Cheng Tian did not use up his nearly two-week vacation. He decided to return early.
His main purpose in coming back had been to visit his family and stop by his school. Catching Feebas had been entirely unexpected.
Since he had a new Pokémon to raise, Cheng Tian decided to return early to prepare some relevant training supplies.
That morning, Cheng Tian's parents saw him off.
"Honestly, this boy," his mother could not help complaining. "You've barely been back, and now you're leaving again. You aren't attached to home at all."
"All right, all right. We've already made it through half a year. What's another half year?" his father consoled her. "Xiao Tian, take good care of yourself out there."
"No problem!"
The flight times originally had not lined up, but fortunately, as long as his ticket had not expired, he could exchange it, so Cheng Tian could still return.
On Training Island, Nalu was chatting with Granny Du in the training hall.
"You'll be leaving soon. You and Brock need to lead the team well," Granny Du instructed. "Keep the youngsters safe. Don't let any accidents happen, understand?"
"Rest assured."
Granny Du suddenly sighed again. "Ah, I really am getting old. Time waits for no one. I truly hope these youngsters can grow up quickly."
"Nothing major is happening in the country right now. They'll have enough resources and time to grow."
"No." Granny Du shook her head. "Underground rivers surge in places you and I know nothing about. Many things aren't as peaceful as they appear on the surface. No matter what, we must make the most of our time."
For a moment, Nalu did not quite know how to respond.
What did she mean by underground rivers?
Was there danger? When? Where?
"It's still too early