Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master...

"Big sister..." The girl named Xiaoyu was interrupted before she could finish speaking.

"I know what you want to ask: why did you agree to that boy's request to cooperate? Why did you go easy on him in the challenge?"

"Yes, sister, you said that we need to compete in high-level gym battles to revitalize the reputation of the Rainbow Gym. Ash is no longer a newcomer."

Xiao Yu asked, puzzled.

"Moreover, the perfume business is the lifeblood of the family..."

"Because the secret formula is valuable enough, this is a new perfume I've blended based on it. Take a bottle home and try it out."

"I really don't know where that boy got the formula from."

Lijia picked up a small bottle from the table and handed it to Xiaoyu.

"His skill level is enough to warrant a badge, and it doesn't disgrace the gym's reputation."

"Most importantly, didn't you notice the girl that Ash brought?"

Lijia's words left Xiaoyu somewhat confused.

"That pretty orange-haired girl?"

"She is the fourth young lady of the Cerulean Dojo. Although Cerulean has declined since the death of its former headmaster, she is still not to be underestimated."

"Sakura is not a simple person; she can replace any level of government official in Hualan City if she wants."

"It's much better than what I had in Rainbow City."

As she slowly walked to the window and looked at the towering buildings outside, Lijia's tone was slightly cold.

"Agreeing to cooperate is just giving Cerulean Dojo face."

Xiao Yu was a little unhappy to hear this.

“But sister, Rainbow is one of the eight gyms in the league, just like Cerulean. Do we need to try to please her like this?”

Lijia continued to stare out the window, her tone quite helpless.

"The league has been in a 'big gap' period for almost ten years, and the champion has not been chosen for a long time, with undercurrents surging within the league."

“Even among the eight d'academies that formed the cornerstone of the Kanto Alliance, some people are dissatisfied with the chairman.”

"The four elite players are fighting their own battles. Without a champion, they can't even defeat the Rockets. A storm is brewing..."

The more Lijia spoke, the heavier her tone became.

"Big sister..."

Turning her head to stare into Xiaoyu's eyes, Lijia continued.

"Xiao Yu, you need to know that the three Cerulean sisters don't have the talent of trainers. Sakura will definitely hand over the gym and Cerulean City to that fourth young lady."

"Hua Lan has four sisters. If she is willing to make a marriage alliance, the resources she can leverage are unimaginable."

"And now I'm all alone at the Rainbow Gym."

Both of them became depressed when the topic came up.

Lijia slowly rose from the windowsill and gently pulled Xiaoyu's head into her arms.

"Tulip, my parents raised you as their own daughter, and I also treat you as my own sister."

Xiao Yu is a bodyguard trained by Li Jia's parents since childhood, and is Li Jia's capable assistant in controlling Rainbow City.

"You're my only family left. Will you protect me?"

The small hands kept stroking her head. Although Xiaoyu Bili was half a head taller than her, the scene seemed so harmonious.

Her tone was warm, her movements gentle, but the expression on Lijia's face was always hidden in darkness, making her impossible to fathom.

Xiao Yu, who was in her arms, was of course unable to see her expression at this moment.

"Of course, Sister Lijia, anyone who wants to hurt you will have to step over my dead body first."

Having heard the answer she wanted, Rika finally smiled a little.

"The new deputy mayor at the city hall seems to have a problem with me, Xiao Yu..."

"I understand, dear sister."

"He's a mole planted by the Rockets, he'll shut up forever!"

Watching Xiaoyu's departing figure, Lijia sighed.

She thought of Xiaozhi next to Xiaoxia again; Xiaoyu alone was not enough.

"If only I could find a powerful trainer to marry into my family..."

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Putting aside the political thriller unfolding over there, let's talk about Xiao Zhi's side...

Ash switched his Pokémon when he arrived in the new city.

Clefairy, Mankey, Rhyperior, Machamp, and Scizor were teleported over.

Ash chose to keep Gible for the extra Pokémon slot.

Ash immediately released Clefairy after teleporting her out for a loving lesson.

"The Iron Fist of Love!"

After a loud bang, the pink shell embedded itself in the ground of the public training field.

"Picozy, didn't I say I shouldn't cause Professor Oak any trouble?"

"Pico, Pico!"

Ash nodded as Clefairy, having climbed out of the crater, began to explain animatedly, gesturing wildly.

"So, it was Gary's Arcanine that provoked you first."

"The Iron Fist of Love!"

Piccolo was once again embedded in the ground.

"That's not important! Professor Oak doesn't care either, what's important is that you lost!"

"Pico, Pi!"

Picoxi waved his little hand in the pit, indicating that it was a draw.

A draw is a defeat!

"My son, I'm really disappointed in you. You're my main Pokémon, how could you do this, how dare you lose like this!"

Ash followed up with another Love Punch, and Clefairy's face showed a look of enjoyment, though it was almost dead.

"You've been too lax. Your training volume will double after today!"

Even if the highest-grade healing potion in the system store costs 1 yuan a bottle, Xiao Zhi will grit his teeth and buy a few bottles.

This will ensure that Picoxis undergoes a grueling training session without suffering any hidden injuries.

At this moment, Pikachu stood to the side, holding a freshly opened bottle of ketchup, slurping it down while watching the show.

"Pikachu, you're smiling happily, aren't you? Your training volume has doubled!"

"Pikachu?!"

After calling Pikachu to join the training, a familiar mechanical voice suddenly rang in Ash's mind.

[Ding! Congratulations on triggering the epic quest: Dragon King's Son-in-Law: Marry Rika and become the true master of the Rainbow Family]

[Rewards: Stamina +5; Attack +5; Speed ​​+5; Title: Regional Warlord (Regional Prestige +200 when equipped; Aura: Imposing Without Anger)]

"Why is this again?"

Xiao Zhi was completely confused, his face full of question marks. He hadn't done anything, so how did the task appear out of nowhere?

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Garchomp

"Jewel Starfish is using a water gun!"

With Xiaoxia's command, the gem starfish sprayed a stream of water from its top tentacles.

Meanwhile, the opponent, Haoli, didn't even try to dodge the water gun.

"Charge straight at the water gun, grab it, and throw it onto the ground!"

The water gun attack was like giving Hao Li a bath; it didn't even provide basic protection.

Hagoromo quickly approached the gem starfish and appeared behind it in a flash.

"Oh no, a gem starfish, get out of the way!"

Unfortunately, it was no use; the starfish was already locked on, and Machamp simply grabbed the starfish and leaped into the air.

After spinning two and a half times in the air, the starfish is slammed into the ground like a missile.

The gem starfish has lost its ability to fight.

"No, no, Xiaoxia, the water gun attack from the gem starfish is too weak!"

Ash was very dissatisfied with Misty's performance in the battle.

"You hit too hard."

Xiaoxia recalled her Pokémon and said helplessly.

"This is what battles are all about. Isn't the purpose of your trip to become a great Pokémon Trainer?"

"From now on, you can't just watch from the sidelines during matches and training."

There's a reason why Ash suddenly became so strict.

This morning, when Xiaoxia called home from the Pokémon Center, her older sister Sakura expressed great dissatisfaction with the results of her trip.

"I've been away from home for so long and haven't even caught a single Pokémon!"

"Your sister is very disappointed in you. We give you 100,000 yuan a month for living expenses, and you've spent it all on supporting that gigolo?"

"No!" Xiaoxia quickly retorted.

Xiao Zhi, who had been eavesdropping, felt a little embarrassed.