Pokémon: Start with a Mewtwo Invitation.

Chapter 120 Quartz Plateau, Kanto Commander-in-Chief

Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, five days have quietly passed.

Xia Mu and Sonia rode on a Growlithe dog, passing through many cities along the way, and finally arrived at the Quartz Plateau.

It should be said that Xia Mu successfully registered for the Quartz Conference League just before the deadline for registration.

There are actually quite a few people like him who arrive right on time, because most trainers only find out when the registration deadline is at the last minute, and most of them have calculated their travel time, so they arrive at Indigo Plateau at this time for their final rest before the league.

After completing the final registration, Xia Mu and Sonia found a simple restaurant nearby for a meal.

There were quite a lot of things that happened in the past five days.

It's worth mentioning that as he spent more and more time traveling, the factory in Yuandao City got back on track.

A while ago, we were dealing with the acquisition of berries and some ingredients. With that no longer an obstacle, the production line for Energy Cubes has stabilized, and we now have a certain reserve of Energy Cubes to supply common Pokémon in the Kanto region.

There are exclusive energy cubes, and also flavored ones.

It's worth mentioning that a box of 100 energy cubes costs 100 Alliance Coins if purchased from the system store, but costs less than 30 Alliance Coins if manufactured using equipment.

Even including labor costs and other expenses, the cost would not exceed 50 Alliance Coins per box at most. If the volume is increased, the cost will only decrease.

Xia Mu priced it at 1000 League Coins per box, since one box of Energy Cubes is roughly equivalent to a month's supply for a regular Pokémon.

We can't rip them off too much, but we also can't not make any money. Compared to the price of energy cubes sold in other regions, 1000 Alliance Coins a box is not only not expensive, but also quite cheap.

Xia Mu's goal is to make his energy cubes suitable for the general public. This way, he can earn enough money in a short period of time, and his energy cubes will be more widely adopted and accepted more easily.

These past few days, Musashi and Kojiro have been traveling around various cities in the Kanto region, busy with the leasing and purchasing of shops.

My mom and dad also played an important role, using the Xia family's connections to make things go more smoothly.

Although the Dream House Energy Cube established by Xia Mu is not considered part of the Xia family's business, Xia He and Mu Xiuli still value it.

They did hope that Xia Mu could break free from the constraints of her family and not end up like them.

As for the family members, they naturally hoped for his success, because in their eyes, Xia Mu was the son of Xia He and Mu Xiuli, and one of the future heirs to power in the Xia family. His achievements would belong to the family and be inherited by future generations.

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During the meal, Xia Mu sent a message to his mother through his sleeve, saying that he had arrived at the Quartz Plateau and had already registered. His mother called him anxiously to inquire about his situation.

During the phone call with his mother, Xia Mu explained the current situation in detail.

With a week to go before the conference opens, he decided not to return to Round Island, but to continue his travels near Quartz Plateau with Sonia.

My mom wasn't surprised and promised to come cheer him on when the Quartz convention opened.

Incidentally, I also inquired about Sonia's situation.

Xia Mu stopped hesitating as before and directly told his mother about his relationship with Sonia.

While it's impossible to say that he's already slept with Sonia, it conveys that they've established a relationship, so Mom doesn't need to ask any more questions.

After hanging up the phone, Xia Mu was scolded by Sonia for a few minutes.

It was Xia Mu's fault for not discussing things properly with her before directly revealing their relationship, making her feel very awkward and unsure how to face her aunt in the future.

What was particularly frustrating was that his mother was even more proactive than him, sending a message to Sonia immediately after hanging up the phone.

After dinner, Xia Mu and Sonia strolled around the Quartz Plateau.

It's basically about getting a feel for the layout of the venue beforehand.

Just like in the original story, the Quartz Arena is divided into four preliminary arenas: water, grass, ice, and rock.

The competition rules involve each player using three Pokémon per battle. Hundreds of players are randomly selected to determine their opponents and battlegrounds, and only those who win can advance to the second round.

The competition format is extremely strict, and there is no such thing as a revival round.

Furthermore, according to what Xia Mu learned, due to the large number of participants this year, the competition is very likely to be extended to three days.

The first day will consist of two rounds of preliminary eliminations, with an estimated 64 contestants to be selected in the end.

The second day continued with three rounds of preliminary eliminations. The top 16 were determined in the morning, and the top eight were determined in the afternoon!

Finally, it's time for a six-on-six all-out battle.

Although he had read the original work, Xia Mu had long forgotten these details.

In short, that's about it.

Having learned about the specifics of the venue, Xia Mu did not intend to take Sonia directly away from the Quartz Plateau to explore the nearby areas. Instead, he went to a hotel and booked a room.

With the Quartz Convention about to open, Quartz Plateau was already bustling with activity and excitement.

In other words, both Xia Mu and Sonia were actually late.

Fortunately, all the hotels had rooms available, and it was easy to book a room.

During the break, Natsuki received a call from En Tetsu, the commander-in-chief of the Kanto Alliance.

The old man actually learned that he had come to the headquarters of the Quartz Plateau Alliance, so he invited him to meet him at the headquarters building.

This was completely unexpected.

After learning the details, Xia Mu realized that the data she submitted had just been seen by Yan Tie. After confirming that it was Xia Mu herself, Yan Tie sent the invitation.

Xia Mu couldn't refuse, so he took Sonia with him to the visit.

Sonia is a Pokémon researcher in the Galar region and is also a member of the League, so it's not unreasonable for her to go along.

When Xia Mu arrived at the Alliance's headquarters in the Quartz Plateau, he was somewhat shocked.

I'd always heard about how the Alliance was and how the Alliance headquarters was, but now I've finally seen it for myself.

It was definitely a shock, because no one had imagined that the Alliance headquarters building would be so magnificent and huge.

Upon arrival, one is inevitably subjected to questioning, as without identification information, registration is required.

After explaining their purpose, Xia Mu and Sonia were quickly taken to the top floor of the building by the staff.

This is the office area where the commander-in-chief is located.

When Xia Mu met Yan Tie, he was taken aback by the kind-looking old man in front of him.

Who would have thought that a seemingly ordinary old man was actually the commander of the alliance, the most powerful person in the entire Kanto region?

Even on the world stage, it is a top-tier player.

The original work does not mention the existence of the league's top officials, but their absence does not mean they do not exist. These important figures do not appear in front of the public casually. Even if you are a league champion, you may never see them.

Yan Tie was clearly unconcerned by Xia Mu's shock, and instead smiled kindly.

When talking to him, Xia Mu felt like a child, simply following Yan Tie's words.

It took a lot of effort to find a sense of belonging, and I used my own attitude to stabilize my emotions so as not to be swayed.

A true master of manipulating people's hearts can easily trap you if you're not careful.

On the surface, Yan Tie seems incredibly approachable, but the real Yan Tie is definitely a ruthless character. Xia Mu's Aura sensed the faint but powerful aura emanating from him.

It's no easy feat to attain this position.

As Yan Tie finished his prepared speech, Xia Mu roughly understood what Yan Tie was trying to convey to him.

Someone of Yan Tie's caliber wouldn't summon him without a purpose.

Even though he was a descendant of the Xia family, even though he was Xia Bo's grandson.

Of course, Yan Tie also frankly admitted part of the reason, because Xia Mu's performance was enough for him to take seriously, and because Xia Mu had captured the Firebird and was powerful enough.

Even though there have been many people in history who have tamed divine birds, he had investigated Xia Mu's information.

Either he's a genius among geniuses, able to achieve what he has today in just one month.

What secrets Xia Mu is hiding is something only Xia Mu herself knows.

Fortunately, Xia Mu had anticipated this test and was mentally prepared.

Sometimes, playing dumb is the best answer.

In the end, Yan Tie didn't delve into it further; he simply lamented that the situation in Guandu hadn't changed for many years.

Hopefully, Xia Mu's appearance can break the status quo.

Therefore, Yan Tie hopes that Xia Mu can participate in the regional championship challenge.

The reason Yan Tie was so certain that Xia Mu was capable was that he even collected information about Xia Mu's strength from A Ju, concluding that Xia Mu had champion-level strength.

Even at the very worst, one can still become a top star.

It all depends on how far Xia Mu can go.

"I am truly honored to have the approval of Commander-in-Chief Yan Tie. However, aren't you worried that if I were to assume this position, it might actually be detrimental to you? Besides, I am a descendant of the Xia family. Shouldn't the alliance be on guard against me?" Xia Mu said.

Yan Tie laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Indeed clever, knowing how to change the subject to get to the bottom of things. I won't waste any more words with you. This old man still quite likes you, even though this is only the second time we've met! ...You probably don't know whose daughter your mother is, do you?"

When Xia Mu heard about the news about her mother, Mu Xiuli, she was stunned. She looked at Yan Tie in disbelief, her mind completely blank.

Even Sonia, who had been quiet to the side, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Commander Yan Tie is Aunt Mu Xiuli's father?"

Yan Tie smiled and shook his head. Amidst their shocked gazes, he said, "That girl in Mu Xiuli is someone I've watched grow up. She has to call me Uncle, so you should at least call me Great-Grandpa. Now you understand why I chose you, right?"

Upon hearing Commander Yan Tie's words, Xia Mu felt a surge of shock and disbelief.

Although he wasn't her mother's father, he was her mother's uncle, just like how Uncle Chapman was her father's uncle—no, much more shocking.

After taking several deep breaths, Xia Mu finally calmed down and asked, "No wonder when we were talking on the phone earlier, Mom kept asking me if I had encountered any accidents. I was wondering how there could be any accidents... Now I know."

Yan Tie looked at Xia Mu with a look of admiration, "You're quick to accept it; your character is commendable."

"Thank you for telling me the truth. I always thought that the reason my mom and dad got together was too lame, and it turns out there was more to it than met the eye. So, it's like a merchant's son seducing an official's daughter, and then..." Xia Mu couldn't finish her sentence.

It has the feel of a romance novel; it could easily be made into a soap opera.

"I used to be against it, but once young people get impulsive, no amount of persuasion will work. Fortunately, things are pretty good now, and we have you... Before, because you didn't want to become a Pokémon Trainer, your mother protected you very well, so I, as an old man, didn't want to disturb your lives. But now it's different. You've shown me many amazing things, so I have to take you seriously." Yan Tie said earnestly, his expression becoming more and more serious.

"Is that all there is to it?" Xia Mu asked.

Yan Tie shook his head: "Of course, it's not just that. As the Commander-in-Chief of Guandu, even if you are my grandson, I cannot show favoritism. I know you've had some extraordinary encounters, just like some of the things you're doing now, which I also know about, especially those uniquely effective energy cubes..."

Xia Mu was slightly taken aback, but not surprised that Yan Tie knew these things.

"Did your mother tell you that?"

"Not entirely. After all, I started investigating you the moment you came into my sight. You must have a very powerful Pokémon on you, right? Would it be convenient for you to let this old man see it?" Yan Tie said, a sincere smile on his face.

Having gone this far, Xia Mu had no reason to refuse.

It was shocking that Yan Tie knew about Mewtwo's existence; this meant that not everyone's memories had been altered.

He should have realized this sooner: no matter how powerful Mewtwo is, it's impossible for it to completely alter everything that has already happened.

Once investigated, clues will be found.

Humans aren't all fools.

Just like Giovanni in the original story, and the other Team Rocket executives, they eventually approached Mewtwo again.

Sonia, watching from the side, noticed the awkward atmosphere and nervously shifted her gaze between Xia Mu and Yan Tie.

At this moment, she could do nothing and say nothing; she could only stand there quietly.

"Come out, Mewtwo." Xia Mu took out a Master Ball and summoned Mewtwo.

If Yan Tie wants to see it, then let him see it; Mewtwo didn't refuse.

With the appearance of Mewtwo, Yan Tie's breathing became slightly heavier, and his old eyes were full of shrewdness.

Mewtwo met Iron's gaze without flinching, and the atmosphere became unusually tense.

"This is the Pokémon that changed the landscape of Kanto. It's truly extraordinary. This aura is comparable to that of the real gods I've ever seen."...

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