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

Ability: Insect Premonition

Moves: Super Absorb, Paralysis Powder, Morning Light, Air Blade, Insect Song, Blow Away, Hold, Energy Ball, Rapid Return, Butterfly Dance

Favorability: 89 (Following you seems pretty good)]

As expected of a Bug-type Pokémon's growth speed, in just three months, it overtook others and squeezed into the first echelon of Xu Li's Pokémon.

With such a big commotion, Xu Li didn't need to continue attracting it, as the King Dragon Scorpion quickly rushed out.

When he saw that it was Xu Li, he immediately became angry.

The two pairs of large pincers were immediately imbued with insect-attribute energy, and they drew a cross and slashed towards Xu Li.

But the greatsword ghost beside Xu Li roared, and two great swords suddenly emerged from the ink-black armor covering his front legs, and he rushed towards the cross scissors of the Dragon King Scorpion covered with water.

Great Sword Demon evolved normally from Twin-Edged Maru during training more than ten days ago. Twin-Edged Maru's original white scallop shell gradually turned into the black armor on Great Sword Demon's head and limbs.

【Big Sword Ghost (Washing Cui)♀

Attributes: Water, Evil

Level: Lv39

Features: Sharp

Moves: Shell Blade, Continuous Slash, Energy Gathering, Secret Sword: Thousand Waves, Super Horn Attack, Swallow Return, Tile Splitting

Favorability: 92 (It wants to protect you forever)]

He mastered a unique move, the Secret Sword: Thousand Waves, which is known for its continuous attacks.

After learning this move, even if Great Sword Demon uses other moves, they will have the flavor of Secret Sword: Thousand Waves.

In addition, it has been integrated with the Shell Bell, which is a scallop shell. Now every attack will have the recovery effect of the Shell Bell.

boom--

The shell of the Dragon King Scorpion collided with the Great Sword Demon's great sword called the Foot Blade, making a sound like metallic collision.

In the first collision, the Great Sword Demon was slightly inferior in strength.

But then, the continuous attacks of the Great Sword Demon's two-legged blades were like waves, which made the Dragon King Scorpion unable to react in time.

In addition, the occasional cold and tricky surprise attack from the Great Sword Demon during the continuous attacks made it difficult for the Dragon King Scorpion to defend itself.

In a hurry, the Dragon King Scorpion withstood the continuous slashing of the Great Sword Ghost and attacked the Great Sword Ghost with a cross poison blade with all his strength.

Only after repelling the Great Sword Ghost did they escape from its attack.

"Alright, Great Sword Demon, let's hand it over to the other companions. You've done a great job."

Xu Li saw the trembling arms of the Great Sword Ghost who had withstood a cross poison blade, and saw that it still wanted to attack, so he immediately dissuaded it.

Although Great Sword Demon is now good enough, the level gap is still indelible.

"Mee~"

The Great Sword Ghost was somewhat unwilling, but still stood beside Xu Li.

The Dragon King Scorpion, who had just defeated the Great Sword Demon, wanted to continue pushing forward, but he kept ignoring the thing that he should not ignore.

"Sylveon, take over!"

"Bu--!"

Sylveon endured the power rising in her body and used the Baton, and a Baton suddenly appeared above her head.

Then, it was transmitted to Arcanine who was accumulating Flare Charge.

In an instant, countless forces flowed into Wind Speed's body.

In game terms, it means attack +6, speed +6, defense +6.

It was obtained by Sylveon using Emulate, imitating Fang's Dragon Dance, and Hunting Swallowtail's learning to Harden during the Shell Cocoon period.

Now, all of it has flowed into Wind Speed's body.

"Arcane, use Flare Charge as much as you can!!"

“Wow—woo!”

The energy accumulated in Arcanine's body suddenly exploded, and with flames burning all over its body, it rushed towards the Dragon King Scorpion that was facing Arcanine sideways.

During the sprint, the originally gray-red body suddenly burst into golden light, and even the flames on its body turned golden, making its momentum like a demon god descended to the world.

凨——!!

Unlike the last time when it just knocked the King Scorpion away, this time, the flames overflowing from Arcanine directly enveloped the King Scorpion.

The Dragon King Scorpion only felt a heat wave covering its side and then lost consciousness.

And Xu Li’s perspective.

After Arcanine hit the King Scorpion, it was as if it hit the air and its speed did not change at all.

In this way, he carried the King Dragon Scorpion and rushed into the distance until only a golden flame could be seen in the distance.

"Hooooo——"

After a moment, Windspeed, having returned to its original state, limped back.

He roared happily at Xu Li.

Xu Li knew that this meant that the Dragon King Scorpion no longer existed.

……

Return to Xu Li’s residence at the foot of the Long-tailed Monster Hand Mountain.

Xu Li gave Arcanine a full body check, and only the whole body was stretched due to the power beyond the body that was unleashed by the Dragon King Scorpion.

At present, it is not clear whether accepting the violent power belonging to the king has any bad effect on Arcanine.

Chapter 63: Team Galaxy's Request, Huo Xia? Xiao Zhao?

Windy avenged his mother's murder, and the island king of the Ultramarine Coast was also pacified.

It seems that there is no purpose in the Ultramarine Coast anymore.

So, after another month of trading with the three bees at the foot of the Long-tailed Monster Hand Mountain, Xu Li once again set foot on the land of Zhuqing Village.

When he came back this time, Xu Li felt that the atmosphere in Zhuqing Village seemed to have changed.

Although people looked the same, Xu Li felt that the villagers were in a hurry, and there was no longer the relaxed chatting scene like the previous times Xu Li came back.

Just as Xu Li was thinking about this subtle change, a surprised female voice shouted and made Xu Li stop thinking.

"Xu Li!! You're finally back!"

Looking towards the source of the sound, the first thing that caught my eye was the fiery red hair.

"Huo Xia?" Xu Li called out in confusion.

"Oh! It seems you still remember me." The girl was very excited.

At this time, she was not wearing the slightly old-fashioned King Kong team uniform that Xu Li remembered, but a reddish-brown patterned travel uniform, similar to a kimono.

A pair of white thighs were revealed under the red hem.

Seeing Xu Li looking at her clothes, Huo Xia didn't mind. Instead, she opened her body to let Xu Li see more conveniently and said:

"How about this one? This is the latest style from Zhuqing Village. I think it's the best looking."

It’s indeed okay, but isn’t it cold?

After returning from the warm Blue Coast, Xu Li felt that Zhuqing Village was quite cold.

"Although he is different from the capable King Kong team leader Huo Xia in my impression," Xu Li nodded formally.

Seeing Huo Xia staring at him without blinking, he continued, "But I quite like it."

"Is that so?!" Huo Xia laughed happily. Maybe it was because of the excitement, but her face turned slightly red. She moved closer to Xu Li with excitement.

But Xu Li quietly avoided him without leaving a trace. Looking at the scissors pattern on the house behind Huo Xia, he asked knowingly, "Huo Xia, what's the matter with you coming to Zhuqing Village?"

"I've opened a barber shop in Zhuqing Village. I'll take you to see it!"

Unable to get what he wanted, Huo Xia could only turn around, put his hands behind his back and walked into the barber shop with light steps.

Xu Li had no choice but to follow. Along the way, Huo Xia kept talking about how Xu Li pacified the Queen of Shandao.

"Did you know? That famously stubborn Yu Pu actually came to apologize to me and even took the initiative to take on some of the responsibilities of caring for the Queen of the Mountain Road."

"That's why I have time to come to Zhuqing Village, so I'm now the manager of this barber shop and also the manager in charge of the Mountain Road Queen."

Seeing Xu Li come to a seat, Huo Xia's true intention came to light. He quickly pushed Xu Li to the seat and immediately took out the barber tools.

"I've been waiting for this moment for four months, Xu Li. Let me give you a haircut. I'll make you look great!"

Xu Li was pushed onto the seat without resistance. Seeing Huo Xia's attitude, he nodded helplessly.

It just so happened that during the four months in the Ultramarine Coast, in order to improve the strength of the Pokémon, Xu Li didn't pay attention to his hairstyle. He usually just casually brushed his bangs to the sides.

"Hehehe~ Then I'll start," Huo Xia laughed meaninglessly and started her haircut.

After a while, the haircut was completed.

"Xu Li, you look great now!" Huo Xia looked at his results with satisfaction.

Xu Li also looked at himself in the mirror. Huo Xia's craftsmanship was indeed good.

Without being modest, I have to say that with this face of mine, I am indeed quite handsome.

……

After parting with Huo Xia, Xu Li returned to his home in Zhuqing Village.

Just when he was about to take a break, Xingyue, who knew that Xu Li had returned, invited him to the investigation team's office.

As before, Dr. Laben was there, and…

Xu Li looked at Magamu who was standing next to him, wearing a coat and looking like a big boss.

At this time, Magamu was looking at Xu Li with a complicated look. How to put it, it was the kind of look that feels you are annoying, but you have to go along with it.

Seeing Xu Li coming, Xingyue, who was still meticulously dressed at her desk, said:

"Xu Li, I heard that you helped the Pearl Team pacify the King of the Island."

Xu Li nodded.

"I'll get straight to the point, Xu Li. Our Galaxy team needs your help." Xingyue stood up and bowed slightly to Xu Li before saying:

"Since our conversation four months ago, we at Team Galaxy have been trying to tame the Forest King, Axe Mantis, but with limited success."

"So, we want to ask for your help and teach us how to deal with this situation. We are willing to pay any price."

What does this mean? It doesn't mean Xu Li should pacify the Splitting Axe Mantis directly, but rather that he should help Team Galaxy pacify the Splitting Axe Mantis?

Xu Li thought for a while before saying, "First, tell me what happened when you were trying to pacify the rebels."

Xingyue smiled bitterly and said, "There are many situations, but the one that has the greatest impact is that the Pokémon of our investigation team can't muster the courage to resist the king's pressure, and naturally they are unable to pacify the king."

"This made us very frustrated. Furthermore, as word of this incident spread, rumors gradually spread throughout the village, saying that Team Galactic had angered the Sinnoh Lord, and that was why Splitting Mantis was sent to punish us. Even many people within Team Galactic believed this rumor."

"So we need you to teach us how to pacify the Forest King in order to maintain the stability of Zhuqing Village and Team Galaxy."

Listening to the difficulties faced by the Galaxy team, Xu Li curled his lips. Could it be like this?

"My reward has many conditions, right?" Xu Li said.

"Just tell me! We, Team Galaxy, will definitely satisfy you, as long as Team Galaxy succeeds in pacifying the King of the Forest."

Xu Li immediately put forward many conditions without any hesitation. Although some of the conditions were too outrageous and the Galaxy team had to bargain over them, the Galaxy team agreed to most of them.

For example, there was an unlimited supply of tree fruits, Xu Li had priority in choosing precious items, and even part of the land next to Xu Li's home in Zhuqing Village...

And the supreme command of this pacification operation.

Although the Galaxy team can meet these conditions, it will be painful, which shows how urgent the situation of the Galaxy team is.