Following that,
Fang Yuan and He Xiaomai stayed briefly at the Temple of the Sea.
During this time, Fang Yuan presented He Xiaomai with a choice.
The Prince of the Sea, Manafei, could help He Xiaomai develop her power, granting her the Power of Mind Exchange, allowing her to act like a normal person.
But the responsibility, in turn, was for He Xiaomai to become the spokesperson for the Prince of the Sea, carrying out some unsavory tasks on his behalf.
The choice laid before He Xiaomai was both an opportunity and a responsibility.
"I..."
He Xiaomai turned her head, unable to see, but she could feel that Golduck was there.
Then she turned her head back toward Fang Yuan.
He Xiaomai thought seriously for a moment; she had already heard from Fang Yuan about the Prince of the Sea's impressive abilities.
The Prince of the Sea, Manafei, possessed authority related to mental power.
Using the Soul Swap Moves, Manafei could easily influence the emotions of other Pokémon and even directly control a powerful Pokémon.
As the prince of the ocean, if Manafei were to become angry, destroying several coastal cities would be a trivial matter.
Receiving recognition from such a legendary Pokémon was an opportunity that even a top Trainer would envy.
But by accepting, one must also take on the corresponding burden.
"I will do my best."
He Xiaomai understood how precious this opportunity was; Fang Yuan was willing to give it to her, so she couldn't let down Fang Yuan's trust.
In the end, of course, He Xiaomai agreed.
During the hesitation, He Xiaomai was more concerned about her own inadequacy, fearing to disappoint Fang Yuan and Manafei's expectations.
"Don't be nervous, nor should you feel too much pressure,"
"Not only will I help you become a powerful Trainer,"
Fang Yuan said gently to He Xiaomai.
"Right, Manafei?"
"Manafei~~?" Manafei blinked, then nodded, definitely, definitely.
On the side, Eevee covered its mouth and giggled stealthily.
Although previously it seemed that Manafei had the upper hand, Eevee felt that Fang Yuan would soon take back a round.
"There's one more thing," Fang Yuan said with a serious expression.
Even though Manafei said that he would not expose He Xiaomai to danger, after all, she was not even a New Trainer...
Fang Yuan, no matter what, couldn't feel at ease handing He Xiaomai over to Manafei just yet.
How could he? Only when He Xiaomai possessed the strength of a Professional Trainer could he feel reassured letting her carry out various tasks.
Fang Yuan said to Manafei, "She is still young, just 15. In human society, one must be 16 to become a Trainer and only after turning 18 are they allowed into numerous special places."
"Manafei, how about this? Give her three years to grow. During this period, let her become a Trainer capable of standing on her own as an excellent Trainer."
"That way, she can become a better spokesperson for you. What do you think?"
"Manafei~~"
Hearing what Fang Yuan said, Manafei thought carefully and found it very reasonable, after all, He Xiaomai was indeed too weak at the moment.
Although it might mean waiting three more years, for a Pokémon like Manafei, it was almost a blink of an eye.
And He Xiaomai would certainly need some time to master the Special Ability that it could bestow upon her.
Manafei nodded to show understanding.
With the help of He Xiaomai and the guidance of an excellent teacher like Fang Yuan, she was sure to become a formidable Trainer soon.
Then, under Fang Yuan's guidance, Manafei agreed to many things, such as helping He Xiaomai's Golduck grow rapidly and selecting a Water Series spirit egg with Waveguide Talent for her...
And Fang Yuan also promised that, for the next three years, he would take good care of He Xiaomai, regularly bringing her to share the joy of her growth, a perfect partnership between Trainer and Pokémon!
This also meant that, from now on, Fang Yuan could bring He Xiaomai to the Temple of the Sea anytime for a meal or a drink.
...............
Afterward, with the help of Manafei and Fang Yuan, He Xiaomai and Golduck began their joint training in Superpower and Mental Power, practicing the Power of Mind Exchange.
Under the fountain, He Xiaomai and Golduck closed their eyes in meditation, extremely earnest.
"Oh, right." Seeing that He Xiaomai could remain so collected, Fang Yuan was naturally pleased, but there was another thing that he had almost forgotten to tell Manafei.
"Manafei, thank you for last time, my Dragonite's sleepwalking has completely recovered."
"Baby~~?"
Looking toward the strolling Haha Qilong in the distance, indeed, the Dragonite was much changed from the last time it had been there.
Wait a minute...
So... in such a short time, Fang Yuan had found a Legendary Pokémon or Phantom Elves with profound mastery over Dark Type Energy and the Power of Dreams and had received its help?
This efficiency...
Manafei immediately offered congratulations, as well as admiration for Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan and Manafei got to talking about Dragonite's Nightmare Mode.
Only then did Manafei learn that the Dragonite came from Dragon Island.
Dragon Island, an island completely concealed by the storm, is covered with beaches, dense forests, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, and various natural landscapes. The island is home to countless Dragon Vein Overlord Spirits, and its Guardian God is a Huge Gyro Dragon that towers tens of meters high with Super Ancient Power.
Manafei had heard of this mysterious place but never made contact.
As for the Huge Gyro Dragon, it had long desired to make its acquaintance.
Now that Fang Yuan had mentioned Dragon Island, Manafei's eyes instantly lit up.
Manafei was very interested in the origins of this Haha Qilong.
Whether it was the Temple of the Sea or Dragon Island, both were very mysterious locations in this sea, and naturally, Manafei hoped to earn the friendship of Dragon Island if possible.
"It seems that the Elder of Dragon Island also knows of you, Manafei, and holds you in high esteem. If you have the chance, you might become friends with the Pokémon of Dragon Island," Fang Yuan nodded.
"Baby~~?" Manafei asked if it was true.
"Yes, the Temple of the Sea even has legends about you. The Dragon Island Elder told me and Dragonite a lot, or else we wouldn't have sought you out for treatment. By the way, September is coming up soon, and Dragon Island, drifting across the seas, will soon arrive near Binhai City again. Now that Dragonite's sleepwalking is fully cured, I plan to take Dragonite back to Dragon Island to report the good news to the Elder."
"You've done so much for Dragonite; we won't forget you. I think Dragonite's companions on the island will be very thankful to you too," Fang Yuan said with a smile.
Hearing Fang Yuan say that, Manafei suddenly felt the same way.
Though its help wasn't extensive, it was still quite significant.
Manafei indicated understanding!
Since Dragonite came from Dragon Island and had been captured by Fang Yuan, and now that it had befriended both Fang Yuan and Dragonite, it was as if Manafei had already become friends with Dragon Island!
Thinking of this relationship, Manafei nodded repeatedly, seeing Fang Yuan as an incredible Trainer, and suddenly felt that Fang Yuan was even more suitable to be its spokesperson than He Xiaomai...
Curse it! Which legendary Pokémon had managed to steal a march... Prince of the Sea dwelled on this with a grudge.
"Hehe." Fang Yuan chuckled, seeing He Xiaomai and Golduck in a state of training, and he began to feel an itch. He asked the Sea King, "Well, we've got nothing else to do here. I wonder if we could borrow the same place where Dragonite and Milotic trained last time."
"Also, I have many questions about the use of Mental Power that I'd like to consult you about," he said to Eevee.
"Hmm..." Manafei was momentarily taken aback by Fang Yuan's request. However, considering that the stronger Dragonite became, the more likely it was to become the leader of Dragon Island, and Manafei would have even more allies, it nodded in agreement, alright then...