: Lively Xiaoxia Makes Her Debut!

That eerie response finally alerted Hanako, who was cooking, to the unusual activity in the bushes.

She turned around abruptly and looked at the rustling bushes behind her.

"what!"

Hanako screamed, like a startled fawn, and almost instinctively darted toward Jiang Chuan, grabbing his arm.

The warm, soft touch pressed tightly against me.

"Is it... a ghost, or some kind of ferocious beast or Pokémon?"

Hanako's voice trembled, and her body shook slightly.

Jiang Chuan shook his head, his sharp gaze locking onto the bushes.

"It's neither a ghost nor a ferocious beast."

"It's a person."

"I'm so hungry~"

The voice drifted out again, this time clearer, and it was indeed a woman's voice, but it was so weak it seemed to float.

Then, the bushes were cleared away.

A head with messy, orange hair, like a bird's nest, struggled to emerge from the bushes, accompanied by a rustling sound.

It's a girl.

She was wearing a yellow crop top that showed off her slender waist and cute belly button.

She wore a pair of super short blue denim overalls, the legs of which were so short they reached her upper thighs, and her long, straight legs were covered in mud and grass clippings.

Only one side of the strap was hanging on the shoulder, while the other side hung loosely.

He was in a terrible state.

Several leaves were stuck in his hair, and a few dark brown bird feathers were stuck on his shoulders.

Such distinctive features—short orange hair, crop top, and denim shorts.

Jiang Chuan recognized him at a glance.

Xiaoxia, the female protagonist of the original series!

Look at this look...

Jiang Chuan's lips twitched.

He roughly guessed what had happened.

The flock of Fiery Sparrows that I had just avoided must have been run into by Xia.

And judging from her appearance, she's probably been chased quite badly.

"Gurgle~"

A loud rumbling sound came from Xiaoxia's stomach.

Her face was droopy, and her lips were pale; she was clearly exhausted and hungry.

But the next second, her nose suddenly twitched.

Those tired, somewhat listless eyes suddenly lit up.

It smells good!

The aroma of food!

The sausages and mushrooms that Hanako fried, and the aroma of hot soup...

Xiaoxia's eyes instantly lit up with a green light.

With a "whoosh," she rushed straight to the fire with a speed completely inconsistent with her previous weakened state.

"that!"

She stared intently at the sizzling sausage in the pan, then glanced at the steaming rice in the small pot next to her, and swallowed hard.

"Is this...is this your food?"

"Can I have some?"

"I can pay!"

As she spoke, she frantically reached into her pockets, only to find a few coins and a few leaves.

His expression immediately turned embarrassed.

【Ding! 】

A system notification sounded in Jiang Chuan's mind.

[Triggering the emotional storyline in the script - Xiaoxia]

[Task 1: Please become Xiaoxia's travel companion.]

[Task Reward: Harmonious Family Aura - Upon activation, female companions who have established a relationship with the host will automatically and amicably integrate into the family, without causing any conflicts with the other women.]

[Task Two: Become Xiaoxia's partner and develop a special relationship.]

[Mission Reward: Superpower Physique - Once activated, it allows you to cultivate superpowers.]

amount……

Well, how should I put it?

It still has to be the system!

Knowing that he was striving for the top of the Pokémon world, they directly gave him the amazing move "Harmony Family".

Don't be fooled by how lightly this halo is described; it doesn't directly boost either your own combat power or the power of your Pokémon.

But this thing is the most important core halo!

Many heroes and powerful trainers have ultimately stumbled because of trouble in their own backyard.

With wives constantly vying for attention and engaging in open and covert battles, all their energy is spent mediating family conflicts. How can they concentrate on becoming stronger?

Once this halo is activated, anyone who joins the family will automatically become friendly.

There will be no disputes.

This is a skill that so many people dream of!

As for the reward for the second task...

Superpowered physique.

They can cultivate superpowers.

Jiang Chuan knew all too well how advantageous psychics were in the Pokémon world.

Sabrina's level of superpowers is practically a bug.

Even if you can't reach Sabrina's level, just using the most basic mental power will greatly improve your combat strength.

Not to mention the convenience that superpowers bring to daily life, adventure, and even certain special occasions.

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath.

His expression became serious and resolute.

For world harmony.

Also for this amazing superpower.

He felt it was his duty to do so.

I'll take this task!

…………

"If you're paying, then you don't need to."

Jiang Chuan put down the tent he had just finished setting up and walked towards the fire.

Hanako was still clinging to his arm, following him closely.

"Just don't pretend to be a ghost in the forest next time."

As Jiang Chuan spoke, he walked to the campfire.

Hanako then realized that it was indeed a person, and most of her fear dissipated.

She released Jiang Chuan's hand, took a few steps forward, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Okay, let's eat together. I made some extra."

As she spoke, she deftly took out a new plate, filled it with rice, added a few sausages and fried mushrooms, and ladled a spoonful of hot soup.

"There's more in the pot if it's not enough."

"Wow, thank you so much!"

Xiaoxia's eyes welled up with tears as she looked at the steaming food in front of her.

She bowed deeply.

"My name is Misty, I come from Cerulean City, and my goal is to become a Water-type Pokémon Master!"

After introducing herself, she couldn't hold back any longer. She took the plate, picked up a spoon, and began to wolf down her food.

"Eat slowly, don't choke."

Hanako's instincts were instantly triggered when she saw how hungry Hanako looked.

She turned around, took out a water bottle from her backpack, poured a glass of water, and handed it to Xiaoxia.

Then he took out a comb.

"My name is Hanako, and I'm from Pallet Town. Misty, shall I cut your hair?"

Hanako looked at Kasumi's messy orange short hair, which resembled a bird's nest, and said softly.

"There are still leaves and bird feathers in your hair."

"Ugh... Mmm!"

Xiaoxia, with food stuffed in her mouth, nodded indistinctly, her eyes filled with gratitude.

Hanako went behind her and carefully removed the debris from her hair, then gently combed it.

Her movements were gentle and delicate.

"Thank you so much, Hanako-nee!"

Xiaoxia swallowed her food and said sweetly.

Hanako's heart softened when she heard Hanako call her "sister," and she combed her hair even more gently.

"By the way, handsome, what's your name?"

Xiaoxia then turned her gaze to Jiangchuan.

As she ate, she sized up the boy who looked no older than her.

He has handsome features, a calm gaze, and a tall, upright posture.

With Pikachu and Eevee by his side, he looks like a rookie trainer.

But he seemed very skilled at setting up the tent, and he didn't seem flustered at all when faced with my sudden appearance.

He remained quite calm.

My name is Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan sat down opposite her and picked up the rice that Hanako had served him.

"Also from Pallet Town."

"As for the goal..."

He paused, then looked up at Xiaoxia.

"My first small goal is to win the Quartz Conference."

"Pfft, cough cough cough!"

Xiaoxia almost spat out her food.

She quickly covered her mouth, coughed violently a few times, grabbed her water glass and gulped down several mouthfuls of water before she could finally catch her breath.

Then he stared wide-eyed at Jiang Chuan with an incredulous look on his face.

"Huh? A small goal? The championship?"

She put down her plate and then carefully scanned Jiang Chuan's surroundings.

There was indeed only a Pikachu and an Eevee nearby.

Pikachu was squatting at Jiangchuan's feet, munching on a berry, while Eevee was elegantly dozing off next to Hanako's legs.

Standard initial lineup configuration.

"By the way... I think you're a new trainer, right?"

Xiaoxia's tone was skeptical.

"Winning the Quartz Conference isn't that easy."

"Trainers from the 'Training School' who want to participate must first collect 8 Gym Badges!"

"And this is just the entry requirement. Even if you get 8 badges and qualify to participate, there are still many strong opponents after you enter the tournament."

"Those who make it to the main tournament at each Indigo League are trainers who have been traveling for at least one or two years."

"Those who can make it to the top 16 or the top 8 are basically veterans who have been traveling for more than three years."

"As for the champion..."

Xiaoxia shook her head, her eyes looking at Jiang Chuan with a hint of "the young man is ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth".

"Anyway, I've never seen or heard of a rookie trainer winning the Indigo League championship."

"The youngest Quartz Games champion in history also traveled for two years to win the title."

"You've only just set off, haven't you?"

As she spoke, she shoveled another mouthful of rice into her mouth.

Jiang Chuan's expression remained unchanged; he simply said calmly:

"Then you'll see him soon."

"real?"

Xiaoxia had a "Are you serious?" look on her face.

She put down her spoon and stared at Jiang Chuan for a few seconds.

Jiang Chuan's eyes were calm, showing no sign of joking, nor was he swayed by her words.

There was an inexplicable confidence in that calmness.

Xiaoxia suddenly felt a little curious.

This guy...

Is it blind arrogance?

Or do they really have some kind of confidence?

Suddenly, Xiaoxia leaned forward and brought her face close to Jiang Chuan's.

The distance instantly shrank.

They were so close that they could clearly feel each other's breath.

Xiaoxia still carried the scent of forest plants mixed with a faint smell of sweat.

Her short orange hair gleamed warmly in the firelight, with a few strands clinging to her sweaty forehead.

Because she was wearing a crop top, her forward leaning motion completely exposed her slender waist to Jiang Chuan's view.

The abs are clearly visible.

Her belly button is small and cute.

Further down, there was a pair of incredibly short jeans, the waistband hanging low on her hips, revealing a section of her fair waist and hip curves.

From Jiang Chuan's angle, one could even vaguely see the shadow under the edge of the denim shorts in this pose.

The two stared at each other strangely...