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"I see." Makomo nodded thoughtfully. "So this place is considered a holy land for Dragon-type trainers?"

“You could say that,” Xia You said with a smile. “But that only applies to trainers in the Unova region. After all, there are many similar places outside of this region, and it’s not just Dragon-type trainers that are so popular.”

Makomo sometimes really admires Natsume. Even though he's from outside the Unova region, he's very knowledgeable about Unova and shows a lot of erudition.

As they spoke, the group descended the hillside and entered the village of Dragon's Land.

As seen from the hillside, there are indeed not many houses here, scattered sparsely among the hills. But upon closer inspection, the wooden houses have a unique charm, with flowers and plants planted in front of each house, making them look peaceful and serene.

"Wow, look!" Xiao Guang suddenly pointed in a direction, his eyes lighting up.

The group looked in the direction she pointed and saw several Dragon-type Pokémon playing in an open space not far away.

It has three teeth and a baby dragon.

"So cute!" Xiao Guang couldn't help but move closer.

The young Dragon-type Pokémon looked up warily at the strangers, but quickly lowered their heads and continued playing, probably used to the occasional visitor to the village.

And clearly, they are domesticated, not wild.

Xia You looked around and saw that although this was the land of dragons, it was clear that it was not only home to dragon-type Pokémon.

For example, at the farm closest to them, they could see a flock of fluffy Mare sheep grazing leisurely inside the fence, and further away, there were several Tauros. A Hayok was lying next to a Tauro, seemingly dozing. When it sensed Xia You looking over, it opened its eyes briefly and then quickly closed them again.

On the other side, in front of a house, a farmer-looking man was milking a large milk vat. When he saw the group of people passing by, he nodded in a friendly manner.

"They're all quite kind."

Upon seeing the same scene, Xiao Guang muttered something under his breath.

"They're quite friendly," Makomo commented. "It's more like an ordinary little village than a dragon village, except there's a group of people who specialize in raising dragon-type Pokémon."

“After all, not everyone can become a Dragon-type Trainer.” Xia You shook his head. “Not everyone has that talent either. Most people… still live ordinary lives, not to mention, their families also live here.”

Continuing onward, the group arrived at the center of the village, where a small square came into view.

Two statues stand in the center of the square.

There were two tall stone statues. The statue on the left had smooth lines and an elegant posture. Although it was just a stone carving, one could almost feel the sacred aura emanating from it.

The statue on the right is completely different, majestic and solemn, exuding an inviolable sense of power.

Xiao Guang tilted his head back and murmured, "This is..."

“Reshiram and Zekrom.” Makomo pushed up his glasses, a rare serious expression on his face. “Legendary Pokémon of the Unova region, symbols of truth and ideals.”

Xia You looked at the two statues without saying a word.

The setting sun cast its warm golden rays upon the statues. Their two stone eyes seemed to be watching over everyone who passed by.

To be honest, he had fought Zekrom in Deer Town before, so he knew Zekrom to some extent, but he had never seen the other Reshiram in person.

I don't know when I'll run into it.

Chapter 1387 The Light Next Door

The group paused for a moment in front of the statue before continuing on their way.

The hotel in the village is easy to find; it's right next to the square and is the only hotel in the entire village.

This is a two-story building with a faded wooden sign hanging at the entrance that simply reads "Dragon Village Hotel," nothing more.

Xia You pushed open the hotel door first, and saw a small hall with several wooden tables arranged neatly. An elderly woman was sitting behind the counter, wearing reading glasses and knitting a sweater.

Hearing the door open, she looked up with a kind smile on her face.

"Guests have arrived?" She put down her sweater, slowly stood up, and asked in a deliberate tone, "Are you here to stay?"

Xia You nodded: "Are there any rooms available?"

"Of course," the old woman said with a smile. "There aren't many people coming at this time, and the rooms are all empty. Have you eaten? If not, I have some stew here that I've cooked. I'll serve you some."

"That's troublesome."

The old woman first fumbled for a few keys and handed them to Xia You, Ya Mi, and Zhen Gu. Then she pointed to the second floor, indicating that they should go upstairs themselves. She herself walked to the fireplace, where there was a small ember. A large pot was sitting on top of it, making a 'bubbling' sound.

As soon as Xia You opened the door, she smelled a delicious aroma of food; without a doubt, it was in this pot.

Sure enough, as soon as the pot lid was lifted, the steaming aroma instantly filled the entire hall.

Actually, for this kind of hotel, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's not about what you want to order and what they make for you, but rather what they have and what you eat.

Take this as an example, there's only one thing for dinner tonight: this stew. If you don't eat it, you'll have to figure out your own dinner.

Just as the old woman was serving them soup, the group went upstairs.

The second floor is where the accommodations are located.

It's clear that although it's old, it's been cleaned very thoroughly, with no odor or cobwebs, showing that it's been maintained with care.

However, the old woman was clearly unaware of their relationship.

They gave them three keys, but there are four of them. How are they going to sleep?

Perhaps they thought Xiaoguang wouldn't be able to sleep alone and would have to share a room with someone.

Regardless of all that, Xia You and Ya Mi still shared a room, while Makomo and Xiao Guang shared a room.

After finding their respective rooms with their keys and putting their luggage away, the four of them went back downstairs and sat down at the dining table.

Their dinner has been prepared.

In front of each person was a bowl of rice, a few sweet potatoes, a small dish of side dishes, and a large bowl of steaming, delicious-looking stew.

"Hurry up and try it." The old woman had already returned behind the bar, picked up her needle and thread again, and smiled at the group. "The vegetables were all picked from the ground today, they are all seasonal vegetables, and the cooking method is the same as here. I don't know if they will suit your taste."

That being said, the aroma of the food was so enticing that everyone's mouths watered.

"Then we won't stand on ceremony."

Xiao Guang couldn't wait to take a bite, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"good to eat!"

Xia You also took a bite and nodded inwardly.

Just as delicious as I expected!

The old woman sat in the distance, busy with her work while watching them eat with a smile, just like she was watching her own grandchildren.

Seeing that Xia You really liked it, Ya Mi's heart stirred. After she finished eating, she walked to the old woman's side and spoke somewhat shyly.

"Grandma, this soup is really delicious. May I ask for the recipe?"

The old woman paused for a moment, then laughed even more heartily.

“Oh dear, it’s been so long since anyone asked me this.” She waved her hand. “There’s no recipe. I just use whatever I have at home. The meat is from my own farm, the vegetables are grown in my own garden, and the seasonings are from the store. Unlike you city folks who are so particular about proportions and measurements, I just follow my experience. I’ve been doing it this way for years.”

She paused, looked at Yami's serious eyes, and then smiled.

"But since you want to learn, I'll tell you." She started to ramble on, "This meat, you must blanch it first to remove the fishy smell, then simmer it over low heat... The vegetables should be added last, otherwise they'll fall apart... This spice mix is ​​something I made myself, I'll pack some for you to take back later..."

Yami listened attentively, nodding occasionally.

Seeing that the two had finished their conversation, Xiao Guang suddenly asked, "Grandma, do you run this hotel all by yourself?"

"Yes," the old woman said slowly. "My children have all gone out to make their way in the world, leaving me alone to look after this old house. There are usually no guests, but I'm quite happy when a few travelers like you pass by and stay for one night."

Xiao Guang felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this, perhaps because he was thinking of his mother.

"Then...aren't you lonely?"

The old woman smiled, a smile that reflected the wisdom and understanding gained over the years.

"How can I be lonely? I have these Pokémon to keep me company."

She pointed out the window, and the group turned to look. Through the wooden window, they could see faint figures in the night—a few Dragon-type Pokémon resting on the open ground outside, occasionally emitting soft purring sounds.

“I raised them all from when they were little,” the old woman said, her voice full of affection. “Some are old, some are still young, but they don’t want to leave, so they stay here with me. They go out for a stroll during the day and come back to sleep at night, keeping me company.”

Xiao Guang didn't know what to say, so he could only nod: "...It sounds pretty good too."

Meanwhile, Makomo slowly sipped her soup, her gaze occasionally drifting towards Natsumi.

That look in his eyes was so complex that it was impossible to read it.

Noticing her gaze, Xia You also looked up at her.

But Makomo quickly lowered her head, pretending to concentrate on drinking her soup.

This made Xia You even more puzzled, only feeling that Makomo recently...

Something definitely isn't right.

After eating and drinking their fill, the group took turns washing up in the only bathroom before returning to their respective rooms.

Night had already fallen outside the window.

In such a small village, there is no nightlife. It is eerily quiet and dark outside, without even a streetlamp.

Only when the calls of those domesticated Pokémon occasionally rang out did they realize that they were not isolated from the world.

Having eaten and drunk their fill, and with no entertainment facilities available, Xia You took out her phone and chatted with the other women for a while after returning to her room. Then, she pulled Ya Mi to bed to exercise.

At the same time, I couldn't help but think, no wonder so many people had children in the past.

On such a boring and tedious night, what else can one do to pass the time if not in this way?

At the same time, in the room next door, Xiao Guang had also gone to bed early.

No matter where she is, her daily routine is always very regular, and she rarely stays up late.

After all, getting enough sleep is the best way to grow!

Not to mention, she often hears those kinds of sounds when she sleeps in a tent, which makes her feel both embarrassed and agitated. Now that she's finally staying in a room, and her bed is the furthest from the wall, she naturally needs to get a good rest.

Lying in bed, covered with the blanket, she turned to look out the window and couldn't help but sigh, "This land of dragons feels a bit different from what I imagined."

Hearing her words, Makomo, who had just turned off the light and was about to get into the other bed, couldn't help but smile: "It feels very ordinary, nothing special, right?"

Xiao Guang nodded: "That's right, in my imagination, this place should be full of powerful Dragon-type trainers and Dragon-type Pokémon, but here..."

“There’s only the smell of cooking fires.” Makomo added with a smile, then explained, “That’s normal, after all, this was a village first, then a dragon’s land. Life comes first, then professions, first…”

As they were talking, Xiaoguang's breathing suddenly became even. Makomo turned her head to look and saw that Xiaoguang had fallen asleep again at some point. She shook her head and chuckled.

She was just about to go to sleep, but as soon as she closed her eyes, she vaguely heard that sound again.

She had heard this sound far too many times recently, and without even thinking, she knew what Xia You and Ya Mi were doing.

Again.

This man really has endless energy.

With a sigh, she turned over and was about to cover her head with the pillow when she suddenly realized something was wrong.

A beam of light shone through a tiny crack in the wall!

The walls are made of wood.

This two-story building is at least several decades old. Over time, the wood inevitably shows some minor damage, corrosion, and even insect infestation. Normally, these marks are just signs of time and no one pays attention to them, but at this moment...

For Makomo, that thin crack in the wall became something that couldn't be ignored.

She stared at the crack, through which she could vaguely see the light from the next room.

In the darkness of the night, the light was so bright!

beside……

It is Xia You and Ya Mi's room.

And they are currently... currently...

Makomo's face flushed bright red again.

She should turn around, lie back in bed, and sleep peacefully like Xiaoguang.

But she didn't.

Her gaze inexplicably shifted to the other bed, where she saw Xiao Guang still lying there, breathing evenly and deeply, clearly fast asleep. For some reason, her heart suddenly began to race.

This child always sleeps very soundly; once he falls asleep, even thunder can't wake him...

Makomo took a deep breath.