Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

The weather in early March was perfect, with bright but not scorching sunshine. As the boats sailed through the waves, the sea breeze gently swept by, bringing gusts of cool early spring air.

The vast ocean, the blue sky, long-winged gulls and electric petrels swooping down to prey in the low sky, giant flying fish leaping out of the water and gliding, with tarpon fish clinging to their bodies, and a magnificent swarm of stinging jellyfish like a red agate mine...

Xia Chen took a deep breath of the salty, humid air unique to the ocean and thought to himself, "This is what travel is all about!"

Chapter 253 An Unknown Elf is Approaching Loto at Supersonic Speed! (5.6k)

This was not only Xia Chen's first time at sea, but also the first time the elves had ever experienced the ocean, and even Milotic was seeing the ocean for the first time.

However, one Eevee that lived two lives is an exception.

Therefore, the elves were just as excited as Xia Chen.

Minas had been swimming alongside the boat ever since it set off, occasionally leaping out of the water to let Xia Chen know that he hadn't lost them.

With his speed and stamina, Xia Chen wasn't worried.

Gardevoir stood at the very front of the deck, gazing into the distance, letting the sea breeze caress her. Her long white dress billowed behind her, like a flag on the [Electric Swallow].

Little Dragon behind her was puzzled to find that he was moving backward relative to the boat while suspended in mid-air, so he kept flying forward in an attempt to maintain a stationary position relative to the boat.

Meanwhile, the sticky baby, who was quietly sitting on the deck, looked at the idiot with a disdainful gaze.

The spirits of Mingyi were also doing their own thing on the spacious deck, some basking in the sun like the Earth King and the Serpent King, and others playing and frolicking like the Flame King and the Frog.

Qishu also brought along Electric Petal, Electric Belly Frog, and Mismagius, along with three other Pokémon.

Of course, these weren't the elite Pokémon usually used in gym battles, but rather the gym-level Pokémon that had accompanied Qishu throughout his growth.

Perhaps because it was their first time meeting Xia Chen and the others, the three elves acted rather aloof, quietly basking in the sun in a secluded spot.

For a moment, the huge deck was bustling with activity, but Mingyi and Qishu were nowhere to be seen.

"Lord Serpent, where are Naruto and the others?"

Xia Chen asked curiously the monarch snake that was coiled up in the sunlight, photosynthesizing.

The arrogant snake looked up and glanced at Xia Chen, then flicked its tongue towards the second floor of the cabin.

That's where the bedrooms are on the ship.

Xia Chen nodded his thanks, "Thank you... Xianbu, you stay here and play, I'll go upstairs and take a look."

"Buy~"

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The yacht that Xia Chen rented was one of the larger ones, with a length of over twenty meters, enough for a dozen or so people to have a party on it.

However, this trip didn't involve more than a dozen people, but rather more than a dozen Pokémon.

Following the path, they found Mingyi's room. Before even entering, they heard strange noises coming from inside.

"Can I not take it...?"

"Just give it a try~"

"Okay, don't move, I'll do it myself..."

Wow, so beautiful!

Xia Chen, who was listening outside the door, looked at the conversation with a strange expression. Why did this conversation sound so bad?

Am I being cuckolded by this strange tree?

Wait, why am I having such a strange thought...?

Putting aside his chaotic thoughts, Xia Chen politely knocked on the door.

"Ah, Xia Chen is here! Hurry up and put your clothes on!"

"Um...over there, the pants."

Xia Chen's face was ashen.

Oh no! I went on a trip and a strange, beautiful girl stole my childhood sweetheart.

What's going on here?

Qi Shu looks harmless, but is that just a disguise?

Damn it!

Xia Chen was thinking about how to win back his childhood sweetheart when, after a flurry of hurried footsteps, the door suddenly opened.

Before them stood two stunningly beautiful young women, their clothes disheveled and faces slightly flushed.

One looked embarrassed, the other shy.

Xia Chen looked them over suspiciously. "What are you doing in there?"

"Nothing much... Oh right, what are we having for lunch?"

Mingyi's attempt to change the subject was extremely poor.

Xia Chen said irritably, "I don't know. Let the servants make it. We'll eat whatever they make."

The yacht's culinary team consists of three devoted servants who are excellent at Padménian cuisine, but Xia Chen, who is in a bad mood, doesn't want to cook.

Looking at Xia Chen's expression, Mingyi seemed to understand something.

She suddenly leaned close to Xia Chen's ear mysteriously and chuckled, "I bought a few really sexy swimsuits..."

Xia Chen nodded in realization; so that's what they had been talking about in the room.

That means that under the two girls' thin coats...

Xia Chen subconsciously glanced at Qi Shu, whose expression had become even more shy, and suddenly understood something.

He dared not think any further, coughed lightly, and said, "Well, what do you want to eat for lunch? I'll make it. There's plenty of food to bring on board."

Mingyi chuckled. "You weren't like this before I said that."

Couldn't you have been tough for just two more minutes?

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Full of energy, Xia Chen eventually went back to the cabin to cook. With the help of three servants who were skilled in cooking and had superpowers, the meal was easy to prepare.

However, this does not mean that he did not put his heart into it. When he invited Qi Shu to dinner for the first time, Xia Chen showed his true abilities.

As the last dish of braised prawns was served, Xia Chen casually tossed off his apron and said nonchalantly, "I apologize for the poor hospitality!"

Looking at the brightly colored and fragrant dishes laid out on the table, Qi Shu swallowed hard, completely losing his composure.

Qi Shu, whose diet had always been strictly controlled, had never seen anything like this before. If it weren't for her politeness and upbringing, she would have already started eating before Xia Chen even sat down at the table.

"Alright, alright, let's eat!"

Seeing Captain Xia Chen take his seat, Mingyi invited Qi Shu, who still seemed a little embarrassed, to join them for dinner.

Thank you for your hospitality.

Qi Shu nodded to Xia Chen, then picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of the appetizing piece of meat that he had been eyeing for a long time.

The dishes, meticulously prepared by a top chef from Donghuang, undoubtedly won over Qishu, who usually prefers salads and blanched dishes.

The dining table is the place where people can get closer together. After a meal, Qi Shu was no longer as reserved as before.

"By the way, when do we start filming the video?"

Qi Shu put down his chopsticks and asked Xia Chen.

"Weren't we filming the whole time?"

Xia Chen pointed to the Rotom phone that was hovering in the air and replied matter-of-factly.

Qishu was taken aback. "Ah, but I haven't changed into that outfit yet."

Xia Chen asked in a strange tone, "Without that outfit, are you no longer yourself?"

Qi Shu frowned slightly. "You know perfectly well that's not what I meant... Anyway, this won't do. You're not streaming right now, are you?"

Xia Chen curled his lip. "If it were a live broadcast, your agent would have already arrived in a speedboat. We're broadcasting tomorrow, so we'll keep today's footage as backup."

Qi Shu said seriously, "This video from today cannot be leaked, otherwise... you'll be in trouble."

Xia Chen shrugged. "What is this? A threat? A threat from the gym leader?"

In just a few words, the originally harmonious atmosphere suddenly became inexplicably heavy.

"You guys chat first, I'm going for a walk to digest my food..."

Mingyi led the elves and made a quick getaway. Soon, only Xia Chen and Qi Shu remained in the restaurant.

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Mingyi's departure actually dissipated much of the tense atmosphere.

Qi Shu didn't answer Xia Chen's question. Instead, she suddenly asked, "Why did you do that?"

Both of them understood the meaning of those words. Xia Chen didn't pretend not to understand and replied calmly, "If you want to do it, then do it."

Qi Shu narrowed his eyes slightly, and his demeanor seemed to undergo a subtle change.

"Do you think I need your rescue? Or am I just a spice in your journey?"

Seeing the strange tree suddenly "turn evil", Xia Chen was not surprised. Instead, he slightly curled the corners of his mouth.

A popular idol full of energy during live streams, an introverted and shy quiet girl outside of live streams, or now a scheming and cunning girl.

No face can be considered real; she simply wears whatever mask suits the occasion.

A dojo owner who is so young could not possibly be just a puppet manipulated by the capital behind him.

Xia Chen shrugged. "Think what you want. I'm already involved. It's up to you to decide how you want to stand up to me."

Qi Shu's eyes flickered, and after a long period of thought, she slowly said, "Do you know what the simplest way to cross social classes in this world is?"

Xia Chen replied without hesitation, "Of course, I want to become a trainer."

Fame, wealth, status—as long as you and your spirit have enough strength, everything is within your grasp.

"Yes, trainer. Becoming a trainer isn't difficult; all you need is a Poké Ball and a Pokémon. The difficulty lies in becoming a respected and powerful trainer."

"Talent, family background, resources, luck... these are all obstacles on the path of a trainer. I understood this principle when I was very young. So I chose a path that was relatively easier to take."