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Chapter 466 City Lord 3, Xi Si

Upon hearing Blatano's question, Li Luochen nodded: "Yes, we've indeed subdued him. What happened?"

"May I take a look?"

As a Pokémon professor, he really looked forward to opportunities like this to study mythical Pokémon.

I just don't know if Li Luochen would be willing to let me do the research.

"It's a bit difficult." Li Luochen leaned back in his chair and scratched his head.

"How so?"

Blatano thought Li Luochen thought he wanted to get something for free, and was about to say that it was research for a fee, when he heard Li Luochen say, "My Darkrai is on a date with Cresselia."

Li Luochen sighed.

He wasn't just making this up; it's true.

Upon arriving in the Carlos region, Darkrai said he would take Cresselia to see the place where it used to live, which is the alternate dimension of the Prism Tower.

And just like that, the two Pokémon ran away.

I have no idea where he is now, he hasn't even left a message for me.

Bratano: ?

Upon hearing this outrageous answer, Bratano's first reaction was that Li Luochen was teasing him.

But then I thought, they could easily come up with any excuse, like "Darkrai is injured and can't see anyone" or "I didn't bring it with me this time," instead of making up such an absurd reason as "I'm on a date with Cresselia" to amuse themselves.

So, this is actually true?!

Blatano came to this conclusion, marveling at the vastness and wonder of the Pokémon world.

Li Luochen thought for a moment and added, "However, after their date is over, you can lend them to Dr. Blatano for a few days to observe."

Bratano was one of his seventh uncle Fradali's few good friends, so he had to give him that much face.

It's a pity that the young couple isn't here right now, otherwise I would have just lent them the money.

"Oh, Master Luo Chen, you're too kind."

Bratano quickly waved his hand, a rare look of embarrassment on his face.

He had just thought the other person was making fun of him, but then the other person turned around and said he could borrow it.

This comparison makes his petty-mindedness stand out.

"You're welcome. After all, you're a Pokémon professor, at the forefront of this path."

Li Luochen shook his head, his tone sincere: "If it weren't for you leading the research on super evolution, this technology would probably still be in the hands of only a few people."

This wasn't something Li Luochen made up.

Mega Evolution can add a full 100 points to a Pokémon's base stats. Regardless of whether the Mega Evolved form is stronger or weaker in actual battles, those 100 points are a real boost.

Whether it strengthens or weakens, the very possibility of breaking the mold is the most precious thing.

Bratano's research opened not a door, but a path.

Praised by Li Luochen in such a way, even elevated to the level of values, Bratano felt a little embarrassed.

He chose this topic purely out of curiosity.

I was curious about why the stone dug out of the mine could emit such a completely different aura, and I was curious about what the DNA helices engraved inside the stone meant.

As the business grew larger and larger, and I became more deeply involved, I achieved my current status.

The three chatted for a while.

The sky outside the window gradually darkened, and the streetlights on the street lit up one after another.

"Then we'll be going now."

Seeing that it was getting late, Vladali stood up from his chair and straightened the hem of his coat.

Li Luochen also stood up.

Blatano saw them to the door and watched them walk away down the street until their figures disappeared into the shadows beyond the reach of the streetlights before turning back to the research institute.

When I returned to Café de la Vidal, all the lights were already on.

Cattleya, Lillie, and Acerola sat by the window, while Anxin'er lay on the table with several exquisite shopping bags in front of her.

Seeing Li Luochen enter, An Xin'er immediately sat up straight, her eyes sparkling: "Big brother, we bought so many things!"

Cattleya nodded to him, her tone flat: "Everything's bought, we can set off now."

The battle fortress on Route 8, I'll be checking in tonight.

She glanced at her watch; it wasn't too late yet, and she could get there just in time.

The group arrived at Route 8.

A magnificent castle stands by the roadside, its towers piercing the sky, with several flags fluttering in the wind at their tops.

However, Li Luochen and the others remained completely unmoved.

It's not just that we've seen many castles like this.

More over.

Castles are actually quite common in the Carlos region.

It's similar to ancient Europe before Li Luochen traveled through time.

Castles, knights, princesses—these elements are everywhere.

But in the end, the castle was only about the size of a small village.

Those "princesses" living there sound nice, but their actual status is probably equivalent to that of the village chief's daughter.

Of course, Li Luochen only dared to think these words in his heart and would not say them out loud.

dong dong dong ......

Li Luochen stepped forward, raised his hand and knocked on the heavy iron door, then pressed the doorbell next to it.

The crisp sound of the bell echoed inside the door for a few seconds.

"Hello, I am Li Luochen from the Donghuang region, here to attend the banquet."

"Okay...okay!"

A tense female voice came from the other end of the doorbell, as if she had been startled. Her voice was soft and her tone trembled slightly at the end.

The call was interrupted.

After a while, the gate slowly opened.

A young girl pushed open the door and came out.

A blue top hat was worn at an angle on his head, beneath which was a refined yet slightly tense face.

She was dressed in a magician's outfit.

The collar is crisp, the cuffs are tapered, and double-breasted gold buttons extend from the chest to the waist.

The front of the skirt barely covered her knees, but the back trailed out with a wide hem, resembling an inverted blue flower bud.

Her hair was just past her shoulders, and a small silver hair clip was tucked behind her ear.

She wore blue and black striped tights and matching high heels, her entire body, from her hat to the tips of her shoes, was completely covered in blue.

"Distinguished guests..."

The girl's voice was soft and she sounded a little nervous.

"I am Xisi, the Third City Lord. It's a pleasure to receive you!"

After speaking, Xi Si bowed slightly, clasped her hands in front of her, and behaved respectfully.

"Please follow me, everyone. I have prepared rooms for you!"

Xi Si stepped aside to clear the doorway, clasped her hands in front of her, and bowed her head as everyone entered one by one before quickly walking to the front to lead the way.

The interior of the castle is even more elaborate than its exterior.

A huge oil painting hangs on the wall, framed in a heavy, carved, gilded wooden frame. The painting depicts city lords from who-knows-which generation, each with a solemn expression, their gazes looking down upon each visitor from above.

The carpet beneath my feet was a deep red color, so soft it felt like walking on clouds, without making a sound.

Xi Si walked at the front, her high heels clicking almost silently on the carpet, the only sound the gentle sway of her wide skirt as she walked...

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