I caught a Pokémon

He didn't say anything, just finished his meal with a normal expression, and then sent them all back to the Pokémon Center.

But just as Aya was about to return to her room, he called her out.

The night was gentle, and a light breeze swept through the corridor outside the Pokémon Center, dispelling the hustle and bustle of the daytime tournaments.

Following beside Xia You, her slender and slightly petite figure cast a faint shadow under the streetlights.

The two walked aimlessly until they were alone, at which point Xia You spoke softly.

"Anything on your mind?"

As a martial arts trainer, one should be a resolute and courageous person and not so sentimental. But Ayaka is, after all, just a woman, and naturally she also has a vulnerable side.

Looking at the man beside her, she opened her mouth, but in the end, she shook her head.

"No."

Xia You smiled slightly, not minding at all.

After all, he could tell whether someone had something on their mind or not.

"You performed exceptionally well today, and as I predicted, you won easily. However, this is just the beginning. Next time I encounter a similar fighting tournament, or when I meet some powerful Fighting-type trainers, I will call you again. Be prepared."

It has to be said that, just a second ago she was feeling down, but as soon as Xia You said those words, Cai Dou's mood instantly brightened up.

All the negative emotions I had before vanished like a gentle breeze.

Her eyes, which were originally dull and cold, suddenly lit up with a bright, sparkling light, like a star-studded night sky, clear and vibrant.

The heaviness that had been weighing on my heart vanished, replaced by a sense of anticipation and peace.

Yes.

Why cling to a temporary separation?

They didn't part ways forever; they simply went their separate ways for the time being.

A brief separation is for a better reunion.

She devoted herself to training at the Galar fighting dojo, while he traveled to various places, encountering stronger opponents and attending grand events.

As long as the promise remains, and as long as there is still a chance to reunite, all the waiting will be meaningful.

and……

He had said before that he would go to Galar, and that they would have another chance to meet there.

Thinking of this, Cai Dou couldn't help but smile slightly.

"Then I'll wait for your news."

At this point, she added, almost as if possessed, "Regardless of whether it's a fighting tournament or not, actually... as long as you ask, I'll be there whenever you call."

As soon as she said it, Cai Dou was stunned.

Is this something I would say?

She quickly looked at Xia You, only to see that the latter also looked somewhat surprised.

But Xia You quickly came to her senses, and couldn't help but shake her head with a smile, pretending not to have understood Cai Dou's implied meaning.

"Okay, then don't worry about bothering me if I encounter any problems in the future."

……

With Cai Dou's fighting tournament over, Xia You should now get on with her own things.

The next morning, after having breakfast, they first saw off Cai Dou, then waved goodbye to Bai Lu, and then left Mouge Town, heading south to Cattleya Castle, located in the hills near Qibao City.

Cattleya had already finished her previous tasks and was waiting for him there.

Moreover, the overwhelming news that he would be there to receive other trainers who were also participating in the Pokémon World Championship rankings had already been spread throughout Unova through the Cattleya family's foundation, ensuring that most trainers could receive this message.

It is believed that many trainers will also be eager to challenge this top-level powerhouse and will flock to him.

After all, in the whole world, being able to fight against a top-level trainer is an extremely rare opportunity for anyone.

Those with high aspirations, or those who yearn to defeat Xia You and gain fame, naturally wouldn't want to miss such a grand occasion.

Even before Xia You arrived there, he had already seen many trainers heading there on the way.

The commotion even attracted the attention of the Pokémon League, Interpol, and local television stations.

However, when asked by various parties, Xia You did not explain much, only saying that it was a normal exchange of skills and declined all advertisements and sponsorships.

After more than two days of travel, the three of them arrived safely at Cattleya's castle.

Upon receiving the news, Cattleya waited at the door to welcome them.

"You must be exhausted from your journey." Like a virtuous wife, she exuded confidence and beauty while Cynthia was away, making it hard to look away. "The room, the venue, and the Pokémon Teleporter are all ready, and we've also assembled a professional Pokémon medical team. So, when would you like to start the battle?"

Chapter 1454 Battle Lineup

Xia You was very grateful for the thoughtful preparations made by Cattleya.

After all, they were just friends, and she didn't need to go to such lengths to help him.

But thinking about it carefully, I realized that I had given her a Dream Goddess, which was a huge favor. Moreover, Zhu Lan was my woman and my best friend, so it seemed reasonable for her to help me like this.

I just don't know what outsiders will think.

But who cares?

After greeting Gadria, Xia You gently shook her head.

"No rush. I've been traveling for several days, so I need to rest and recover my energy to prepare for the long battles ahead. Also, I need to adjust my Pokémon lineup."

Caldelia naturally wouldn't say much. In fact, no matter what Xia You's ideas were, she would fully cooperate.

She simply looked at Xia You gently and said, "Of course, no problem. I'll arrange rooms for you right away."

In fact, the room had been arranged in advance.

After Xia You arrived, Cattleya had already arranged where Xia You would sleep, and where Xiao Guang and Makomo's rooms would be, several days in advance. Not only that, she also made different arrangements in each room to ensure that everyone could sleep peacefully and comfortably.

Led by Cattleya, the group went to their respective rooms.

Putting aside others, after arriving at her room, Xia You first took a shower to wash away her fatigue, then changed into clean clothes before heading to the Pokémon teleportation machine in the lobby on the first floor.

This Pokémon Teleporter isn't just open to Xia You; anyone who comes to challenge her can use it to adjust their team composition.

However, the castle is not open to the public yet, and there are no other trainers besides Xia You.

The silver mechanical body gleams with a cool, delicate metallic luster. It is a high-end product certified by the League, and there will be no errors during the transfer of Pokémon.

Aside from the Pokémon Center, other qualified official organizations, institutions, and Pokémon professors, only the Elite Four like Cattleya could obtain such equipment.

Standing in front of the machine, Xia You pondered for a moment.

His purpose in organizing this challenge was to continuously accept challenges, accumulate points, and strive to enter the top eight, while also refining his lineup.

Therefore, while it's not necessary to go all out and show your strongest lineup, it's still advisable to play it safe.

After all... most of the people who come to challenge him are either very ambitious or extremely arrogant. Such people usually have great strength, and he doesn't want to accidentally crash and burn and let others become famous because of him.

Therefore, we must not let our guard down or underestimate our opponents. We should at least use one or two of our main Pokémon as the final move, along with some second- or third-tier Pokémon.

In this way, they can easily gain battle points and steadily achieve their goal of reaching the Masters, while also allowing second and third-tier Pokémon to gain practical experience. At the same time, they can hide their full strength to the maximum extent, save their trump cards, and build up their strength for the subsequent Masters tournament and top-level battles.

After careful consideration, he had a perfect battle plan in mind.

He took out his phone and called Xiaochun first.

Although there is a teleporter, someone on the other side still needs to cooperate.

However, after traveling for so long, Xia You had obviously forgotten the date and completely forgot that it was Wednesday and Xiao Chun was still in school.

It wasn't until the phone rang for a long time without anyone answering that he belatedly realized this.

Shaking her head and giving a self-deprecating laugh, she then called Renji at Sakuragi Research Institute.

The call was quickly answered, and Renji was working at the research institute as usual. When he heard that Xia You wanted to exchange some Pokémon, he readily agreed.

However, Renji is not Koharu. She doesn't go to the research institute every day to take care of Xia You's Pokémon, and she's not that familiar with those Pokémon. It will be a little difficult for her to successfully recall them into their Poké Balls and send them into the teleporter.

Fortunately, Xia You issued instructions remotely via telephone, which temporarily made these Pokémon obey Renji's commands.

With Renji's help, Xia You also finalized her team composition.

Main lineup: Crystal Steelix.

The main lineup consists of three Pokémon: Blastoise, Venusaur, and Jolteon.

The second and third line lineups consist of six Pokémon: Snorlax, Metagross, Milotic, Greninja, Infernape, and Umbreon.

These Pokémon together number ten, with a wide variety of types and a solid team composition, enough to handle most situations.

Of course, Pokémon such as Meloetta, Gardevoir, and Mewtwo will also be by his side, but they will only be observing and providing support this time and will not participate in the battle.

After finalizing the lineup, Xia You was thinking of sending those Pokémon back to trade with the other side, but then he suddenly remembered that he wasn't traveling right now.

Since I'll be staying at Gadria's castle for a long time, why bother with the exchange? I might as well just teleport all these Pokémon over and let them spend some time with me!

Anyway, Cattleya's castle is big enough, and she doesn't mind. Most importantly, it's a non-battle area where outsiders are prohibited from entering, so she doesn't have to worry about anyone harassing her Pokémon!

With that in mind, he asked Renji to send all his Pokémon over at once.

In this way, he can adjust his lineup at any time without having to worry about whether the Pokémon are nearby.

Just as they were receiving their Poké Balls, they heard soft, light footsteps behind them.

A faint, sweet fragrance wafted through the air, and without turning around, Xia You knew it was Jia Deliya.

Are you adjusting your Pokémon lineup?

Cattleya's gentle voice sounded behind her. Xia You turned around and told her that she planned to call all the Pokémon over to have some fun together.

As expected, Cattleya didn't care at all, and even showed a look of great interest.

"That's great! I'd love to see what other amazing Pokémon you're hiding!"

"You'll be disappointed then." Xia You shook her head with a smile. "I don't have any rare Pokémon. I only have some common ones."

“I don’t think so.” Gadria shook her head. “The types of Pokémon may be very common, but I think it’s because of your existence that your Pokémon are so unique!”

Xia You was somewhat surprised.

I never expected that Gadriya would say something like that.

Was I... being flirted with by her?

Xia You looked into Gadriya's eyes, and now that there were no outsiders around, Gadriya looked at him without flinching, her gaze filled with a tenderness and determination that Xia You had never seen before.

Chapter 1455 Xia You

Xia You hadn't dressed up properly in a long time.

After resting overnight in the castle, he got up early the next morning, took a relaxing bath until his skin was fair and rosy, and then had Cattleya's stylist trim his hair, give him a brand new hairstyle, and even put on makeup.

Not only that, after a hearty meal, he changed into a brand-new wilderness trainer combat suit that had just been delivered by Devon Corporation.

Xia You recalled the Pokémon, stuffed the Poké Balls into her waist pouches, and tied them up. She stood in front of the mirror and looked at herself.

He is truly exceptionally charming and incredibly handsome.

In a daze, he suddenly had a strange feeling that he was like a big boss about to appear and accept the challenge of the world.

Of course, the reality is pretty much the same.

When a person's strength reaches a point where everyone looks up to them, they naturally become the target of others' challenges.

Just like... him now.

This time, it's unknown how many people are eager to defeat him, prove themselves, or make a name for themselves, using him as a stepping stone to enter the world of fame and fortune.

But clearly, he was going to disappoint them.

……

When he appeared before Cattleya, Hikari, and Makomo, all of them were stunned by his completely transformed appearance.

Gadriya's eyes were full of undisguised admiration. Hikaru blushed, and Makomo's mouth went dry. She subconsciously closed her legs tightly.

Although their expressions were different, they had one thing in common: at this moment, they were all silent.