Pokémon: Master System.

Qualification: Champion level

Characteristic: Spirit Creator

Skill:? ? ?

Indeedee is a very special Pokémon, and one of the few that shows a huge difference between genders. Not only do they differ in appearance, but their abilities and move sets also differ.

Male Indeedee are offensively oriented, with higher speed and special attack, but weaker defenses. Also, only male Indeedee can learn the moves "I'll do it again" and "Please wait."

Female Indeedee are more supportive, with higher HP and both defenses, but slightly weaker special attack and speed. Also, only female Indeedee can learn moves like Baton Pass and Follow Me.

Xia Yu's team is almost entirely composed of attackers, with only Nombat being a semi-support. Therefore, what he needs most are support-type Pokémon, and the appearance of Indeedee is a godsend.

Indeedee can learn many moves such as Heal Pulse, Reflect, Light Screen, Calm Mind, Baton Pass, Aromatherapy, Heal Wish, Substitute, and Safeguard. It can also temporarily act as a special attacker in critical moments, making it a very versatile Pokémon.

Of course, there is another reason why Xia Yu loves this particular Pokémon so much: its ability is Psychic, which creates a Psychic Terrain for a period of time after it enters the battle. Another Pokémon with this ability is Tapu Lele, an Alolan legendary Pokémon, so the value of this ability is self-evident.

It is precisely because of this noble characteristic, coupled with its rich pool of support skills, that Aissagi has consistently maintained a high usage rate in battles.

Finally, with the addition of the very good-looking Esper, Xia Yu became more and more satisfied with the elf egg, and couldn't put it down.

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New Year's Eve.

Last night, after receiving a mysterious phone call, Long Fan only called Long Yanning to say that he might not be coming back for the Chinese New Year this year, and then left the Dragon Realm overnight.

Long Yanning seemed to be used to this kind of thing. Although she didn't say much, Xia Yu could still see the disappointment in her eyes.

In the snow, the sun rises, and its warm and gentle rays shine into the yard.

Xia Yu's Pokémon had just finished training and were preparing to return to the Lin family for the New Year. Looking at Long Yanning, who looked dejected, Xia Yu felt a pang of heartache for her.

Teacher Long lost her mother at a young age and relied on Long Fan for support. As one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the capital, Long Fan was always busy with official duties and business trips were commonplace, often leaving Long Yan Ning alone at home. Fortunately, Long Yan Ning had Pokémon to keep her company, otherwise she might have developed some strange personality traits.

"Teacher Long, why don't you come with me to my grandparents' house for the New Year?" Xia Yu couldn't bear to think of Teacher Long spending the New Year alone in the Dragon Realm, so he extended an invitation to Long Yan Ning.

Although he wouldn't be returning to Xishu Province for the New Year, since he was in the capital, he would definitely be going back to the Lin family.

Moreover, his maternal grandparents had called him several times a few days ago to urge him to come back for the family reunion, but his uncle secretly sent him a message telling him to come back later.

If Xia Yu goes back too early, her grandfather might ask her to meet some girls her age. To put it mildly, he wants her to make some friends; to put it bluntly, he wants her to go on blind dates.

Although Xia Yu is only eighteen years old and it is a bit too early for him to go on blind dates, for many of the elites in this world, arranged marriages are a very normal thing, especially for Elite Four level trainers and above.

No one's resources and wealth come from thin air; only marriage between people of equal social standing can ensure the prosperity of a family.

As for marrying a commoner trainer? Nobody wants to be a philanthropist and use their own resources and wealth to help the poor.

Old Lin shared the same mindset; otherwise, he wouldn't have opposed Xia Yong and Lin Xuemei's marriage back then. Now that Xia Yong is a parent, he can understand Old Lin's perspective. Or perhaps it's precisely because he has experienced the difficulty of accumulating resources and wealth that he hopes to find a wife of equal social standing for Xia Yu.

Marrying someone of equal social standing is not always a bad thing.

Faced with his enthusiastic grandfather, Xia Yu dared not refuse, but he also did not have time to consider the matter, so he could only use the excuse of staying in the secret realm for training to postpone it for the time being.

My uncle told me that as the year draws to a close, the number of people visiting the Lin family has been so high that they've worn down the doorstep. My grandfather has been beaming with joy lately, and he's even humming a little tune as he walks.

Before Xia Yu became famous, his grandfather tried to introduce him to potential partners, but almost everyone refused as soon as his grandfather mentioned that Xia Yu was his grandson. Only when he offered to give up 10% of the shares of the Grass Insect Secret Realm as a betrothal gift did people become willing to talk.

However, as Xia Yu developed the corresponding actions for Z-Moves and his own Z-Crystal, and recently became famous in battles, many people saw Xia Yu as a promising young man.

More and more people are taking the initiative to approach the Lin family, willing to form marriage alliances. Among them are some well-known and prestigious families, and they have made it clear that they do not need any betrothal gifts, but are simply interested in Xia Yu as a person.

Hearing this, Old Master Lin was overjoyed and kept urging Xia Yu to come back quickly.

Xia Yu could usually postpone it, but he had to go back on New Year's Eve.

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Xia Yu looked at Long Yanning and invited her to come home with him for the New Year. If his master were here, Xia Yu wouldn't have invited her. After all, although it was just the two of them, father and daughter, they were still a family.

However, Long Fan went on a business trip again, leaving Long Yan Ning all alone in the secret realm. She had no one to talk to, so it would be better for her to go back with him and have some fun.

"Forget it. They're all your family, I'd better not go." Hearing Xia Yu's invitation, Long Yan Ning's eyes lit up, but her gaze quickly dimmed again. Xia Yu's whole family was celebrating the New Year, why should she go and join in the fun? It would spoil the atmosphere for their whole family.

"It's alright, go ahead." Xia Yu noticed the glint in Long Yan Ning's eyes. He knew that Teacher Long was probably afraid of causing him trouble. "You're all alone here, and besides, Master isn't here. Why don't you come back with me? The New Year should be celebrated with the atmosphere of the New Year, and it's best to have the whole family together."

"Besides, Master and Grandpa have such a good relationship, it's no problem for you to go," Xia Yu continued to persuade, "Let's go."

"Ya~" Ya Ya ran to Long Yan Ning's side at some point, affectionately tugging at Long Yan Ning's trouser leg, wanting her to walk with her master.

"I think... forget it." Long Yanning hesitated, then shook her head again. It was the New Year, and she couldn't possibly go home with Xia Yu for the holiday. "I'd better not go, so as not to cause you any trouble... Hey, Xia Yu, what are you doing?"

"Hello, Grandma. My master is away on a business trip, and Teacher Long is alone in the secret realm right now. I asked her to come to our house for the New Year." Xia Yu picked up the phone and said with a smile, "She definitely wants to come. She's too shy to say anything now. We'll leave right away. Grandma, Teacher Long likes spicy food, so prepare some of her favorite dishes for her."

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Chapter 177 Reunion

Long Yanning stood awkwardly in front of the door, her face adorned with exquisite makeup, glamorous yet not seductive. Perhaps because she was meeting Xia Yu's elders today, her attire had abandoned her usual aloofness, opting instead for a more innocent and cute style. The sudden change in style was surprisingly beautiful, catching Xia Yu's eye. It turned out that even a mature and sophisticated woman could pull off a cute look.

Wait a minute, Xia Yu couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if Teacher Long wore a cute cosplay outfit? An Ultraman suit? A Spider-Man suit? Just thinking about it makes me excited.

"Dong dong."

Xia Yu knocked on the door, and someone quickly came to open it.

The gatekeeper was a man in his thirties, Lin Xueyun's son, Xia Yu's cousin, Lin Yueheng.

"Xiaoyu is back. Come in." Lin Yueheng is thirty-three years old, unmarried, and owns a bar. When he saw Long Yanning standing next to Xia Yu, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Yanning is here too. After Xiaoyu made the call, Grandma has been looking forward to your arrival. Come in and sit down, it's cold outside."

"Yeah. Thank you."

Long Yanning was clearly a little reserved. Looking at the large family in the house, she followed Xia Yu shyly, like a newlywed bride.

Because it was Chinese New Year, the whole family came together.

Mr. Lin and Mr. Qin.

The eldest uncle, Lin Xueyun, and his wife, Wang Shuqiong; the youngest uncle, Lin Xueyang, and his wife, He Qinqin.

Lin Xueyun's eldest son is Lin Yueheng, her second daughter is Lin Yuejun, and her third son is Lin Yuejing.

Lin Xueyang's eldest son is Lin Yueyu, and his second son is Lin Yueyao.

With the addition of the nanny, Sister Li, the whole family made it quite lively.

"Yan Ning, you're here. Come and talk to me, it's been so long since I've seen you." Grandma Qin looked at Long Yan Ning, quickly reached out, pulled her to sit on the sofa, and asked about everyday matters.

Long Yanning had never encountered such a situation before. She sat on the sofa, feeling uneasy, her back straight and dignified, her fair and slender fingers clutching the hem of her clothes, constantly casting pleading glances at Xia Yu.

Xia Yu returned her a bright smile, then cheerfully went to the kitchen to grab something to eat. It was so nice having Teacher Long around; he could take the heat for her, otherwise she'd be constantly pressured by her grandparents to get married.

Watching Xia Yu leave, Long Yan felt resentful. She glanced at Xia Yu's back with a reproachful look, but could only grit her teeth and deal with the situation before her.

"Yan Ning, relax, make yourself at home. Have some fruit." Grandma Qin asked with a smile, "I remember you haven't been in a relationship yet, have you?"

"No." Hearing the topic turn to romance, Long Yan Ning instinctively tensed up and replied stiffly.

"Yan Ning, you need to hurry. When I was your age, I already had two children." Old Mrs. Qin held Long Yan Ning's hand and said softly, "Long Tian Wang only has you as his daughter. I heard from Xue Yang that Long Tian Wang has been waiting to hold his grandson for a long time."

Qin Lao's words made the inexperienced Long Yan Ning blush slightly, making her look quite adorable: "Qin Lao, I haven't even been in a relationship yet, it's too early to talk about these things."

"It's getting late." Old Qin sighed suddenly. "Yan Ning, Long Tianwang has it tough too. You should be understanding. He has to go out on missions during the New Year. It's too hard for him. Yan Ning, if you ask me, you should come to the Lin family whenever Long Tianwang isn't around during holidays. Just have Xiao Yu tell him in advance. It's just a matter of adding an extra set of chopsticks."

Faced with the enthusiastic Old Madam Qin, Long Yanning was flattered and blushed slightly, completely overwhelmed: "Old Madam Qin, this is too much trouble for you."

"No trouble at all," Old Mrs. Qin said firmly. "Our two families have such a good relationship, and Long Fan is Xiao Yu's mentor. You are also his teacher in the training class. We should visit each other more often."

"Yan Ning, after the New Year I'll introduce you to a few young people so you can get to know them better." Old Mrs. Qin didn't give Long Yan Ning a chance to speak at all and took on the role of matchmaker on her own: "Don't worry, I'll vet them for you in advance. They are all very outstanding young people, with impeccable character, appearance, and family background."

Seeing that Old Madam Qin was getting more and more excited, Long Yanning quickly waved her hand and refused, "Old Madam Qin, no need. I don't want to be in a relationship for the time being."

When fate brings you together, it doesn't matter whether you want to or not.

"That's right!" Xia Yu came out carrying a plate with some cold dishes and hot braised dishes, intending to let Teacher Long have something to eat first. Just then, she overheard the two of them talking: "Love is like taking a dump. When you don't have it, no matter how hard you try, it's useless. When it comes, you can't stop it."

Hearing Xia Yu's analogy, Long Yan Ning's lips curled up slightly, and she rolled her eyes at Xia Yu.

Grandma Qin was also amused and scolded Xia Yu a couple of times with a laugh: "What are you talking about during the New Year? Yan Ning, don't listen to Xiao Yu's nonsense."

Xia Yu turned his gaze to the two of them. He saw that Old Qin was sitting on the sofa with Long Yanning, talking in hushed tones and laughing from time to time. Long Yanning's fair skin was flushed with a faint blush under the light, and she looked extremely beautiful and charming.

The only thing that annoyed Xia Yu was that her cousin Lin Yueheng had somehow come over and sat on the short sofa next to her, listening to Long Yanning and Old Lady Qin talking.

When Xia Yu came out, Long Yan Ning's gaze fell on him, and she kept blinking at him as if she had been kidnapped.

Looking at Teacher Long like this, Xia Yu found her even more adorable. She never expected that Teacher Long could have such a girlish side.

He walked directly to the other side of Long Yanning and sat down right next to her, blocking the way between Lin Yueheng and Long Yanning.

"Teacher Long, please eat something first. We'll go feed the Pokémon together later."

"No need, I'm not hungry. Let's go now, Elder Qin, we'll go feed the Pokémon first and come back later," Long Yanning quickly said.

"Alright, you can go ahead. It's almost time to eat, so hurry up." Old Mrs. Qin didn't stop them anymore.

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After leaving the house, the two fed all the Pokémon and then took a walk in the backyard.

Long Yanning hugged the cotton ball to her chest, putting her hands inside the fluffy cotton as a hand warmer.

"How are you feeling?" Xia Yu's voice rang out: "What were you guys talking about just now? Why did you bring up fate?"

Long Yanning couldn't help but roll her eyes at Xia Yu: "Old Qin said he would introduce me to a few young people."