Chapter Summaries

Ye Qing’s squad arrived at Team R’s volcanic island camp, where he learned that Mewtwo’s memory wipe had left traces. The chapter ended with Yanlang throwing a researcher into the crater and ordering Hydreigon to use Draco Meteor.

• Ye Qing read Li Zhiyong’s files on Team R’s members and learned Yanlang, the Mad Scientist, and Blood Hand’s codenames and signature Pokémon.
• Mewtwo sat alone aboard the transport, questioning its identity and the right its creators had to make it.
• The transports landed on a volcanic island, and Ye Qing’s squad was assigned to guard the camp while Team R drove wild Pokémon away.
• Ye Qing released Arcanine, soothed his anger toward Team R, and watched the Mad Scientist and researchers set up equipment by the crater.
• A researcher told Yanlang that traces of Mewtwo’s memories remained and that this might be the last time they could erase them.
• Yanlang threw the researcher into the crater, then summoned Hydreigon and ordered it to use Draco Meteor.

Yanlang awakened Moltres by bringing Mewtwo near the volcano, and the two Legendary Pokémon began fighting. Mewtwo dismissed Moltres’s attacks with ease as Ye Qing watched, while Blood Hand continued to wonder about Blood Bat’s strange behavior.

• Yanlang had Hydreigon bombard the magma with Draco Meteor, then ordered the researchers to release Mewtwo.
• Mewtwo appeared confused about its identity, and its Legendary aura stirred the Pokémon sleeping beneath the magma.
• Moltres burst from the volcano, knocking people at the crater off their feet, while Arcanine protected Ye Qing.
• Yanlang asked Mewtwo to defeat Moltres, but Mewtwo rebuked him and then effortlessly destroyed Moltres’s fireball.
• Moltres attacked Mewtwo with a surging sea of fire, and Arcanine used Flash Fire to shield Ye Qing from the heat.
• Blood Hand noticed that Blood Bat had not released his Beartic and wondered what had seemed off about him since his return.

Mewtwo and Moltres fought at full strength, turning the volcano into an erupting disaster. As Ye Qing and Arcanine fled the falling lava, Blood Hand appeared on Fearow and called for Ye Qing to climb aboard.

• Moltres unleashed its full power, stirring the volcano, while Mewtwo summoned storms and ordered everyone to evacuate.
• Ye Qing escaped down the mountainside on Arcanine as Mewtwo fought off Moltres's attacks and then charged it with Barrier.
• Moltres met Mewtwo's charge with Burn Up and Sky Attack, and their collision triggered a massive volcanic eruption.
• Team R's members fled or died as lava and debris spread, forcing Ye Qing and Arcanine to keep running.
• Blood Hand arrived on Fearow and offered Ye Qing a way to escape, but Ye Qing hesitated and missed the chance to jump aboard.

Ye Qing joined the guard detail assigned to Mewtwo and seized the chance to bring him food, hoping to gain his trust. Inside Mewtwo’s room, Ye Qing found himself in a seemingly endless darkness and called out to him.

• Ye Qing jumped from Arcanine onto Fearow, and Blood Hand helped him onto its back as Moltres fled after Mewtwo defeated it.
• Yanlang accepted Mewtwo’s refusal to pursue Moltres, while the Mad Scientist celebrated Mewtwo’s power.
• Blood Hand assigned Ye Qing and Fatty to guard Mewtwo because their squad was responsible for protecting him.
• Fatty explained that Mewtwo’s temper made delivering his food dangerous, so Ye Qing volunteered to take the tray inside.
• Mewtwo asked Ye Qing if he knew him, and Ye Qing entered the room to find himself surrounded by darkness.

Ye Qing convinced Mewtwo that they came from the same world and offered to reveal its past life by sharing his memories. Mewtwo discovered that it had been cloned from Mew’s fossilized eyelash and watched memories of its early days, where a mysterious blue-haired girl appeared.

• Ye Qing told Mewtwo they were both outsiders to this world and offered to answer its questions if it read only memories related to its birth.
• Mewtwo entered Ye Qing’s memories and saw Team Rocket searching for the Mythical Pokémon Mew and finding an ancient mural of it.
• Mewtwo watched researchers discover a fossilized eyelash from Mew and begin the God-Making Plan, creating Mewtwo and other Pokémon in incubation chambers.
• Mewtwo’s emotions overwhelmed Ye Qing, who collapsed, before the memories resumed and showed Mewtwo awakening in the laboratory.
• Mewtwo saw a blue-haired girl appear beside its younger self and explain that the researchers were speaking human language, but it could not remember who she was.

Mewtwo relived its memories of Ai and the Pokémon who had once kept it company, then learned from Ye Qing that Ai might be somewhere within Team R. Mewtwo accepted that Ye Qing had told the truth and looked toward the void.

• Ai introduced herself and the cloned Mewtwo to the Pokémon, then showed them the city and taught them about the world as they stayed together.
• Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Ai faded away, and Ai urged the young Mewtwo to keep living before she disappeared.
• The young Mewtwo cried as Ai vanished, then fell into a long sleep and eventually forgot its companions.
• Mewtwo stopped viewing Ye Qing's memories and asked him why he knew about Ai.
• Ye Qing said Ai might be somewhere within Team R, and Mewtwo accepted that he was not lying.

Ye Qing accepted Mewtwo’s Silver Spoon and learned that Mewtwo could escape only if the Control Device was destroyed or they got ten thousand meters away from it. Ye Qing decided to help Mewtwo escape, then watched for a chance as the Transport Plane landed at a base in the Dense Forest.

• Mewtwo gave Ye Qing a Silver Spoon and confirmed they might be friends.
• Mewtwo explained that his restraints could be overcome by destroying the Control Device or getting ten thousand meters away, and that he could resist them for only three minutes.
• Ye Qing left Mewtwo’s room and avoided revealing their conversation to the fat man.
• Back in his cabin, Ye Qing had Arcanine teach Chimchar Flame Wheel while he considered how to help Mewtwo escape.
• After many hours, the Transport Plane landed at a base in the Dense Forest, where Ye Qing received no orders.

Ye Qing and Chimchar knocked out the guards and freed Mewtwo, then fled the transport plane with Arcanine as Hydreigon pursued them. Mewtwo shielded Ye Qing and Arcanine from a devastating Hyper Beam, but Hydreigon caught up and attacked them again.

• Ye Qing disguised his escape plan, and Chimchar helped him knock out the two guards outside Mewtwo’s room.
• Ye Qing unlocked Mewtwo’s room, and they escaped through a hole Arcanine blasted in the transport plane.
• Arcanine carried Ye Qing and Mewtwo away at high speed, but Hydreigon pursued them while Mewtwo’s shackles prevented him from fighting.
• Yanlang ordered Hydreigon to attack, and Arcanine used Protect to block Dragon Pulse before continuing to flee.
• Hydreigon’s Hyper Beam struck, but Mewtwo shielded Ye Qing and Arcanine from the worst of it.
• Hydreigon caught up after they crashed to the ground and launched Tri Attack at Ye Qing and Arcanine.

Mewtwo rescued Ye Qing and Arcanine, then teleported them to Jinxi Forest before leaving to handle other matters. Ye Qing returned toward home alone, asked Arcanine to keep his identity secret, and called Wang Yao for a ride.

• Mewtwo broke free of his restraints, drove Yanlang away, and teleported Ye Qing and Arcanine to a secluded valley.
• Mewtwo took Ye Qing and Arcanine to the edge of Jinxi Forest, where Ye Qing asked Arcanine to become his Pokémon, but Arcanine refused.
• Ye Qing asked Arcanine to conceal his identity and let him return to the Pokémon League alone, then burned his clothes and belongings to avoid leaving evidence.
• Ye Qing released Chimchar and walked toward home, but stopped at a security booth to borrow the old guard's phone.
• Ye Qing called Wang Yao to pick him up and bring clothes, while the old guard noticed the glowing spoon mark on Ye Qing's wrist.

After Wang Yao found Ye Qing at the mountain gate, he took him home to clean up before they headed to school. On the way, they heard a classmate crying for help and confronted Zhang Qiang and his group, who were attacking two students with their Pokémon.

• Wang Yao arrived on Rapidash, found Ye Qing safe, and took him to his home instead of letting him return to his parents in the middle of the night.
• Ye Qing washed up, fed Chimchar, and practiced Flame Wheel with him until dawn before walking to school with Wang Yao.
• Ye Qing and Wang Yao heard a cry for help in an alley and found Zhang Qiang and his companions using Machop to assault Wang Shuang and his girlfriend over a debt.
• Ye Qing threw his breakfast at Zhang Qiang, and he and Wang Yao stood up to the bullies.
• Zhang Qiang summoned three more Pokémon, while Chimchar faced them without fear from Ye Qing's shoulder.

Ye Qing and Wang Yao intervened when Young Master Zhang Qiang’s lackeys were attacking Wang Shuang and his girlfriend, but Wang Shuang later chose not to pursue the matter. As the students gathered for their campus move and placement exam, Zhao Xinran arrived to temporarily replace their sick homeroom teacher, Teacher Liu.

• Ye Qing bluffed that he and Wang Yao had recorded Young Master Zhang Qiang’s group, making them leave the alley, though Wang Yao admitted his phone was off.
• Young Master Zhang Qiang’s lackey Strategist advised him to pay and threaten Wang Shuang’s couple, and Zhang Qiang decided to try transferring them into his class while holding a grudge against Ye Qing.
• Wang Yao explained that students would take an exam and be assigned to one of six dormitory areas with different facilities.
• Wang Shuang messaged Wang Yao that he and his girlfriend would not pursue the matter, and Ye Qing accepted their decision despite Wang Yao’s worry about making an enemy.
• When Huo Mengyao overheard Ye Qing saying he had to stand up for what was right, Zhao Xinran arrived and announced that she would temporarily serve as their homeroom teacher because Teacher Liu was unwell.

Ye Qing entered the exam determined to prove himself against Young Master Zhang Qiang, who challenged him to a bet over their scores. Ye Qing confidently completed the paper and left it visible for Wang Yao to copy, while Wang Yao hesitated before deciding to do so.

• Zhao Xinran handed out exam assignments and explained that the results would determine dormitory placements.
• Ye Qing, Wang Yao, and Huo Mengyao found themselves in exam room three, where Young Master Zhang Qiang and his lackey mocked Ye Qing and Wang Yao's grades.
• Young Master Zhang Qiang challenged Ye Qing to a contest, with the loser having to bark like a dog, and Ye Qing accepted.
• An invigilator entered with an Espeon and warned students not to cheat, whisper, or use Pokémon to assist them.
• Ye Qing answered the exam questions, checked his paper, and moved it outward so Wang Yao could copy; Wang Yao eventually decided to do so.

Ye Qing’s class watched the exam rankings, and Ye Qing unexpectedly took first place with 110 points while Wang Yao placed 153rd. Young Master Zhang Qiang, who had been beaten by Ye Qing, called out that Ye Qing had cheated.

• Ye Qing reassured Wang Yao as classmates criticized him for betting that he would beat Young Master Zhang Qiang.
• Vice Principal Zhang Zhihong displayed the exam rankings, and Wang Yao discovered he had placed 153rd.
• The rankings revealed Huo Mengyao in third, Young Master Zhang Qiang in second, and Ye Qing in first with 110 points.
• The students and teachers reacted in disbelief, while Young Master Zhang Qiang suspected Ye Qing had cheated and instructed his lackey.
• Someone in the neighboring class shouted that Ye Qing had cheated.

After Ye Qing’s exam results were challenged as cheating, Zhao Xinran defended him and the school agreed to a public test. Wang Yao ensured Zhao Xinran would set the questions, and Ye Qing and Young Master Zhang Qiang prepared to compete.

• Young Master Zhang Qiang’s lackey accused Ye Qing of cheating, and the vice principal asked the invigilator and staff to assess the allegations.
• The invigilator cited irregularities, and surveillance footage showing Ye Qing making eye contact with other students led the school to demand a retake.
• Ye Qing denied cheating, and Zhao Xinran challenged the school’s decision to single him out without concrete evidence.
• Young Master Zhang Qiang proposed answering questions against Ye Qing, and the vice principal agreed to arrange a contest.
• Wang Yao objected to the vice principal setting questions for his own son and persuaded everyone to let Zhao Xinran choose them.
• Zhao Xinran announced that she would set difficult questions, and Ye Qing and Young Master Zhang Qiang said they were ready.

Ye Qing defeated Young Master Zhang Qiang in a Pokémon knowledge contest, then learned that Class 1 tied with Class 3 for the highest exam average. The school announced a Pokémon battle tiebreaker to decide first place.

• Zhao Xinran asked about the Tao Trio, and Ye Qing correctly named Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem and explained what they represented.
• Ye Qing and Young Master Zhang Qiang both answered that Dragonite was the fastest-flying Pokémon, but Zhang Qiang won the round by answering faster.
• Ye Qing correctly stated that Gardevoir could be male or female while Gallade could only be male, winning two of the three rounds.
• The vice principal revealed the class averages, with Class 1 and Class 3 tied for first place.
• The vice principal announced a Pokémon battle tiebreaker between the two classes, with each side's top three students using one Pokémon each and no substitutions.

Ye Qing’s class prepared to battle Class 3 at the academy’s training arena, where Zhao Xinran chose Zhang Na, Huo Mengyao, and Ye Qing to compete in that order. Just as the first contestants were about to enter, Principal Jiang returned and announced a mystery prize for the strongest performance.

• Zhao Xinran led the students to the training grounds on Back Mountain, where she planned the matchups with Ye Qing, Huo Mengyao, and Zhang Na.
• Zhao Xinran predicted Class 3 would lead with Krabby and selected Zhang Na to go first, Huo Mengyao second, and Ye Qing last.
• Young Master Zhang Qiang sneered at Ye Qing as the vice principal prepared to start the first match.
• Principal Jiang arrived on Salamence and learned that Ye Qing had become a dark horse despite previously ranking last.
• Principal Jiang announced a mystery prize for the best performer in the battle and promised prizes at future school competitions.

At the school battle, Huo Mengyao avenged Zhang Na’s loss by defeating Krabby with Growlithe, then faced Sun Zhiliang’s Bulbasaur. Growlithe was already tired and injured, and Huo Mengyao called for a risky Flare Blitz as Bulbasaur rooted itself to recover.

• Zhang Na’s Staryu lost to the acne-faced boy’s Krabby after being caught by Vice Grip and struck with Slam.
• Huo Mengyao sent out Growlithe and defeated Krabby with Crunch and Flare Blitz, though Growlithe was left panting with a waist injury.
• Sun Zhiliang sent out his level-ten Bulbasaur, while Ye Qing judged that Growlithe’s fatigue and injury put Huo Mengyao at a disadvantage.
• Bulbasaur dodged Growlithe’s Ember and used Ingrain to draw energy from the ground.
• Huo Mengyao ordered Growlithe to use Flare Blitz, and Ye Qing realized Bulbasaur might be waiting to use Poison Powder at close range.

Ye Qing entered the school battle after Huo Mengyao’s Growlithe lost to Sun Zhiliang’s Bulbasaur, then defeated Bulbasaur with Chimchar. He faced Class Three’s final competitor, Zhang Qiang, as their Charmander and Chimchar prepared to battle.

• Sun Zhiliang’s Bulbasaur defeated Huo Mengyao’s exhausted Growlithe by binding its mouth and slamming it into the ground.
• Ye Qing sent out Chimchar and let Bulbasaur expend more stamina with Ingrain before ordering an attack.
• Chimchar grabbed Bulbasaur’s Vine Whip and used Fire Punch and Ember to burn and knock it down.
• Ye Qing ordered Chimchar to use Fury Swipes, and Sun Zhiliang conceded to protect Bulbasaur from further injury.
• Zhang Qiang entered the arena with Charmander, and both Pokémon’s tail flames flared as they faced off.

Ye Qing’s Chimchar battled Young Master Zhang Qiang’s Charmander, using Fake Out, Smokescreen’s flammability, and Encore to gain the advantage. Charmander’s Blaze activated near defeat, and the chapter ended with both sides pushing toward a final strike.

• Chimchar interrupted Charmander’s Dragon Dance with Fake Out, then Charmander spread Smokescreen across the arena.
• Ye Qing ordered Chimchar to fire Ember into the smoke, igniting it and blasting both Pokémon away.
• Chimchar reached Charmander and used Encore to lock him into Scratch while Fury Swipes battered him.
• Charmander’s Blaze activated, strengthening his Ember and forcing Chimchar to dodge as the battle reached its decisive moment.

Ye Qing and Chimchar defeated Young Master Zhang Qiang in the battle, securing first place for Class One and earning Ye Qing a mysterious prize from Principal Jiang. After settling into his private dorm room, Ye Qing discovered an unfamiliar sand table that appeared to be an Environmental Simulation System.

• Chimchar activated Blaze and used Flame Wheel to knock Charmander out of the Battle Ring, winning the match for Ye Qing.
• Young Master Zhang Qiang threatened Ye Qing before leaving, while Principal Jiang praised Ye Qing and handed him a boxed reward.
• Class One celebrated its first-place dormitory assignment, and Zhao Xinran led the students to their dorms.
• Ye Qing learned that Wang Yao had broken up with Sun Xiaowei and followed him to room 606.
• Ye Qing explored his spacious dormitory and found a sand table in the empty second bedroom, which he suspected was an Environmental Simulation System.