Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Yan Yan lightly stepped on her foot, and Xia Shen looked at her speechlessly. Was she getting impatient already?

It's easy to be hasty and easy to break through defenses!

However, it's quite rare to see Yan Yan like this. He usually seems indifferent to everything and detached from worldly affairs.

I didn't expect to meet my older sister; she's quite adorable!

Yan Yu also took in the sight of the boys and girls playing around.

As if she had seen something unusual, the corners of her mouth turned up, and her eyes, which were very similar to Yan Yan's, curved into crescent moons.

Xia Shen felt that Yan Yu's smile at this moment was very similar to the way his own Zoroya looked when he was happy.

These two sisters are really interesting.

…………

While casually chatting with the younger students, Yan Yu glanced at a certain young couple who hadn't said a word the whole time and said, "Let's not talk about these pointless topics anymore."

"I'd like to ask all you trainers a question that just appeared in the competition. There's a reward for those who answer correctly."

"Can someone analyze the start of this match? Why did Master Andrew and I choose Venusaur and Dragapult as our starting Pokémon?"

The lively atmosphere suddenly froze; no one had expected that watching a game would involve homework...

Everyone looked at each other, wondering if asking a group of high school students who had just obtained their first Pokémon and were not even amateur trainers was a bit too advanced.

"Hey, you seem to know the answer?" Yan Yu looked at the silent Xia Shen and smiled with narrowed eyes.

Xia Shen just wanted to be a bystander, but he never expected to get caught in the crossfire.

It seems that outstanding people can never hide their brilliance.

He didn't intend to hide anything; he also wanted to know what Yan Yu's so-called reward was.

“Andrew thought you would use Milotic, which can change the weather, to beat his Sunny Day team, so he chose Venusaur.”

This is actually quite easy to see; anyone with a little experience in online battles can answer this question.

The question that was actually asked to the other students was the second one.

Why did Yan Yu choose Dragapult as her starting Pokémon?

It seems that other Pokémon starting as the first Pokémon is also quite good.

……

Yan Yu remained noncommittal, gesturing for Xia Shen to continue.

"As for your choice of Dorombalut, I think it's the best solution," Xia Shen first flattered her a little.

Yan Yu chuckled and crossed her arms to indicate that she was all ears.

"It goes without saying that Andrew's first choice is Venusaur. Dragapult is resistant to grass and poison, and its speed is incredibly fast. Even if he wanted to use Sleep Powder, it would be very difficult for you to do so."

"But if Andrew doesn't start with Venusaur, who will he start with?"

First, exclude Incineroar, because he can't guarantee you won't start with Milotic.

If you two are facing off as Incineroar and Milotic, Intimidate will counter Competitiveness...

This is the last thing he can accept.

Similarly, he will not start with Dragonite. Dragonite's role on this team is to fill in blinds, and the possibility of him starting is too small.

The only two Pokémon that counter Dragapult are unlikely to be in the starting lineup, and the Charizard in the Sunny Day team will definitely be Mega Charizard Y. The rest...

It doesn't matter who starts him; Ninetales, Volcarona, none of them have a good way to deal with Dragapult in their skill pool.

After a long and rambling speech, Xia Shen became a little thirsty. He consciously went to the water dispenser to pour himself a glass of water, accepting the amazed looks from those around him with equanimity.

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## Chapter Twenty-Four: Senior's Gift

"Clap clap clap..."

The one leading the applause was Yan Yu, the youngest master-level trainer.

She smiled, her eyes revealing undisguised admiration.

The trainers present believed that no one knew more about Pokémon battles than her, and since she had already applauded, how could they not give her face?

The lounge erupted in applause.

Those who don't know the context might think it's a celebration for the newly appointed Master Yan.

……

"If you were Andrew, who would you choose to start?" Yan Yu asked another question.

Xia Shen thought to himself, "So the reward for that question is your new question?"

However, he only dared to say it in his heart; it would be too tactless of him to actually say it out loud.

After pretending to think for a moment, Xia Shen said, "Vulcan moth, because it can revert to its insect form."

"For a team that is inherently flawed, this is already the best option."

Xia Shen sighed, "Master Andrew's combat philosophy is outdated."

"The future definitely belongs to trainers who have more diverse tactical options!"

……

Yan Yu looked at the spirited young man, a strange glint in her eyes, and said, "Originally, I wanted to give you an evolution stone as a gift, but now..."

"I've decided to give you my contact information. So, which one do you want to choose?"

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became somewhat tense.

Whether in terms of skill or commercial value, this young and beautiful master-level trainer is the most sought-after rising star in China, bar none!

If a comparison must be made, Yan Yu is very similar to Cynthia, the popular champion in Pokémon games and anime who possesses both good looks and strength.

And now, she's actually taking the initiative to befriend an unknown rookie trainer!

While not exactly shocking, it was enough to make everyone else present extremely envious.

Xia Shen naturally chose the latter without hesitation.

From a utilitarian perspective, what does it mean to get to know a trainer of this caliber?

In the future, whether it's the appearance of Zorua, the publication of research on the evolution of Luna, or the emergence of other Zorua-specific Pokémon, it will all be a matter of time.

Having a heavyweight trainer as an endorser can save Xia Shen a lot of trouble.

But the prerequisite is that you must also bring value to the other party...

In short, amidst everyone's eager gazes, Yan Yu and Xia Shen added Bojiaman as a friend.

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"Ahhh, what kind of luck did you have today? Why does something like this happen to you?"

On the way out of the arena, Zhou Yuanyuan shouted and yelled.

"I don't know if you've heard it, but opportunity always favors the prepared mind."

Xia Shen was very dissatisfied with Zhou Yuanyuan's statement. What does "good luck" mean? Can you answer her question?

You know you don't have that ability!

"Anyway, it's such a big deal, treating someone to lunch isn't too much to ask, is it?" Zhou Yuanyuan's jealousy was still burning inside her.

Xia Shen thought for a moment, then realized she had an appointment with another older sister. "Ah, I think I have an appointment for lunch today. I'll definitely make it up to you next time!"

He suddenly seemed to remember something, "...Wait a minute, Zhou Yuanyuan, what's your sister's name?"

Zhou Yuanyuan... Zhou Keke, a sophomore majoring in the Department of Nurturing at Zhejiang University... How come there are so many coincidences lately?

Zhou Yuanyuan asked curiously, "My sister's name is Zhou Keke, why?"

As expected, Xia Shen was quite speechless.

"It's nothing, let's have lunch together then. I'll introduce you to a friend..."

So, lunch was decided to be at Lin Weiyu's Snorlax buffet restaurant.

Xia Shen wasn't bothered; she had won several buffet vouchers in the past few days, and they would expire soon if she didn't use them.

Seeing that Yan Yan hadn't left, Lin Weiyu used the excuse of a group dinner for the Pokémon battle class to bring her over as well.

Chatting about the exciting battle they had just fought, the four of them arrived at the Snorlax buffet.

Business was booming on the weekend, but fortunately, with the owner's daughter there to keep things in order, they managed to find a spot without any problems.

A short while later, Zhou Keke also arrived as agreed.

…………

"So you're saying the friend you introduced to me is my sister?" Zhou Yuanyuan was speechless.

"So the surprise you were talking about was my brother?" Zhou Keke was also dissatisfied. "I thought you had captured a rare Pokémon."

"Got it, rare Pokémon are more important than your brother!" Xia Shen joked.

“It’s not that bad, it should at least be…” Zhou Keke thought about the question seriously, “at the level of a mythical beast.”

Zhou Yuanyuan: "..."

Lin Weiyu changed the subject that had upset Zhou Yuanyuan and asked, "Sister Keke, how did you meet Xia Shen?"

Zhou Keke replied, "Well, I'm currently helping him breed Pokémon."

“My sister’s training costs a lot,” Zhou Yuanyuan chuckled. “Now it’s your turn to bleed a lot, isn’t it? You won so many meal vouchers from me!”

Xia Shen almost couldn't hold back, "Yeah, it's really not cheap, the two elves cost 50,000 together..."

Zhou Yuanyuan was very pleased with her sister's success in getting Xia Shen to agree to a favor, and gave her a thumbs up: "Well done!"

Xia Shen slowly replied, "I forgot to mention, she gave me 50,000 yuan, and I'll get a 50% discount when I buy things at your store from now on~"

"..." Zhou Yuanyuan broke down again.

Backstabbing from my own sister x2