I caught a Pokémon

Stinky fart~

Hearing Xia You say that, Na Zi smiled and rolled her eyes at him.

After the joke, Xia You entered the room, handed the trophy to Na Zi, and looked down at herself covered in ribbons, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

These guys actually prepared this to celebrate; they really put their hearts into it.

At this moment, the others saw the Victory Cup trophy and all crowded around Naz, craning their necks to examine it closely.

It must be said that the design of the Victory Cup trophy is quite good. It is about 20 centimeters tall, covered in gold paint, with a golden Poké Ball on top and two small wings. Overall, it looks heavy and golden.

Ash looked at the trophy, clenched his hands, and his eyes were full of longing.

However, he wasn't in a hurry, because now it was time for him to charge towards the trophy!

While they were excitedly discussing the trophy, Xia You took out his phone from his backpack, opened it, and saw that there were many missed calls and congratulatory text messages on the screen. They were all sent by his friends as soon as they saw Xia You's victory!

Dr. Sakuragi, Koharu, Kikuna, Renji, Misa, Masa, Flura, Yu, Kona, Dr. Uchiki... and a whole bunch of others sent their congratulations!

As Xia You sat down on the sofa and was replying to everyone, Karl returned and knocked on the door of the lounge.

"Sorry to interrupt your celebration." After entering the room, Karl smiled at Xia You, "There are some reporters outside who want to interview you. What do you think... you'd like to give them an interview?"

The press interview was as usual, but since there had been a mix-up before entering the venue, Karl hesitated for a long time before making arrangements and decided it would be best to consult Xia You first.

This time, Xia You couldn't refuse.

After all, they won the game and made a big splash, so they should definitely say a few words.

The two arrived at the prepared interview site one after the other. When Xia You appeared, the cameras focused on him, and the flashes went off again.

Xia You greeted them first, appearing gentle and refined, unlike many others who became frivolous and arrogant after winning the competition.

A reporter couldn't wait to ask, "Mr. Xia You, what are your thoughts on maintaining an undefeated record and winning the Winners' Cup this time?"

Xia You carefully considered her words and said slowly, "I didn't really pursue being undefeated. I just played the game normally and got this result normally."

This answer was flawless, leaving many reporters impressed and calling it a masterful response!

As expected of the Quartz Conference champion, his defenses were absolutely flawless!

They asked many more questions, which Xia You answered respectfully one by one.

Then another reporter asked, "Mr. Xia You, what is your opinion of Yuuji?"

"Well..." Xia You's inner alarm bells rang loudly. She knew that if she didn't answer well, she might be attacked by the fans of the Orange Alliance. So after thinking for a moment, she said, "Yuji is really strong. He is one of the best opponents I have ever seen. I think if he were to participate in the Indigo League, he should at least have the strength to be the runner-up!"

"Huh?" the reporter continued, "If you have such a high opinion of him, why do you think he can only get second place?"

"Well..." Xia You smiled slightly, intending to keep a low profile, but in the end she couldn't help but say confidently, "Because no matter how much he struggles, the champion will still be me!"

Crazy crazy!!!

This was the first reaction of the reporters present; they were in an uproar, but they couldn't refute it.

I never expected this seemingly serious man to say such arrogant things!

but…

After all, this man in front of us did win the Indigo League and the Orange League championships and defeated Yuji. It can only be said that he has the confidence to be arrogant, which makes people have to believe him!

Chapter 280 Heading to the Next Region

After leaving the Citrus Sports Field and descending the hill, Xia You led Xiao Zhi and the others to the guesthouse she rented.

By this time, it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon. The spectators on the street had begun to disperse, but there were still quite a few people lingering around, reminiscing and discussing the match that had just taken place. To avoid being recognized, Xia You could only put on a hat and glasses and cover herself up completely once again.

This is the price of being in the limelight; if he doesn't want to be disturbed, he has no choice but to do this.

After the group entered the courtyard of the guesthouse, Xia You spent a lot of money to order a large table full of food and drinks from the landlady.

The most important thing after winning the championship is the celebration ceremony, and nothing is more rewarding than a sumptuous meal!

When night fell and it was pitch black outside, Xia You and the others put the large Pokémon in the yard and prepared food for them separately, while the other small Pokémon sat with them at the low table on the tatami mat.

Under the bright lights, the room was packed with people, but it was extremely lively.

The proprietress had obviously seen Xia You win the championship on TV, and seeing such a famous guest staying there naturally made her very happy, so she gave her some extra sushi and a few bottles of sake as a gift.

A dazzling array of dishes filled the table, radiating an enticing sheen and aroma.

With all the dishes prepared, it was time to indulge in a feast!

"Cheers!!!"

Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them together, then drank them all in one gulp. Except for Xia You and Sabrina, both Xiao Zhi and Xiao Xia stuck out their tongues after drinking, and even Xiao Jian frowned slightly, clearly unable to stand the taste of alcohol.

"Cough cough... It's so spicy!" Xiao Zhi clutched his stomach, looking extremely uncomfortable, feeling like every vein in his body was on fire!

"You guys..." Seeing their expressions, Xia You couldn't help but laugh out loud, "This wine already has a very low alcohol content, and you still can't get used to it? Why don't you just drink juice? Why do you have to insist on drinking alcohol? How come you can't stand it now?"

"What does it matter!" Xia said nonchalantly, hearing Xia You's slightly gloating tone. "It's precisely because I don't like the taste that I want to try it. Besides, I'm so happy today, of course I have to have a drink!"

Because everyone was very familiar with each other, the atmosphere reached its peak as soon as dinner began.

Ash's eating habits were as usual, as if he hadn't eaten for years. He wolfed down his food without any regard for his image, while Sabrina ate slowly and gracefully.

Gengar made funny faces and performed a show to entertain the guests, while Xiao Jian whispered humorous stories on the other side. The Pokémon laughed and played around, and even Xia You, emboldened by alcohol, teased Xiaoxia a few times, making her blush. For a moment, the room was filled with laughter and joy.

When everyone had eaten halfway through dinner, they finally slowed down.

"Oh, right, Ash." Looking at Ash, Xia You reminded him, "Since you're also going to challenge the Winner's Cup, don't forget to register tomorrow. The rule here is that you can't challenge Yuuji if you don't make an appointment in advance."

With a chicken leg in his mouth, Xiao Zhi mumbled, "Okay, I'll go tomorrow!"

With a mischievous grin, Xia You said, "I've already spoken to the chief trainer beforehand and given you special attention. He'll definitely treat you well. You just need to enjoy the battle!"

"Oh, I see..." Xiao Zhi was naturally unaware that Xia You had dug another pit for him in order to help him grow. He still expressed his gratitude with an innocent look on his face, "Thank you, Brother Xia You. I will definitely work harder!"

On the other side of the table, Xiaoxia asked, "Brother Xiayou, what are your plans next?"

Xia You replied without hesitation, "Of course we should head to the next region."

"The next region?" Ash's eyes lit up, showing interest. "Where are you going next?"

"They should go to the capital to challenge the Silver Tournament, since it's the closest place."

"Hey? Aren't you staying to watch my match?"

"No, thank you." Xia You shook her head. "I believe you can win. Besides, you're catching up too fast and growing too quickly. I have to leave early to maintain my advantage!"

Xiao Zhi was overwhelmed with emotion at Xia You's sudden affirmation, as if a fire had been ignited in his heart!

After dinner, Xia You borrowed a karaoke machine from the landlady, and the group sang karaoke until late, except for Na Zi who went to soak in the hot springs by herself.

The singing went on until after 11 p.m., and after Xia You finished washing up, she was still excited and couldn't help but keep fussing over Na Zi until the middle of the night.

The next morning, Xiao Zhi had to go to register early.

Before leaving, he bid a final farewell to Xia You: "Brother Xia You, after the Winners' Cup, I need to go back to Pallet Town first to give the GS Ball to Professor Oak. Once everything is over, I'll come to Johto to find you!"

"Then I wish you success in your challenge, and see you next time!" Xia You rubbed her eyes, still sleepy, and said, "Also, remember to say hello to Aunt Hanako and Professor Oak for me!"

Xiao Zhi and Xiao Jian left, while Xiao Xia, as always, kept turning back, her eyes full of reluctance.

After watching them disappear, Xia You went back to her room for another nap. When the sun was high in the sky, she finally packed up, checked out with Na Zi, and left the guesthouse.

However, before heading to the next region, he had one last thing to do: go to the fruit stand where he had made the bet.

I followed the street all the way to the beach I had visited before.

When Xia You and Na Zi returned to the stall, they found that the stall owner had already packed all the oranges!

Upon seeing Xia You, the stall owner couldn't help but look somewhat embarrassed.

After all, he had previously said that Yuji was absolutely unbeatable, but now he was easily eliminated 6-0 by the young man in front of him. How could he not feel uneasy?

Xia You was the first to greet them, breaking the silence: "Hey, boss, do you remember me? As agreed, I'm here to pick up the oranges!"

"Of course, of course, I'm ready."

The stall owner pointed to the side, showing Xia You more than a dozen boxes of packaged oranges.

"Haha, I was just kidding. How could I possibly eat that much?" Xia You quickly waved her hand. "I only need three boxes. You can keep the rest for yourself. Besides, I'm afraid that if people find out, there will be a news headline like 'Shocking! Quartz Tournament Champion Goes into Anonymity to Scam Old Man Out of Oranges!'"

"this…"

The stall owner knew Xia You was joking, but...

According to the bet the two had made, the stall owner was willing to accept defeat and was prepared, but he didn't expect Xia You to change her mind!

Seeing the stall owner hesitate, Xia You smiled and said, "It's okay, I can't eat too much anyway, it would be a waste. Just do as I say."

"Ok."

Seeing Xia You's insistence, the stall owner nodded, then tentatively said, "Um... could you please sign your name for me? My grandson really likes you!"

"Of course you can."

Xia You took the pen, quickly wrote her name on the signature board, and then asked, "What's your grandson's name?"

"His name is Achi."

Xia You continued writing without stopping: Wishing Achi to become an outstanding trainer!

The stall owner solemnly put away the autographed copy after receiving it with both hands, then picked up three boxes of oranges and handed them to Xia You.

Such physical labor was naturally beyond Xia You's capabilities. As a red Pokémon descended from the sky, Charizard easily carried the three boxes of oranges into its arms.

After saying goodbye to the stall owner, Xia You quickly found another courier company.

He handed the oranges to the courier and paid them to mail one box to Sakuragi Lab to share with everyone. He also mailed the Winner's Cup trophy and a photo of him with Pokémon along with it.

Since he didn't have a fixed address, his room at the Sakuragi Research Institute became the place to store these trophies, including some of his personal belongings and the Quartz Tournament trophy, all of which were piled up there.

With Xiaochun helping to look after them, there's no need to worry about them getting lost.

Finally, Xia You mailed Li Jia a box of oranges.

He had learned from a casual conversation with Lijia that she loved plants, and since the oranges here were so delicious, he wondered if they could be grown in her greenhouse.

After doing all this, he and Sabrina boarded a Charizard and headed towards the metropolis of the Orange Islands.

There, they can take a cruise ship directly to the Johto region, saving them a lot of trouble.

With this, Xia You's adventure on the Seven Islands and the Orange Islands has officially come to an end. Along the way, in addition to wonderful memories, there has been a lot of gains!

End Summary

Alright, that concludes the storyline about the Seven Islands and the Orange Alliance.

The entire book has 112 chapters and more than 24 words, which is about the length I expected.

In the story, Xia You met some people, caught a few Pokémon, obtained several items, and won her second trophy. All in all, she has grown to a certain extent.

It is expected that some scenes of him coming here will be interspersed when the story reaches the eighth generation, and he will not return here again at other times.

Overall, aside from the fact that it was written rather hastily, I'm quite satisfied with the plot, so I won't say anything more.

Next, we'll head to the Johto region to challenge the Silver Conference. The length of the event is expected to be similar to that of the Kanto region, but we won't be able to catch many Pokémon, probably only four or five.

By the way, I can give you a spoiler: I estimate that around the halfway point of the Silver Tournament storyline, the characters will be changed, with Sabrina replaced by another female character. I think a different female lead will definitely bring a different experience.

Finally, please continue to encourage and support us as always!

(Finally, to answer the question about why there are no more illustrations after chapter 240, the main reason is that the author needs to subscribe to comment on the illustrations, but I don't have any extra book coins left, so you know what that means...)

Chapter 281 Logging into the Silver Alliance Conference

Om-!

With a whistle, a small passenger ship slowly docked at the pier in Yoshihaya City, Jodo District.

This is Jihua City, a city filled with the fragrance of flowers.

Despite its prime location by the sea, this city has never developed its economy due to its small size. As a result, it only has a small pier, with only a few regular boats making trips each day.

Fortunately, it has a direct flight route to the metropolitan area of ​​the Orange Islands, which allowed Xia You to avoid changing trains and arrive here directly by boat.

As Xia You and Na Zi disembarked from the passenger ship and stepped onto land, she couldn't help but stretch out a big yawn.

"Ugh, over thirty hours of continuous sailing, it's exhausting!"