Pokémon travel photography: Starting with riding the wave of popularity.

Xia Mu did not refuse, or rather, looking at the three women's eyes, Xia Mu did not dare to refuse at all.

However, Natsuki had long forgotten all the details of that theatrical version from many years ago.

Therefore, Xia Mu chose to make up a story.

"A long, long time ago, on an island called Odomare, lived an old man and an old woman. One day, they found peaches at sea..."

"Grandpa: Look, there's a peach over there you can eat!"

Old woman: It really is! Thunder Breathing, Tao Pai Pai Slash!

"And so, the Dragon Child and the Phoenix Child were born! But the evil Moon People set their sights on the hidden treasure of Omadore, and for this they even used forbidden weapons!"

"A forbidden weapon?!"

"Yes, the legendary forbidden weapon—the Armstrong Jet Cyclone Armstrong Cannon. One shot can raise the sea level and submerge islands, which is why Omadore is also known as the City of Water."

"Is that so?! So that thing you piled up in the Snowflake Gym wasn't... a lewd... fabrication after all!"

Xiaoyao's eyes widened.

Seeing Xiaoyao's expression, Natsuki became even more confident.

"To protect Omadere and their grandparents, Dragon Boy and Phoenix Boy took action. However, although they were born extraordinary, they were still children after all, so they could only throw pebbles into the sea one by one, hoping to restore Omadere to its former state of abundant land resources, but..."

"What happened to them?!"

Xia Mu felt that there seemed to be more people around her for no apparent reason, and some people even handed her drinks and barbecue.

However, the expectant expressions on everyone's faces made Xia Mu even more excited.

"However, during a routine stone-skipping game, Longwa skipped thirty stones in one go, and in his excitement, he collapsed to the ground, his life hanging by a thread..."

???

Zi Yu noticed the problem.

But Natsuki, who was getting increasingly carried away, didn't notice this at all.

"Fortunately, Dr. Z appeared and transformed Dragon Boy into Astro Boy, who can not only protect Omadere but also defend against attacks from the Lunarians. However, because the Lunarians frequently enter Earth, they have been targeted by Rayquaza, who lives in the ozone layer!"

"Omadore in great crisis, Rayquaza on the offensive!"

"As the Luna and Rayquaza clashed in Omadore, the modified robot Dragon Child intervened to stop them, but he was no match for them. The newly built underwater city was about to be destroyed!"

"Wow!!" xN

"Just then, Fengwa made her move. She took out the peach pit that had once appeared from the peach, split it open, took out the Golden Cloth, and transformed into a Saint Seiya, shattering the heavens and earth with a single punch!"

"Although the battle was stopped by Fengwa, because Fengwa's power was too great, a hole was torn in the sky, causing a world-destroying flood."

"This is incredible!"

"To protect the world, Phoenix and Dragon chose to sacrifice themselves, blocking the sky with their own bodies. This act moved Arceus, the creator god, so He transformed the two siblings into Latios and Latias. To commemorate these two siblings, the residents of Water City chose to worship Latios and Latias as their guardian deities!"

Clap clap clap!

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted on the beach.

"This story is good, let's have another scary summer ghost story!"

"Yes, I want to hear something exciting!"

"Then I'll do one and set an example!"

Clap clap clap!

The scene was very lively, but looking at the dense crowd around the campfire, Xia Mu couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

"Um... why are your eyes so cold?"

What do you think?!

Joey grabbed Xia Mu's shoulder.

Gum!

Feeling the increasing pressure on his shoulder, Xia Mu swallowed hard.

Damn it, I've got carried away!!

Xia Mu had a look of regret on his face.

It was all because of these damned straight men that he got happier and happier as he told the story, and the story became more and more bizarre, which led to Joey and the other two discovering the truth that he had made up.

"Actually, that's mostly true. Pokémon like Latias and Latios need to take over protecting Water Seven, and they will transform into human form to play in the city, really!"

"I personally witnessed someone being kissed by a girl that Latias had transformed into!"

"hehe!"

Joey gave a cold laugh.

"Your problem seems far more serious than what those people in the group are saying! Are you still trying to lie to me?! I'm an elite among elites, my sharp eyes have exposed countless unqualified gym leaders!"

"Sharp eyes, don't your eyelids hurt when you close them?"

"Um?!!!"

Xia Mu, who was used to making sarcastic remarks, immediately realized what was going on.

"No, sis, I was wrong! And I meant it, Ash really did get kissed!!!"

"I don't believe you for a second! You little rascal, you're so wicked!!"

The scene became quite chaotic for a moment.

However, Xia Mu, who was currently struggling with Joey to avoid being sent to the hospital again, did not notice this.

In a corner not far away, a man in a white suit was looking at him with curious eyes.

Chapter 172 But I refuse!

A bizarre story not only caused Xia Mu and Inspector Joey to clash again, but also drew Zi Yu's attention to the white-suited man approaching Xia Mu.

"Principal Xi Lan?!"

"Hello, I'm Xi Lan!"

The person in the white suit was Xi Lan, who should be working at Blueberry Academy at this time.

"Isn't today Wednesday? Did you dump your work on someone else again and start slacking off?! That's not right!"

Zi Yu frowned, and even though the person opposite her was the principal, she showed no mercy by making an X with both hands.

Xi Lan immediately chuckled in response.

"Haha, it's just that I suddenly remembered you might have arrived in Bozhou, Qinghai..."

Because she often asked Ziyu for help with work in the past, Xi Lan couldn't speak confidently in front of Ziyu.

It could even be said that if Ziyu hadn't met Xia Mu in Raven City, after visiting Old Deng in Fanba City, she would have returned to Blueberry Academy and become Xilan's tool for slacking off while studying hard.

Unfortunately, Zi Yu was attracted to Xia Mu and traveled with him, which meant that Xi Lan had to find other people to help share her work.

Both Bai Leya and Nari were victims of this behavior.

However, unlike Ziyu, who has no other job, Bai Leiya has a primary job as a teacher and has always wanted to conduct in-depth research in the Zero District of Padia, so she can only take on a limited amount of work.

The other option, Nari, also has student council work to handle.

So, thinking of the documents that still lay on her desk that needed to be processed, Xi Lan looked at Zi Yu with pleading in her eyes.

"I need your help, Ziyu!"

At this moment, Xi Lan looked just like a strange old man.

This scene instantly caught Xia Mu's attention.

Oh no, someone's trying to steal my rich wife!

Sensing that his ecological niche was threatened, Xia Mu immediately stood in front of Xi Lan.

"Old man, what do you want to do to my Ziyu? Let me make this clear first: her money is already mine! And her energy can only help me alone!!"

"what?!"

Xi Lan's eyes widened.

In response, Zi Yu blushed and punched Xia Mu.

"What nonsense are you spouting now?!"

"Waaah~"

Xia Mu clutched his waist and collapsed on the beach. Seeing this, Xiao Yao, unfazed, stepped forward, grabbed Xia Mu's right foot, and dragged him away.

"Sorry, please continue..."

As strange marks appeared on the beach, Xi Lan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Haha, you must be Xiaoyao and Xiamu, right? You're such interesting kids! No wonder Ziyu suddenly chose to leave school..."

Xi Lan pushed up the top hat on her head, and the blue scarf with the pattern of a single sword sheath fluttered in the wind.

"Hello, I am the founder and principal of Blueberry Academy. One of the purposes of my visit is to check on your situation and Xia Mu's. I also hope you can help me with something..."

"help?"

Xiaoyao paused in her steps.

She wasn't sure how she could help Xi Lan.

At this moment, Xi Lan nodded.

"Yes, I hope you, or rather Xia Mu, can..."

Xi Lan focused her gaze on Xia Mu, who was twitching slightly. Upon hearing his name, Xia Mu lifted his head from the sand and looked at Xi Lan with a smug expression.

What do you want to do?

"I……"

Before Xi Lan could speak, Xia Mu immediately raised his hand.

"Let's get this straight: I only care about money, not people. Give me money, and I'll do things for you! Also, since you've asked me to do something, you have to pay me whether you do it or not!"

Although his posture was awkward, Xia Mu's aura was in no way inferior.