I caught a Pokémon

The more a Pokémon enjoys fighting, the better it is for his current team!

"Very well, so you finally don't want to run away anymore, Umbreon? Then let it see what you're made of!"

Almost as soon as Xia You finished speaking, Umbreon used Quick Attack and rammed into Froakie.

But just as Umbreon reached him, Froakie, with its exceptional jumping ability, leaped upwards and easily dodged it!

Chapter 917 Departure, To Sinnoh

It's no wonder that Froakie will become a ninja-like being in the future; its jumping ability is truly outstanding.

Those two seemingly weak frog legs could unleash such tremendous power in an instant!

But that's not all. As it jumped into the air, during the brief moment of suspension, Froakie suddenly grabbed backward, pulled out a handful of bubbles from its back, and threw them at Umbreon!

This tactic might work against wild Pokémon or those Pokémon held by novice trainers who have just embarked on their journey, and it can have a surprise effect, but it's still too much of a stretch against Umbreon.

Despite the speed of the bubbles, Umbreon still managed to discern the attack amidst the splashes, easily dodging the counterattack from Froakie with a simple leap to the side.

However, Xia You didn't seem to want to defeat this frog so quickly.

Instead, I wanted to see how this multicolored frog could perform in a real battle.

Xia You stopped Umbreon from defeating it directly. Under Xia You's command, Umbreon used Dark Pulse again from a distance.

The same black energy wave as before swept out again, reaching the Froggy Frog almost instantly.

Faced with this attack, Froakie tried to defend itself by spitting out bubbles, but the bubbles were shattered by the Dark Pulse as soon as they left its mouth and continued to strike Froakie.

As a result of this attack, Guagua Bubble was sent flying and crashed heavily to the ground.

"The level difference is too big..."

Seeing this, Xiaoyao could only shake her head and sigh.

Now I finally understand why Ash always leaves his Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab, no matter which region he goes to.

If you really bring those old lineups, things like catching wild Pokémon and challenging gyms will be a piece of cake!

For Serena, this was the first time she had ever witnessed such a capture battle. She found it novel and it was as if a door to a new world had been opened for her.

Especially the calm and confident expression on Xia You's face, as if she had everything under control, was something she had never seen before.

It seems that traveling has really changed Xia You Ge a lot.

After being knocked down by the Dark Pulse, it was clear that Froakie's body was struggling to hold on, but despite this, it still managed to stand up slowly with its willpower.

"Not bad." Seeing that it still hadn't chosen to run away, Xia You nodded approvingly. "Even though it's covered in wounds, it still has such fighting spirit. It seems to be a good seedling and is qualified to become my partner!"

Actually, on a side note, even if the Froggy Frog chose to run away now, Xia You wouldn't say anything.

On the contrary, he would even say things like, "Faced with a strong enemy, he did not choose to fight head-on, which shows that he is good at assessing the situation."

In short, no matter what kind of personality this frog has, Xia You will try her best to tolerate it despite its unusual skin color!

The main focus is on authenticity!

And indeed, just as Xia You said, each personality has its own advantages.

Those who are persevering and warlike will naturally be able to exert greater strength in battle and fight to the very last moment.

Those who are timid, quick-witted, withdrawn, careless, or even slow-witted will also have other strengths on the battlefield.

Most importantly, that's Xia You's training method. He develops corresponding strategies and battle styles based on the personality of each Pokémon, rather than just pursuing a single aspect of strength.

That's why most of his Pokémon are so strong!

back to the front.

The shiny Froakie ignored Xia You's praise; in fact, all its attention was now focused on the jet-black Umbreon in front of it!

For it, which has always lived a leisurely life here, this Umbreon is the strongest opponent it has ever encountered!

none of them!

Its terror far surpasses even that of the most powerful Greninja frog in the pond where I once lived!

However, despite its formidable strength, it also ignited the fighting spirit of the Froakie.

It croaked and then charged towards Umbreon without hesitation!

then……

And that was the end of it.

Just as May said, the difference in strength between the two Pokémon is indeed quite obvious.

Despite being ordered by Xia You to test the strength of this Froakie, the Froakie was already badly injured from the Dark Pulse. When they got close to fight, Umbreon only lightly bumped into it and the Froakie was already lying on the ground, unable to get up...

This made Xia You smile wryly and shake her head.

Well, anyway, it's finally done.

Without hesitation, he took out an empty Poké Ball and threw it at the unconscious Shiny Froakie.

With a flash of red light, the shiny Froakie was captured in the Poké Ball without even shaking, and the switch on the Poké Ball went completely dark.

"Congratulations, Xia You!"

Xiaoyao smiled broadly, and even Serena's eyes crinkled with laughter as she gently clapped her hands.

"You two don't need to congratulate me," Xia You said helplessly. "It's just catching a wild Pokémon. Anyone who didn't know better would think I'd become the king of this river."

“It’s not just any ordinary wild Pokémon.” May shook her finger. “It’s a Shiny Pokémon, and as you just said, it’s one of the starter Pokémon from the Kalos region, which makes it even more precious!”

"Haha, you're right! Then let Aunt Sachi cook a few more dishes tonight to celebrate!"

……

After spending the day playing outside, when they returned home and had dinner, Xiaoyao and Serena took a shower together in the bathroom before returning to Serena's room.

Sitting on the bed, the two took off their bathrobes, applied body lotion, and then changed into their pajamas.

At that moment, looking at Serena's fair neck and recalling her smooth, fair body that she had just seen in the bathroom, Xiaoyao couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"Your skin is so nice, and it looks so fair, unlike mine, which has become so tanned by the sun."

"That's not black, it's just a natural wheatish color." Serena shook her head and laughed. "Actually, I practice riding the rhinoceros in the sun every day, but I wear long-sleeved riding clothes, so it's all covered up. And most importantly, you must apply some skincare products before going to bed!"

"I don't usually pay much attention to skincare, since it's a trip, so I'm keeping things simple and not bringing much stuff..."

As she talked about her travels, Serena sighed. Seeing her like this, Xiaoyao was a little puzzled and was about to ask when she saw Serena looking over.

"Actually, I'm really envious. I envy that you can travel with Xia You."

"Then why don't you come along too?" Xiaoyao said matter-of-factly. "Go find the professor here, get a starter Pokémon, then pack your luggage and go with Xia You. Isn't that simple?"

“It’s not that simple…” Serena sighed again. “As you can see, my mother is a retired unicorn rider, so she has always wanted to train me to be an equally excellent rider. Every day she is full of hope that I can inherit her profession someday.”

"And what are your own thoughts?" Xiaoyao couldn't help but ask.

“I…I really can’t bear to let her down,” Serena said, her voice low. “Besides, once I leave home, Mom will have to live alone.”

So that's the reason...

Xiaoyao was also at a loss for what to do in this situation.

After all, her family, whether it was her father Chisato or her mother Mitsuko, were both very open-minded people.

In particular, Senri is a gym leader and a very strong trainer, so she is more supportive of his trip.

It seems that only when Serena truly finds her dream, or truly wants to travel with Xia You, and makes a firm decision, will she bravely take that step.

……

After staying at Sachi's house for three days, Xia You received a call from Xiao Zhi saying that he had also successfully challenged Generation and was returning to Pallet Town to rest. Xia You knew that it was time for him to set off as well.

Xia You told Saki and Serena that she was leaving. Saki was fine with it. Although she felt that time had passed quickly and a few days had gone by in a flash, she knew that Xia You had important things to do, so she didn't say anything or try to stop her.

He simply left behind the sentiment, "After a few days of excitement, it's time to settle down and go back to normal life."

Only Serena's eyes revealed a strong sense of reluctance, and she even secretly teared up several times throughout the day!

Seeing all of this, Xiaoyao could only sigh helplessly.

Through these few days of contact, she had already figured out Serena's feelings for Xia You. Although she didn't know exactly what had happened between the two, she could guess pretty accurately.

Unlike herself and Xiaoxia, because of Saki's expectations, Serena could never give up her mother's expectations, leave this home, and go on a trip with Xia You.

This also meant that she didn't feel jealousy or other emotions like that of a rival for Serena; she only felt reluctant to let her go and a little bit of...heartache.

After all, compared to herself and Xiaoxia, Serena was suffering far more!

But even so, what can we do?

Xia Youge's journey will undoubtedly continue; he can't stay here forever.

She could only feel sorry for Serena in her heart.

Sigh, Serena, you'd better make up your mind quickly.

Otherwise, your most cherished and beloved Xia You will be taken away by us sooner or later!

……

On the morning of the fourth day after returning to Carlos, Xia You and Xiao Yao boarded a bus and left Asaka Town, following the route they had taken, and arrived at the international airport in Miare City once again.

And here, they boarded a flight bound for the Sinnoh region, flying towards a new continent.

Sinnoh is located northeast of the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn regions.

It consists of the main island, the northeastern island where the battle zone is located, and a number of smaller islands in the east. Similar to Mt. Silver, which connects Kanto and Johto, a towering mountain range called Mt. Crown is located in the center of the Sinnoh region and extends to the north and south, dividing the entire Sinnoh region into eastern and western parts. Even in the north, there are continuous snow and ice areas.

Just a few hundred years ago, this place was called the Shionoku region. After a series of changes, it was finally called Sinnoh.

Compared to the previous regions, the terrain here is more rugged and diverse, with complex roads and abundant freshwater resources. It is precisely these characteristics that make Xia You even more excited for this trip.

The plane slowly landed at the airport in Zhuqing City.

As the most technologically advanced place in the entire Sinnoh region and also the largest city in Sinnoh, Cimarron City serves as the hub for flights to and from other regions, naturally becoming the first city where Xia You and Xiao Yao would stay.

Unfortunately, despite its prosperity, there are no official dojos in this city.

However, Xia You didn't care about these things. After all, he needed to adjust his lineup properly after arriving on the new continent.

After leaving the airport, the two first went to a Pokémon Center.

Just as May was on the phone with her family, she went to the teleporter and arranged and exchanged the Pokémon she was carrying.

Thanks to Professor Sakuragi, Xia You can carry 12 Poké Balls, which is undoubtedly a great convenience for his travels and allows him to carry more Pokémon than other trainers. This also gives him ample space to bring the team he needs.

First and foremost, of course, are Gardevoir and Gengar, who are always by your side.

These two Pokémon are his unwavering team members. One is his starter Pokémon, and the other is his translator and spy, also the ace in his regular team, so naturally he can't be without them.

Secondly, there's Deoxys and Black Rayquaza.

These two Pokémon are undoubtedly his top-tier combat force after the Legendary Birds and Legendary Beasts were all stored away. They are used to deal with various large-scale battles, including but not limited to battles against other legendary Pokémon and fights against evil organizations. It can be said that they are his trump cards.

The remaining eight Poké Balls are the adjustable number.

In the end, Xia You finalized her lineup.

The newly evolved Umbreon, the giant snowman-scented Snorlax, and the Shiny Froakie will become his main companions in this region. Charizard, who has returned as the king of the pack, along with Metagross, Milotic, and Blaziken, who have grown up but are still somewhat lacking, and Dragonite, who has become his second mount, will continue to accompany him on his journey and hone his skills, but they may be replaced at any time.

Even creatures like Venusaur and Blastoise, which are located far away in Sakuragi Park, will make a limited-time return based on different needs.

In short, while cultivating the new lineup, Xia You also did not forget to train the old lineup, and the main idea was to give equal attention to all the players!

Chapter 918 Fined Brother Ah Xun

Just after Xia You finished adjusting the lineup, Xiao Yao also hung up the phone with her parents and returned to his side.

Seeing him put the Poké Balls into two separate pouches, and noting that Xia You's lineup hadn't changed much, I couldn't help but ask him, "Xia You, where are we going next?"

Xia You replied matter-of-factly, "Of course, we should first explore the area and catch some new Pokémon!"

"Huh? Are we going to catch a new Pokémon?" May was extremely surprised. "Aren't we just going to challenge the gyms?"

Xia You smiled and said, "Of course we need to catch Pokémon and challenge the gyms, but before that, we should let Snorlax and Froakie train a bit more and add some new members to our team. Besides, we've come to a new region, so we should at least catch one or two of the Pokémon here!"

After saying that, seeing that Xiao Yao was about to say something more, Xia You waved her hand.

"Alright, let's talk about it on the way. Let's eat something now and then set off!"