I caught a Pokémon

At this moment, Xiaoyao and Yami had also run to Xia You's side. After the group met up, they walked towards the vegetable seedlings together.

When Xia You reached the vegetable seed, she smiled and said, "Congratulations! You just briefly entered a special state. Most people call it 'potential activation,' but I personally prefer to call it 'bursting forth.' Remember that feeling well. I believe that after today, both your synergy with your Ye Yibu and its strength will reach a new level!"

"Unleashed potential? Explosive power?"

Cai Zhong muttered to himself several times. All he could say was that he was someone who had become a gym leader. Most trainers might not know what this meant, but Cai Zhong had obviously heard of it. So when he heard these two names, he nodded thoughtfully.

However, she quickly regained her composure and, with Rongzi's help, slowly stood up. She smiled bitterly at Xia You and said, "I'm sorry to have shown you such an unpleasant side of yourself. You... are really too amazing. Even if I gave it my all, I couldn't defeat you. I accept my defeat wholeheartedly..."

Both his expression and tone made it clear that Cai Zhong genuinely admired Xia You.

This also gave Xia You a sense of satisfaction.

Even if it wasn't his original intention, how many people can beat a dojo master to complete submission?

However, he had already said polite words too many times, and saying them again would seem hypocritical. Therefore, in the face of Cai Zhong's admiration, Xia You simply smiled lightly, showing the demeanor of a strong person!

After recovering for a while, Cai Zhong was no longer so weak. She shook her head at Rong Zi, then took out a Poké Ball and recalled Ye Yi Bu, who had also collapsed to the ground but had not yet fallen into a coma.

After doing all that, she reached into her pocket, took out a badge, and handed it to Xia You.

“Mr. Xia You, please accept this. This is my Forest Badge, proof that you defeated me.”

Xia You took the badge and examined it. The badge was composed of three small rhombuses that looked like small trees. They were placed together to form a forest, which represented the grass attribute of the vegetable itself and seemed to echo the Hundred Generations Forest outside the city.

Thanks.

Xia You casually thanked her, then took out the new badge collection box she had received from Nurse Joy after arriving in Sinnoh, and placed the first badge she had obtained on this continent that day inside.

For Xia You, the matter was considered over at this point. However, just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard Xiao Yao say to Cai Zhong, "Miss Cai Zhong, my companion next to me also wants to challenge you."

In an instant, Xia You and Cai Zhong shifted their gazes from Xiao Yao's face and focused entirely on Ya Mi.

Yami's face was still flushed, and she nodded and smiled at the vegetable seeds.

When a challenger issues a challenge, the vegetable naturally won't refuse, but...

"Of course, no problem. But as you can see, I'll probably need to rest for a while to recover. Even my Pokémon need to get some treatment."

Yami quickly waved her hand: "It's okay, it's okay, I can wait."

Since Xia You hadn't communicated with her beforehand, she naturally didn't know that Yami wanted to challenge the gym. But that didn't matter; it just meant she'd stay here a little longer.

After watching Cai Zhong and Rong Zi leave for the time being, Xia You turned to look at Xiao Yao and Ya Mi.

"I don't know how long they'll rest, so you guys wait here for now. In the meantime, I'll go to the Pokémon Center to get my Pokémon treated."

"Okay," Xiaoyao smiled and nodded at him. "Then remember to come find us after your treatment!"

Leaving the two behind, Xia You recalled his Umbreon, then left the battleground alone, exited the gym, and headed towards the Pokémon.

Although he seemed to have been fighting for a long time, it was only a little over an hour. At this time, it was not even noon yet, and the streets were bustling with people, making it the most lively time in the entire city.

Because it was located in the suburbs, it would take a long time to get back to the Pokémon Center. However, he had plenty of time, so he didn't rush. Instead, he enjoyed the scenery of the city as he walked towards the east of the city.

As mentioned before, the plaza where the annual festival is held in Bleu City is located in the eastern part of the city. Since it is in the same direction as the Pokémon Center, Xia You took a slight detour and planned to go to the plaza first.

It's just something I did on the side anyway, so it shouldn't take up too much time.

Thinking this, he walked through the long street and stepped into the square.

It must be said that this square is indeed very large. Built along the lake, it seems to stretch as far as the eye can see. The ground is paved with light red tiles, and there are reliefs, fountains, and pillars, which are very artistic and at the same time bear the marks of time.

Even on non-festival days, many people gather here. Some set up stalls to sell small commodities and artworks, some play the violin and perform on the street, and some paint quietly. But most of them are tourists like Xia You who come here because of its reputation.

After only a dozen steps into the square, Xia You had already completely blended into the crowd.

However, unlike these ordinary things that could be seen in other squares, Xia You was not attracted to them. Instead, she followed the crowd to the center of the square.

In fact, most squares have their own unique landmarks, buildings, or decorations, and this place is no exception.

Before she even got close, Xia You could see a huge Pokémon statue, at least ten meters tall, standing in the middle of the square.

One of these two Pokémon has four legs and a spiky structure on its body, like a sauropod dinosaur, while the other is a combination of a wyvern, a pterosaur, and a plate dragon. Both are Pokémon that Xia You has never seen before.

Although their shapes suggest a battle, as if they are fighting to the death, their tails are joined together, as if hinting at something else.

Dialga and Palkia...

Although Xia You had never seen them in person before, he knew the origin of the two Pokémon in the statue.

As two legendary Pokémon, just like Arceus, they have been featured in various myths and legends. It can be said that almost every Sinnoh resident knows about them.

The only thing I don't understand is why their statues are standing here. Is there some connection between them and Baidai City that's why they're being commemorated?

Just as he was thinking this, his gaze swept across the room and he noticed someone.

This is a woman, and a tall, stunningly beautiful one at that!

Although Xia You often interacts with women, and his confidantes are all very beautiful, the aura emanating from this woman still caught his attention at first glance.

She had a pair of beautiful grey eyes and a delicate, pretty face. She wore a hair accessory that looked like the ears of an Eevee. Her dazzling, smooth blonde hair fell down to her upper thighs, which also covered her left eye and half of her left face. She wore a black top and coat, paired with black trousers and high heels. Her overall look was fashionable and gave off a calm and intellectual vibe.

With her distinctive attire and familiar appearance, Xia You recognized her immediately, almost without a second thought.

It is none other than the mythologist, Pokémon Trainer and Champion – Cynthia!

But how did she get here?!

Could it be that they, like me, came to see this statue?

Or is there... someone or something here that attracted her?

Although she had doubts, Xia You had no intention of approaching the statue to chat or make friends. Instead, she calmly withdrew her gaze and continued to examine the statue in front of her.

Whatever the reason that led me to meet Zhu Lan here, striking up a conversation abruptly would not only be against my personality, but would also easily make others think I'm some kind of lecher.

After all, her name was only briefly mentioned in Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn, and only gained temporary popularity due to the tournament. However, these regions are far from Sinnoh, and such achievements are of little use on this unfamiliar continent. Cynthia probably has never even heard of her name, let alone knows who she is!

If that's the case, why make a fool of yourself? It would only make things very awkward for you.

And even if we did get to know her now, what difference would it make?

Should I fight her?

You should know that in his plan, the current trip is just about challenging the gyms and leagues in various places. As for fighting the Elite Four and the Champions, that's something for the second phase later!

So, let's wait for a better opportunity in the future to get to know her...

Thinking of this, Xia You shook her head, and without lingering any longer, she put her hands in her pockets, turned around, and left.

Just as he stepped away, Zhu Lan, who was not far away, suddenly sensed something and looked in the direction Xia You had left, and saw his back.

Although she couldn't see the person's face clearly, Zhu Lan instinctively exclaimed "Eh!" in her mind.

Whether it was a woman's sixth sense or the aura of a powerful figure, she hadn't noticed him before, but in that instant, she sensed that the man seemed... somewhat unusual.

Unfortunately... I didn't get a clear look at what he looked like.

Fortunately, it was just a mysterious feeling, and she didn't think too much about it. Instead, she smiled with relief, lamenting that she was so nervous even on vacation, and then looked away from the statue in front of her again.

Dialga and Palkia, I must say, are actually quite vividly sculpted!

……

After leaving the festival square, Xia You was heading towards the Pokémon Center, but before he had gone far, he suddenly stopped as he rounded an ordinary-looking building.

His brows furrowed slowly, and then he turned his head to look at the inconspicuous sign hanging on the outside of the building—Galaxy Hundred Building.

At the same time, memories that had been forgotten while playing games before surfaced in my mind like lightning.

Galaxy... Pathé Building...

After silently repeating the name twice in her mind, Xia You suddenly smiled.

It really came to me without any effort.

The handsome guy was still searching for clues about Team Galactic, but now right in front of him... isn't there one of their secret bases?

That's right, just like the name of this building, it looks like an ordinary building. It seems a little far-fetched to associate it with Team Galactic, but it is actually one of Team Galactic's secret bases hidden in the Sinnoh region!

The Galaxy's move is all about exploiting the darkness within!

It's important to know that there are quite a few buildings, shopping malls, stores, and even companies that use the name "Galaxy," making it very common. If the police were to investigate them one by one, it would definitely take several years, or even more than a decade.

The Galaxy team was gambling that these public places wouldn't be noticed by the police, and that the police wouldn't think they would dare to so openly mark their businesses!

Xia You didn't have any prior impression of this place. After all, when he played the game before, he only skimmed through it, selectively skipping most of the pop-up dialogues and plots depending on his mood.

But after meeting Zhu Lan, he kept wondering why she had come to this ordinary city.

Therefore, upon seeing this building, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he vaguely connected the two, thus recalling these things!

He took out his phone, intending to notify the handsome guy of the news, but stopped as soon as he unlocked the screen.

Ok……

If Zhu Lan really came here to investigate this building, doesn't that mean the handsome guy already knows about it? In that case, informing him again seems redundant...

Chapter 952 Uncontrollable Curiosity

Xia You seemed to have already concluded that Zhu Lan's purpose in coming here must be related to this Galaxy Century Building.

This led him not to contact the handsome guy immediately, but to put his phone back.

Well, since someone else has already taken care of it, there's no need for me to get involved...

Thinking this, Xia You shook her head again, then took another step forward, but stopped after only a few steps.

The curiosity in my heart is like a cat constantly scratching at me, it's so itchy!

He was curious about how Cynthia would handle the situation, and also about how this secret base of Team Galactic was different from Team Rocket, Team Aqua, and Team Galactic.

He stood there, hesitating for a long time, before finally letting out a sigh.

Curiosity really does kill you...

Sigh, whatever, I'll go in and take a look too...

Having made up his mind, he quickly left, and only after leaving the vicinity of the Galaxy Hundred Building and confirming that any possible cameras would not capture him, did he softly call out to the air in a deserted, dark, and narrow alley.

"Gengar."

The old Gengar, which had lived for thousands of years, immediately emerged from the shadows.

"You suddenly call me out in broad daylight, it's either murder or arson. So, what are your orders?"

Xia You: ...

After a long silence, Xia You finally rolled her eyes in exasperation a few seconds later.

It seems the only thing that can defeat you is your own Pokémon...

"What murder and arson? Why do you make me sound like a bad guy? Alright, stop joking around. Here's a job. See that building we just saw? Go in and scout it out first, then bring me in!"

"Oh? Oh? Oh?" ​​Gengar's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "So we're going to be dealing with those adorable villains again? The villains here are called... Team Galactic, right? Great! I've been waiting for this day for so long!"

Despite its flirtatious nature and seemingly unreliable behavior, Xia You knew that Gengar was actually quite reliable in its actions. Therefore, after explaining some details, she let it set off.

After he left, Xia You pondered for a while, then took out the Gengar mask that she hadn't used in a long time from her backpack, put it on her head, and then took out her black raincoat and put it on.

From this point on, except for the back of his head, Xia You had wrapped himself up so tightly that no one could recognize him!

This is also a way for Xia You to protect herself again after the Hoenn incident.

Of course, he wasn't worried about retaliation from these evil organizations. After all, he had so many powerful Pokémon protecting him, so he wasn't afraid of either small-scale attacks by top-tier fighters or being surrounded by a large number of enemies.

However, it's always better to avoid trouble and not make oneself a target of public criticism. Therefore, it's wiser to keep oneself and one's partners safe than to constantly worry about attacks from these hostile organizations.

However, it is clear that his actions could easily lead to misunderstandings.

Sure enough, although this alley was remote, people still passed through it from time to time. Just after Xia You finished changing her clothes, a fat man wearing glasses suddenly entered the alley.

At first, he didn't notice Xia You, but as he got closer to her, he suddenly realized that this monster was completely covered in black!

That's right, it's a monster!

From his perspective, in this dark and gloomy alley that he had never walked before because he wanted to take a shortcut, a humanoid monster that looked like a Gengar, all black, was leaning against the wall and coldly watching him. The smile on its face was eerie and sinister, as if it would rush over at any moment and devour him completely!

"A monster...a monster!!!"

His legs went weak, he let out a cry of surprise, and the next second, he scrambled away!

Xia You: ...

Well, it seems this disguise of mine will not only conceal my identity, but also disturb ordinary people...