He knows Pokémon better than me.

Two days later, Ash and Yu arrived at Moss Town, south of Galar.

"Thanks for your hard work, Double Gas."

Xiao You patted the chimney cap of the double-explosive gas tank and said with a smile.

Using a Pokémon as a riding companion is somewhat unconventional, and its landing attracted curious glances from many passersby.

Beside him, Ash, riding Corviknight, slowly landed on the red brick road in the town center.

The two of them had arranged to visit Dr. Mulan.

Considering that they might need to visit the nearby Sleeping Forest to search for traces of the ancient god after the trip, Xiaoyou suggested going together, and so the two set off together.

Ash recalled his Corviknight and looked around. The streets were bustling with people, quite lively.

It's market day now, and many shops have set up stalls on both sides of the street, loudly hawking their wares.

"It's still so lively!"

Xiao Zhi couldn't help but sigh.

boom!
At that moment, the Poké Ball on his waist popped open on its own, a flash of red light appeared, and Cinderace landed on the ground.

"cowry!"

It looked around with a similarly wistful expression, as if it had also stirred up many memories.

Ash couldn't help but smile, placing his hand on Cinderace's shoulder:
"Speaking of which, wasn't the first time we met in Mugan Town?"

Back then, Cinderace hadn't evolved yet; he was still a street urchin, wandering around the town.

Flame Ace blushed and quickly turned his head away, pretending to be indifferent.

I strolled around half the street briefly but didn't see anything particularly special.

If you're looking to buy something, you might as well go to the treasure market in Suchuan Town; you can actually find some unique items there.

The market in Mugan Town mainly sells everyday agricultural products.

The two quickly lost interest, and Xiaoyou took out her phone to find the location of the Sonia Research Institute.

Just then, a cheerful female voice came from the side:

"Hey, isn't that Ash? Long time no see!"

Xiao Zhi looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the speaker was a woman in her thirties with long, short, brown hair tied into a braid that hung down in front of her.

Wearing a durable ranch work dress and brown boots, she looked very energetic.

Beside them was a woof sheep, but its fur was a strange black.
Did you accidentally fall into the mud?

"Miss Marnie, it's been a long time!"

Ash's eyes lit up, and he immediately went up to greet him.

Previously, when his castle was making money from handmade sweaters, the wool raw materials were basically supplied by Marnie.

However, this is a black woolly sheep.
"Oh, this is our store's newest addition: a shimmering woolly sheep!"

Marnie smiled and ruffled the woolly sheep's head, introducing it as follows:
"The wool from black woolly sheep can triple in price!"

Although they are all the same quality, the only difference is the color. But because they are rare, this shiny Wooloo is already the star Pokémon on her farm.

At this point, Marnie rolled her eyes at Ash, her tone tinged with resentment:
"Hey Ash, haven't you been buying anything from me lately?"

"Uh, I haven't been knitting sweaters lately."

Xiao Zhi shrugged and replied helplessly.

After all, how can handmade wool sweaters be as profitable as making local specialties like winged balls?

It is absolutely available but not sold, constituting a complete monopoly.

The raw materials are mostly ores, cones, and some special plant herbs.
There is basically no longer any need for agricultural products from Mugan Town.

"Haha, I was just kidding~"

Marnie waved her hand and smiled generously:
"Anyway, if you need any agricultural products in the future, just come to me anytime." "I'll give you a special price for loyal customers, and we'll even deliver to your door!"

"Mee-ee~~"

Beside her, the shimmering woolly sheep bleated a few times and nudged her leg with its head, urging her on.

Okay, okay, I know~

Marnie could only pat the sheep's head reassuringly and then look up at the two of them to signal:
"I'm sorry, I have to take this child to get shaved right now. We'll talk again next time."

I wonder if it's because it's a shimmering individual, and its personality is quite unique; it really enjoys having its fur shaved.

Xiao Zhi pursed his lips and watched the person and the sheep walk towards the pasture.

"Let's go too. I remember Sonia's research institute is there."

"In the southeast corner of the town~"

Xiao You smiled and waved her phone. There were basically no special buildings in Mugan Town, except for a train station and a research institute, which were quite distinctive and easy to spot on the map.

So the two followed the map and walked through the market, soon arriving at the easternmost part of the town.

The noise gradually faded away, unlike the bustling market earlier, and there were hardly any people around, making the surroundings much quieter.

Lawns and trees intertwine, and several buildings are scattered among the greenery, connected by winding pebble paths.

The most eye-catching of them all is the building with the purple roof.

Among the many reddish-brown rooftops in Mugan Town, it stands out as particularly unique and exquisite.

The exterior walls of this two-story research institute are covered with lush ivy, and the vines have even spread all the way to the roof.

Clusters of wisteria blossoms dot the landscape, exuding an elegant academic atmosphere.

Above the pointed roof of the entrance building, there is a weather vane shaped like a blue raven, which is turning gently in the breeze.

"This is it."

Ash stopped in his tracks. He had been here before when he first came to Moss Town.

Speaking of which, this place and the yew research institute where he just stayed last week have completely different styles.

That place emphasizes modernity and practicality, while the research institute in front of us looks more like a private library.

My gaze swept across the courtyard next door, where a conspicuous pink car was parked.

This must be Sonia's car?
So the two of them went upstairs and knocked on the door.

Not long after, the gate opened.

A young face emerged, dressed in a white robe; he was likely an assistant at the research institute.

"Hello, my name is Ash. I'm here as arranged with Professor Mulan."

Before he could finish speaking, a brownish-yellow figure darted out of the house.

"Electric woof, electric woof~!!"

The electric dog, wagging its short, lightning-shaped tail, barked enthusiastically and joyfully, then leaped up on its four short legs and pounced directly into Ash's arms.

"Long time no see, Electric Dog~!"

Xiao Zhi squatted down and chuckled as he vigorously rubbed its chubby neck a few times.

Upon receiving the call, the dog immediately became excited and lay down on the ground, turning its belly over and begging to be petted.

Just then, a young and cheerful female voice came from inside the house:

"Who's here? Is it Ash Ketchum?!"

Then, a brightly dressed, youthful woman with orange hair appeared in sight, her face beaming with the joy of reunion.

It was none other than his old acquaintance, Sonia! (End of Chapter)