I caught a Pokémon

Once Charizard released him, Xia You took a step back and carefully examined his Charizard from head to toe. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "It's been so long since I've seen you. You've gotten stronger, and your eyes are sharper. It seems you've really grown a lot!"

Charizard grinned.

At this moment, Ji Ke had already walked up to Xia You's side.

"You arrived a few days later than I expected, but no matter what, it's never too late as long as you're here." She then looked at Xiaoyao and asked, "And who is this person next to you?"

Xiao Yao smiled generously at Ji Ke.

"My name is Xiaoyao, and I'm Xia You's travel partner now."

Ji Ke didn't ask where Li Jia, who had accompanied Xia You here, had gone. He just gave Xia You a meaningful look, clearly treating Xiao Yao as his girlfriend.

This guy's pretty womanizing...

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the three of them entered Ji Ke's small house at her invitation.

The wooden floorboards crunched underfoot, and water was boiling in the fireplace of the cabin. As Xia You and Xiao Yao sat down at the small table, Ji Ke brewed them a pot of steaming hot tea.

Xia You's Charizard and Ji Ke's Charizard also entered the room, but because of their size, they could only sit on the open ground in front of the fireplace.

With just a casual glance, he noticed that Ji Ke's Charizard, named Little Lisa, was frequently flirting with his own Charizard and even teasing it with its tail. However, his own Charizard remained aloof and ignored Little Lisa.

Ok?

It seems that not only has my Charizard improved its strength here, but it has also won the heart of a female Charizard!

I just don't know if Ji Ke has noticed this.

At this moment, Ji Ke brought out several plates of pastries and placed them in front of the two of them.

"Although you've arrived here today, it's getting late. Why don't you stay here for the night and let your Charizard challenge the strongest one in the valley early tomorrow morning?"

Xia You glanced at her Charizard, and seeing that it was also looking at her, she turned back and nodded to Ji Ke.

"Then I'll take my leave."

"It's alright," Ji Ke waved her hand. "I just bought a lot of ingredients today, so I'll let you try my cooking in a bit. It'll be so delicious you'll jump for joy! Besides, it's rare to have guests, so I'll also take this opportunity to hear about your interesting experiences outside!"

Sipping tea, enjoying snacks, and listening to the crackling of the fire in the stove, the group began to chat.

Not only did Xia You and Xiao Yao tell Ji Ke about the fun things they encountered during their trip, but Ji Ke also told them about the various things that happened between Xia You and the fire-breathing dragon in the canyon.

Ji Ke is a very lively, cheerful and talkative person. The group chatted for a long time and the conversation went straight into the night.

They only realized how late it was when they discovered it was pitch black outside the window.

"Oh dear, is it already this late? Please wait a moment, I'll go prepare dinner!"

After declining Xia You and Xiao Yao's offer of help, Ji Ke put on an apron and went into the kitchen. Before long, the two of them could smell the faint aroma of food.

Judging from the sound, Ji Ke was clearly cooking something.

However, this cannot be accomplished in a short time, and during this time, Xia You finally had time to communicate with his Charizard.

It's impossible to fully understand Charizard's growth just by talking, so after exchanging a few words and indicating that May should stay here, Xia You simply took Charizard and left the hut, walking into the darkness.

Xiao Yao didn't ask Xia You what she was going to do; in fact, she had already guessed it.

It's simply a matter of using it to understand how Charizard has grown.

Just as she was talking to Ji Ke's Charizard, she saw that this little Lisa had also followed them out!

Okay, now I'm all alone...

After idly staying in the house for a while, Xiaoyao finally decided to let out her Combusken and Eevee to keep her company and pass the time.

And this is exactly what I saw after carrying the soup pot out of the kitchen.

"Huh?" Ji Ke asked, puzzled, as she placed the soup pot on the table. "Where are Xia You and the fire-breathing dragons?"

"They went out on business, but they'll be back soon."

"They went out?"

As a fellow trainer, Ji Ke naturally understood why Xia You had taken Pokémon out at this time, so he shook his head and remained silent.

What puzzled her was why her little Lisa was going along too?

Just then, as the door opened, Xia You pushed it open and entered with two fire-breathing dragons.

"Oh? Am I the only one missing?" Seeing Xiao Yao helping Ji Ke set the table, Xia You laughed. "Looks like I've come back just in time!"

Both Xiaoyao and Ji Ke could see a smile on his face—a smile of satisfaction. It was clear that he was very pleased with Charizard's growth.

After washing our hands, we released a few Pokémon and had dinner together.

It has to be said that, just as Ji Ke said, she is indeed very good at cooking. Although tonight's dinner is relatively simple, with the main dish being just a pot of seasonal soup, it is precisely this ordinary dish that has been made so delicious, allowing us to better appreciate the chef's skills!

Although it wasn't so delicious that people jumped for joy, Xia You and Xiao Yao still raved about it!

Xiaoyao, in particular, ate a few extra bites and even developed a little belly!

……

After resting overnight in Ji Ke's cabin, the group washed up and had breakfast the next morning before heading to the deepest part of the Fire-Breathing Dragon Canyon.

Although a large number of wild Charizards gather here, each of these Charizards has its own territory.

The largest open area behind the gate is shared by all Charizards and is their main activity space, but not all Charizards are qualified to venture into other areas.

And the most powerful one in this Fire-Breathing Dragon Canyon is located in a place like this.

It occupies the most comfortable and highest spot in the entire Charizard Canyon, but today, this position, along with the title of the strongest in Charizard Canyon, will change hands!

Perhaps it was the arrival of Xia You and Xiao Yao that made the Charizards here realize something, or perhaps they had foreseen this challenge beforehand. Just as the group and the two Charizards were heading towards their destination, countless Charizards surged out from all around and followed them into the depths of the canyon.

It seems that everyone knows something big is going to happen today!

And as a result, the air seemed to be filled with tension!

Even though it was none of Xiaoyao's business and she was just an observer, she was still affected by the atmosphere and became nervous along with everyone else!

After crossing a wide canyon, they climbed a small hill and then a long flight of stairs, finally reaching the highest point of the area.

There, a huge and exceptionally strong fire-breathing dragon lay half-reclined, seemingly dozing with its eyes closed.

Its unique aura tells you that this must be the most powerful creature in the canyon.

"Is this it?" Xiaoyao lowered her voice, seemingly afraid to wake it. "It looks like it's going to be difficult to deal with; it's probably a tough one..."

"Did I say my Charizard was easy to deal with?" Xia You smiled nonchalantly. "We'll only know who's stronger after we fight them once."

As they spoke, the wild fire-breathing dragons had already formed a circle around the area. They emitted low growls, appearing both excited and somewhat restrained, but without exception, none of them made any rash moves, clearly knowing that this was a significant challenge!

Among these fire-breathing dragons, Xia You immediately spotted one that stood out from the crowd.

Compared to other Charizards, this Charizard's size was not particularly eye-catching. However, unlike the other Charizards, it remained half-hidden among the group, watching its own Charizard with an envious and resentful gaze.

Thinking of something, Xia You turned to look at Ji Ke.

"That Charizard must be Ash's, right?"

Although it was a question, Xia You's tone was very certain.

Ji Ke glanced in the direction Xia You pointed and also saw the fire-breathing dragon.

"That's right, it really is Ash's Charizard. Speaking of which, it's quite competitive. I bet it was very unhappy to see your Charizard take the lead in challenging the top."

Before Xia You could speak, she added, "By the way, this challenge is about the honor of Charizard, so no one but them can interfere in this battle, not even the trainers!"

Ji Ke's meaning was very clear: he was telling Xia You that this battle would be decided entirely by the abilities of the two Pokémon!

However, even if she didn't say anything, Xia You didn't intend to interfere.

He came here simply to witness this moment with his own eyes!

Chapter 867 Who will be the King of Charizard?

Just then, the most powerful Charizard in the entire Charizard Canyon slowly opened its eyes.

As it slowly rose to its feet, until its massive body was fully upright, Xia You noticed several large scars on its chest. Needless to say, these were left from its previous battles, proving its rich experience and the many formidable opponents it had defeated.

Especially when its gaze fell on Xia You's Charizard, a strong aura suddenly erupted from its body, making people realize that it was no ordinary creature!

As expected, to become the strongest in the Fire Dragon Canyon, one must be no ordinary character...

Looking at Xia You's Charizard, although it was being stared at with fierce eyes, it did not back down at all. Instead, it took a few steps forward and looked back with the same fierce gaze.

At the same time, Xia You's Charizard's aura continued to rise, eventually reaching the same level as the Charizard on the other side!

The two fire-breathing dragons faced off fiercely, neither of them intimidated by the other's imposing presence, nor did either of them back down, casting a chilling atmosphere over the entire platform!

"It's been a long time since I've felt this kind of atmosphere," Ji Ke said with a smile. "It's clear that this will be a closely contested battle."

Xia You didn't answer her, but instead looked at her Charizard.

"Go, I will be here to witness your victory!"

Charizard nodded, then strode forward again toward the strongest Charizard.

The two Charizards stood face to face, seemingly on the verge of a major battle. Seeing this, Xia You, Ji Ke, and Xiao Yao took a few steps back to give them enough space. Even Gengar floated out of the shadows, arms crossed, looking like a spectator.

Even the Charizards watching from the sidelines held their breath and fell silent at this moment.

In the arena, the two fire-breathing dragons opened their mouths and said something.

After listening, Gengar dutifully translated for the people around him: "They're just spouting nonsense, like 'You're no match for me,' 'I'll definitely beat you,' etc. But if you ask me, your Charizard is really stupid. If it were me, I'd scold that Charizard first, make it angry and lose its temper, and then we could easily win this battle!"

Xia You rolled her eyes at it.

"You should just watch quietly."

Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, stirring up a leaf on the ground, and the two fire-breathing dragons finally moved.

The strongest wild Charizard flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

As the undisputed strongest Pokémon in this canyon, just like its status, it doesn't like to fight on the ground, but is good at flying in the air, just like the overlord who rules this place, defeating its opponents from a high place.

Those challengers, in order to keep up with its pace, often have no choice but to follow closely, which allows it to leverage its faster speed to gain an advantage and seize the initiative.

But this time, it encountered a different kind of opponent.

Or rather, it was subjected to a systematic and professional attack from a non-wild Pokémon!

Xia You's Charizard did not fall into the opponent's rhythm trap. Instead, it directly spewed flames. A huge fireball shot out of its mouth, predicting the wild Charizard's route, and roared away!

It is common knowledge that fire cannot cause any effective damage to Fire-type Pokémon.

But Xia You's Charizard's purpose was clearly not that!

Because it was flying with its head up, the wild Charizard did not notice the rapidly approaching ball of flame. However, with its keen sense of observation and agility, it easily dodged the attack by turning its body to the side just as the flame was about to reach it.

In fact, for creatures of their strength, it is almost impossible for a long-range attack to hit them directly.

boom.

Flames exploded around it, and although they didn't hit the wild Charizard's body, they still exploded, producing thick smoke!

The smoke spread rapidly, instantly enveloping the wild fire-breathing dragon and blinding it!

When the wild Charizard broke through the smoke and came into the sky, it was discovered that Xia You's Charizard had disappeared!

Just as it was wondering what was going on, Xia You's Charizard broke through the smoke and, with lightning speed, crashed into the belly of the wild Charizard!

"it is good!"

"pretty!!"

Gengar and May's eyes lit up, and they both cried out at the same time!

Unlike the wild Charizard, Xia You and the others saw it clearly from below. Just now, after Xia You's Charizard used its flames to attack the wild Charizard, it immediately flew into the sky and took advantage of the firelight from the explosion to unexpectedly approach the wild Charizard.

It can be said that although no trainer was involved in the command, some tactics and strategies have been firmly ingrained in Charizard's mind!

This is also the biggest difference between Pokémon trained by trainers and wild Pokémon, which is why Xia You's Charizard was able to seize the initiative as soon as they started fighting!

Caught off guard, the wild Charizard realized how formidable Xia You's Charizard was, and it broke its long-standing habit of defeating challengers.

It roared, adjusted its posture and direction in mid-air, and then charged fiercely towards Xia You's Charizard!

It's clear that as the most powerful one in the canyon, this wild Charizard is indeed very fast. With just a few flaps of its wings, it was already fighting with Xia You's Charizard in the air. Not only that, but with its robust body, it also gained the upper hand in terms of strength.

And although it hasn't been shown yet, one can imagine that its flame power must be extremely strong.

But that's all.