Xia Che

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xia Che (夏澈) 1
Alias(es)	Boss Xia 30
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Pokémon Shop, Spirit City 1 30
Occupation/Role	Shop owner and manager; facilitates Pokémon–human companionship and oversees shop operations 2 11
Status	Active 40
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Xia Che arrived on Douluo Continent over three months before the Pokémon Shop was discovered by Spirit City residents. The shop had initially remained in an independent space while he and his Pokémon companions arranged it; its placement was completed three days before its public discovery. 2

The shop's legal records are anomalous. Spirit Hall archives contain a deed, tax entries, Xia Che's name, and his fingerprint dating back five years—despite Xia Che having no memory of being in Spirit City then. The shop system later confirms it completed the historical documents five years in advance to ensure legal operation, but refuses to explain the fingerprint. 2 7

When Yue Guan and Hu Liena investigate the newly appeared store, Xia Che identifies its residents as Pokémon rather than soul beasts and establishes the shop's purpose: connecting Pokémon with people willing to live, train, or work alongside them. He insists that Pokémon decide for themselves whether to meet or accompany anyone, regardless of the applicant's status. 1 2

Appearance

Xia Che is a young man with black hair, often appearing in a loosely worn outer robe after waking from sleep. 1

• Messy black hair when first awakened by the shop's bell. 1
• Frequently wears an outer robe and prefers practical comfort over formal presentation. 1 17
• Commonly carries a folding stool during outings so he can sit and wait. 17
• Often sleeps by the front-window area of the shop. 11 38

Personality

Xia Che is notably laid-back, sleepy, and difficult to intimidate. He treats Yue Guan's Spirit Hall authority as less urgent than compensation for a damaged sign, remains seated when Bibi Dong arrives, and often schedules work around meals or naps. 1 2 11 38

Despite this indolence, he is firm about boundaries. He refuses Yue Guan access to the Pokémon resting area, rejects guarantees from both Yue Guan and the Pope when Yan has not met the shop's standards, and refuses to forcibly compel Metagross into service. 2 5 9

He values practical care over displays of power. Xia Che judges prospective partners by whether they can respect a Pokémon's schedule, safety, rest, and preferences; he also emphasizes that mutual agreement remains necessary even after a person has been approved. 5 7 24 31

Abilities & Skills

Pokémon Partnership Assessment

Xia Che evaluates whether people and Pokémon can build a sustainable relationship rather than treating Pokémon as commodities.

• Requires both the applicant and Pokémon to choose one another. 2 4
• Rejects status, wealth, and institutional guarantees as substitutes for consent. 2 5
• Uses schedules and care arrangements to assess whether applicants can meet a Pokémon's daily needs. 5 26
• Sets observation periods before formal registration, allowing a Pokémon to return to the shop if it no longer wishes to continue. 24

Pokémon Care and Training

Xia Che provides individualized care guidance and develops facilities focused on safe partnership skills.

• Explains Eevee's potential evolution paths while maintaining that Eevee's future form remains its own choice. 6
• Gives Hu Liena practical first-night advice for Eevee, including checking hunger and offering companionship rather than immediately training it. 7
• Opens the Basic Training Room and Simple Care Room after the shop receives its business approval. 30 31
• Prioritizes practical lessons such as stopping on command, obstacle navigation, paw care, and respecting boundaries. 31 37

Mediation and Communication

Xia Che interprets Pokémon behavior for visitors without overriding the Pokémon themselves.

• Explains Pancham's challenge conditions to Yue Guan and stops the match when Pancham is injured. 2
• Translates Zorua's refusal to stay with Yue Guan as a clear answer rather than pressuring it. 2 3
• Helps Bibi Dong understand Absol's behavior, advising her to observe what it is focused on before assuming it is issuing an order. 22 24

Physical Resilience

Xia Che completes Metagross's gravity-based test by taking ten steps through escalating pressure and directional gravity shifts. 9 10

• Remains standing while Zorua and Indeedee are immediately affected by Metagross's increased gravity. 8
• Refuses to let Indeedee bear the test in his place, recognizing that Metagross is evaluating him personally. 9
• No named martial soul, soul ring, or innate combat ability has been documented for him. His endurance during the test is not given a stated source. 8 10

Relationships

• Indeedee — His primary daytime manager and trusted caretaker. Xia Che delegates regular shop duties to her, while she handles Pokémon care, supplies, and applicant support. 1 11 31
• Pancham — A loyal shop guardian who protects the entrance, enforces boundaries, and prepares cushions in case Xia Che falls during Metagross's test. 7 9 11
• Zorua — A mischievous companion who often hides behind Xia Che, travels in his shadow, and creates illusions to tease visitors and Xia Che himself. 2 7 38
• Metagross — The shop's underground defense partner. Xia Che refuses to force its obedience and earns its recognition by completing the gravity trial. 8 9 10
• Hu Liena — One of the shop's earliest visitors and the first person to establish stable contact with a Pokémon, Eevee. Xia Che guides her through Pokémon care while respecting both her and Eevee's choices. 3 5 7
• Yue Guan — Initially an investigator suspicious of the shop, later a recurring visitor and Pokémon partner applicant. Xia Che consistently refuses to grant him special treatment based on his position. 1 2 26
• Bibi Dong — A powerful visitor whom Xia Che treats by the same rules as every other applicant. She later secures the shop's provisional business approval and protects its right to operate without Spirit Hall favoritism. 11 29 30
• Rotom — The shop's equipment manager and information terminal. Xia Che relies on Rotom for Pokémon data, facility controls, and registration records, though he frequently corrects its commentary. 6 8 15

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pokémon Shop Discovery

Xia Che is introduced after Pancham leads Hu Liena and Yue Guan into the newly appeared Pokémon Shop. He resolves the stolen-pass misunderstanding, introduces Pokémon as distinct from soul beasts, and establishes the shop's rules of consent and privacy. 1 2

First Companionship Applications

He oversees Hu Liena's meetings with Eevee and denies Yan entry after Yan demonstrates that his training schedule leaves insufficient room for a partner's needs. Xia Che's standards establish that supplies, Poké Balls, and money do not purchase a Pokémon. 4 5 6

Underground Defense Layer

After the shop anchor unlocks its underground level, Xia Che encounters Metagross, which has guarded the facility for five years without meeting its authorized manager. He declines the system's offer to force Metagross's obedience, completes its ten-step gravity challenge, and gains its acceptance. 7 8 9 10

Shop Expansion and Public Training

Following the shop's provisional approval, Xia Che opens training and care rooms for ordinary applicants, including people without soul power. He later organizes growing demand into training sessions that teach mutual understanding and safe interaction rather than combat alone. 30 31 37

Notable Quotes

“They still choose.” — on whether powerful soul masters may override a Pokémon's decision 2

“That isn't agreement.” — refusing to force Metagross into obedience 9

“Food should be eaten while it's hot.” 30