Chapter Summaries

Ye Lan helped Bideri calm the rampaging Gyarados, allowing Bi Ke to keep the Pokémon as his partner for his future journey. Ye Lan, Qin Chuan, and Jenny Li boarded Bideri’s fishing boat and reached the Sinnoh Region, while Ye Lan looked forward to Bi Ke’s unusually powerful start as a trainer.

• Bideri sent his scarred Gyarados to subdue the newly evolved Gyarados, and Ye Lan learned that Bideri had planned to give it to his son Bi Ke.
• Bi Ke insisted that he and Gyarados could travel together, and Ye Lan used Leafeon’s Water Form Leaf Blade carrying Healing Water to help calm Gyarados.
• Gyarados recognized Bi Ke and accepted him, though it remained angry with Ye Lan before reason prevailed.
• Bideri invited Ye Lan, Qin Chuan, and Jenny Li aboard his fishing boat to avoid an approaching storm, and they said goodbye to the Shellder that had carried them.
• Bideri’s boat reached shore in the Sinnoh Region with Gyarados escorting it, and Ye Lan imagined Bi Ke overwhelming other new trainers with his obedient Gyarados.

Ye Lan studied Professor Oak’s detailed map of Sinnoh and planned to visit Professor Rowan to retrieve Record Rotom and seek advice about Applin and Bulbasaur. He wondered whether his own transformation might allow Mega Evolution, but Leafeon reminded him that none of his seven Pokémon had a Mega Evolution Slot.

• Ye Lan examined Professor Oak’s detailed map, which marked Sinnoh’s lakes and the hidden location of Spear Pillar.
• Ye Lan planned to visit Professor Rowan in Sandgem Town to retrieve Record Rotom and ask about Applin’s and Bulbasaur’s evolution.
• Ye Lan considered asking Professor Rowan whether his Gigantamax transformation meant he could Mega Evolve and what powers it might grant him.
• Ye Lan imagined using six Mega Evolved Pokémon in a League battle, but Leafeon pointed out that none of his team had a Mega Evolution Slot.

Ye Lan and his companions rested on a beach during their journey toward Sunyshore City, where he planned to challenge Volkner. As he worried that Professor Rowan might treat him as a research subject, he focused on the meal and the problem involving Bulbasaur and the others.

• Ye Lan and Qin Chuan watched their Pokémon argue while Rillaboom prepared a meal, and Indeedee tossed Qin Chuan into Muk when he tried to help.
• Jenny Li rested with Rockruff and her canine Pokémon, reflecting on why she had accepted the dangerous assignment to protect Ye Lan.
• Ye Lan worried that Professor Rowan might dissect him to study whether humans could evolve as Pokémon, though he trusted the professor's character.
• Ye Lan decided to enjoy Rillaboom's cooking and find a solution to Bulbasaur and the others' problem.
• Ye Lan and his companions chose to spend the night on the beach and continue toward Sunyshore City the next day, where Ye Lan intended to challenge Volkner.

The chapter described Volkner’s exceptional strength and his life as Sunyshore City’s Gym Leader, where he focused on engineering instead of battling challengers himself. It then left Ye Lan and the group in chaos after Leafeon’s chili powder made Rillaboom’s soup unbearably spicy.

• Volkner’s history showed that he had defeated Flint often in their youth and was considered stronger than an ordinary Elite Four member.
• Volkner returned to Sunyshore City, developed clean energy, and let his Gym Leader Robot battle challengers while he pursued mechanical engineering.
• Flint urged the Sinnoh League to let Volkner challenge the Elite Four directly, but Volkner remained a Gym Leader and the League kept him in Sunyshore City.
• Ye Lan called Rillaboom’s soup bland, and Leafeon tried to season it with chili powder.
• The spicy soup sent Qin Chuan, Jenny Li, and several Pokémon into a frantic search for relief, while Serperior happily ate more.
• Ye Lan offered to cook, but Qin Chuan and Jenny Li begged him not to touch the utensils.

Ye Lan entered Sunyshore Gym for his first Sinnoh League challenge, aiming to reach Volkner despite knowing little about the Gym Leader’s battles. Volkner’s trial course quickly descended into chaos as Serperior charged through it with Ye Lan and Leafeon aboard and two people in Vine Whips.

• Ye Lan and his companions explored Sunyshore City and bought ingredients at the seaside market.
• The Gym’s system rated Ye Lan’s final stage as three stars and gave him fifteen minutes to begin his challenge.
• Ye Lan reassured Leafeon that he and Volkner were starting on equal footing, unaware Volkner had already received his Trainer data.
• Volkner reviewed Ye Lan’s information while Pikachu hoped for a chance to battle alongside him.
• An explosion shook the Gym and ruined Volkner’s mechanical model as Serperior barreled through the trial course carrying Ye Lan and Leafeon, with a man and a woman caught in its Vine Whips.

Ye Lan completed Sunyshore Gym’s obstacle course and began a two-on-two battle against its robot examiner, easily defeating its first two Pokémon with Rillaboom. The chapter ended with Jenny Li warning Qin Chuan that the real battle had not begun yet, as they waited for Gym Leader Volkner to appear.

• Ye Lan, Jenny Li, and Qin Chuan rode Serperior through the Gym’s obstacle course, and Ye Lan set a new three-star challenge record and received a Charge Beam TM.
• Ye Lan entered the battlefield and learned that he had to win a two-on-two Single Battle to earn the Beacon Badge.
• Ye Lan sent out Rillaboom, which defeated the examiner’s Magnemite and Fan Rotom with single attacks.
• Qin Chuan suggested they leave for lunch, but Jenny Li said the real battle had not started and Rillaboom had barely warmed up.

Ye Lan pressured Volkner into accepting a two-on-two battle and opened with Rillaboom against Volkner’s Pikachu. Rillaboom’s attack seemed poised to land, but Ye Lan spotted danger and ordered it to dodge with Grassy Glide.

• Ye Lan rejected the Beacon Badge and demanded a battle against Volkner, who eventually agreed to face him.
• Volkner sent out Pikachu to battle Ye Lan’s Rillaboom under two-on-two Single Battle rules.
• Pikachu charged with Quick Attack as Rillaboom used its drum to create a continuing rhythm that caught Volkner’s attention.
• Pikachu attacked Rillaboom with Nuzzle, but Rillaboom raised wooden spikes to conduct the electricity into the ground.
• Rillaboom smashed through the spikes with Wood Hammer, and Ye Lan urgently ordered it to dodge with Grassy Glide.

Ye Lan and Rillaboom battled Volkner and Pikachu, using rhythm and tactical counters to wear Pikachu down. As Rillaboom moved in to finish the fight, Volkner activated Pikachu’s Overclock Mode and unleashed a surge of electricity across the battlefield.

• Pikachu’s Thunder devastated the battlefield, and Rillaboom dodged with Grassy Glide before clashing with Pikachu’s Iron Tail and breaking its drumsticks.
• Rillaboom counterattacked with High Horsepower, while Qin Chuan, Jenny Li, and Rockruff watched the battle from the stands.
• Ye Lan used Rillaboom’s rhythm, Telepathy, and recovery on Grassy Terrain to anticipate Pikachu’s moves and gradually exhaust it.
• Rillaboom used Branch Poke to block Pikachu’s path, then used Taunt to prevent it from using non-attacking moves.
• As Rillaboom advanced with Grassy Glide, Volkner ordered Pikachu into Overclock Mode, and electricity surged across the battlefield.

Pikachu unleashed Overclocking and overwhelmed Ye Lan’s Rillaboom with relentless electric attacks, but Ye Lan used his grass-type psychic abilities to identify and counter the technique. Rillaboom disrupted Pikachu’s speed-enhancing setup and prepared a final Grassy Glide, leaving the battle poised for a decisive strike.

• Pikachu’s Overclocking-powered attacks battered Rillaboom, forcing it to defend while Ye Lan struggled to track Pikachu’s speed.
• Ye Lan told Rillaboom to close its eyes, then used his abilities to guide it as it dodged Pikachu’s assault with Grassy Glide.
• Leafeon called the Gym Leaders to watch the battle, and Gardenia recognized Ye Lan and Volkner before hanging up to head to the Sinnoh Region.
• Ye Lan realized Pikachu relied on Thunder Wave to support Overclocking, and Rillaboom’s Taunt interrupted the technique and slowed Pikachu.
• Ye Lan directed Rillaboom to finish Pikachu with one final Grassy Glide.

Ye Lan’s Rillaboom defeated Volkner’s Pikachu, but Volkner sent out Electivire and quickly knocked Rillaboom out with a powerful Thunder Punch. Ye Lan had to choose his final Pokémon for the second round.

• Pikachu struck itself with Thunder, taking Rillaboom down with it, but Rillaboom remained standing and won the first round.
• Volkner chose Electivire and warned Ye Lan that the second round would be different.
• Ye Lan studied Electivire’s extensive move list and told Rillaboom to wait for an opening rather than attack.
• Electivire drew in the lingering Electric-type energy, punched its chest, and sent Rillaboom flying with Thunder Punch.
• The referee declared Rillaboom unable to battle and called for Ye Lan to send out his next Pokémon.

Ye Lan continued his Sunyshore Gym battle against Volkner, sending out Serperior after Rillaboom fell. Serperior unleashed a powerful, uncontrolled Leaf Storm that damaged the Gym, and Ye Lan recalled him as the match stood unresolved.

• Ye Lan recalled Rillaboom after Electivire defeated it, while Volkner offered him the Sunyshore Gym Badge if he surrendered.
• Gardenia appeared on Leafeon's phone, exchanged barbs with Volkner, and said she was coming to see Ye Lan.
• Ye Lan refused to forfeit and sent out Serperior, whose confidence strengthened Ye Lan and stirred his power.
• Ye Lan ordered Leaf Storm, and Serperior's enhanced attack shattered Electivire's Protect and forced Volkner to replace it.
• Volkner's second Electivire contained the storm with golden lightning, and Ye Lan recalled his exhausted Serperior as he apologized for the Gym's damage.

Ye Lan defeated Volkner and persuaded him to resume his journey by telling him about Zeraora. Volkner agreed to seek the Mythical Pokémon and promised Ye Lan a future six-on-six battle, while Ye Lan decided to investigate the mysterious power behind Serperior’s Leaf Storm.

• Ye Lan reassured Volkner that he had won their Gym battle, and Volkner praised his skill and potential.
• Ye Lan told Volkner about Zeraora and encouraged him to leave his Gym and begin a new journey.
• Ye Lan asked Volkner to battle him in a future six-on-six match if he caught Zeraora, and Volkner agreed.
• Jolteon thanked Ye Lan, while Leafeon and Jolteon met and chatted after the battle.
• Milo, Gardenia, and Huang Yuntian watched the battle by video call, and Milo suggested emotion might explain Serperior’s unusual Leaf Storm; Ye Lan decided to ask the Lake Trio about it.

Volkner learned about Ye Lan from Wattson and decided to travel to Fula City, prompting Flint to approve his leave from the Gym. Flint then requested leave of his own so he could investigate the talented Huaxia Trainer.

• Volkner discussed Fula City and an ancient Electric-type Pokémon with Wattson, who could not leave Mauville City and its Gym.
• Wattson recognized Ye Lan from Volkner's description and recalled his poisonous battle tactics, while Volkner said Ye Lan had battled with Rillaboom and Serperior.
• Wattson checked Ye Lan's records and discovered that Ye Lan had Whimsicott and had already earned half the Hoenn Badges.
• Volkner added to his email that Ye Lan's talent could benefit the Sinnoh Pokémon League, and Flint approved Volkner's request for indefinite leave.
• Flint requested leave too, assigning Lucian to cover his work while he set out to meet Ye Lan.

Ye Lan filmed a Grass-type cooking video with Leafeon, Rillaboom, and Gardenia, who agreed to guide the group to Sinnoh’s lakes in exchange for feeding her Pokémon. After Gardenia mentioned a Fishing Competition at Lake Valor, Ye Lan received a fishing mission and resolved to prove the system wrong.

• Ye Lan and Rillaboom filmed a promotional cooking video for Leafeon’s Vibrato account, with Gardenia appearing as the special guest.
• Gardenia and her Pokémon ate enthusiastically after filming, and Ye Lan offered to make more food for Serperior.
• Gardenia agreed to guide the group to Sinnoh’s lakes in return for keeping her Pokémon fed.
• Gardenia told the group about an upcoming Fishing Competition at Lake Valor, and Ye Lan remembered his Blue Orb Fragment’s blessing.
• Ye Lan received the mission “I’m an angler!” and angrily vowed not to come home empty-handed.

Lin Yan returned from a mission and continued working under Dr. Fuji, while Ye Lan reflected on Fuji’s tragic history and the future creation of Mewtwo. A blurry photo from Lin Yan appeared to show Dr. Fuji examining a fossil of Mew’s eyelash under heavy guard.

• Lin Yan thanked Ye Lan for supplying Charizard with a champion-class scale and resolved to repay him over time.
• Lin Yan returned to Dr. Fuji, whose research and privileged position within Team Rocket had drawn Ye Lan’s interest.
• Ye Lan recalled Dr. Fuji’s grief over his daughter Ai, his bargain with Giovanni, and the experiments that would lead to Mewtwo’s creation and rebellion.
• Ye Lan considered whether a Trainer might guide Mewtwo positively and imagined battling it.
• Leafeon showed Ye Lan a blurry photo from Lin Yan that appeared to show Dr. Fuji beside a fossil of Mew’s eyelash.

Ye Lan and his companions reached Pastoria City after more than two days on the road, where he accepted a wagered battle from rookie trainer Xiao Li. Xiao Li’s Forest Badge left Ye Lan wondering whether Gardenia had awarded badges without conducting her Gym test.

• Ye Lan and Leafeon speculated that Lin Yan would steal something from Team Rocket, defect, and eventually lead the Shadow Team.
• Gardenia asked Jenny Li for one of Arcanine’s future puppies, but Jenny Li declined, while Qin Chuan considered asking for one himself.
• Ye Lan’s group arrived at Pastoria City’s checkpoint and drew attention from passing trainers because of their Pokémon.
• Xiao Li challenged Ye Lan’s Leafeon and offered his pocket money as a wager, which Ye Lan and Leafeon accepted.
• Xiao Li introduced himself as a rookie from Twinleaf Town with two Badges, including the Forest Badge from Gardenia’s Gym, making Ye Lan question how he had earned it while Gardenia was away.

Ye Lan and Xiao Li battled, and Leafeon defeated Xiao Li’s Eevee with an unusual blade-like move. After Ye Lan asked why Eevee had not evolved, Xiao Li said he and Eevee had finally made their decision.

• Ye Lan decided to leave the Eterna Gym Badge for another time and visit Twinleaf Town, while Xiao Li became eager to battle after learning Ye Lan had beaten Sunyshore Gym.
• Xiao Li sent Eevee out to battle Leafeon, and Ye Lan promised to give the fight his full attention.
• Qin Chuan and Gardenia mocked Ye Lan and Leafeon, angering Arcanine and prompting them to turn on each other.
• Eevee used Swift, but Leafeon sliced through it with an emerald blade; the blade changed shape and knocked Eevee unconscious.
• Ye Lan asked why Eevee had not evolved, and Xiao Li said he and Eevee had decided which form to choose.

Ye Lan and Xiao Li parted on friendly terms after Xiao Li admired Leafeon and promised to develop his Eevee’s own techniques. Ye Lan’s group reached the bustling Lake Valor market, where Leafeon went bargain hunting and the others split up to browse.

• Xiao Li explained that he wanted to develop unique techniques with his Eevee, then left with it for treatment and followed Ye Lan’s Vibrato account.
• Leafeon realized Xiao Li had given it thirty thousand in spending money and considered whether bargaining was more profitable than stocks.
• Ye Lan, Qin Chuan, Jenny Li, and Gardenia showed their Trainer Cards to Officer Jenny and continued toward Pastoria City.
• Gardenia described Lake Valor, its sacred Magikarp, and the danger of poaching them, while Ye Lan wondered how to reach Heart Island and contact Azelf.
• The group arrived at the festival stalls beside Lake Valor, and Ye Lan sent Leafeon off with Rillaboom and Marshadow to shop.
• Ye Lan and Gardenia agreed to split into pairs and meet at the Fishing Competition registration desk.

Ye Lan browsed Pastoria City’s market with Jenny Li, buying treats and ingredients for his Pokémon before Leafeon led them to a stall selling valuable Little Mushrooms. After letting Xiao Ning pet Leafeon and Rillaboom, Ye Lan offered to buy every mushroom and honestly told the elderly stallholder that one kind was worth around 1.5 million.

• Ye Lan bought snacks and ingredients for his Pokémon while Jenny Li kept watch and eventually let Mightyena and Houndoom have some grilled meat.
• Ye Lan received Leafeon’s message and followed it with Jenny Li to a mushroom stall, where he recognized the Little Mushrooms he had used to evolve Oh-no Amoonguss.
• Xiao Ning asked to pet Ye Lan’s Pokémon, and Ye Lan let her approach Leafeon and Rillaboom after telling her to ask them first.
• After speaking with Leafeon through Telepathy, Ye Lan offered to buy all the stall’s mushrooms and told the elderly stallholder the Little Mushrooms could fetch around 1.5 million.

Ye Lan bought the elderly vendor’s mushrooms and gave Xiao Ning an Ultra Ball before joining Jenny Li, Qin Chuan, and Gardenia at Lake Valor’s Fishing Competition. After everyone else caught Pokémon and Ye Lan remained scoreless at the halfway break, he decided to have Serperior fish underwater.

• Ye Lan bought the elderly vendor’s mushrooms and gave Xiao Ning an Ultra Ball, encouraging her to become a Trainer.
• Ye Lan and Jenny Li met Qin Chuan and Gardenia at the competition, where Gardenia revealed her foul-smelling homemade bait.
• The competition began, and Qin Chuan lost a Magikarp when his line snapped while Gardenia reeled in a clump of silt.
• Jenny Li caught a thick-tailed Magikarp with help from Mightyena and her other Pokémon.
• At the halfway break, Ye Lan was the only competitor with no catch, so he broke his fishing rod and told Serperior to fish underwater.