Pokémon: Master System.

"Old Jiang, what do you mean by 'more needed'? Don't beat around the bush. You're saving it for your son, right?" Lin Xueyang bluntly exposed Jiang Heng's little scheme. He wasn't going to tolerate Jiang Heng's behavior.

Seeing Lin Xueyang's directness, Jiang Heng was not annoyed. Instead, he calmly said, "Compared to Xia Yu, my son is indeed more suitable for wielding legendary Pokémon. I admit that my son is not as good as Xia Yu in scientific research, but from the perspective of a trainer, my son is far superior to Xia Yu."

"How old is your son? How old is Xia Yu? Xia Yu only started pursuing the path of a trainer this summer." Lin Xueyang was so angry that the veins on her forehead bulged. She put her hand on the table, gripping the edge, and looked at Jiang Heng, wanting to continue speaking.

Suddenly, Long Fan spoke up, "I think Xia Yu is fully qualified to win a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Putting aside the fact that his contributions are more than enough to earn him one, his talent as a trainer is also quite good. He has performed very well in the Dragon-type Secret Realm in the past month, and his strength has improved rapidly. Besides, why should we have to consider so much when the Pokémon Association will issue the reward?"

Seeing Long Fan interrupt, everyone fell silent. Long Fan's strength and status were among the best of this group. Although everyone here was a Champion-level trainer, there was still a big gap between them and the real Elite Four.

After all, possessing a Pokémon with Champion-level strength qualifies one as a Champion-level Trainer. Most Champion-level Trainers don't ascend to the throne of the Elite Four and ultimately end up holding positions within the Pokémon Association.

The Elite Four are the four strongest individuals in the entire region. Almost all of their Pokémon are at least Elite Four level, and they each have at least two Pokémon with near-Champion strength. Compared to trainers who have just reached the Elite Four level, their strength is worlds apart.

As long as the champion doesn't emerge, Long Fan is practically untouchable in the capital. Seeing Long Fan speak, the others also began to voice their opinions.

"I agree to give Xia Yu a pseudo-legendary Pokémon."

"I agree……"

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Xia Yu had no way of knowing what was happening within the Pokémon Association. After resting for a day, he flew directly back to Xishu Province.

The plane landed on September 28th, accompanied by Grandpa Lin and Grandma Qin. This was the first time the two elders had visited Xingguang City in many years. As for Uncle Lin Xueyun and Uncle Lin Xueyang, they were too busy with work and would only be able to return home on the day of the wedding.

Returning to Starlight City felt especially familiar to Xia Yu. Although Starlight City was just a small city, it was Xia Yu's home in this world.

Because of the Grass and Insect Secret Realm, Starlight City has developed extremely rapidly in the past month, and housing prices have skyrocketed, from seven or eight thousand yuan per square meter to twelve or thirteen thousand yuan per square meter, and the price is still rising.

Xia Yu brought the two elders home, where a sumptuous dinner had been prepared. Xia Yong stood inside, feeling a little awkward looking at Old Master Lin and Old Lady Qin, and could only awkwardly smile as he invited them to eat.

The relationship between the father-in-law and son-in-law has never been good. The fact that Old Master Lin and Old Lady Qin came was a great honor for Xia Yong and Lin Xuemei.

Xia Yu's return made the family members, who hadn't seen each other for a month, very happy. Only Lin's mother looked at Xia Yu's arm, which was bandaged tightly, and felt heartbroken.

When the meal began, the conversation never stopped, and the atmosphere was extremely lively. Even Mr. Lin and Xia Yong, who didn't get along with each other, drank alcohol for the first time. Although they didn't talk much, they at least kept up appearances and chug down their drinks.

After dinner, Mom chatted with the two elders, while Xia Yu was dragged by his older brother to try on his best man outfit.

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"Not bad, not bad, as expected of my brother, you really are the most handsome man in the world besides me." Xia Luo looked at Xia Yu in his best man attire and nodded in satisfaction.

"Even with you, I'm still the most handsome, okay?" Xia Yu retorted without any politeness.

"You've gotten too big for your britches, daring to challenge my good looks. Fine, I won't hold it against you. Hurry up and get out of here, change your clothes so you don't get them dirty."

Charlotte led Xia Yu toward the dojo, while telling Xia Yu about the changes that had taken place in the past month. Thanks to the Grass and Insect Realm, the dojo had been doing well recently, and the number of apprentices had increased significantly.

"How's your Dharma baboon doing?" Xia Yu asked curiously.

"Very good, that Daruma baboon is improving very quickly," Charlotte said with a smile, then turned the topic to the Bulbasaur: "By the way, what are your plans for that Bulbasaur? Are you taking it back with you this time?"

"I don't want it. Of course, it's for you or Dad." Xia Yu waved his hand and refused. "Open your mind, Comrade Charlotte. I'm going to become a Dragon-type trainer. I don't even care about anything that isn't Dragon-type. I don't even care about a mere garlic turtle. Besides, Bulbasaur, which is Grass/Poison type, can effectively attack Darmanitan's weaknesses of Water, Rock, and Ground. Comrade Charlotte, that Bulbasaur is yours."

"Hey, haven't seen you for a month, you've gotten cocky, haven't you? You're looking down on non-Dragon-type Pokémon now?"

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Chapter 79 Brothers talk at night

Moon stars are rare.

The two brothers, Xia Yu and Xia Luo, sat on the ground chatting. Xia Yu remembered that when they were young, he and Xia Luo often sat on the ground like this, watching their father run the dojo and Xia Luo take care of the Burning Bugs. He never expected that Xia Luo would be getting married so soon.

"I don't know why, but the thought of getting married always makes me feel a little depressed," Xia Luo said with a self-deprecating laugh. "I'm always afraid that I won't be a good husband."

"You have pre-wedding anxiety; you're under too much pressure," Xia Yu said with a smile, trying to comfort you.

"Really?" Charlotte asked skeptically. "You know about this?"

"That's what they said online," Xia Yu said honestly.

"Stop reading all that nonsense online. Last time I went to see a doctor online, every time I felt even slightly unwell, netizens suggested I just have my legs amputated from the neck down. The internet age is just garbage."

Xia Yu shook his head: "You didn't say that when you liked beautiful women on your alternate account. I remember you used to say you were grateful to be born in the internet age, because we never get to see other people's wives dancing for us."

Hearing Xia Yu's words, Xia Luo felt even more depressed and looked up at the sky with a sorrowful expression: "Brother, I'm thinking of quitting. How about I give you my alternate account? Let me tell you, the other day I was watching videos online and saw a beautiful woman. Her dance moves were absolutely captivating, and her figure was absolutely amazing."

Xia Yu gasped; he felt his older brother was becoming increasingly freakish.

"Xiaoyu, from now on, I'm completely handing this alt account over to you. It contains all the wealth I've accumulated over the years," Xia Luo said with a pained expression. Then she told Xia Yu the account password: "Promise me you'll treat them well and log in to check on them from time to time."

Xia Yu was speechless for a moment, and then the two brothers started chatting about their old stories, from raiding bird nests when they were kids to their favorite beauties on Douyin (TikTok) now.

"Xiaoyu, I didn't expect that you would become a Pokémon researcher in just one month." Xia Luo couldn't help but exclaim. No one expected that Xia Yu would publish a paper and become famous in China in just one month.

"Brother, let me tell you the truth. I usually treat you guys like ordinary people, but now I'm not pretending anymore, I'm laying it all out." Facing his brother, Xia Yu could act casually without feeling pressured or needing to carefully maintain a humble attitude. This was what true family was like, making him feel relaxed and at ease.

If even your home, your last refuge, brings you only trouble and pain, then that is true misfortune. Fortunately, Xia Yu has family like Xia Yong, Lin Xuemei, and Xia Luo.

"You're really getting a bit cocky, kid." Xia Luo couldn't help but pat Xia Yu's head, then suddenly stood up and roared, as if venting his anxiety. He then became very enthusiastic and said to Xia Yu, "Come on, let me see how well you've raised your little fire dragon. Let's have a man's contest and see who's stronger, my Daruma or your little fire dragon."

“Come on, bro.” Faced with his brother’s challenge, Xia Yu was not afraid at all and retorted without any politeness: “Today I’m going to show you that if we put aside the advantage of age and train Pokémon at the same time, you are no match for me. You are the one who defends, relying on the defense.”

"I think you're really arrogant enough, stop bragging." Faced with Xia Yu's provocation, Xia Luo was also full of fighting spirit and began a trash talk exchange with Xia Yu.

Politeness is always for outsiders; only true friends and family are truly at ease and comfortable with each other: "I can take care of a weakling like you in a minute."

"Come on, come on, I'm just afraid you won't be able to accept the truth later and will hide under the covers and secretly wipe away your tears at night."

"You're talking nonsense. I promise I'll beat the shit out of you today."

The two were bickering when they suddenly spotted a familiar figure by the side of the field.

"Zhao Ruohan, you've come at the right time, come and be the referee." Before Xia Yu could speak, Xia Luo waved and shouted at Zhao Ruohan.

Zhao Ruohan looked at Xia Yu, a bright smile blooming on her face like a summer night, and nodded vigorously: "Okay, Master Xia Luo."

After speaking, Zhao Ruohan waved to Xia Yu again: "Long time no see, Xia Yu."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

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Xia Yu and Xia Luo stood on opposite sides of the training field, eager to get started.

In the very center of the field, Zhao Ruohan stood in the referee's position, holding the referee's flag in her hand.

The shimmering Charmander and the fiery red roly-poly toy were equally spirited, staring at each other.

The bright red roly-poly toy looks extremely cute, with short limbs, constantly hopping and jumping, and its yellow eyebrows look quite comical.

"Are you ready? Xiaoyu, if you can't hold on, just give up now," Xia Luo mocked.

"Don't worry, brother. I'll go easy on you. After all, you're my brother, so I'll give you some face."

The two brothers kept talking non-stop; if you didn't know better, you'd think it was a debate.

"Ready. Three, two, one, the match begins!" With Zhao Ruohan's command, Xia Luo immediately gave the order first.

"A fiery red roly-poly toy, yawn!"

Despite his seemingly impulsive nature, Charlotte is actually quite steady in battle. Instead of rushing to let the fiery red tumbler attack, he first had it use the yawn skill.

"A treacherous villain, lacking any martial ethics, actually used a yawn to launch a sneak attack."

In the game, the effect of yawning is to induce sleepiness in the enemy, causing them to enter a sleep state in the next turn.

In reality, the results are not much different; the only difference lies in the hit rate.

The fiery red roly-poly toy opened its mouth and yawned. Then, a ball of Normal-type energy flew out of the toy's mouth and flew towards Charmander.

"Charmander, Smoke Screen, take cover!"

Xia Yu also appeared very cautious, immediately exhaling a large cloud of smoke beneath his feet to conceal himself within it and dodge the yawning skill.

"Hiding? Xia Yu, when did you become such a coward? You coward!"

"I'm not a reckless fool; I'm a master of both strategy and skill, you understand?"

Even during the battle, the two brothers constantly unleashed mental attacks, influencing each other.

"The fiery red roly-poly toy rolls!"

Suddenly, the fiery red roly-poly toy curled up into a ball, its entire body enveloped in rock-type energy, and began to roll rapidly into the thick smoke.

The rolling skill is not much different from that in the game; the speed and power increase as the rolling continues.

"Little Charmander, belly bulge!"

Xia Yu immediately had Charmander use Belly Drum. Belly Drum is an extremely powerful buff for physical attackers, consuming half of its HP to increase its attack to its maximum value.

One Belly Drum is equivalent to three Sword Dances, and this boost to attack is quite terrifying. From within the smoke screen, the sound of drums beating against the belly could be heard. Charmander, taking advantage of the smoke screen's cover, completed the Belly Drum enhancement, and its attack power had reached a terrifying level.

After using Belly Drum, Charmander's stamina dropped significantly. Xia Yu wouldn't let Charmander and the Red Tumbler drag on; he had to end the battle quickly.

Chapter 80 Wedding Banquet

"Charmander, Dragon Dive!" Xia Yu's voice rang out.

"Roar!"

The little fire dragon, hidden in the smoke, suddenly roared. Its whole body was enveloped in dragon-type energy, its eyes became fierce, and its aura was sharp. It suddenly rushed out of the smoke and charged towards the fiery red roly-poly toy.