I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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"What happened?" Grandma Xijiana asked, frowning.

"Um... Shigeru, why don't you talk to him for me?" Higana asked Shigeru for help.

Xijiana still couldn't bring herself to tell her grandmother.

"Okay, I'll do it," Xiao Mao said.

Grandma Xijiana looked puzzled, wondering what had happened that made Xijiana afraid to tell her herself.

"Alright, Xiao Mao, you go ahead and tell us."

So, Shigeru told Higana's grandmother what had happened on the sea violet and also explained Daigo's meaning.

"That's how it is. The Meteor Dwellers have been exposed. The Hoenn League is still willing to make contact with you. If you don't want to, Grandma, you can refuse."

... .... ...

Xiao Mao said, "However, I suggest that you agree, Grandma. After all, Meteor Village is hiding Rainbow Meteorite. Currently, major companies in the outside world are researching meteorite energy and even super evolution. Once a company like Great Violet knows about the existence of Meteor Village, it will not be safe for Meteor Village."

After listening, Grandma Xijiana remained calm, and it was impossible to tell what she was thinking.

Seeing that Grandma Higana was unmoved, Shigeru continued, "Grandma, you may not know this, but in the city of Salo in the Kalos region, there is a Refinement Tower that holds the secrets of Mega Evolution."

"Mr. Cocoble, who guards the Refining Tower, may also be a Meteorite. He cooperates with the Carlos Alliance, and no one has dared to touch the Super Stone of the Refining Tower."

Cocoble is actually a descendant of the Meteor People. His ancestors left Meteor Village with a large number of Super Stones and came to the Carlos region.

"Is that so!?" Higana exclaimed in surprise. There were actually descendants of the Meteor People in other regions, and even a large number of Super Stones.

“It seems to be the same group of people from a hundred years ago,” Grandma Higana said.

"Grandma, do you know?"

"Hmm." Grandma Higana nodded and said, "500 years ago, there was a conflict within the tribe. A group of people in the village wanted to go out and develop, so they took the fragments of the Rainbow Meteorite and left the village."

"I see. It seems the tribespeople who went out are living well. Why don't we establish diplomatic relations with the alliance as well?" Higana said cautiously.

420: Generous Grandma Higanbana, Blastoise Mega Stone

Grandma Xijiana stared at Xijiana immediately upon hearing her words.

"Grandma... I know I was wrong, I didn't mean it." Feeling guilty, Xijiana immediately admitted her mistake.

Grandma Higana took a deep breath and said, "It seems that the Meteor People alone cannot keep the secrets of this place."

"Shigeru, I'd like to see Mr. Daigo. Can you take me there?" Grandma Higana asked.

"Grandma! You agreed." Xijiana, who had been looking down, was overjoyed.

Grandma Higanbana's willingness to meet with Daigo means she agrees to negotiate with the Hoenn League.

"Don't be in a hurry. I need to meet with the people in power outside. They haven't agreed to establish diplomatic relations yet." Grandma Xijiana said with some disappointment, "I thought this trial would make you more composed, but you're still as impulsive as before."

"Ha ha...!"

Higana could only laugh and say "1, 4, 3" to cover up her embarrassment.

"Okay, shall we go now or tomorrow?" Xiao Mao asked.

"Tomorrow, it's getting late. Besides, thanks to you this time, Xijiana wouldn't have been able to complete the trial. I really want to thank you properly," Grandma Xijiana said gratefully.

"You're too kind. I was just escorting it the whole way. To be honest, it was my fault for not keeping a close eye on it. Otherwise, the meteorite wouldn't have been stolen. If you want to thank me, just a small token will do," Xiao Mao said politely.

Higana: ? ? ?

“I know you want a Mega Stone. Tell me, what kind of Pokémon’s Mega Stone do you need?” Grandma Higanbana said.

Xiao Mao was immediately startled.

He was just saying it casually. After all, he had already received a Latios Mega Stone, so it was only right for him to lend a hand. He didn't expect to get a Mega Stone in return.

"Do you have Blastoise's Mega Stone?" Without any hesitation, Gary chose Blastoise's Mega Stone.

Who told the turtle to be Shigeru's troublesome spirit?

“Yes, I’ll give it to you tomorrow morning,” Grandma Higana said.

"Thank you so much, Grandma. If you need any help next time, just let me know, and I'll definitely do my best to help," Xiao Mao said.

Taking on an escort mission and getting two super stones for free is such a great deal.

Xiao Mao really hopes that he can escort the next Inheritor Trial again. Xiao Mao still has quite a few Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, so it would be best to escort them a few more times.

“Higana, take this.” Grandma Higana took out an anklet from her cloak. The anklet was streamlined and circular, with a keystone set at the top.

Super anklet!

Shigeru immediately recognized the bracelet as Higanbana's exclusive keystone item.

"Key Stone!"

Higana was overjoyed and immediately accepted the super anklet.

“This was made for you by Croissant herself,” Grandma Higana said.

"Uncle Croissant is so kind. He knows I like anklets and specially made this style for me." Higana was more and more satisfied with the look and immediately put the super anklet on her right leg.

“If you like it, that’s good. Here’s a Mega Stone for Salamence, take it.” Higanbana’s grandmother then took out a Mega Stone for Salamence.

"Grandma, you know my Shell Dragon has evolved!" Higana exclaimed in surprise. She hadn't mentioned that her Shell Dragon had evolved.

Higanbana's Shellder evolved on the Sea Violet. At that time, Rayquaza's meteor shower attacked indiscriminately, causing the entire Sea Violet platform to collapse. The round tower was naturally affected as well. To protect Higanbana, Shellder evolved into Salamence.

“Whether you evolve or not, you have completed the trial, and this is a reward for the inheritor,” Grandma Xijiana said.

"Thank you grandma."

Higanbana took the Salamence Mega Stone, already imagining what Salamence would look like after Mega Evolution.

After watching Gary and Steven's battle, she even fantasized that she could also fight Gary after she had Mega Evolution.

If Shigeru knew that Higana had such thoughts, he would definitely tell her that she was thinking about eating peaches.

The message about Daigo has been delivered, and Grandma Higanbana has agreed to negotiate. Now, we'll see if tomorrow's negotiations can produce a mutually acceptable solution.

This matter is no longer Gary's concern. Ultimately, it's the Hoenn League's own business. Gary is an outsider; he's lucky if he can get a couple of Mega Stones.

Pity.

Shigeru also wanted the Salamence Mega Stone, but since he already had the Blastoise Mega Stone, he was too embarrassed to ask.

...!

I stayed overnight in the village.

The next morning, Grandma Higan woke up Shigeru and Higan and prepared to go to Devon Corporation for negotiations.

Older people may need less sleep, and older people tend to wake up early.

Higanbana's grandmother also gave Blastoise's Mega Stone to Gary.

Upon receiving the Mega Stone, Shigeru immediately woke up from his sleepiness.

The three emerged from the Village of Meteors.

"Grandma, can you get used to flying in the sky?" Xiao Mao asked with some concern as they came outside.

Xijiana's grandmother looks to be over sixty years old. Although she is well-maintained, riding in the air might be too much for an elderly person's body.

"Don't worry, my Pokémon knows Fly." Grandma Higanbana smiled slightly, took a Poké Ball out of her pocket, and opened it.

Baton!

【LV70 Qixi Bluebird♀/Champion】

Wow! Champion level!

When Gary saw the Pokémon that Grandma Higanbana released, he was also surprised. He didn't expect that Grandma Higanbana had a Pokémon with Champion-level strength.

Shigeru suddenly realized that he had underestimated the power of Meteor Village.

The Meteor Dwellers all raise Dragon-type Pokémon, and Dragon-type Pokémon have a huge advantage: long lifespan. With proper training, their level will definitely reach its limit.

The Meteor People have been around for thousands of years. Even if the dragon spirits don't live for more than a thousand years, they can live for three to five hundred years without any problem.

This means that the Meteor Dwellers have been cultivating Dragon-type Pokémon for three to five hundred years. These Pokémon are at least Champion-level, and there may even be near-Legendary Dragon-type Pokémon.

After all, Dragon-type Pokémon, like Dragonite and Salamence, are pseudo-legendary with a 2.9-point potential. A hundred years is enough time for them to reach the pseudo-legendary level.

From this perspective, the strength of the Meteor Dwellers should not be underestimated; they are definitely no weaker than the Dragon Clan of the Johto region, and may even be stronger.

The only weakness of the Meteor People is that they have been isolated from the world for too long, making them weak in high technology, but extremely powerful in all other aspects.

With the Meteor Dwellers now more willing to engage with the outside world, and with Steven's help, they will soon become a powerful force in the Hoenn region.

In particular, the Meteor Dwellers possess the method to create Mega Stones, and for that reason alone, they will inevitably become an indispensable part of the Hoenn League sooner or later.

Given that Meteor Village is close to Corasick City, it wouldn't be a bad idea for Steven to find a gym leader position for the Meteor Villagers.

421: Farewell, Back to Green Ridge City

Tens of minutes later.

The three arrived at the rooftop of the Devon Building.

Daigo received a call from Higanbana early in the morning and was already waiting there.

Upon seeing the three arrive, Daigo introduced himself with great joy: "Hello, my name is Daigo, and I am the acting chairman of the Hoenn League."

Shigeru was surprised; it was the first time he had ever heard that Daigo was the acting chairman of the league.

Then why did Daigo seek help from Michael in the previous operation?

The league president's authority surpasses that of the champion; could he be a temporary appointee?

Xiao Mao just thought about it to himself and didn't ask any more questions.

“Hello, I am Shimi, an elder of the Meteor Clan,” said Grandma Higana.

This was also the first time Xiao Mao had learned of Grandma Xijiana's name. He discovered that the Meteor Dwellers only had two surnames: the women's surname was Xi, and the men's surname was Ke.

Could Cynthia, the Sinnoh League Champion, also be a Meteor Dweller?

"Elder Himi, please follow me."