Pokémon: Master System.

"boom!"

The rolling red roly-poly toy collided violently with the little dragon. Under normal circumstances, the two should be about the same size, or if there is a difference, it will not be obvious.

But now that Charmander has bulged its belly, its attack has reached a terrifying level. The Red Tumbler is no match for Charmander at all. In the collision, Charmander knocks the Red Tumbler away with a single blow. The two are now on completely different levels.

With just one hit, the fiery red roly-poly toy was already seriously injured; the Charmander after its belly bulge was truly terrifying in terms of physical attack.

"Fire Red Tumbler, yawn!" Charlotte remained very calm. He knew that he could not confront the little fire dragon head-on now and could only win by yawning.

"Charmander, bite!" Xia Yu then ordered Charmander to launch a fierce attack. Just one more strike would definitely win the match.

Almost simultaneously, both gave the order. The Flamebringer used the Yawn skill again, while Charmander pounced on the Flamebringer, opened its mouth to reveal sharp teeth, and its body was enveloped in Dark-type energy as it bit down hard on the Flamebringer.

The yawn hits Charmander head-on, while Charmander also closes in front of the Flame Red Tumbler. If you can land a bite attack on the Flame Red Tumbler, you're guaranteed victory!

"Fireball, hold on!" Charlotte was quite experienced. He knew that Fireball couldn't withstand the Little Dragon's second attack, so he used the yawn + hold on method to gain the only chance to win.

The "Hold On" skill allows the Fiery Red Tumbler to retain some stamina even if it suffers a fatal injury, but it has no effect if there is a significant difference in strength between the two sides.

It's obvious that Charmander and Red Tumbler are evenly matched in strength, so the "Endure" skill is naturally effective.

The little Charmander bit down hard on the fiery red roly-poly toy, but the fiery red roly-poly toy had already used its Endure skill and successfully withstood the attack.

At the same time, the yawning effect worked, and the little dragon began to sway and fell into a deep sleep.

Next comes the moment for the fiery red roly-poly toy to fight back.

"Fiery Red Tumbler, True Qi Fist!"

It was unclear when the little fire dragon would wake up, so Charlotte immediately had the fiery red tumbler unleash its most powerful True Qi Fist skill.

The fiery red roly-poly toy's tiny hand clenched into a fist, covered in Fighting-type energy, and stared intently at Charmander before suddenly throwing a punch.

"boom!"

The full-force attack sent Charmander flying, severely injuring it and causing excruciating pain that jolted it awake from its slumber.

Both Charmander and Red Tumbler were panting heavily, clearly exhausted. It was time for them to fight it out.

"The fiery red roly-poly toy, burn to ashes!"

"Charmander, use the Primal Power!"

In the final showdown, both sides abandoned physical attacks and adopted ranged special attacks, hoping to win directly without getting close to their opponent.

The Fiery Red Tumbler uses the Burn skill, which isn't very powerful, but it can burn away the berries carried by the opponent.

Charmander uses the Rock-type Primal Power, which is specifically effective against Fire-types.

The rock-type energy ball collided with the flames, producing a slight explosion.

"boom!"

With a soft thud, the Rock-type Energy Ball pierced through the flames and successfully struck the Flame Red Tumbler, taking away its last bit of strength.

Xia Yu smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind offer."

Charlotte looked distressed. Although he was happy to see Xia Yu's improvement, losing to Xia Yu made him feel embarrassed: "I was just trying to boost your confidence so as not to damage it."

"Really?" Xia Yu said with a chuckle, "Some people won't be able to sleep tonight."

The two recalled their Pokémon and headed towards the infirmary. Zhao Ruohan silently followed, her long, straight legs swaying, her long black hair cascading down her back, and her white sneakers still on her feet. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Xia Yu and said softly, "Thank you, Xia Yu."

"You don't need to thank me." Xia Yu waved his hand. He was just making an investment, and besides, both parties had signed a contract; it was just business. "What are you doing here so late?"

"I'll just feed the Pokémon at the gym once and then go back," Zhao Ruohan explained. "I'll be right back."

“Okay, where are you staying? We’ll head back too, and give you a ride,” Xia Yu said.

“I live not far away, just over Bailu Street.”

…………

After healing the Pokémon, the Xia brothers took Zhao Ruohan home and chatted as they walked home.

"Xiaoyu, Xiao Zhao is a good girl. She's filial and sensible," Xia Luo said meaningfully. "Our parents like her too."

“Brother, I’m still young and haven’t thought about these things yet. Besides, this is just your opinion. Zhao Ruohan may not think the same way. What you’re doing is taking advantage of her kindness and demanding favors.”

Xia Yu waved his hand, indicating that he wasn't thinking about those things for the time being, as all his energy was currently focused on preparing for the College Cup.

"What are you thinking? Do you think I'm that kind of person? Although we've been kind to her, we wouldn't threaten her. But I think Xiao Zhao has a good impression of you; he's asked me several times when you're coming back. Of course, I'm just offering suggestions; you make the decision yourself." Xia Luo knew that his younger brother was very opinionated, and at most he could only give him advice; the final decision was still up to him.

"Hmm." Xia Yu nodded: "Brother, you should worry about your own marriage first."

…………

On October 1st, the wedding took place as scheduled, and the Starlight Celebrity Hotel was packed with guests, creating a lively atmosphere.

The guests were numerous, including locals from Xingguang City, VIPs from Tiandu City, and even some from the capital.

For example, the arrival of Lin Xueyun and Lin Xueyang caused quite a stir among the crowd. One of them is the current director of Yuanquanhe's laboratory, and the other is a top player in the Imperial Capital Pokémon Association. Both of them are well-known figures in the Imperial Capital.

"Congratulations, sister!" Lin Xueyun and Lin Xueyang said to Lin Xuemei in unison.

Upon hearing the way the two addressed each other and recalling the names of the three people, everyone realized that Xia's maternal family was actually the Lin family from the capital. This was the first time anyone had ever heard of such a thing.

Upon hearing this news, everyone had different expressions, and they were all calculating in their hearts that after this wedding, no one would dare to underestimate the Xia family, and their strength would probably rise to a new level.

However, before everyone could react, Li Yunyao walked in. Li Yunyao was currently stationed in the Grass Insect Secret Realm and had a close relationship with the Xia family. Naturally, he would come to support the Xia family at Xia Luo's wedding. Although they were somewhat surprised, this was within everyone's expectations.

When Long Yanning appeared at the door, Xia Yu was startled. He rubbed his eyes, wondering if he was seeing things. Wasn't Long Yanning in the capital? How could she be here?

"What are you doing here?" Xia Yu asked.

“My dad asked me to deliver a gift,” Long Yanning replied, handing the red envelope to Xia Yu. As she walked away, she said, “The Pokémon Association’s rewards have been announced. Try to go back as soon as possible.”

"Okay. Please sit down first, go sit at the main table with your grandparents," Xia Yu instructed.

"Ah."

Then, Wei Yeqin and his group, who arrived late, brought the atmosphere to a climax. Accompanying Wei Yeqin were two others: the second brother, Yin Yun, and the third brother, He Wenbin, who were also known as Speaker Squirrel Man and Ladybug Man by Xia Luo.

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Chapter 81 Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon (1)

The wedding was incredibly lively, almost causing a stir throughout Starlight City. The luxurious stage setup and wedding dress prompted many people to take out their phones to capture the moment.

Of course, what left the deepest impression on Xia Yu the most was the emotion, especially when the bride, Yu Mengyu, finished reading her wedding vows on the stage. Xia Yu saw his older brother, Xia Luo, and couldn't help but wipe his eyes.

After a love affair that lasted for more than ten years, the two finally got married. Xia Yu, who was watching this scene from the audience, sincerely wished her older brother and sister-in-law well. Xia Luo actually had many better choices. If he wanted, he could marry many women who were more beautiful, richer and prettier than Yu Mengyu at any time. In the end, he still chose the woman who had always silently supported him.

From childhood sweethearts to wearing a wedding dress, their love story is perfect.

When will I get married? Xia Yu couldn't help but wonder.

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During lunch, Xia Luo, the groom, naturally had to drink alcohol, and Xia Yu, as a member of the groomsmen, also drank quite a bit. After toasting everyone, he felt dizzy and his face was flushed. Although he was conscious, he just felt lightheaded.

Xia Yu hurriedly finished his meal, only having time to greet Xia Luo's three sworn brothers and say goodbye to his family before rushing back to the capital. The Pokémon Association had already discussed the rewards and asked Xia Yu to collect them as soon as possible.

As Xia Luo and his wife, along with Xia Yong and his wife, watched their busy youngest son, they felt both heartache and pride. Unbeknownst to them, their son had grown up so much and was now capable of standing on his own.

"Mom, I'm leaving," Xia Yu said.

"Okay, let's go." Tears welled up in Lin Xuemei's eyes. "Rest a bit on the plane, have some tea to sober up. Yan Ning, please take care of Xiao Yu."

Long Yanning blushed, unsure how to refuse, and could only bite the bullet and say, "Mm."

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After boarding the plane, Xia Yu immediately fell into a deep sleep. When he woke up and the plane landed, he found that a thin blanket had been placed over him. Xia Yu looked at Long Yan Ning curiously. Apart from her, there should be no one else covering him with a blanket.

Long Yanning, who was standing to the side, seemed to blush a little when Xia Yu stared at her. She turned her head away and ignored Xia Yu. After the two got off the plane and said goodbye to Old Man Lin, Old Lady Qin, Uncle Da, Uncle Xiao, and others, Xia Yu and Long Yanning hurriedly headed to the Dragon's Secret Realm.

Within the Dragon's Secret Realm.

Long Fan had been waiting for a long time. Looking at Xia Yu's rosy face, he knew that Xia Yu must have drunk quite a bit today. He jokingly asked, "Xiao Yu, are you sure you can do it?"

“Okay.” Xia Yu nodded. He had slept for a while on the plane and felt much better. He hadn’t drunk alcohol in a long time, and his alcohol tolerance had decreased significantly. In his previous life, this amount of alcohol was no problem for him: “No problem.”

Long Fan nodded: "I called you here in a hurry today to inform you that the Pokémon Association's reward for you has been announced. The first reward is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and you have the first choice this year. You can choose a Pokémon egg or any underage pseudo-legendary Pokémon that is not yet capable of breeding, but you will need to catch it yourself and defeat those pseudo-legendary Pokémon. So I suggest you choose a Pokémon egg."

"Secondly, you have two options for the remaining rewards. One is to go to the treasure vault and choose any item, plus one chance to choose a non-legendary Pokémon. This chance is valid in all secret realms across the country. I won't even mention the cash and honor rewards; those are just gimmicks."

"The second option is that you can get another pseudo-legendary Pokémon, but there is a prerequisite: you must reach the top 8 in the National Finals of the High School Cup in order to get the second pseudo-legendary Pokémon next year. Otherwise, you can only get the second pseudo-legendary Pokémon five years later. Note that it will be directly assigned to you by the Pokémon Association, not chosen by yourself."

"Of course, such a generous reward comes at a price; you must also design all the corresponding animations for the exclusive Z-Moves and submit them to the League."

The two rewards are actually not that different. The first reward is something you can get immediately: an item and a Pokémon.

The second reward depends on Xia Yu's performance. If he can make it into the top 8 of the national finals, he will be able to get another pseudo-legendary Pokémon next year; otherwise, he will have to wait five years.

One reward focuses on the present, while the other looks to the future; the choice is up to Xia Yu.

After Long Fan finished speaking, he just looked at him, silently waiting for Xia Yu's decision.

"Uncle Long." Xia Yu pondered for a moment, then immediately made his decision: "I want to choose the first option."

Long Fan looked at Xia Yu with some surprise. He was quite astonished that someone would refuse the reward of a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Xia Yu chose the first reward without hesitation because he had the system. The first reward allowed him to actively choose a Pokémon. Although it wasn't a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, he was guaranteed to get a high-potential Dragon-type Pokémon and top-tier items.

The second reward seems good, but it's full of uncertainty. It might give him a Metagross or Tyranitar with Champion-level potential, which would disrupt his quest and be a loss.