He eventually dismissed the idea.
Subduing them wasn't like completing a mission, so why rush the process?
Take it slow, let things happen naturally.
To Ye Feng's right was a small river, though not so small, with a swift current.
And at this very moment, with a loud rumble.
A colossal beast emerged from the water.
Anyone with a weak heart would have likely been scared to death by this sudden appearance.
Ye Feng narrowed his eyes and saw it was a blue Gyarados.
The Gyarados also spotted Ye Feng, opening its massive maw, its two draconic eyes locking onto him.
"As expected of Cinnebar City, to so casually encounter a Gyarados. Perfect for a meal."
Ye Feng prepared to release Squirtle.
But at this moment.
"I'm so sorry! I didn't startle you, did I!"
A female voice.
A mature, confident tone.
Ye Feng turned his head.
And indeed, it was a mature woman.
She had long blue hair, wore a black tight-fitting outfit, and a short black skirt that reached her thighs, revealing two fair legs.
Furthermore, her face was pretty, and her figure leaned towards the legendary, extremely rare pear shape.
She also had a black cloak behind her.
Although this was his first time meeting her, Ye Feng could guess with his eyes closed.
This must be Xiao Chun.
After apologizing to Ye Feng, Xiao Chun finally had the chance to look at his face. The moment she saw him, she recognized him.
"Ye Feng? You're Ye Feng! I've been waiting for you for so long!"
"Waiting for me? For what?"
"Of course, for my battle with you!!!"
Xiao Chun smiled.
"Come back, Gyarados."
Xiao Chun took out a Poké Ball and returned the Gyarados.
Then, she walked up to Ye Feng.
A pleasant perfume wafted towards him.
Taking a deep breath, Ye Feng sized up Xiao Chun.
Xiao Chun noticed Ye Feng's gaze, but she didn't mind at all. Instead, she proudly displayed herself.
"Although you are a strong trainer like my cousin Lance, don't underestimate me. Besides my cousin, I am the strongest Dragon-type Pokémon trainer!"
"Is that so? You seem to admire your cousin greatly."
"Of course. My cousin is the League Champion."
Xiao Chun's face flushed slightly as she said this.
"Alright, let's go. Since you're here to challenge me, head to my gym."
Under Xiao Chun's guidance, Ye Feng arrived at the Olivine Gym in Cinnebar City.
From the outside, the Olivine Gym resembled a Western-style building.
Upon entering.
The battle arena was a very formal water-themed battleground.
"Ye Feng, I won't hold back."
Xiao Chun waved her Poké Ball.
Ye Feng smiled, "Nor will I."
"By the way, since you claim to be the strongest Dragon-type trainer besides your cousin, I won't bully you either. You must have seen my battle with your cousin."
"So, bring out all your Pokémon!"
Xiao Chun furrowed her brows.
She asked Ye Feng, "Are you going to use Rayquaza?"
Xiao Chun had indeed seen that match.
Rayquaza was incredibly powerful. With just one move, Dragon Ascent, it had easily defeated her cousin's six Pokémon.
Because of this, she believed that her cousin Lance wasn't actually weaker than Ye Feng, it was just that Ye Feng had used a Legendary Pokémon, Rayquaza.
If it were a minor Legendary, a pseudo-legendary, or a regular Pokémon, her cousin would surely not have lost to Ye Feng.
Ye Feng replied, "Rayquaza is ranked last and second to last among my Pokémon. You want me to use it?"
Xiao Chun chuckled, "Ye Feng, you do like to joke. Rayquaza is ranked last and second to last? Do you mean your Pikachu is stronger than Rayquaza?"
Xiao Chun thought Ye Feng was just trying to intimidate her.
But she wasn't a fool.
Rayquaza, a Legendary Pokémon, was Ye Feng's trump card.
"I spoke with the Gym Leaders you've already defeated."
"The Pokémon you've revealed so far are..."
"Pikachu, Rayquaza, Squirtle, Gengar."
"I'll challenge your Pikachu."
Xiao Chun's lips curled. "This is a three-on-one battle that you requested. If you lose, I won't give you a second chance to challenge me. You also won't get the Rising Badge."
"Xiao Chun, isn't this a bit too unfair?"
Suddenly.
Two people entered the gym from somewhere.
Both were men.
One was an old man, the other a middle-aged man.
They were both wearing specially designed uniforms.
And they both had cloaks on their backs.
The old man and the middle-aged man shared about seventy percent of the same facial features.
Their gazes held a depth and an extremely profound shrewdness.
"Grandpa?! Dad?! What are you doing here?!"
Xiao Chun looked at the two men in surprise. They were her father and grandfather.
"Naturally, we heard that the Kanto League Champion Ye Feng was here, so we came to pay our respects to the Champion's presence."
Ye Feng replied, "I was expelled long ago. The title of Champion is in the past."
"Alright, alright, let's start the battle quickly."
Ye Feng summoned his Red-Striped Pikachu.
Seeing this, Xiao Chun didn't hesitate.
Three Pokémon, Kingdra, Gyarados, and Dragonair, appeared simultaneously.
Even though it was a three-on-one battle, Xiao Chun didn't dare to be careless.
Especially with her father and grandfather watching.
This time, it was only a Pikachu they were fighting,
Not that Rayquaza, so she absolutely could not lose!!!
"Kingdra! Dragon Pulse!"
"Gyarados! Hydro Pump!"
"Dragonair! Dragon Rage!!"
Xiao Chun immediately unleashed three different powerful attacks.
Ye Feng responded, "Pikachu, finish this quickly."
Red-Striped Pikachu nodded, then unleashed a surge of powerful electricity from its body.
This terrifying electricity directly shattered the three attacks and swept towards Xiao Chun in a powerful thunderous storm.
Xiao Chun was taken aback. "Kingdra! Gyarados! Dragonair! Use Protect and Miracle Shield! And Wide Guard!!!"
Xiao Chun reacted quickly, immediately ordering her three Pokémon to use defensive moves.
Ye Feng found the first two moves acceptable, but the third, Wide Guard, wasn't a Rock-type move?
How did these Dragon and Water types learn it?
But regardless of how they learned it.
Kingdra, Gyarados, and Dragonair were all defeated by Red-Striped Pikachu's thunderous storm.
The lightning in the arena crackled for about five minutes before gradually dissipating.
Outside the arena.
Xiao Chun's grandfather and father exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Xiao Chun, seeing her three Pokémon floating unconscious in the large battle pool,
Was filled with disbelief.
She knew that Pikachu was strong.
But she never expected it to be *this* strong?
Defeating all three of her Pokémon with a single move?
She couldn't help but look at Ye Feng.
She had previously thought that if Ye Feng didn't use Rayquaza, she could at least put up a fight against him. But what had just happened shattered all her confidence.
The difference in their strength was simply too vast.