Chapter 1173

James had to face a fact: they, who were sent off by the people of the alliance and pinned with high hopes, had fallen in the first round of the quarterfinals.

And the beginning of everything was because their plan intended to execute a decapitation strike on Diancie.

That Diancie was abnormally strong, easily breaking through the defense of Chesnaught, which Steelix and the Fire-Kindled Tauros couldn't break after a long time, and even the follow-up damage of the attack after breaking the shield could empty Chesnaught's stamina.

If someone said that Diancie was a Heavenly King-level Pokémon, he would believe it.

The referee announced that the Shenzhou Alliance had won the match, which also meant that the Shenzhou Alliance became the first team to advance to the semifinals.

On the spectator stands, the red color from the Shenzhou Alliance audience rippled enthusiastically.

On the high platform.

"I told you, it wouldn't be strange for anything to happen until the last moment of the match." Liao Xingchen stood up with a smile, greeted the people around him, and walked toward the back. "Then it's about time for me to go and welcome our powerful and intelligent team members. Excuse me, Heavenly King François."

François kept a stiff face and didn't speak, letting Liao Xingchen leave before he stood up silently and left.

Diancie, huh... Heh, it seems it won't be many years before we see the other side on the highest international stage.

It's a pity they no longer have a chance to compete.

The second match in the afternoon will be the German Alliance against the Indian Alliance. As for the matches in Zone B, they won't be finished until tomorrow, and the organizers will leave a day of rest for the two teams that emerge from Zone B.

Although the first match was a bit thrilling, the gains after winning were evident. The Shenzhou Alliance side will have nearly three days of rest, with plenty of time to adjust their state and analyze tactics.

At noon, the six of them ran to a famous three-star restaurant in London to try the local specialty cuisine.

Because of their status as a visiting alliance and participants in the Youth Championship, the British Alliance arranged seats for them directly.

You know, this restaurant enjoys a great reputation worldwide, and reservations are already lined up for half a year later. Having privileges is good.

Under the perfectly timed smiles and farewells of the waiters, the group stood blankly on the street, rubbing their stomachs that felt like they had eaten, yet also like they hadn't eaten anything.

Xiao Zijian rubbed his stomach and said with a bitter face: "No, I have to find a snack street to have another meal."

Cheng Liming nodded in agreement: "The taste is okay for now, but the portion is a billion points too small. It feels not as good as my mom's stir-fried twice-cooked pork."

"Are you guys not full? We think it's okay?" Bai Linglong felt that she had reached her limit; if she ate any more, it would exceed today's calorie intake. Looking at Jin Lin, who seemed to be thinking about something, Bai Linglong asked puzzledly: "What about you, Jin Lin?"

Jin Lin, who was called by name, raised her head, pushed her glasses, and said: "I'm okay. It's mainly that I have some doubts about what that 'Stargazy Pie' Su Hao mentioned just now is."

The group was stunned, their memories quickly returning: "Speaking of which, he did ask the waiter if they had this dish just now, right?"

Even Liao Xingchen, who was arranging for vehicles to pick them up, cast a curious look over.

Stargazy Pie? The name sounds quite fancy.

Seeing that everyone was waiting for his answer with curiosity, Su Hao said helplessly: "It's just the kind of pie that was served just now, but the method and filling will be changed."

Everyone asked curiously: "What kind of change is it specifically?"

This question stumped Su Hao. After thinking hard for a long time, he said uncertainly: "Uh... probably

it's putting cleaned fish heads and tails on the dough. The filling is probably shrimp, mushrooms, bacon, fish fillets, etc. Because the fish's eyes are facing the sky, it's called Stargazy Pie."

After the words fell, everyone imagined the appearance Su Hao described, and their expressions suddenly became indescribable.

"My appetite disappeared instantly."

"Now I can't even remember the taste of my mom's twice-cooked pork; my mind is full of fish heads that died with their eyes open."

"Can that kind of food really be eaten?"

"I didn't expect your hobby to be quite bizarre."

"Quite... quite imaginative, haha."

Su Hao showed a helpless look. He was just curious if Stargazy Pie existed in this world. How did he become a bizarre food lover in the eyes of these people?

A moment later.

"Xiao Zijian, Cheng Liming go for the second round, Bai Linglong and Jin Lin go to the beauty salon, then Su Hao, are you going back to the hotel with me?"

Liao Xingchen looked at Su Hao, his eyes full of inquiry.

Su Hao shook his head, watched the four teammates leave in their respective cars, and said: "I plan to go to the wild to see and train my Pokémon."

"Okay." Liao Xingchen nodded slightly, unexpectedly agreeing to Su Hao's proposal, and exhorted: "Pay attention to safety, and everything should be done with a balance of work and rest. Don't push yourself too hard."

Su Hao nodded to show he knew, turned around, called a taxi, and left.

Watching the taxi speeding away, Liao Xingchen said softly to the shadow under his feet: "I'll have to trouble you this time, Marshadow."

"Oh my, although it's troublesome, there's no other way. I'll be merciful and agree!"

A voice came from the shadow under Liao Xingchen's feet. Then, Marshadow, who was restless in the shadow, moved directly toward that side.

"Then I'll trouble you..."

Liao Xingchen hadn't finished speaking when he found that Marshadow had slipped away. He didn't know if it was his illusion, but why did Marshadow's voice sound inexplicably impatient?

How strange...

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