In the early morning of Pallet Town, cool dew dripped from the windowsill, waking up the little cutie lying on the window.

"Pika!" Pikachu shuddered and turned to look at the clock.

Fortunately, it’s only six in the morning.

"Pika~" Touching his chin, Pikachu raised his head and remembered what Xiaozhi told him before going to bed last night.

"Pikachu~ I don't really trust the clock at home, so please, wake me up before seven tomorrow so we can go pick up our new friend."

"(?ˉ??ˉ??)Pika~" Pikachu looked at Xiaozhi, who had excellent sleeping quality but very poor sleeping posture on the bed, and smiled wickedly.

It only says wake up, there is no limit on the method, right?

Crack! The dazzling electric light illuminated Xiaozhi's bedroom, and Xiaozhi's wails resounded through the sky.

"It's numb... oh my god!" Xiaozhi lay on the ground with a dark face, looking at Pikachu numbly: "It doesn't have to be so intense, right?"

"Pikachu." The little guy showed a harmless smile, which made Xiaozhi smile helplessly: "It's against the rules to act cute."

After getting up and washing up, Xiaozhi dressed neatly, shook the back of his coat, and put his beloved hat on his head.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Xiaozhi nodded with satisfaction: "Yoshi! Sado wash, let's start again!"

"Pikachu~" The little guy jumped up and climbed onto Xiaozhi's shoulder skillfully. They smiled at each other.

Carrying his backpack, Xiaozhi hurried downstairs. His mother Hanako had already prepared a sumptuous breakfast.

"Get up, Xiaozhi, and eat more. You won't have the chance to eat my cooking every day in the future." Mother Darling said with a gentle smile.

"Don't worry, Mom." Xiaozhi smiled caringly, "I will call you often. I will be at home during every off-season."

The Pokémon League does not have competitions all year round. The duration from registration to badge collection is about six months.

In the remaining time, trainers can choose to take a vacation, train independently, challenge battle facilities, participate in local cup competitions, etc. according to their preferences.

Therefore, as long as Xiaozhi completes his strategic goals on time, it will be no problem for him to use his free time to go out with his mother, travel, etc.

"Eat on time when you are outside, remember to wash your hands frequently, pay attention to hygiene, and change your underwear every day..." Hanako's mother sat opposite Xiaozhi, reminding him tirelessly.

Xiaozhi stuffed his mouth full of food, and nodded vigorously while eating.

Although my mother's advice is plain, between the lines is the most sincere concern.

"Okay, I'm full!" Looking at the time, it was six fifty, Xiaozhi stood up and gave Hanako a gentle hug.

"Mom, take care of yourself. When I return home with honor, make me a big meal to celebrate."

"Don't worry, kid~" Hanako, with tears in her eyes, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes imperceptibly, and waved goodbye to Xiaozhi at the door with a smile.

Children always want to fly high. A mother does not ask you to fly too high, but only worries that you will be too tired.

Looking at Xiaozhi's back, Hanako seemed to see a young man full of vigor and vitality.

"Son, do you want me to bring the neighbors to support you?" Hanako's mother suddenly shouted.

Gulp... Xiaozhi tripped and nearly fell down: "Mom, don't bother everyone. Wait until I get the honor, then come and welcome me back home!"

With a strong wave of his hands, Xiaozhi ran wildly along the path!

The folks in Pallet Town were so welcoming that even after all these years, Ash would feel socially crippled when he thought about it!

Walk through the streets and alleys of the town and climb the bluestone steps.

The barn in the distance quietly came into view, and the huge windmill blades turned slowly.

The red-roofed building blends seamlessly into the surrounding wooden fence.

This is the Ohki Research Institute, where everything started.

Excitedly ringing the doorbell, Xiaozhi called out loudly: "Professor Oak! I'm Xiaozhi, I'm here to pick up the Pokémon for beginners."

Click~ The door opened, and a young man wearing a green vest and amethyst pendant, who looked 90% like Xiao Mao, walked out.

"Oh~ It's Xiaozhi. You came quite early." The young man nodded slightly.

"Brother Qinglu!" Xiaozhi looked at the person in front of him with slight surprise.

This genius, who was praised by Professor Oak as a person to be cultivated, was the Kanto champion for only five minutes.

However, he was also a man of brilliant talent who dominated his era.

A gym trainer, a champion, a cultivator, and a scholar, this person can be said to have perfectly inherited all the genes of wisdom in the name Ohki.

Because he has been guarding the Tokiwa Gym all year round, almost no one in Kanto has collected eight first-line badges. He is a real ruthless guy.

This person doesn't come back to the Oak Research Institute often. I didn't expect him to be here today.

"Today is Xiao Mao's debut day, I brought him some gifts." Qinglv nodded in a friendly manner: "I still have to rush back to Tokiwa City, good luck on your journey."

"Okay, goodbye Brother Qinglu." After saying goodbye to Qinglu, Xiaozhi pushed the door and walked into the house with great interest.

"Hey! Master Zhi~ You're here~" Xiao Mao was sitting on the sofa, fiddling with a notebook. Looking at the cover, it should be the training notes of Squirtle, signed: Ooki Qinglu.

"Yes, here comes Uncle Mao." Xiaozhi nodded. There were not so many details between him and Xiaomao.

Especially after the eight-year-old world line came to an end, Xiaozhi was reborn, and the relationship between the two became even more inseparable...

After all, they are close friends and evenly matched opponents, so it is natural that their friendship will advance by leaps and bounds.

"Hey, look, these are the trainer's Squirtle training notes. Are you envious?" Xiao Mao raised his eyebrows at Xiao Zhi proudly.

"You've exposed your choice. I'll choose Bulbasaur and beat you to death in a moment." Xiaozhi teased with a smile.

"Ahem... I just got the notes. Wait until I train for two months." Xiao Mao immediately backed down.

Xiaozhi shrugged, "Okay, I'll save you some face. Where's the doctor?"

"Grandpa is upstairs, you can just go there." Xiao Mao stood up nonchalantly: "I have to pack up and get ready to go."

"Remember not to drive." Xiaozhi reminded.

"I know! Gossip..." Xiao Mao waved his hand and walked towards his room.

Xiaozhi shook his head helplessly and murmured softly: "Don't be ungrateful, I let you walk for your own good~"

Following the stairs to the second floor, Xiaozhi gently pushed open the door of the laboratory.

The flame of the alcohol lamp burned quietly, and Professor Oak was lying in front of the laboratory table with great concentration.

"Drip drip..."

Three minutes have passed! Professor Oak slammed his head and said: This is the time, the golden time to enjoy the instant noodles!

Xiaozhi looked at Professor Oak with amusement: "Pickled pepper beef?"

"You're an expert~" Professor Oak turned around with the beaker in his arms, and saw Satoshi leaning against the door with a smile on his face.

"Ahem... Xiaozhi, you got up quite early today." Professor Oak was so surprised that he almost choked.

"Doctor, will instant noodles taste better if cooked in a beaker?" Xiaozhi asked curiously.

"This is my exclusive secret recipe. I won't tell you~" Professor Oak raised his head proudly.

Xiaozhi did not expose this old child, walked into the laboratory and bowed solemnly: "Doctor, please give me the Pokémon for beginners."

Professor Oak looked at the Pikachu on Xiaozhi's shoulder, and thought of the two Poké Balls that Qinglu brought back early this morning. He smiled meaningfully and said, "Okay, follow me~"

To be continued...

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