The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

“Actually, Hop has only been involved with Pokémon for a short time, so he can’t be called a seasoned trainer yet,” Leon said.

“But don’t you want all the trainers in the Galar region to become stronger?” Professor Magnolia asked.

"Yes, you're right. How could I forget something so important? That was my original intention too."

"Alright, here's what we'll do, Hop. Show me a match now, so I can wholeheartedly recommend you," Dante said.

“No problem, but who should I fight?” Hop asked.

"How about this? I have a suggestion: let Hop and Xiaoyou have a match. As long as their performance and strength satisfy you, Mr. Dan, I'll give each of them a letter of recommendation. What do you think?"

"Although Xiaoyou is still a rookie trainer, I believe she will definitely shine in the gym challenges in the future," Ash suggested.

“If it’s you, Ash, I’ll give you the recommendation letter even if you don’t want it. It would be a great honor for a seven-time champion like you to challenge our Galar League. As for Hop and Yu, we can do as you say, Ash,” Leon said.

“I have no problem,” Hep replied immediately.

Xiaoyou was a little stunned. She hadn't expected that she would be involved. If she could get the champion's recommendation letter, she would be able to participate in the dojo challenge.

"Are you alright, Xiaoyou?" Xiaozhi asked with a smile.

"No...no problem," Xiaoyou replied.

“Alright, then you two can go to the battle arena in my yard and have your battle. Let me also watch you two young trainers battle,” Professor Mulan said.

Everyone came out of the house and into the courtyard. The Pill Emperor spoke first.

"I'll be the referee. In order to remain undefeated, every match is a learning opportunity for me."

Although Ash had just given Yu a quick training session, she was still a little nervous about her first battle.

This is a one-on-one match. Xiaoyou sent out Tearful Lizard, while Hep sent out Woolbraided Sheep.

After a fierce battle of attrition, Hop's Woolbraided Sheep narrowly defeated the Tearful Lizard, securing victory.

"That was incredibly thrilling! But we love this kind of thrilling battle. I even threw the Poké Ball really cool!"

"Yu, you don't seem like a trainer who just got a Pokémon at all. I almost lost. From now on, you're my rival too," Hop laughed.

"Yes, Xiaoyou, you did a fantastic job," Xiaozhi added.

"Thank you."

Although losing the match made Xiaoyou a little frustrated, everyone's comfort made her feel much better.

“Victory brings joy, and defeat brings regret. We must experience these ups and downs to gradually grow,” Hep said.

Even the Pill Emperor couldn't help but walk up to the two of them and praise them.

"Xiao You, Hop, your battle deeply moved me, it got every cell in my and my Charizard excited."

Hop, although you are still a bit green and need more polishing, you performed brilliantly in the battle.

I used to think you only cared about things like the way you threw Poké Balls, which had nothing to do with your actual skill level.

Looking back, I was worrying unnecessarily; your skills have improved significantly.

Xiaoyou, I hope you can continue to deliver even more exciting matches in the future.

It seems I'll have to give you my championship recommendation letter.

"Long live!

Thanks, bro.

I'm going to become the strongest trainer!

After receiving the letter of recommendation, I participated in the dojo challenge, demonstrated my potential, and shone brightly in the challenge, proving that my mentor wouldn't regret recommending me.

My legend begins here!

Hep exclaimed happily, jumping up and down with excitement.

"Thank you, Mr. Dandi." Xiaoyou also thanked Dandi.

Once inside, Leon immediately wrote three letters of recommendation, signed them with his own name, and gave them to Ash, Hop, and Yu.

This excited all three of them.

"Hey Ash, Yu, let's have a good spar and aim for the championship together, since you're my rivals. It's only natural for us to spar with each other, right?" Hop said excitedly.

"Of course, no problem," Xiao Zhi said with a smile.

"I will try my best too," Xiaoyou said.

Seeing the three of them, Dante and Dr. Mulan smiled with satisfaction.

Just then, a sharp, piercing sound suddenly rang out, followed by a loud crash and the sound of something falling outside.

Hearing the commotion, the group rushed out to check what was happening and found that three small stones emitting a dark red light had fallen into Dr. Mulan's yard, creating a small crater in the ground.

At the same time, Sonia, who had just finished dealing with things at the research institute, returned and curiously followed along to take a look.

"Is there some good news? It's so lively as soon as I got back?" Sonia asked.

"Huh, what's this?" Hep asked in confusion.

"Is it a meteorite?" Xiaoyou guessed.

"Wow, this is amazing!" Sonia exclaimed excitedly.

“This is a wishing star,” Ash said.

Wishing Stars are stones found in the Galar region that possess magical powers; it is said that whoever finds one can have their wish granted.

"Ash is right, that's a Wishing Star. It's said to fall next to people who truly want their wishes to come true," Professor Magnolia said.

"I see! As long as I have a Wishing Star, I can also make Pokémon Dynamax, and they will definitely become super huge!" Hop said excitedly.

“That’s right, it’s really rare. It’s said that the Wishing Star only falls on people who sincerely pray for it,” said Emperor Dan.

Upon hearing Dante's words, Hop suddenly seemed to remember something, and immediately looked up at the direction from which the wishing star had fallen, shouting loudly into the sky.

"I will become the strongest trainer! I will become the strongest trainer!! I will become the strongest trainer!!!"

Ash was both amused and exasperated; Hop had made the wish three times in a row!

“I’ve made three wishes already, so they should come true, right?” Hep said with a smile.

"If you say your wish out loud, it won't come true, Hop," Ash laughed.

"what!"

Upon hearing this, Hop's face immediately fell, while Ash continued to laugh.

"Just kidding."

"Hep, the Wishing Star is a mysterious stone that hides unknown energy; it can be considered a treasure of the Galar region."

"But having the raw stone alone is useless. You should give it to me first," said Dr. Mulan.

"Oh right, the professor is researching Dynamax."

Let us soon have the power to use Dynamax!

"We battled a mysterious Pokémon in the Misty Forest, and now we've got a Wishing Star. I have a feeling something amazing is about to happen!" Hop exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement.