Pokémon: Master System.

Let's go check out the apartment first.

…………

into the night.

Xiao Wanyu looked at Cresselia in front of her, a smile on her face. She took out a psychic energy cube, fed it to Cresselia's mouth, and gently stroked Cresselia's body at the same time.

Although this Cresselia has only just entered the Elite Four level and ranks last among Xiao Wanyu's Pokémon, as a legendary Pokémon, its growth potential is limitless and its future achievements will definitely be remarkable.

However, this Cresselia has a slight flaw in its personality; it is too timid.

Such a personality often prevents it from exerting its full strength in battle, so Xiao Wanyu must spend some time gradually correcting its personality and helping it build confidence.

…………

"Wanyu," Liu Yunxuan said, standing to the side and looking at Xiao Wanyu.

"Hmm. Yunxuan. What is it? Tell me." Xiao Wanyu's lazy voice rang out, as low, languid, and charming as ever, even making Liu Yunxuan, who was also a woman, feel a little moved.

Xiao Wanyu is truly an extremely charming woman. Her appearance, figure, and voice all exude a seductive charm. Especially in the past few days, Liu Yunxuan has noticed that Xiao Wanyu seems to have become even more charming.

"By the way, did you give the key to Xia Yu?"

"Yes. I gave it to him." Liu Yunxuan replied earnestly, "I gave it to him first thing this morning. If it had been any later, Xia Yu would have gone on a trip again."

When it came to travel, Xiao Wanyu's smile remained unchanged, but she was slightly irritated.

Liu Yunxuan had visited the Lin family seven days ago, but Xia Yu was already traveling at the time.

Xiao Wanyu couldn't help but inquire where Xia Yu was going on vacation, how long she was going, and who she was going with.

The answer she received only made Xiao Wanyu more agitated.

"Did he say anything?" Xiao Wanyu asked.

“He…didn’t say anything.” Liu Yunxuan paused slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then continued, “After Xia Yu got the keys, he went to see the apartment in the morning.”

Xiao Wanyu smiled. With Xia Yu's personality, there was no way he would refuse such a good thing: "Well, let the interior design company contact him as soon as possible."

“I’ve already contacted them. They met this afternoon and finalized the renovation plan.” Liu Yunxuan said somewhat speechlessly, “He even called me and asked me to supervise the construction and go to the site every day. Xia Yu also said he would pay the rent.”

Xia Yu's shamelessness left Liu Yunxuan speechless. He really didn't treat her like an outsider and started ordering her around.

Xiao Wanyu, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh. She could already imagine Xia Yu's desperate and persistent appearance, which was in line with Xia Yu's usual style of doing things.

"Forget it, don't take it to heart. Just check on the renovation progress whenever you have a spare moment each day; it won't take long," Xiao Wanyu said with a smile to Liu Yunxuan.

"........."

Just spoil him!

"Oh, right." Liu Yunxuan suppressed her speechlessness and put on a serious expression as she said, "The Pokémon Association just sent an urgent message."

"A secret realm has been suspected to have appeared in the sea area south of Yazhou City."

"The secret realm is shrouded in mist, the weather is snowy, and the sea is frozen."

According to the person involved, there should be extremely powerful Ice-type Pokémon in the secret realm, but they chose to escape immediately, so it is impossible to determine what Pokémon are in the secret realm.

At this point, Liu Yunxuan spoke up, "The Pokémon Association has issued a mission requiring at least two Elite Four members to travel to the waters off Yazhou City to explore a secret realm. Do you want to accept this mission? Upon completion, each Elite Four member will receive 15% of the secret realm's shares, the person who provided the information will receive 10%, and the remainder will go to the Association."

"Forget it." Xiao Wanyu shook her head and said, "I just recently subdued Cresselia, and I'm busy training it. I don't have time. Besides, this share is a bit low. Let the new Elite Four handle it."

“Wanyu.” Liu Yunxuan’s tone became serious and earnest as she spoke: “Actually, I think there might be something else going on with this mission.”

"Huh?" With Xiao Wanyu's intelligence, she realized what Liu Yunxuan meant after hearing what she said.

Remembering that Xia Yu had been traveling in Yazhou City recently, she frowned and asked, "Are you saying that this matter is very likely related to Xia Yu?"

“Hmm.” Liu Yunxuan nodded: “The information was provided by the He family of Yazhou. When Xia Yu went to Yazhou for tourism, it was He Wenbin, the second young master of the He family, who received him. He also specially found a Champion-level trainer, Chen Chengen, nicknamed Old Chen. The two Champion-level trainers accompanied him.”

"The He family?" Xiao Wanyu asked, frowning. She had heard of the He family before; they were shipping tycoons. The previous head of the He family had served as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of South China. Although their strength wasn't top-tier, they were considered a powerful force in Yazhou City. "How did they get in touch with Xia Yu?"

"He Wenbin and Xia Yu's older brother Xia Luo are sworn brothers." Liu Yunxuan had clearly prepared well before reporting the news, and blurted out the relationship between the Xia family and the He family.

"I understand." Xiao Wanyu nodded.

"Should we accept this mission?" Liu Yunxuan asked.

"I don't know." Xiao Wanyu smiled.

"........."

"Do you know or not?" Liu Yunxuan couldn't help but ask.

"Then shall I refuse for you?"

“No rush.” Xiao Wanyu waved her hand, then picked up her phone: “Although I don’t know whether I should take this task, Xia Yu, the person involved, definitely knows. Why don’t we just call him and ask?”

"And I suspect that if your information is correct, this secret realm is definitely related to Xia Yu, and he might even be the one behind it."

Xiao Wanyu smiled charmingly, took out her phone, and dialed Xia Yu's number.

Chapter 338 The Plan to Subdue Laplace

Because of the Zishan Villa incident, Xia Yu's travel plans had to be postponed again, and she could only depart tomorrow.

"Dudu."

As Xia Yu lay in bed, pondering her travel plans for the next two months, the phone rang.

"Xiao Tianwang".

Looking at the name on the caller ID, Xia Yu felt inexplicably guilty. This was the first time the two of them had contacted each other by phone since that incident.

To accept or not to accept, that is a philosophical question.

Then, Xia Yu didn't know how to face Xiao Wanyu.

If I don't answer, it's like I'm beholden to someone who's taken my money and then turned my back on me. I just took their keys this morning, and now if I don't answer the phone, it's like I'm a scumbag who takes advantage of you and then turns my back on you.

I, Xia Yu, am a righteous gentleman; how could I do such a thing?

After hesitating for a few seconds, Xia Yu decisively answered the phone. He lowered his voice and tried to make it sound serious, but his voice trembled slightly, revealing his nervousness: "Hello."

"Xia Yu."

Xiao Wanyu, on the other end of the phone, was just as nervous as Xia Yu.

However, both of them pretended to be calm and talked about business in a serious manner, avoiding any mention of what happened that night.

"Yes. What is it, King Xiao?"

Xia Yu's way of addressing her revealed a sense of unfamiliarity, directly reverting from "Aunt Xiao" to "King Xiao".

Similarly, Xiao Wanyu also calls Xia Yu by his real name, instead of Xiao Yu.

"I have something important to discuss with you." Xiao Wanyu's tone was serious and businesslike: "The Pokémon Association recently issued a mission. A secret realm has been suspected to have appeared in the sea area near Yazhou City. The Pokémon Association needs at least two Elite Four members to explore it. Upon completion of the mission, you will receive 15% of the secret realm's shares."

"I heard that you and Long Yanning were traveling in that area a few days ago, so I came to ask if you know the details."

When Xiao Wanyu mentioned Long Yanning's name, she unconsciously emphasized it, making Xia Yu on the other end of the phone feel inexplicably guilty.

Wait a minute, Teacher Long was the one who arrived first, so why should I feel guilty?

What's wrong with me? Why do I feel so guilty whenever someone asks me?

I am a righteous person, upright and honest, and I have nothing to fear.

…………

Hearing Xiao Wanyu's words, Xia Yu also fell into deep thought.

He was just worrying about how to deal with the Gigantamax Lapras in the secret realm when, unexpectedly, he found a perfect solution.

Xiao Wanyu is practically a hired thug delivered right to our doorstep!

It would be difficult for Xia Yu to defeat Super Gigantamax Laplace on his own, but with Xiao Wanyu's help, the situation would be different.

However, fighting in the deep sea still requires Water-type Pokémon. It seems that Xiao Wanyu only has one Primarina that can unleash its full power in the water. The strength of other Pokémon will be affected to some extent when fighting in the water.

If only he could persuade Tan Yongsen, the "King of Waterways" in Southwest China, to help him. Unfortunately, he and Tan Yongsen were not really acquainted.

…………

"I know some things, but not much," Xia Yu said to Xiao Wanyu after thinking for a moment. "I suggest you don't accept this mission."

"Okay. I understand." Hearing Xia Yu's words, Xiao Wanyu immediately understood that this secret realm was definitely related to Xia Yu, and it was most likely his doing: "Then I won't accept it."

"Hmm..." Xia Yu was slightly taken aback when he heard Xiao Wanyu's words. It was the first time he had ever seen Xiao Wanyu so obedient.

In the past, wouldn't Xiao Wanyu have pressed for answers, constantly testing and probing her, trying to gauge her reaction?

Ah, women. They really do change once they get their own bodies.

This made Xia Yu slightly uncomfortable: "Aren't you going to ask why?"

“Then you tell me,” Xiao Wanyu said seriously.

"I don't want to say," Xia Yu said with a haughty expression.

Hearing Xia Yu's words, Xiao Wanyu on the other end of the phone couldn't help but smile: "Tell me about it, Xia Yu~"

"Alright, since you've been begging me, I'll reluctantly tell you."

“I think the investment and return for this mission are disproportionate. Let’s not even talk about whether the two Four Heavenly Kings can complete the mission. Just getting into the secret realm is a troublesome matter. We don’t know how we entered the secret realm that day. After that, He Wenbin tried to re-enter the secret realm several times, but failed. There must be some special means involved.”