Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"But……"

“No buts.” Blaine’s tone left no room for argument. “Challenging the gyms is the priority. Let’s get going as soon as possible and get the badges!”

"The Charizard training on Cinnabar Island can end here."

Xiao Zhi's eyes welled up slightly.

He sensed deep expectation and care in Chaper's words—

This senior not only shared all his knowledge during the training, but also thoughtfully planned his itinerary and even paid for his boat ticket out of his own pocket.

What does it mean to be highly respected and virtuous?

This is what it means to be highly respected and virtuous!

191. Hot Spring Judge!

Red Lotus Island.

pier.

Ash, with a bulging backpack on his back and Pikachu perched on his shoulder, is standing on the dock gazing at the horizon.

To be honest, it's because it's a Fire-type gym.

Water-type Pokémon are very popular near the sea here.

Just by peeking out, at least one ball will fly over.

Ash even witnessed several people engaging in real-life free-for-all battles to compete for the right to battle a single Pokémon.

It is truly rich in the characteristics of Northeast China.

"Pickup!"

Pikachu, looking around, suddenly cried out.

He patted Xiao Zhi, who was engrossed in watching, and pointed towards the entrance of the dock.

Xiao Zhi turned his head to look.

Xiaoxia was seen moving towards this side with great difficulty, almost as if she were moving house.

He was carrying three or four paper bags in his left hand and two cloth bags on his right.

The things in her arms were piled up in layers.

He also had a travel bag bulging so much it looked like it was about to burst on his shoulder.

She was completely surrounded by bags and packages, with only her face, slightly flushed from exertion, visible.

Her walking posture was like she was doing cross-country running with a heavy load, every step a desperate struggle against gravity.

Xiao Zhi's eyes lit up at the sight.

This method of squeezing every muscle in your body... is surprisingly good for exercise!

He had had this feeling vaguely for the past few days while he was in the hot spring.

Xiaoxia might be a hidden master!

"Don't, don't just look!"

Xiaozhi's voice came from behind the layers of shopping bags.

"Come quick, everyone come and lend a hand!"

Ash easily traversed the distance in just a few steps.

He took the bags from her arms.

Pikachu jumped down and used its tiny paws to help hold up a bag that was about to slip off.

Although the actual effect was practically zero due to his height... at least his attitude was very positive.

Xiao Zhi weighed the weight in his hands, his expression shifting from anticipation to confusion, and then from confusion to disappointment.

That's it?

Judging from Xiaoxia's appearance, he thought she was very heavy.

"Pickup pickup?"

Pikachu tilted its head, pointed its little paw at the seam of a cloth bag, and uttered a soul-searching question.

Xiao Zhi glanced over accordingly—

Through the gaps in the cloth bag, you can see that it is filled with colorful product packaging.

"Pikachu is asking you, did you buy the entire Cinnabar Island?"

Xiaoxia finally managed to free her hands and took off the travel bag that was almost crushing her bones from her shoulder, throwing it to the ground with a thud.

She let out a long breath, shook her fingers which were red from being squeezed, and moved her stiff shoulders.

"This is nothing."

"I just made up for the ones I hadn't bought before."

Didn't you buy enough before?

Xiao Zhi looked confused.

Xiaoxia didn't answer. Instead, she pulled a book out of one of the bags and threw it at Xiaozhi without saying a word.

"Catch it."

Seeing that Ash couldn't spare a hand, Pikachu reacted quickly with its claws, leaping up to catch the book.

“Pikachu…”

It shook its head and held the book up in front of Xiaozhi.

The book's cover featured a proud, fire-breathing dragon and a mysterious man in a black leather, purple-haired cloak.

At the top of the cover is a line of large, gold-embossed text:

[Leon teaches you how to raise the world's number one Charizard from scratch (includes limited edition autographed photo)]

There's also a shiny label in the bottom right corner of the cover that reads "Imported from the Galar region - Limited Edition".

"what?"

Ash was surprised for a moment.

Due to the strict import/export and visa controls in the Galar region.

Things there are rare and hard to buy.

Moreover, this is Leon—the champion of the Galar region. Even in Kanto, Ash has heard of his great name.

"Have a heart."

The value of this book is beyond doubt.

He understood Xiao Zhi's meaning perfectly.

"oops."

Xiaoxia waved her hand casually.

"I saw it while I was shopping, and I immediately thought it would suit you, so I bought it on a whim!"

With just one sentence, Xiao Zhi felt a surge of heroic spirit wash over him.

It was as if they had been severely impacted by the gold rush by the rich.

"Oh right, and your Pikachu too."

"Pikachu!?"

Xiaoxia then took out a small box, about the size of her palm, from another bag. She opened the box, and inside lay a small tomato figurine.

Not to mention the extremely exquisite craftsmanship.

Even from this distance, Pikachu could faintly smell the rich aroma of tomatoes.

Xiaoxia stuffed the figurine into Pikachu's arms.

"Here, this is for you. I see you really like tomatoes; you can hug one to sleep tonight."

"Pickup!"

Pikachu, holding the figurine, was also filled with emotion.

Xiaoxia's emotional intelligence... has really grown!

It was all worth it for the mouse's careful teaching!

Ash stared at the scene in a daze.

His gaze swept back and forth between the hardcover book and the tomato figurine twice.

"These things aren't cheap, are they?"

"Oh, it's just a small amount of money, it's all just a small amount of money."

Xiaoxia tossed her hair.

His movements were fluid and natural, carrying an innate, effortless old-fashioned style.

In short, Xia at this moment is the same girl who was just a few minutes ago, crushed by shopping bags and looking like a hunchbacked Squirtle.

They're like completely different people!

Where did you get so much money?

Xiao Zhi asked the question that had been bothering him.

Although Xiaoxia's family is indeed wealthy, we haven't seen her flaunt her wealth during our long trip.

Even some of the things they use are things they borrow from themselves.

Besides, isn't the black card her sister gave her with him?

"nothing."