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

In the wild grass of Route 25, Ye Luo carried two trainers and Gardevoir to the grass using Teleport.

Before entering Cerulean Cave, Gardevoir will mark a location outside the cave to facilitate a quick return.

Record the scenery of a natural forest, and as long as you recall the exact location, you can use Teleport to bring your trainer back there.

This is related to Pokémon's memory; Gardevoir with fallen leaves has an excellent memory for its environment.

"We've arrived. I hope you've learned your lesson. If you want to train in Cerulean Cave, you should at least become official trainers first."

It's not far from that point for them. As long as they can obtain 4 regional badges, it will be enough to prove that they have passed the rookie stage and become a trainer who can stand on their own.

It's not too late to continue the cave training trip in Cerulean City later.

After being severely lectured by Ye Luo, Xiao Xu and Anai's faces were now filled with terror.

"Mr. Ye Luo's intimidating presence when he's angry is too strong."

"I find the Gardevoir with its red eyes more frightening. Is it because of psychological stress?"

Ye Luo listened to the two recount their experiences of being reprimanded and then spoke seriously.

"The danger level of Cerulean Cave has been downgraded, but there are still unidentified dangers deep inside. Value your own safety and that of your Pokémon. New trainers should not go in."

"yes......"

"We know we were wrong."

Not only did Ye Luo exude a powerful aura as if in battle, but the tall Gardevoir beside him also gleamed with a fierce light in its eyes, intimidating the two into silence.

Actually, it's not that Gardevoir is really fierce. Whenever it's in a high mood, its red psychoactive organ on its chest will activate and glow, maximizing its perception.

The outward perception is the opposite of Gardevoir's usual introverted ability to perceive the emotions of others; instead, it releases its own intense emotions to the outside world.

Essentially, Gardevoir's anger is amplified by its psycho-organ and then imposed on its target.

After several layers of attack, it's as if the other party senses its overwhelming rage, and some Pokémon may even have other emotional misunderstandings.

With its continuous, intense rage, almost murderous, Gardevoir only needed to unleash these powers to make weaker wild Pokémon flee.

Humans are relatively slow-witted creatures. When Newleaf and Cyndaquil were so scared that they hid behind their trainer's legs, Xiaoxu and Anai's feeling was simply that "Gardedoll is angry," nothing more.

When Ye Luo was lecturing the two of them, Anai kept her eyes fixed on him, listening so attentively that she must have taken his words to heart.

As she turned to leave, Anai whispered something in Xiaoxu's ear, and Xiaoxu looked as if she had been stunned.

"That's not a good idea."

"Isn't it necessary to confirm that we're good partners for adventures? Please."

Ah Nai clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture, but Xiao Xu hesitated for a long time before deciding to refuse.

"I'm going! Xiao Xu, if you're a teammate, come with me."

"wait...!"

Xiao Xu leaned slightly towards friendship over obedience and couldn't control her emotions.

"Mr. Ye Luo! Please wait a moment."

Two rookie trainers ran towards him.

Ye Luo, who had originally planned to leave, was a little confused. Did he want to challenge himself and test his strength?

Anai nimbly tiptoed and took off Ye Luo's hat, with Xiao Xu following closely behind, still hesitant.

"Xiao Xu, the reins are in your hands from now on!"

"Waaah... I'm sorry!"

Xiao Xu took Ye Luo's glasses off.

"..."

What are these two doing?

Anai stared wide-eyed at his face, comparing it to the image in her mind.

"As expected, it's Mr. Ye Luo, isn't it?!"

Ye Luo asked back with a hint of doubt.

"Hmm? Do I have a different name?"

No, that's not what I meant.

A-Nai suddenly blushed; she felt embarrassed to see her idol and started to feel awkward.

"I've been wondering if it's possible, there's a certainty, a feeling that it's definitely true, Mr. Ye Luo!"

She started to ramble a little and called his name again.

Xiao Xu, who was standing next to him and had taken off his glasses, didn't understand what was going on.

"What exactly happened to Anai?"

Anai, who was initially a little embarrassed, immediately looked at Xiaoxu, her face flushed, and said nervously.

"He's Ye Luo! Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"

"Didn't I tell you already?"

Xiao Xu said his name was Ye Luo from the beginning, so I don't understand why Anai is blushing.

However, Xiao Xu understood one thing.

"Mr. Ye Luo is an expert-level trainer and he's also very handsome, so it's normal for people to admire him."

"Expert-level trainer?"

This time, it was Anai's turn to be confused. What was Xiaoxu saying?

"Didn't you watch the league tournament?"

Xiao Xu shook his head.

Anai was even more surprised.

"Why do you aim to become a trainer but don't even watch the League Tournament?"

Xiao Xu was a little embarrassed. He didn't intend to give a reason, so he changed the subject and asked.

"So what exactly happened? I know Mr. Ye Luo is a very skilled trainer."

"A very skilled trainer..."

Anai was inexplicably furious upon hearing such praise; such meager compliments were clearly unacceptable.

"Ye Luo is the league champion!"

"champion....."

Xiao Xu's mind was in turmoil. After pausing for a few seconds, he managed to sort out his thoughts and then shouted.

"The champion?! Mr. Ye Luo is?!"

Anai, however, was puzzled: "Why don't you believe me? His Pokémon look very strong."

"Because... Mr. Ye Luo said he is an expert-level trainer."

"...Xiao Xu, you're the kind of good kid who listens to your family and always keeps your word, right?"

He believed everything Ye Luo said, without even a hint of doubt.

However, this is not his fault. After all, Xiao Xu really didn't watch the league tournament and didn't pay attention to it, so his chances of knowing about it were naturally limited.

Just like Cynthia is recognized by many trainers, but to an old lady on the street, she might just be a blonde beauty trainer who appeared on TV.

At first, Anai was just unsure. After all, if a rookie trainer from the same cohort told her, "I'm going to consult with the champion," nobody would believe it. She initially thought it was just a trainer with the same name.

However, after seeing Ye Luo's Pokémon, he felt something was off, but he was wearing a hat, scarf, and glasses, so it was hard to see his face clearly.

Thinking that picking it would confirm it was indeed the champion, it turned out to be him.

"what!"

Anai suddenly recalled how, in the Cerulean Cave, she had confidently asked the champion for praise after subduing Sableye, and her face turned even redder.

Xiao Xu wasn't too affected. Whether Ye Luo was a champion or an expert trainer, he admired him enough. Plus, he hadn't watched the League tournament, so his bias wasn't strong enough.

"So Mr. Ye Luo was the champion."

"Um."

Ye Luo nodded calmly.

"So, can you give me back my hat and glasses?"

The two then realized that the champion's belongings were still in their hands, and hurriedly returned them.

"Yes, yes, I'm sorry! I didn't mean it." Anai apologized in a stuttering voice, sounding much more sincere than when she had just been lectured.

"It's okay, there's nothing we can do about being recognized anyway."

After all, Ye Luo is the league champion of the Kanto region, so it's understandable that he was recognized; there will always be sharp-eyed trainers who notice something amiss.

He'll just admit it when the time comes; after all, he doesn't stay in one place for too long.

After the performance at the New Year's Eve celebration, many trainers came to ask if he was the champion, but Ye Luo quickly slipped away.

"I really enjoyed your match! Mr. Ye Luo."

Ah Nai blushed and spoke loudly and nervously, her red cheeks seeming to be steaming.

"I watched your matches at least ten times before I set off, and I never imagined that I would meet you on my journey."

She even bowed politely to Ye Luo, her eyes darting around nervously, unsure of where to look.

Would meeting the champion really elicit such a strong reaction? Of course, if it were just a trainer with the same name, Anai would just think of him as a handsome guy with a mysterious aura. But he is the champion himself! There's no reason not to be excited.

The girl, who came from the countryside, had only been away from her hometown for a short time when she met the current champion in the city. At that moment, Anai thought to herself how lucky she was.

"It's great to be in the Kanto region. I'm confident I can beat the Cerulean Gym now."

Seeing her confident demeanor, Ye Luo smiled and said.

"I believe you can succeed in this challenge."

Suddenly, Ah Nai blushed and couldn't speak. Inspired by her idol, she grabbed Xiao Xu's hand and ran out of the bushes, her emotions surging.

"I'm going to challenge the Cerulean Gym now, Xiaoxu, let's go!"

"Why are you pulling me along? I've already got the badge."

"Someone has to cheer you on, right?"

Xiao Xu was reluctantly dragged into the cheering squad. Of course, it would be even better if the champion himself came to cheer, but Anai couldn't bring herself to say it, and what if they lost? That would be too embarrassing.

Let's use Xiao Xu as a substitute; the encouragement from teammates can boost morale.

Watching the two newlyweds walk away, Ye Luo put her hat back on and put her glasses on the bridge of her nose.

The Gardevoir beside her smiled nonchalantly, and Ye Luo gave it a sarcastic remark.

"Why didn't Gardevoir stop them when they charged at us? Can't it sense other people's thoughts?"

[No need, I didn't sense any malice.]

Gardevoir smiled.

[Moreover, Ye Luo's slightly flustered reaction after his identity was exposed was quite amusing.]

Ye Luo was speechless.