Elf: This little Mao is very different.

"We lost!"

After Mei was defeated in the battle between Toruko and Kikuko, Mei's momentum suddenly became a little weak.

"Granny Kikuko, you are so amazing!"

This is Mei's true thought at the moment.

"Haha, girls, don't be too disappointed. Your strength is already far beyond most people today."

Kikuko, who had just taken back her elf, also showed a kind smile to Mei and Toruko.

"Thinking back, neither I nor that old man Damu had the strength you have when we were your age."

"That's true." After being comforted by Kikuko, Mei immediately understood and regained her strength.

"But today I still want to thank Grandma Kikuko for your guidance. We have gained a lot today."

On her side, Touko did not forget to bow to Kikuko to express her gratitude, thanking her for her guidance in the battle today.

"You're welcome." For Kikuko today, being able to train younger generations is also a very meaningful thing.

"I am very pleased to see that you youngsters are also bravely moving forward and your strength is far beyond that of us old guys!"

Kikuko looked at Xiaomao and the other two, and recalled the strength of Xiaomao and the other two just now, and felt a little emotional for a moment.

"Granny Kikuko, we won't stop here, but will continue to work hard. One day, I will definitely stand at the top of the trainers!"

At this time, Xiaomao also stood up and expressed his determination and goals.

"Really? It's a really good choice!" After hearing Xiaomao's ambitions, Kikuko showed a gratified smile on her face.

"Well, kids, now that the competition is over, do you have time to have a meal with an old woman like me?"

Kikuko looked at Xiao Mao and the other two with a smile and said, "I bought a lot of vegetables today."

"of course."

"I'll help too!" After hearing this, Xiao Mao and the other two did not refuse but nodded and agreed.

In the following time, Xiao Mao and the other two helped Grandma Kikuko and prepared a sumptuous lunch in the Tokiwa Gym.

Xiao Mao, his two friends and Kikuko also enjoyed a delicious and happy lunch.

After having lunch with Kikuko, Xiao Mao and the others did not stay long. After saying goodbye to Kikuko, they set out on their journey back home.

Because Pallet Town is a small town under Viridian City and not far from Viridian City, Xiao Mao and the other two did not spend too much time returning to their hometown, Pallet Town, after leaving Viridian City.

"Isn't this Xiao Mao back?"

"Xiao Mao, congratulations on winning the championship of the Caiyou Conference!"

"Xiao Mao, your performance in the Hoenn region has brought great honor to our Pallet Town!"

"Are these two your girlfriends? Xiao Mao, you have good taste!"

Of course, when Xiao Mao was walking on the roads of Pallet Town, he also met many local residents of Pallet Town. When they saw the familiar Xiao Mao returning, they all greeted him warmly.

Xiao Mao also responded and talked to these neighbors very politely.

After saying goodbye to these enthusiastic neighbors, Mei and Toruko finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Xiao Mao, your neighbors are so enthusiastic!" Thinking back to the enthusiasm of the neighbors in Pallet Town just now, Mei was a little overwhelmed for a moment.

Although Toruko didn't say it explicitly, she nodded and agreed with Mei's expression, which also showed that she agreed with Mei's opinion.

"The residents of Pallet Town are generally so enthusiastic and simple, so their behavior just now is not surprising. This is also the reason why my grandfather established the research institute in Pallet Town." Xiao Mao explained to Mei and Toru with a smile.

"Is that so? It is really a good choice to live in such a quiet, peaceful and beautiful town."

Mei also looked around the environment around Pallet Town and found that she seemed to have fallen in love with this town.

"Don't worry, you are already a member of our Damu family. You can stay here as long as you want."

Xiao Mao, who was standing by, immediately pulled Mei and Toru into his arms after hearing what Mei said, and kissed them on their pink cheeks.

"Hateful!" Mei and Toru were also shocked by Xiaomao's sudden attack and said shyly.

"Okay, let's go home!"

After saying that, he took Mei and Toru and walked towards his home, which was the direction of the Oak Research Institute.

After arriving at the door of her house, Mei looked at Professor Oak in front of her curiously and said, "Xiao Mao, is this your home?"

"That's right." Xiao Mao nodded.

"What about that mountain behind?" Mei pointed to the small hill behind the research institute.

"Of course it is also part of the research institute." Xiao Mao responded with a smile.

"This is too big!"

This is the first time that Mei and Toruko have seen such a large research institute. Even in the Unova region, there is no research institute with such a large area!

"When grandpa established the research institute, he took into account the living environments of various elves, so he included the entire back mountain together." Xiao Mao looked at the shocked faces of Mei and Toruko, then explained to them with a smile.

"Of course, this is partly because it is in the countryside. After all, there is not enough area in the city for you to build a research institute." Xiao Mao also added.

"Is that so?" Mei and Toruko nodded after hearing this.

"Okay, let's go in!"

After the introduction, Xiao Mao took out the key, opened the door of the research institute, and walked in with Mei and Toruko.

When Xiaomao and the other two walked into the living room, they saw their grandfather and his assistant, Xiaojian, sitting in the living room, chatting about something.

When Professor Oak noticed Xiao Mao and the other two walking in, an expression of surprise immediately appeared on his face, but it soon turned into joy.

"Grandpa, we're back!" After seeing Professor Oak, Xiao Mao and the other two took the initiative to shout together.

"Xiao Mao, Mei, Touzi, why are you back?"

After seeing Xiao Mao and the other two coming back, Professor Oak was so happy that he could not express it in words: "Why didn't you tell me in advance before you came back so that I could pick you up!"

"I just want to give you a surprise." Xiao Mao answered his grandfather with a smile.

"Hahaha, there are surprises and astonishment!" Especially when he saw Mei and Toruko beside Xiaomao, the smile on Professor Oak's face never faded.

In the following time, the Oak Research Institute was filled with a harmonious scene.

Professor Oak and Ken were both listening to Shigeki and his friends' journey in the Hoenn region.

Just when they were having a happy chat, Professor Oak suddenly remembered something, so he looked at Xiao Mao excitedly.

"By the way, Xiao Mao, I think..."