I caught a Pokémon

The group exchanged glances and then quietly crept over.

Turning past a huge ice pillar, you can see several Team Rocket members squatting on the shore, busy with something, in front of a lake full of floating ice.

Beside them was a huge metal net, and dozens of unconscious Pokémon lay lifeless inside it!

As expected, the Rockets are there!!

Looking at them now, they are constantly taking out Poké Balls and putting these unconscious Pokémon into them!

This infuriated Conor!

No wonder we only encountered a few Pokémon along the way; they had already poached them!

There's an unwritten rule among humans when it comes to collecting Pokémon.

To avoid genocide, Pokémon must be captured in a limited manner without affecting the ecological balance. They must never be captured like Team Rocket, who wiped out all the Pokémon in their habitat!

What's more, this happened in her hometown, almost right under her nose, how could she not be furious!

Xia You looked around and saw that there were indeed only a few Team Rocket members. She then discussed the matter with Lorelei and Sabrina, and then each of them sent out their Pokémon to charge towards the group!

The hurried footsteps naturally caught the attention of the Rockets players.

Upon seeing these people who appeared out of nowhere, looking so menacing, the Rockets members were all taken aback.

"Oh no, it's that slut Kona!"

Stinky...stinky woman!?

Lorelei's eyebrows twitched, her anger intensifying. With a running start, she surged to the front of the Pokémon, then leaped into the air and slammed her elbow into Team Rocket's face.

With a 'thud,' blood splattered everywhere.

Then look at that Rockets player, he's slumped to the ground like a noodle, several of his teeth have been knocked out!

hiss!

Xia You grinned as she watched, never expecting that Kona, who seemed so intellectual and easygoing, would have such a volatile side.

They're not to be trifled with, really not to be trifled with!

It wasn't until their teammate was knocked down that the remaining Team Rocket members suddenly realized what was happening and simultaneously sent out their Pokémon.

For a time, the two sides were locked in a fierce battle.

Team Rocket's Pokémon are, of course, the ever-present villains—Golbat and Weezing.

But how could their Pokémon possibly be a match for Xia You and his companions?

Sure enough, after only a few rounds of fighting, they were all knocked to the ground in just a few moves.

Seeing this, the Team Rocket members tried to escape in the chaos, but Sabrina waved her hand and bound them to the spot.

Seeing that things had settled down, Xia You bent down to untie the knots in the metal mesh, while Kona walked up to one of the Team Rocket members and stepped on him.

"Tell me honestly, what are you doing on Seven Islands? Where exactly is your secret base hidden?!"

Despite Kona's serious tone, the Rockets member didn't seem to care and instead looked at her with a cold laugh.

"You damn woman, stop dreaming! Who do you think we are?! We're members of the great Team Rocket! You won't hear anything about the organization from me!"

Upon hearing this, Kona angrily kicked him a few more times, but the Rockets player gritted his teeth and refused to utter a single word.

Xia You had already untied the knot and woken up the captured Pokémon. She then released the Pokémon from their Poké Balls one by one. When they opened their eyes and saw the situation, they fled like startled rabbits, disappearing in the blink of an eye!

He shook his head, and as he stood up and turned around, he saw Kona on the verge of going berserk, yet helpless.

After thinking for a moment, he walked over.

“Miss Kona, asking like that won’t work. These people are quite loyal, and they know you won’t do anything to them, which is why they’re so fearless.”

Kona glanced at him and asked, "So what do you suggest we do?"

Xia You stroked her chin and laughed, "Although I could strip them naked and let them fend for themselves here, or soak them in the water and let them suffer from the cold, leaving them crippled for life, I am a kind person, how could I do such a thing?"

Kona: ...

Rockets members: ...

Ignoring their devilish gazes, Xia You turned her head to Nazi again.

"I think we should use the same trick you used against Ash."

Sabrina nodded, raised her hand, and the next second, apart from the Team Rocket member who was being questioned, his companions all shrunk into rag dolls!

"This...this is a superpower!!"

The only Rockets member who survived was shocked and looked at Sabrina with a horrified expression.

"You...you're the psychic gym leader of the Goldenrod Gym!?"

"So you know about Naz's situation too!" Xia You said with a bright smile. "That makes things easier. If you don't want to end up like them, a puppet for life, never to be reincarnated, then quickly tell us everything we want to know without reservation."

Gudong.

The Rockets player swallowed hard. Despite his fear, his loyalty to the team helped him overcome it.

"You're dreaming!"

"Then there's nothing we can do." Xia You shrugged, her face full of regret. "Na Zi, then please turn his companion back into a doll and let him stay here for the rest of his life."

At this point, Xia You squatted down in front of the Rockets player and gave him a thumbs up.

“I admire your courage, but I believe your companions will be even more lenient than you. As for you, unfortunately, you can only stay here and blend into this ice and snow until the day you are rediscovered.”

Upon hearing this, the Rockets players broke out in a cold sweat.

He could certainly guarantee his absolute loyalty to Team Rocket, but he found it hard not to suspect his other teammates that these cowards might betray Team Rocket's cause to avoid becoming puppets!

Does this mean... I'm to become their stepping stone to freedom?!

Without a second thought, seeing that Naz was about to raise her hand, he quickly spoke up to stop her.

"Wait... wait! I'll say it!"

"That's a wise choice." Seeing that he finally understood, Xia You patted his shoulder, then stood up and shrugged at the dumbfounded Kona. "Huh? That's strange, why are you looking at me like that? I'm interrogating you for you, you should be grateful!"

Chapter 175 Unmelting Ice

After being threatened by Xia You, the Rockets player seemed to have shed his psychological burden, completely gave up resisting, and became very cooperative.

He answered all of Kona's questions, and from him, Kona learned a lot of useful information.

After their defeat on the Kanto continent, Team Rocket had no choice but to turn their attention to these remote areas, hoping to gather strength and make a comeback.

Therefore, capturing Pokémon and rapidly increasing one's battle power has become of paramount importance!

To Kona's surprise, Team Rocket did not establish any secret base here; they simply built a hidden warehouse in the forest of Five Islands.

Furthermore, to avoid being detected by the locals, they only sent a small number of people here, just a dozen or so.

Hearing this, Kona couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they hadn't been on the island for long. She was really afraid that these Team Rocket members had already infiltrated all walks of life in the Seven Islands.

Now it seems like we can nip them in the bud!

Who is the highest-ranking official here?

The Team Rocket member hesitated for a moment: "It's... Lord Lambda, one of the four executives."

Lambda?

It is him again!

Hearing that it was him, Xia You was taken aback. This was an old acquaintance. They had dealt with each other so many times that they knew each other very well, both about him and his Pokémon!

However, even with this enemy who had been defeated by him many times, Xia You dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

He never underestimates any opponent, but that's a principle he always adheres to!

Seeing that there was nothing more to ask, Sabrina waved her hand and turned the others back to normal. Xia You then used the ropes that Team Rocket had brought to tie their hands together and link them up, intending to return to the ground.

However, just as she was about to leave, Xia You inadvertently discovered an unusual block of ice under a distant ice pillar, which was glittering brightly.

What is that?!

Puzzled, he walked over and picked it up.

How to put it? This thing is icy cold to the touch. Although its shape is no different from ordinary ice cubes, crystal clear, it has a hard, stone-like texture when you touch it.

What's most strange is that, despite being in contact with the warmth of Xia You's palm for so long, the ice block showed no signs of melting at all!

What is this?

Hearing Xia You's words, Kona walked to his side. After seeing the item clearly, her eyes lit up, and she said with delight, "Hey? Isn't this the Ice-Free?"

Doesn't melt ice?

Seeing Xia You's puzzled expression, Kona laughed and said, "This is a type of ice that has absorbed strange abilities, causing it to mutate. It is said that no matter how high the temperature, it cannot be melted. Moreover, wearing it can increase the power of Pokémon's Ice-type moves!"

Oh, so that's what it is...

Although she had played a few Pokémon games, to be honest, Xia You was the type who focused on completing the story and rarely used healing items. Even if she got any useful items in the past, she would just throw them away in her storage and never really cared about them.

Seeing Kona's eager expression, Xia You didn't hesitate and stuffed it into her backpack.

Kona: ...

Seeing her hesitant expression, Xia You remained expressionless, appearing cold and indifferent.

You think I'd give it to you?!

Just kidding! So what if you're the Ice-type Elite Four member?! In front of Sabrina, why would I do something so self-destructive?!

Besides, he himself has an Ice-type Pokémon, so it would be perfect to give it to Articuno!

However, unlike in games, such a large item obviously cannot be worn directly. It seems we'll have to study how to operate it properly.

Following the same route, Xia You and the others escorted Team Rocket out of the Frozen Falls Cave.

Now that they have received definite information, they naturally no longer need to go to the Six Islands or the Seven Islands.

Kona took out her phone and contacted a local police officer she knew, asking him to take the Team Rockets away and organize a team to stand by outside Fifth Island, ready to support them at any time.

The purpose of doing this was, of course, to avoid alerting the Rockets.

After the handover was completed, the three of them ate a quick bite and then boarded a speedboat, heading straight for Gonoshima.

Gonoshima, officially known as the Island of Time.

The island's name is very strange; even Kona couldn't figure out how it had anything to do with time.

As the most scenic of the seven islands, Gonoshima has a very developed tourism industry, attracting countless tourists every year. In fact, a wealthy local resident even built a luxury resort in the northern part of the island to accommodate them!

When they moored their speedboat and stepped onto the dock, they happened to see a ship called the 'Sea Flame Horse' carrying a large number of tourists, which had also arrived at the island.

They brushed past the bustling crowds without stopping, and under Kona's guidance, they easily made their way to the depths of the forest in the center of the island.

The surrounding area is lush with trees, towering tall that require two people to encircle, and further in is the location of Team Rocket's warehouse.

Crouching behind a large tree, Xia You saw through the dense bushes a building that blended almost seamlessly into its surroundings. At the entrance, Team Rocket members were carrying boxes of goods in and out.

"Tch, these guys are really cunning!"

Kona spat under her breath. The reason she said that was because the building had been disguised by Team Rocket. If you didn't know about it from other people beforehand, it would be difficult to find this secret warehouse hidden in the forest if you were just searching aimlessly or just passing by in the air.

After observing for a moment, Xia You turned and asked, "Do you have any strategies?"

Kona observed carefully for a while, then, instead of acting rashly, asked, "Do you have any suggestions?"

Nazi remained silent, acting as if it were none of her business. Knowing that she couldn't be relied on, Xia You thought for a moment and suggested, "Although they are not many, in order to avoid any slipping through the net, I think we should start from the outside and eliminate them one by one."

Cona nodded. With their capabilities, she was confident that she could arrest everyone here. However, just in case, she took out her phone and contacted the police officer, asking him to move closer.

However, just before she was about to take action, she saw Xia You take out a strange mask from her backpack and put it on her face.

"Huh? What are you doing?"

"This is a good habit of mine." Through the Gengar mask, Xia You's voice seemed to have completely transformed into that of a different person. "Someone like me who does good deeds anonymously doesn't ask for anything in return. How could I possibly let these people see my face!"

Chapter 176 Entering the Warehouse

Xia You commanded Gastly to use hypnosis to knock out Team Rocket and all their Pokémon who were on guard at the perimeter.

Despite their diligent patrols, these men were caught off guard by the elusive Gastly, who silently crept up behind them without giving them a chance to react.