I caught a Pokémon

"Still looking? Everyone's already gone!"

As she spoke, Xiaoyao had to admit that the girl was indeed very beautiful, a rare kind of beauty. If she had to compare her to Xiaoxia, she was definitely at the same level as herself, but she seemed quieter and more shrewd than Xiaoxia.

And her hair color is so beautiful!

Hearing her tone, Xia You turned around, her hand instinctively placed on Xiao Yao's head, and after a moment's pause, she knocked it down.

"What are you thinking?" Xia You laughed. "I just feel that we will meet her again in the future. And believe it or not, that bicycle she was riding just now will definitely be destroyed by Xiao Zhi and Pikachu in the end!"

Xia You said this because he had just recognized the girl's identity.

It was none other than Dawn, one of Ash's travel companions in Sinnoh and the absolute female protagonist of this period in the anime!

In fact, Hikaru only started traveling around this time. However, he didn't expect to meet her again after Ashun and Shinji. It seems that the main characters on this continent are all emerging at this time and starting their adventures.

Xiaoyao was naturally unaware of these things, but when she heard Xia You say that the girl's bicycle would also be destroyed by Xiaozhi and Pikachu, she couldn't help but smile.

"What a coincidence!" she laughed. "Xia You, don't assume someone will have a relationship with Xiao Zhi just because you see them riding a bicycle. Not everyone is as unlucky as Xia and me!"

"Is that so?" Xia You shrugged. "Then let's wait and see!"

……

That night, because they had been battling other trainers until dark and were quite far from Sand Town, Xia You and Xiao Yao didn't make a special trip there. Instead, they set up camp in a forest.

Smoke curls up from the chimneys.

Setting up tents, gathering firewood, fetching water, washing vegetables, cooking...

With the help of the Pokémon, everything proceeded smoothly, and the two became increasingly in sync.

And it was after dinner, as Xiao Yao crawled into the tent to make up the bedding for the two of them, that Xia You finally remembered that she should contact A Quan and Huo Yan.

All I can say is that he's been too relaxed lately, and nothing important has happened, so much so that he's completely forgotten about the two of them.

Fortunately, it's not too late.

Sitting on a large rock, Xia You took out her phone and sent a video call to A Quan.

The call was connected quickly.

When the camera came through, they saw Ah Quan lying lazily on a not-so-new sofa. The dim light shone on her face, giving her a hazy look.

Upon seeing Xia You, A-Quan immediately began teasing her.

"Hey, busy man, you finally remembered to contact us?"

For some reason, Xia You could detect a faint hint of resentment in A Quan's tone.

He chuckled, ignoring the question, and simply asked, "Where are you now? Why does it feel a bit dark around me?"

“Of course it’s in a secret base.” A-Quan looked around. “A secret base, how could it possibly have bright lights?”

As soon as she finished speaking, A-Quan stretched again, seemingly unconcerned about her full curves being displayed in front of Xia You, and even deliberately showing off her slender waist.

After just one glance, Xia You felt a tickle in her throat, so she didn't dare look any longer and instead asked, "Where exactly is the secret base? Is it easy to find?"

A-Quan rolled his eyes at Xia You, seemingly blaming him for having the desire but not the courage to look openly, but still said, "We rented a warehouse in a cargo port in the eastern coastal city of Sinnoh and made some minor modifications to it."

"A cargo port? That's definitely your style..."

Upon hearing this familiar hiding place, Xia You couldn't help but recall the secret base where A-Quan had hidden back in Hoenn.

Isn't it also built in a place like this?

It seems she really likes cargo ports.

It's understandable, though, since the port is very convenient, usually deserted, and a good place to hide their submarines and other equipment. Compared to other places, it is indeed a good hiding place.

Just as I was about to say something more, I saw Ah Quan suddenly purse his lips, as if he had seen something he didn't want to see.

Before Xia You could even react, it seemed as if someone had snatched A Quan's phone away. With a shake, the next second, Huo Yan's figure had taken her place.

"Boss, you finally contacted us!"

Huo Yan's tone revealed joy, and her eyes seemed to sparkle as she stared intently at Xia You on the screen.

Feeling uncomfortable under her gaze, Xia You couldn't help but cough lightly: "Of course, the first thing I did when I arrived in Sinnoh was to contact you directly."

Just then, Xiaoyao, who had just crawled out of the tent, heard this and quietly rolled her eyes.

What does it mean to have been contacted immediately?

It's almost been a day already!

Although Huo Yan was previously a senior officer in the Lava Team, engaged in operations and scientific research, and had a very clear mind, compared to A Quan, she was currently infatuated with Xia You. Therefore, it can be said that she would believe whatever Xia You told her now, making her quite easy to deceive.

But Xia You's actions weren't exactly deception; at most, they were a white lie.

Sure enough, the moment the words left her mouth, Huo Yan was overjoyed, and even A Quan, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but smile.

Team harmony and unity are more important than anything else!

However, Xia You wasn't talking to these two for idle chatter. He quickly changed the subject and asked, "You've been here for so many days, have you discovered anything, such as... an organization similar to Team Magma and Team Ocean?"

"Not yet." Huo Yan shook her head. "Since we arrived here, we've been busy building the secret base and haven't had time to go out and gather information. However, the base is already set up, and we'll be going out to collect intelligence in the next few days."

“We don’t need to worry about the smaller criminal organizations,” Xia You said thoughtfully. “You can focus all your efforts on investigating an organization called Team Galaxy.”

"Team Galaxy?"

Huo Yan raised an eyebrow; this was the first time she had ever heard of this organization.

Knowing that the two didn't know much, Xia You explained in a timely manner: "Actually, I don't know much about this organization either. I only know that their goal is to control two legendary Pokémon and create some new world. Their leader is called Red Sun, a man with no emotions. They also have several executives named after stars. It's a criminal organization that is in no way inferior to Team Magma and Team Aqua!"

Upon hearing this, A-Quan, who was off-screen, couldn't help but chime in.

"You call this not knowing much? You even know the name of their leader and their intentions perfectly well. Doesn't that mean you've already gathered a considerable amount of intelligence?"

"That's all," Xia You said with a wry smile. "That's all I know. As for where these people's bases are or what their personnel are like, I have no idea."

“That’s enough,” Huo Yan said with a smile. “Starting tomorrow, we will do our best to investigate these people.”

"Be careful how you do it," Xia You said with a smile. "You are all very capable people, so I'm not worried about your safety. I just want to remind you that your identities have been cleared by the international police, so don't act like you used to. If you cause any more trouble, it will become quite complicated!"

Huo Yan smiled brightly: "Okay, I understand."

Actually, Xia You had already wanted to hang up the phone by this point, but since it was a rare opportunity to talk to him, Huo Yan and A Quan couldn't let him leave so easily, and they insisted on chatting with him for another ten minutes or so.

Moreover, they didn't talk about anything important; they just inquired about his well-being and how he was doing lately.

Even with such trivial matters, these two women, who were clearly very intelligent and had once held high positions, listened with great interest and fascination.

After finally hanging up the phone, I looked back and saw that Xiaoyao had already fallen asleep.

My sleep quality is still as good as ever...

That's truly enviable.

Looking at her Pokémon around her, Xia You was about to spend some time with them when another phone call came in.

I picked up my phone again before I could put it away and saw that it was Lila calling!

Well, it seems like everything has come together today.

Without hesitation, Xia You answered the phone, and the next second, Lila's voice came from the other end.

"It was so hard, I finally got through to you! Why did it take you so long to get through? I tried several times already!"

"Sorry, I was just video chatting with a friend."

Fortunately, Lila didn't seem to mind too much. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she got down to business.

"Have you reached Sinnoh yet?"

"As expected of the international police..." Xia You remarked, "Your information network is truly impressive."

"Do you really think we're omnipotent?" Lila chuckled. "I have no information whatsoever; I'm just guessing."

"That's pretty impressive, considering I only arrived in Sinnoh today and you called me. It just means you guessed very accurately."

Lila laughed: "Okay, I didn't call you today to talk about this. I just wanted to ask you if you've ever heard of the Galactic Team?"

See, isn't this even more of a coincidence?

He had just finished talking to Huoyan and Aquan about this when Lila followed closely behind. It seemed that although they hadn't dealt with Team Galactic yet, the organization had already begun to come into their sights.

However, he could tell Ah Quan and Huo Yan everything he knew, but he still held back with this international police officer, despite their good relationship at the moment.

"No, I've only just arrived in Sinnoh and I don't know anything about it yet. What's wrong? Is there something wrong with this organization?"

Lila was not surprised by Xia You's answer.

Although this man is indeed very powerful, he is not a prophet. He has only just arrived in Sinnoh, so naturally he could not possibly know about Team Galactic.

“There’s a big problem.” Lila’s voice was somewhat grave. “Recently, we’ve received a lot of intelligence and information. This organization has become increasingly active and dangerous. They’ve caused trouble in many parts of Sinnoh, so our international police force has also listed them as a key target for our crackdown.”

Upon hearing this, Xia You already understood what was going on.

"Let me guess, you're calling me to ask me to cooperate, right?"

“Indeed, it’s so convenient to talk to smart people!” Lila didn’t mince words. In fact, given her honeymoon-like relationship with Xia You, there was no need to be too formal. “I’m calling you to let you know first. When necessary, I’d like you to participate in the operation as a high-level combatant. I also want you to keep a close eye on these people’s actions during your trip. If you discover any suspicious activity, please contact us as soon as possible.”

"Don't worry about that," Xia You readily agreed. "After all, I'm an honorary international police officer now, so we're practically family. There's no need to be so polite. Besides, the bonus you gave me back then is still in the bank earning interest! Of course, most importantly, if I really encounter something like that, if I see these people committing crimes, as a five-star good citizen of this world, I won't stand idly by!"

Lila naturally didn't know what a five-star good citizen meant, but she was still very happy to see Xia You agree.

But then she suddenly remembered something and quickly added, "By the way, I'm still dealing with things in Hoenn and can't get there anytime soon, so your partner this time is an old friend of yours!"

"Oh? You mean a handsome guy?" Xia You's tone was also a little delighted. "That's great! Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've seen him!"

“That’s right, it’s him,” Lila said with a smile. “I’ll have him contact you now. Well then, I wish you a pleasant cooperation!”

After hanging up the phone, Xia You stretched.

In fact, it was clear from his conversation with A-Quan and Huo-Yan that he had already made plans for Team Galaxy. Even without Lila contacting him, he would still have taken action when the time was right.

This can be considered a form of planning ahead.

After all, whether they like it or not, as long as they travel on this continent, they will inevitably have to deal with these guys in the future, and it is impossible to turn a blind eye to what they do.

Chapter 922 Riolu (Seeking monthly votes)

Leave Umbreon and Blaziken outside the tent so they can watch the campfire and also keep watch tonight.

Since it's located on the edge of the forest, wild Pokémon often come out, especially at night, which is the best time for those fierce Pokémon to be active. If you don't keep watch at night, they can easily break into the tent.

Of course, most importantly, keeping watch at night is not just about guarding against Pokémon.

Humans are forever the most dangerous, and most unpredictable, creatures in the world! Without a doubt!

Therefore, guarding against your own kind is far more important than guarding against Pokémon!

After arranging these things and adding some branches to the fire, Xia You quickly washed up and went into the tent.

Although he wasn't quite asleep yet, the entire camp fell completely silent at that moment.

Only the occasional breeze and the eerie cries of some unknown birds or Pokémon in the forest occasionally echoed and rang out under the night sky.

The blazing chicken sat in front of the campfire and gently poked at it with a stick, keeping the flames burning but also slowing them down.

Beside it, Umbreon looked up at the bright moon, then scanned its surroundings with a scrutinizing gaze. After confirming that everything was normal, it lay down on the dry ground.

crackling sounds...

The firewood crackled and popped as it burned in the flames.

After an unknown amount of time, Umbreon suddenly opened its eyes, and even Blaziken perked up its ears.

The two Pokémon listened intently, and soon they saw a dark figure quietly approaching from the other side of the camp under the cover of night.

This immediately alerted both Pokémon.

They got up almost simultaneously, then split into two groups, one on the left and one on the right, and moved stealthily to surround the dark figure.

As they quietly approached, they discovered that it was actually a small Pokémon rummaging through the pile of trash nearby, seemingly trying to find something.

The trash was full of food scraps that Xia You had just cooked, but since the Pokémon had almost completely devoured it, there was nothing edible besides the smell.

But clearly, this tiny Pokémon was unaware of these things and continued to search diligently.

Just then, Umbreon let out a low growl, which startled it.

When the Pokémon turned around, the moonlight shone on it, and the bright light coming from inside the tent allowed Blaziken and Umbreon to see what it looked like.

It was less than a meter tall, with a blue body, like a small dog standing upright. It had two sharp protrusions on its head, drooping black ears, and a tail. Although its face was not clearly visible, its eyes glowed red in the night.