Chapter Summaries

Sui Yan and his Pokémon fought a vicious man who tried to capture Dratini and the Shiny Charizard, while the man’s stronger team overwhelmed the defenders. After Mega Evolving Charizard, Sui Yan warned his opponent and called out toward the sky, leaving his backup’s arrival unresolved.

• Sui Yan stopped the vicious man from grabbing him, and Dratini joined him before Lu Ze’s Charizard arrived with Shuckle.
• The vicious man ordered Shiftry and Hariyama to attack Sui Yan, while nearby spectators’ Pokémon failed to stop him.
• Sui Yan’s Pokémon fought back with Sunny Day, Grassy Terrain, Solar Beam, Power Split, and Gastro Acid, but the vicious man sent Luxray into the battle as well.
• Sui Yan Mega Evolved Charizard, warned the vicious man to bear the consequences, and shouted toward the sky for help.

Lu Ze watched Deoxys and two Charizard subdue an internationally wanted Pokémon thief, while Mewtwo considered bringing cloned Pokémon to celebrate the New Year. Later, Lu Ze’s stall was caught in the crossfire of a Pinsir and Heracross battle, and Crobat intervened against both Bug Kings.

• Deoxys restrained the thief and his Pokémon, while two Charizard slapped the man before police arrived and identified him as an internationally wanted Pokémon robber.
• Zhuge Zijing reprimanded an officer for the police’s late arrival, and Sui Yan was told to wait for notice about collecting a reward.
• Mewtwo reflected on the cloned Pokémon and decided to bring them to the Breeding Garden before the New Year so they could experience the festivities.
• Pinsir and Heracross started fighting over which Pokémon deserved to be called the Bug King, and their battle sent rocks toward Lu Ze’s stall.
• Mewtwo blocked a rock from damaging the stall, but the two Bug Kings kept fighting and disrupting Lu Ze’s business.
• Lu Ze sent Crobat after Pinsir and Heracross, and Crobat knocked Heracross unconscious before attacking Pinsir with Air Slash and Shadow Ball.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze's Crobat wins a two-on-one battle against two "Bug King" Trainers.
• The Zhuge brothers, Zhuge Ziyu and Zhuge Zijing, visit Lu Ze's barbecue stall and take some food back for Rayquaza.
• Snorlax starts helping Lu Ze grill barbecue at the stall.
• Lu Ze buys milk tea for his Pokémon companions and Sui Yan.
• A large crowd gathers at the stall, and Snorlax takes over grilling while Lu Ze serves customers.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze demonstrates his business acumen and adaptability by managing the barbecue stall and handling customers.
• Snorlax shows initiative and helpfulness by starting to grill barbecue without being asked.
• Rayquaza is revealed to be sulking at home due to being left out of the outing.
• Mewtwo remains aloof but is amused by the interactions between Lu Ze and the other Pokémon.

Significant Themes

• The theme of teamwork is evident as Lu Ze, Snorlax, and other Pokémon work together to serve customers at the stall.
• The theme of adaptability is shown through Lu Ze's ability to handle various situations and customers at the stall.
• The theme of friendship is highlighted through the interactions between Lu Ze and his Pokémon companions, as well as between Lu Ze and Sui Yan.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze and the "Bug King" Trainers: Lu Ze wins their respect and admiration after his Crobat's victory.
• Lu Ze and the Zhuge brothers: They have a friendly exchange, with the Zhuge brothers supporting Lu Ze's business and taking food back for Rayquaza.
• Lu Ze and Snorlax: They have a playful interaction about Snorlax blocking the sun, and Lu Ze rewards Snorlax with milk tea for helping at the stall.
• Lu Ze and Sui Yan: They joke around and have a friendly banter, with Sui Yan teasing Lu Ze about the stall's name and the quality of Snorlax's grilling.

At a temple fair, Lu Ze and Sui Yan met Jing University freshman Jin Zeyi and learned about his powerful, unconventional Honchkrow. Jin Zeyi joined Lu Ze’s contact list to try the game Lu Ze was preparing, while Lu Ze discovered the dirty battle strategy that had earned Honchkrow its reputation.

• Lu Ze and Sui Yan watched Jing University students Ma Hengdong and Liu Peizhu fight alongside Machamp and Toxicroak, then met Jin Zeyi, a first-year student from Jing University.
• Jin Zeyi introduced his Greninja, Honchkrow, and Houndoom, and Sui Yan invited him to battle, but Jin Zeyi declined because he was visiting the temple fair.
• Jin Zeyi asked about Mewtwo, and Lu Ze told him they were preparing a game; Jin Zeyi eagerly exchanged Fetion details with Lu Ze so he could join the closed beta.
• After Jin Zeyi left with his Pokémon, Sui Yan found that Jin Zeyi ranked first among Jing University freshmen and that his three Pokémon were exceptionally strong.
• Lu Ze read a post describing Honchkrow’s strategy of using Tailwind, repeatedly Swaggering opponents, copying the boosts with Psych Up, and using Pursuit or Whirlwind to control the battle.

Lu Ze and Sui Yan discovered that Sui Yan would face You Meng, who seemed to be related to Youyu You, then joined their Pokémon for lunch at the temple fair. The chapter ended with Lu Ze telling Victini it could try alcohol during the New Year instead of drinking in public.

• Lu Ze and Sui Yan checked Sui Yan’s opponent and found that You Meng used a team of Ghost-type Pokémon, leading them to suspect she was related to Youyu You.
• Lu Ze teased Sui Yan about his chances and challenged him by threatening to lead with Deoxys.
• Lu Ze asked his Pokémon what they wanted for lunch, and most declined because they had already eaten plenty at the temple fair.
• Lu Ze ordered oversized burgers for himself and several Pokémon, and the group began sharing the food.
• Victini searched for alcohol, and Lu Ze promised it could drink a little during the New Year celebrations instead.

Lu Ze discussed the temple fair battles with Sui Yan, while Mewtwo secretly planned to enter the competition using Lu Ze’s Pokémon. Lu Ze later met Wang Hechuan at his food stall, where Wang defended him from hostile livestream comments.

• Lu Ze learned that the temple fair Trainer battles would begin in two days and that Sui Yan had entered for the cash prize and Muscle Feather.
• Lu Ze explained that he had not entered because he had better rewards available, while Sui Yan hoped to win the championship.
• Mewtwo secretly considered entering the competition by having Zorua register and using Lu Ze’s Pokémon, especially Sirfetch’d.
• After eating, Lu Ze rested with his Pokémon and met Wang Hechuan, who had come to the fair to livestream before his exhibition match.
• Wang Hechuan told his viewers to stop attacking Lu Ze, then awkwardly explained the affectionate comments in his chat when Lu Ze teased him.

Lu Ze reunited with Wang Hechuan at the temple fair, where Wang Hechuan discovered that the disguised Emolga on Lu Ze’s head was Victini. They went to Wang Hechuan’s exhibition match, and as Lu Ze livestreamed Wang Hechuan onstage, someone tapped Lu Ze’s shoulder and asked if he was livestreaming.

• Wang Hechuan asked to try Snorlax’s grilled meat, then asked Lu Ze where Victini was; Lu Ze revealed Victini was disguised as an Emolga on his head.
• Wang Hechuan recognized Victini, played with him, and accepted Lu Ze’s explanation that Victini could not appear on the livestream because viewers might identify him.
• Lu Ze and Wang Hechuan headed to the celebrity exhibition match with their Pokémon, and Lu Ze explained that Mewtwo was a new Psychic-type species and his friend.
• Wang Hechuan asked Lu Ze to livestream his match, and Lu Ze began streaming as Wang Hechuan was introduced and went onstage.
• While Lu Ze filmed Wang Hechuan, someone tapped him on the shoulder and asked whether he was livestreaming.

At the temple fair, Lu Ze streamed his reunion with Mo Qiancheng and Ji Qianyi, teased them about their upcoming wedding, and waited to learn which celebrity Elite Four member would battle Wang Hechuan. The mystery was revealed as Elite Four Luo, and Wang Hechuan’s exhibition match against Sawk began with Starmie.

• Lu Ze streamed Mo Qiancheng and Ji Qianyi at the temple fair, and Mo said he would not battle Wang Hechuan because he was far stronger.
• Lu Ze asked when Mo and Ji would marry, and they said their families were still choosing an auspicious wedding date.
• Mo and Ji said they did not know the identity of the celebrity Elite Four member, while Lu Ze brought out Victini and Dratini and Ji showed off her Milcery.
• The mystery Elite Four member appeared, and Mo recognized him as Elite Four Luo, an old-school Elite Four member now moving into entertainment.
• Lu Ze began commentating as Wang Hechuan’s Starmie faced Sawk, noting Starmie’s type advantage.

Lu Ze commentated on Wang Hechuan and Elite Four Luo’s exhibition match, explaining how Luo’s Roserade defeated Wang’s Starmie. The match ended with both men gaining attention: Luo showed his strength and care for Pokémon, while Wang’s Slowking impressed everyone with a dazzling Coordinator performance.

• Lu Ze explained how Wang Hechuan’s Starmie used defensive moves and Toxic to wear down Elite Four Luo’s Sawk, which Luo recalled after it could no longer battle.
• Luo sent out Roserade, and Lu Ze bet on it to defeat Starmie while most livestream viewers backed Wang Hechuan.
• Roserade used Grassy Terrain, Sunny Day, and Swords Dance before defeating Starmie with Power Whip.
• Wang Hechuan’s Slowking and Ludicolo created a sparkling display with Rain Dance, Icy Wind, Power Gem, and Roserade’s Dazzling Gleam, after which Wang conceded.
• The exhibition match showcased both men’s strengths, and the livestream audience praised Wang Hechuan and became fans of Elite Four Luo.

After Wang Hechuan's exhibition match, Lu Ze agreed to apply for Bilibili streaming access and headed out with his friends for hotpot. The group paused so Sui Yan could finish massaging an Arcanine, while Victini asked Lu Ze for a massage too.

• Wang Hechuan invited Lu Ze and Mo Qiancheng to dinner, and they chose hotpot with Snorlax joining them.
• Lu Ze agreed to apply for Bilibili streaming access after Wang Hechuan's viewers asked him to stream, but Mo Qiancheng exposed Lu Ze's embarrassing username first.
• Lu Ze posted that he would apply for streaming access that night and hoped to stream the next day.
• Lu Ze invited Sui Yan to hotpot, but Sui Yan pointed out that he still had to massage an Arcanine.
• Lu Ze stroked the eager Arcanine as it used Charm Nuzzle, then let Sui Yan massage it; Victini tugged Lu Ze's hair and asked for a massage.

Lu Ze failed to massage Victini, then took the group to eat hot pot, where Mewtwo impressed everyone with its appetite and Mo Qiancheng mourned his bill. That night, Electivire returned injured from a secret battle, and Lu Ze treated it and let it sleep with him while Victini enjoyed Lu Ma’s much better massage.

• Victini found Lu Ze’s massage uncomfortable, and Lu Ze promised to learn while the others laughed at him.
• Lu Ze and the group ate hot pot with Mewtwo and Victini; Mewtwo handled the spicy broth and ate so much that Mo Qiancheng’s wallet took a hit.
• Mewtwo pressured Zorua over its secret, while Tang Yunqin struggled to choose between Milotic and Sylveon for the next day’s Pokémon Contest and used a coin toss to decide.
• Electivire came home bruised after a secret battle, and Lu Ze treated its injuries before agreeing to let it sleep with him.
• Victini, Manaphy, and Mew received massages from Liu Xiangjun and Lu Ma, and Victini found Lu Ma’s massage far more comfortable than Lu Ze’s.

Lu Ze went to the temple fair with Sui Yan and Tang Yunqin to watch an official Pokémon Contest, and started livestreaming their trip. As the contest was about to begin, viewers noticed something alive on Lu Ze’s shoulder.

• Lu Ze ate breakfast with his family and told Lu Ma he would attend the Pokémon Contest with Sui Yan and Tang Yunqin.
• Lu Ze met Sui Yan and Tang Yunqin at the temple fair, where the two were glaring at each other over their crossed invitations.
• Lu Ze revealed that the disguised Emolga on his head was Victini, and Tang Yunqin excitedly greeted Victini.
• Lu Ze began livestreaming and introduced Tang Yunqin to the viewers as his childhood friend.
• Lu Ze told his viewers that the temple fair’s contest was official, had judges and Ribbons, and included Tang Yunqin as a contestant.
• Viewers spotted something on Lu Ze’s shoulder that seemed to be alive.

Lu Ze and Sui Yan attended the temple fair Pokémon Contest while Lu Ze livestreamed, and the audience discovered his Shiny Dratini and Victini. The first contestant, Big, performed with her Oricorio and received mixed scores before the camera turned to the third judge.

• Lu Ze entered the venue with Sui Yan after Tang Yunqin went backstage, while the livestream chat identified the sleeping Dratini on his shoulder as Shiny.
• Lu Ze bought popcorn from a young girl, and Victini and Dratini happily ate it as viewers flooded the chat with comments about Dratini.
• Lu Ze turned the livestream toward the stage when the Pokémon Contest began, despite viewers asking to see Dratini.
• Big performed with her Pom-Pom Style Oricorio, combining Feather Dance, Icy Wind, and Revelation Dance in a sparkling routine.
• The first judge gave Big ten points and praised her creativity, while the second gave her seven and noted that she and Oricorio were unfamiliar with the routine.
• Lu Ze turned the camera toward the third judge, and the livestream chat erupted.

Dada and Tang Yunqin impressed the judges at the Pokémon Contest, with Tang Yunqin’s newly evolved Sylveon earning perfect scores and drawing huge online attention. After Tang Yunqin left the stage, the next contestant failed to advance, and the contest continued.

• Dada advanced after Oricorio’s performance earned high scores, including nine points from Wang Hechuan and eight from Wen Mengyu.
• Tang Yunqin took the stage with Sylveon, and news of Eevee’s new evolution brought a surge of viewers and a Bilibili homepage recommendation.
• Tang Yunqin and Sylveon performed a sequence of moves that dazzled the judges and audience, earning four perfect scores.
• Tang Yunqin introduced Sylveon as a newly discovered Fairy-type Eevee evolution and said its evolution method would be announced soon.
• Ji Qianyi watched the stream and asked Mo Qiancheng to help her get an Eevee that could evolve into Sylveon.
• The seventh contestant’s Sigilyph lost control of Air Slash, and the judges gave the contestant the event’s lowest score, eliminating him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pokémon Contest's first round ends, with 13 contestants advancing to the second round.
• Lu Ze takes Tang Yunqin and Sui Yan to a temple fair for lunch, leaving Snorlax behind to enjoy the food.
• Mewtwo decides to participate in the contest with Sirfetch'd, Crobat, Charizard, Crawdaunt, Electivire, and Shuckle, leaving Zorua as his partner.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze shows consideration for his Pokémon's interests and comfort, allowing them to choose whether to participate in the contest or not.
• Mewtwo exhibits leadership and strategic planning, deciding to enter the contest with a team of six Pokémon.
• Snorlax displays a love for food, especially popcorn and grilled meat.

Significant Themes

• The importance of individual choice and agency, as seen in Lu Ze's Pokémon making their own decisions about participating in the contest.
• The theme of leadership and teamwork, as Mewtwo assembles his team and prepares to compete in the contest.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze interacts with Tang Yunqin and Sui Yan, showing them around the temple fair and treating them to lunch.
• Mewtwo interacts with his team of Pokémon, rallying them and making plans for the contest.
• Snorlax interacts with Victini and Dratini, sharing popcorn and enjoying the temple fair food together.

At the temple fair, Snorlax got into a strength contest with Wang Xingqiu’s Slaking after Wang Xingqiu threw away the squid he had offered his little sister. Their clash cracked the paving stones, and a volunteer directed Lu Ze and Wang Xingqiu to continue the battle at the training grounds.

• Snorlax gave grilled squid to Chenchen, but Wang Xingqiu took it away and threw it in the trash, angering Snorlax.
• Wang Xingqiu sent out Slaking to stop Snorlax from leaving while Chenchen tried to apologize.
• Lu Ze told Snorlax to ignore Wang Xingqiu, but Slaking grabbed Snorlax’s hand and the Pokémon began wrestling.
• Snorlax and Slaking pushed each other back, cracking the paving stones, then charged into another strength contest.
• A volunteer asked Lu Ze and Wang Xingqiu to move the battle to the training grounds, and Lu Ze accepted the challenge.

After Wang Xingqiu and Slaking stopped fighting Snorlax, Chenchen befriended Snorlax over cotton candy, and Wang Xingqiu followed Lu Ze’s group. As the second stage of the Pokémon Contest began, Tang Yunqin’s [Super Luck] activated and gave her another bye.

• Chenchen stopped Wang Xingqiu and Slaking from fighting, then apologized to Snorlax and shared her cotton candy with him.
• Wang Xingqiu followed Lu Ze’s group with Slaking and Emolga, while Chenchen happily rode on Snorlax’s shoulder.
• Wang Xingqiu recognized Lu Ze as the top-ranked freshman at their school and promised Chenchen she could see Snorlax again.
• Lu Ze started his livestream as the second stage of the Pokémon Contest began, and he and Sui Yan discussed Tang Yunqin’s unusual luck.
• After four contestant pairs were drawn, Tang Yunqin received the remaining bye when her [Super Luck] activated.

Tang Yunqin received a second consecutive bye, making Lu Ze rich after he bet on her luck. The contest continued, with Big Big advancing to the semifinals, and the remaining four contestants were paired for their next battles.

• Lu Ze opened a betting pool on whether Tang Yunqin would get the next bye and wagered all his coins on yes.
• Big Big defeated a Jolteon by turning its Discharge into a Hurricane and advanced from the first round.
• Tang Yunqin received another bye, and Wen Mengyu assured the crowd that the draw had not been rigged.
• The contestant who relied on overwhelming strength crushed his opponent, while Big Big won her battle and advanced to the semifinals.
• Lu Ze commented that another contestant lost after panicking, and the final four were divided into two battle groups.

Tang Yunqin defeated Dada in a Pokémon Contest battle by using Sylveon’s attacks and exploiting Oricorio’s defensive Hurricane. Lu Ze explained that Tang Yunqin had anticipated Dada would choose to recover, and the chapter ended with him describing the calculated gamble behind her finishing move.

• Xiao Shanghu’s Pangoro defeated its opponent’s Roserade with a rapid combination of attacks.
• Tang Yunqin and Dada began their battle, and their Pokémon exchanged Air Slash and Swift, earning Tang Yunqin more Contest Points.
• Tang Yunqin used Moonblast to strike Oricorio inside the stationary eye of its defensive Hurricane.
• Dada ordered Oricorio to use Roost, and Tang Yunqin’s Sylveon knocked it out with Hyper Beam, winning the battle.
• Lu Ze explained that Tang Yunqin had baited Dada into using Hurricane and anticipated she would try to recover rather than protect herself or dodge.

Tang Yunqin defeated Xiao Shanghu to win the Pokémon Contest ribbon, then turned down his request to add her on WeChat. After the contest, Wen Mengyu spotted Tang Yunqin with Wang Hechuan outside the venue and watched them curiously.

• Tang Yunqin's Sylveon defeated Xiao Shanghu's Pangoro with Hyper Beam, and Tang Yunqin won the contest ribbon.
• Xiao Shanghu asked Tang Yunqin to add him on WeChat, but she declined and walked away.
• Wang Hechuan and Wen Mengyu turned down a local businessman's dinner invitation, and Wang Hechuan left the venue.
• Wen Mengyu left with Pachirisu and saw Wang Hechuan and Tang Yunqin together outside, so she hid nearby to watch them.