I caught a Pokémon

However, his walking speed was no match for that of an aircraft, which is why he only arrived now.

Xia You glanced at Mu Xuan and Jero, then after a moment's thought, she put away the petrification gun.

"Alright, since he was your former assistant, I'll leave him to you."

He didn't insist, after all, for him at this level, there was really no need to delve too deeply into an opponent of this caliber.

It would be better to go with the flow and do Mu Xuan a favor.

He also believed that Mu Xuan would handle the matter well and prevent this person from causing trouble again.

No longer paying attention to the two people, Xia You turned around and walked to Xiao Guang.

Just then, Xiao Guang, who was holding Shemi, also looked over.

"Are you OK?"

Hearing his question, Xiao Guang felt a little shy, especially when he remembered that Gardevoir had just 'pushed' him, and he felt even more grateful.

But now is not the time to talk about these things.

She held up the Shemi in her hand and gave Xia You a sweet smile.

"Look, Brother Xia You, I saved it!"

Brother Xia You...

Ash and Brock exchanged a glance, both sensing something amiss as Dawn's natural change in address.

Xia You looked at Xie Mi and couldn't help but smile at it.

"What do we do now? Your companions have all left. How about it, do you want to travel with Hikaru?"

Chapter 1040 Xiao Guang: Unable to Say It

Upon hearing this, Shemi quickly turned to look at the sky.

But so much time has passed, where are there any other similar cases?

They've long since disappeared!

This made it open its mouth, stare blankly at the sky for a while, before dejectedly withdrawing its gaze.

However, it soon looked at Xiaoguang's face and met Xiaoguang's gaze.

Seeing the encouragement and friendliness in Xiaoguang's eyes, it was deeply moved, but on the surface, it still raised its head.

"If you really want to become Shemi's companion and travel together, given how well you've performed, it's not impossible to consider it!"

Sure enough, she still has that arrogant personality...

However, Xia You and his group didn't mind, since they already knew what type it was. Now, hearing the excitement in its tone, they all smiled at Xiao Guang.

This is clearly an agreement!

As for how Dawn will get along with this Pokémon in the future, and how she will completely win it over with her charm, that's up to her.

In any case, this adventure, which lasted for more than a day, has officially come to an end.

Once they relaxed, they felt sleepy and tired, and realized that it was already the morning of the second day. All the fatigue suddenly came over them.

Forcing themselves to stay alert, they left the flower field and went to the lakeside. While Xiaogang and Yami prepared a hot meal, the rest of them set up their tents. After lunch was ready, they ate a little something, left two Pokémon to guard the place, and then all of them rushed into their tents and sleeping bags.

Actually, Xia You was alright. Although he hadn't slept for a day and a night, hadn't drunk a drop of water, and hadn't eaten anything, he was actually more energetic than Xiao Guang and the other children.

This is Ho-Oh's immense power.

However, after lying on the mat and listening to the even breathing of Xiaoyao and Yami beside him, his eyes still felt heavy, and soon he too fell asleep.

……

They slept soundly until dark.

But all I can say is that getting up at this time is rather awkward.

They had just woken up, but it was already dark outside. They were well-rested and not sleepy at all. They couldn't travel in the dark, so they had to stay here for another night.

Fortunately, the group didn't mind. Instead, they built a campfire, released their Pokémon, and relaxed around the fire for a simple outdoor BBQ!

Amidst laughter and chatter, and having nothing else to do, Xiao Zhi finally got his wish and had a real battle with Xia You.

This time, Xia You didn't just give him the runaround. Instead, he took part in the command and even sent out his Gardevoir at Xiao Zhi's request.

only……

In this way, even though Ash used his Pikachu, the battle ended with Ash being beaten so badly that he had no chance to fight back.

Faced with this result, Ash was taken aback and was naturally not satisfied. He then pestered Xia You to have another match. He then sent out his Swim Ring Itachi and Staraptor. Even though the three Pokémon took turns fighting, they were all defeated by Gardevoir.

While secretly marveling at himself, Ash also truly realized the difference between his Pokémon and Xia You, his ace Pokémon.

As expected of someone who can fight Giratina to a draw, that's impressive!

Seeing Ash slink back to the campfire, Dawn smiled slightly.

Although he was his partner, Xiao Guang couldn't help but feel happy to see that Xiao Zhi couldn't beat Xia You.

All I can say is that although the girl's body is with Xiaozhi's team, her heart has long since run to Xia You's side!

After talking with Shemi for a while and feeding it some more, Xiao Guang looked up at Xia You again.

She was able to become Shaymin's partner thanks to Xia You's mediation. Shaymin was a Mythical Pokémon, which was undoubtedly a big deal for her and something to be happy about. She originally wanted to find an opportunity to thank Xia You separately, but she hadn't found a suitable opportunity yet.

After all, saying something in private is completely different from saying it in front of so many people!

It's a pity that everyone is gathered together now, leaving her no chance to have private contact with Xia You, which makes her secretly anxious.

She longed to talk to Xia You like she had a few days ago, even if it was just a simple thank you.

But in front of Xiaoyao, she simply couldn't bring herself to call Xia You out alone...

……

After resting by the lake overnight, the group finished washing up and packing their luggage as soon as dawn broke the next day.

After finishing breakfast, they set off westward under the rising sun.

Because we rushed to the flower field without knowing which way to go, the route we originally planned had deviated significantly from the one we took when we started from the shore of Lizhi Lake.

However, that's how travel is; it's always full of unexpected events. This slight deviation has almost no impact. Fortunately, it's not too far off; it just means we have to travel a little further.

Their next destination remained unchanged: the Nohara Gym in Nohara City!

Nohara City, a city nestled amidst vast wetlands.

It is located in the southeast of the Sinnoh continent. Although it is not too far from the coast, it is still an inland city.

Because of the frequent sea breezes and abundant rainfall, several wetlands of varying sizes have formed around Nohara City. As a result, the Sinnoh Safari Zone is located here, and it is said that many rare Pokémon have been discovered in that Safari Zone.

This made Ash yearn for that place.

Judging from his bright eyes, you could tell he was trying his luck there, hoping to catch some Pokémon that caught his eye.

Although Xia You wasn't particularly interested in the Pokémon there, as it was the only way to get to Wilderness City, he had no choice but to follow Ash and the others through that vast wetland.

The Great Wetlands, a vast area that truly lives up to its name.

They had barely stepped into this place, and were still far from the center, when they keenly sensed that the environment here was completely different from the surroundings.

The dense forests and flat grasslands have disappeared, replaced by soft, damp soil. Although the environment here is beautiful, it is extremely difficult to traverse. If you accidentally step into a mud pit, you will not only get dirty, but it will also be difficult to get out.

It is said that this place was once part of the ocean many years ago, and was later formed as land due to tectonic plate movement. Because of this, the climate here is cool all year round, making it an ideal place for Water and Grass-type Pokémon to live.

However, this undoubtedly added a lot of unnecessary trouble for Xia You and his companions who were on their way.

Chapter 1041 Zhu Lan: Didn't expect that, did you?

Fortunately, not every part of this wetland is difficult to navigate.

After letting Ash's Staraptor circle in the air a few times, they spotted a road in the distance that appeared to be an official road built by Nohara City.

The soil there is relatively firm, and in some places boardwalks and long bridges have been built, which is much better than them wandering aimlessly through the wetlands on their own.

This is great news.

Overjoyed, the group hurried toward the destination. However, just as they approached, before they could set off again, they suddenly sensed something and all looked up at the sky.

Suddenly, a Pokémon resembling a white cloud or an airship swept over their heads and flew back the way they had come.

Actually, there's nothing strange about this.

After all, there are so many flying Pokémon in the world, it's perfectly normal for one or two to fly overhead.

However, this Pokémon wasn't alone. Upon closer inspection, one could vaguely see a person sitting on its back, but because of the distance, it was impossible to see who it was or what they looked like.

However, while they look down on those in front of them, those above can see them.

They initially thought it had nothing to do with them, but to their surprise, the Pokémon flew over and circled back, hovering above their heads a few times before finally landing slowly in front of them.

It was only then that Xia You could see clearly what kind of Pokémon it was.

Oh, it's a Togekiss!

As Togepi's final evolution, Togekiss is over 1.5 meters long, with its body covered in white fur. It has broad triangular wings, red and blue triangular spots on its lower abdomen, and two small, closely spaced feet. The spikes on the front of its head grow into a crest divided into three tufts of feathers. The middle tuft is entirely white from bottom to top, while the tips on the left and right sides are red and blue, respectively.

It is said that this is a Pokémon that brings blessings. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as an auspicious creature, believed to bring various blessings to those who agree with each other and do not fight unnecessarily.

but……

Why did this Pokémon fall down in front of them?

At first, Xia You was confused, but when he saw the person sitting on the Togekiss, his heart skipped a beat!

She had long, flowing golden hair, a cool yet beautiful face, and was dressed in black...

Isn't that bamboo orchid?!

What is she doing here?!

Not only was Xia You surprised, but even Xiao Zhi and the others stared wide-eyed in astonishment after recognizing Zhu Lan as the newcomer.

"Miss Zhu Lan? It's you? Why are you here?"

"The Pokémon League said something happened around here, so they asked me to come and take a look."

Zhu Lan smiled and nodded to Xiao Zhi and the others, then explained, and her gaze naturally fell on Xia You.

Although it was the first time I had met this man, there was a sense of familiarity about him that I had felt for a long time!

A glint flashed in her eyes, but her face remained a half-smile as she looked at Xia You. She asked casually, "Xiao Zhi, this gentleman looks unfamiliar. Who is he?"

Oops!

Alarm bells rang in Xia You's mind.

This tone...

Will she recognize me?

But that shouldn't be the case. I always disguised myself when I was in front of her the previous times.

But why now...?

It can only be said that Xia You underestimated a woman's sixth sense.

Little did Zhu Lan know that she recognized him from just a glimpse of his back and that vague feeling, and that she recognized him at a glance!

He's currently clinging to a sliver of hope and still trying to hide himself.

Just as he was thinking about how to subtly reduce his presence with some words, Xiao Zhi laughed before he could even open his mouth.

"He's the Xia You I mentioned to you before!"

Hearing him say that, Xia You was even more startled.

The one I mentioned to you before?

What does that mean?

Had Zhu Lan asked her this before?

But she asked herself... what was it all for?

Could they have really discovered their true identity?!