The distinguished prodigy looked at the Pikachu.
A few months ago.
She had met Ash and his companions.
She had even battled two of them before.
The first was Misty, whom she had defeated.
But when it came to Ash, the second one.
She had used Krabby, which was super-effective against Pikachu, and its level was also higher, yet she was still defeated by Pikachu's non-move attacks in the end.
It was because of this that she had a sudden realization.
Theories were ultimately just theories; practice was what mattered.
"But this time, it's different!!!"
"Graveler! Use Double-Edge!!!"
Graveler heard the command, curled into a ball, and charged towards Pikachu.
However, just as the terrifying impact was about to hit Pikachu, it was effortlessly blocked with one hand.
Then, Pikachu's other hand retracted into a paw-like shape.
"Is that Rock Smash?!"
The moment You Deng Jiaozi saw Pikachu strike, she knew she had lost.
Her Graveler was directly knocked out by that single blow.
"What?!"
You Deng Jiaozi's face was filled with disbelief, but her momentary dejection quickly vanished, replaced by excitement.
"As expected, the outside world is full of strong individuals! It's truly amazing!!!"
"Yes, it's amazing. Where's my 5,000?"
Ye Feng asked for his winnings.
You Deng Jiaozi smiled slightly, "I didn't bring any cash."
Ye Feng: "???"
You Deng Jiaozi: "Who carries cash these days? Tell me your card number, and I'll transfer it directly."
The young lady's demeanor was indeed extraordinary.
Ye Feng directly gave his card number: "521, 125, 1314."
"Okay."
You Deng Jiaozi took out her phone and called someone.
Then, after only a few minutes, Ye Feng took out his phone and saw a notification of an incoming transfer.
Indeed, it was 5,000.
"Thank you."
Ye Feng was always polite to such a 'fat sheep'.
"You're welcome. It's just a small amount. By the way, I see you're quite strong. Why don't you travel with me?"
You Deng Jiaozi tossed her hair, speaking proudly.
But when she opened her eyes, she found that Ye Feng had already walked far away.
She quickly chased after him, and they headed towards a secluded, dense forest.
"Hey, I'll pay you a salary, 50,000 a month. No, how about 100,000?!"
You Deng Jiaozi had been chattering non-stop from the beginning.
Ye Feng remained expressionless.
Traveling together? Companions? Going on a journey together?
Wasn't that something for lambs to do?
Only the weak needed companions.
He was a tiger, a solitary tiger.
Although the salary offered by this wealthy young lady was frighteningly high.
Up to 150,000 a month.
However, Ye Feng could accept it. But could Pikachu accept it?
Ye Feng didn't strictly need to eat Pokémon.
He could also eat human food.
But his Pikachu, ever since it ate its first Pokémon, which were from its own kind, those Pikachu among its companion group.
It only ate Pokémon.
It refused to eat Pokémon feed or energy cubes.
It needed to eat Pokémon to satisfy its needs.
And if this need were ever discovered by others, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Although Pokémon had their own food chains, what about a Pikachu that ate everything? Was it not worth being studied?
Ye Feng wasn't afraid of others, he was just afraid of trouble.
Besides, if he encountered any good Pokémon, Ye Feng also wanted to have a taste.
If this young lady were by his side, how could he eat?
How could he get stronger?
Even though he was already strong enough.
Moreover, if his secret of eating Pokémon were discovered, he would have to silence them.
Ye Feng continued to ignore You Deng Jiaozi.
You Deng Jiaozi eventually grew tired of talking.
She took out her thousand-dollar bottle of mineral water and took a sip, resting for a moment.
But Ye Feng was like someone who never tired.
"Hey! Wait for me!!!"
Ye Feng paid no attention.
Honestly, for a woman to follow him for so long.
If he didn't dislike being forceful, she would have already been eaten clean.
However, he wasn't that perverted yet.
The scorching sun illuminated everything.
The damp sea breeze carried a hint of saltiness.
Ye Feng emerged from the forest and arrived at a beach.
Stepping onto the soft, golden sand.
In the distance, a flock of Pidgey were flying over the sea.
Along the coastline, there were many Red Kinglers.
"This thing tastes quite good."
Ye Feng looked at a Kingler that had just emerged from the sea. It was well-developed and quite large, about the size of a person's upper body.
But this Kingler never dreamed that as soon as it came ashore, it would be eaten.
Ye Feng's Pikachu, with its small mouth, somehow opened it so wide and swallowed it whole.
It continued to chew.
Ye Feng ignored Pikachu and instead focused his gaze on the white lighthouse perched on the peaks that jutted out like a man's brethren not far away.
"Bill's Lighthouse, isn't it?"
"That ancient, giant Dragonite."
Bill had been staying here, wanting to know what that mysterious, enormous Pokémon was.
"Should I stay here tonight? After all, I've never eaten dragon meat before, especially Dragonite meat."
Ye Feng pondered for a long time.
Never mind, it was more important to press on.
He could always return another time.
Besides, even if he stayed here tonight, that giant Dragonite might not appear.
Moreover, eating that Dragonite would only be for the novelty.
Apart from that, there was nothing else on it that would attract Ye Feng.
"Hey! Wait for me!!!"
Although You Deng Jiaozi was a top student at the Pokémon School.
She was, after all, a pampered young lady who had rarely traveled this far.
Therefore, as soon as she emerged from the forest, she collapsed from exhaustion.
Initially, she had seen Ye Feng standing on the golden beach as a beautiful painting, but the only flaw was that the painting was moving.
"Ye Feng! Aren't you tired?!"
You Deng Jiaozi had initially thought Ye Feng was also tired and would stay the night, but she didn't expect him to continue traveling.
"Fine, I really can't walk anymore."
You Deng Jiaozi compromised.
If she continued like this, she would die of exhaustion before she could even collect the eight badges and participate in the Indigo League.
"Forget it, I'll just call my family to have them air-drop a sports car for me."
You Deng Jiaozi, the rich girl, ultimately chose a low-key yet luxurious and classy mode of transportation, similar to Gary.
Ye Feng continued walking tirelessly for two more days and two nights.
Finally, he arrived at Vermilion City.
Upon arriving at Vermilion City, Ye Feng immediately headed to the Vermilion City Gym.
"Oh my, such a handsome young man?"
As he pushed open the doors of the Vermilion City Gym, two people greeted him.
A woman and a man.
The man was nothing special, just a thug wearing a green tight-fitting vest.
The woman was attractive, with long, curly hair, also wearing tight-fitting clothes, exuding a somewhat casual aura.