I beg you female trainers to give me money even if you lose!

"Foretos! Ironhead!"

Brock used his last Pokémon swap attempt and ended up getting Omastar, although his Iron Head reduced his health bar by 25%.

—But it also triggered the Shatter Armor property.

“This situation seems familiar,” Yang Xiying couldn’t help but say. This time, the opponent was Forretos, who could completely kill him.

“Yes, surfing!” Xiao Gang nodded, and he even scored twice, while Yang Xiying made an emergency substitution at this moment.

This time it was a giant vine, and surfing only did 15% damage to it. Yang Xiying gave the order at that moment!

"Giant Vine! Giga Drain!" Omastar is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon, which is at a significant disadvantage against Grass-type Pokémon!

This shot was a direct hit! The Omanyte was unable to fight back, and the remaining Aerodactyls on the other side were already weakened...

Yang Xiying wins!

P.S.: It's taken me this long...

P.S.: A new Monster Hunter game! But it'll be released in 2025, ughhhh! There are only two Chinese games I want to buy in 2024…

NO.121 Visiting Officer Jenny's house!

"If it weren't for the fact that you don't have any Pokémon above level 50, Yang, you probably could have taken down this level 3 gym challenge too."

After the battle, amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Yang Xiying walked up to Xiao Gang, who couldn't help but sigh in amazement.

In this match, he was almost completely dominated by his opponent and led by the nose for a short period of time, to the point that he felt that his opponent was the gym leader.

Could it be that they have some connection to Pallet Town? Everyone who comes out of there is an extraordinary individual!

"The result is uncertain without an actual competition. After all, the level two challenge is not considered Mr. Xiaogang's full strength."

Yang Xiying responded with a smile.

"That's true, but you give me the feeling of being a strong person. You were able to discern the characteristics of Omanyte in a short time."

"When facing it, it even knows how to replace Forretress with Slowpoke," Omanyte is an extinct Pokémon.

Obtaining it now is no easy feat, so this Pokémon, like Porygon, is not widely recognized, and its battle abilities are similarly limited.

Although its ability and base stats are listed in the Pokédex, that's like a dictionary; nobody actually memorizes it.

—I only take it out to look at it when I encounter it.

Therefore, Xiao Gang felt that Omastar was a good examiner, as it would broaden the horizons of many trainers.

There are even Rock-type Pokémon in this world that have the Water/Rock type, and some even go for Special Attack, so they don't blindly believe in type advantages and disadvantages.

Omastar can counter Ground/Grass/Steel types, which are super effective against Rock types, since it knows Ice, Water, and Ground-type moves.

Once they understand this, they will start to consider the Pokémon's base stats and abilities; Yang Xiying is an example of this.

Replacing Forretress with Slowbro clearly shows that Omastar is a Pokémon that focuses on Special Attack.

At the same level, Xiao Gang is certain that a single high-power water-type move, such as Hydro Pump, would be enough to send Forretos packing.

Although he didn't bring any high-powered water-attribute moves, since their accuracy was rather poor, he preferred to play it safe.

—If you can't hit, no matter how powerful the move is, it's useless.

Regardless, she managed to intimidate the other party, which further demonstrates Yang Xiying's composure, a quality essential for any trainer.

Therefore, even against someone at level three, his win rate is still very high.

"In short, this is proof of your successful challenge of the gym. The Grey Badge and the Rock Trap TM are now yours."

"With the gray badge, you've taken the first step into the Quartz Conference. You can also use battle points to buy higher-level items later."

The Pokémon League does supply items to trainers, but the types of items depend on the badges a trainer has acquired; the more badges a trainer has, the better the items they can buy.

Like the TuTu Helmet, you need to collect at least four badges, and you'll get a discount when you buy the first one.

Therefore, the fact that Yang Xiying could produce the TuTu Helmet already proves her status as a high-level trainer.

Of course, it's also possible that the other party is wealthy. Money is a versatile thing, but being wealthy also proves that their identity is not simple.

"Then there's the TM (Move Maker), which makes it easier for a Pokémon to learn a particular move."

Although trainers can let Pokémon train and learn on their own, having a TM can save them a lot of trouble.

"What I'm giving you is Rock Sealing. Although its power is only 60, it has a special effect of reducing the power of your phone by 100%."

"—It can be useful in many situations."

“Okay, I’ll accept these. Thank you very much for accepting my challenge,” Yang Xiying said, taking the dojo badge and a CD.

"You're too kind. Let's have another match when your Pokémon are all level 50 or higher. I'd also like to exchange battle tips with you sometime."

"Yes, I will, but I won't disturb Master Xiaogang's management of the dojo for now," Yang Xiying said as she took her leave.

—He should leave this place once the gym battle is over.

"See you."

……

"Mr. Yang, congratulations on passing the Level 1 and Level 2 Dojo trials," a familiar voice came from behind Yang Xiying as soon as he left the Dojo grounds.

“Oh, Miss Officer Jenny,” Yang Xiying turned her head and found the source of the voice, which was Officer Jenny who had come with her.

"I'm quite flattered that you've been watching me challenge the dojos."

"You can learn a lot from watching skilled trainers battle. Your strength is just as impressive as we saw yesterday."

Officer Jenny's lips curled into a smile.

"You flatter me. By the way, Officer Jenny, are you going straight to work? I'm planning to go back to the Pokémon Center and stay there."

Yang Xiying responded casually, then tentatively inquired about the woman's itinerary, since the guide had a rather strong impression of her introduction.

—He's a regular at the Pewter City Gym in order to get in touch with powerful trainers…

"It's only a little past two o'clock now, it's too early to go to your post, so it's no problem to give you a ride later."

“Let’s go,” she replied casually.

"Hey? Isn't this too much trouble for you?" Yang Xiying couldn't help but ask. The fact that the other party was willing to take her to the Dark Grey Gym was already a great favor.

Then send yourself back to the Pokémon Center. Hmm, you'll become more and more noticeable, even though Officer Jenny is dressed casually.

Even when wearing a sun hat, her signature green hair and beautiful face still make her recognizable.

“What’s the trouble?” Officer Jenny replied cheerfully. “Since you consider me a friend, it’s only reasonable for me to give you a ride.”

"...It's just that I feel a little embarrassed to have received so much help from Miss Officer Jenny."

Yang Xiying's expression was subtle. He seemed to have said something like that yesterday, but it was just something he said casually.

However, denying it now would be somewhat tactless and offensive.

"Haha, so you're just shy?" Officer Jenny smiled. "If you feel bad about it, then let's have a master duel."

"Anyway, there's still more than an hour left. Even if there's a Pokémon battle in the meantime, I won't be late."

If you lose, you'll be late even if you don't want to...

Yang Xiying's expression was subtle. The other side was showing their true intentions, but she couldn't just agree to their request!

"A duel between masters shouldn't be considered a thank you..."

"Why not? For me, getting off work is much more boring than going to work. Pokémon battles are a great way to kill time."

"It's just that I've been in Dark Grey City for a long time, and it's hard to find a suitable opponent right now, so Mr. Yang, why don't you keep me company?"

"Alright, after all, you're coming with me to challenge the Pewter Gym."

Yang Xiying nodded. It would be impolite to refuse again, even though she might be even more rude afterward...

"But I prefer a quieter place."

“No problem, I happen to know a suitable place,” Officer Jenny also noticed that Yang Xiying was becoming a little uncomfortable because of the large number of people around her.

—So she can still be understanding of the other person.

"...You mean your home is a suitable place?" Yang Xiying, who had finally followed Officer Jenny to the front of the rented house, had a subtle expression on her face.

—This is the suitable place Officer Jenny mentioned.

PS: According to the bounty data, I owe 26 chapters. I will write four more chapters before morning.

NO.122 Invite the enemy into the trap!

"That's right. All we need to do in a battle is open a different dimension with our trainer cards, so we can fight anywhere."

“My home is perfect for that. There’s no one else here but me, which fits your requirements, Mr. Yang.”

Officer Jenny responded as if it were perfectly natural.

“That’s true,” Yang Xiying agreed with Jun Sha’s reasoning, but being taken home by someone seemed somewhat familiar…

“I really didn’t expect you to bring me to your home,” he thought, imagining a quiet place like a park.

"After all, this place is close to the Pewter City Gym and my workplace, which makes it easier for me to squeeze out some time for Pokémon battles."

As Jun Sha said this, it was only 2:30 when she brought Yang Xiying back, and it would be an hour and a half before she had to go to work.

"And it's also convenient for you to resupply here. I have plenty of medicine at home to treat Pokémon injuries."

"Anyway, let's go inside first. We can change our shoes here."

“Okay,” Yang Xiying was led into the room by the other party. Jun Sha’s place was a shared apartment.

However, since it is daytime, no one is home, but anyone with a key can come and go as they please.

Upon arriving at Officer Jenny's room, I found it to be a fairly typical rental apartment, complete with a bathroom and kitchen, allowing guests to stay there.

Perhaps due to the seriousness of her profession, Officer Jenny's room was very tidy, but the various Pokémon plush toys placed in the corner were also quite cute.

"I'm sorry, we only have this little bit of coarse tea at home. It's a bit impolite to offer it to you like this."

As Yang Xiying looked around her living room, Miss Officer Jenny prepared tea and placed it and some snacks on the table.

“It’s alright, it’s just that I’m asking you to go to so much trouble for me in this battle,” Yang Xiying replied, shaking her head.

—The other side really takes good care of me.

"No, after seeing Mr. Yang and Mr. Xiao Gang fight, I wanted to ask you for some advice, but practical experience is more effective in teaching you."

"And I understand that it's a bit sudden to suddenly request a battle with you, Mr. Yang, since your Pokémon just finished challenging the gym."

Officer Jenny spoke with a smile.

"So you can use the medicine that's there as you please, and although the tea isn't very good, the snacks are quite delicious."

"Hmm, just smelling it makes it seem top-notch," the pastries served across the table were indeed tempting, and paired with tea, it would be a wonderful experience.

"Yes, don't be shy. You'll be able to give it your all after you've replenished your energy."

“Go all out… well, you’d better be prepared to be defeated by me,” Yang Xiying said, raising an eyebrow in a teasing tone.

He's now torn between letting her win or going all out. Letting her win is the best option, since he feels unrestrained to keep winning against women like this.

He embarked on a one-way journey of stamp collecting, but he could never accept defeat, so much so that he never practiced how to let his opponents win—that's a skill in itself.

Therefore, all I can do is give it my all and pray that the other side does have the ability to defeat me, otherwise I will become the sinner who delays the other side's work.

"Hey, bring it on. Is Mr. Yang worried that I can't accept failure? I'm mentally prepared for that."

“Even if you want more prize money or other rewards, I can give them to you,” Yang Xiying’s words brought a smile to Miss Officer Jenny’s face.

"Oh?" Yang Xiying raised an eyebrow. "Miss Officer Jenny, I would feel bad if I didn't win if you said that."

"...provided that Mr. Yang can really beat me," Officer Jenny's lips curled up, and the expression on the other side became as treacherous as it had been yesterday.

Is the other side thinking something naughty? But in the end, it should all be replaced by a bonus, right?