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"Xu Jie challenged you beyond his capabilities, didn't he?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen looked at Zhao Qian and asked, "How did you know?"
"Not just me, everyone in school basically knows about it." Zhao Qian replied.
"It must have been Wang Xin who spread it." He himself had no interest in publicizing this matter, and Ling Wanqiu certainly wouldn't either. Only Wang Xin would do such a thing. Xu Jie was humiliated now, but he brought it upon himself.
However, Jiang Chen probably didn't know that Xu Jie blamed him for his humiliation.
"That guy not only challenged Jiang Chen beyond his capabilities, but he also abandoned his Pokémon. Old Zhang will definitely teach him a good lesson. I just saw Old Zhang call Xu Jie away." A classmate in front turned his head and said.
"Then that guy's in trouble." Zhao Qian gloated.
"Why are you so calm?" Zhao Qian looked at Jiang Chen.
"What else? Do you think I should be beating drums and gongs for this small matter?" Jiang Chen wrote and drew in his notebook. He felt it was better to spend this time thinking about his Pokémon's training plan.
"By the way, what's your rank now?" Jiang Chen asked Zhao Qian.
"It's already dropped to twenty-seventh, almost out of the top thirty." Zhao Qian answered miserably.
He was in the top ten before, but recently too many people challenged him, so his rank in school dropped severely.
"I originally thought I was safe, getting into the next round wouldn't be an issue, but now it's probably a big question mark." If another fierce person emerged, he wouldn't be able to maintain his top thirty rank. In that case, he wouldn't even participate in the New Trainer Tournament; he would be directly eliminated.
"You should work hard." Jiang Chen patted Zhao Qian's shoulder. You didn't work hard during training, and now you're dumbfounded, aren't you?
"Alas, how was I to know? They're all so fierce. We said we'd play together, but some secretly worked hard behind our backs." Zhao Qian looked at the others in the class with resentment.
Some people would say "training is bullshit, playing is most important," but secretly went home for extra tutoring. He was the one who fell for it. He played happily with them, and now he was dumbfounded in battle. All their Pokémon were stronger than his. Otherwise, he, who was previously in the top ten, wouldn't have suddenly dropped to twenty-seventh. He was tricked by these bastards.
"A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. Pokémon battles also involve strategy."
"Are you laughing at me?" Zhao Qian looked at Jiang Chen resentfully.
"No, don't look at me like that, it's disgusting." Being looked at by a man with such a resentful gaze, how can it not be disgusting?
"Everyone, quiet down, I have something to announce." Their homeroom teacher, Zhang Zhide, walked in, followed by Xu Jie, who looked terrible, as if he had eaten something disgusting.
"Xu Jie, during his Pokémon battle with Jiang Chen yesterday, got angry after losing and abandoned his Pidgeot, which was in a poisoned state. Therefore, he has been given a demerit. If it happens again, he will be expelled." "Here, I also want to praise Jiang Chen, who used an antidote to treat Xu Jie's Pidgeot." After Old Zhang finished speaking, various strange glances were cast at Xu Jie, most of them filled with disdain. Trainers who abandoned their Pokémon were the most despised.
"Furthermore, Xu Jie, you must write a three-thousand-word self-reflection essay to review your mistakes and your qualification to visit the Pokémon Breeding Grounds in three days will be revoked."
"Teacher, can we enter the Pokémon Breeding Grounds in three days?" Wang Xin asked excitedly.
"That's right, everyone can go to the Pokémon Breeding Grounds established by Tianhai Pokémon Academy in three days to capture a Pokémon." Old Zhang announced.
After his announcement, the students in the class immediately erupted in cheers. For most students, this was a great opportunity. The Pokémon Breeding Grounds established by Tianhai Pokémon Academy had many types of Pokémon, and the Pokémon meticulously raised there were very strong. At least better quality than most wild Pokémon. For them, this was like getting a Pokémon for free.
"Good news! I heard there are even pseudo-legendary Pokémon in the Pokémon Breeding Grounds! I must capture one!" Zhao Qian was incredibly excited, as if he had already captured a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
"Stop dreaming." Jiang Chen looked at the excited Zhao Qian and woke him up.
It was true that there were pseudo-legendary Pokémon, but they weren't young ones, but adult pseudo-legendary Pokémon that had already undergone their final evolution. So, capturing them was impossible.
"How can it be a dream? Just wait, I'll definitely capture a pseudo-legendary Pokémon for you to see." Zhao Qian's face was full of confidence.
Jiang Chen gave him a thumbs up: "Good ambition."
Ambition he has, but capturing one is impossible.
After entering the Pokémon Cultivation Park, one was not allowed to use their own Pokémon to battle to capture the Pokémon inside. Only if the Pokémon was willing to follow you, could you capture and take it away.
Rely on personal charm to subdue an adult pseudo-legendary Pokémon? Heh, Jiang Chen said he wouldn't even dare to think about it.
A gaze full of hatred was directed at Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen frowned and looked over. The person giving him the hateful gaze was Xu Jie. Seeing Jiang Chen's sharp gaze, Xu Jie immediately lowered his head. When his gaze met Jiang Chen's, he felt as if Jiang Chen's eyes were like sharp swords, directly piercing him.
"If this guy provokes me again or causes me trouble, don't blame me for being impolite." Jiang Chen couldn't be bothered with him, but if he kept bouncing around in front of Jiang Chen, Jiang Chen wouldn't mind teaching him a lesson.
After Old Zhang announced the matter, the people in the class left the classroom and went to their respective training spots or challenged others to improve their campus ranking.
Jiang Chen had just arrived at his usual training spot for Pokémon when his phone suddenly rang.
"Hmm? Dad's calling me. Something's up." Jiang Chen took out his phone and answered.
"Dad, I'm at school. What's up?"
"Something important, and very, very important." Jiang Yuan's voice was serious.
"I obtained evidence of Zhao Sheng's crimes. When I went to arrest him, he sensed it beforehand and escaped. This guy tried to flee the country but was discovered, and then went into hiding."
"We haven't found him yet. I'm calling to warn you to be careful. He might come to retaliate against you."
"Oh, I understand." Jiang Chen nodded.
This matter indeed needed to be taken seriously. After all, the opponent was an Elite Four.
He might be targeted by an Elite Four, but Jiang Chen wasn't flustered at all. He had Alakazam and Beedrill now. Would he be afraid of Zhao Sheng?
"No, this guy might also retaliate against the Jiang Group, against my mom." Jiang Chen quickly said to Jiang Yuan.
"I already anticipated that. Don't worry about your mom. If it really comes to a fight, he's actually no match for your mom. Besides, I've already sent Charizard to your mom's side." What Jiang Chen thought of, Jiang Yuan had naturally thought of too. He had even made arrangements.
"I'll investigate Zhao Sheng's whereabouts as quickly as possible and then capture him. It's not just me who's after him now; all the Elite Four are taking action together. He won't be able to hide for long." After speaking, Jiang Yuan hung up the phone.
"What happened?" Ling Wanqiu had overheard part of the conversation and couldn't help but ask.
"It's about Zhao Sheng. He colluded with a poaching syndicate for profit, and escaped when we tried to arrest him. You know about the Tianhai Pokémon Academy incident before. My dad warned me that this guy might come to retaliate against me." Jiang Chen didn't hide anything from Ling Wanqiu and told her directly.
"Then you're still here? Why aren't you hiding quickly? I'll call my dad and ask him to come protect you first." Ling Wanqiu said anxiously.
Being targeted by an Elite Four is too dangerous.
"Your dad is also trying to catch him, and he might not even come to retaliate against me. This is just a guess. Besides, do you think I'm easy to mess with?" Jiang Chen released Alakazam and Beedrill. "With them around, I'll be fine."
"When did you capture Beedrill? Is this Beedrill very powerful?" "Is Champion-level strength not powerful?"
"With two Champion-level Pokémon, do you think I'm in danger?" If Zhao Sheng really intended to make a move on him, he would be walking into a trap.
"Did your aunt and uncle give you this Beedrill?" Ling Wanqiu asked.
"No, I caught this one."
"What?" Ling Wanqiu's voice was loud.
Ling Wanqiu looked at Beedrill but couldn't discern anything special, only that it was slightly larger than an ordinary Beedrill.
"You captured a Champion-level Pokémon?"
"Keep it down, keep it down. We need to be low-key."
Fortunately, only the two of them were here, otherwise, the news of him capturing a Champion-level Pokémon would have been exposed. Although Jiang Chen didn't mind exposing it, there was no need to publicize it.
"How did you catch it?" Ling Wanqiu asked, lowering her voice when Jiang Chen mentioned being low-key.
It's too shocking. They're both students, so why are you so outstanding, actually capturing a Champion-level Pokémon?
Even her father couldn't capture a Champion-level Pokémon. Although her father owned a Champion-level Lucario, wild Champion-level Pokémon couldn't necessarily be captured just because you had the strength.
"I used Alakazam to defeat Beedrill. Beedrill probably liked me and just followed me."
Jiang Chen's words still made Ling Wanqiu unable to believe him.
Normally, if Jiang Chen knew of another peer who suddenly captured a Champion-level Pokémon, he would certainly be unable to believe it either. If it weren't for the Friendship Fruit, Jiang Chen would absolutely not have been able to capture Beedrill. Beedrill might even have attacked him.
"With this Beedrill, your future achievements will at least be Elite Four level." Ling Wanqiu said enviously.
"Although I have a Champion-level Beedrill, I'm still far from my goal."
Jiang Chen's goal was to subdue a Legendary Pokémon. A Champion-level Beedrill was indeed formidable, capable of instantly killing an Elite Four Rank 9. But against a Legendary Pokémon, Beedrill would be the one instantly killed.
"?? I think it's a sure thing for you to become an Elite Four in the future." Jiang Chen said to Ling Wanqiu.
"Is that so? Then I'll take your auspicious words." Ling Wanqiu's lips curled into a smile. Jiang Chen saying this was also an affirmation of her.
"By the way, what's your goal? To become a Champion?" She remembered Jiang Chen telling her before that his goal was to become a Champion.
"No, my goal is to subdue a Legendary Pokémon."
Is becoming a Champion difficult for Jiang Chen? With the two plates in his hand, Jiang Chen becoming a Champion is a sure thing.
"You're not mistaken, are you?"
"No, that's really my goal."
"Your goal is truly grand, but I advise you not to easily provoke Legendary Pokémon." Ling Wanqiu solemnly reminded Jiang Chen.
"Don't worry, I'm not stupid. I won't do anything reckless. I won't challenge a Legendary Pokémon without enough strength."
The strength of Legendary Pokémon was deeply ingrained in people's minds. Jiang Chen also knew the power of Legendary Pokémon. Before he had a Legendary Pokémon, Chen Luo would definitely not do the foolish thing of challenging one.
"If Zhao Sheng truly intends to retaliate against me, I hope he doesn't choose the school, otherwise the school will suffer."
"No, for safety's sake, I can't stay at school." Jiang Chen recalled his Pokémon.
"You help me ask for leave. I'll leave school, and I also want to go home and see. Although there are some of my dad's Pokémon at home, if Zhao Sheng attacks my home, those Pokémon might not be a match." There was Ning Ya, whom Jiang Chen cared about, at home.
"Or I... Fine, I'll help you ask for leave. You be careful. If it's really impossible, let Alakazam take you and run." Originally, Ling Wanqiu wanted to say she'd go with Jiang Chen, but thinking that following Jiang Chen would not only be unhelpful but might also implicate him, she didn't say it.
"Don't worry, if Zhao Sheng really dares to lay a hand on me, then he's the one who will die." Jiang Chen went home directly.
"Young Master, you're back."
Ning Ya was accompanied by several Pokémon. These were all Pokémon that Jiang Chen's father (Dean Hao) had left at home. Jiang Chen had already called Ning Ya when he returned, informing her of the situation. So now, Ning Ya was accompanied by several Pokémon.
Jiang Chen nodded slightly, a faint gleam flashing in his eyes. He didn't expect him to actually come.
Just as he arrived at his doorstep, Jiang Chen sensed a strong malice. Aura is a type of spiritual energy. Every living creature possesses aura. Aura can perceive the surrounding environment and even sense whether others harbor malice towards them.
Upon returning, Jiang Chen immediately sensed a strong malice coming from behind him.
"Gardevoir."
Gardevoir suddenly used Psychic, attacking the forest behind, but the attack was blocked by a tall figure. Gardevoir's senses were keen. Some Gardevoir could even see the future, so it also sensed someone watching Jiang Chen, and harboring ill intentions.
"Tyranitar."
Seeing Tyranitar, Ning Ya's expression became wary. She pulled Jiang Chen, and had the several Pokémon beside her stand in front.
"I was actually discovered." Zhao Sheng walked out with a gloomy face.
An hour ago, he was already here. He hadn't attacked, hiding here, just waiting for Jiang Chen to return. Jiang Yuan had arrested his son, completely ruining his son's life, and incredibly, he had also obtained evidence of his collusion with the poaching syndicate, completely ruining him. This debt definitely needed to be settled.
Unable to defeat Jiang Yuan, he set his sights on Jiang Chen, wanting Jiang Yuan to experience the pain of losing his son. And he had another goal: to capture Jiang Chen as a hostage to escape. Capturing Jiang Chen as a hostage to escape, and then killing Jiang Chen—that was Zhao Sheng's calculation. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to leave Xia Kingdom. Only by capturing a suitable hostage could he safely leave Xia Kingdom. Jiang Chen was the best choice for that hostage. Capturing him would not only serve as a hostage but also retaliate against Jiang Yuan.