Since Haxorus had successfully trained Draco Meteor to maximum proficiency, there was no need to stay here and keep disturbing Dragon Granny.
So, on a sunny day, Hu Yang and his Pokémon bid farewell to Dragon Granny, who had cared for them over the past few days.
Hu Yang said, "Thank you so much for taking care of us, Dragon Granny. We're leaving now."
"Go on!" Dragon Granny wore a kindly smile. Looking at the Piplup in Hu Yang's arms, the Gengar floating beside him, and the Arcanine sitting on the other side, she continued, "Goodbye, Piplup! Goodbye, Gengar! Goodbye, Arcanine!"
The three Pokémon happily waved their claws at her as well.
"Piplup!"
"Gengar!"
Arcanine could not wave its paw, so it could only lift its head and bark twice.
Riding on Arcanine, Hu Yang left Dragon Granny's teaching cottage.
Watching the boy's departing figure, Dragon Granny murmured to herself,
"Just as Lance said, he's a child with even greater talent than that fellow."
The sun rose, and the best part of the day had only just begun. Dragon Granny did not turn around and head toward the training grounds until Hu Yang had completely disappeared from view.
The young Trainer would continue his journey outside, while this old woman would continue teaching those Dragon-type Pokémon Draco Meteor!
Following Route 210 south, Hu Yang arrived in Solaceon Town around noon.
It was a town with a mild climate, very similar to Celestic Town. From the smiles on the faces of the local residents and Pokémon, it was easy to see how leisurely and carefree life was here.
The town was broadly divided into two sections. Most residents lived in the western part of town, near the main road.
The eastern part of town, meanwhile, was entirely occupied by dense trees,