Jiang Xiaoyu's challenge

Qin Feng had stayed at the Pokémon Home without leaving.

Ever since Ye Chen posted his video, people had been arriving at the Pokémon Home in a steady trickle, waiting to watch the battle.

Seeing how relaxed he looked, Bai Xiyue could not help feeling puzzled.

"Aren't you worried at all?"

"I just checked the Trainer Handbook and watched some online battle videos of Pikachu against Magneton."

"It looks like Pikachu doesn't have the advantage!"

Hearing her words, Egg Yolk, perched on Qin Feng's shoulder, was the first to protest.

With one paw on his hip, he wagged the other little paw.

"Don't underestimate me!"

"Pikachu~" ヾ(✿❛◡❛)ノ

Qin Feng stroked his little head.

Then he slowly nodded. "You're right. Magneton is both Steel- and Electric-type."

"Pikachu is a single-type Pokémon, so it is at something of a disadvantage in battle."

"If this had been before, I definitely wouldn't have sent Pikachu out first against his Magneton."

Bai Xiyue's brow furrowed at his words.

Before?

What did that mean?

Qin Feng seemed to realize he had misspoken.

He scratched his head, smiled, and continued:

"If I dared to accept the challenge, naturally I have a plan. You don't need to worry."

Bai Xiyue did not press him. She knew Qin Feng was always reserved and levelheaded when it came to serious matters, not reckless.

"Oh, right, I heard back from the group. They said everything would be ready for you to sign the contract the day after tomorrow at the latest, or possibly tomorrow!"

Qin Feng looked a little surprised.

"That soon?"

"Has the RM Group picked up some inside information?"

As Qin Feng saw it, the RM Group wanted to finalize this hundred-billion contract within just a day or two.

They must have been under some sort of pressure.

Other major groups might have made a move, for example.

If that really was the case, and several major companies started a bidding war...

The Pokémon Home's valuation could rise many times over.

It was not as though Qin Feng had never considered that, but ultimately, he had chosen to work with the RM Group.

That was because of Bai Xiyue. He could see her love for Pokémon.

It was not purely about profit.

With that in mind, he could eventually bring Bai Xiyue out of the RM Group and make her the head of the new company.

She could take charge of all its operations. That way, at least he could ensure the company would not stray off course.

As for now, whether he received another hundred billion or a little less money did not really matter to Qin Feng.

After all, the Pokémon Company was his greatest trump card for the future.

Bai Xiyue smiled. "To tell you the truth, after the Official Authorities released the news, plenty of major companies wanted to work with you."

"We looked into it. They visited lots of Pokémon stores, but they couldn't get any information about the owner from the staff."

"So right now, they're running around like headless chickens, unable to find you."

"But they'll probably notice me soon. When that happens, they might trace it back to you."

"Then again, maybe not. You're so young, after all. Who would imagine you were the owner behind it all?"

At seven that evening.

Ye Chen arrived at the Pokémon Home surrounded by several girls.

By then, the store was packed with students, wall to wall.

"Ye Chen's here! Ye Chen's here! He's rich, handsome, and so strong. I wonder if he'd agree to let me be his girlfriend?"

"Dream on. You're not pretty, and you don't even have a Pokémon. You're not in his league, so quit dreaming."

"Ah! Qin Feng's Pikachu is bound to lose. What was he thinking? He didn't have to accept the challenge. He would've lost a little face, that's all. If he loses and really crawls around the school, won't that be even more humiliating?"

"Qin Feng's actually a decent guy, but he has one flaw: he likes showing off in front of girls! Well, now he's really screwed himself over."

"Huh? Why isn't Jiang Xiaoyu here? Both these guys like her. Isn't she coming to watch?"

"There's another gorgeous woman next to Qin Feng, too. I think she's the one who drives the Bugatti. How did that guy get so damn lucky?"

At Ye Chen's arrival, the crowd filling the Pokémon Home's lobby instantly parted like the sea, opening a path.

Qin Feng stood at the other end.

Ye Chen slowly walked over, looked at Qin Feng, and said:

"I've already had the sports field cleared for you. Oh, right, do you need knee pads?"

As he spoke, he took a pair of knee pads from one of the girls beside him and tossed them onto the table.

"They're yours. Wouldn't want you hurting your knees when you crawl later!"

The moment he finished speaking, everyone around him burst into laughter.

Just then.

Jiang Xiaoyu appeared at the entrance to the Pokémon Home, wearing a short floral skirt and holding Jigglypuff in her arms.

Another wave of surprised cries broke out through the crowd.

"Look! Jiang Xiaoyu really came!"

"Who do you think she'll support? Qin Feng or Ye Chen?"

"I reckon she definitely would've supported Qin Feng before. But now... it's hard to say!"

"Right. Ye Chen is so strong and popular now. Who doesn't like an outstanding man?"

Qin Feng noticed Jiang Xiaoyu too. He turned to Bai Xiyue beside him and asked quietly:

"She's probably not angry anymore, right?"

Bai Xiyue frowned. "I don't know. Something seems a little off about her expression."

Sure enough!

The next moment.

Jiang Xiaoyu stepped into the Pokémon Home on her long, slender legs.

Everyone moved aside for her.

She did not approach Qin Feng.

Instead, she walked up to Ye Chen.

"Xiaoyu, are you here to cheer me on?" A wicked smile spread across Ye Chen's face.

Jiang Xiaoyu ignored his question and said, enunciating every word:

"Ye Chen, do you dare accept my challenge?"

The entire room instantly fell silent.

Only after a few seconds did everyone register what she had said.

"What? Jiang Xiaoyu wants to challenge Ye Chen? Did I hear that right? Can her Jigglypuff even fight?"

"What's gotten into Jiang Xiaoyu? Is she doing this for Qin Feng?"

"Qin Feng is such a coward! He doesn't dare fight himself, so he actually got a woman to shield him!"

Qin Feng was just as baffled by Jiang Xiaoyu's words.

"What is she trying to do?"

Bai Xiyue sighed. "Honestly! You're such a blockhead. Isn't it obvious? She doesn't want you fighting Ye Chen, so she wants to battle in your place."

Qin Feng was still lost. "Why would she battle in my place?"

Bai Xiyue rolled her eyes and did not answer.

Ye Chen looked just as bewildered. He had never imagined Jiang Xiaoyu would step in.

But he had already made up his mind to humiliate Qin Feng today, so he would never be able to hold his head high at Jiangning University again.

There was absolutely no way he would give up this challenge today!

"What's wrong? Don't you call yourself Jiangning's number one? Are you afraid to accept my challenge?"