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Chapter 371 Xiaoyao, Xiaosheng, the son and daughter of the Li Guan Master!
Chapter 371 Xiaoyao, Xiaosheng, the son and daughter of Master Qianli!
Qianli's strength is beyond doubt; he is definitely the top trainer in the Hoenn region. However, compared to Daigo, he is far behind in terms of age, talent, and strength.
According to the information provided by Professor Oak, Senri is already a father of two and is in his forties, while Daigo is only a young man under thirty.
One is middle-aged, the other is young; one is comparable to a king, the other is already a champion. There is no need to say which of the two has the greater talent and strength. Saying that Chisato can surpass Daigo if given a little more time is simply nonsense.
This little boy is probably a super die-hard fan of Chiri, which is why he has such blind trust in Chiri. There is no other possibility than a die-hard fan to be so confident in Chiri.
Xiao Zhi just smiled and didn't refute it. Don't easily break a child's beliefs, otherwise, once their faith collapses, the immature child may not be able to bear it and do something dangerous.
Don't ask Xiaozhi how he knows; everyone was a child once.
"Since Mr. Senri is so amazing, I'm even more determined to meet him, otherwise wouldn't my trip have been in vain? By the way, since you admire Mr. Senri so much, are you also going to Kikyo City next?"
Faced with Xiaozhi's calm and composed words, the little boy showed a hint of shame. The fact that this person could speak to him so calmly made it clear that his tone had been rather impolite.
Upon closer inspection, the boy realized that the person in front of him seemed strangely familiar. He was certain he had never seen this person in real life before—meaning, on television? Was this person a celebrity?
"Xiaosheng! Xiaosheng!!!" A sweet shout came from afar. Upon hearing the name Xiaosheng, the little boy's body stiffened instantly, and he quickly ran behind Xiaozhi and hid behind him.
Xiao Zhi and his friends were completely bewildered. Just a moment ago, this little boy had a defiant and arrogant expression, so what's going on now?
In the distance, a curvaceous young girl jogged over. She was also wearing a green headscarf, and her short brown hair fell over her shoulders with natural curves at the ends, making her face look exceptionally pretty.
The orange sleeveless top is like a burning warm sun, with black trim at the neckline outlining its exquisite lines. A green fanny pack is tied around the waist, looking like a touch of green in a flower garden, as if wearing the fruits of summer and the new leaves of spring.
The close-fitting black shorts have a simple cut, perfectly covering the hips and thighs, outlining smooth lines and exuding a youthful and playful vibe.
Her exposed legs were slender and well-proportioned, with fair skin and smooth, firm lines, revealing the well-proportioned muscle strength developed from years of walking and running. They possessed both the delicate beauty of a young girl and were full of vitality and explosive power.
He wore black socks around his ankles with bright orange accents, and slightly worn-out sneakers, making him look like a trainer who travels frequently.
The moment they saw the girl, Xiaoxia and Serena almost simultaneously glanced at what was in front of them, then turned their gazes back to the girl, their eyes filled with envy and shock.
Wow, that's huge! The other person is about the same age as them, so how can they be so much older?!
I feel that once he grows up, he will probably become another master like Kobe Bryant, judging by his physique.
The girl jogged over and stood in front of Ash. Ash also stood up, slightly taller than the girl by half a head. He glanced at Max behind him and then at the slightly angry expression on the girl's face, and roughly understood what was going on.
"Hello, are you this child's friend?" Just in case, Ash asked about the situation.
Upon hearing Xiaozhi's question, the girl's angry expression subsided, and she bowed apologetically to Xiaozhi, saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. This child is my younger brother. If he has done anything wrong, I apologize on his behalf. If there is any compensation needed, please come to me."
"Little brother—it's alright, it's alright. Your little brother didn't do anything wrong. He just discussed some knowledge about trainers with me. I can tell he's a very intelligent child. If he embarks on his journey in the future, he will definitely become a great trainer."
Xiaoxia & Xiaogang: ? ? ? !!!
Is this really something Little Zhi would say?! When did Little Zhi's emotional intelligence become so high?! Is this still Little Zhi?!
After finishing his polite conversation with a smile, Xiaozhi turned around and saw Xiaoxia and Xiaogang's ghost-like expressions. He rolled his eyes in annoyance and said, "What's with those expressions? You look like you've seen a ghost. Can't I just talk normally?"
"No—no, it's just that you've changed so fast, Ash. You never used to say things like this." Xiaoxia thought for a long time but couldn't think of any words to replace the polite phrase, so she simply skipped it. Anyway, Ash knew what she meant.
"People always have to grow up, right?" Ash shrugged and spread his hands.
Actually, he had absorbed most of the knowledge in the group recently, whether it was about trainers or Pokémon training. As a result, a new expert appeared in the group, named Ash Ketchum, who taught him how to deal with various interpersonal relationships.
In the outside world, the benefits of speaking well in social situations are self-evident. A single instance of speaking with low emotional intelligence can potentially destroy a relationship between two people. Relationships between people are so fragile; before a connection is established, a single careless word can cause two people to fall apart.
Moreover, speaking with high emotional intelligence can also positively promote the relationship between couples, which is why the experts in the group recommended that Xiaozhi learn this kind of knowledge. Xiaozhi thought of Xiaoxia and became less resistant to such polite words.
For Ash, one is one, and two is two. There's no need for formalities. Just tell the truth and be honest. As the saying goes, sincerity begets sincerity.
But sometimes, people still need a little white lie. Politeness is not hypocrisy, but an essential part of interpersonal relationships!
That's right, Xiao Zhi was persuaded by the experts in the group to learn this knowledge.
"Ash—are you Ash, the champion of the Indigo League?" The brown-haired girl paused for a moment after hearing the name, then asked with a hint of surprise.
"I remember now! Yes, yes, yes! You're the legendary most talented trainer in history, said to be able to challenge Leon for the title of Supreme Champion before you turn twenty. The foreign media are praising you to the skies!" At this moment, a boy named Xiaosheng suddenly jumped out from behind Xiaozhi, pointing at Xiaozhi with a look of surprise and delight.
Judging from Xiao Sheng's expression, it was as if he had discovered some kind of treasure.
However, his pointing at others made the girl's pretty face darken. She grabbed Xiao Sheng's finger and said with a forced smile, "Xiao Sheng!! Didn't I tell you to stick close to me? Do you know how long I've been looking for you! You didn't answer the phone, and now you dare to point at others so rudely? Just wait and see if your parents will punish you when we get back!!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Sheng shrank back, a fearful expression on his face. He tried to pull his fingers back, but they felt as if they were clamped by iron pincers, and he couldn't move them at all. In fact, the small, white hand holding his fingers was still tightening its grip.
Despite the girl's somewhat delicate appearance, her strong, shapely legs alone tell her that she is definitely not the pampered type.
"Sister, I was wrong, I was wrong, please forgive me!!" Xiao Sheng hurriedly begged for mercy.
Sister? So this girl is the child's older sister? They do look somewhat alike, but that's not Ash's focus. What Ash is focusing on is the aura he senses from this girl, an aura that belongs only to powerful trainers.
This girl is a powerful trainer!
"—If you do this again, I'll have Mom and Dad lock you up at home, you hear me!"
"Okay~~" Xiao Sheng replied obediently, his hands in front of him, his head lowered, not daring to breathe loudly, afraid that he would offend his sister again. If she really locked him up at home and wouldn't let him out, what difference would that make from killing him!
"I'm sorry, my little brother is a bit rude." After scolding Max, the girl bowed to Ash in apology. Ash waved his hand and said, "It's alright, he's just a kid—by the way, is your whole family traveling from Hoenn to Johto?"
"We're not here for tourism. Our father has some business to attend to here, and as for me—I'm here to challenge the Silver Tournament. I'm here today to register for the competition. My younger brother kept insisting on coming along, so I had no choice but to bring him. But as soon as we arrived, he caused me trouble." As she spoke, the girl glared fiercely at Xiao Sheng with her beautiful eyes. Xiao Sheng turned his head to the side and pouted slightly.
"I see. I'm Ash from Pallet Town, and my goal is also the Silver Conference. It seems I can look forward to battling you at the Silver Conference." Ash said, extending his hand to the girl.
"My name is May, and I'm from Petalburg City in Hoenn." The girl May extended her fair little hand and shook hands with Ash.
"Citrus City? Isn't that the city where Mr. Senri lives? So you live in the same city as Mr. Senri! No wonder Max admires Mr. Senri so much. After all, his idol has always been by his side, so it's normal for him to have that kind of reaction. Don't blame him." Ash said with a look of realization, while also making excuses for Max.
Since both siblings are from Orange City, they are naturally very familiar with and know Chiri very well. Perhaps Chiri even lives next door to them. This explains why Xiaosheng admires Chiri so much.
Regardless of the difference between Chisato and Daigo, Daigo is, after all, just someone on TV, while Chisato is a real person right beside you. It's normal for misjudgments to occur in this situation.
"Ahem, actually, Mr. Senri is our father." Xiaoyao smiled, finally unable to hold it in any longer, and told Xiaozhi the truth.
Having a gym leader as a father isn't anything shameful, but normally Haruka wouldn't tell others that her father is the gym leader of Petalburg Gym.
In the Hoenn region, Petalburg Gym is different from other gyms. It is recognized as the strongest gym in the Hoenn region, and Senri's reputation is also exaggerated. Although he is not one of the Elite Four, his reputation is second only to Steven, making him the number two figure in the Hoenn region.
If someone were to say that her father is Qianli, not only would others not believe it, but even if they did, it would cause a lot of trouble. So normally, Xiaoyao would not say that her father is Qianli in public, and Xiaosheng was also strictly forbidden from saying this.
But when facing Ash, May blurted it out without hesitation. The reason she didn't say it at first was just because she wanted to tease Ash. Ash's successful defense of her brother won her favor from the start.
There's a saying that goes, "It's your own business how much you scold your own family members. But if others get involved, that's a different story."
Even if what others say is true, one's own family will always feel uncomfortable hearing it. Xiaozhi's behavior of defending her brother when he did something wrong and giving him face undoubtedly greatly increased her goodwill towards him.
Besides this reason, May also recognized Ash. Ash is not just the Indigo League champion; that's just the official honor he received. His achievements behind the scenes are even more impressive than the official title.
Leaving aside distant events, just in the last month alone, the exhibition match between Ash and Lorelei has spread even throughout Hoenn. A fifteen-year-old boy actually defeated Lorelei, who has the strength of a champion, in a two-on-two battle. If it weren't for seeing it with one's own eyes and having video evidence, probably no one would believe it.
Therefore, Ash is actually on par with his father. In terms of strength, Ash is definitely not inferior to his father, and may even be stronger!
On the other side, when Ash and his friends heard May say that her father was Senri, their minds went completely blank. They never expected that a random passerby they met on the roadside would turn out to be the son and daughter of the gym leader they were about to challenge. This encounter was just too magical!
At a bubble tea shop in Ruoye Town, Ash and his friends, along with May and her siblings, sat at two tables joined together and chatted happily.
Since Xiaoyao and the others also needed to go home, meaning they all had the same destination, they decided to find a place to have a drink and chat before setting off together later.
It's more lively with more people on the road!
While drinking her milk tea, May made a request to Ash: "Ash, please battle me!"
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