I caught a Pokémon

"Shui Wutong and the others have intensified their attacks. Can we really hold them off?"

It's no wonder she thought that way; she had never tried to fight against so many people at the same time before!

The Ocean Team and the Lava Team used to have very similar styles, both of which relied on numbers to bully the few. Now that they are the ones with fewer people, it is inevitable that they will feel less confident.

Fortunately, Xia You was fighting alongside her. A-Quan knew his strength very well. If it had been anyone else, she would have run away long ago!

"We have to hold on, even if we can't hold on." Xia You shook his head. "If we leave now, we can be safe, but Groudon and Kyogre will definitely fall into their hands after they fight each other to the death. So we absolutely cannot back down!"

“That’s true…” A-Quan hesitated for a moment, “but I’m a little worried…”

Although she didn't finish her sentence, Xia You knew what she was worried about.

They already have no energy left to deal with the Ocean Team, while Crimson Pine seems to be up to something and hasn't made a move yet.

The more composed he remained, the more uncertain Ah Quan felt.

After all, the most dangerous and difficult enemies are those hidden in the shadows!

"We don't have the extra energy to deal with him for now. Let's deal with the Ocean Team in front of us first."

Xia You comforted A Quan, but she was also wondering why Huo Yan hadn't returned to the team yet.

During a break in command, he turned around and saw that Chi Yansong and Huocun were holding Huoyan hostage and slowly walking towards him!

What's going on?!

How did Huoyan get caught?

Moreover, how did Crimson Flame Pine, which was just in the submarine, manage to sneak onto the island again without anyone noticing?

Under Xia You's gaze, Chi Yansong, holding Huo Yan by his side, walked to a distance and shouted at him from a certain distance, "If you want her life, hand over the Crimson Pearl right now!"

So it turned out like this...

Upon hearing Chi Yansong's words, Xia You did not speak immediately, but instead glanced at Huo Yan first.

At this moment, Huo Yan was calm, her eyes were downcast and lifeless. She showed neither the panic of being held hostage nor any expectation that Xia You would exchange the pearl for her. She seemed to have nothing to do with her and had completely handed her fate over to others.

It's obvious that before Chi Yansong took her hostage, Huo Yan didn't even put up a fight and let Chi Yansong control her.

This must be out of guilt towards Team Lava.

After all, it was she who revealed the information, which also brought her here.

This also shows that even though she had already delayed herself for a while at the cost of her life, she still did not want to bear the name of a traitor.

Xia You's expression remained unchanged as she asked, "Why do you think I would use the pearl to exchange for her life?"

Upon hearing Xia You's words, Huo Yan lowered her head even further, but her expression remained unchanged.

Even Ah Quan couldn't help but glance at Xia You after hearing her answer, but he didn't say anything.

Chi Yansong gave him a deep look: "Your answer surprised me a bit. I thought you were the kind of guy with a strong sense of justice."

Xia You shrugged. He knew the art of bargaining and wouldn't reveal his true intentions too obviously. Even if he wanted to save Huo Yan, he absolutely had to hide his thoughts.

"I believe the lives of others are just as important as hers. As long as Groudon's Primal Reversion and its exploitation by people like you can be prevented, necessary sacrifices are inevitable!"

what?

Chi Yansong truly hadn't expected Xia You to have such thoughts.

However, he wasn't oblivious to the possibility that Xia You was just being deliberately mysterious, and he couldn't help but sneer, "You think I'd believe your nonsense? Don't think I don't know that you've been in contact with her for a while now, haven't you? The previous operation failed because of that. Don't think I don't know that you deliberately let her go. Otherwise, why would she disobey my orders and bring you here?"

This single sentence reveals that Crimson Flame Pine was unaware that Fire Goose had detonated the base in an attempt to perish with him, nor did he know that it was he who had pulled her out of the collapsed base.

He thought that Huoyan hadn't followed his orders, but had instead betrayed him for some unknown reason!

But Xia You didn't expose these things.

In fact, he strongly suspected that Chi Yansong said this on purpose, in order to find loopholes in his own words and thus uncover the true relationship between himself and Huoyan!

Through this verbal exchange alone, the two realized that the other was not so easy to deal with.

A violent explosion came from behind. Even without turning around, Xia You knew that her Pokémon was engaged in a fierce battle with Team Aqua, and everything was urgent.

The battle between Groudon and Kyogre is shaking the island, making it seem as if it's about to collapse...

He originally wanted to continue his struggle with Crimson Flame Pine, but he knew that time did not allow him to do so.

However, it's impossible for him to take out the pearl so easily.

Holding the bag containing the precious orbs in her hand, Xia You glanced sideways at Crimson Flame Pine: "Actually, exchanging them isn't out of the question, but I'd like to know, after this, will Fire Goose still be a member of Team Lava?"

Chapter 711 Kid, you dare to play me?!

Hearing that Xia You was willing to exchange the pearl for it, Chi Yansong was overjoyed, but he remained expressionless.

“There’s no way this traitor can stay with the Lava Team any longer,” he said calmly. “She’s no longer of any use to me. If I can exchange her life for the jewel, that’s already making the best use of her!”

It has to be said that Chiyansong's words were a divine assist!

But this is also related to his personality. Since he has already determined that Huoyan has become a traitor, he feels disgusted with his former subordinate no matter how he looks at her, and wishes he could kill her immediately. So how could he say those nice words against his will?

Xia You remained calm and turned to Huo Yan: "Do you understand? You no longer belong to Team Lava. Your leader said it himself. Once I switch you over, you will belong to me completely, both physically and mentally!"

Huo Yan looked up at him, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She truly hadn't expected that Xia You would be willing to exchange the pearl for her!

As they mentioned before, compared to the entire Hoenn region, her own life was insignificant; she hadn't even held out any hope, but unexpectedly…

With all other thoughts cleared, she was left with only one idea.

Looking up at Xia You, she smiled and nodded at him with bright eyes.

"I see."

Turning her gaze back to the Crimson Flame Pine, Xia You calmly said, "I agree to the exchange, but how can I know you won't go back on your word after you get the pearl?"

Crimson Pine snorted coldly: "You have no choice but to believe me."

"That won't do." Xia You shook her head. "I can't trust your character. This deal needs to make me feel safe at least!"

Crimson Pine countered, "Then what do you plan to do?"

“How about this?” Xia You said without hesitation, “Let’s find a compromise. You have that fat guy over there take Huo Yan to the middle and let go of her. Then, when Huo Yan walks towards me, I’ll throw the pearl over there.”

Upon hearing Xia You's suggestion, Chi Yansong pondered for a moment.

The proposal seemed risky to me, but not unacceptable.

With Huocun accompanying her, at least Huoyan's stay within their holding area can be guaranteed. If anything unexpected happens, Huocun can bring her back immediately.

Most importantly, he didn't have any better options. He knew that the man in front of him was no ordinary person, and if the exchange wasn't advantageous to him, the man might refuse to make the exchange.

This is something I absolutely cannot allow.

After all, the opportunity is right in front of him. Groudon and Kyogre are fighting a great battle, and the orb is right there. If he misses it, he will definitely regret it!

"Okay, I agree, but I'm warning you, don't try anything funny!"

"Don't worry, I will deliver the pearl to you."

He gave Huocun a wink, and Huocun nodded in understanding, leading Huoyan towards the halfway point.

As they were acting, Xia You took the pouch containing the pearl in her hand right in front of Chi Yansong.

On the other side, Crimson Flame Pine kept a close eye on his every move.

Seeing that the bag in Xia You's hand was indeed the one he had brought out of the submarine, and that it contained a round, bulging shape representing a precious pearl, he felt somewhat relieved.

Thankfully, it seems this kid really didn't try anything funny!

When Huocun and Huoyan reached the center of the field, Xia You and Huocun exchanged a glance. Huocun immediately released Huoyan and let her walk towards Xia You.

At the same time, Xia You threw the bag a little further away from Huo Village.

Huo Cun glanced at Xia You, then hurried a few steps to pick up the bag, while Huo Yan took the opportunity to return to Xia You's side.

"I……"

She opened her mouth as if to say something, but Xia You waved her hand to stop her.

"This isn't over yet. We can talk about it when we get back."

Perhaps fearing that Xia You might change his mind and launch a surprise attack, or perhaps out of concern for his Pokémon, after receiving the bag, Himura did not open it. He simply touched it to confirm that it indeed contained a gem, and then nimbly ran back to Crimson Pine's side.

Upon receiving the bag, Chi Yansong couldn't help but laugh.

This fool actually handed over the pearl for a woman.

No matter how much you try to win people over or set up ambushes, what will happen in the end?

Didn't the precious pearl still return to its own hands?

As long as he has the Orb and finds an opportunity to control Groudon, his ultimate dream will come true!

Thinking of this, he glanced at Xia You smugly and was about to turn and leave.

It was at this moment that Xia You spoke again.

"Oh dear..." he said, feigning surprise, "I think I've made a mistake."

"What!?"

Upon hearing his words, Crimson Pine suddenly turned around.

Xia You picked up another bag from behind her, apologetic smile on her face, and took out a red bead from the bag.

Ok?

A crimson jewel!?

Crimson Flame Pine's eyes widened as he stared at the bead!

and many more……

Since the vermilion pearl is still in his hand, what is this in my hand?

He hurriedly opened his pocket, and in an instant, the indigo light illuminated his ever-changing face.

An indigo jewel!?

How did it end up in my hands… No, that's not right! How could this man have an indigo jewel in his hand?!

This brings us to the question of just how unreliable the information about the Crimson Flame Pine really was.

Although he knew that the Ocean Team had stolen the Indigo Pearl earlier, he did not know that the pearl had fallen into A-Quan's hands. He did not even notice this detail when A-Quan left the submarine and handed the bag to Xia You. As a result, he never thought that both pearls were actually in Xia You's hands!

I never imagined that Xia You would give me the indigo blue pearl!

"You dare lie to me!!!"

He glared at Xia You, his eyes practically spitting fire!

"Lying to you?" Xia You shook her head with a smile. "Although I agreed to exchange the pearl for the person, I never said which pearl I would use. How can that be considered lying?"

Chi Yansong was about to refute, but upon closer reflection, he realized that although Xia You had indeed agreed to exchange the pearl for the person, he had never mentioned which pearl to use.

But...but I didn't know you had two jewels!

And she naturally assumed that this man would exchange the person for a crimson pearl!

been played!

And what use would I have for the indigo jewel?

Should we go and capture Kyogre?!

But I want Groudon!!

That wasn't all. After giving a friendly 'reminder' about the Crimson Flame Pine, Xia You turned her head to the Water Wutong tree on the battlefield.

Archie, who was battling his Pokémon with his companions, was unaware of what was happening around him. Seeing him focused on giving instructions, Xia You couldn't help but shout at him, "Archie, look at what Red Smoke is holding!"

Upon hearing his voice, Shui Wutong subconsciously looked up.

And upon closer inspection, he immediately spotted the indigo jewel in Crimson Flame Pine's hand!

His eyes widened, and he shouted, "Crimson Flame Pine!! Why are you holding an indigo jewel in your hand?!"

"I……"

Chi Yansong seemed to have a thousand words stuck in his heart. Looking at Shui Wutong's man-eating appearance, he wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to start.