The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

"Congratulations, Kiawe! Congratulations on getting the Flying-Z, and congratulations on passing Tapu Fini's test!" Ash said with a smile.

"A test from Tapu Fini? What's going on here?" Kaki asked, completely bewildered.

Ash then told Kiawe how he bravely defeated Tapu Fini and obtained Primarina Z-Clock from it while he was out bringing back the Scale Powder.

Hearing Kiawe give Ash a thumbs-up repeatedly in praise made Ash very pleased.

The two then set off back to the Pokémon Center.

On a cliff not far away, Sofwu and Kachi's grandfather smiled at each other, and then they both turned into starlight and disappeared into the sky.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Kiawe eagerly showed everyone his newly acquired Flying Z-Move and announced that he had surpassed his previous self, and that his research project on Poni Island was now complete.

Everyone was astonished to hear that the two had actually met Tapu Fini, passed Tapu Fini's test, and each received a Z Crystal from Tapu Fini.

Hapow expressed her envy, saying that she also longed to overcome Tapu Fini's trials like Kachi, gain Tapu Fini's approval, and thus become the island's queen.

Just then, Kiawe suddenly spotted a travel guide to Poni Island on the Pokémon Center's bookshelf and curiously took it down to read.

But what he found shocking was that the photo of an old man on the cover of the travel guide was the same old man who had set up the test for him with Tapu Fizz the day before.

Kiawe rubbed his eyes, making sure he wasn't seeing things, and even called Ash over to help him identify it.

Xiao Zhi nodded, confirming that this person was indeed Mr. Sofwu.

Mamane wondered if the two had mistaken him for someone else, since Hapuu's grandfather, Sofu, had been dead for a long time. How could they possibly meet someone who had already passed away? It was unbelievable.

But Hapuu insisted that the two had not made a mistake; the old man on the cover was indeed his grandfather.

As for why Ash and Kiawe met their deceased grandfather yesterday, it was probably because of Tapu Fini, which has the ability to establish a connection between the living and the dead, allowing people to see the deceased.

These words immediately touched Mao.

At the same time, Shui Lian also turned her attention to Mao. As Mao's best friend with whom she had spent the most time, Shui Lian knew how much Mao had missed her mother, who had passed away many years ago, since she was a child.

Lillie also mentioned that her brother Gladion came to Bonney Island not only for special training and to take on a major test, but also to use Tapu Fini's abilities to see their deceased father one last time.

Hapuu told everyone that it was indeed wonderful to see their deceased relatives, but it was also very dangerous.

Because within the mists of Tapu Finch lies a hybrid world where the mortal realm and the underworld intertwine.

When you finally meet the person you've longed to see, but after a brief reunion, you are forced to face a second, even more painful separation...

Once you can no longer bear this pain, you will be trapped in the fog forever and never be able to get out.

Xiao Zhi nodded, deeply agreeing. It was indeed wonderful to see his deceased relatives again, whom he longed to see again, but this was not a long meeting, only a brief reunion. The pain of parting would be even greater, after all, all good things must come to an end.

Therefore, some people choose not to meet in the first place in order to avoid the pain of separation.

Hearing this, Mao couldn't help but go outside for some fresh air, and Shui Lian, who was very worried about her, followed her out.

Mao's mother died of illness when Mao was very young.

Before she fell ill, she loved and cared for Mao very much. In order to keep Mao from being lonely, she even tamed a sweet bamboo to be Mao's companion, which is the sweet and cold beauty queen who has been with Mao ever since.

Later, Mao's mother became seriously ill and needed to be hospitalized for a long time, so she had less and less time to spend with Mao.

She could only apologize to Mao, but as a child, Mao resented her mother constantly apologizing to her and even once yelled at her mother who was lying in a hospital bed.

But what she didn't expect was that that outburst would be the last time she spoke to her mother.

This makes Mao deeply regretful now, regretting that she was too ignorant when she was a child and did not understand her mother's difficulties.

So now she both wants to see her mother and doesn't want to see her.

I think it's because I miss her so much. I haven't seen her since she passed away when I was little.

The reason she didn't want to was because when her mother was lying in the hospital bed, she not only didn't help take care of her, but also got angry at her. Mao felt that she was too ashamed to see her mother.

All of this was observed by Tapu Fizz, who was hiding in the nearby bushes and spying on the situation.

That afternoon, everyone went to Hapuu's house as guests.

Shui Lian and Lili Ai volunteered to help Hapuu with farm work, such as helping to pull up radishes, sowing radish seeds, watering the fields, and turning the soil.

Just as everyone was preparing to get to work, a thick fog suddenly enveloped the surroundings.

Hapoo immediately realized that this must be Tapu Fini's mist, and he immediately called out to everyone, telling them not to run around and to come to her side.

But they only saw Kachi, Mamane, and Shuilian.

Ash, Lillie, and Mallow have disappeared.

After calling out everywhere but finding no one, Hapwu was convinced that the three of them must be trapped in Tapu Fini's mist.

Although everyone was just in Hapuu's fields, only a few steps apart, now in that misty, mixed world where the mortal and the underworld intertwine, seeing the deceased may mean being far, far away.

On the other side, shrouded in mist.

Incineroar spontaneously sprang out of Ash's Poké Ball. Although the surroundings were shrouded in thick fog, Incineroar seemed to be guided by something, resolutely walking in one direction.

Ash, Pikachu, and Eevee followed closely behind. After passing through layers of mist, they saw an extremely familiar figure: Incineroar's elder from its Litten days, the deceased Longhair!

Upon seeing the long-haired dog again, the intense longing made the Blazing Roaring Tiger rush forward and rub its face against the long-haired dog's face repeatedly. At this moment, it seemed that it was no longer a majestic and powerful Blazing Roaring Tiger, but a Fire-spotted Cat that had been cared for and raised by the long-haired dog.

In front of our parents or relatives, we always let down our guard.