I caught a Pokémon

Led by Xia You, with Yu Sheng and Bai He following closely behind, the three of them slowly walked onto the podium.

As the champion, runner-up and third place winners of this Quartz Convention, Dama Lan first awarded Yu Sheng and Bai He the silver and bronze medals, respectively, before turning his attention to Xia You.

"Congratulations, young man," Dama Lanqi said with a kind smile. "Your performance was outstanding. I have high hopes for your potential and I hope you can continue your efforts and achieve even greater success!"

Looking at the elderly man with white hair but still full of energy, Xia You nodded solemnly: "Thank you, Chairman, I will!"

Damalanqi took the gold medal from the staff and put it around Xia You's neck. Then, he handed Xia You a trophy that looked like a Poké Ball.

At that moment, a photographer stepped onto the stage and captured the moment forever.

As the flashbulbs went by, the trainers in the audience looked on with a mixture of envy and dejection.

By this time, night had fallen. Just as Xia You stood on the podium, waving to the crowd, the lights in the arena suddenly went out with a 'click'!

The entire Quartz Stadium was plunged into darkness, and just as everyone was wondering what was happening, thousands of fireworks suddenly shot into the sky, illuminating the festive night as they displayed beautiful patterns.

...

After the closing ceremony, Xia You and her group found a restaurant where dozens of people gathered to celebrate in a lively atmosphere.

However, during the meal, while everyone was having a good time, he was also given a lot of alcohol. As a result, when he returned to his room in the evening, he was unsteady on his feet, smelled strongly of alcohol, and felt dizzy. It wasn't until he took a cold shower that he was able to sober up again.

"call……"

Exhaling a long breath, Xia You leaned back, forming a "太" shape, and lazily lay down on the soft bed.

Only then did he feel that the whole world had finally quieted down.

In addition to the trophy and gold medal, he also received a substantial bonus, which, even after deducting a large amount of taxes, amounted to more than 300 million yuan.

It seems that overnight, he not only won the championship, but also became a millionaire, which can be considered as gaining both fame and fortune!

However, even though these things all really happened, Xia You, lying in bed now, still felt that everything was so unreal, like a dream.

Coming to his senses, he picked up his phone again. Since the morning's competition ended, he had received many congratulatory messages from friends, but he had been busy until now and finally had time to reply to them all.

……

When it got light the next day, after breakfast, everyone started packing their things and left.

First was Koharu, who left with Professor Sakuragi.

However, it's clear that she has changed a lot after this short trip, and you can also feel her reluctance to part with Xia You. But there's nothing that can be done about it, since she still has to continue her studies and return to a normal life after returning to Kuye City.

Ash, Misty, and Brock will also return to Pallet Town to attend the celebration that Hanako and Professor Oak have prepared for him in their hometown.

Although he only achieved a top 16 finish, it was still an extremely difficult feat for a child participating in the tournament for the first time.

After saying goodbye to them, in the blink of an eye, only he, Natsume, and the biker gang remained in the dormitory.

Seeing Misa and Masa approaching, Xia You thought for a moment and then called Misa aside alone.

What are your plans when you go back this time?

Misa looked completely bewildered: "Plans? No, it'll probably be the same as before."

Xia You pondered for a moment and said, "I have an idea. I plan to invest some money to set up a place for you to stay, which can be your usual activity center."

"A place to stay? An activity center?" Misa's eyes lit up, her interest piqued. "What kind?"

Xia You shook her head: "Maybe it's a bar, a billiard hall or some other kind of facility. Ideally, it would be a place to stay and also earn some activity funds. That way, when I participate in other competitions in the future, and you come to cheer me on, I can stay in a better place and won't have to sleep in the wild anymore."

"As expected of the boss, he's so thoughtful!"

Seeing that Misa did not object, Xia You took out her phone and opened the payment interface directly.

"Since you agree, then you can take charge of this matter."

"Huh? Me?" Misa's eyes widened in surprise, puzzled. "Why should I be in charge? Aren't you going to handle it yourself? Aren't you afraid we'll run off with the money?"

Xia You shrugged: "If that's really the case, then it just means I misjudged you. But I still trust my judgment and know you're someone I can trust!"

Moved, Misa pounded her chest so hard it made the mountain tremble.

"In that case, leave it to me. Hehe, I will definitely manage the boss's business in an orderly manner!"

Xia You didn't say anything more and directly transferred two million to her. Although this amount of money was not much, Meisha and the others lived in a small city, and if they were careful with their money, they could still make a decent purchase.

He deposited the remaining million-plus yuan into the bank, as he had little need for material things and this money was enough for him to live comfortably for a long time.

As Misa and the others waved goodbye and left, Xia You turned her head to Natsume one last time.

"Alright, now it's just you and me. So, where are you going? Back to Golden City?"

Not wanting to hear this, Sabrina shook her head and smiled, "I'm not going back. I've made up my mind. I'm temporarily putting aside my job as the curator and going on a trip with you!"

This time, it was Xia You's turn to stare wide-eyed in shock.

"What!? Going on a trip with me!?"

Seeing his reaction, Naza's expression hardened, and she frowned, saying, "What? Aren't you welcome?"

"How could that be! Of course you'd be very welcome!" Xia You grinned, adding a rare flourish to her words, "With a beautiful woman like you by my side, even the most arduous journey would definitely become a pleasure!"

Hearing him say that, Naz smiled again.

"I see. So, champion, where do we go next?"

Xia You pointed into the distance and laughed heartily: "I've already thought it through. Let's keep heading south, heading straight for the Orange Islands, and forge ahead!"

End Summary

Alright, that concludes the first part of the story about the Kanto region in the original series.

In future stories, although I will occasionally return to this place, it will not be the main location, and I will not write anything else about it.

From the first chapter to the end of chapter 167, from setting foot on this land to winning the championship and leaving, the Quartz League has written nearly 35 words, which is about what I expected. Although there were some parts in the beginning that I wasn't entirely satisfied with, and some were a bit immature, I didn't want to bother with any more revisions. (Mainly because I'm lazy.)

The story will then take place in the Seven Islands and the Orange Islands, and as a transitional area, there are not expected to be many characters.

With Naza's addition, there will be more romantic scenes and likely some interaction. (I haven't thought about the specifics yet; I'll just write as I go.)

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Chapter 169 All Ready to Go

The scorching sun baked the earth.

Since the Quartz Conference, for some reason, the weather has suddenly heated up dramatically and become increasingly hot.

The male cicada, hidden somewhere, is chirping tirelessly, its noise driving one to distraction.

In the midst of this sweltering heat, a male and a female traveler arrived from afar and entered Lampurchi, a famous resort in the Kanto region.

Lampurchi was still bustling with activity, with people shopping, surfing, swimming, and playing beach volleyball. It seemed that even the hottest summer couldn't stop people from indulging their enthusiasm.

The streets were packed with people, but looking at this very elegant couple, everyone who walked by couldn't help but take a second look.

Both were around twenty years old. The woman was beautiful, with long, smooth black hair that fluttered in the occasional sea breeze. Her delicate and aloof face captivated many men.

The man accompanying her was tall and slender, but because he was wearing a baseball cap and large sunglasses, it was impossible to tell what he looked like.

Needless to say, these two were Xia You and Na Zi, who had left from the Quartz Plateau.

At this moment, they walked side by side, and to outsiders, they seemed so well-matched.

However, upon noticing the gazes of others, Naz frowned slightly, appearing extremely uncomfortable.

Why do they all see us that way?

Xia You chuckled: "I can tell you don't go out much, do you? If it were me, and I encountered a beauty like you on the street, I would also stare at her, just like them!"

See, this is the art of speaking!

He not only answered the question beautifully, but also subtly praised her, following her lead.

Sure enough, when Naz heard the flattery, the corners of her mouth turned up, clearly enjoying it. For a moment, she even felt that the sun overhead was no longer so scorching.

Then, after passing several tall buildings, the view suddenly opened up, and turning around, they saw a long, narrow coastline and fine white sand.

Looking at the frolicking crowd above, Xia You sighed, "Sigh, if I didn't have to rush to the Orange Islands right away, I would really like to play here carefree for a few days like them!"

In a cheerful mood, Naz tucked a strand of her hair behind her delicate ear.

“I’ve heard that the Orange Islands are more scenic and better suited for a vacation. Since you want to rest, why rush it? Why don’t we find a quieter place after you’ve finished your business there, slow down, and relax properly?”

Hearing her say that, Xia You imagined a tropical island where only he and Nazi were there, and instantly a picture of her wearing a sexy swimsuit and sunbathing on the beach appeared in his mind!

With such a great figure, she must look incredibly alluring in a swimsuit!

Will you ask me to apply sunscreen for you?

Thinking of this, Xia You suddenly felt a rush of blood to her head, and she cried out inwardly, "Oh no!" She quickly rubbed her itchy nose and dared not continue to imagine.

It was already a hot day, and he was young and vigorous. If he continued to let his mind wander like this, he would definitely get a nosebleed!

If it really turned out like that, it would be incredibly embarrassing!

He shook his head, forcing himself to shift his attention elsewhere.

In fact, if you want to get to the Orange Islands quickly, you can easily reach your destination by taking a specific cruise ship from Konoha City.

However, that would not only diminish the enjoyment of the journey, but also require a long land journey to reach Konoha City, which would indeed be a waste of time.

Therefore, after discussion, they chose this route, which had the shortest distance, and came here to prepare to ride Pokémon across the sea.

However, before setting off, they did not rush to leave, but instead went to an outdoor equipment store first.

Since Nazi was traveling light, and given the long journey, she would inevitably have to eat and drink from the wind and dew along the way, it was natural to prepare some necessities for her to eat, wear, and use.

Welcome!

Amidst the welcoming greetings from the sales assistant, Xia You and his companion entered the store. Just then, a blast of cool air blew through, instantly invigorating him!

Sure enough, in this kind of summer, people still can't live without air conditioning...

Looking at the dazzling array of goods, Xia You waved her hand and arrogantly said to Nazi, "It's my treat today, Miss Nazi, please feel free to shop!"

Showing off!

Naza rolled her eyes at him, knowing what he was thinking, but didn't say anything more.

In fact, Xia You understood that Nazi came from a wealthy family and was a hidden rich woman. But since she had won so much prize money at the Quartz Conference and was willing to give up her comfortable life to travel with him, how could he let her spend her own money to buy these equipment?

However, standing in front of the shelves, Naz was momentarily at a loss.

"This is my first time traveling, and I'm not sure what to buy. Do you have any suggestions?"

Xia You turned her head and looked around.

Since it's a trip, the first thing to consider is clothing.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Her usual attire is definitely not suitable; she needs to dress more athletically for better breathability and comfort.

Xia You helped her pick out a few clothes, and when Naz changed out, Xia You's eyes lit up.

Unlike her previous black stockings outfit, she now wore shorts and a short-sleeved shirt, looking extremely cool and refreshing.

Especially her pair of fair and beautiful legs, swaying back and forth, are hard to ignore.

On the other side, it was the first time that Naz had dressed like this, and she seemed extremely shy.

"How is it? Does it look good?"

Xia You gave a thumbs up and praised, "Of course! You have to trust my judgment. Besides, you're so beautiful and have such a great figure, you're a natural clothes hanger!"

Hearing him say that, Naz was both annoyed and amused.

Your mouth is so sweet, did you put honey on it?

And how come I never noticed this glib and slick side of him before?

After solving the clothing problem, the two chose a water bottle and some other items, but when it came to choosing a sleeping bag, Naz shook her head.

“I don’t like sleeping outside; it makes me feel very unsafe,” Naz said, turning her gaze to the tent area next to her. “I think we should just buy a tent. Although it’s simple, it can at least keep out the wind and rain, and it’s at least a temporary home.”

Buying a tent?

Xia You was taken aback. Following her gaze, she saw that although there were many types of tents here, they were all at least the size that two people could share!

It's probably not that they want to share a place with me, but they simply don't want to live outside, right?