I caught a Pokémon

Xia You's eyes lit up, and she quickly commanded Torchic to approach and knock Heracross, who was still in pain, to the ground!

"Yay!!!"

Seeing that one of them had been defeated, Xiaoxia quickly raised her hand and cheered, feeling a sense of relief.

She would feel guilty to death if she lost the battle because of her Psyduck. Now that she saw her opponent lose a Pokémon first, she was finally less nervous.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but admire Xia You's grasp of timing. She turned to look at him and said admiringly, "Xia You, you're amazing! How did you know that Psyduck would change direction there?"

To everyone's surprise, Xia You laughed heartily after hearing this.

"You really think I'm omnipotent? That's Psyduck, you know. I can't even understand its thoughts normally, let alone when it goes berserk."

"Huh?" Xia was taken aback. "Then what was your timing just now...?"

"What timing?" Xia You waved her hand. "I didn't think that much about it. I just included Psyduck as a target!"

"What!?"

Upon hearing that this was the reason, Xiaoxia's eyes widened in surprise.

Seeing her like this, Xia You shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, even if it gets burned by the flames, Psyduck will be fine. Don't forget, it's a Water-type Pokémon, so how could it be afraid of sparks? Besides, even if it gets burned, it might calm it down!"

The logic was sound, and it seemed to be the only way, but Xia could only manage a bitter smile after hearing it.

It turned out to be like this...

She thought it was Xia You who had seized the opportunity!

But in any case, the ending was not bad; at least one of them was successfully defeated!

With Heracross gone, Ichiro Sawama and Jiro Sawama are left with only Ariados on the field, and given their extremely unfavorable attribute, the situation has completely reversed!

Although Psyduck was of no help at all, under Xia You's command, Torchic quickly used its flames to defeat Ariados.

Seeing that she had won, Xia You wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, feeling that this doubles match had been truly exhausting.

It's really tough on the turkeys.

Not only did it have teammates causing trouble, but it also defeated two Pokémon in a row, which really exhausted it.

Sigh, if there's a next time, I definitely won't fight alongside Psyduck!

This is such a rip-off!

On the other side, Ichiro Sawama and Jiro Sawama took out Poké Balls and recalled their two Pokémon. Xia You was about to go up and say something to them when she saw Torchic suddenly enveloped in a white light!

Xia You, who was extremely familiar with this white light, recognized it at a glance: Torchic had evolved!

This was truly an unexpected delight, and a smile even appeared on his lips.

The white light didn't last long. Under their watchful eyes, when the white light disappeared, a Pokémon much larger than Torchic appeared before them.

This is the evolved form of Torchic – Mighty Chicken!

Compared to Torchic's chick form, the evolved Powercock, while retaining the same main color, has sharper claws and a stronger body, making it more like a fighting cock from Earth!

Nearby, Xiaoxia, seeing Combusken for the first time, couldn't help but take out her Pokédex and point it at the bird.

Pokémon Pokédex entry: "Ding, Combusken, a chick Pokémon, Fire/Fighting type. This Pokémon runs around in the mountains and fields to train its waist and legs. It also fights using scorching flames from its beak and extremely destructive leg techniques. When fighting, the flames inside its body burn fiercely. It can kick 10 times in 1 second with its legs that combine speed and power, which is extremely destructive. It can also emit a sharp cry to focus attention and intimidate opponents. It is a Pokémon with a strong fighting instinct and will continue to fight until the opponent gives up!"

Chapter 615 An Unexpected Encounter with Rainbow Bean

After Torchic evolved into Combusken, it filled the gap in Xia You's Fighting-type Pokémon.

At least he'll be qualified to participate in any future fighting tournaments, instead of just watching from the stands like before.

Of course, Combusken is not a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. Its strength will be limited in the event of a tournament with strict rules, and it is not as useful as a single Fighting-type Pokémon.

But who cares? At least I have a Fighting-type Pokémon now!

Sawama Ichiro and Sawama Jiro then walked up to Xia You. It was clear that they looked somewhat depressed, and obviously they were both unwilling to accept losing the doubles match.

That's understandable, considering Psyduck was already in such a state. With just a little more effort, they could have defeated it. Xia You and his friends won entirely because of Torchic's type advantage. If it were any other Pokémon, they were confident they could have won the battle!

However, what these two rookie trainers haven't figured out is that there aren't that many 'ifs' in this world. If Misty had replaced Psyduck with another Pokémon, they probably would have lost even faster and wouldn't have been able to persist until now!

Sawama Ichiro, the older brother, sighed, "We lost. Your Torchic is amazing. Congratulations on its evolution into a Powerpuff!"

In contrast to Ichiro Sawama's willingness to accept defeat, his younger brother Jiro Sawama couldn't help but ask, "I was a little unwilling to accept losing the last match. Do you want to fight us again?"

Xia You glanced at the time and shook her head.

"Sorry, we've already been delayed for too long and can't stay any longer." Seeing that Jiro Sawama was about to say something, Xia You spoke first, "Since you are also trainers, then your goal must be the Rainbow Tournament, right? If you want to win back, then wait until the Rainbow Tournament and have a good fight with me."

"The Rainbow Dance Competition?"

The two brothers exchanged a glance. Since Xia You had said so, Zejian Jiro felt a little regretful, but there was nothing he could do to force the issue. He could only helplessly watch as Xia You and Xiaoxia took out their Poké Balls and put their Pokémon back into them.

"Alright, now that the battle is over, we should take our leave."

After saying goodbye to the two, Xia You and Xiao Xia set off again, heading deeper into the forest.

This time, the two did not encounter any new trainers or Pokémon. Instead, they crossed the forest smoothly and finally arrived at another town at dusk.

According to the map, the town is called Greenwood Town, located at the foot of the mountains. A short walk north from here will take you to Mt. Chimney, and at the foot of Mt. Chimney is Lava Town, where the Lava Gym is located.

After traveling for such a long time, the two have finally arrived at a town and naturally want to get a good night's rest.

As you enter Green Town, you can clearly feel that it is surrounded by nature. The two looked around and found that the town was built in a valley. The scenery was not only very pleasant, but the air was also very fresh!

Xiaoxia sniffed the air and said with a look of delight, "It smells like a light fragrance. Strange, isn't this place very close to a volcano? Shouldn't it be covered in volcanic ash? How come the air is so fresh? And I can't even see a speck of dust?"

Xia You looked up into the distance, where she could vaguely see the outline of Chimney Mountain. Just as Xia had said, she felt no discomfort here at all, but Chimney Mountain was a dormant volcano. Although it hadn't erupted for a long time, volcanic ash was still falling continuously. Green Town was so close, it was impossible for it not to be affected!

He reached out and felt it carefully again.

Before long, he understood what was going on and couldn't help but laugh: "It's because of the wind. You see, there's often a warm breeze blowing here, and it's these winds that prevent the volcanic ash from being blown here."

Hearing Xia You's words, Xiao Xia also felt the wind with her hand and found that, just as Xia You said, there seemed to be a gentle breeze blowing by. The wind was not strong, but it was able to blow away those impurities and keep the Green Town free from the troubles of volcanic ash.

Upon entering the town, the two discovered that the pace of life was unusually slow. People sat together leisurely, drinking tea and chatting. However, at a glance, most of them were energetic elderly people, and it was rare to see any young people around.

They first went to the shops here to stock up on food and some daily necessities before heading straight to the Pokémon Center to stay overnight.

Green Town isn't very big, and there aren't many buildings. Just as they arrived in the town center, the two spotted the Pokémon Center not far away.

As they entered the Pokémon Center lobby, just as they stepped through the electric doors, they were met by a young girl.

The girl was only about 17 or 8 years old, with delicate and beautiful features, short silver-gray hair that reached her ears, a large headband on her head, and a black and white tight-fitting sportswear outfit. She had wheat-colored skin and slightly firm muscles, and looked full of strength and health.

Especially the clothes on her lower abdomen, which were made of black stockings. Because they were so thin, you could even vaguely see her navel!

Since she had just entered, Xia You and Xiao Xia were standing at the doorway, blocking her way out. Seeing that the girl was about to leave, the two of them stepped aside to make way for her, in accordance with the principle of courtesy.

The girl was taken aback at first, then nodded slightly in acknowledgment and walked straight out of the Pokémon Center.

Xia had clearly never seen this type of woman before. She turned her head and followed the girl away until she disappeared from sight.

Turning back to Xia You, she said excitedly, "She looks so cool!"

Xia You nodded.

This girl does look very cool; she has a capable and efficient vibe.

And it was only one meeting, but because of the strong impression it left, he already recognized who the person was!

This girl is none other than Bea, the Gym Leader of the Stellar Arena in Stellar Town, Galar region, and a Fighting-type expert!

This person is no ordinary person; he is even hailed as a genius of the century-old Galar Karate!

But why is she here?

After thinking for a moment, Xia You understood.

In the anime, in her spare time, Bea hones her skills and those of her Pokémon all over the world, challenging famous fighters. Whether it's Kanto or anywhere else, these are all her travel goals.

Thinking about it that way, it's not so strange that she could be here.

Xiaoxia, who had just finished speaking, felt a pang of jealousy when she saw Xia You still staring at the girl's back.

She was consumed by jealousy and couldn't help but ask, "Everyone's gone, what are you still looking at?"

Xia You naturally sensed her dissatisfaction, turned around and tapped her head, laughing, "What are you thinking about? I just saw she was carrying a backpack, so she's obviously going out. I just don't know where she's going, it's so late and it's not convenient for her to travel."

This was just a minor incident, and after checking in with Miss Joey at the front desk, they quickly forgot about it.

Furthermore, they learned from Nurse Joy that a Pokémon Contest would be held here in about ten days, which further focused their attention on the contest.

"Pokémon Contest?" Misty looked puzzled. "What kind of contest is that?"

Miss Joy looked at the girl from another region and explained with a smile, "Unlike regular battle tournaments, this is a Pokémon competition that showcases the charm of Pokémon. After the contestants and their Pokémon perform, several judges score the performances and ultimately determine the winner."

"That sounds interesting." Xia's eyes lit up, seemingly very interested, but before she could smile, she sighed in disappointment, "Sigh, it's not going to be held for another ten days or so? That's a real shame, we're leaving tomorrow."

"Don't think about it so much." Xia You comforted her when she saw how down she was. "If we have time, we can come back after the Grand Contest starts. Besides, our trip has only just begun. Even if we miss it here, there will definitely be other opportunities to watch the competition later!"

Hearing Xia You say that, Xiaoxia thought about it and realized it made sense. Her mood immediately improved, and when she thought of what Xia You had just said, "Our trip has only just begun," she felt even more delighted.

Yes, my trip with Xia You has only just begun, so why rush things?

……

After resting overnight at the Pokémon Center, the two left Greenwood Town the next morning after breakfast and headed towards Mt. Chimney, which was not far away.

After a night's rest, they were completely refreshed and regained their energy, looking full of vitality!

Mt. Chimney, located in the north-central part of the Hoenn region, is a volcano over 1500 meters high. Just as they arrived at the border of Mt. Chimney, and before they even climbed the mountain, Xia You and Xiaoxia felt that the air seemed to have become even hotter.

Sweat poured from their bodies, quickly soaking their clothes and dripping onto the ground.

Walking this mountain road is much more physically demanding than walking in other places. However, because their destinations were different, the two did not go up the mountain this time. Instead, they traveled for most of the day and arrived at Fuyan Town at the foot of the mountain.

Despite being close to Greenfield Town, the two towns have vastly different climates.

One is refreshing, the other is hot, as if we were in two different worlds.

If Green Town is a retirement paradise where many seniors choose to spend their later years in leisure, then Fuyan Town can be considered a hot spring resort. Due to geothermal activity, there are hundreds of hot springs of varying sizes here, making it equally suitable for seniors to live in.

It's worth mentioning that, according to travel guides, the hot springs here are not only divided into men's and women's baths, but also mixed-gender baths. This made Xia's heart race, and she couldn't help but recall that she and Xia You had a hot spring memory when they were on Guren Island in Kanto.

I wonder if I'll have another chance to soak in a hot spring with Xia You here?

Thinking of the embarrassing parts, her face seemed to turn even redder. Fortunately, the temperature here was high, and they were both very hot, so they weren't afraid of being noticed by Xia You.

After entering the town, the two headed straight for the Fuma Dojo.

Compared to Greenfield Town, which is only the size of a small town, Furnace Town, despite having the name "town," is undoubtedly more like a small city.

High-rise buildings and classical architecture abound, and the two styles are distinct yet harmonious. Located at the foot of the mountain, the terrain is undulating, with hot spring water flowing under the bridge, creating a sense of depth and layering.

All I could see were groups of men and women in yukatas, laughing and chatting. Some were admiring the scenery, while many others stopped at various stalls, haggling with the vendors.

Even on the riverbank, some people lie in the sand, enjoying the warmth of the fine sand. Lying there for at least a few tens of minutes will wipe away all the fatigue in your body!

Along the way, Xiaoxia saw all sorts of things related to hot springs, which dazzled her. She even bought some hot spring eggs to eat.

When they arrived at the Furnace Gym, they were taken aback by its size.

The dojo is located at the foot of Chimney Mountain. Behind the high courtyard wall is a four- or five-story building with white paint and red tiles. It doesn't look like a dojo at all. If you don't know it, you might mistake it for a hot spring resort from the outside!

As soon as I entered the courtyard, before even reaching the gate, I saw a red-haired beauty in the distance, conducting special training with two lava worms.

The lava worms were seen breathing fire at her, and the red-haired beauty was using herself as a target, constantly dodging them!

Trainers have seen many scenes of trainers training with their Pokémon, but this is the first time Xia You has seen someone make their Pokémon attack them.

Hearing their footsteps, the red-haired beauty turned to look at them, and just then, a ball of flame was sprayed onto her body, instantly setting her clothes ablaze.

The red-haired beauty was startled and immediately screamed and ran away in all directions.

Seeing this, Xiaoxia was dumbfounded. She originally thought that Xiaoxia had absolute strength, which was why she dared to use herself as the target of Pokémon. She never expected that she was just an ordinary person!

Coming to her senses, she quickly released the gem starfish.

"Starfish, use the water gun!"

As the starfish sprayed water onto the red-haired woman, it successfully extinguished the flames.

"Ah... I'm finally saved..." The red-haired woman wiped the sweat from her forehead, not even checking her own injuries, and quickly walked to Xia You and the other woman. "Thank you so much! Thank you for coming to my rescue in time. By the way, who are you? What brings you here?"

The barrage of questions made Xia You feel her intense passion, even though they were more than a meter apart.

Forced back by her enthusiasm, Xia You took a step back, creating some distance, before saying, "Hello, I'm here to challenge the Furnace Dojo."

Before he could finish speaking, the red-haired woman in front of him jumped up excitedly!