If A Ding's family had not handled things this way, Shen Qi or Espeon would have had to drive Lao Fu home in his car. After all, the old man had spent the whole evening having fun, and his old injuries had flared up again. None of them would have felt comfortable letting him drive home alone.
"Shen Qi, I'm heading back to Hoenn tomorrow." Lisia opened the door of the Sootopolis Shadow. "Remember to come see me when you're in Hoenn."
"Your place is way too out of the way."
Sootopolis City was built on an island in the sea that a meteorite had hollowed out. It was far too distant from Fallarbor Town, where Shen Qi was headed.
Lisia drove off without standing on ceremony. "Honestly. We'll talk about it later."
Sabrina got back into her car too. "Shen Qi, how are you planning to get to Hoenn?"
"Hmm... I'll drive. I'll leave the Little Sheep in Kanto, and Lilligant and I will drive over."
"Stay safe on the road."
"Goodbye."
After the intense races and cheerful dinner, the newly acquainted friends went their separate ways.
Shen Qi felt full inside. This was something he had gained beyond the competition.
Travel far and wide, experience different challenges, and meet more interesting people and Pokémon.
"Lilligant, Chansey, Lopunny, Dodo... we're starting a new journey too."
Chapter 357: The Route to Hoenn
"Madam..."
"Sir..."
In the room, Shen Qi and Florges gazed deeply into each other's eyes.
The Winter Race was over. Shen Qi had exceeded his goals, and Florges had achieved her aim of selling desserts while riding the wave of excitement surrounding the event.
Now it was time to follow the plan and head to Hoenn, to try to find clues related to meteorites in Fallarbor Town.
Florges