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

"Chimi, chimi!" The baby bear also nodded.

“Goohoo—”

He Yue was stunned for a moment.

Then he slowly stretched out his thick bear paw, touched the Poké Ball that Xu Li took out, and then turned into white light and entered it.

……

the next day.

After having breakfast at the community center, I picked up Gengar, Ursa Major, etc., who were sent to the entrance of Komeito Hall for treatment by the somewhat tough Miss Joy.

The summer camp is over and many people from Blueberry Academy have already left.

However, Bai Leya and Zi Yu have not left yet.

Zi Yu looked at Tao Dailang, who was held in Gengar's hand like a 'grenade', and blinked curiously.

Bai Leya once invited Xu Li to investigate the Crystal Light Pool in Beishang Township, but Xu Li declined as he planned to go to the Eternal Forest. It was Zi Yu who accompanied her.

And Zi Yu also got a Pokémon - Chou Chou.

Looking at the ugly creature spitting bubbles aimlessly in the water tank in front of him, Xu Li smiled with interest, took out an energy cube and threw it in, saying, "It will definitely be a beautiful creature in the future."

Zi Yu rubbed his head and replied with a smile, "Yeah! I've seen its parents, Mienasi, they are so beautiful!"

The chou chou fish blew bubbles in confusion, but its mouth kept moving as it ate the energy cube. Soon, it finished eating and anxiously turned around in the tank, only to be fed again by Xu Li.

Tao Dailang watched enviously from the side, smacking his lips, very envious.

It had already tasted the deliciousness of the energy cube, but Xu Li only gave it a small portion, which made it even more uncomfortable and it longed for the energy cube.

After a leisurely breakfast, I went to the bald administrator to "learn" about the affairs of the "Evil Square".

Xu Li planned to leave here.

But before leaving, something happened - Wu Li, this somewhat 'timid' guy, actually plucked up the courage to challenge Xu Li.

Danyu encouraged him from behind: "Come on, teach this guy a lesson and beat him!"

Wu Li shuddered: "Win, I can't win..."

Danyu covered her forehead helplessly.

Of course he won't win, but how can he lose his momentum like this! ... With her brother's personality, she really doesn't know how to shut herself up in the future.

We found an open space at random and the battle began.

Wu Li sent out Tailstand. This dark brown Pokémon used its tail to raise its body high, and raised its short arms in the direction of Xu Li, showing its strength.

This is completely different from Wu Li's current personality.

Xu Li sent out the baby bear.

It was licking the crystal honey in its palm when Xu Li called its number in a daze. It had no choice but to move its round body and stand on the stage.

So, facing the projectile, Odachi waved his little fist, and the baby bear—

Crouching and defending with your head in your hands.

In response to Odachi's attack, he passively accepted it, as if he was being bullied.

Xu Li: “…”

He covered his forehead, feeling helpless about the baby bear's behavior.

It is definitely not afraid of its opponents, and even an attack from its tail may not hurt it at all.

As for why I did this...

"Roar--!!"

The moon bear suddenly roared and rushed over, wanting to protect the bear cub, the one who had shared Jingjing Honey with him yesterday and said he would protect it.

The sudden roar and the terrifying huge body of the Heyue Bear, which was full of pressure, suddenly rushed towards them, frightened almost everyone present.

Danyu was frightened and tried to protect Wuli.

Wu Li was stunned, and even Wei Li, who had come to the baby bear's side, became limp under this pressure, and his fists on the baby bear were weak and limp.

Zi Yu also looked at Xu Li nervously. Although she had great confidence in Xu Li, He Yuexiong was indeed too ferocious.

You can follow——

"Stop!"

Xu Li suddenly shouted sternly.

The running He Yue Xiong was stunned for a moment, then dragged its huge body to the brakes. After plowing a large furrow in the ground, it finally came to a difficult stop and looked at Xu Li in confusion.

But Xu Li looked at the baby bear.

It blinked and raised its head, as if realizing its mistake. It stomped to Xu Li's feet, picked up his trouser legs, and began to look at him eagerly, acting pitifully.

"I've stopped your Jing Jing Honey," Xu Li said, then softened his tone. "Actually, if you don't want to fight, you can just refuse. I won't be angry. But since we're on the field... you can't do this."

"I know your intentions clearly. But this is disrespectful to both He Yuexiong and your opponent, Wu Li."

The baby bear was instantly petrified, and the only thing that rang in its mind was Xu Li's first words: Stop the Jingjing Honey... Stop the Jingjing Honey...

Without Jingjing Honey, that would be a severe punishment for it!

"Chi, chi..."

It anxiously tugged at Xu Li's trouser legs, expressing its awareness of its mistake and wanting Xu Li to rescind the punishment. But Xu Li ignored it, so it had no choice but to return to the court dejectedly.

The moon bear looked a little dazed.

Wasn’t the baby bear bullied?

It has always stayed in the permanent forest and has never come into contact with the human world.

All it knew about trainers was bits and pieces of information from people who had passed through the Eternal Forest. And its knowledge of battles was limited to the kind of real battles in the wild over food, with no concept of sparring.

Xu Li also realized this problem. What if the Moon Bear were to fight him in the future? He would kill his opponent with a single slap without holding back...

However, this can be instilled slowly. Xu Li just explained it briefly to He Yuexiong and then looked back at the field.

"Sorry. My Pokémon had a minor issue. Do you want to continue the battle?"

At this time, Danyu and Wuli were a little dazed.

They looked in disbelief at the fierce-looking He Yue Xiong who was squatting obediently in front of Xu Li. If this guy had really rushed over... they might really...

Then look at the baby bear standing on the field with a sad face.

They couldn't help but think.

Is this guy the siren of that vicious Pokémon?!

Wu Li swallowed his dry throat and mustered up the courage to stand on the field. He commanded, "Odachi, let's continue the fight. Use wrestling!"

Odachi thought about the scene where the black moon bear came rushing towards him as soon as he attacked the baby bear.

It walked hesitantly to the baby bear, stretched out its hand, and hit it lightly with a little hesitation.

slap~

The baby bear blinked his eyes, feeling the gentle force.

"Jimi?"

It also stretched out its bear paw and symbolically hit Wei Li.

Weili was startled for a moment, then weakly stretched out his hand. Baby Bear was startled again, then gently stretched out his chubby paw again.

Xu Li: “…”

Fine.

At least this time, He Yuexiong was not allowed to break into the field to play as a substitute, and the opponent was willing.

So in the end, this battle became——

The baby bear let Oli lick his bear paw, which had been soaked in crystal honey and marinated in flavor. Oli then took out some dried fruit from his fluffy tail and shared it with the baby bear.

It has become a gathering for sharing food.

The battle had to end like this. At the end of the battle, Odachi even reluctantly made a promise with the bear cub to meet again and share food...

Xu Li shook his head helplessly.

She also made the decision on behalf of the baby bear and gave the baby bear's next month's supply of Jingjing Honey to Wu Li's tail as a gift.

Wu Li had no choice but to accept it on behalf of Oli with thanks.

The baby bear was petrified again. It stared blankly at Wei Li holding the big jar of crystal honey, and saw Wei Li waving goodbye to it happily.

The baby bear could only respond to Wei Li's farewell with a sad face and a forced smile.

It also seems like a farewell to his future sweetheart.

Chapter 226 Xijiana: Then I want to eat too!

"Zhulan, I miss you so much!"

In the evening, leave the island.

The light of the setting sun casts a reddish hue on the surrounding lake surface.

As soon as Xu Li got off Milton, he saw the woman standing aside, as if waiting for her husband to come home.

The two black ornaments on her ears made her long golden hair more dazzling. On her fair and delicate face, she looked at the man walking towards her with a smile in her eyes, and gently spread her arms.

Xu Li took the opportunity to hug Zhulan, feeling her warm body and gentle fragrance.

"Miss me?" Zhulan's eyes were smiling, but her words were filled with resentment. "So that's why you haven't come back for so long? I heard that you've done a lot of 'big things' and become a 'hero' again... But you promised me that you would come to such a dangerous place..."

"Uh..." Xu Li buried his head in Zhu Lan's neck and exhaled, but could only say reluctantly, "I can't either, well... at least nothing happened to me, right?"

"Yes, yes... My Ali has become the 'hero' of Galar again." Zhulan felt the warmth of Xu Li's breath on her neck, which brought a tingling sensation. Her face flushed slightly, but she looked at Xu Li seriously, "But what if... I don't want anything to happen to you."

"Of course there won't be any accidents." Xu Li said softly, assuring me, "I won't easily find myself in a dangerous place."

Zhulan was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "Anyway, no matter what I say, it won't change your..."

"No way." Xu Li interrupted, trying to explain, "But I..."

"I miss you too, Ali." Zhulan said softly, "I just don't want to... be like last time again."

Xu Li shut up.

"..."

After a while.

"Yeah." Xu Li hummed softly and just hugged Zhulan's body silently.

……

the next day.

Because of Xu Li's return, the island has become much more lively.

The two loving servants walked up and down happily, taking care of everything with their small bodies.

The moon bear gazed with curiosity and awe at the miraculous tree in the center, then was dragged around by the baby bear. Urgury and Diancie were also visiting Xu Li's home for the first time, and they curiously watched the beautiful flowers "Praising the Sun."

The Roentgen cat was amusing itself on the grass playing with a Frisbee, occasionally rolling over to expose its belly.

Yaya was no longer lying on the sofa in front of the TV. It was now lying on Xu Li's lap, with its eyes slightly squinted, looking so leisurely.

Xu Li, who had suffered a sore back from Zhu Lan's crazy attack last night, had a dazed look in his eyes. He looked at the small lake in front of him and stroked the fishing rod in his hand.

Next to Xu Li, a Galar Slowpoke lay on its back, its pink belly exposed, staring blankly at the blue sky. It was thinking, its yellow tail dangling subconsciously at the water's edge, as if it were fishing.

Next to him, the five Mariloos who lived by the lake ran around, helping Xu Li arrange his bait and tackle. Once they were done, they sat in a row beside Xu Li, curiously gazing at the buoy floating in the water.

Whizzing--

Suddenly.

The boom in Xu Li's hand moved, and he subconsciously pulled it up.

The water splashed everywhere, and what was rising from the air along with the scattered water streams was the dark-colored ancient coelacanth.