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

Friendship of the Seal Clan

[Gained characteristic: Water attribute affinity +1]

What about friendship among the Seal Ball tribe? How is this tribe defined? Does it require a leader Pokémon? Or is it just the tribe itself?

Water Attribute Affinity

[Water-attribute Pokémon's initial favorability towards you increases, making you less susceptible to hostility from Water-attribute Pokémon]

Xu Li felt his eyes become clearer. Looking at the ceiling, he suddenly noticed the details that he had not noticed before. At the same time, he also felt a force coming from his body, transforming himself.

Lying in bed, feeling the changes in my body, I gradually felt sleepy.

Xu Li spent his first peaceful night in Xicui.

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The next day, the clock on the wall showed eight o'clock, and Xu Li was awakened by Dr. Laben knocking on the door.

Early in the morning, Dr. Laben couldn't wait to pull Xu Li, who had just finished washing up, to enter the information in the Pokémon encyclopedia.

Walking on the way to Dr. Laben's office, it was dark because he came back too late yesterday. This was the first time that Xu Li saw the whole picture of Zhuqing Village.

Almost all of them are small bungalows, neatly arranged horizontally or vertically, and there look to be shops on one side of the road.

Although it was early in the morning, many people were up and moving around.

There were caravans transporting goods to Zhuqing Village, people were pickling vegetables and shopping in the store, and in the distance there were large fields where people were already cultivating.

After actually arriving in Xicui, Xu Li discovered that the Xicui area was actually much larger than in the game. The Zhuqing Village was also much larger than in the game, with more people and was more lively than in the game.

As Dr. Laben arrived at the headquarters of Team Galaxy, the most conspicuous and largest building in Zhuqing Village, there was a huge Team Galaxy logo above the gate, and it was looked at from afar by the Magikarp statues on the roofs of the buildings on both sides.

Just as we were about to enter Team Galaxy's headquarters, a girl in an apron suddenly ran over and said:

"This is bad, Doctor! The three Pokémon we sent over for research yesterday have all escaped to the training grounds. Several members of the investigation team have been trying to catch them, but they haven't been able to catch them!"

Chapter 8 Cleansing the Three Cuiyu Family

When we arrived at the training ground, the situation was already a mess.

Several members of the investigation team, wearing blue cotton coats, red scarves around their necks and cloaks extending backwards, were sticking their butts out, searching for fireball rats in the grass.

Owl flew nimbly in the air, occasionally diving into the leaves of trees to avoid the Poké Balls thrown by the on-site investigation team members.

Many Poké Balls had fallen to the ground, and some members of the investigation team even fell down after stepping on a Poké Ball.

The water otter was holding a shell and had just defeated the investigation team member's Geodude. Next to it were the investigation team members holding the swimming ring weasel and the unconscious body of the raccoon, who had obviously also defeated them.

Xu Li, who arrived at the scene, was somewhat surprised to see the performance of the investigation team members. He knew that the level of ancient Cui Xi trainers was relatively low, but he did not expect it to be so exaggerated.

Feeling that it was time to show his value and act cool, Xu Li said to Dr. Laben, "Doctor, let me handle it."

As he spoke, Xu Li took the Poké Ball prepared for the investigation team from the bag next to him, and aimed at the Owl in the air, which was dodging successfully time and time again and making a proud sound.

"Gu~Gu Gu~"

Objectively speaking, this wood owl does not fly very fast, and its body is round, so it is not difficult to aim at.

The only difficulty is that Mumuxiao seems to have mastered the snake-like movement, flying left and right, making it difficult to predict.

Thanks to the sharp eyesight he had gained yesterday, when Xu Li caught sight of the moment when Owl turned around, his upper body leaned back, his body like a fully drawn bow, and then he threw the Poké Ball with all his strength.

bang——

The Poké Ball hit Owl, making a loud bang that could be heard throughout the training ground.

Owl was knocked unconscious in the air, then caught in the Poké Ball without even shaking it.

The members of the investigation team present were shocked when they saw Xu Li being subdued so easily, as if they were looking at a monster.

"You must be kidding. How can he be so strong?"

"We worked so hard for so long, and this guy came and subdued us with one strike..."

“Who is he!?”

Xu Li ignored their noise and walked straight towards the grass where the fireball rats were.

He released Paras, pointed at the moving grass, and commanded, "Mushroom spores, expand the range."

Upon hearing the command, Paras spores with a strong hypnotic smell sprayed from his back, covering the large patch of grass. Soon, the moving grass stopped moving.

"Pie! Pie~"

Paras crawled into the grass, picked up the sleeping body of the Fire Mouse with his two big pincers, and held it high in front of Xu Li, looking at Xu Li with shining eyes, as if asking for credit.

Xu Li smiled and said, "I'll give you a snack tonight."

Take out the Poké Ball and capture Charmeleon.

Finally, Xu Li looked at the water otter.

Although the water otter had a good impression of Xu Li for some reason, based on the situation at the scene, he decided to fight first.

When the water otter saw Xu Li looking at him, he quickly raised the shell in his hand and pointed it at Xu Li.

"Meeyo~ha."

"Then let's fight, Growlithe, prepare for battle."

Xu Li released the Growlithe, intending to let him get familiar with the reverse attribute combat.

The water otter paid extra attention to this battle. It took a deep breath and there was a slight air flow around it.

He obviously used a Qi-gathering technique to put himself into a state of mental concentration, making it easier to see through the opponent's weaknesses.

"Catti, Rockfall, Restriction."

Caterpie shook his head, stared at the water otter, and used Rock Slide.

Suddenly, many rocks appeared above the water otter's head and smashed into it.

The water otter used its shell to smash the rocks that hit it, but found that the remaining rocks that did not hit it surrounded it instead. The only opening was in the direction of Growlithe.

The usage of Rockslide was agreed upon by Xu Li and Growlithe. It is used to restrict some flexible Pokémon, forcing them to face Growlithe's terrifying head-on impact.

"Catti, don't hesitate, just close the distance."

Caterpie kicked its calves and rushed straight towards the water otter.

Now the injuries that Growlithe suffered when it met Xu Li are almost healed, and its body has become stronger and more agile after several days of experience and training in the wild.

The water otter knew that it was restricted. It could only stand there with the shell in its hand, staring at the Growlithe.

"Crazy Volt."

Electricity gradually spread from Growlithe's body until it covered its entire body, and it accelerated further and rushed towards the water otter without reservation.

Facing Growlithe, the water otter was not intimidated even though it felt a slight numbing electric current in front of its body. A sharp stream of water condensed on its shell and cut towards Growlithe's crazy Volt.

The two Pokémon collided with each other in a tit-for-tat attack, using mutually restrained moves. The smaller Water Otter was knocked off the rock behind him by Crazy Volt and lost his ability to fight.

Caterpie wasn't feeling well either, his body was slightly bent over, with obvious injuries on his lower abdomen, but he managed to hold on with his strong will.

"Good job, Caty."

Xu Li quickly took out the medicine and treated the injuries of Growlithe.

The girl who had come to deliver the message earlier ran to the water otter and gave it some simple treatment.

At this point, all three Pokémon were recovered.

Dr. Laben looked at Xu Li with shining eyes. He walked over to him and praised him excitedly, "Xu Li, you really give me surprises one after another. Can I invite you to join Team Galaxy? You really meet all the qualities I want in an investigation team. You are simply the perfect member of the investigation team."

"Let's complete the first Pokémon Pokedex together. This is my dream. With your help, Xu Li, I think our efficiency will be amazing!"

As for joining Team Galaxy? Xu Li had already considered this possibility. After a brief thought, he formally replied, "I'm sorry, I decline the offer to join Team Galaxy. However, completing the Pokémon Encyclopedia is truly a great project that will benefit countless future generations. I'm very willing to help you, Doctor."

"I only have a few small requests, such as being able to have a permanent house in Zhuqing Village and using the facilities here normally. I might live here for a long time, and then we can help each other."

Hearing this answer, Dr. Laben didn't seem disappointed at all. Instead, he felt proud that his ideals were recognized. He smiled and said, "Okay, okay. I'll just report the housing issue to the captain. It should be almost no problem. If you have any other needs, please feel free to tell me. After all, we are friends."

"I'm going to Magamu to apply now. I just took back three Pokémon. I bet you're tired. Why don't you take a walk around Zhuqing Village? Come to Team Galactic's headquarters this afternoon. We'll sort out the Pokémon encyclopedia data. Maybe we can even give you some surprises then!"

After saying that, Dr. Laben left in a hurry. After all, listening to Xu Li's answer, Xu Li wanted to live in Zhuqing Village for a long time. If the housing problem was solved for Xu Li, they would have a long time to keep in touch in the future.

After all, Zhuqing Village is the largest human settlement in Xicui.

Looking at Dr. Laben's quick actions, Xu Li was really moved by his enthusiasm. He shook his head helplessly.

But you can't join the Galaxy Team. Not to mention that if you join the Galaxy Team you have to obey the Galaxy Team and be subject to restrictions.

As for Magamu's attitude towards players in the game, and his behavior of driving players out of Zhuqing Village after something happened, ordinary people might lose their lives if they were in the wilderness. Xu Li was very disgusted when playing the game.

Maybe Magamaki has good intentions, and the rest of Team Galaxy is kind too.

But joining the Galaxy team is obviously full of troubles. Xu Li can help the Galaxy team, but that is only if Xu Li is willing.

Zhuqing Village can only serve as a base for Xu Li. Let someone else take care of joining the Galaxy Team.

Chapter 9 Characteristics, and Water Otter

After parting with Dr. Laben, Xu Li strolled along the streets of Zhuqing Village, his eyes occasionally glancing at the busy figures of the Zhuqing villagers on the roadside.

When passing by three merchants with full backpacks and a caravan parked behind them, the merchant in the middle shouted to Xu Li:

"Hey buddy, would you like to take a look at our merchandise? We have a lot of things that are rare in the Xicui area!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Li looked at them and stopped.

The merchants wore white and blue uniforms, with the Ginkgo logo on their chests and on their vehicles. Was this the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce in Xicui? Xu Li hadn't noticed it as he walked by.

"My name is Yinren, young man. Looking at the Poké Ball on your waist, you are quite a powerful person. Our products are all very useful for outdoor battles and training Pokémon. Come and have a look."

As he spoke, Yin Ren took out the menu and handed it to Xu Li.

Xu Li looked at the prices on the menu and then remembered that he didn't have the money to wash the jade. He raised his head and said:

"Can I sell you some props?"

"Of course, I wonder what items you want to sell."

Xu Li pretended to take out the props he picked up when he saw the space-time rift from the small bag he was carrying.

"Wow, star fragments, fragments of various colors, even comet fragments! These are very collectible. We can buy them at a high price. Please be sure to sell them to us!"

Yinren's eyes lit up when he saw Xu Li taking out so many fragments. These were all luxury items made of jade.

At this time, another businessman who had been watching silently suddenly spoke up:

"So many fragments, bro, have you ever entered a space-time rift? I heard that many ferocious Pokémon will appear there."

"My name is Wang Luo, and I'm a traveling merchant from the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce. What's your name, little brother? Nice to meet you."

Wang Luo? What does he want to do now? Xu Li turned to look at the merchant who looked like Zhu Lan, nodded politely and replied: "Xu Li, hello."

Wang Luo flipped his hair and continued, "It's in the nature of businessmen to actually verify rare people, things, and objects! How about it? Do you want to compete with each other's Pokémon?"

Inviting a fight right after meeting? That's a bit crazy.

Xu Li was unwilling to have any contact with Wang Luo.

In any case, Wang Luo's ultimate goal is to trick others into helping him collect the stone tablets to control Arceus.

Thinking of this, Xu Li said, "It's a good idea, but I refuse! My Pokémon needs to rest."

As he said that, he took the money from Yinren's hand and continued to browse the items on the menu.

"Boss Yinren, I want to buy this peat block, vitality block set, giant heavy ball set, and shuttle ball set."

"Okay, 29500 yuan."

After spending two-thirds of the money, Xu Li took the peat blocks, three energy blocks, twenty heavy balls and shuttle balls, thanked the boss, turned around and left.

After seeing Xu Li walking down the street, Yin Ren joked to Wang Luo, "Hahaha, it's a rare occasion for Wang Luo to be turned away."

Wang Luo covered his eyes with his hands and replied in a frustrated manner: "Haha, yes, that guy is a bit cold..."

But Yinren didn't see that Wangluo's blocked eyes were slightly glowing with black light, with a hint of curiosity.

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After purchasing props at the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce, Xu Li continued to buy some common ingredients at the vegetable market around the corner and returned to the guest room in Zhuqing Village for a nap.