I caught a Pokémon

She has a delicate side as a woman, and when she talks to Xia You, it's like a gentle breeze, and she even cracks a few jokes from time to time!

At the end of the call, she also extended a warm invitation to Xia You, saying that if she had time, she would definitely visit her research institute!

With Naz standing right beside her, Xia You naturally dared not say anything and could only offer a few perfunctory words.

After hanging up the phone, seeing that Naz was getting impatient, he put his arm around her shoulder and said with a smile, "Sorry to keep you waiting, we should continue on our way!"

Seeing that he was about to summon Charizard, Sabrina said, "Wait a minute, let's change our mode of transportation. We're getting tired of the scenery from always flying in the sky."

Hearing her say that, Xia You pondered for a moment, pointed in the direction of the town, and said, "Speaking of which, I just saw a passenger ship at the town's port. Why don't we go there and see if there's a suitable route?"

Naza naturally had no objections, so the two returned the way they came, back to the town on Mack Island.

Before long, they passed through the town and arrived at a small port.

Before we even got close, we saw a medium-sized passenger ship, only three or four stories high, anchored in the bay.

Upon inquiry, it was learned that the passenger ship's next stop was Tuocheng Island, which is very close to their destination, Durian Island, across the sea!

Chapter 237 Battle on the Deck

Xia You first bought two boat tickets, and then she and Na Zi went through security and boarded the passenger ship.

It must be said that they arrived at the perfect time.

Since Macartney Island is not a major commercial or population center, there are not many large ships docking there each day.

If they had arrived a dozen or so minutes later and missed this passenger ship, they would probably have had to wait until tomorrow evening at the earliest to catch a second ship with a similar route.

In the sky, several bird-type Pokémon flew overhead, whistling as they flew towards the Bug Forest, whether to feed or to hunt the Bug-type Pokémon was unknown.

As Xia You descended the gangway onto the deck, she looked around and discovered that although the passenger ship was not very large, it seemed to be just a short-distance passenger ship traveling between the various islands of the Orange Islands.

But its interior decoration is surprisingly luxurious!

Not only are there exquisite crystal chandeliers hanging here, making it look magnificent, but there are also many different kinds of decorations on both sides of the passageway. Even in the center of the deck, there is a thick red carpet that extends all the way into the cabin!

"The Orange Islands truly live up to their reputation as a region with a thriving tourism industry. I never imagined that a casually chosen boat could be so luxurious!" Xia You exclaimed, turning her gaze away from a finely crafted seahorse-shaped handle. Then, she smiled at Sabrina and said, "It seems that not riding the fire-breathing dragon was a wise choice!"

Hearing this, Naz rolled her eyes at him, really not wanting to talk to this idiot.

Honestly, you weren't the one who brought this up first, so why are you so happy?

Since they had booked a double room, the two of them went into the cabin, found their room first, settled their luggage, and then went out to the restaurant.

Through several in-depth conversations, their relationship has progressed to the point where, although neither of them has explicitly stated their intentions, they have both implicitly agreed that they can now share a room and a bed.

At this moment, as Xia You walked through the cabin, looking around, she had to admit that compared to flying on a fire-breathing dragon, although the time would be slightly longer after boarding the ship, it was much more relaxed and comfortable!

They could easily sit on a comfortable sofa, eat, watch TV, and leisurely enjoy the trip!

No need to be blown by the sea breeze, no need to worry about being bothered by torrential rain, this is something that Charizard can't compare to at all!

However, such a journey is fine to experience occasionally, but if one enjoys it too much, it will greatly erode his willpower and he will not be able to achieve the purpose of training along the way.

For some reason, this luxurious cruise ship reminded Xia You of the St. Anne from back then…

Oh dear, this is not a good sign. Let's not think too much about it and hope the ship is safe and sound!

As they entered the restaurant, the handsome man and beautiful woman immediately attracted a lot of attention.

Judging from their appearance and temperament, most passengers felt that the two were a perfect match at first glance, and many people were even secretly watching them!

Xia Youxian found a seat by the window and gentlemanly pulled out a chair for Nazi. Then he called the waiter and ordered a sumptuous and rather expensive lunch.

The main course features premium beef air-freighted from the Parthian region. After being pan-fried and grilled, it is incredibly delicious. Combined with some special side dishes, it leaves you wanting more.

All I can say is that although it's a bit pricey, it's definitely worth the price, and it's absolutely delicious!

On the stage in the distance, a pianist is playing soft music.

In this elegant setting, Xia You and Na Zi savored their food slowly, quietly enjoying the moment.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Xia You leaned back and glanced out the window. He could see a group of trainers with nothing to do spontaneously holding a Pokémon battle on a makeshift battle arena on the deck at the stern of the ship!

Their seats offered a perfect view of the battlefield.

Watching them sweat and toil, Xia You was suddenly moved and couldn't help but think of her own past.

"Sigh, time really flies." He sighed. "Back when I came to Kanto from Kalos, I was all alone, with only Ralts as my Pokémon. I used to hone my skills by battling on the ship, just like them. Thinking back now, it was a wonderful and memorable time!"

Because Xia You rarely talked about her past, Na Zi listened very attentively.

She recalled the situation in her mind; it must have been incredibly difficult to cross the ocean alone to face such a challenge in unfamiliar land…

Suddenly, a cheer erupted from the deck!

The two looked in that direction and saw a powerful male trainer who had just defeated his opponent, achieving a five-game winning streak!

The fact that this trainer has achieved such a feat demonstrates that their skill level is indeed quite outstanding.

Xia You couldn't help but look at the trainer. He was about eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with a green ribbon tied around his messy, long hair that reached past his ears!

This outfit makes him look less like a trainer and more like a no-rules fighter!

Turning her gaze away from him, Nazi glanced at Xia You in front of her again.

Seeing the obvious interest in his eyes, she said softly, "What? Does he remind you of your past self?"

Xia You gave a soft "hmm," then chuckled, "Their experiences are somewhat similar, but this guy isn't as handsome as me!"

"Narcissistic!"

Naza rolled her eyes at him again, chuckled softly, and then said gently, "So? Do you still want to give it a try?"

Xia You nodded and smiled, "That's what I'm planning. Consider it post-meal exercise. Want to come along?"

Nazi didn't say anything, but her actions showed that she would naturally follow her husband's lead.

The two left the restaurant and went to the stern deck, where they saw the trainer defeat another opponent.

"Wow, that's amazing! Six consecutive wins!"

"Their strength is on a completely different level; no one can stand against him!"

A commotion erupted in the crowd, with everyone discussing the matter. Meanwhile, the trainer stared wide-eyed, scanning his surroundings to choose his next opponent.

"Another one down. How about that? Anyone else still want to challenge me?"

There was complete silence. Everyone looked at each other, but no one wanted to step forward.

"Ugh, what a disappointment!"

The trainer muttered something again, and just when he thought no one dared to challenge him, a calm male voice suddenly came from behind the crowd.

"Since there's no one else, I'll do it."

Chapter 238 Xiao Ying

Upon hearing the sound, the crowd turned their heads in unison, looking towards the source of the sound.

As more and more people parted to make way, a handsome man and a beautiful, aloof woman with long hair slowly walked in from the outside.

Countless eyes were fixed on him, but the man remained calm and steady, his gaze fixed ahead.

Needless to say, this dashing man is none other than Xia You!

Xia You walked up to the trainer and repeated what she had just said.

"Since no one dares to fight you, then let me be your opponent."

The trainer glanced at Sabrina at first, and was also amazed by the woman's beauty, but he quickly looked away, his eyes clear, without lingering for even a second longer!

Hmph, no matter how beautiful a woman is, she's not as attractive as Pokémon! And nothing can stop my winning streak!!

Xia You naturally had no idea what the trainer was thinking, but his performance still impressed Xia You!

It is human instinct, and it is unavoidable, to feel the stirrings of the heart and to focus one's gaze on beautiful things.

But in terms of not being seduced by beauty, this person is simply incomparable to the two masters of Orange Dojo—Ayi and Xiaodan!

Of course, he is also much stronger than Xia You herself!

At least when Xia You encounters a beautiful woman, he will definitely be unable to resist stealing glances from time to time.

While Xia You was sizing him up, the trainer was also watching Xia You closely.

He squinted and carefully examined the man. As their eyes met, he could sense that the handsome man in front of him was exuding an unparalleled composure and calmness!

Sure enough, someone who dares to come out at this time is definitely not a simple character...

It seems he must have a lot of confidence in his abilities!

Thinking of this, out of respect for his opponent, he took the initiative and asked, "I'm Xiaoying, what's your name?"

"My name is Xia You," Xia You said casually. "Judging from your accent, you're not a local from the Orange Islands, are you?"

"That's right, I came all the way from the Johto region specifically to challenge the Orange League!" Xiaoying raised her chin, somewhat smugly. "But to be honest, the gym leaders here aren't that strong. I've only been here for four or five days, and I've already got two badges! The Orange League, humph, I thought they were so powerful, but they're nothing special!"

Hearing him say that, the people around him frowned.

Most of the passengers here are locals from the Orange Islands, and how could they possibly be happy to be told in front of them how terrible their hometown's dojo is?

However, Xiaoying's strength is undeniable, and she has just defeated several trainers in succession. Even if they are uncomfortable with what she says and want to refute it, they have to consider their own strength before they speak.

“We agree on this point.” Xia You didn’t hold back either, rubbing salt into their wounds. “Compared to Kanto or other regions, the dojos here are undoubtedly very unprofessional, especially the competition modes that have nothing to do with combat. It’s really a headache.”

At this point, Xia You turned her head and glanced at Xiao Ying's Pokémon.

This is a Swamp King that looks cute and silly, and it was just now that it defeated five opponents in one go, achieving a five-game winning streak!

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. Are you planning to continue using this Swamp King in battle?"

"Let's forget it." Xiaoying crossed her arms and shook her head. "You don't look like a simple weakling. My Pokémon is already a bit tired. Let's switch to another one to fight you."

Xia You naturally had no objections, but since they had already exchanged Pokémon, he simply suggested, "In that case, let's be fair and take out our Poké Balls at the same time for a blind battle."

"Blind combat? Of course."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ying first put away the Quagsire, and then took out another Poké Ball from her waist.

Xia You walked to the trainer command area on the other side, but before sending out his Pokémon, he first surveyed the makeshift area.

Because it was built on a deck, the surface is not very hard. If heavy Pokémon were used, it would be bad if the deck were accidentally damaged.

It seems we'll have to send out the more agile guys.

After thinking it through and pondering for a moment, Xia You had an idea in mind.

Following the order, he took out the third Poké Ball from his belt, then exchanged a glance with Xiaoying, and the next second, the two of them released their Pokémon almost simultaneously.

"Come out, Jolteon!"

"Go for it, my mosquito coil swimmer!"

When two blue lights flashed, Xia You sent out Jolteon, while Xiao Ying sent out a Poliwag!

Raising her eyebrows, Xia You remarked, "Electricity is the best weapon. It seems that even in a blind fight, I've gained an advantage."

“You’re right,” Xiao Ying laughed. “I didn’t expect you to send out Jolteon. Looks like I’m unlucky; I just happened to be outmatched by your type!”

Despite saying that, Xia You didn't sense any panic from Xiao Ying's tone. It seemed that he didn't care much about his attributes being suppressed.

Nevertheless, Xia You still politely asked, "What? Do you need to change your Pokémon?"

"Of course not." Xiao Ying waved her hand dismissively. "Don't underestimate me, my Mosquito Coil Swimmer is my ace up! Besides, I'm also very good at fighting against elemental disadvantages!"

At this moment, Xia You also noticed that the mosquito coil swimmer was wearing a glittering gold belt around his waist!

"This is…?"

Xiao Ying chuckled and said with great pride, "This is the championship belt that Mosquito Coil Swimmer and I won when we participated in the Pokémon Fighting Tournament in our hometown. We fought our way through the rounds and defeated powerful Pokémon! It's a rare souvenir!"

Pokémon fighting tournaments...

Looking at that championship belt, Xia You was also envious. Unfortunately, he didn't have a Fighting-type Pokémon, so he couldn't participate in such a competition for the time being.

While the two trainers were talking, the two Pokémon had already taken their stances, and a great battle seemed about to break out.

Meanwhile, among the onlookers, people whispered among themselves, speculating about who would win the battle.

Although Xiao Ying's words offended a lot of people, he had just achieved a five-game winning streak and was in the limelight. Therefore, most people believed that he would continue to win.

However, a few people noticed Xia You's extraordinary demeanor and guessed that he must also be a master, perhaps able to defeat Xiao Ying and end her winning streak!