"Alright, stop messing around. I called the three of you here because there's something very important to discuss."
Seeing Meng Tianya's serious expression, Yu Longdu also dropped his carefree demeanor. "What important matter? Is there anything more important than evolving the mineral veins?"
Xia Huna, sitting in his wheelchair, asked Meng Tianya, "How many have you caught?"
Meng Tianya shook his head. "Not a single one. After all, we can't just arrest people without evidence."
The four of them discussed the moles planted by various factions in Ming Long Country for a long time. In the end, they decided to wait and see. After all, both Xia Huna and Mu Zhishui were very experienced in dealing with all sorts of crises. Remember how they escaped from Manying back then.
Speaking of Manying, Xia Huna asked Meng Tianya, "If we go to Manying recently, will we encounter any trouble?"
"Go to Manying? Is it absolutely necessary?"
"It's not absolutely necessary, but I promised the girls there that I would attend the festival they are holding. After all, it's a shrine dedicated to Xerneas."
Mentioning Xerneas, Meng Tianya was relieved. "If it's Xerneas, then I'm much more at ease. But go quickly and come back quickly. I'm worried they might cause trouble after the festival."
Xia Huna agreed. "Don't worry, I still have a trump card I can use."
Leaving Meng Tianya's office, Yu Longdu sidled up and asked, "Trump card? What other trump cards are you hiding from us?"
"If I told you, would it still be called a trump card?"
...
Although the meeting convened by Meng Tianya was interrupted midway, it did not prevent Xia Huna and the others from departing for Manying that afternoon. Moreover, the group this time was quite substantial, with Xia Huna leading a team of eight to Manying.
Sitting on Yu Linglong's private jet, Yu Rui was a little nervous. This was her first time on such a private jet. Seeing her flustered expression, Yu Longdu decided to find a way to help her relax. "Alright, little Rui, this is my sister's plane. You don't need to be so nervous. It's okay even if you break the plane."
Yu Linglong immediately punched him. "What do you mean it's okay? We're over the sea now. One wrong move and you'll be fish food. Get out of the way."
Yu Linglong took over from Yu Longdu in comforting Yu Rui and soon had her cheerful again. Zhang Hong, on the side, smacked his lips. "A'du, it seems you still have a lot to learn."
Yu Longdu shot him a glare, thinking, *I can't handle Xia Huna, but dealing with you is a piece of cake, right?*
"Tingyun, do you know? This plane has some amazing functions. Shall I show you?"
Yu Tingyun was also boarding Yu Linglong's plane for the first time. Hearing that the plane had some hidden amazing functions, she stood up and was about to go with Yu Longdu to see it. Although Zhang Hong also stood up wanting to follow, Yu Longdu completely ignored him. "Go. My sister and I have something to discuss. Why are you following?"
"I..."
Zhang Hong watched as Yu Longdu took Yu Tingyun away. Helpless, he could only seek help from Boss Xia. However, Boss Xia was chatting with Mu Zhishui and Shen Yu at the moment and had no intention of getting involved.
In front of Shen Yu was Xia Huna's tablet, displaying the three Pokémon she currently possessed. "Sister Zhishui, what kind of Pokémon do you think I should catch next?"
Mu Zhishui looked at Xia Huna. "With him here, why are you asking me?"
Xia Huna spread his hands. "Although I think so too, little Yu likes Contests the most. I'm more of a battler, and not even a particularly specialized one. Of course, I should seek your opinion more."
"I'm the same as you, a battler trainer. What's the use of asking me?"
"You're a woman. Analyzing from a woman's perspective is better than my blind guesswork."
As he spoke, Xia Huna stood up and looked at the clouds outside the plane window, lost in thought.
The plane flew over the sea between Ming Long Country and Manying and landed smoothly at Manying Airport. Yu Longdu asked Xia Huna, "Old Xia, are you ready? Do you know what awaits behind this door?"
Xia Huna nodded slightly. "Although the Rainbow Star Group has been returned to Mu Zhishui's father, the Manying authorities might not look favorably on us, especially now."
Yu Longdu glanced out the small window. "Yes, if it were a few days ago, it might have been a little better. But our competition is over, so we need to be extra careful."
Just then, Shen Yu, standing at the airplane door, looked over. "What are you two doing there? It's time to get off the plane."
Xia Huna walked over and took Shen Yu's hand. "Let's go. Let's see how enthusiastic the people of Manying are."
The group exited the airport and, led by Xia Huna and Mu Zhishui, quickly found the inn where they had stayed before. Unexpectedly, shortly after they confirmed their check-in, the two thugs they had encountered at Chunlei reappeared.
Xia Huna and Mu Zhishui glanced at them. "I remember you two were the ones from... what was it called?"
"Black something and White something, I don't remember, they didn't have much strength anyway."
Xia Huna nodded. "Yes, you're right. But how did they get here from Chunlei? Their development is very rapid."
Although they couldn't understand what Xia Huna and Mu Zhishui were saying, the two gang leaders advanced towards them with tacit understanding. Xia Huna pointed behind them. "Excuse me, gentlemen, look behind you. There are police officers here."
The two men didn't turn around and continued to walk towards Xia Huna. Xia Huna then realized they couldn't understand Ming Long language, and he didn't know what happened to the translator from before, who wasn't present today. Xia Huna had to take Rotom from his backpack. "Rotom, translate for me."
Hearing Rotom translate that there were police officers behind them, the two gang leaders scoffed. "Who are you trying to fool? We won't fall for your tricks again."
Xia Huna extended his hand and pointed behind them. "Is that so? But I recognize this police officer, I met her when I came to Manying before. Long time no see, Officer Kana."
Upon hearing Officer Kana's name, the two leaders quickly turned around, but behind them, there was nothing. The two leaders exchanged a glance, then realized they had been tricked by Xia Huna and turned back to look at him.
Xia Huna frowned and smacked his lips. "What's the point of this? I don't feel any sense of accomplishment in defeating you two."
"Kid. Are you provoking us?"
Xia Huna spread his hands. "You two should think carefully. I was invited by Xerneas to come here. If you dare to make a move, aren't you afraid of retaliation from Xerneas?"
"Xerneas? Do you think we're stupid?"
Seeing that the two leaders didn't believe him, Xia Huna raised his right hand and held up four fingers. "I swear to the heavens here, I really know Xerneas. Officer Kana can testify."
Saying that, Xia Huna turned to Mu Zhishui. "Right, Zhishui? You also think Officer Kana can prove that I know Xerneas, right?"
Mu Zhishui nodded, but the two leaders still didn't believe it. "Who are you trying to fool? Don't try to trick us again. We won't believe you anymore. Even if that police officer named Kana is really here..."
"What do you two want?"
With a cold voice, the two leaders trembled and then turned their heads. They saw Officer Kana, in uniform, standing behind them. The two leaders quickly put on a smile. "Uh, Officer Kana, it's nothing. We were just saying, if Officer Kana were here, we'd treat her to a late-night snack or something."
Officer Kana ignored them and walked over to Xia Huna. "You're here. Miyazaki Sakura was asking me a few days ago if you would come back. It's good that you're here. I think Xerneas will be very happy too."
"Yes, I think Xerneas and Xerneas's Dream would also be very happy."
After Xia Huna and Kana chatted briefly, Kana left due to other matters. However, even though Kana was gone, Xia Huna and Mu Zhishui and the others were no longer figures they could easily move.
After all, from their conversation just now, it was clear that Xia Huna had connections with the local shrine and the police. This was no longer a case of a powerful outsider failing to overcome a local, but rather someone who possessed both identities. If a conflict were to break out, it was uncertain who would end up on top.
As for their gang, due to the internal struggle within Rainbow Star, which ended in Mu Zhishui's great victory, their two small gangs suffered devastating blows. This was also why they had fled all the way here.
Getting back to the point, the two leaders awkwardly smiled at Xia Huna, then turned and left. Xia Huna watched their retreating backs. "Sigh, would using these two gangs to announce my return to Manying be too low-key?"
Mu Zhishui looked over. "What do you want to use to announce it? Demolish a shrine or something?"
Shen Yu walked down from the second floor of the inn. "Xiaxia, what are you and Sister Zhishui doing in the lobby?"
Xia Huna waved his hand. "We just saw a friend of mine in Manying and had a chat. I'll be up soon."
...
As night fell, Shen Yu, tired from the journey, slept soundly on the tatami mat. Xia Huna, lying next to him, suddenly opened his eyes. He quietly crawled over to Shen Yu's side. "Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu?"
Seeing that Shen Yu didn't open his eyes, Xia Huna went to the window and quietly opened it. "How should I put it? Let me announce my return with a night raid that Miyazaki is familiar with, yet sudden. Miyazaki, and Sakura Blossom, Xia is here."