I caught a Pokémon

"So that's how it is!" Maya couldn't help but say. "We always felt that our movements weren't perfect, but we didn't know where the problem lay. After hearing what Miss Hikari said, we understand now!"

Mizuki nodded in agreement: "Thank you so much, Ms. Hikari, these suggestions are so helpful to us."

Xiao Guang was a little embarrassed by the praise and scratched his head: "You're welcome. I'm just telling you what I know."

As the manager, Qianli reacted the fastest. She smiled and said, "Then could Miss Xiaoguang also give us a demonstration, so we can witness a truly professional performance?"

Her suggestion was immediately supported by the three lead actors.

Seeing that they were all looking at him, Xiao Guang didn't hesitate and nodded. He and Bogarman next to him then used the props in the training room to put on a simple performance.

Although there was no background music, lighting, and the stage was very simple, and she didn't even change her clothes, this didn't pose a challenge for Xiao Guang.

Her hard training on weekdays helped her to better showcase herself at this time.

These simple movements were enough to make the people in front of him nod in approval.

When the performance ended, the group applauded and praised it.

"This is truly eye-opening! I never imagined that Miss Xiaoguang would have such a solid foundation at such a young age!"

"Yes, that's really amazing!"

Xiao Guang quickly waved his hand: "Actually, my basic skills are nothing special. I'm better at battles. The real expert is Xiao Yao. Her basic skills are really solid. Xiao Yao is the one who defeated me in the finals. She's also Xia You's travel companion in the Sinnoh region!"

The most deadly form of showing off is the subtle kind.

Although Xia You did nothing, through Xiao Guang's words, he made these people realize that not only was he powerful, but even his companions were extraordinary!

The person who defeated Xiaoguang was actually Xia You's former companion?

Several people looked at each other.

That's really true...

Feeling admiration once again, Chihaya turned her gaze to the other two people beside Xia You.

Since Xiaoguang is already so amazing, then... are they also extraordinary?

Although she knew it was presumptuous, Chihaya still asked, "Do these two people have any other identities?"

Xia You had no intention of showing off, as it would make her seem low-class, like she was deliberately flaunting something.

But since the other party asked, it would seem like I'm deliberately hiding something if I don't explain.

He shook his head, then pointed to Yami and introduced her: "Yami was also a trainer, but that was in the past. Now she has given up her trainer status and has been traveling with me."

With just one sentence, one can realize that Yami is someone who would give up her career to travel with Xia You.

This made them feel a little strange.

Why would someone with such a person by their side have a previous rumored relationship with Karuno?

And after such a scandal broke, this woman was still willing to travel with him?

Is this man really that charismatic?

They had to admit that Xia You was indeed very handsome, and seemed to exude a charm that attracted them.

But that's not the only reason why this woman is so devoted to him, is it?

After introducing Yami, Xia You turned to Makomo: "Makomo is also from your Unova region. She comes from Sanyo City and is a Pokémon professor."

Professor Pokémon!?

It goes without saying how respected Pokémon are in this world.

Even if he researches some very niche project, he is still a PhD and has a very high status.

Especially considering how young he is, his future is truly limitless...

And this PhD student actually traveled with Xia You...

This made them think more highly of Xia You.

Is it his charm that he can bring along a PhD student on a trip?

Putting all that aside, after the critique, Maya said to Xia You with a hint of pleading, "Mr. Xia You, thank you for letting Miss Xiaoguang give us the critique, but we still want to have a match with you, even if it's just to get some guidance from you. We want to see for ourselves what a true combat powerhouse looks like!"

Mizuki and Shion quickly echoed, their eyes full of earnestness: "Please, Mr. Xia You!"

Putting aside Xia You's teammates and scandals, she is one of the most powerful trainers in the world, so they naturally don't want to miss such an opportunity.

Looking into the sincere eyes of the three people, Xia You sighed inwardly.

To be honest, these three are so weak that even if they were to battle Dawn, they would have no chance of winning, let alone their weakest Pokémon.

It's beyond a waste of talent for me to personally guide them.

It's like using a cannon to shoot ants.

However, he did not refuse, but nodded: "Okay, but I will not specifically teach you any moves or tactics. The meaning of combat lies in your own understanding. You need to find your own shortcomings in the battle. Of course, you can all come at me together."

"We understand!" the three said in unison, their faces full of excitement.

Chihaya smiled and stepped aside, gesturing for them to continue: "Then I won't disturb you any longer. Have a proper sparring session."

Xia You nodded, slowly took out a Pokémon Ball, and gently tossed it. A flash of blue light appeared, and the black Greninja landed steadily on the training field.

For a moment, the people opposite were all attracted by Greninja's figure.

It was entirely black, except for some areas that were a different color. Its tall and straight figure exuded a cold and mysterious aura.

"Wow! What kind of Pokémon is that?" Maya exclaimed first, her eyes sparkling as she stared at the black Greninja. "It's all black, it looks so cool!"

Mizuki couldn't help but exclaim, "He really is handsome, just like a ninja!"

Although Ziyin was a woman of few words, her eyes were filled with amazement. She nodded slightly and said, "It is indeed very special, with a strong aura."

Sincere praises flowed continuously into the ears of the black Greninja.

The once cool animal now had slightly reddened ear tips, its eyes were somewhat evasive, and it subconsciously lowered its head, even its aura seemed to have weakened a bit.

This was the first time it had ever been praised so directly, and it actually got a little shy!

This is extremely rare!

It seems that even Pokémon can't resist the simultaneous praise from several beautiful women.

Xia You couldn't help but smile as she looked at Greninja's shy expression. After clearing her throat, she said, "Greninja, play with these Pokémon for a bit. Be careful not to hurt them."

Greninja raised its head, responded softly, regained its composure, its eyes became serious, and its aura once again spread out.

Seeing that Xia You was getting down to business, Maya, Mizuki, and Ziyin also put away their amazement and commanded their Pokémon to stand in front of Greninja, preparing for battle with equally serious expressions.

"Chino, prepare for battle!"

"Go, Miss Skirt!"

"Rosredo, this opponent is not easy, we must be careful!"

Chihaya crossed her arms, a smile on her face, lost in thought.

Xia You didn't pay any attention to him. Seeing that both sides were ready, the battle officially began.

Perhaps they lacked the necessary skills, but they were from the same opera company and were also three close friends.

Once the battle began, the three worked in perfect unison, issuing commands simultaneously.

Cinnamoroll launched the first attack, leaping nimbly towards Greninja. Lady Skirt released a large number of petals, forming a barrier, while simultaneously unleashing a Petal Dance at Greninja. Roserade controlled Vine Whip, attacking from both sides in an attempt to restrict Greninja's movements.

Despite being attacked from three sides, Xia You remained calm and simply said, "Greninja, Water Gun, dodge the attack."

Greninja nimbly dodged the attacks of the vine whips and petals, while simultaneously spitting out a powerful water jet that accurately struck Chinchilla.

Chinchilla hurriedly dodged, but was still hit by the aftershock of the water gun, and staggered a few steps.

In the ensuing battle, Xia You did not use any complicated tactics. He simply issued commands to dodge and attack, allowing Greninja to calmly deal with the three's attacks using its own speed and strength.

Meanwhile, Maya and her two companions tried their best, constantly adjusting their tactics in an attempt to find Greninja's weakness. However, whether it was Cinnamoroll's agility, Miss Misty's grace, or Roserade's precision, they all seemed powerless in the face of Greninja's absolute strength.

They gradually discovered that Xia You's battles, though seemingly simple, were perfectly timed, with no wasted effort and precise suppression of their attacks. This allowed them to clearly feel the gap between themselves and the stronger opponents during the battles.

That's incredibly strong!

Is this the power of this man?

Chapter 1393 The Mindset of a First Wife

Xia You did not rush to end the battle. Instead, under the fierce attack of the three Pokémon, he adopted an evasive tactic and launched appropriate counterattacks to prevent the three Pokémon from getting too comfortable.

It's clear that Xia You really went easy on her.

Even so, Maya, Mizuki, and Shion were still somewhat flustered.

Needless to say, Greninja is incredibly agile, fast, and jumps high. It can also use Shadow Clone and Substitute, so they have absolutely no way to deal with it.

They couldn't hit it, and they couldn't catch it. Even when the three of them joined forces to block it, Greninja still managed to escape.

Just like a rain frog, slippery and wet, completely impossible to catch.

After playing for a while longer, seeing that all three Pokémon were panting heavily, Xia You knew it was time to end the game.

"Greninja, use Shadow Clone Jutsu, then use Water Shuriken."

At his command, Greninja instantly created multiple clones, densely surrounding the three Pokémon, before condensing into a giant Water Shuriken, which accurately struck them.

The three Pokémon had no way to avoid being hit at the same time, and all of them lost their ability to battle in the explosion of the Water Shuriken.

After the battle ended, Xia You recalled Greninja and looked at the three who looked disappointed yet full of gains. He said in a calm tone, "Your teamwork is very good, and your Pokémon are also excellent, but you lack practical experience. You focus too much on the flashy moves and neglect the practicality of the moves. You should have felt the gap in the battle just now. Learn from it and practice more in actual battles in the future. Your strength will improve very quickly."

To be honest, Xia You has been quite kind.

If such guidance were considered a lesson, then given his current status and influence, the cost would be extremely high.

Maya and the other two naturally knew this as well.

They put away their Pokémon, bowed deeply to Xia You, and said sincerely, "Thank you, Mr. Xia You! We understand, and we will definitely practice hard from now on!"

Chihaya stepped forward with a smile, her face full of satisfaction: "Thank you so much, Mr. Xia You. Today's sparring session was a truly valuable experience for them!"

Xia You shook her head: "No need to be polite, after all, this is what we agreed on."

Although the battle ended and the three of them suffered a crushing defeat, there was no disappointment on Maya's face. Instead, their gazes toward Xia You were filled with even more admiration.

He was truly impressed and gradually began to admire Xia You.

Chihaya stepped forward with a smile, holding a camera in her hand, and said in a warm and polite tone: "Mr. Xia You, ladies, thank you for your guidance. May I take a few photos with you as a memento? It will also help us remember this special experience."

Maya and the other two also showed hopeful expressions.

Xia You glanced at them, then nodded gently without refusing, "Okay."

After all, the group photo was something we had anticipated yesterday.

Chihaya immediately made arrangements, first having Natsumi, Yami, Makomo, Hikari, and Maya, along with their Pokémon, take a group photo in the center of the training field in the training room.

The people in the photo all have gentle smiles, and the atmosphere looks very harmonious.

Then, Maya and the other two exchanged glances, their faces showing a mixture of shyness and anticipation. Maya mustered her courage and asked, "Mr. Xia You, could we... perhaps take a few photos with you alone?"

Seeing the earnest looks in their eyes, Xia You didn't make things difficult for them and replied calmly, "Okay."

Upon hearing this, the three were overjoyed and quickly surrounded Xia You. They took out their phones and first took a photo with Xia You. Then, they kept adjusting the angle and changing their poses to take individual photos of themselves with Xia You.

Xia You was like a puppet forced to perform, being dragged to different places by them, with an unchanging smile on her face.

In contrast to her, Maya and the other two were very excited and seemed to enjoy it immensely.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Chihaya was also taking photos. She deliberately chose several tricky angles, especially when taking a group photo of Xia You and the three of them alone. She specifically captured Xia You's expression as she spoke, and the camera was slightly tilted, making Xia You's gentle smile look exceptionally clear. It even looked a bit more intimate, and it was impossible to tell that it was just a normal commemoration of a friendly sparring match.

After the photo shoot was over, Chihaya smiled and put away her camera, warmly inviting, "Mr. Natsumi, ladies, it's already noon. We've prepared a sumptuous lunch, and we would be grateful if you could stay and have lunch with us. It's our way of thanking you for your guidance and exchange today. All the ingredients are freshly purchased, and there are also snacks made by our troupe. We guarantee they will suit your tastes!"

Xia You never considered refusing.

After all, Xiaoguang and I had put in some effort, so it was only right that we get to eat something good.

"Then I'll have to trouble you."

Chihaya immediately smiled and led the group to the manor's restaurant. Under her guidance, and accompanied by Maya and the other two, the group arrived at a rather luxurious restaurant.

The restaurant was elegantly and warmly decorated, with a long table laden with a variety of dishes, including tender roasted meat, refreshing vegetable salads, exquisite seafood dishes, and all sorts of desserts and drinks. The aroma was irresistible, and Xiao Guang's eyes lit up.

During the meal, Maya and the other two would occasionally ask Xia You for tips on actual combat techniques, and Xia You would patiently answer them one by one. Occasionally, she would also chat with them about interesting stories from dojos in various places. Yami and Makomo would chat with Chihaya while eating, while Hikari would focus on the food and occasionally feed a small piece of snack to Piplup on her shoulder. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

After lunch, Xia You got up and said goodbye.