Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

and many more.

I was too busy with the talk therapy just now.

It seems he forgot to ask what Pokémon it was?

But since it's Ash, it probably isn't a difficult Pokémon to deal with, right?

......

I hung up the phone.

Ash excitedly returned to the Pokémon Center lobby.

Miss Joey was still arguing with Chansey.

Only after Ash returned did the two sides angrily cease hostilities and prepare to fight again another day.

They overlooked Xiao Gang, who was squatting in the corner reflecting on when he had lost the initiative to gain favor with others.

Ash looked at the Grimer and Dust Mountain to the side.

"Don't worry! It's all taken care of!"

"You won't have to go hungry anymore!"

"Pickup!"

The Mud and Dust Mountain suddenly raised their heads.

"Beiduo?"

Muk looked at Ash in disbelief.

"Doraro..."

Dust Mountain's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

How many years!

How many years has it been?!

With Xiao Zhi's arrival, the blue sky was restored!

Ash arrived, and now there's peace in Megalopolis!

Xiao Zhi was a little embarrassed by the praise.

"Oh, it's nothing, it was just a small favor..."

Xiaoxia, who had just finished showering, also came downstairs.

"I'm all done washing!"

Xiaoxia breathed a long sigh of relief and stretched her muscles.

"I finally feel like a normal person again!"

She changed into a clean set of clothes that Joey had lent her.

She wore a light pink tracksuit, her hair was still slightly damp, and she exuded a mixed fragrance—

She took a deep breath and smelled her arm.

"Hmm, citrus, mint, lavender... it's a bit strange to mix them together, but it's better than that!"

She used every deodorant in Joey's stock to suppress the smell!

Joey went to meet him.

"How is it? Is it easy to use?"

Xiaoxia waved her hand.

"It's quite effective. I smell really good now, and it hasn't absorbed any marinade at all!"

Xiao Zhi sniffed.

He expressed doubt about this.

He walked over to Ash's side.

Misty noticed that Muk and Dust Mountain were looking at Ash with immense admiration.

What's wrong with them?

Xiaoxia asked curiously.

Joey leaned closer and whispered what had just happened.

"Really? Everything's arranged?"

"It's all arranged!"

Xiaoxia looked at Muk and Dust Mountain and realized that the way they looked at Ash was no longer just admiration—

It's like watching a second parent!

Seeing this scene, Xiaoxia felt incredibly happy!

Great!

Xiao Zhi, you're awesome!

That's how awesome you should be!

It would be even better if they could intensify their efforts and make their reputation as the "King of the Dump" truly widespread!

......

"I see, so you're going to Fuchsia City to challenge the Gym Leaders?"

With her major worry resolved, Miss Joey's expression visibly relaxed.

As he spoke, he handed the Poké Ball, which had been adjusted, back to Ash.

"That's right!" Ash took the Poké Ball and nodded seriously. "I'm about to advance to level 5!"

Joey nodded.

"Then you've come at a good time."

"Miss Joey, are you very familiar with Fuchsia City?"

Ash leaned forward, and Pikachu perked up its ears as well.

“I don’t know much about it,” Joey tilted her head and tapped her chin with her finger as she recalled, “but because of my family, I often know about what I’ve seen and heard in different places.”

"If you had come a few days ago, the challenge at the Crimson Dojo would have been quite difficult."

"After all, as the gym leader, Senior A-Ju is unfathomably skilled in Poison-type Pokémon."

Joey was thinking about the gossip she had seen in the family group chat.

"It's said that his Pokémon training has reached a very high level; he can poison his opponents with just a look—"

"It's that kind of situation where just one glare from her is enough to make you rush to find the antidote!"

Just a glare?!

Ash and Pikachu were startled and instinctively looked at Misty.

Is there really someone even more terrifying than Xiaoxia?!

Xiao Zhi clenched his fists instinctively.

That's really...

This really excited him!

"Of course, that's just hearsay."

Joey continued.

"Based on my years of experience working with Poison-type Pokémon, it's not very realistic to do that."

"Besides, you don't need to worry about that. The one currently acting as the headmaster is Senior Aju's daughter, A-Xing. You should be challenging her."

"Is that so...?"

Ash visibly slumped down.

"Daughter?" Xiaoxia asked. "What about Aju?"

Joy looked around to make sure they were the only ones in the Pokémon Center lobby before leaning forward slightly and lowering her voice: "It's rumored—this is inside information—that Senior A-Ju is very likely to be promoted to one of the Johto Elite Four."

"Four Heavenly Kings!"

"Shh—!" Joey put her index finger to her lips. "After all, the alliance system between Chengdu and Guandong is interconnected, and there is often a flow of talent between the two sides."

"Senior Aju's mastery of poison is recognized as top-notch in the industry, so this transfer is not unexpected."

"The Four Heavenly Kings..." Xiao Gang, having recovered, stroked his chin thoughtfully. "With Senior A-Ju's strength, he truly deserves the title."

Even among all the gym trainers, A-Ju's strength is outstanding.

As a ninja, you might not be particularly strong in direct combat, but in a no-rules battle, you are absolutely terrifying!

"Senior A-Ju's daughter is still young and inexperienced. Ash, you should be able to handle her easily—"

At this point, Joey paused, a subtle expression appearing on his face.

"But there's one thing to be aware of."

"Which point?"

That is—

Joey looked around to make sure there were no suspicious people before speaking mysteriously.

"It's said that Senior Aju is a doting father to his daughter."

"Doting father?"

Xiao Zhi scratched his head, looking confused.

Pikachu scratched its head too, the actions of the human and the pet were synchronized.

"what?!"