of course," Roz said, looking at Xu Li. "Before that, I need to make one thing clear: I sincerely want to cooperate with you. I hope Mr. Xu Li will not have any doubts about me."

"Perhaps Mr. Xu Li, you may think that I might be framing you and be on guard. But I promise I won't do that."

"I sincerely want to save this."

Roz's voice was sincere.

"...Yeah." Xu Li was silent for a moment, "If everything goes according to our words."

"Yes." Roz smiled, somewhat happy.

……

Fist Guanshi, underground, an energy plant.

"Huh!" The two blond men piled boxes of things here. "Hahaha, all our hard work paid off. We finally collected everything!"

"It's up to Roz now!"

"When the Dark Night emerges, we will defeat it with sword and shield! This will naturally prove that our royal family is the true descendant of the legendary hero!"

As he was imagining it, the two blond men walked arm in arm in arm in the direction of leaving the energy plant.

Then...

Bang!

Click!

A thick steel cage fell from the sky. The steel hit the ground with a loud and crisp sound, and instantly trapped the two people inside.

“Ah!” Their eyes widened, realizing something immediately, and they shouted, “Loz! You, you… have no moral integrity! We, we are the royal family of Galar! How dare you, how dare you!!”

……

Lords Building.

Night has quietly fallen, and clusters of neon lights are lit up in Gongmen City, symbolizing the prosperity and abundant resources of Galar's largest city.

Roz looked at the backs of Xu Li and Lusamine who had already left, then looked in the direction of Quanguan City, his eyes gradually filled with confidence of victory and a hint of unknown relief.