I caught a Pokémon

As expected of a young lady from a prestigious family, she is truly extraordinary, and incredibly voluptuous!

Clearing his throat, Xia You, though somewhat distracted, still gentlemanly patted Charizard to slow it down, allowing Rika to sit up straight and easing her embarrassment.

Because her back was to her, Xia You naturally couldn't see that Li Jia's pretty face was slightly flushed.

Partly it was the cold wind blowing, and partly it wasn't that she realized Xia You had taken advantage of her, but rather that she did feel the man's warmth and accidentally touched his abs when she wrapped her arms around his waist!

How could she possibly remain unmoved by such intimate gestures!

Fortunately, the two were in perfect sync and pretended that nothing had happened.

……

Upon arriving at the nearby forest, before even getting close, Xia You could see a large patch of dark clouds gathering high in the sky.

This dark cloud appeared suddenly, just like yesterday, and was clearly created by that crystal as well!

Amidst the flashes of lightning that occasionally streaked across the dark clouds, the two also heard the sounds of fierce fighting coming from the ground.

Hmm? They've already started fighting?

Xia You didn't hesitate any longer and quickly ordered Charizard to descend. When they arrived near the battlefield, they immediately saw the mechanical shark rampaging around the field, and beside it, more than a dozen Team Rocket members were directing their Pokémon to attack Kenta and his friends.

On the other side of the battlefield, Kenta, Marina, Suikyo, Kudo, and a slightly chubby boy were also commanding their respective Pokémon, entangled with Team Rocket, but due to being outnumbered, their situation was not very good.

Let's look at the Thunder God again...

Huh? How did this guy get caught again?!

Just like yesterday, Lei Gong was trapped in the barrier once again.

This guy really doesn't learn his lesson...

Before he could complain any further, Charizard had already folded its wings and slowly landed behind Kenta.

Xia You's appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Compared to the jubilant expressions of Kenta, Marina, and the others, the Rockets' morale was clearly shaken, and even Posen and Bass looked much more uneasy.

Speaking of this, we have to mention the mindset of these two people at this moment.

From the beginning, they came specifically to deal with Xia You, considering him their strongest opponent. They thought that with enough manpower, they would not only be able to handle Xia You, but also capture Lei Gong easily under the control of the crystal.

But to my surprise, the situation took a turn for the worse right from the start.

Although Xia You's initial decision not to stay with these people surprised them a little, they really didn't expect that the two kids would have other helpers by their side!

Moreover, after engaging in combat, they discovered that not only were the two little devils, the man and the woman, extremely troublesome, but even their three helpers possessed considerable strength!

They had hoped to end the battle quickly, but it became increasingly protracted and they were drawn deeper into it. And then, Xia You appeared at this crucial moment...

This is the worst-case scenario...

On the other side, Xia You naturally had no idea what they were thinking. After jumping off the Charizard, he immediately launched his verbal attack.

"Stop struggling, you probably don't know yet, do you? Your base has already been breached by us!"

"What?" Upon hearing this, Thompson and Bass's expressions changed immediately, and the other Rockets players also showed obvious signs of commotion.

What does it mean to "cut off the fuel supply from under the pot"? This is it!

"Don't be fooled by him!" Bashu frowned and shouted, "He can't possibly find the base; this is all just a trick to confuse us!"

Xia You chuckled: "Don't believe me? Let me tell you the truth, Shiranu has been arrested by the Interpol!"

Bashu knew he was in trouble.

They even know the name of the person in charge, so it seems Xia You isn't lying to them. Could the base really have been breached? But it's so well hidden, how did he find it? And where did this "international police" come from?!

At this point, Xia You stopped wasting words with him and threw out several Poké Balls, allowing her Pokémon to join the battle.

With a flash of blue light, Gardevoir, Jolteon, Scyther, Dragonair, Sagaelus, and the newly acquired Eevee appeared simultaneously, along with Charizard standing to the side. In an instant, the seven Pokémon completely turned the tide of the battle.

In terms of sheer numbers, Xia You's team already has just as many Pokémon as Team Rocket, not to mention the difference in strength.

However, Xia You's goal was not to defeat these people immediately, but to wait for the right opportunity and then secretly give Gengar an order.

Gengar appeared silently near the barrier, a huge shadow ball forming in its right hand.

This is its maximum power, intended to destroy the enemy in one blow!

"Break!"

With a roar from Gengar, the gigantic Shadow Ball flew toward the barrier at an incredible speed.

The barrier, which was originally completely effective against Electric-type Pokémon, shattered into countless fragments the moment it met the Shadow Ball. The Shadow Ball continued its trajectory, flying straight towards the crystal in the center of the barrier and successfully hitting it!

"Do not!!!"

Upon hearing the sound, Pusen turned around and saw this scene. He roared and wanted to rush back to help, but before his mechanical shark could take two steps, it was intercepted by Xia You's Pokémon!

After hitting the crystal, a deafening explosion occurred within the barrier.

With a deafening roar, thick smoke instantly enveloped half of the battlefield. Amidst the swirling smoke, a yellow figure leaped out and landed on a nearby hill.

This is naturally the Thunder God who has gained his freedom and escaped the constraints of the barrier.

Lei Gong stood on high ground, coldly watching the humans who fought for him, without a trace of lingering affection, and turned to leave.

At the same time, Xia You gave Gengar a wink, and Gengar nodded in understanding before disappearing without a trace.

That wasn't all. Xia You turned to her Scyther and whispered, "You should go too."

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Thanks to group member 'Wuji' for the red envelope!

Okay, I'll add an extra chapter for you.

Chapter 422 (Final Chapter)

Seeing their prey escape, Team Rocket were truly desperate this time!

They have lost their hiding place. If Lei Gong escapes as well, this operation will not only be a complete waste, but they will also lose their hometown!

They were eager to give chase, but Kenta and his friends weren't about to give them the chance!

Although Kenta and his friends wanted to chase after Raikou after seeing him escape, their purpose was different from Team Rocket's. It was more about protection and observation, and it was out of goodwill. Moreover, they knew in their hearts that they could no longer let Raikou suffer in the barrier.

Seeing Xia You break the barrier and let Lei Gong escape, they felt a little regretful, but they were actually relieved.

And so, one side tried to break through while the other defended desperately. Both sides unleashed their power at the same time, and the Pokémon's strength was maximized, resulting in a stalemate once again!

However, the Rockets were only at their last gasp.

They ran out of steam and were quickly overwhelmed by Xia You's Pokémon.

Especially the Charizard, which used its teeth and claws simultaneously, completely dismantled the mechanical shark, turning it into a pile of parts!

Seeing that things were not going well, Pooh and Bashu tried to escape, but as Team Rocket's Pokémon kept falling, they lost the ability to escape unscathed and were soon surrounded and forced to fight like cornered beasts.

Damn it!

Pusen looked around and knew that the situation was hopeless.

Finally, when Gardevoir used Psychic to defeat Team Rocket's last Pokémon, these guys had no chance of fighting back.

"it's over!"

Mizukyo and Kudo wiped the sweat from their foreheads. For people like them who don't battle often, the battle just now required them to be fully focused in order to keep up with Team Rocket and avoid being defeated and becoming a weak point. Now that they saw all of Team Rocket's Pokémon defeated, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It must be said that although they felt very strained at the beginning of the battle, the pressure dropped sharply after Xia You joined them, and they eventually swept through the enemy lines.

It's like a membrane; once it's broken through, everything becomes incredibly smooth.

This also made them wonder why Xia You's Pokémon were so strong!

At this moment, Kenta took out a climbing rope from his bag and, with the help of Mizukyo and Kudo, trapped more than a dozen Team Rocket members together.

Pusen, relying on his strong physique, still wanted to put up a stubborn resistance and struggle with force, but when Charizard's head was close to his face and they stared at each other, his momentum immediately faltered. He knew that he was no match for the Pokémon and had no choice but to submit to the situation.

Bashu, who had remained calm throughout, stared coldly at Xia You.

"We underestimated you this time!" Bashu's voice was cold. "I admit that I, like the other officers, made the mistake of underestimating you. We've fallen. But don't think that capturing us and discovering another base will completely defeat Team Rocket!"

"Of course I know your Rockets team is big and powerful." Xia You didn't care about Bashu's sarcasm. "I also know that even if you lose a few people, it won't hurt you at all. But don't worry, someone will be joining you soon."

Sensing Xia You's implied meaning, Bashu snorted and turned his head away.

Stopping his pointless bickering with Xia You was his last act of stubbornness and dignity!

At this moment, Kenta walked to Xia You's side.

"The Thunder God..."

Xia You glanced at him and smiled, "I've already had my Pokémon follow it. Want to come along?"

After hearing these words, Kenta hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head!

"Never mind, this is good enough."

This surprised not only Xia You, but also Marina!

"Kenta, you..."

Kenta smiled nonchalantly, his still-childish face now radiating maturity: "Although I like Raikou very much, I will not subdue it. Moreover, I can see from its eyes that it is very resistant to humans. Returning to nature is its best destiny!"

Feeling a sense of admiration for his choice, Xia You turned to look at Shui Jing and Kudo.

"And what about you?"

Mizukyo and Kudo also waved their hands in refusal.

“I don’t need to,” Suijing said first. “My goal has always been the same: Suijun! Meeting Raikou this time was an unexpected bonus, and I have no interest in it.”

Kudo laughed and said, "Me too. Besides, I've already collected some good data, and I can go back and report to Dr. Kuroki!"

Xia You really didn't expect that these people would have such awareness!

But after failing to subdue Lei Gong last time, he was determined not to miss this opportunity no matter what!

Lei Gong is determined to win!

However, the chubby stranger who was meeting Xia You for the first time walked up to her with a smile and expressed his desire to go and find Lei Gong together.

To this, Xia You could only ask one question: Who are you? I've never seen you appear before!

Fortunately, Marina quickly introduced Xia You, saying with a smile, "This is Junichi, who, like Kenta and me, is also a travel companion who set off from Wakaba Town!"

Junichi?

Xia You carefully examined the boy named Chunyi.

Actually, Junichi wasn't too fat. Compared to his peers, he was just a little wider. He had short gray hair, styled like a rooster's comb. He was fair-skinned and had an ordinary appearance, but he had a bright, sunny smile on his face, making him seem very approachable.

Since he is Kenta and Marina's partner, this person should have appeared in the anime, but Xia You doesn't have any impression of him.

But it doesn't matter. Even if he remembered this person, he would never take him with him to find Lei Gong.

"In that case, you can handle these Team Rockets. I won't be going back to the Pokémon Center. Let's say goodbye here."

After saying that, Xia You waved to the group and was about to turn and leave, but when he saw that he was about to leave, Kenta hurriedly called him back.

"Mr. Xia You!"

"What's wrong?" Xia You turned to look at him.

"Are you going to the Silver Conference too?"

"That's natural."

"That's great!" Kenta exclaimed excitedly. "Our battle yesterday was interrupted and didn't end in a draw, but that's alright. I usually save the best food for last, and the same goes for battles. I'll issue you a formal challenge at the Silver Tournament! Then, please fight me again!"

"Of course, no problem." Xia You nodded and smiled. "I'll be waiting for you there!"

He waved goodbye to them again, and he and Rika watched the group leave. Then, without lingering, they mounted their fire-breathing dragons and chased after Raikou in the direction he had gone.

Chapter 423 The Battle to Subdue Lei Gong

After parting ways with Kenta and the others, Charizard carried Xia You and Rika eastward over the forest. However, before they had flown very far, a Pokémon came rushing towards them from the front.

It was Xia You's Flying Mantis!

Upon seeing Xia You, the Scyther immediately waved its sickle-like claws to attract his attention.