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

Nohara City, Port.

"Mr. Xu Li, thank you very much for your help. If it weren't for you..." The captain of the cruise ship held Xu Li's hand tightly, his face full of gratitude and relief.

When the cruise ship was halfway through its journey, it was suddenly attacked by a group of violent Gyarados, causing damage to the bottom cabin of the cruise ship.

If it weren't for Mr. Xu Li in front of him waving his hand and sending out two huge Gyarados, he would have forcefully driven away the Gyarados group in a few seconds and checked the bottom of the cruise ship for emergency repairs by maintenance personnel.

The cruise ship wouldn't even make it to Sinnoh.

The captain was terrified. If the cruise ship was destroyed, with so many passengers on board, his life would be almost over.

Xu Li broke free from the captain's hand and said, "I believe everyone who has the ability will do the same. I have something urgent to attend to, so I'll leave first."

"Okay, okay..." the captain nodded repeatedly.

Xu Li looked at the time. The Yuan Conference had already begun...but Nohara City was still some distance away from his hometown Yuan City.

He could only hurry and watch, Xu Li summoned the flaming horse.

...

It was an hour later when Xu Li arrived in Jiayuan City.

Because of the gorgeous competition, Jiayuan City was filled with a festive atmosphere. From the circular venue at the northernmost end of the central part, the host's commentary and the cheers of the crowd could be heard.

Player Hall.

"Xiao Guang! Xiao Zhao!"

Ash, with Pikachu standing on his shoulder and Brock following behind, approached Dawn, who was combing Pachirisu's fur after finishing her performance.

Next to Xiaoguang, there was Xiaozhao sitting holding Eevee.

Xiaoguang turned around and asked expectantly, "What do you think? Can we advance to the second round?"

Xiaozhi nodded and smiled, "Very good, you performed very well!"

Xiaozhao said confidently, "The results of all the practice during this period are showing! There's no problem!"

"Buyi!"

Xiaozhao's Eevee also nodded.

Xiaoguang was also a little happy, clenched his fist and said: "I am also very confident this time!"

...

When Xu Li walked into the audience seats of the gorgeous competition from the entrance.

The host's voice sounded.

"…After rigorous judging in the first round of judging, the top eight contestants who successfully advanced from the duet performances are the ones shown on the screen!"

Eight black frames suddenly appeared on the big screen above, and the avatars were displayed one by one with a bang.

boom…

The first person to appear was a man wearing a green feather hat.

boom…

Next up was a girl with orange hair.

Bang bang bang bang bang…

The remaining five quickly appeared, and only the last spot remained, and there was no profile picture of Xiaoguang yet...

boom!

The last one also appeared.

But it was a woman wearing large round-framed glasses and reddish-purple hair.

"Musashi?" Looking at the last avatar, Xu Li blinked.

It seems that Xiaoguang did not advance...

Xu Li didn't feel anything. He came here just to see Xiaoguang and Xiaozhao. Xu Li sent a message to Xiaoguang and then looked for where the player channel was.

...

At this time, in the contestant hall.

Amidst several cheers.

There were a few places that were unusually quiet, and Xiaoguang was among them, staring blankly at the eight avatars displayed on the screen.

"Why…"

This is clearly the competition I'm most looking forward to advancing to...

Xiaozhi broke the silence: "Xiaoguang's performance was obviously very good!"

At this time, Musashi came over with a smile and patted Xiaoguang's shoulder exaggeratedly.

"Hahaha, I passed! Thank you for your hard work, but I still have to keep working hard! Hahaha."

Hearing this, Xiaozhao glared at Musashi: "You! Why are you saying this!"

Seeing Xiaozhao's look, Musashi panicked and said, flailing his arms and legs, "This is the contestant hall for the gorgeous competition. You, you can't use violence!"

During a previous attempt by Team Rocket to capture Pikachu, Xiaozhao easily knocked them away with his powerful strength, which left a deep impression on Musashi...

Fortunately, Xiaozhao didn't follow the little devil a few times... Otherwise, the three members of Team Rocket would have to hide...

Xiaozhao stood up and was about to teach Musashi a lesson.

"Enough!" Xiaoguang suddenly shouted, then realized something, "Sorry... Xiaozhao sister..."

Then she ran out of the contestant hall, holding back her tears.

I've been preparing for a long time, and I'm looking forward to advancing to this grand competition...

bang——

"Ugh...I'm sorry..."

Xiaoguang, who was not paying attention to the person in front of him, suddenly bumped into someone. When he tried to apologize while holding back his tears, he found that the other person caught him and wiped away his tears with his hand.

"What's wrong, Hikaru?"

When I looked up, I saw the face I wanted to see most an hour ago.

Xiaoguang murmured: "Brother Xu Li..."

"It's just that I didn't advance..." Xu Li smiled and continued to wipe away the tears that welled up in Xiaoguang's eyes. "The Xiaoguang I know is not so fragile."

"Brother Xu Li..." The tears that Xiaoguang had wiped away came out again.

Xu Li only felt that his body was being hugged tightly, and Xiaoguang's weak body was buried in his arms, as if wanting to release his stress.

Xu Li had no choice but to relax and let Xiaoguang use him at will.

After a while...

Xiaoguang slowly raised her head, her eyes slightly red from crying, and looked at Xu Li quietly.

Seeing this, Xu Li smiled and said, "You feel much better now that you've released the pressure..."

"But... Brother Xu Li didn't see my performance live. No, that's not right... There's nothing interesting about a performance that can't advance..."

Speaking of this, Xiaoguang shook his head fiercely.

Xu Li sighed and consoled himself: "I didn't come here to watch other contestants' performances... I came here to see Xiaoguang. If Xiaoguang can't advance, then I won't watch the rest..."

"On the contrary, even if Xiaoguang didn't advance, I would still cheer for him."

"..."

"No! I don't want this..."

Xiaoguang opened his eyes wide and looked at Xu Li firmly, "I want Brother Xu Li to applaud my performance sincerely, not just because of me!"

Hearing this, Xu Li smiled and touched Xiaoguang's bluish black hair.

"Then I'm looking forward to it!"

Then he looked at Xiaozhao who was quietly watching them from behind Xiaoguang. Xiaozhao also smiled and silently returned to the hall.

"Go back, your sister Xiaozhao is very worried."

"Um…"

...

When Xiaozhi and Xiaogang were thinking about how to comfort Xiaoguang who suddenly ran away.

But suddenly, he saw Xiaoguang pulling Xu Li back to the contestant hall, and the obvious sadness on his face was gone.

Xiaozhi said happily, "Xiaoguang, are you okay!?"

Xiaoguang smiled and said, "No problem!"

At this time, Xiaozhi was stunned when he saw Xu Li being held by Xiaoguang.

Then he suddenly shouted in surprise: "Huh!? You are Professor Yamanashi... the trainer of the super powerful Infernape! Your name is... Xu Li!!"

It seems that Xu Li's Infernape left a deep impression on Xiaozhi...

Xu Li waved his hand: "Hello, Xiaozhi."

Chapter 94: Who disturbed me and Zhulan...

Xiaozhi looked at Xu Li, the flames of battle flashing in his eyes again...

"Hmm! Xu Li, let's have another Pokémon battle! I'm not as vulnerable as last time!"

Xiaogang at the back covered his face and pulled Xiaozhi to the back.

"Really? Don't you realize what kind of situation this is? Xiaoguang was so sad just now..."

Xu Li looked at the struggling Xiaozhi and smiled: "Next time."

Now Xiaozhi has a bunch of pet teams, but except for Pikachu, they are not enough to be defeated by Xu Li and Vulpix.

If Xiaozhi takes out his old Pokémon, Xu Li will be interested.

Seeing this situation, Xiaoguang shook his head: "Don't worry, I'm fine now..."

"I told you! How could Dawn be so fragile..." Xiaozhi ran back, "Then Dawn should also join the doubles match!"

Xiaoguang: "Double battle?"

As soon as she arrived in Jiayuan City, she was thinking about the gorgeous competition and didn't pay attention to anything else.

Xiaozhi clasped his hands in front of his chest and said excitedly, "That's right! After the Grand Tournament, this venue will hold a doubles tournament. Xu Li, come too!!"

Xiaoguang looked at Xu Li, wanting to see what Xu Li would say...

"Xiao Guang, let's join! I'll let it go... Although I'm a bit arrogant, if I join, wouldn't that just be bullying..." Xu Li shook his head, then looked at Xiao Zhao who was standing quietly beside him, "Xiao Zhao, come and team up with Xiao Guang..."

Xiaozhao blinked, then pointed at herself: "Me? ...Okay!"

Isn’t it bullying to let me participate... Xiaozhao thought to himself, but Xiaozhao rarely went against Xu Li’s words.

Xu Li smiled.

He was mainly thinking that when the battle came, he might not be able to get out of bed...

At this time, Xiao Gangxian said silently: "The teammates for the doubles tournament are randomly assigned from the registered players. They cannot form teams..."

"Is that so..." Xiaoguang was a little disappointed. Besides Xu Li, she only wanted to team up with Sister Xiaozhao...

"Just join me. I've prepared a gift for Xiaoguang," Xu Li said. "There's one for Xiaozhao, too."

Xiaoguang looked at Xu Li with shining eyes and asked expectantly, "What gift?!"

Xu Li took out a Poké Ball and handed it to Xiaoguang.

"Open it and take a look...it's a Pokémon unique to Padia."

"A Pokémon unique to Padia!?"