Azure Star is also a Pokémon Master!

"I have to work again?" Musashi's expression showed some resistance.

"Aww-!"

A sharp, high-pitched screech startled them. A large shadow loomed over the hot air balloon, and a giant flying dragon descended, watching the balloon with great interest.

"Wow! What kind of Pokémon is this? It's huge!" Kojiro exclaimed in surprise.

"Oh no, meow! Because we don't have any money, this hot air balloon doesn't have any safety measures at all, meow!" Meow exclaimed in alarm.

Musashi took out a Poké Ball and said with difficulty, "I'm starving, but I have to go for it!"

But the Pokémon that looked dangerous didn't attack; instead, it descended further, allowing them to see the person on its back.

Su Yi waved with a smile: "Hey everyone, we meet again!"

"Yes!"

"It's that guy, meow!"

In the forest, Su Yi set up a barbecue grill and leisurely grilled meat, while Wind Dragon rested to the side, curiously watching the Pokémon that flashed by in the forest.

"Mmm! Mmm! Delicious! Delicious!" Kojiro picked up a fragrant grilled meat steak and ate it with gusto, making noises as he did so.

"Meow! It's meat! I haven't had any in so long, meow! And it's so tender and juicy! It's so delicious, meow!" Meow puffed out its cheeks, chewing hard, with a happy expression on its face.

Musashi peeled the paper off a cupcake and stuffed it into his mouth: "Mmm... there's dessert too! This is amazing!"

The food on the picnic blanket in front of them disappeared quickly as they devoured it. The Team Rocket members were racing against time, grabbing food non-stop, afraid that if they were too slow, there wouldn't be any left.

Su Yi said helplessly, "Don't rush, don't rush. Also, have some drinks so you don't choke."

As he spoke, Su Yi took out some drinks and handed them over.

"Then we won't stand on ceremony!"

The Rockets trio took the drinks, drank them in big gulps, and finally let out a satisfied sigh.

Next, Su Yi prepared some food for their Pokémon as well. Even though the trio was full, they were still happily stuffing small desserts into their mouths.

Su Yi asked, amused, "How long has it been since you guys ate anything?"

Kojiro swallowed a piece of sweet rice cake, patted his stomach contentedly, and said, "Last night we each ate a cup of instant noodles, burp!"

"I'm alive again, meow~" Meow Meow lay on the picnic blanket, making a contented meow.

"I've really been saved," Musashi exclaimed.

Then, the Rockets trio sat down in front of Su Yi and said loudly, "Thank you for the treat (meow)!"

As expected, Weng reacted quickly, swallowing the dessert in his mouth while shouting, "Souunus!"

Kojiro scratched his head and chuckled, "I thought you were going to attack us again. I didn't expect you to treat us so well. You're a really nice person."

Su Yi said speechlessly, "Why would I attack you if you don't do anything bad?"

If they hadn't attacked Dewgrass during their first meeting, Su Yi wouldn't have been angry. He actually quite liked the Team Rocket trio.

Su Yi stated bluntly, "Actually, I came to you because I wanted to cooperate with you."

Kojiro immediately asked, "What do you need us to do?"

Su Yi shook his finger and corrected, "It's not about what you do, it's about cooperation! Do you understand cooperation? Mutual benefit and win-win!"

The trio exchanged a glance, then asked in confusion, "Cooperation?"

Su Yi simply grabbed a backpack, opened it, and poured out a large pile of golden minerals.

"Gold?!" Musashi's eyes lit up immediately.

Kojiro took a small piece and examined it, saying, "It should be low-purity gold, with many impurities inside."

"So, is the cooperation you want to do with us related to this gold, meow?" Meow asked.

"Part of it is."

"Part of it?"

As the Rockets were puzzled, Su Yi picked up a gold bar and said, "As you can see, this gold is of low purity and contains impurities, so it cannot be sold for a good price. But if it is purified, its value will increase significantly."

"In other words, I want you to help me build equipment that can refine and purify gold, and what will be the reward?"

Su Yi pointed to the large pile of low-purity gold.

"Is this our reward?" Musashi asked happily.

Although this gold contains impurities, it is estimated that about one kilogram of gold can still be extracted.

If we take the gold beads in the game as a reference, a gold bead the size of a pearl can sell for 5000 yuan, so these would probably be worth at least several hundred thousand yuan.

Su Yi shook his head and said, "This is just a deposit."

"Just a deposit?!" The Rockets trio were taken aback.

Su Yi smiled and said, "We have a lot more to do in the future. As I said, it's a win-win situation for both of us."

"I have high hopes for your inventive abilities," Su Yi said earnestly.

"Hehehe! A mere gold refining instrument is a piece of cake for us!" Kojiro said with great enthusiasm.

Chapter 285 Gathering

After Su Yi left his contact information with the Rocket Team trio, he generously gave them the gold, since it was just a small portion he had casually dug up.

"Hehehe! Shiny gold!" Musashi was overjoyed and collected the gold fragments.

Kojiro said expectantly, "With all this gold, we can eat whatever we want!"

Meow Meow excitedly chimed in, "And with this money, we can forge better equipment and then go catch that brat's Pikachu, meow!"

Su Yi tilted his head in confusion: Hey, I'm still here!

Seeing their happy faces, Su Yi felt a pang of emotion.

Although Giovanni's instructions to Team Rocket were usually to promote Team Rocket's reputation, capture Pokémon in the current area, or thwart a villainous organization in a certain area, Team Rocket often failed, but Giovanni did not blame them too much.

They were practically left to their own devices by Giovanni. Although he would give them instructions, Giovanni himself didn't seem to care much about how well they completed the missions.

At most, they would exchange a few pleasantries or words of encouragement occasionally.

But the Rockets trio were full of energy and enjoying themselves, with the goal of making Giovanni happy.

To be honest, it's a bit of a waste of their talents to do these things.

However, if Su Yi wanted to recruit them now, it would be virtually impossible.

To get them to leave Team Rocket and work for him, Giovanni would have to personally give the order, and the reason would be something they would do willingly.

Otherwise, after experiencing countless regions and events, they eventually let go of their obsessions and want to do something else.

Just like Yamato and Kosaburo in the future, who left the Rockets and ran their own shop.

If Su Yi can give them new goals and motivation by then, perhaps he will be able to recruit them.

Some might argue that the Rockets are no longer the Rockets once they leave the team, but when they tire of this hectic lifestyle, a new beginning might be a good option for them.

Of course, it's too early to think about these things now.

"Alright, I've made my sincerity very clear. I look forward to your results and to future cooperation with you." Su Yi patted his behind and stood up.

The current cooperation model is quite good.

"Just wait and see (meow)!" Team Rocket trio said confidently.

On the legendary plains where a comet that appears every thousand years can be seen, Ash and his friends arrived, but Ash said with some doubt, "There's nothing here."

Xiao Gang glanced at the booklet and said, "Maybe it's not time yet."

"Hmm? There are already people over there. Let's go ask them," Xiaoyao said, pointing to two figures not far away.

But when they got closer, they realized they knew the people.

Xiao Zhi exclaimed in surprise, "You're the girl who was with Su Yi that day!"

Nie Zi, who was standing next to Mary, asked, "Is it someone we know?"

Mary shook her head and said, "He should know Brother Su Yi."

"Hey! Hello, are you also waiting for the Millennium Comet and the celebration?" Ash asked generously.

“Hmm.” Mary nodded, without saying anything more.

Xiaoyao muttered to herself, "She really is aloof."

Xiaosheng, who was standing nearby, noticed Morpeko next to Marie and squatted down to examine it curiously, saying, "It's a Pokémon I've never seen before!"

"Let me see!" Ash immediately opened his Pokédex and pointed it at Morpeko, only to receive a message that it was not included.

Marnie explained, "We're from the Galar region, and Morpeka isn't a Pokémon from that region."

"it is good!"

Suddenly, Ash grinned, picked up Pikachu, and said, "We've been waiting around with nothing to do, let's battle!"

Xiaoyao rubbed her forehead and sighed, "I really don't know how his mind can suddenly shift to battles."

Xiao Gang laughed and said, "This is Xiao Zhi."

Marie turned around, looked directly at Ash, and murmured, "A battle?"

Then, her eyes turned serious, and she said, "Let's have a match!"

Xiao Gang stepped aside and said, "Then I'll be the referee!"

"Great! Pikachu, I'm counting on you!" Ash raised his hand, and Pikachu ran up his arm and jumped down.

"Pika!" Pikachu's cheeks crackled with electricity.

Mari looked at Morpeko and said, "Morpeko, prepare for battle!"

"Mobe!" Morubek trotted forward, his cheek pouches also crackling with electricity.

Xiaosheng exclaimed in surprise, "Looking at them this way, these two Pokémon are quite similar in type!"

May's eyes lit up as she said, "Indeed, both of these Pokémon are very cute."

Then, the two Pokémon engaged in a fierce Electric-type battle under the trainer's command.