Pokémon: Master System.

"For example, you would be no match for champions from major countries like China or Russia. I'm not even talking about invincible champions like Duan Hongzhi; even if the other champions were to fight, you would have no chance of winning."

"Secondly, there are top-tier underground organizations like the Divine Coffin, where every member is a top expert. Your strength might be slightly stronger than some reserve members, but if you encounter a full member, even the weakest one in the group is stronger than you on paper."

“Even if we take a step back, organizations like the Dawn Society, their leader Kong Yanyi is far more powerful than you.”

"So... although Paradise Group and Longsha Club seem to be developing very well and thriving, you all know that both Longsha Club and Paradise Group have actually reached a bottleneck, an awkward situation of not being able to advance or retreat."

"You now only have two paths before you."

"Either you can take your strength to the next level, go all in, and go against the tide, reaching a level of strength that even the Pokémon Association fears, like Kong Yanyi, then Paradise Group and Dragon Sands Society could become the next Dawn Society!"

"Either you fall into the abyss, never to recover, and are wiped out by the Pokémon Association. After all, the Pokémon Association has taken notice of you after this incident."

"The Pokémon Association allows underground organizations to exist, but it will absolutely not allow a second Dawn to appear."

"You should all know why, over the past few decades, only Dawn Society has existed around China, while other underground organizations have been insignificant."

…………

Xia Yu's words, each one like a heavy hammer blow to Shui Yutu and Jiang Yu's hearts.

Although Xia Yu's words were somewhat harsh, there was no doubt that everything he said was true.

After all, over the decades, there have been some underground organizations whose strength rivaled that of the Dawn Society, but without exception, they were all wiped out by the Pokémon Association!

It is said that even the Pokémon Association sent a champion to exterminate the Dawn Society, but the operation failed, apparently due to the intervention of the Coffin Organization.

Since then, the Pokémon Association has sent at least two champions to every extermination operation to ensure that nothing goes wrong!

…………

"What do you want to collaborate on?" Jiang Yu asked, frowning as he looked at Xia Yu.

“It’s very simple…” Xia Yu smiled as he looked at the two people in front of him: “I can help you take it a step further. I can’t say you have the strength to compete with the champion, but at least you can have a certain ability to protect yourself.”

"Of course, my help to you is not free. I need you to bring your forces and join the organization I've created, Team Rocket."

Team Rocket?

Hearing "Sakaki's" words, Jiang Yu frowned. He wanted to refuse without thinking. What a joke! How could he give up the Paradise Group that his father had worked so hard to build just because of two words from Sakaki?

If anyone else had spoken to him like that, Jiang Yu would have started putting prices on his various organs.

Jiang Yu was about to refuse, but he swallowed the words back.

After all, one has to bow one's head when under someone else's roof, and he worried that if he refused outright, he might anger Sakaki.

"This..." Jiang Yu looked hesitant. "Please allow me to return to the district..."

"No rush." ​​Xia Yu waved his hand to interrupt Jiang Yu. "You don't need to refuse right away. Our Rocket Team will be doing an operation tomorrow. You can participate as temporary members and make a decision after the operation."

"What action?"

"You'll find out tomorrow."

Chapter 494 Team Rocket Assemble

The Qi family's study.

Qi Linyu, dressed in pajamas and slippers, paced back and forth in the study with his hands behind his back, the wooden floor making a "tap-tap" sound.

His expression was serious and anxious, his brows furrowed, and his eyes deep in thought.

Sakaki has come to Black Dragon City again; he's like a persistent ghost.

…………

Just now, Qi Linyu, who had just fallen asleep, received news that Sakaki had appeared in Black Dragon City and, together with Jiang Yu and Shui Yutu, had kidnapped Rainbow Crown Feather and abducted four people.

Sakaki's sudden appearance made Qi Linyu uneasy. He had a feeling that Sakaki was after the Qi family.

After all, the Qi family and Sakaki are now mortal enemies, and there is no possibility of easing their conflict.

No matter how you look at it, Sakaki's appearance in Black Dragon City could only be for the Qi family.

So if Sakaki really came for the Qi family, what should the Qi family do?

Qi Linyu thought of "Divine Coffin-6". Now, only the Divine Coffin organization can save the entire Qi family.

And wasn't Shencan-6 supposed to be trying to steal the Rainbow Crown Feather? Why didn't he succeed, and instead Sakaki got it instead?

What is Shenqin-6 doing now?

Qi Linyu rubbed his head, his mind filled with too many questions. He took a deep breath, sat back in his chair, and rhythmically tapped the desk with his right hand, gazing ahead into deep thought.

"Da da."

"Da da."

This was his usual way of thinking. It took him almost ten minutes to finally come to his senses. A resolute look appeared in his eyes. He then picked up the phone on the table and said, "Third Uncle... take the children, women, and elderly people in the family to the capital first thing tomorrow morning. Don't come back unless you receive my call. Be prepared for the worst."

"Okay." An aged voice came from the other end of the phone: "What happened?"

"Sakaki is here."

What about you? Aren't you coming with us?

"How can I, as the rotating chair, leave? Otherwise, all my hard work over the years will have been in vain."

…………

After hanging up the phone, Qi Linyu sighed softly. Whatever Sakaki's purpose in coming here, he had to prepare for the worst.

After all, the Qi family is no longer the same as it used to be.

…………

Meanwhile, in Heilongjiang City.

In a secluded private house.

“Everyone has arrived.” Xia Yu’s gaze fell on everyone present.

Except for Shui Yutu, who was wearing a large helmet, everyone else on site was wearing the same mask.

Flames danced, as if a raging fire were burning. These were the Team Rocket uniform masks made by Xia Yu.

This could be considered the Rockets' first collective action since the team's inception.

Apart from Xiao Wanyu, who was unable to come due to health reasons, only Xie Tianming was in charge of the detective agency in the capital. Everyone else was present.

Sylvia, Gao Yanxin, Liu Yunxuan, and Liu Yunhan—that's the current core of the Rockets roster.

Jiang Yu and Shui Yutu also turned to look at the other official members of Team Rocket, their eyes filled with curiosity as they guessed the identities and strengths of the others.

These players must have something special to be able to join the Rockets.

"Take a rest first, everyone, please sit down." Xia Yu sat in the main seat and gestured for everyone to sit down: "I asked you all to come overnight because there is something I would like to discuss with you."

"Everyone should know about the conflict between me and the Qi family." Xia Yu's gaze swept over everyone in front of him as he slowly spoke: "How should we deal with the Qi family? What are your thoughts?"

Upon hearing Xia Yu's question, Gao Yanxin was the first of the four to speak: "I suggest eliminating the problem at its root."

Because of his long-term involvement with overseas poaching groups, Gao Yanxin's behavior has taken on a more江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of outlaws and gangsters) air.

“I don’t recommend you take action.” In stark contrast to Gao Yanxin, Liu Yunxuan spoke slowly: “The Qi family is already on the brink of collapse and could be destroyed at any moment. You don’t need to take action personally. You just need to secretly push things along and hasten the Qi family’s demise.”

Hearing his sister speak, Liu Yunhan also said, "The Qi family has many enemies. We only need to send a leader to unite the Qi family's enemies and guide them to take revenge. There is no need to take action personally."

"Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. If the Qi family were to mobilize the entire clan to seek the protection of a champion and then move the whole family to the capital or abroad, it would be even more troublesome."

…………

Listening to the conversation, Xia Yu remained silent, his face expressionless, and he did not rush to express his opinion.

As someone in a position of authority, he cannot easily express his opinion, because once he does, it is tantamount to setting the tone for the entire matter.

Those below dare not voice their opinions, so those in positions of authority are often the last to speak and express their views in order to hear the opinions of more people.

"And you? What's your opinion?" Xia Yu asked, his gaze falling on Sylvia.

“I… I still think you shouldn’t do it yourself,” Sylvia said after thinking for a moment.

She herself had her entire family wiped out, and she harbored a deep-seated aversion to such acts.

"And you two?" Xia Yu asked, turning to look at Jiang Yu and Shui Yutu.

"Me?" Jiang Yu was slightly surprised when he saw Xia Yu looking at him. He thought he was just an observer, but he didn't expect to have to offer his opinion.

“Uh…” Seeing everyone’s eyes on him, Jiang Yu hesitated for a moment before saying, “My suggestion is still… to exterminate the entire family.”

"Of course, this is just my personal suggestion. After all, my enemies are all foreigners, and things are much more chaotic there than in China. If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring. In those places, being too soft-hearted will only make you a laughingstock and someone others will look down on."

Xia Yu nodded. Jiang Yu and Gao Yanxin had both lived in overseas poaching groups, so their style of doing things was ruthless. They would take direct action rather than make a fuss.

"And you, Shui Yu Tu?"

"I'm fine with anything, it doesn't matter..." Shui Yutu's tone was relaxed, seemingly unconcerned about the matter at hand: "By the way, do you have any extra masks? Won't you give us one?"

Huh? Aren't you wearing a helmet?

Although Xia Yu was thinking this to himself, he said aloud, "This mask is only available to those who join Team Rocket."

Xia Yu took out a mask and handed it to Shui Yutu with a smile on his face: "Have you thought it through? Do you want to join us?"

As soon as Xia Yu finished speaking, Shui Yutu took the flame mask from Xia Yu's hand, and a mechanical electronic voice sounded: "I'm joining, but before I join, I want to ask you a question."