Pokémon: Just won the championship, the newbie growth system is here!

Early in the morning, Ye Luo was having a sweet potato pancake she had just bought from a roadside vendor for breakfast, and she was drinking soy milk while walking in the park.

Meloeta picked up the sweet potato pancake and lifted it slightly on her shoulder. She took a big bite, looking blissfully happy.

[Delicious!]

"We'll be leaving Dark Grey City pretty much today."

I've received the Easter egg rewards, explored all of Dark Grey City, and enjoyed plenty of delicious food. It's time to say goodbye to this city.

As Ye Luo was thinking this, she noticed a rookie trainer girl she had met before sitting by the fountain in front of her.

"I remember her name was Xiaozhi."

From afar, I saw Xiaozhi looking dejected, complaining to her partner, Little Fire Dragon.

"Upo is so hard to catch."

Woop from Pyrenees City is incredibly agile. I spent an entire afternoon catching Pokémon, and the empty Poké Balls I threw were enough to cover my travel expenses to the next city, and they were all washed away by the flood.

But that wasn't the most infuriating thing for her. The real problem was that the new trainer she met in Pewter City, Xiaoshou, had actually caught a Upo.

Furthermore, thanks to Woop and Bulbasaur, she successfully obtained the Grey Badge, taking the lead over her.

Everyone here is a trainer with the dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. Xiaozhi feels very unwilling that some of her peers have gone ahead of her.

But now the problem doesn't stop there. Xiaozhi opened the Pokémon Encyclopedia with a troubled expression and saw that her balance showed 130G.

"...I can't even afford a Poké Ball anymore."

Life is manageable. The Pokémon Center offers preferential treatment to new trainers, providing free berries daily and free accommodation.

The one-dollar dry cleaner and ten-dollar bathhouse next to the Elf Center can also solve the problem of keeping clothes clean.

However, since she is currently unable to defeat the Pewter City Gym, she is naturally unable to set off for the next city.

Without a Water-type Pokémon, you can only rely on Charmander to fight it out. You've already hit a wall enough times, and trying a few more times will only lead to the same result.

Xiaozhi is deeply troubled.

Charmander also looked disappointed. It had been very confident in itself, but unfortunately, it really couldn't beat Onix.

Recalling the force of being strangled and rammed by Onix's rock-hard body, Charmander felt a little scared.

"Eh..."

"Aww..."

"If the trainer lacks confidence, the Pokémon will also lack confidence."

Xiaozhi was suddenly struck up a conversation with someone. She looked up in confusion, but her expression brightened considerably when she realized who it was.

"Lord Ye Luo!"

"..."

Is this nickname going to stay? She was just looking so dejected a moment ago, her mood changed so quickly.

Ye Luo couldn't help but want to complain in his heart. Seeing the newbie looking dejected, he thought he would say something nice to comfort him.

It seems she didn't need any comforting; her mood improved as soon as she saw him.

"Would you like some sweet potato pancakes?"

"eat!"

What a lively girl! Ye Luo shared a piece of the sweet potato cake with her, and Xiao Zhi happily accepted the sweet potato cake from her idol.

A steaming hot sweet potato pancake was the biggest encouragement for her, and she felt motivated to challenge the dojo again.

Seeing how energetic she was, Ye Luo decided not to disturb her and turned to leave.

"Well then, good luck."

"Um!"

Xiao Zhi shared half of the sweet potato cake with Little Dragon.

"Charmander, how about we challenge the gym again after we finish this sweet potato pancake? I feel like we can definitely beat it this time."

"Aww!"

A sweet potato pancake certainly won't boost your battle power, but if the trainer is full of fighting spirit, the Pokémon will work harder, increasing their chances of winning.

"Maybe Xiaozhi can actually win the gym battle this time," Ye Luo thought to herself.

"Meow~".

A new Leaf Cat appeared in the field of vision unintentionally, sitting on the edge of the fountain, its big, cute eyes staring at this place.

Ye Luo felt that this new Ye Miao looked familiar, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. Wild Pokémon all look alike.

Ye Luo reached out to touch its head, but upon discovering that Xin Ye Miao had just raised its claws, Ye Luo immediately did so.

However, he didn't actually touch Shin-chan; he withdrew his hand halfway through.

"Meow?"

"The one that reacted aggressively must be the one in the research institute."

"Meow~".

Shin-yeon-nyan made a cute meow, as if saying, "Pet me."

It could also mean "If you touch me, I'll grab you."

Xiao Zhi took out the Pokédex.

Newleafyre, a Grass-type Pokémon, can make everything around it swoon by rubbing its front paws and releasing a sweet fragrance.

The fluffy body hair contains plant-like components, and frequent face washing is necessary to prevent dryness.

Xiaozhi: "Wow, what an adorable Pokémon! I've never seen one like it before."

Little Weaver was trying to pat its head in a friendly manner when Leaf Fall reminded her.

"Be careful of its claws; if they're exposed, I suggest you don't touch it."

"How could that be? It's so cute."

Ye Luo was a little helpless as yet another person refused to listen to advice.

However, compared to trainers who are easily swayed by cute things, Xiaozhi's Pokémon are more vigilant.

"Ouch (crack)!!"

The little dragon stretched out its claws to attack Newleaf Cat, but Newleaf Cat nimbly dodged them.

"A little fire dragon?"

"Aww!"

Charmander has already assumed an offensive stance against Meowth, blocking the trainer's way.

Amidst the chaotic scene, a trainer wearing a hat swiftly ran into the center of the battlefield.

"Shin, Shin-chan, where have you been again! Hmm? You're at the Viridian City Pokémon Center."

Ye Luo also noticed this trainer, who was none other than Xiao Xu, the late rookie trainer he had encountered in Viridian City.

But these details are not important now. Xiao Xu's gaze quickly slid to the side and found that Xin Ye Miao and Xiao Charmander were at each other's throats.

"What's going on?"

Xiaozhi: "My little Charmander doesn't seem to get along with your Shin-Ye-Nyan."

"Aww!"

"Meow!"

Charmander and Leafy were wary of each other, as if preparing for a big fight.

Xiaozhi had never encountered a way of starting a trainer battle like this before. In the past, trainers would first make eye contact and then start battling in unison.

This is the first time I've ever encountered two Pokémon that immediately locked eyes and seemed ready to fight.

What should we do in this situation?

Xiaozhi: "Of course I'll accept the challenge! You over there, trainer, state your name!"

"Xiao, Xiao Xu?"

Xiaozhi adjusted her hat: "I'm Xiaozhi, a trainer from Pinewood Town. Where are you from?"

"Xiao Xu from Zhenxin Town."

Xiaozhi: "Pallet Town? Then let's have the two towns' top contenders battle it out! Let's bring our strongest skills and see who comes out on top!"

"Oh? Okay!"

Although Xiao Xu didn't know what had happened before, he decided to leave that for after the battle.

Once a battle between trainers begins, they must go all out.

Xiao Zhi looked at Ye Luo and blinked.

"★~≧▽^Could you please be the referee for me?"

Ye Luo didn't care. Since it wasn't his turn to fight, there was nothing wrong with him just eating breakfast and watching as a referee.

"Can."