A water-type trainer who specializes in dragon-type water.

Cheng Feng immediately realized that it was all a big misunderstanding!

He quickly explained, "Xiao Lan, it's my fault for not explaining this clearly in the communication. Brother Zhang Heng is my savior. He asked me about guides suitable for exploring underwater volcanoes, and I knew you were most familiar with this place, so I had him contact you. It was my oversight that caused you to misunderstand..."

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became subtle and awkward.

Lu Xin's outstretched hand remained frozen in mid-air, unnoticed by anyone.

His smile froze, then turned into a barely concealed annoyance.

When had Section Chief Lu ever been treated this way? Especially by some seemingly ordinary young man who appeared out of nowhere.

Jealousy and shame intertwined, leading him to direct his anger at Zhang Heng.

"Hey!" Lu Xin's voice rose, carrying a distinct air of hostility. He withdrew his hand and glanced sideways at Zhang Heng.

"Young man surnamed Zhang, since you weren't Miss Cheng's blind date, why didn't you explain it clearly from the beginning? Instead, you misled her. I think you have ulterior motives and are just lusting after her! You know Miss Cheng comes from a good family and is beautiful, so you want to take advantage of her!"

At this moment, Cheng Lan was surrounded by immense embarrassment and a strange sense of loss, upon hearing Lu Xin's sarcastic and bitter slander of Zhang Heng.

A surge of protectiveness suddenly welled up inside her, instantly overshadowing her previous embarrassment.

She suddenly stood up straight, blocking Zhang Heng's path, and looked sharply at Lu Xin, her tone icy.

He said, "Mr. Lu! Please watch your words! This misunderstanding is entirely due to my own misjudgment and has nothing to do with Zhang Heng! He clearly denied it from the beginning, but I just didn't believe him!"

She took a deep breath and decided to be blunt, completely extinguishing the other party's hopes: "As for the so-called blind date, it wasn't something I actively requested. I have no interest in meeting members of the opposite sex through this method."

"Furthermore, from the very first moment I saw you, based on my most basic impressions, I believed there was absolutely no possibility between us. So please don't waste your precious time on me, and please don't slander my friend!"

She emphasized the word "friend" with extra force.

Lu Xin was completely stunned. Ever since Cheng Lan first went to the Water Resources Bureau to apply for advanced diving certification, he had been amazed by her talent and had gone to great lengths and used his connections to persuade an elder with some ties to the Cheng family to step in and secure this blind date opportunity.

He thought that with his status, position, and the advantage of being "close to the water", he would have no problem winning over this girl who was obsessed with diving. However, he did not expect that after waiting here for several hours, he would be met with such a straightforward and ruthless rejection!

His face instantly changed from red to green, then from green to white, and finally settled into a sinister coldness.

His facade of good upbringing was crumbling; he forced a twisted smile and spoke with a threatening tone.

"Hehe, it seems that Miss Cheng not only has a poor sense of time, but her judgment of people... is also quite poor." He glanced at Zhang Heng meaningfully.

"Could it be that she's really fallen for this pretty boy who's good for nothing but being shameless?"

He paused, then unleashed what he thought was his trump card: "Miss Cheng, don't forget, your advanced diving certification will be re-evaluated next quarter."

"According to regulations, it requires joint approval from the Water Resources Bureau and the Garrison Bureau, and the process is very complicated. Without the help of an 'insider,' it might be very troublesome, and it might even be impossible to pass the review."

He deliberately drew out his words, his tone carrying an obvious hint of seduction and coercion.

"If Miss Cheng is willing to take back what she just said and communicate with me in a friendly manner, I think many things... can be negotiated."

Cheng Lan's fiery temper was completely ignited. She hated nothing more than these kinds of people who bullied others and thought they could do whatever they wanted just because they had some power!

A diving qualification is important, but trying to use it to control her? Dream on!

Before anyone, including Zhang Heng and Cheng Feng, could react, Cheng Lan suddenly made an extremely bold move.

She suddenly reached out and grabbed Zhang Heng's arm, whose reaction was slightly slow due to the depletion of his mental energy, and forcefully pulled him towards her!

Caught off guard, Zhang Heng lost his balance and leaned towards her.

Then, in the afterglow of the setting sun and the gentle sea breeze, under Cheng Feng's astonished gaze and Lu Xin's incredulous stare.

Cheng Lan tiptoed and planted a heavy, clear kiss on Zhang Heng's cheek!

Instantly separate.

Cheng Lan's cheeks were flushed crimson, like a sunset, but her eyes were unusually bright and resolute. She stared directly at Lu Xin, whose face was ashen, and declared loudly:

"That's right! I've got my eye on him! So what?! What's it to you?!"

At this moment, all was silent except for the sound of waves crashing against the rocks.

Cheng Feng stared dumbfounded at his cousin, his mind going blank for a moment: "My...my sister is...?"

Lu Xin's expression was incredibly complex—first astonishment, then extreme shame, followed by uncontrollable rage!

He felt as if Cheng Lan's kiss had completely trampled his dignity underfoot! His carefully cultivated image and his self-righteous advantages had become a huge joke at this moment!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Lu Xin was so angry that he trembled all over and said "good" three times, the sound squeezed out from between his teeth.

"Cheng Lan! You just wait and see! And you pretty boy too!"

Overwhelmed with shame and indignation, he completely lost his mind!

"Bam—!"

A muffled thud, and a flash of white light appeared before him! A chilling killing intent instantly filled the air!

What appeared before everyone was a Pokémon that looked like a legion commander clad in steel armor—Bisharp!

Its entire body was covered with gleaming silver metal armor, and its head was adorned with imposing military caps on both sides. Sharp, massive blades extended from its shoulders and the outside of its arms, radiating a chilling light.

Its red eyes were cold and ruthless, carrying the ferocity unique to Dark-type Pokémon, as it scanned Zhang Heng and Cheng Lan.

The blades in his hands were slightly raised, gleaming with a dangerous silvery-white metallic luster, as if they were about to unleash a fatal slash at any moment!

This Bisharp is a rare Steel-type Pokémon that can only be purchased at a high price and with specific privileges in the "East China Steel-type Citizens' Paradise," a place established under the leadership of Zhang Heng's father and symbolizing the top resources and status of Shanghai.

In Shanghai's high society circles, owning a "Splitter Commander" is, to some extent, a symbol of status and wealth.

Zhang Heng was still slightly dazed by the sudden, warm, and moist touch on his cheek when he felt the undisguised killing intent emanating from Commander Pi Zhan, and his eyes instantly sharpened.

Although he was not in good condition at the moment, the "Superpower" that was slowly merging and beginning to take shape within him sensed the malice from the outside world and naturally emitted a faint but divine aura that transcended the mortal realm.

This aura spread quietly, like invisible ripples.

"Slay the commander! Teach them a lesson!"

Just as the Commander was about to launch an attack on the orders of his trainer, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, as if it had been gripped by an invisible hand!

A sense of fear, stemming from an instinct for survival, swept over it without warning!

Its body, which was about to charge forward, involuntarily paused, and even uncontrollably took two small steps back. A hint of surprise and uncertainty flashed in its originally fierce eyes.

Seeing that his cleaving commander not only did not attack immediately, but instead showed fear, Lu Xin was even more furious, feeling that he had lost face.

He shouted sternly, "Commander Pi Zhan! What are you doing?! Attack!!"

The muscles in the commander's arm were taut, and the cold light on the blade intensified, as if it were struggling, but the oppressive aura emanating from the level of life itself made it difficult for it to muster all its offensive desires.

"enough!"

Just then, a low growl filled with anger exploded like a thunderclap from a clear sky!

Cheng Feng, who had been silently observing, suddenly turned grim. Although he was in a wheelchair, the aura of a former Elite Four level trainer emanating from him was as heavy as a physical presence!

"Lu Xin! In front of me, a registered Elite Four level trainer in the league, you released a Pokémon to threaten my sister and my savior?!"

Cheng Feng's voice was as cold as iron, "Are you treating me like I don't exist?!"

Before he finished speaking, the Daruma baboon, which had been quietly guarding him, suddenly flashed a sharp light in its eyes!

Its incredibly thick arms instantly gathered a violent and scorching flame energy, without any fancy moves.

A simple yet powerful [Flame Fist] strike, like a cannonball, slammed into the chest of the Commander of the Slash, who was standing right in front of him!

"Bang--!!!!!"

A dull, resounding crash, like the sound of leather being struck!

Before the Commander could react, his massive body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the beach more than ten meters away, kicking up a cloud of sand!

The hard metal shell on its chest was cracked open by the angry blow from the Damo baboon, leaving a clear dent. Sparks even sizzled at the edges, and a wisp of smoke rose from it!

This was already a result of the Daruma baboon showing mercy. If it had used a Fighting-type move, given its Champion-level strength...

This attack deals four times the super-effective damage to the Dark/Steel type Bisharp Commander, enough to instantly kill it!

Lu Xin stared in disbelief as his symbol of status and power, the Commander of the Slashing Blade, was instantly killed by the opponent's punch, his face turning deathly pale.

He then realized that he had been blinded by anger and had completely overlooked the existence of Cheng Feng, the former Heavenly King!

Compared to Elite Four level trainers, his background and power seem so laughable and insignificant.

He gritted his teeth and silently used a Poké Ball to retrieve the damaged Commander, who was struggling to get up.

He didn't even dare to look at Cheng Feng's cold eyes, nor did he dare to look at Cheng Lan and Zhang Heng. He just lowered his head deeply, hiding the resentment and shame that was about to overflow in his eyes.

He didn't utter any more harsh words, but his clenched fists and slightly trembling body said it all.

He turned abruptly, almost fleeing, and strode towards the luxury car parked not far away. The engine let out a reluctant roar and sped away.

That chilling figure foreshadowed that this matter would not end easily, and future difficulties were likely inevitable.

The sea breeze carried away the smell of gunpowder and temporarily dispelled the tense atmosphere.

Cheng Lan said to Zhang Heng, "I'm sorry, I used you..."

Zhang Heng didn't speak, he just shook his head slightly.

Cheng Feng looked in the direction Lu Xin had left, his brows furrowing slightly, but then relaxing.

He turned to Zhang Heng and Cheng Lan, about to say something, but saw that Zhang Heng's face was even paler than before, and fine beads of cold sweat were even seeping from his forehead.

"Young man Zhang Heng, are you alright?" Cheng Feng asked with concern.

Zhang Heng waved his hand, suppressing the dizziness caused by the exhaustion of his mental energy, and said in a weak voice, "I'm fine, King Cheng. It's just... I might need to find a place as soon as possible to treat my Pokémon."

Cheng Feng immediately understood the urgency of the situation and nodded solemnly: "I understand. I know a completely trustworthy private Pokémon center in Shanghai! I'll contact them right away and personally take you there!"

"No...no need...King Cheng...I have my own way..."

Then Gengar darted out from Zhang Heng's shadow, supporting Zhang Heng as he lay on its back and silently floated away into the distance.

At this moment, Cheng Feng said to Cheng Lan, "Zhang Heng comes from a good family, has excellent skills, and a resolute and steady personality. He is destined to become a champion, even the national champion. If you could be with him... that would be great."

As the sun completely sank below the horizon, night began to fall. A misunderstanding that had begun, yielded great results, and ultimately ended in conflict during an underwater exploration temporarily subsided.

Inside the underwater volcano's secret realm, the atmosphere was unusually heavy. Polcanion continuously absorbed energy from the realm to repair his shattered body.

The resentment in his eyes was undisguised, and all the Fire-type Pokémon in the secret realm lay prostrate on the ground, not daring to utter a sound, for fear of displeasing Volcanion.