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

Picking up Sylveon amidst its puzzled voice, Xu Li slowly said, "Actually, I went to a place called Xi Cui... Yes, that Xi Cui you are thinking of..."

Xu Li focused on recounting many of his unique experiences in Xicui, as well as his general experience of how he met Eevee, Arcanine and other companions.

Without saying much about the other members of the Galaxy Team, Zhulan only knew that Xu Li, with the help of everyone, subdued the Gods of Time and Space and returned here.

"So, now...A-Li is three years younger than me!?" After hearing that Xu Li had only been in Xicui for two years, but five years had passed in reality, Zhulan stared at Xu Li and murmured.

"Hmm..." Although Xu Li wanted to deny it, it was indeed the fact.

Before going to Xi Cui, Xu Li should have been a little older than Zhu Lan, but the difference was not that big. Unexpectedly, after going through Xi Cui... there was a gap in age.

Fortunately, Xu Li's body has developed well. If Xu Li hadn't said it himself, no one would have realized that Xu Li is actually not that old now.

"So now, Ali, do you have to call me Sister Zhulan?" Zhulan suddenly smiled and leaned closer to Xu Li.

The fair skin under the loose clothes was close to Xu Li, with long and soft golden hair hanging down, and the delicate face was full of smiles.

"No!" Xu Li suddenly reached out and rubbed Zhulan's long golden hair hard, making it a mess. She pursed her lips, her eyes full of confusion.

"..."

After a while.

"Really? If you don't want to scream, then don't scream..." Zhu Lan covered her messy hair. She remembered that Xu Li had rubbed her like this when they were little. She unconsciously returned to her previous coquettish tone, "Let me tell you about my experience..."

"Okay." Xu Li nodded with a smile.

In this way, the two of them talked until very late at night and fell asleep in the same bed without realizing it.

When they woke up in the morning, the two yawned and smiled at each other, as if they were back in their childhood.

"Buyi!"

Fairy Eevee was very dissatisfied. It had listened to the conversation all night and was confused. It was obvious that Xu Li's time at night was its own.

He was sulking and feeling angry.

"Bu-yi~yi~"

But it broke after being rubbed a few times by Xu Li, and she could only bury her head in Xu Li's chest and act coquettishly.

……

The work today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow is still to purify the dark Pokémon by the fountain.

Lei Gong still guards the spring diligently and maintains order.

The alliance members present were accustomed to the presence of Lei Gong, and purified batches of Poké Balls in an orderly manner.

Xu Li's Fire Rock Rat was also purified.

After regaining consciousness, the Fire Rat had a red flame on its head representing excitement, and ran towards Xu Li happily.

"Fire Rock Rat, congratulations!" Xu Li caught the Fire Rock Rat with a smile and quietly avoided the flames on its body.

Xu Li had mastered this trick when he was interacting with the little flame monkey.

The flames of Infernape and Rock Rats are not like those of Infernape, where you won't be burned as long as you ignore them.

Their flames are always extremely hot no matter the circumstances.

but……

Xu Li remembered the fireball rat that Xi Cui had in the same batch as the water otter and Xiao Zhao's Mumu Owl.

Later, it evolved into a fiery beast with Xi Cui characteristics. Dr. Laben and Xu Li were both present and conducted special research on it.

It is said that it was influenced by the aura of dead Pokémon at the center of the Cleansed Crown Mountain and gained the ghost attribute.

If possible, Xu Li would rather evolve his Fire Rock Rat into Xi Cui.

……

A few days passed in a flash.

Today was the last batch of dark Pokémon that was collected and purified.

Most of the dark Pokémon that were purified earlier have been released or adopted. The League has a qualified procedure in this regard, even in the Ouray region where there is no Pokémon League.

As the last batch of dark Pokémon were purified, Lei Gong slowly walked towards Xu Li and Zhu Lan.

"roar~"

He roared softly, thanked the two of them, then looked at Xu Li deeply and turned around.

After a few big jumps, it disappeared from Xu Li's sight.

"Goodbye."

Xu Li smiled softly and waved in the direction where Lei Gong left.

Then he remembered something and looked at his waist.

Lei Gong's Poké Ball seemed to still be in his hand...

Chapter 79 Return to Sinnoh

In the sacred forest of Agate Village.

All the dark Pokémon were purified, and the Alliance members present began to clean up the scene and do the final work.

About to leave the Oure area.

Xu Li looked at Celebi who was playing with Bayleaf and called them over.

Bayleaf immediately stopped chasing Celebi and ran over happily, with Celebi following closely behind.

After rubbing the well-behaved bay leaf, Xu Li looked at Celebi.

"Compare?"

Celebi blinked his big eyes and looked at Xu Li with some confusion.

"We'll be leaving here soon, what about you, Celebi?"

"Bi~" After thinking for a moment, Celebi nodded in understanding.

Then, green star-like spots of light surrounded Xu Li and the laurel leaves.

"What is this?" Xu Li asked in confusion.

"Bi!" Celebi explained that this was the mark Celebi made for Xu Li, so he could find you anytime!

Xu Li blinked and looked at the surrounding forest.

For some reason, it felt that this forest seemed very familiar.

"This..." Xu Li expressed his doubts.

"Bili!" Celebi put his hands on his hips and said that Xu Li was Celebi's friend and naturally also a friend of the forest.

"Is that so?" Although Xu Li still didn't know what was going on, he thought it was at least a good thing and nodded, "Then you guys can continue playing."

Just as Xu Li was about to take a step to find Zhulan, he felt a soft touch on his feet.

"Mea~"

The sheep lowered its head, its fur in a ball, and looked at him aggrievedly, tears in its eyes.

Meliyang, who had just been purified, happily found Xu Li to take care of him, but was kicked as soon as he arrived.

Meeli Sheep felt very aggrieved. Humph, if you kick Meeli Sheep, you will be like kicking cotton.

It's soft and won't hurt your feet.

"Okay, okay, it doesn't hurt, Maeliyang."

Seeing Meeli Sheep's expression, Xu Li couldn't help laughing and quickly comforted it, rubbing its face.

Crispy and numb.

"Mee!"

It seems that Xu Li's method is also good. Meliyang narrowed his eyes and forgave Xu Li.

After all, if he doesn't forgive her, Meliyang will use practical actions to tell Xu Li that the consequence of bullying Meliyang is that nothing will happen!

……

Next, Xu Li left Agate Village.

Celebi also said goodbye to Xu Li at the last moment before Xu Li left.

"Bili!"

First, it lay on the back of the laurel leaf reluctantly, then it flew up and rubbed Xu Li's face.

Then, just like when he appeared, there was a ripple in time and space, and Celebi disappeared in it.

We arrived at the only port in the Ouray region, Sumire Port, and boarded the ship back to the Sinnoh region.

Lying on the highest railing of the ship and looking at the waves representing the sailing, Xu Li's heart was slightly beating.

Thinking about every little thing that happened after coming to the Pokémon world and being adopted by Professor Orchid, this can be considered a true homecoming.

"A Li." Zhu Lan also lay on the guardrail, softly called Xu Li, and showed a faint smile.

"What's wrong?" Xu Li turned to look at Zhulan, her long golden hair fluttering in the sea breeze.

"Call you!" Zhulan said with a smile.

"..."

"How is Xiaoguang?" Xu Li suddenly thought of Xiaoguang.

He also thought of Xiaozhao, who looked almost exactly like Xiaoguang, and wondered where she was now.

I wonder what the scene would be like if Xiaoguang, Platinum, and Xiaozhao met.

"Xiaoguang... should have started traveling by now. Her dream is to become a coordination trainer like her mother!" said Zhulan.

Then, Zhulan continued, "...Xiaoguang must have missed you a lot. He asked me about Brother Xu Li's past every day."

"...What about Nazhi?" Xu Li continued to ask.

"Nazi..." Zhulan hesitated, then said, "I think you should go see Sister Nazi, A-li. She might..."

"That's it..."

"..."

"What kind of life do you plan to live when you go back this time, Ali?" Zhulan suddenly asked.

Xu Li thought about it for a moment, then answered, "Hmm...I didn't expect that."

"A-Li, do you want to be the king? Or... the champion? Then we will work together!" Zhulan said excitedly.

"Being a superstar or a champion must be very busy... I want to be the man behind the champion." Xu Li said.

"..."

There was silence for a while.

“…Which champion?” Zhulan said hesitantly with a red face.

"Who else could it be? Of course it's Zhulan." Xu Li was amused and said while staring at Zhulan.

"..."

Zhulan stopped talking now and stared at the sea, not knowing what she was thinking about. Her face became redder and redder.

The ship moved slowly, and ripples appeared and slowly drifted away into the distance.

……

After sailing for a while, the ship slowly stopped in Binhai City. Then after another trek, Xu Li and Zhu Lan finally returned to Shenhe Town.

Returned to the small house where I had lived for five years.

This cottage has not changed at all since I left and still looks the same.

"Let's go, grandma will definitely be surprised to see you!" Zhulan opened the door and stepped in first.

Xu Li was a beat slower before walking in slowly.

The furnishings in the room remained the same. An old man lay on the sofa, and the wind chimes beside him swayed gently, making a pleasant sound.