Elf: No, it's because he was made the gym leader!

"I heard noises downstairs all night. Could it be that the thieves are fighting amongst themselves?"

Haunter: (⊙v⊙)

The Ice Vulpix, who couldn't sleep all night because of its noise: (°u°)

Both elves turned their heads away guiltily.

"Maybe I misheard," Lu Yuan muttered to himself, still half-asleep.

After lying down and sleeping for a while, Lu Yuan gradually regained his senses and realized what was happening.

Oh right, we're going to Smokescreen City today.

I talked to my mom on the phone all night last night. While I was away, I found out what incredible novel she was reading.

They said they'd send a dragon to pick him up. Something like Dragonite, Charizard, Aerodactyl.

If you set off from Johto overnight, you can reach Sinnoh in about the next day.

What a load of rubbish about the Dragon King returning to rule the capital.

After clearly telling his mother not to read these kinds of novels, Lu Yuan advised her to read less of them, saying that it would be bad for her to ruin her brain.

If flying didn't work, then swimming would work, and then the brilliant Ms. Yin suggested taking the sea route.

Dragons like Lapras, Gyarados, and Kingdra, while not as powerful as those flying creatures, only take three days to travel back and forth.

After repeatedly declining Ms. Yin's offer, Lu Yuan made it clear that a simple plane ride would suffice, and there was no need for such a grand gesture.

Ms. Yin casually complained that her son had no ambition, and then arranged for someone to pick up Lu Yuan.

It is said that the person was her apprentice whom she had just taken on a few months ago.

Around 8:30, after quickly packing their luggage, Lu Yuan took the little ones and prepared to set off.

Old Deng, for some unknown reason, disappeared early in the morning.

Cai Dou and Korni had just finished training when Lu Yuan called them to set off together.

"Hey! Are we going to Johto?"

Korni exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, I've heard that the dragons in the Dragon Royal Family are very powerful. I'll take you there to train them," Lu Yuan said.

Dragons? I heard Grandpa say they're all Flying-type Pokémon.

Korni recalled the scene when his grandfather talked about the Dragon Royal Family.

In their youth, Cocoyper took Lucario on a training expedition, their first stop being the ancient and prestigious Dragon Clan…

I thought I was going to have a back-and-forth, thrilling battle, but it turned out to be all about elemental advantages and disadvantages.

Fighting-type versus Flying-type? What a joke!

Worst of all, after the competition, those dragon riders would say, "My dragon is invincible!"

So whenever Cocoble talked about the Dragon Clan, young Korni would have his ears covered by his parents.

After all, children shouldn't listen to swear words.

Bea's impression of dragons is based on the Dragon Storm Kibana from Galarian Hammerlocke.

Desert Dragonfly, Goodra, Duraludon, Blazing Turtle...

Thinking of all the Pokémon in Qibana, Cai Dou clenched her fist secretly: "I can't wait!"

Curtain City Airport.

The weather was clear, and several mullet flew across the azure sky.

Lu Yuan dragged his suitcase, accompanied by two energetic fighting-themed girls.

Kerni had her hair tied in a high blonde ponytail, and her roller skates were hanging on either side of her backpack.

Ayaka changed her usual white karate uniform and wore a simple black vest instead.

"Ouch~"

The Oddish Ice Vulpix squinted and lay on the suitcase. It had been making noise all night and was now taking a nap.

This action instantly attracted a large crowd of tourists.

"Look, that's a six-tailed fox! It's so cute!"

"My hair is so smooth, I wonder what brand of conditioner you're using."

"The trainer looks familiar..."

Lu Yuan arrived at the security checkpoint with his Ice Vulpix, where the security officer stopped him.

"Excuse me, passenger, the Pokémon needs to be returned to its Poké Ball."

"Isn't it said that small Pokémon can be brought on airplanes?" Lu Yuan asked, puzzled.

"That was how it was supposed to be, but... a few days ago a passenger released an Onix on the plane, so the rule was changed," the security officer said sheepishly.

On the plane, a giant onion was released?

Is this something humans do?

The security officer continued, "It's said that the passenger was worried that Onix was too lonely inside its Poké Ball, so he let it out for some fresh air."

Lu Yuan:......

Rainbow Bean: ...

Korni: ...

What do you call this? The cunning of a bad person is no match for the quick thinking of a fool.

Those passengers who followed that man also suffered a lot.

"So now, whether it's a small or large Pokémon, they all need to be put into Poké Balls and handed over to the airline for unified management or transported using a teleportation device. We hope you can understand the inconvenience this may cause," the security officer apologized.

After the explanation, Lu Yuan expressed his understanding.

After taking out the Luxury Ball and retrieving the Ice Six-Tails, I put the other five Luxury Balls along with the suitcase into the conveyor belt.

Chansey, Pachirisu, Haunter, Litten, Riolu, Vulpix – Lu Yuan only brought these six Pokémon with him on this trip.

"Okay, there are seven Pokémon in total, right?" the security guard said, looking at the computer screen.

Seven?

"You've got it wrong, I..."

Before Lu Yuan could finish speaking, a hurried voice urged him from behind.

"Is the one up there ready yet? It's been going on for ages!"

Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Do you think your father or your mother is ahead of you?

Lu Yuan silently complained to himself.

As for the seven spirits mentioned by the security guard, it was probably a machine malfunction.

……

Airport in Enmo City, Johto Region.

Joey City had been waiting there for a long time; she was waiting for someone—her master's son.

Since being defeated by Lu Yuan, she has been unable to sleep for nights on end, and her work efficiency has plummeted.

As a senior prosecutor in the League, Joey City knew that things couldn't go on like this, so he resolutely applied to the League for a two-month leave.

Over the past two months, she has devoted almost all her time and energy to training.

Not only did Latias learn many skills, but he also gained this… Joey City touched the sparkling seven-colored gemstone on his chest, a relieved smile appearing on his lips.

Just wait, Lu Yuan, I'll be back soon!

"Cousin?"

A voice suddenly came from behind, and Joey Cheng subconsciously said, "How many times have I told you, don't call me cousin!"

???

The voice sounded familiar, and Joey turned around to look.

He then spotted a figure he had been longing for in the distance.

"Lu Yuan!"

"Joey City exclaimed in surprise."

"Cousin."

Lu Yuan ran towards her: "The apprentice my mom was talking about, you wouldn't happen to be me, would you?!"

These words instantly brought the smile off Joey's face.

The master's son is... Lu Yuan!

What a joke!

Despite cursing under his breath, Qiao Yicheng still considerately acted as Lu Yuan's guide.