Early the next morning, Xu Mu and Serena boarded a plane bound for Mystery Island.
The annual World Elite Four Tournament was about to begin there.
When Yang Qianqian heard Xu Mu was entering, she said she had only become an Elite Four Trainer this year and was still some way from reaching the strength of a Venerable.
She called him herself.
After wishing Xu Mu luck and telling him to win the championship, she quickly hung up.
Xu Mu appreciated the well wishes from his friend Teacher Yang.
When he got off the plane, Ralts sat on his shoulder, an invisible Hoopa hovered beside him, and a beautiful blonde girl followed behind.
Xu Mu stood on the island, green as far as the eye could see, and smiled with relief.
"This is the final stop. Once this tournament is over, I can go find Kale and ask for Cynthia's hand in marriage!"
The thought that Cynthia would soon officially be his left Xu Mu a little excited.
He had happened to meet the girl of his childhood dreams here, and more than that, love had blossomed between them.
It was something Xu Mu would never have dared dream of in eight lifetimes.
And yet it had happened!
Now Xu Mu had only one thing to do!
Win the tournament!
"Uncle, this tournament seems really important to you, huh?"
Serena was clever. That went without saying; everyone knew it.
Seeing Xu Mu looking a little wistful, she asked him about it.
"Of course it is. Once it's over, I'm going back to marry your sister!"
Xu Mu smiled as he spoke and let out a long breath.
"Ralts~"
[Is Xu Mu getting married?]
"Not married yet. We'll get engaged first, then go study at the academy. Once we graduate, we'll