Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Xia Chen was surprised, "How did you know it was me who helped?"

Zacian replied, "Only a shameless human like you could get close to and help that awkward guy."

Xia Chen: "......"

Wow, one sentence and two people are being insulted.

It's been over a month since I last saw this Galar hero, and he's become so tongue-tied. Did he catch it from Sylvanas?

Given that Cangxiang had worked so hard to take care of his child for over a month, Xia Chen dared not express his anger, and could only mutter his complaints to himself.

The Crowned King readily admitted, seemingly unconcerned, "That's right, this young man is the key minister who helped me regain the throne, and I promised to do something for him."

Zacian was genuinely surprised this time. It asked, "You're going with him to that place called the Ultimate World? But what about your limitations..."

Before Zacian could finish speaking, Raicron interrupted, "That's right, this is my reward."

Zacian stared intently at the Lady Crown King, remained silent for a moment, and then said nothing more.

Xia Chen, who was standing to the side, was completely confused and had no idea what the two were talking about, so he had to change the subject to break the silence.

"By the way, Xianbu and the others have caused you trouble during this time. We are preparing to end our training here."

Cangxiang replied calmly, "I understand. You may leave now."

Xia Chen was speechless.

Is this an order to leave?

Isn't the normal procedure something like this: you politely say, "No, I've been very happy lately," and I politely reply, "Then let me treat you to a meal."

The martial arts world isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social interactions, Sister Cangxiang!

Xia Chen nodded dejectedly and said sullenly, "Okay, we're leaving then..."

Cangxiang seemed to offer no reply, and after greeting Xianbu and the others, he led Zangmarante into the mist.

Although the meeting ended somewhat unpleasantly, out of respect for Cangxiang's selfless help, Xia Chen still waved in the direction where the siblings disappeared.

Only then did he lead the elves away from the Misty Forest.

…………

Although Milotic and Dragapult were still waiting for him at Sky Pillar, Xia Chen did not immediately head to the Hoenn region, but instead stayed in the town of Haran for two days.

The main purpose was to spend some time with Sylveon and Gardevoir, whom I hadn't seen in a long time, and to check on their progress in their training.

The results were a pleasant surprise to Xia Chen.

Sylveon, Gardevoir, and Cypher have all made significant progress, roughly somewhere between Volcarona and Zeraora.

It's no wonder that it can't compare to Zeraora, which is constantly absorbing Reggie's energy. It's no exaggeration to say that Electric Cat's actual combat power is at least twice that of a bird.

Yes, they are two Zapdos.

Keep in mind that six months ago, before meeting Xia Chen, he only had 0.5 birds at most.

The dramatic increase in just six months is due not only to the irrigation of top-tier resources and the tempering of lightning, but also to the "speed force" that is the most fundamental change.

While Sylveon and the others didn't progress as dramatically as Zeraora, under the special training of two "cover god-level" legendary Pokémon, they made significant improvements in energy intensity, move control, and combat ability.

As for Sylveon and Gardevoir, they were already in the top tier of the team, and after this training, they now possess combat power comparable to the ace Pokémon of mediocre champions.

In other words, it's at the level of Gardevoir, Lance's Dragonite.

Actually, the gap between them and top-tier Champion Pokémon like Cynthia's Garchomp isn't that big. If the two were to fight at full strength, it's really hard to say who would win.

Of course, this is based on the previous Garchomp. Everyone is improving, and since they haven't gone all out for so long, Xia Chen doesn't know how strong Cynthia is now.

Saifu was slightly weaker, but only compared to Sylvanas; in reality, he was about the same as Zoroark and the others.

Chapter 550 Blessing of the Crown of Flowers

After spending two days in Hualang Town, Xia Chen took Sylveon and the others away from Galar and headed to the Sky Pillar in southeastern Hoenn.

The Calyrex refused to go into the Poké Ball, so it rode its Ghost Horse behind Xia Chen.

Although it has existed in this world for countless millennia, this turnip has never left Galilee.

However, the King of Galar did not show any excitement, tension, or fear, and maintained a calm demeanor throughout.

In addition, the speed of the Spirit Horse was not much slower than that of Guleton, so it did not take long for Xia Chen and the King of the Crown to reach the Sky Pillar that seemed to reach the sky.

Leading Calyrex to the top of the Sky Pillar, Xia Chen finally met Milotic and Draco, whom he hadn't seen for almost three months.

Rayquaza wasn't home, and Milotic explained that it had gone to visit other Rayquazas in other regions.

Xia Chen wasn't surprised; it seemed to have mentioned before that there was a grumpy, different-colored Sky Siege in the Eastern Huang region.

That guy was the culprit who injured Deoxys.

It's good that the Sky-Sided is not here, so Xia Chen doesn't need to say goodbye or catch up with it. It's just that the Crowned King is a little curious about this guy that Xia Chen said is even more high-class than it.

Without lingering on the Sky Pillar, Xia Chen retrieved Doronbalto and Goomy Dragon and returned to the ground.

Thus, this journey of spiritual practice has finally come to a complete end.

After hesitating for a while at the crossroads between north and south, Xia Chen decided to head north back to Yuanling Island first.

After being cut off from the outside world for three months, the warmth of home is still more appealing.

So, having just arrived in Hoenn from the Galar region, Xia Chen rushed back to the Eastern Empire region on the same day.

Therefore, Leton and Spirithorse have excellent speed and stamina, making it virtually impossible for other elves to complete this journey across most of the Earth.

When I left, it was late spring in April; when I returned, Yuanling Island was already in the height of summer.

Zhijiang has always been a city with four distinct seasons, and the end of July is the hottest time of the year.

Xia Chen was quite unaccustomed to returning to the hot Yuanling Island from the frigid Crown Snowfield and Sky Pillar.

Perhaps I could bring back another Articuno?

In summer, let it use its natural cooling system to cool down the island, and in winter, let the Firebird come out to warm it up. Isn't that much better than air conditioning?

But the distinct four seasons also give the island a unique natural charm – spring brings a hundred flowers, autumn a bright moon, summer a cool breeze, and winter snow.

It's quite difficult to choose between the two.

After some thought, Xia Chen finally decided to sacrifice the comfort of living on the island in order to respect the laws of nature.

…………

"Hmm, is this your territory? It's so shabby?"

Riding on the Snowstorm Horse, the Crowned King, who had returned to Yuanling Island with Xia Chen, sharply commented on the land beneath his feet.

Compared to the Crown Snowfield, which occupies one-fifth of the Galar region, the Spirit Island, which is just a small lake island, is certainly considered shabby.

However, the words of the Queen of the Rai-Crown did not have any condescending or mocking intent. They were more like teasing and joking between close friends, or you could say that she had a typical arrogant and sarcastic personality.

Why is there suddenly this weird and adorable thing about me?

So Xia Chen wasn't angry, and simply replied casually, "Would the great King of Lace Crowns be willing to help my meager territory?"

Xia Chen has plenty of experience dealing with this kind of arrogant and eccentric person. At times like this, as long as he softens his stance a little, he can easily control him.

As expected, the Crowned King raised its head, making its enormous emerald green crown even more prominent and eye-catching. In a very good mood, it said, "Hmph, who told you to be my most trusted... loyal minister? Tell me, how do you want me to help you?"

Xia Chen chuckled and said, "Aren't you the King of Abundance who governs plants and nature? Improving the environment of this island should be a piece of cake, right?"

The proud and arrogant Crowned King couldn't stand Xia Chen's provocation. It didn't even bother to reply and simply released its energy.

Suddenly, the enormous green bud crown shone brightly, and then, a vibrant natural force continuously spread outwards.

The surrounding trees and flowers seemed to come to life, swaying their branches and leaves with joy, greedily absorbing the selfless gifts from the King of Abundance.

Visibly, these trees and flowers, standing tall and proud against the wind, are becoming increasingly robust and tall, their green leaves glistening with moisture.

Whether it was psychological or not, Xia Chen even felt that the newly formed fruits on the roadside trees looked fuller.

A moment later, the crown on the crown of the Brilliant King faded and returned to its usual luster. It opened its eyes and said softly, "With my blessing, their flowers will be more beautiful, their fruits will be more abundant and delicious, and their yield will be twice as much as before."

Xia Chen was pleasantly surprised; given the personality of the Brilliant King, the actual effect would only be more exaggerated than it described.

Putting aside everything else, the fruit produced after being blessed will certainly be more than just delicious; its energy and nutritional value will also be greatly enhanced.

Tree fruits are the main food source for wild elves, so this transformation will undoubtedly have a profound benefit to the entire ecosystem of Yuanling Island.

Unexpectedly, a casual remark has brought great benefits to my island. It seems that getting to know more powerful legendary elves can indeed bring a lot of advantages.

…………

After three months away, Yuanling Island, this vibrant little island, has undergone quite a few changes.

Centered around the Genling Gym, the commercial district, which covers about a quarter of the island, has been expanded due to the large number of trainers coming to the island, and now looks like a newly emerging and bustling small town.

However, in order to preserve the original landscape as much as possible, Xia Chen strictly limited the height of the island's buildings, so it is more like a cultural and tourist attraction than a CBD.

To avoid causing a disturbance, Xia Chen glanced at the commercial area from a distance before leading the Brilliant King around it.

After passing through a dense orchard and flower field, you will reach Xia Chen's Lakeside Manor.

At first, the Crown King was dismissive of this place, which it claimed was far smaller than the [Crown Palace]. But after experiencing what the smart home era was like inside, it could no longer find fault with it.

This guy has lived in the Crown Snowfield for thousands of years, isolated from the world. The few humans he has come into contact with are the residents of Frozen Village, a backward village that still lives in the last century.

Its first encounter with true modern civilization naturally brought it a great shock.

After a long silence, the Queen of the Rachel commented quietly, "I never imagined that so many things that would normally require superpowers could be accomplished using only electricity. It's truly incredible."

Xia Chen smiled and said, "It's not just about electricity, but more importantly, it's the crystallization of wisdom accumulated by human civilization over thousands of years. This is the most important reason why we can occupy a dominant position in the world without having a strong power."

After pondering for a while, King Lacecrown finally nodded in agreement.

After being cut off from the outside world for three months, there are many things to deal with.

After letting the Pokémon out to play with Calyrex, Xia Chen took Rotom's phone upstairs to check on the outside world.

After being modified with high technology, the electronic ghost became a perfect work assistant, intelligently filtering out all the concise information that was useful to Xia Chen.

In early May, after Leon and Daigo returned from the Ultimate World, the Ten Leagues established the [Ultimate World Special Countermeasures Bureau] as an official organization to handle all matters related to it.

Xia Chen, who had already disappeared at the time, was unanimously elected as one of the ten permanent council members without his knowledge.

In late May, universities around the world launched the "Ultimate Science" major, taught by several top scientists from Ultimate Metropolis.