Pokémon: Master System.

The Roaring King was like a warship sailing on the high seas, carrying towering waves as it crashed into Eulupu!

"boom!"

Orup's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing to the ground, severely injured and on the verge of death. He had clearly reached his limit and could faint at any moment.

“With Europ!” Zhao Ruohan had clearly anticipated this situation.

For a Gym Leader to withstand one attack from an Elite Four member, especially with the Reflect barrier, is already quite impressive.

"With Europ, regenerate yourself!"

As Zhao Ruohan's voice rang out, Orup's body erupted with Normal-type energy, healing his injuries.

In the blink of an eye, most of Eurup's injuries had been healed.

"Xia Yu, continue strengthening it. With Eulupu, it can hold on for a while longer," Zhao Ruohan said, turning to Xia Yu.

“Okay.” Xia Yu nodded. He didn’t stand on ceremony and directly ordered the Mega Lizard King: “Lizard King, continue with Sword Dance.”

"Fossil Pterosaur, Swallow Return, Attack Lizard King."

"Eat the Roaring Beast, use the Water Stream Crack to finish off Eulop!"

As the three voices rang out, the massive Roaring Thug spewed out a large amount of water-based energy and slammed into Orup.

"boom!"

This time, Eurup was completely unable to fight and lay motionless on the ground.

Meanwhile, Aerodactyl used its Aerial Ace for the third time, its body enveloped in Flying-type energy as it slammed into Mega Sceptile.

Mega Sceptile rapidly spun its body, resembling a giant green spinning top, enveloped in Normal-type energy, greatly increasing its attack power.

"boom!"

The rapidly spinning Lizard King successfully avoided most of the damage using its sword dance skill.

Xia Yu looked at the Roaring Tyrant and the Aerodactyl, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Although Mega Sceptile is unlikely to win this match, it still needs to fight with all its might.

After two sword dances, it was the Lizard King's turn to retaliate.

"Lizard King, Leaf Blade!"

As Xia Yu's voice rang out, the Lizard King unleashed astonishing Grass-type energy. The fluorescent green light swept across the entire area like a green ocean, and the aura of natural life surged forth, spreading in all directions.

"What terrifying Grass-type energy!"

"Xia Yu hasn't participated in any formal competitions for several months, but his skills haven't diminished at all."

"With this Sceptile's strength, it's fully capable of competing for the Grass-type Gym Leader position!"

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Compared to six months ago, the Lizard King's strength has increased significantly.

Or rather, every single one of Xia Yu's Pokémon is constantly getting stronger.

"Chamo!"

Mega Lizard King roared, two green leaf blades appearing on its wrists. It stomped its thick thighs, leaving a large crater in the ground.

Mega Sceptile King's body instantly launched forward, seemingly flying close to the ground, and pounced on the fossil pterosaur!

The sharp blades burst forth with a dazzling luster, swift as lightning, slashing towards the fossil pterosaur!

"Fossil Pteranodon! Stone Attack!"

Faced with the Mega Lizard King's fierce attack, Charlotte reacted extremely quickly, immediately ordering the Aerodactyl to engage.

Rock-type energy enveloped Aerodactyl's body, forming sharp rock blades almost instantly. Then, Aerodactyl flapped its wings and lunged forward, crashing fiercely into Mega Sceptile!

"boom!"

The brownish-yellow rock-type energy collided with the fluorescent green grass-type energy, bursting forth with a dazzling light.

"A draw?!"

"A quasi-Celestial King-level Lizard King was actually able to fight a Celestial King-level fossil pterosaur to a draw?"

"Xia Yu's strength has increased again. At this rate, he will definitely have a chance to become the youngest gym leader in the capital!"

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Mega Sceptile and Aerodactyl were both giving it their all, their power bursting forth, muscles bulging, veins popping, and faces contorted in a ferocious expression.

"Fossil Pteranodon! Crumble!"

"Lizard King! Dragon Pulse!"

Xia Yu and Xia Luo's voices rang out almost simultaneously.

Dark-type energy enveloped Aerodactyl's body, and it opened its blood-red maw, biting down hard on Mega Sceptile, leaving a row of bloody holes in Mega Sceptile's body, from which blood continuously seeped out.

Similarly, Mega Sceptile also unleashed Dragon-type energy from its entire body, gathering it in its mouth and spewing out a shockwave that blasted towards Aerodactyl!

The Dragon Pulse completely engulfed the Aerodactyl, causing it some damage!

After this battle, both Mega Sceptile and Aerodactyl sustained some injuries.

"Dad, go ahead and do it! Don't hold back!" Xia Luo turned to his father, Xia Yong, and complained.

From the very beginning, Xia Yong never commanded Chihouba to participate in the battle, acting entirely as a spectator and handing the stage over to Xia Luo and Xia Yu.

This match is just a friendly spar; as long as we do our best, that's enough.

Hearing Charlotte's voice, Xia Yong nodded, knowing it was time to end the match: "Okay. Eat Roar, use Wave Charge."

As Xia Yong's voice rang out, Chihouba once again unleashed water-based energy, roaring and charging towards Mega Lizard King with a surging wave.

At the same time, Charlotte also commanded the fossil pterosaur: "Fossil pterosaur, use Divine Bird Strike!"

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Chapter 574 A Girl's Beauty Changes at Eighteen

Facing Aerodactyl and Groudon, two Elite Four-level Pokémon, Mega Sceptile was ultimately defeated.

If there is only one Pokémon with Champion-level strength, Sceptile might still have a fighting chance if it can Mega Evolve.

However, when faced with two Pokémon of Champion-level strength at the same time, Sceptile is truly helpless.

Besides, this is just a simple exchange; there's no need to really go all out. Just show your style and confidence.

Xia Yu accepted the outcome calmly, as he had anticipated it from the beginning.

After all, if he really won against his father and brother in such a public setting, they would definitely lose face.

Especially since his father is the dojo owner, he has to give his father some face.

If you lose, you lose.

It is only natural for a younger brother to lose to his older brother, and for a son to lose to his father.

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The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the window, creating golden ripples, and the sheer curtains fluttered in the breeze like dancing maidens.

In the warm winter sun, Xia Yu had a rare moment of free time. He temporarily forgot his troubles, put aside his work, and rested at home for an afternoon. He took a good nap, stretched, and got up to go to the restaurant for his appointment.

He promised Zhao Ruohan he would treat her to dinner today, and now is almost the perfect time to go.

To avoid being recognized, Xia Yu even wore a hat and mask to disguise himself.

Sometimes being too famous isn't a good thing; the fans are just too enthusiastic.

Upon arriving at the restaurant and entering the reserved private room, Xia Yu discovered that Wu Yaozu and Xia Jie were already there.

"You're here so early?" Xia Yu took off his hat and mask, placed his thick down jacket next to the chair, and looked at the two of them before speaking.

Judging from their sweet appearance, Wu Yaozu has completely won over Xia Jie, and has already brought her home for the New Year.

The two sat together, both wearing happy smiles, seemingly in the honeymoon phase of their passionate romance.

“Brother Yu, you’re finally back.” Wu Yaozu wasn’t as busy as Xia Yu. He went back to Xingguang City with Xia Jie as soon as winter vacation started. “Xiao Jie called Su Muzi today. Su Muzi said she was bored on Baoxiang Island by herself, and her mother had been busy with work for months and they hadn’t seen each other. They both wanted to come and see us.”

"Brother Yu, if you ask me, why don't you just let Mu Zi come to your house for the New Year?" Wu Yaozu said with an ambiguous smile, but then he felt a pain in his waist. He turned around and saw Xia Jie frowning at him.

Why did you pinch me?

"You only come up with terrible ideas. What's the relationship between Su Muzi and Xia Yu? What's her status for celebrating the New Year? A classmate?"

Hearing Xia Jie speak up for Su Muzi, Xia Yu looked embarrassed. The key was that he couldn't refute her, so he could only change the subject: "Let's order first. This restaurant's fish is pretty good."

"Give me a hudoujian shuai. Freshly killed. There are very few shops in Xingguang City that can make hudoujian shuai so authentically. This shop's craftsmanship is excellent."

"Let me make this clear first, I don't eat sashimi." Xia Yu waved his hand.

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"By the way, why hasn't Lao Zhao arrived yet?" Wu Yaozu then remembered Zhao Ruohan and asked Xia Yu, "Didn't you invite her to dinner?"

"I'll call and ask." Xia Yu was also puzzled; it was already past the appointed time, so why hadn't Zhao Ruohan appeared yet?

Xia Yu picked up his phone and called Zhao Ruohan: "Hey, have you arrived yet?"