Pokémon: Starting with Lucario and Gardevoir

Cynthia, the Sinnoh regional champion, even praised Haoyan as the number one player in the league.

This news immediately elevated Haoyan's prestige to a whole new level.

A trending topic emerged online: #TheNumberOnePlayerInTheLeague.

Numerous netizens left comments below.

"The only trainer in the entire Pokémon world who can use Rayquaza is Gym Leader Hiroyuki!"

"Master Haoyan is the best in the world, who dares to disagree!"

"That's right, Director Haoyan is awesome!"

"Giving a crazy thumbs up to Haoyan, the curator!"

"Upstairs, besides Rayquaza, Gym Leader Haoyan's own Pokémon are incredibly strong, okay?"

"The Steel-type Lucario has already overpowered Steven with its strength!"

"Not to mention Fighting-type, most gym leaders who use Fighting-type have become disciples of Gym Leader Haoyan!"

"The same goes for Psychic-types. Even Sabrina, the gym leader of the Kanto region, can only be an apprentice at the Slateport Gym!"

"It's said that even Karune from the Kalos region personally admitted that her Gardevoir is inferior to the Gym Leader's Gardevoir~"

"Even the undefeated Dan Emperor said that his ace Charizard is inferior to the Charizard of Curator Haoyan!"

"I used to think that the champion was the strongest person, but I never expected that Director Haoyan would surpass the champion!"

"The person upstairs is right. I'm not very well-educated, all I can say is 'Director Haoyan is awesome! Director Haoyan is amazing!'"

"Team Magma, Team Aqua, Team Rocket, and Team Galactic have all been defeated by Director Hiroyuki!"

"Tremble, other evil organizations!"

"One day, you will all be trampled into pieces under the iron heel of Director Haoyan!"

"Director Haoyan is the nemesis of evil!"

"The person upstairs is right, Director Haoyan is awesome!"

... ...

News of Haoyan's victory over the Galaxy Team spread, causing tension among organizations in various regions.

The headquarters of Team Plasma in the Unova region.

Quixote was listening to his men report on Hao Yan's situation.

"In conclusion, Haoyan is a huge hidden danger for our plasma team!"

"He possesses combat capabilities that ordinary people cannot."

Quixote tapped rhythmically on the table, occasionally flipping through information about Haoyan.

After a long while, Quixote spoke up: "Keep a close eye on this Hao Yan!"

"Report to me immediately once he sets foot in the United States!"

"The Seven Sages should keep a low profile in their daily lives!"

"Try not to attract the attention of the Alliance, lest they notice us..."

"Yes!"

... ...

Carlos region, Team Flare headquarters.

The red-haired Vladari silently reviewed Hao Yan's information on the holographic projection.

Ultimately, just like Team Plasma, Vladali also instructed his men to keep a close eye on Haoyan's whereabouts.

... ...

Besides the evil organizations, the Aether Foundation in the Alola region and the Marocmon Group in the Galar region are also closely monitoring Haoyan.

Almost the entire Pokémon world is focused on Haoyan.

... ...

In contrast, our protagonist Haoyan is unaware of the attention various organizations are paying to him.

After defeating the Red Sun, Hirohiko returned to the Hoenn region.

However, he did not return to the Senna Gym, but instead went back to where he started.

A house built on the outskirts of Akiba Town, at the foot of Yantu Mountain.

Haoyan soaked in the hot spring in the backyard, his eyes closed, feeling the warm water flowing over his chest.

Gardevoir gently massaged his back from behind, relaxing his muscles, her fair fingers occasionally tracing the scars on his back.

Haoyan, who was enjoying a massage, asked somewhat absentmindedly, "Xiaolu, what time is it...?"

Gardevoir looked up at the time and replied, "It's five o'clock in the afternoon..."

Gardevoir's beautiful eyes were filled with confusion.

Since this morning, Haoyan has been checking the time every now and then.

It seemed as if they were expecting something.

"It's only five o'clock..."

"Time is passing so slowly..." Hao Yan murmured to himself with his eyes closed.

Haoyan had never looked forward to the arrival of night so much.

... ...

【Form Change Stone】: A strange stone that has absorbed the energy of the moon. Once used, it can temporarily transform a Pokémon into human form.

[Note]: It can only change form at night.

Haoyan had already redeemed this stone through the system shop.

... ...

Chapter 594 Gardevoir: Do you like it?

At 6 PM, Gardevoir prepared dinner, and Hao Yan gathered his Pokémon around the table to eat.

At 7 p.m., Hao Yan and Gardevoir cleaned up the dishes, while Ninetales and Lugia played around everywhere.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Haoyan sat in the yard with Gardevoir to look at the stars.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Ninetales and Lugia, tired from playing, returned to their respective rooms to rest, just like the other Pokémon.

As usual, Gardevoir returned to the room with Haoyan, tidied up their things, and made the bed.

... ...

With no one around except himself and Gardevoir, Hao Yan took out a small stone from his pocket and played with it in his hand.

"Xiao Lu, come here..."

"I have something for you..." Hao Yan waved gently at Gardevoir.

"Hmm~"

Gardevoir automatically sat down next to Hao Yan, its cute little head resting on Hao Yan's shoulder, blinking its beautiful big eyes.

“I have a small stone here…” Haoyan showed the stone in his hand to Gardevoir.

"Hmm~"

Gardevoir's beautiful eyes sparkled with curiosity; she had noticed the stone that morning.

It was always held in Haoyan's hand, as if it were a very special treasure.

Do you remember what I told you before...?

"It can temporarily transform you into human form..." Hao Yan swallowed hard, and said slowly, "This small stone... it is..."

"It can make me like you?" Gardevoir looked at the stone in Hao Yan's hand with surprise, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

"Hmm~"

Haoyan replied softly, asking in a cautious yet expectant tone, "Then... then Xiaolu... would you be willing to transform into human form...?"

As he spoke, he seemed hesitant to look into Gardevoir's beautiful eyes.

Gardevoir didn't answer Hao Yan's question directly, but instead asked in a slightly worried tone, "Then Hao Yan, if I don't look good in human form, will you still like me?"

Haoyan replied with certainty, "How could that be!"

"No matter what Xiaolu looks like, she will always be adorable!"

"And no matter what happens to Xiaolu!"

"I like Xiaolu as long as she is!"

"Really?" Gardevoir had already confirmed Hao Yan's feelings, but she still couldn't help but tease him.

Haoyan raised his right hand, extended three fingers, and made a vow gesture.

"real!"

"I swear to God, I love Xiaolu!"

"If I have told even half a lie, may I be struck by lightning..."

Before Hao Yan could finish speaking, Gardevoir's fair little hand covered his mouth.

She scolded him playfully, "Alright, alright, I believe you..."

"Hehe~" Haoyan laughed like a big kid.

He was completely lacking his usual composure, which allowed him to remain calm even when faced with a collapsing mountain.

"Give it to me..."

Gardevoir stretched out its little hand, asking Hao Yan for the Transformation Stone in his hand.

Her face was flushed, like a luscious red apple. The clever girl knew what would happen after she transformed into human form.