I caught a Pokémon

Makomo adjusted her glasses and opened her notebook: "Based on my data analysis, Hikaru's current performance style in the Grand Contest belongs to..."

"Makomo-neechan!" Hikaru immediately interrupted her, "Let's not look at the data today, let me keep it a secret for a while."

"Huh? Oh, okay."

Makomo paused for a moment, then nodded and closed the notebook solemnly.

Seeing Makomo's somewhat dazed and clumsy appearance, everyone laughed again.

Their breakfast ended in this relaxed atmosphere.

After packing their things, the group left the Pokémon Center and headed towards the city's Pokémon Contest venue.

Compared to usual, the streets of Fukiyoshi were already bustling with activity.

On the day of the Grand Contest, the streets were filled with well-dressed trainers and their Pokémon, and like Xia You and his friends, their destination was obvious: the Grand Contest venue.

Of course, besides the contestants, the majority of the audience were ordinary viewers.

From the expressions on their faces and the tone of their conversations, one could sense how much of a welcome change this rare competition was for their otherwise dull daily lives.

Their group, consisting of cool men and beautiful women, was undoubtedly the most eye-catching on the street.

Xiao Guang walked at the front, his steps light and quick as if he were about to fly, clearly full of confidence.

Yami and Makomo followed behind, chatting quietly, while Gadriya walked behind them at a leisurely pace.

This pace ensures that it doesn't fall too far behind what's ahead, nor does it miss any movement behind.

After all, Xia You and Zhu Lan were walking at the very back, a few steps behind her. The distance between the two of them, on the surface, was just right—not too close to arouse suspicion, nor too far to seem deliberate.

What will these two talk about now?

Although she was walking in front of her, Cattleya's attention was entirely focused on the two people behind her.

Just as he was about to eavesdrop on what the two might be saying, he sensed something else keenly as soon as he used his superpowers.

Cattleya turned around casually, her gaze sweeping over a furtive figure a dozen meters behind the group.

This person is...

She slowed her pace and waited for Zhu Lan and Xia You to walk up to her before whispering, "It seems like we're being followed."

Being followed?

Xia You and Zhu Lan were taken aback, then exchanged a glance, but did not turn around immediately.

Who is it?

Cattleya closed her eyes, used her superpowers to sense things, and then opened them: "Strange, I feel like I've seen this person somewhere before. She's a young woman with red hair."

Red-haired women?

Coincidentally, Xia You and Zhu Lan both recalled the Feng Lu they had seen at the hotel entrance when they left.

Is it her?

But if it were her, why would she follow them?

unless…

Before the two could say anything, Cattleya suddenly looked enlightened.

"I remember now, isn't she the Wind Dew, the Gym Leader of Wind Dew City? Last time we came to Wind Dew City, didn't we run into her and Little Chrysanthemum, and even fight with them? I remember her beautiful red hair!"

Zhu Lan was even more embarrassed.

As Gadriya spoke, she tried to stop her with a look, but it was too late; Gadriya had already finished speaking on her own.

Upon hearing her words, Xia You realized that the two of them had already been to Chuiji City once before, and... had fought with Xiao Ju'er again.

This is how the same thing?

Zhu Lan didn't tell me about this!

Turning her head to Zhu Lan, Xia You asked curiously, "What were you doing in Chuiji City before? And what's going on with Xiao Ju'er? Oh, right, I haven't asked you yet, after we parted ways at the restaurant, did you really fight with Xiao Ju'er?"

Knowing she couldn't hide it, Zhu Lan could only bite the bullet and say, "It wasn't that I fought with her, but that she took the initiative to approach me."

Although the results may seem the same, there are still significant differences due to the difference between being proactive and passive.

If it were said that Zhulan took the initiative to seek out Xiaojuer, it would indeed give people the impression of being jealous and bullying the younger.

But if Xiaojuer takes the initiative to approach her, and she is only responding passively, then there is not much of a problem.

"It's nothing." Zhu Lan shook her head. "We just happened to be traveling here and ran into Xiao Ju'er again."

In the end, Zhu Lan never explained why Xiao Ju'er challenged her to a duel.

Could it be that all of this is because of Xia You, and the initial reason was that they were all vying for his man?

If that's really the case, Xia You's lips would be curled up to the sky!

Even without being told, Xia You could still recall that when Zhu Lan and Xiao Ju'er first met, there was a strong sense of tension between them.

Since they've already fought once, it's not surprising that they'd fight a second time if they met again.

I never expected Xiaoju'er to be so brave!

No wonder he's an expert in Electric-type Pokémon!

But none of this has anything to do with Fenglu following them.

Xia You guessed that the reason she followed them was because she saw her and Zhu Lan coming out of the hotel, so she wanted to confirm it and find an opportunity to tell Xiao Ju'er.

"Never mind her, let's go accompany Xiaoguang to the Grand Assembly first."

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Happy Year of the Horse!!

Chapter 1363 Xia You: I Don't Know

The grand event has ended.

Just as Xia You and the others predicted before the competition, Xiao Guang successfully passed the first round of performance review with a second-place finish. Then, in the second round of battle review, she easily defeated all her opponents like cutting melons and vegetables, winning the championship and obtaining the last ribbon medal she needed.

From then on, unless he happened to encounter one, Xiao Guang no longer needed to wait for or search for the grand events held in various towns, and was no longer qualified to participate in the final grand celebration.

For her, the next part of the journey is to hone her skills with Pokémon and prepare for the final championship.

As the noise in the venue gradually subsided, the audience left in twos and threes, and the staff began to clean up the ribbons and petals on the stage.

The afterglow of the setting sun streamed in through the glass dome, bathing the entire venue in a warm golden light.

Xiao Guang stood at the exit of the contestants' passage, the brand-new ribbon medal in his hand gleaming in the setting sun.

She lowered her head, her fingers gently tracing the edge of the ribbon medal, a satisfied smile on her lips.

Xia You and her group, who arrived late due to the crowded seating area, smiled knowingly when they saw this scene from afar.

"Congratulations, Xiaoguang." Yami walked over and gently patted her shoulder.

Xiao Guang looked up, her eyes curving into crescents: "Thank you, Sister Yami!"

Makomo closed her notebook, a smile also appearing on her face: "The data shows that you were indeed at your peak today, and your performance was perfect!"

"Magomo-neechan!" Hikaru smiled helplessly, "Let's not talk about data right now."

Everyone laughed.

Xia You, Zhu Lan, and Jia Deliya also stepped forward to offer their congratulations.

"To celebrate Hikaru successfully collecting all five medals, I suggest we go and have a proper celebration!"

Xia You's suggestion was approved by everyone.

Even people like Zhu Lan and Jia Deliya, who live a high-quality life and often enjoy delicious food, would not want to miss such an opportunity.

They found a decent restaurant nearby, and the group filed in through the entrance, greeted by the staff.

Just as Xia You was about to enter the restaurant, his phone rang.

Who could it be at this time?

Feeling puzzled, Xia You took out her phone and saw that it was a handsome guy!

I'd almost forgotten about him...

Needless to say, there's only one reason he'd call at this time.

She gestured for Yami and the others to go in and order first, then Xia You walked to the side and answered the phone.

"Hello? What's up?"

Not wanting to keep Yami and the others waiting, Xia You skipped the formalities and got straight to the point.

The handsome guy didn't stand on ceremony either, getting straight to the point.

"How's that plasma team destroyer I told you about last time?"

It really was that matter.

Xia You's brow twitched slightly, but her voice remained unchanged: "Of course I remember, what's wrong?"

"Is there any progress?"

"No," Xia You answered quite decisively. "I looked around Fanba City and didn't see any destroyers, not even the Plasma Squadron. Could your intelligence be wrong?"

The handsome man's voice seemed a little hesitant: "Probably not. A few days ago at the port of Fanba City, some fishermen nearby heard a huge roar at night, and many strange people swam up from the sea, but they disappeared quickly."

"A few days ago?" Xia You feigned confusion. "When exactly? I left Fanba City about a week ago and didn't notice anything unusual."

"You've already left Fanba City?"

“Of course.” Xia You chuckled. “I’m a trainer on a journey, how could I stay in one place for too long? Besides, didn’t you say before that you wanted me to help you take a look? Since I didn’t find it, I naturally have to leave.”

The handsome man didn't sense anything unusual from Xia You's tone, and given their long-standing working relationship, he believed him.

"Alright, thank you for your hard work. From now on, we can investigate this matter ourselves."

After exchanging a few more words with him, Xia You hung up the phone.

However, he did not enter the restaurant immediately. Instead, he thought for a moment and then made a video call to A-Quan as well.

The phone rang for only a few seconds before being answered, revealing Ah Quan's pretty face.

From this perspective, Ah Quan should have already taken care of everything and is in a place with good signal.

As soon as the call connected, A-Quan's voice came through first: "I was planning to call you tomorrow, but you contacted me first. Is something wrong? Or is it..."

At this point, she winked and said slowly in a seductive tone, "...Just missing me?"

Before Xia You could say anything, Huo Yan's head squeezed in and appeared on the screen as well.

Just as she was about to say something to Xia You, her gaze suddenly swept downwards and she saw a faded hickey on Xia You's neck.

Fire Goose: "Stare—!"

Noticing her gaze, Xia You realized something and saw the 'strawberry mark' on the screen as well. She turned her neck awkwardly.

Sure enough, none of his women were simple...

And that guy Zhu Lan!

She even said she didn't pay attention to contraception in the morning, but she was still kissing him so passionately!

If she hadn't clung to me like an octopus, I wouldn't have been unable to get away!

Such obvious traces were left behind!

Ignoring Huo Yan's disapproving look, Xia You coughed lightly and asked A Quan, "How's things going on your end?"

A-Quan gave an 'OK' sign: "Everything is done. All the information and hidden dangers left by the plasma team have been erased. This destroyer is completely ours now. All that's left is to repaint it. Oh, right, we also need to give it a new name."

"Well done, so where are you now?"

"On a small island far from the mainland in the open sea, there is a small town where we are resting."

"Can the two of you handle all the work?"

"No problem. I've already gathered the team members who came with me here. With their help, we can operate this ship normally and use all its functions."

Once again, Xia You sighed in admiration at how reliable the two were, and then brought up that matter.

Do you know a woman named Linda?