Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

"I have no problem with you, it's just that now is really not the right time..." Xiao Zhi said silently with his head down.

"Why?" Xiaoxia grabbed Xiaozhi's collar and asked excitedly, "I've been with you through three regions since the Orange Islands, isn't it time yet? Why can Xiaolan do it but I can't... Do you have to make me ask you this before you... uh!"

The last words were left unsaid, because Ash had already hugged her tightly.

His warm breath continued to erode her neck, and she could feel a clear throbbing in her chest, as well as a hint of hardness below...

"Can you...feel it?" Ash's voice was noticeably hoarse.

"Mmm..." Xia nodded slightly, blushing, "I can feel it from top to bottom..."

"You don't need to go into so much detail, okay?" Xiao Zhi was speechless for a moment. "In short, I like you so much that I don't have time to say it, but it's really not the right time yet... because even if I'm a scumbag, I still have to have some bottom line."

"Bottom line?" Xiaoxia was confused.

"Let's not talk about me for now, let's talk about Gary," Ash suddenly brought up a certain buddy of his. "His six girlfriends, at first they were just hired cheerleaders, but later they actually became lovers... As far as I know, he's probably slept with half of them..."

"So what...so what?" Xiaoxia blushed, but still stubbornly held her head high, acting as if she didn't care.

"It's fine to stay together forever... but what if we break up later?"

"This..." Xia was stunned.

She seemed to gradually understand what Xiaozhi was worried about.

"Xiaoxia, I confessed my feelings to you because I really like you, and I didn't want to be wishy-washy or wait for you to pursue me... But after that, I have no right to ask anything more of you."

Xiao Zhi is undoubtedly a scumbag, a fact he never denies and has no intention of restraining himself from.

After all, if he could really be that ruthless, not only would Xiaoxia's story be ruined, but also the stories of Serena, Lijia, and Naz would all end in tragedy.

When Xiaozhi meets a woman he likes, he doesn't mind developing a relationship with her. When the feelings reach a suitable level, he will definitely take the initiative to confess his feelings.

But a scumbag is not a scoundrel. He may be amorous and uncontrollable, but he would never have a mindset of playing with or demanding from the women around him!

"Xiaoxia, I hope you become a better person." Xiaozhi looked at Xiaoxia very seriously and said.

"I take you on trips, give you care and help, and fulfill all the obligations a boyfriend should have... except for being faithful. I am truly willing to do these things for you unconditionally, without needing anything in return... I just hope that you can continue to grow and become a better version of yourself."

Under the cover of night, Ash's eyes shone brightly... In them, Misty seemed to see a series of hopes for the future.

"You will continue to grow stronger, and in the future you will grow into a powerful woman like Lorelei or Cynthia... At that time, at least you won't encounter scumbags, and you can even freely choose excellent men, picking several without any problem..."

"Hey, this is getting more and more ridiculous!" Xiaoxia interrupted impatiently. "What do you mean by picking a few more... Besides, you're still here, what am I supposed to pick?!"

"Sorry, sorry, it was just an example." Ash quickly apologized, but his smile remained gentle. "I have always hoped that when you are strong enough and have a broad enough perspective, you will still choose to like me and be willing to accept the entanglements around me."

“Xiao Zhi…” Xiao Xia was stunned.

"So, this is why I must keep working hard," Xiaozhi said with a smile. "While being good to you, I also need to keep becoming stronger! I want to make sure that when you grow into a successful woman, I'm still the only man who can catch your eye!"

"I may not be able to be faithful, but I will definitely treat you better than anyone else! I will be the best one, and everyone will have to admit... I am you, I am your best choice!"

Xiaoxia was completely stunned. She never expected that she had just been emotional and wanted to ask for some progress, but she had suddenly heard Xiaozhi's deepest thoughts.

What she didn't expect was that Xiaozhi had already planned for such a future!

Listen to that! He says he'll be able to rival Master Lorelei and Cynthia in the future!

The girl felt dizzy and lightheaded; for her, the most important thing was Ash's approval.

Even a simple word of affirmation could stir her emotions, let alone such expectations.

Ahhh, I can't take it anymore...

"That's why I said now isn't the time," Ash explained softly at the end. "If that day really comes, and you're still willing to choose me firmly, I think..."

"Would it be okay then...?" Xiaoxia asked, her voice starting to sound cloyingly sweet and dazed.

"It's not a question of whether it's possible or not..." Ash shook his head slightly, and then said something surprising!

"If that day ever comes, I will definitely give you a wedding... It doesn't matter what age you are, as long as you are sure you want it, I will keep my word!"

"I...you..." Xiaoxia was completely incoherent, feeling as if her brain had been blown to mush by these words, and everything around her began to spin!

I can't take it anymore...

On a night like this, hearing such words, her rationality and restraint were on the verge of collapse. All she could think about now was to pounce on him and devour this delicious creature in front of her!

However, the cool sea breeze finally roused a sliver of her consciousness, preventing the situation from escalating further in an indescribable direction.

She realized that the reason Xiaozhi had been restraining himself was simply because he lacked a little awareness.

No matter how strong she becomes or how high her status becomes, she will still only have eyes for him and be willing to accept his shortcomings and follow him wholeheartedly!

Fine... if such a ceremony is truly lacking, then I'll just give it to him myself.

"Xiao Zhi, do you remember that you owe me a promise?" Xiao Xia suddenly asked seriously.

“Of course I remember,” Ash nodded immediately. “Back on Neporu Island, I made a promise to both you and Lyra…”

"Then you can prepare to keep your promise after the match tomorrow~"

As night fell, the girl's smile gradually took on a touch of adorable mischief...

Chapter 495 VS Misty, Mega Evolution Blastoise!

The day before the finals, Ash arrived at the contestant entrance early.

To be honest, he didn't sleep well last night.

Xiaoxia's sudden request caught him completely off guard; when the girl later mentioned their previous agreement, Xiaozhi found it even harder to predict.

These random thoughts continued until this morning... but in any case, it's time to put them aside for now.

Because the match is about to begin!

...

"Ladies and gentlemen, after several days of competition, the Whirl Islands Tournament is finally coming to its final match! The two contestants, Ash and Misty, both from Kanto, will be competing for the honor of the victor and the title of Hero of the Sea in the Ancient Arena!"

"Furthermore, we know that Ash and Misty are currently traveling together... and there are even rumors that they are a couple! These factors undoubtedly make the outcome of the match full of suspense!"

It's the last match, and the commentators are even more enthusiastic than they were a few days ago... and also more gossipy.

Compared to the lackluster confrontation between two strangers, the domestic violence case is clearly a much more eye-catching spectacle, and quite a few people have already started cheering and whistling.

"Now we see Ash Ketchum has entered the arena... Oh, and he's accompanied by a Blastoise, a Pokémon we haven't seen in any of the previous matches! Is Ash planning to pull off a surprise victory in the final battle?!"

"Xiaoxia is already in position on the battlefield, and the vanguard she will be sending out is... Starmie!!"

Ash wasn't surprised by Misty's choice; among her arsenal, the only ones capable of countering Blastoise besides Gyarados were Starmie.

The final showdown of the Whirlpool Islands Tournament has begun!

"Blastoise, hatch!"

"Starfish, thunder!"

"Get out of the way right now!"

"Make a high-speed U-turn and catch up!"

At the start of the match, Ash and Misty delivered a series of exciting fast-paced attacks and defenses. Blastoise took the initiative to use Shell Smash to boost its power, but Starmie unleashed a dazzling arc of electricity that struck at lightning speed.

As Blastoise dodged the electric shock, Starmie spun around and closed the distance to Blastoise!

"That's it, use mental interference!"

hum!

The powerful superpower instantly burst forth, binding Blastoise's body.

"Great!" Xiaoxia clenched her fist excitedly; her tactics had been going smoothly so far.

Next, all that's needed is...

"Wait... what's that?" Misty looked at Ash with a hint of smugness, only to find that he had revealed the Key Stone on his wrist!

"Unleash your newfound power... Blastoise, Mega Evolution!!"

"Kami!!"

The dazzling light connected Blastoise and Ash together. Bathed in the powerful Mega Evolution energy, Blastoise's body became thicker and more solid. The two cannons that were originally on its back turned into cannon barrels on its two arms and a giant cannon on its back!

Super Blastoise!

Ash obtained the Aggron Stone in exchange for the same stone that Blastoise is currently using. He had been working with Blastoise to master this power before Misty came to him last night.

"Use water cannons!" "Kami!"

Boom! !

Super Blastoise shattered the mental interference with its strong physique, and at the same time, its three cannons sprayed out three streams of water, blasting Starmie into the water.

"The power has increased so much?!" Xiaoxia exclaimed in surprise.

"Blastoise, keep hatching!" But Ash took advantage of the moment when Starmie got up and unleashed another powerful boost!

"In that case... Starmie, use high-speed rotation and psychic interference to fly!" Knowing that a direct attack would not be advantageous, Xiaoxia made a decisive move, commanding Starmie to use its superpowers to float strangely, flying wildly underwater and in the air!

"Next, we'll use thunder!"

click!

A flash of lightning appeared, and the starfish seemed to be pulling a wildly dancing lightning serpent, constantly drawing dazzling trails in the air, then forming a shrinking encirclement that was closing in on the Blastoise that was trapped in the lightning!