Chapter Summaries

Zhang Cheng joined Gao Xiong and Li Wen for a Gold Rank team mission to eliminate a level 16 Ekans in Magnolia Forest. After registering, the three entered the forest and began searching the outskirts for the target.

• Zhang Cheng visited the Pokémon Mission Hall and heard Gao Xiong offer him a place on a team mission with a reward of 240,000 Pokémon Coins.
• Gao Xiong explained that the mission was to eliminate a level 16 Ekans and showed Zhang Cheng his level 11 Sandshrew and level 13 Geodude.
• Zhang Cheng and Gao Xiong compared their Pokémon while waiting for Gao Xiong's friend, Li Wen, to arrive.
• Li Wen joined Zhang Cheng and Gao Xiong, and the three registered for the team mission.
• Gao Xiong led Zhang Cheng and Li Wen into Magnolia Forest, where they searched the outskirts for Ekans.

Zhang Cheng, Gao Xiong, and the chubby guy encountered a level 18 Ekans and fought her with their Pokémon. Gao Xiong ordered Geodude to use Explosion, catching Ekans in the blast and tearing away a large patch of her skin.

• After walking through Magnolia Forest, the three trainers noticed wild Pokémon had become scarce and realized Ekans was nearby.
• Ekans ambushed Zhang Cheng with Poison Sting, and the trainers sent their Pokémon to attack her.
• Ekans bit Geodude and hurt her teeth, while Nidoran♂'s Poison Sting failed to pierce her skin.
• Zhang Cheng checked Ekans's stats and learned she was level 18, female, and had Shed Skin and the egg move Iron Tail.
• Ekans struck Geodude with Iron Tail, then attacked with Acid as the other Pokémon hit her with their moves.
• Gao Xiong ordered the badly injured Geodude to use Explosion, and the blast caught Ekans and tore away a large patch of her skin.

Zhang Cheng and the others defeated the badly injured Ekans through coordinated attacks, though most of their Pokémon were left unable to fight. After Gao Xiong collected Ekans's gallbladder for the mission, the group decided to rest briefly before leaving the forest.

• The chubby boy sent Nidoran♂ to attack Ekans, while Sandshrew and Diglett struck its wounds before Ekans knocked them out with Iron Tail.
• Zhang Cheng had Mareep paralyze Ekans, then coordinated Poliwag, Pidgey, and Nidoran♂ in a combined assault.
• Ekans shed its damaged skin to recover from paralysis, but Poliwag put it to sleep and Pidgey slashed a deep wound into it.
• Mareep paralyzed Ekans again and Zhang Cheng recalled Mareep before Ekans's Acid hit it; Poliwag and Pidgey then drove Ekans into a failed escape and defeated it with their attacks.
• Poliwag reached level 13 and Mareep reached level 6, while Gao Xiong removed Ekans's gallbladder and the group prepared to rest before leaving the forest.

Zhang Cheng collected his share of the mission reward and returned to training his Pokémon, then went to the Pokémon Market to buy another Thief Technical Machine. The chapter ended with a stall owner offering him one for 30,000 Pokémon Coins.

• Zhang Cheng, Gao Xiong, and the chubby young man turned in Ekans's gallbladder and each received 80,000 Pokémon Coins.
• Zhang Cheng parted ways with Gao Xiong and the chubby young man, then brought his Pokémon back to his lodgings and rewarded them with Pokéblocks.
• The next morning, Zhang Cheng bought two bottles of Healing Spray and visited Machop at the Waterfall, where Pidgey battled Machop as Poliwag and Mareep trained elsewhere.
• Zhang Cheng trained his Pokémon with Machop and against wild Pokémon each day before visiting the Pokémon Market after dinner.
• Zhang Cheng asked a stall owner about a Thief Technical Machine, and the owner offered one for 30,000 Pokémon Coins.

Zhang Cheng taught Pidgey Thief and trained his Pokémon in the forest, where Mareep learned Thunder Shock and he recovered two Nuggets from a pair of Poochyena. After selling the Nuggets, Zhang Cheng had eighty-three thousand Pokémon Coins and planned to save for Thunder and Hurricane Technical Machines.

• Zhang Cheng bought a Thief Technical Machine and taught Pidgey the move with Poliwag's help, then postponed their practice until they could train in the forest.
• Zhang Cheng trained Mareep against wild Pokémon, and Mareep reached level seven, learned Thunder Shock, and used its egg move Charge alongside it.
• Zhang Cheng found the same two Poochyena as before and ordered Mareep and Pidgey to stop them; after Pidgey failed to steal their Nuggets, the Poochyena threw the Nuggets away and escaped.
• Pidgey and Mareep recovered both Nuggets, and Zhang Cheng returned to the waterfall to train his Pokémon for the afternoon.
• Zhang Cheng sold the Nuggets for fifteen thousand Pokémon Coins, bringing his total to eighty-three thousand, and planned to save for Thunder and Hurricane Technical Machines.

Zhang Cheng ended his training in Magnolia Forest and returned to school after learning that an interschool tournament would count toward the Midterm Exam. He left Machop with Fighting-type Pokéblocks and planned to spar with Ye Tian the next day.

• Zhang Cheng learned from Bai Yuling that the Midterm Exam would include a Jiangcheng City high school tournament, with League starter Pokémon for the top ten and an Evolution Stone from his school for strong results.
• Zhang Cheng bought Fighting-type Pokéblocks for Machop and told it he would be leaving Magnolia Forest the next day.
• Zhang Cheng and his Pokémon spent their final day with Machop relaxing beside the Waterfall before saying goodbye.
• Zhang Cheng reviewed the results of his training: Poliwag reached level 14 and learned Double Slap, Pidgey reached level 13 and learned Quick Attack, and Mareep reached level 9.
• Zhang Cheng returned to school near sunset, settled into his dorm, and planned to spar with Ye Tian the next day.

After returning from his wilderness training, Zhang Cheng reunited with Ye Tian and practiced Pokémon battles with him while preparing for the upcoming intercollegiate competition. He resumed classes and chatted with Bai Yuling, then headed to the Cafeteria with Ye Tian after school.

• Zhang Cheng told Ye Tian about his training trip and compared their Pokémon's levels as they agreed to practice together for the Jiangcheng City Intercollegiate League.
• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian trained and sparred throughout the day; Poliwag edged out Butterfree, while Pidgey easily defeated Heracross.
• Zhang Cheng returned to class, where Bai Yuling messaged him about settling back in and encouraged him to compete well.
• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian finished class and headed to the Cafeteria for a hearty meal.

Zhang Cheng learned about the rivals he could face in the Intercollegiate League and heard that Jiang Tao of Experimental High School had an Axew. After reviewing the competition schedule and choosing not to study for the next day’s theory exam, Zhang Cheng spent the evening playing games with Bai Yuling.

• Ye Tian told Zhang Cheng that Jiang Tao, the mayor’s son, had an Axew and was a strong contender for the championship.
• Bai Yuling explained the Intercollegiate League format, its prizes, and the schedule for the exam and competitor selection.
• Ye Tian skipped sparring to study for the theory exam, while Zhang Cheng said he already knew the material.
• Zhang Cheng bathed and massaged his Pokémon, then accepted Bai Yuling’s invitation to play games.
• Zhang Cheng and Bai Yuling played until late, and Zhang Cheng went to sleep beside his sleeping Pokémon.

Zhang Cheng quickly completed the Pokémon theory exam, then discussed the Intercollegiate League and starter Pokémon with Ye Tian. They trained afterward, where Zhang Cheng used Mareep to battle Ye Tian’s Heracross and gained an early advantage with Thunder Wave.

• Zhang Cheng finished the theory exam quickly, and proctor Liu Feng saw that his answers were nearly all correct.
• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian left for the cafeteria, discussed their hopes of making the top ten, and shared which starter Pokémon they wanted.
• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian began training, with Zhang Cheng choosing Mareep to face Ye Tian’s Heracross.
• Mareep paralyzed Heracross with Thunder Wave, dodged Horn Attack, and caused Heracross’s Arm Thrust to fail.
• Zhang Cheng had Mareep use Charge as Ye Tian ordered Heracross to use Horn Attack and Zhang Cheng called for Thunder Shock.

Ye Tian and Zhang Cheng sparred with their Pokémon, first ending with Heracross defeating Mareep, then moving on to Butterfree versus Poliwag. Butterfree woke first after both Pokémon fell asleep, and Ye Tian ordered her to attack Poliwag.

• Heracross overcame paralysis and defeated Mareep with Horn Attack and a five-hit Arm Thrust, while Zhang Cheng encouraged Mareep after its loss.
• Ye Tian and Zhang Cheng discussed Heracross's strengths, its weaknesses against Flying types, and the value of bringing multiple Pokémon to the competition.
• Ye Tian sent out Butterfree, and Zhang Cheng's Poliwag opened their battle with Bubble Beam before Butterfree countered with Gust.
• Poliwag used Mind Reader to prepare Hypnosis, but Butterfree released Sleep Powder mixed into her Gust, leaving both Pokémon asleep.
• Butterfree woke before Poliwag, and Ye Tian told her to close in and use Bug Bite.

Zhang Cheng's Poliwag defeated Ye Tian's Butterfree, and the two Trainers reviewed the battle before resting. The next morning, Bai Yuling explained how Class One would select its tournament competitors, and the elimination battles began.

• Poliwag dodged Butterfree's attacks, then used Hypnosis and Bubble Beam to knock it out.
• Ye Tian realized he had forgotten to use Protect, and Zhang Cheng advised him to train Butterfree's move.
• Bai Yuling announced that nine students would receive places based on the previous class tournament, while other students would fight for challenge opportunities.
• The students began the selection battles, and Zhang Cheng observed Wu Yueyue's level 13 Sylveon among the competing Pokémon.

Wu Yueyue’s Sylveon battled Wang He’s Teddiursa for a place among the selected students. Despite Sylveon’s healing and Fairy-type attacks, Teddiursa recovered from infatuation and landed a powerful blow, leaving the match unresolved.

• Wu Yueyue defeated a Staryu and won her way into the top three challengers.
• Wu Yueyue chose to challenge Wang He, whose level 12 Teddiursa knew Metal Claw and Brick Break.
• Teddiursa struck Sylveon with Metal Claw, but Cute Charm left him infatuated and unable to respond to Quick Attack.
• Teddiursa’s Quick Feet activated, and he attacked Sylveon with Brick Break and Metal Claw while Wang He directed him.
• Sylveon used Fairy Wind to drive Teddiursa back, then restored its stamina with Wish while Teddiursa was distracted by infatuation.
• Teddiursa resisted Fairy Wind and landed a Mighty Claw strike that sent Sylveon flying.

Wu Yueyue defeated Wang He in the class competition, and Zhang Cheng later learned that a special Evolution Stone tied to Mega Evolution had been discovered. Bai Yuling warned him that powerful Trainers were heading into the wild to search for more stones, then invited him to play games.

• Wu Yueyue's Sylveon defeated Wang He's Teddiursa with Disarming Voice, securing her place in the competition.
• Wu Yueyue thanked Zhang Cheng for his battle advice, and the final roster of competitors was confirmed.
• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian rested after their battles, then Zhang Cheng read a report about Xin Wuzhi finding a special Evolution Stone in a secret realm.
• Zhang Cheng discussed the Evolution Stone report with Bai Yuling, who said Gym-level and Elite Four-level Trainers were already searching secret realms for stones.
• Bai Yuling warned Zhang Cheng to be careful when training outside school and invited him to play games.

Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian trained their Pokémon before the Jiangcheng City Intercollegiate League began at Jiangcheng No. 1 High School. Zhang Cheng drew a matchup against a Trainer from Scholar Academy, while Ye Tian entered the opening battle against Wang Kai.

• Zhang Cheng arrived late for training, then trained Poliwag, Heracross, Butterfree, and Pidgey with Ye Tian; Pidgey and Heracross each gained a level.
• Zhang Cheng cared for his Pokémon and rested before heading to the tournament the next morning.
• Principal Wang Yang introduced the officials and declared the Intercollegiate League underway, and Zhang Cheng drew number nine against a Trainer from Scholar Academy.
• Ye Tian drew number one and entered the opening match against Wang Kai from No. 2 High School.
• Wang Kai sent out Snorunt, and Ye Tian chose Heracross, leaving Wang Kai dismayed by the type disadvantage.

Ye Tian defeated Wang Kai after Heracross endured Snorunt’s attacks and turned the battle around with Counter. Zhang Cheng then entered his match against Qian Wan and sent out Pidgey against Seedot.

• Wang Kai’s Snorunt struck Heracross with Ice Shard, but Heracross closed in and dealt heavy damage with Arm Thrust.
• Snorunt used Avalanche and Frost Breath, but Heracross endured the attacks and countered, knocking Snorunt out.
• The Referee declared Ye Tian the winner, and Ye Tian teased Wang Kai before returning to the preparation area.
• Zhang Cheng went to battle Qian Wan from Scholar Academy, who chose Seedot because he feared Poliwag’s strength.
• Zhang Cheng chose Pidgey to face Seedot, leaving Qian Wan feeling even more hopeless.

Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian advanced to the Second Round, where Zhang Cheng defeated Gao Le and secured a place in the third knockout round. Ye Tian remained in the tournament as the afternoon matches began.

• Qian Wan surrendered after Zhang Cheng's Pidgey defeated Seedot, and Zhang Cheng advanced to the Second Round.
• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian ate lunch early, then waited for the afternoon matches at the Training Ground.
• The forty Trainers drew lots for the Second Round, and Hao Chenggong defeated a Scholar Academy Trainer in the opening match.
• Zhang Cheng faced Gao Le of Scholar Academy, whose Houndour was two levels below Poliwag.
• Zhang Cheng used Water Sport to weaken Houndour's Ember, then Poliwag knocked Houndour out with Bubble Beam, advancing to the third round.

Zhang Cheng defeated Gao Le, and Ye Tian won his second-round match against Li Hang with Butterfree’s status moves and attacks. Ye Tian advanced to the third round while Li Hang’s cheating accusations were dismissed.

• Zhang Cheng defeated Gao Le decisively and returned to the rest area.
• Zhang Cheng watched Jiang Tao’s Axew win its match against another Trainer.
• Ye Tian and Li Hang began their match, with Li Hang’s Piplup using Icy Wind and Aqua Ring against Butterfree.
• Ye Tian used Butterfree’s Sleep Powder, Gust, and Stun Spore to put Piplup to sleep and paralyze it.
• Butterfree defeated Piplup with Bug Bite, and the referee declared Ye Tian the winner advancing to the third round.
• Li Hang accused Ye Tian of cheating, but the referee warned him to stop disrupting the tournament.

Ye Tian battled Zhang Xue in the third elimination round, using Butterfree against her Squirtle. After a tense exchange of attacks and feints, Zhang Xue unleashed Squirtle’s Rock Tomb as her trump card.

• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian rested after their earlier matches, and Zhang Cheng encouraged his Pokémon while Mareep watched.
• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian drew numbers seven and six for the final elimination round, avoiding a matchup against each other.
• Ye Tian faced Zhang Xue, Scholar Academy’s remaining Trainer, and sent out Butterfree against her level 13 Squirtle.
• Squirtle’s Brine failed against Butterfree’s Protect, and Butterfree used Confusion to slam Squirtle out of her shell.
• Squirtle struck Butterfree with Aqua Jet, while Zhang Xue prepared for Butterfree’s Gust after recognizing Ye Tian’s powder tactic from an earlier match.
• Ye Tian used an ordinary Gust to make Zhang Xue hesitate, then Zhang Xue ordered Squirtle to use Rock Tomb.

Ye Tian defeated Zhang Xue to advance to the final, then Zhang Cheng began his semifinal battle against Yan Qing and her Psyduck. Zhang Cheng’s Poliwag put Psyduck to sleep and repeatedly slapped him, but Psyduck woke enraged and charged at Poliwag as Zhang Cheng ordered a Water Gun.

• Butterfree used Sleep Powder and its attacks to defeat Zhang Xue’s Squirtle, sending Ye Tian to the final.
• Ye Tian and Zhang Cheng discussed collecting their starter Pokémon from the Pokémon Day Care after the tournament.
• Zhang Cheng faced Yan Qing and her Psyduck, while his Poliwag battled Psyduck’s Psybeam and Mud Bomb with Double Slap and Bubble Beam.
• Zhang Cheng used Mind Reader to help Poliwag’s Hypnosis hit Psyduck, then ordered another Double Slap that woke Psyduck in pain.
• Yan Qing ordered the enraged Psyduck to use Fury Swipes, and Zhang Cheng commanded Poliwag to knock it back with Water Gun.

Zhang Cheng defeated Yan Qing to advance to the finals and secure a Starter Pokémon slot, then trained his Pokémon with Ye Tian. After messaging Bai Yuling, he went to sleep while she stayed near Magnolia Forest, preparing to retrieve a Pokémon Egg.

• Poliwag defeated Psyduck with Double Slap, and Zhang Cheng advanced to the finals after winning his match against Yan Qing.
• Zhang Cheng returned to the waiting area, and he and Ye Tian left for lunch instead of watching the remaining matches.
• Zhang Cheng and Ye Tian trained their Pokémon that afternoon, and Zhang Cheng had Poliwag practice Rain Dance.
• After caring for their Pokémon and returning to his dorm, Zhang Cheng messaged Bai Yuling and learned she was away from school but would return in a couple of days.
• Bai Yuling stayed near Magnolia Forest, where she planned to obtain a Pokémon Egg the next day.