Pokémon: Master System.

"Okay." Xia Yu nodded; this was the best outcome.

“Sakaki.” Li Ruilin looked at Sakaki, a smile appearing on his lips. “Actually, I’m very curious about your true identity… Never mind, let’s not talk about that.”

"No matter which side you're on, as long as your heart is with us, we are comrades-in-arms."

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Chapter 622 The Journey to the Snowfield (The End)

In the snowy plains.

The heavy snow fell from the sky, covering the forest with a thick white carpet.

Xia Yu and Li Ruilin looked at each other, their eyes meeting, and both remained silent, not uttering a word.

This was Li Ruilin's first time dealing with "Sakaki," and he had to admit that Sakaki was indeed very strong.

Especially in a snowy environment like this, Gigantamax Lapras has the power to crush almost all other Pokémon of the same level. Apart from near-Master level Pokémon, Gigantamax Lapras is invincible.

Even though his Nymphaloid Dragon was already very powerful, it was no match for Xia Yu at all.

With just this one Gigantamax Lapras, Giovanni possesses power far exceeding that of the Elite Four.

Even a champion of average skill would be no match for Xia Yu.

“Sakaki…” Li Ruilin looked at Sakaki, a smile appearing on his lips: “One last thing, the Pokémon Association wants the secret of the giant Pokémon in your possession.”

"Many countries may not yet realize the power of this ability, but the more you expose yourself, the more people will realize the power of giant Pokémon, and the more dangerous your situation will become."

"Whether for your safety or for the sake of China, I hope you can share this secret."

Xia Yu listened to Li Ruilin's words expressionlessly, intending to refuse directly.

Sharing secrets is fine, but the Pokémon Association must also offer equivalent value in return.

Li Ruilin looked at Xia Yu with a faint smile on his lips, as if he had guessed Xia Yu's thoughts, and gently waved his hand: "Don't be in such a hurry to refuse."

“I know it’s naive to think you’ll hand over the secret of giant Pokémon just because of these words,” Li Ruilin said with a smile. “In my opinion, real benefits are more appealing than grand principles.”

"This time, we are very sincere. You can name your conditions, and we can negotiate."

After hearing Li Ruilin's words, Xia Yu remained silent for a few moments before slowly saying, "I'll give you an answer after I've considered this matter."

“Sure…of course you can,” Li Ruilin said with a smile. “But it’s a very important matter, so I hope you can make a decision soon. The sooner you agree, the higher your conditions can be.”

"it is good."

"Goodbye, Sakaki." Li Ruilin waved with a smile. "I'll send you the information about the target."

Xia Yu waved his hand, then said to Shui Yutu and David, "Let's go."

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The three of them left the snowfield together.

Before leaving, David fired a flare into the sky, signaling the Longsha Society members who had been lying in ambush nearby to retreat.

This Dragon Sands meeting ended abruptly, much like a farce, but it was good news for Xia Yu and Team Rocket.

Li Ruilin stood there, watching Xia Yu and the other two disappear into the snowy night, the smile on his face gradually fading.

The snow seems to have snowed harder again.

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Xia Yu and his two companions walked through the vast snowy night, with only the wind whistling in their ears.

Xia Yu suddenly spoke up, saying, "Li Ruilin has just promised to lift the blockade, and you can go back and deliver the goods normally."

“Okay.” Shui Yutu and David nodded at the same time.

"Oh right, Suicune." Xia Yu suddenly remembered that because of Li Ruilin's recruitment, the Gigantamax Pokémon that Xia Yu had promised her had lost its chance to be shown: "You can see which Gigantamax Pokémon you like better."

"Come out, Blazing Ace... Blazing Centipede."

As Xia Yu's voice rang out, a red light flashed.

Gigantamax Cinderace and Gigantamax Centiskorp appeared simultaneously in the snowfield.

The extremely cold weather made Gigantamax Centiskorps and Cinderace somewhat uncomfortable.

The Gigantamax Centiskorps, engulfed in flames, rolled across the snow, while the Gigantamax Cinderace leaped about in the snow as well. This was the first time either of them had ever seen such heavy snow.

Flames shone from the two Gigantamax Pokémon, melting the surrounding snowflakes and evaporating the fire-type energy.

In this kind of weather, it's also a form of training for Fire-type Pokémon.

Suicune's gaze lingered between the two Gigantamax Pokémon, but she ultimately chose the more aesthetically pleasing Gigantamax Cinderace.

Just as Shui Yutu made her choice, Xia Yu also received a message from Li Ruilin.

"Target: Sato Shigeharu (original name: Wang Maochun), the leader of the Elite Four in the Sakura Kingdom Islands region, the Water-type Elite Four member, specializing in Water-type Pokémon."

After a brief introduction, there is detailed information about Wang Maochun, including information on the Pokémon he used.

Xia Yu frowned slightly as he looked at Wang Maochun's photo.

He had heard of Wang Maochun.

A former Elite Four-level trainer from East China, he defected during the great war twenty years ago and went to Japan. Twenty years later, he has grown from an ordinary Elite Four-level trainer to the top Elite Four member.

If it weren't for his Chinese identity, Wang Maochun would very likely have been the champion given his abilities.

After reviewing all of Wang Maochun's information, Xia Yu picked up her phone and sent a message to Li Ruilin.

"I need information about Wang Maochun's whereabouts."

Xia Yu had just sent the message when Li Ruilin replied instantly.

Li Ruilin: "Oh? You have time to make a move now?"

Xia Yu: "Let's get started sooner rather than later, lest things get complicated."

Li Ruilin: "I'll have the intelligence department investigate. I'll get back to you in five minutes."

Xia Yu: "Okay."

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Three minutes later.

Li Ruilin: "Wang Maochun is expected to go to the Ocean Song Secret Realm in half a month. The Ocean Song Secret Realm is located on the edge of the Sakura Kingdom. The Sakura Kingdom's support arrived last, making it an excellent place to take action."

"If you choose to make your move in the Ocean Song Secret Realm, you have at least twenty minutes. Support will arrive in twenty minutes."

Xia Yu: "Okay, I understand."

Li Ruilin: "If you decide to take action, notify me in advance, and I will cooperate with your operation to attract the attention of the Japanese."

Xia Yu: "If nothing unexpected happens, I will make my move on that day. I will let you know three days in advance."

Li Ruilin: "Okay."

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After sending the message, Xia Yu turned his gaze to Shui Yutu and David and said in a deep voice, "David, Shui Yutu, you must keep everything you saw today a secret."

"Also... Shui Yutu, you and I will go to the Cherry Blossom Country in half a month."

"Half a month?" Shui Yutu's mechanical electronic voice rang out, her eyes gleaming with curiosity: "Sakura Country? The person Li Ruilin wants to kill is from Sakura Country? Who is it?"

"Wang Maochun."

Xia Yu mentioned Wang Maochun's name, which surprised David and Shui Yutu slightly, as both of them had obviously heard of Wang Maochun.

"I'll contact you before the operation," Xia Yu said. "By the way..."

Xia Yu's gaze fell on Shui Yutu, but he fell silent.

"what's up?"

Xia Yu looked at Shui Yutu, hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head: "Never mind, it's nothing. Let's go back to Ice City."

After saying that, Xia Yu released the Metagross and rode it away into the vast snow.

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Chapter 623 Confrontation with Chi Hanqing

Xia Yu originally wanted Shui Yutu to reveal her true face and confirm her true identity.

However, Xia Yu thought about it again and swallowed his words. In fact, whether or not he had seen Shui Yutu's true appearance was no longer important. He was not in a hurry to find out Shui Yutu's identity.

Shui Yutu has already proven her loyalty through her actions.

Whether facing Mayer last time or Li Ruilin this time, Shui Yutu has always stood firmly by his side and fought alongside him.

As long as you're on his side, Shui Yutu's true identity doesn't matter. Of course, it would be even better if you could find out her identity.

After returning to Ice City, Xia Yu bid farewell to Shui Yutu and David, and then immediately returned to the capital to focus on preparing for the upcoming G2 League for the Hall Masters.

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The day after Xia Yu returned.