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

Then he summoned Arcanine, who responded with a loud and reliable bark. Its massive body lowered slightly, allowing Xu Li to easily leap onto its broad back with Gardevoir and Sylveon.

Xu Li rarely chooses to ride Arcanine. Although Arcanine's short-range acceleration is much faster than that of Blazebrook, Arcanine is not very good at long-distance running. If it carries a weight on its back, it will be even more tiring.

But when the Blaze Horse cannot be ridden, Xu Li only has Windy Dog to help him move.

……

Next, Fairy Eevee was still praying for healing for Gardevoir, while Arcanine carried them and walked slowly on the pure white frozen soil.

Xu Li finally identified the direction and headed to the nearest snowfield base first, wanting to see if the snowfield base had medical facilities to treat Gardevoir.

But Xu Li was disappointed. Due to the harsh environment of pure white permafrost, almost no investigators came to the snowfield base, so it was only equipped with one nurse from the medical team.

The level of treatment he can get is not as good as Xu Li's.

So, after Xu Li called the four lost Vulpix back to Yaang, he took some medicine from the snow base and left with Yaang's gratitude.

He changed direction and headed for the location that Gardevoir had passed on to him before he fell, the heart-shaped rock mountain.

This should be where Gardevoir lives. But Xu Li has no idea what's going on inside.

Although I don't know why Gardevoir is so persistent in going to this place, I'll go and take a look first.

……

Heart-shaped Rock Mountain is also a snowy place, and perhaps there are more evergreen trees covered with snow than other places in the pure white frozen land.

Xu Li didn't know why the Heart-Shaped Rock Mountain was called this name. He looked at it on the map and when he arrived at the site, he didn't find any heart shape at all.

With the help of Gyarados, Xu Li took Gardevoir and Sylveon who was still healing it across a cold river and entered the heart-shaped rock mountain.

There aren't many types of Pokémon living here.

There is the hairy-headed eagle, the two-tailed monster-hand, and the timid Larulas hiding in the grass and secretly looking over here.

When seeing the seriously injured Gardevoir next to Xu Li, Ralts screamed in surprise, and without caring about Xu Li, the stranger who frightened it, it hurried forward to check the situation.

"La...Lalu..."

Seeing such injuries, the Larulas was so anxious that he didn't know what to do, and tears unconsciously flowed from his eyes covered by his hair.

The screams it makes also attract its companions.

In an instant, seven or eight skinny Ralts and a Kirlia rushed out, ignoring Xu Li beside Gardevoir, and only saw the seriously injured Gardevoir.

One of the Kirliaos had pink energy emitting from the red horns on both sides of its head, and was trying to use its tiny healing waves to heal Gardevoir.

But this healing wave seemed to be ineffective, and it made Kirlia's eyes dim. They didn't know what to do.

Only when the Gardevoir clan evolves into Gardevoir will they undergo transformation. Otherwise, their racial abilities will be weak, not good at fighting, and at most can only teleport to escape the enemy's pursuit.

But what's the point of just running away?

On this pure white frozen land, powerful enemies abound, whether it is the Niura clan active in the mountain roads or the Ice Ghost Guards wandering in the snow, they can easily persecute them.

They could only hide again and again, and finally hid in this heart-shaped rock mountain at the edge of the pure white permafrost, which was separated from most of the permafrost by a river. They had no food and no stable shelter.

Under such conditions, the elder sister transformed into Gardevoir, barely giving them a glimmer of hope.

But now... this hope seems to be shattered.

……

On the other side, Xu Li looked at the thin bodies of the Ralts surrounding Gardevoir, and finally understood why Gardevoir was holding those energy blocks tightly and why he came here by himself.

At that moment, Xu Li said softly: "I have temporarily stabilized Gardevoir's injuries. She only needs some time to recuperate and will wake up soon. During this time, I will take care of you."

"These energy blocks are brought to you by Gardevoir. Fill your stomach first." Xu Li said as he took out more energy blocks.

"Buyi!"

Sylveon on the side also guaranteed that, out of the responsibility of meeting Gardevoir, and Gardevoir's identity as the benefactor who saved Xu Li's life, Sylveon had a very high liking for Gardevoir.

At this time, Ralts and Kirlia realized that it was Xu Li and Sylveon who brought Gardevoir here.

Larulas can keenly use the red horns on its heads to perceive the emotions of Pokémon or humans towards them, and feeling the kindness coming from Xu Li, they all felt relieved and accepted the energy blocks.

The magic of the energy blocks also exploded in the long-hungry bodies of Larulas and Chirulia, allowing them to temporarily forget their troubles and concentrate on eating.

……

In this way, Xu Li took care of the Larulas tribe for five days.

During these five days, Xu Li gained enough trust from the Larulas and Kirlia.

There are no entertainment activities in this desolate and snowy place.

And now, what the Larulas like most is to listen to Xu Li telling stories in a temporary hut.

"And so, with Pidgeot as his companion, Ash once again embarks on a journey to the next destination with Pikachu..."

In the room, Sylveon was lying on Xu Li's legs, surrounded by Ralts and Xu Li's Alola Vulpix, Bear Baby, Lilyroot, Gummy, Paras and other spectators, all looking at Xu Li with eager eyes, looking forward to the protagonist's subsequent adventures.

At this time, on the other side of the room, Xu Li was on the makeshift bed.

Gardevoir's eyes slowly opened.

These days, she has heard a lot of stories along the way.

Chapter 71: Another Abducted Clan

"After evolving to protect the Pidgeots, Pidgeot finally defeated the Toucan that had been bullying them, and had a joyful party with everyone in Viridian Forest."

"Finally, Pidgeot, with his strength greatly increased, bids farewell to his companions in the forest and once again embarks on a journey to the next championship with his trainer, Ash."

"Okay, that's all for this part of the story. It's time for lunch, Larulas."

Xu Li finished telling the story for the morning, and Gardevoir slowly got up from the bed made of several wooden boards.

In fact, Gardevoir was already able to move when Xu Li just started telling the story in the morning.

But in order to let its younger brothers and sisters finish listening to the story, it chose to wake up when Xu Li finished telling the story.

Well... that's not what I want to hear.

"Lalu!!"

A Ralts who noticed Gardevoir slowly getting up cried out in surprise, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

All of a sudden, the Ralts surrounded Gardevoir, chattering and expressing their concern for sister Gardevoir.

There was also a Ralts holding an energy block and handing it to Gardevoir.

This is what it usually saves, just to keep it for sister Gardevoir.

During the few days that Gardevoir was in a coma, the Ralts were very worried. Apart from listening to Xu Li's stories, they also looked after Gardevoir with Xu Li, actively sharing a lot of the work.

Gardevoir was unconscious for a moment, so even the delicious energy cubes didn't taste that good to them.

"You finally woke up! Gardevoir." Xu Li wanted to go forward to check the situation.

Even though the surrounding Ralts really wanted to get closer to Gardevoir, they all spontaneously made room for Xu Li.

Every Ralts has witnessed what Xu Li has done in the past few days, whether it is the supply of energy blocks, the interesting stories, or the fact that Gardevoir's condition is getting better and better under Xu Li's care, all of these are particularly touching the hearts of the Ralts.

So the Ralts also like Xu Li very much, ranking second after sister Gardevoir.

Xu Li finally checked on Gardevoir's condition. With Xu Li's free medicine over the past few days, Gardevoir's injuries recovered quickly, and even the white hem of its skirt was restored.

"Thanks!"

A sentence suddenly popped up in Xu Li's mind, making Xu Li look up at Gardevoir in surprise.

"Did you say that just now?"

Gardevoir smiled gently and nodded. Not only did Ralts and the others witness Xu Li's actions, but Gardevoir also retained its perception of the outside world while in a coma.

After all, how can you rashly put yourself in the hands of others without taking any precautions?

Even though it was the first time she was unconscious like this, and the first time she had such close contact with humans, Gardevoir still thought about how to guard against others.

But Xu Li's subsequent actions undoubtedly reassured Gardevoir, so she didn't have to force herself to wake up, and quietly recovered from her injuries with the help of Xu Li's medicine.

Not wanting to save Xu Li in vain, Gardevoir moved its body, although it did not expect the consequences to be so serious.

At that time, I only thought that after rescuing them, I should be able to get some more energy blocks. After all, the group of Larulas surrounding me after breakfast were very hungry at that time.

Gardevoir tried to move her body to get out of bed and stand, but she stumbled and almost fell, and was supported by Xu Li.

Xu Li said, "You still need to rest. Don't worry, I won't leave so soon. Let me take care of the Larulas."

“…Okay.” After a moment of silence, Xu Li heard Gardevoir’s muffled response in his mind, and then Gardevoir lay back on the bed.

Not knowing which sentence made Gardevoir depressed, Xu Li patted his head.

……

In the next few days, Xu Li continued to take care of the Larulas as usual.

The awakening of Gardevoir and the changes brought about by Xu Li's arrival, the two joys overlapped with each other, making the Ralts feel that this period of time was as beautiful as a dream.

Gardevoir's physical condition is getting better and better, and it has gradually recovered its strength before the injury. It can leave Xu Li's care and move freely.

Xu Li's storytelling session also had a dignified audience member.

That day, after telling Xiaozhi's story as usual, Xu Li found an excuse to let Ralts and the others leave, leaving only Gardevoir.

Xu Li said: "Gardevoir, I may have to leave during this period."

Gardevoir was stunned for a moment and wanted to speak to keep him, but after thinking for a while, its ruby-like eyes gradually dimmed.

Yes, even though Xu Li brought changes to them, these changes did not belong to the Larulas clan after all, and it could not be stopped from leaving.

Perhaps it is the wonderful time these days that has given me this extravagant hope.

“…Okay.” Xu Li heard the same muffled answer from Gardevoir a few days ago in his mind, which made Xu Li stunned for a moment.

He quickly said, "What I mean is, are you willing to stay with us? Leaving this freezing white frozen land with the Lalulas will at least allow your tribe to prosper. This place is really not suitable for you to survive."

During this period, Xu Li also became clear about the situation of the Gardevoir clan.

Since birth, we have opened our eyes in this pure white frozen soil, forced to live in this ice and snow, struggling to survive.

If Gardevoir had not evolved in desperate situations, perhaps Ralts would have been annihilated in the snow.

So, Xu Li came up with the idea of ​​taking Gardevoir and the others away from here.

Hearing Xu Li's words, Gardevoir was stunned for a moment. Where else could it go if it left here? The Heart-Shaped Rock Mountain was already the safest place in Gardevoir's mind.

And, Xu Li said he wanted to be with me? To make the tribe more prosperous? Does this mean... mating?

For some reason, Gardevoir felt her body turn red and her head became confused.

She heard that only through mating can new Larulas be born, and that was how she was born. Should she agree?

And in order to let the Ralts eat energy cubes every day, mating with Xu Li... is not impossible.

Just when Gardevoir's mind was a little confused, Xu Li saw that Gardevoir didn't speak, and continued:

"I've thought of a few good ideas..."

Xu Li told all his thoughts during this period, which were all good places for the Larulas tribe.

Including Dr. Laben's research area in Zhuqing Village, the Obsidian Fields, the Ultramarine Coast, habitats that are many times better than the pure white permafrost environment, and the home in Zhuqing Village where he lives with Xu Li.

After Xu Li finished talking about these plans, he saw that Gardevoir was still thinking, so he asked, "I think these places are better than this heart-shaped rock mountain. Are you willing to leave here?"

"I... do!" Suddenly, Gardevoir's voice with a determined expression sounded in Xu Li's mind.

Xu Li replied without hesitation: "Okay! Then where do you choose to go, Gardevoir?"

Xu Li naturally hoped that Gardevoir would choose his own home. Xu Li knew that making Gardevoir his Pokémon had to be done step by step.

No matter which location he chooses, Xu Li can continue to contact Gardevoir.

But what Xu Li didn't expect was that he just wanted Gardevoir to be his Pokémon, but Gardevoir had already thought of the end.

Gardevoir realized something, and its fair face quickly turned red. It quickly recalled the place Xu Li had just described.

Gardevoir felt that his brain had never worked so fast.

But Gardevoir still felt unfamiliar with places like Professor Laben's research area, the Obsidian Fields, and the Ultramarine Coast. After much thought, she could only choose to be with Xu Li.

If the Larulas eavesdropping outside the door were asked to choose, they would definitely choose this.

"Can we…stay with you?"