Pokémon: Master System.

If he wants money, he can guarantee that people will line up at his door every day to deliver money to him.

"My third condition is that I want an Alumina Steel Dragon. Its aptitude must be at least Champion level, but I won't make it too difficult for you. Of course, you can also give me a Champion-level Alumina Steel Dragon directly, which would fulfill the first and third conditions."

"The fourth condition is that I want the S-rank items: Broken Teapot, Damaged Teapot, Celebration Armor, Spell Armor, Spirit Cloth, and Perfect Stone..."

Xia Yu unleashed over a dozen items in one go. These items all shared a common characteristic: they were evolution items that could allow specific Pokémon to evolve.

Some of these items are almost non-existent in China and are only available overseas. That's why Xia Yu took this opportunity to ask for an exorbitant amount, trying to get a copy of all the S-level evolution items.

The second and third conditions weren't too unreasonable, but Meyer didn't even hesitate to refuse the fourth condition, saying without hesitation, "No, even I can't produce that many S-rank items."

“Champion Maye, how will you know you can’t do it if you don’t push yourself?” Xia Yu said with a smile. He was naturally unwilling to back down. With Andrew in his hands, he held the upper hand.

"You... how should I address you?" Meyer asked, suppressing her anger as she looked at Xia Yu.

Hearing Maye's question, Xia Yu's lips curled up slightly, and he said with a mischievous grin, "You can call me Sakaki."

Sakaki?

Meyer silently repeated the name in her heart. Although she knew that Sakaki was definitely a pseudonym, the name had a special meaning.

“Mr. Sakaki.” Meyer looked directly at Xia Yu and said calmly, “If you truly want the ransom, then I am willing to pay it. But if you are making such an outrageous demand without any sincerity, I would rather not have this son.”

"There are no cowards in the Rockefeller family!" Mayer's voice suddenly became loud and stern, as if he were speaking to Xia Yu, but also to Andrew: "Andrew, don't disgrace the Rockefeller family. Remember that you are a member of the Rockefeller family, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the British Empire!"

Hearing Maye's words, Andrew was slightly taken aback. In that instant, he seemed to recall his father's earnest teachings over the years. The timid and cowardly man suddenly seemed to have gained more conviction, and his eyes gradually became firm: "Father, the Rockefeller family is definitely not a coward."

Seeing this, Xia Yu frowned slightly. If Maye was really willing to give up her son Andrew, it wouldn't be a good thing for him to not get a single penny.

“Champion Maye, let’s take a few minutes to rest before we talk again.” Xia Yu decisively hung up the video call, then turned to Xiao Wanyu beside him and said, “Andrew has regained his fighting spirit. I’ll have the Pokémon give him some electrotherapy, and increase the intensity. Wait for me a moment.”

"..."

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"Darkness shrouds all things, but I will be the last ray of light in the darkness, shattering it with thunder!" Xia Yu's resounding voice rang out: "Go! Rotom, use your lightning!"

A moment later, Andrew's scream rang out, and the belief he had just built up was instantly destroyed.

"Ah! I don't want to die, I don't want to die!"

Chapter 392 Nineteenth Birthday

Just as Xia Yu was giving Andrew electrotherapy, Maye, after hanging up the video call, immediately stood up and asked the person next to her, "Have you located their position?"

"No...no." The staff member who kept operating the computer had sweat on his forehead. He was under great pressure and looked extremely nervous: "They have experts on their side. I can't find their location."

"I understand. Take your time investigating, just do your best." Mayer sighed inwardly and said expressionlessly, "Since they dared to call, they must be quite confident in themselves."

"Okay...okay, Champion Maye."

"Don't be nervous, just do your best."

Mayer's attitude was gentle. Then she walked to the window, looked at the drizzling rain outside, her expression serious and her brows furrowed.

What are the true identities of these three people? And what's the deal with that gigantic Laplace?

Mayer had too many unanswered questions in her mind.

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After that, Maye and Xia Yu negotiated for nearly an hour, and finally finalized the details and reached a preliminary agreement on the transaction.

After doing all this, Xia Yu and the other two left the basement and returned to the living room.

Walking inside the villa, Xia Yu stretched. After resolving a major issue, he was in a very good mood.

Just then, Xiao Wanyu suddenly turned to look at Xia Yu, her red lips parted slightly, and she asked softly, "What does Sakagi mean?"

Xiao Wanyu's question surprised Xia Yu slightly.

He didn't expect that Xiao Wanyu wasn't concerned about the ransom, but instead cared about the name "Sakagi" that Xia Yu casually mentioned, clearly more concerned about the meaning behind the name "Sakagi".

It has to be said that women are sometimes really strange creatures; their more emotional thinking makes them focus on things that are completely different from men.

"Uh... it's a nickname similar to 'Divine Coffin'," Xia Yu explained after thinking for a moment.

"Why did you choose this name?" Xiao Wanyu asked Xia Yu with curiosity, her eyes filled with a desire to explore.

“This is a very old story. Legend has it that in the Kanto region, there was a boy named Ash…” Xia Yu briefly described Ash’s story: “The biggest villainous organization was called Team Rainbow Rocket, and the leader of Team Rainbow Rocket was Giovanni.”

“How come I’ve never heard this story before?” Xiao Wanyu asked, frowning.

"Maybe it's not very famous."

"Then what name do you think I should choose?" Xiao Wanyu asked with a smile.

"Hanako?" Xia Yu asked.

(At this point, many people may not know that Ash's mother, Hanako's ex-boyfriend, is Giovanni. It was mentioned in the Pokémon Live musical that Hanako and Giovanni had a relationship.)

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After a day and a night without rest, the group of people suddenly felt a wave of weariness wash over them once they had some free time.

Sylvia took a shower, changed into her expensive pajamas, and returned to her room.

Lying on the soft, comfortable bed, the faint fragrance emanating from the sheets and duvet cover gave her a dreamlike feeling.

Two days ago, she was a refugee, wandering and running around, but in the blink of an eye, she was living a stable and comfortable life. Everything came too suddenly, making her feel a little uncomfortable.

She buried her head in the soft bedding, dreaming about the life that was to come.

The father's experiment can continue.

There are also some developments regarding the Shenqin-4.

I also want to go to university for further studies.

Everything is developing in a good direction.

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After washing up, Xia Yu sat on the sofa, his face etched with exhaustion. He turned to Xiao Wanyu and said, "I'm going home tomorrow. What about you?"

"I'm going back to Shanghai tomorrow. I have a ton of mess to deal with. The sinking of the King and the appearance of the giant Pokémon have caused a sensation in China. As one of the Four Heavenly Kings of East China, I have to rush over there to handle it. Have you decided how you're going to celebrate your birthday tomorrow?" Dressed in casual clothes, Xiao Wanyu looked less alluring and more down-to-earth. She sat quietly next to Xia Yu, looking at his profile.

"Just live like that. I need to treat my roommates to dinner, and I have to rush back to Heilong City tonight," Xia Yu said, deliberately not mentioning Long Yanning.

"Okay. Drink less. I've left your gift in Shanghai; I'll give it to you next time we meet." Xiao Wanyu didn't press further. She smiled and said, "By the way, what are you planning to do with those 999 Money-Gathering Spirit Coins and Golden Ghost Coins?"

"I was just about to tell you about this too." Xia Yu turned to Xiao Wanyu: "I'm planning to buy a Money-Gathering Spirit, the higher its strength and aptitude the better. I'll have to trouble you with this, and it has to be done secretly. I'll come to Shanghai to find you after I finish my mission in Black Dragon City."

“Okay, I’ll check it for you.” Xiao Wanyu nodded.

"And there's still the matter with Sylvia, I'll have to trouble you with that too." Xia Yu looked at Xiao Wanyu and gently took her hand, saying, "Thank you for your hard work these past few days."

Without Xiao Wanyu's help, Xia Yu wouldn't have been able to get many things done.

For Xia Yu, Xiao Wanyu was undoubtedly a perfect and capable wife, managing the tasks Xia Yu entrusted to her in an orderly manner.

Xiao Wanyu rolled her eyes at Xia Yu: "Just a verbal thank you?"

"What kind of reward do you want?" Xia Yu asked with a smile. "How about I help you catch a Gigantamax Pokémon the next time we encounter one?"

"You said it yourself!" Xiao Wanyu's eyes lit up. Ever since she saw the powerful strength and unique appearance of Gigantamax Pokémon, she also wanted a Gigantamax Pokémon.

"Don't worry, I promise you." Xia Yu said, then yawned, "I've been tired for two days, let's go to sleep."

"Ah."

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The night passed, and early the next morning, Xia Yu left the villa and rushed home.

Today is his birthday. His maternal grandparents had already booked a restaurant and invited many close allies of the Lin and Qin families.

Rather than celebrating Xia Yu's birthday, it was more of an opportunity for the major families to strengthen their relationships.

Among them, Long Fan and Xiao Wanyu, two of the Four Heavenly Kings from East China, were unable to leave due to dealing with the sinking of the King's Ship, but almost everyone else who could come did.

Therefore, the hotel's private room was divided into several tables. The older generation, such as Old Master Lin, Old Madam Qin, Old Master Chi, and Old Master Shi, sat together, while the middle-aged generation, such as Uncle Lin Xueyun, Uncle Lin Xueyang, and the Chi, Qin, and Shi families, sat at one table.

The last table was occupied by the younger generation, including Xia Yu, his three roommates Wu Yaozu, Xu Jiahao, and He Zhizhou, as well as Long Yanning, Su Muzi, and others.

Xia Yu could clearly see that his three roommates were somewhat nervous and repressed.

Although Wu Yaozu, Xu Jiahao, and He Zhizhou came from relatively well-off families, it was only in Xishu Province, which would be considered quite ordinary in the capital.

Facing a group of big shots in the private room, they all felt some pressure.

Besides, the arrival of two other people surprised Xia Yu. One was Chi Hanxiao, who was clearly not in a good mood after the incident on the King's Ship. Even when she greeted Xia Yu, she only gave a faint smile, looking like a well-behaved girl.

She was completely different from the woman who splurged money in the casino.

Another thing that surprised Xia Yu was Shi Chuchu from the Shi family, who was another experimental assistant besides Chi Hanqing.

Chapter 393 Dinner Party

For most young people, such a formal birthday banquet is quite awkward, since with elders present, most people are not very relaxed.

Xia Yu first greeted the elders at the next few tables before returning to her own seat.

The guests at the other tables also treated Xia Yu very well, after all, Xia Yu is now a well-known Pokémon professor and high school cup champion in China and even the world.