The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

After staying at Xiaoyou's house until the afternoon, the two prepared to leave.

As she left, Yu's mother asked Ash to take good care of Yu, and also gave Yu a encouraging look. This encouragement was not only for her to keep going during her travels and training, but also for her to work harder on her relationship with Ash.

After leaving Yu's house, the two headed straight for Dr. Magnolia's house at the end of Route 2.

When the two arrived, they saw Dante and the Hop brothers there, and an old woman was talking to them at the door.

She was a slender elderly woman with short, pinkish-brown hair and green eyes.

She was wearing a yellow long-sleeved dress underneath a white lab coat.

Wearing beige flats, a purple necklace, and a pair of triangular-framed glasses with chains, with a purple headband on her head and a cane shaped like a raven's head in her hand, she was none other than Sonia's grandmother, Dr. Mulan.

Professor Mulan is a Pokémon professor in the Galar region who studies Dynamax Pokémon, and is also an old acquaintance of Professor Sakuragi and Professor Oak.

She was also one of the main developers of the Giant Bracelet.

Just as Dr. Blatano was the first to study Mega Evolution,

Dr. Mulan was the first person to study Dynamax.

She once envisioned using the Wishing Star's ability to attract and absorb Galar particles to control the gigantic growth of Pokémon.

So she worked closely with Loz, president of the Marocmont Group, and successfully developed the giant wristband, turning the hypothesis into reality.

Furthermore, they also conducted research on converting Galer particles into energy.

However, as time went on, Dr. Mulan saw through Lorz's ruthless nature in achieving his goals and withdrew from the research project she was working on with him.

As a Pokémon professor, Professor Mulan is very strict with her granddaughter Sonia, who is still a researcher.

Even though Sonia had solved the mysteries of "the hero is two people" and "the true identity of Dark Night is a Pokémon" in the original anime, she still demanded that Sonia find out the whole truth. Only after Eternatus was captured was she allowed to pass the test.

"Doctor, have you fully unlocked the secret of Dynamax?" Leon asked.

"On the contrary, it's still a long way off. There are still many mysteries. I originally hoped that Sonia could inherit my research, but unfortunately, it seems that was just wishful thinking on my part," said Dr. Mulan.

Just then, Hop noticed Ash and Yu approaching and immediately waved and called out.

"Ash, you're here."

“Hop, Mr. Leon, I’m here,” Ash replied.

"Oh dear, we have guests!"

My name is Mulan. Welcome, young trainers!

"Hello Professor Mulan, it's an honor to meet you. I'm Ash from Pallet Town."

"What a young hero! Although this is the first time I've met you, Ash, I've heard old man Oak and Sakuragi praise you countless times, and I've watched your matches on TV many times."

"If only Sonia could be as successful as you," Dr. Mulan said with a kind smile.

"Professor Mulan, you flatter me. Miss Sonia is also very excellent," Ash said.

"How is Da Mu doing?" Dr. Mulan asked.

"The doctor is doing well."

"That's good. By the way, who is this gentleman?"

Professor Mulan turned her gaze to Xiaoyou behind Xiaozhi and asked a question.

Xiao You replied.

"My name is Xiaoyou, and I come from Hualang Town."

"She's still a new trainer. She just got her starter Pokémon from Sonia this morning, and we've already decided to travel together. Her house is near Hop's house, you know," Ash explained.

Reminded by Ash, Hop remembered that he did indeed see such a neighbor before.

Xiaoyou, on the other hand, didn't say much.

Firstly, I'm a bit introverted and shy; secondly, I'm quite excited, after all, I met Ash first, then Leon, and also Professor Magnolia, an authority on Dynamax.

These are figures who are very distant and unattainable to ordinary people. Some people may never have the chance to see them in person in their entire lives, but today I saw so many of them all at once.

For example, Dan-te is a very famous singer. As his fan, Xiao-you is already incredibly excited and happy if she can manage to snag a concert ticket to see him in person.

But today, Xiaoyou unexpectedly made friends with another big star, Ash. Not only could she travel with Ash, but she also met her idol, Leon, through Ash. She could talk to or interact with Leon in person. How could Xiaoyou not be excited?

"Let's go inside and talk," Dr. Mulan suggested.

She led the group into the house, sat them down in the living room, and brewed them a pot of black tea.

"By the way, Ash, you know about Dynamax, right?" Leon asked.

“I know, I’ve heard of him before, and he even battled Dynamax Pokémon when he was training at Master Ma’s Dojo on the Isle of Armor,” Ash said.

"As expected of you."

Dr. Mulan has been researching Dynamax. You can ask her anything you don't understand about Dynamax.

"After all, knowledge is essential to mastering Dynamax," said Dan Di.

"Leon, you really do have Pokémon on your mind. There are still many things in the world worth exploring, like... like there are countless kinds of black tea," Professor Mulan said.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Dan scratched his head sheepishly.

"By the way, Hop, Sonia gave you the Pokédex, and she hopes you can complete it yourself," Professor Mulan said.

"No problem, leave it to me."

By the way, Ash, you said we Pokémon Trainers have no reason not to participate in Gym Challenges, right?

This is a major competition for the right to challenge for the championship, and it's only held once a year!

However, a letter of recommendation is required.

My older brother has always felt I'm not qualified enough and hasn't given it to me, so I came to talk to Dr. Mulan about it today.

Could you also help me persuade my older brother to participate with me?

After all, competition between strong rivals can make both people stronger.

"Participating in the Gym Challenge is no problem for me, after all, that's what I came to the Galar region for," Ash said.

"Great! Professor, could you please help me out and persuade my older brother to recommend me for the gym challenge?" Hop turned to Professor Magnolia and asked.

Dr. Mulan smiled, put down her teacup, and asked,

"Dan Di, why don't you recommend Hop?"