Chapter 33: Otherwise, you can stay at my house first.

“Actually, there’s no need. I think this is fine.”

Yu Feng politely declined the kind offers from Jenny and Joy. After all, this incident was made up, and if they really found the person, he would probably be confused.

Seeing this, Jenny said no more, secretly resolving to tell her sisters about this matter and ask them to help investigate it.

Joy, quite obviously, was thinking the same thing. The two exchanged glances and nodded subtly.

“Lucky!”

Two plump Chansey appeared from who-knows-where, each holding an egg, standing on tiptoe, and trying to hand them to Yu Feng.

“It looks like these two children really like you.”

Joy, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but smile. After all, for a Chansey to voluntarily offer her egg, it seemed this Trainer was a very good person.

This also strengthened her resolve to find the man who abandoned this good child and give him a good scolding.

“Thank you, both.”

Yu Feng took the eggs from the Chansey and gently ruffled their smooth heads. It had been a long time since he had ruffled a Chansey's head; the Chansey at his home had already evolved into a Blissey.

“Lucky!”

The two Chansey also thoroughly enjoyed Yu Feng’s petting.

“Oh, right. Excuse me, where should I register to challenge the Indigo Plateau Conference?”

Yu Feng looked around. He remembered that registration was at the Pokémon Center.

But given the current situation, that seemed impossible, as it had all been reduced to ashes.

“Indigo Plateau Conference? What’s that?”

Ash suddenly looked at Yu Feng with some surprise, starting to get curious about the Indigo Plateau Conference he mentioned.

“You don’t even know about the Indigo Plateau Conference? Then why are you traveling?”

Xiao Xia was also surprised that someone didn't even know what the Indigo Plateau Conference was. She wondered why he was traveling.

“That goes without saying!”

Ash pulled his hat back, with Pikachu, who had appeared at some point, perched on his shoulder. He then proudly pointed his thumb at himself and said, “Of course, my goal is to become a Pokémon Master!”

“Oh? Then you especially shouldn’t be unaware of the Indigo Plateau Conference.”

“This is a grand event held once every four years. As long as you defeat eight Gym Leaders and obtain their badges, you can participate in the Conference.”

“The final Champion can then challenge the current Elite Four.”

Xiao Xia, seeing Ash’s ignorant expression, couldn’t help but rub her head and explained what the Indigo Plateau Conference was to him.

It was rare to find such a clueless person who didn't even know about the Indigo Plateau Conference; he was truly a rare breed.

“For someone whose goal is to be a Pokémon Master, you don’t even know this.”

At this point, Xiao Xia couldn't help but complain. His ambition was to be a Pokémon Master, but he didn't even know about one of the biggest events for Trainers.

“Is that so? Pikachu, our goal is to win the Championship and defeat the Elite!”

“Pika!”

Ash and Pikachu exchanged glances, their eyes burning with fierce flames, determined to defeat the Elite.

“Pfft.”

A burst of laughter interrupted their burning passion. The two looked for the person who had disturbed their fervor.

“Sorry, that was me.”

Yu Feng covered his mouth, still unable to suppress his laughter. After all, Ash’s statement seemed a bit childish no matter how he thought about it.

“Yu Feng, why are you making fun of us?”

“Pikachu.”

Ash and Pikachu stared at Yu Feng, wanting to know why.

“I just found it funny. I mean, Ash, do you really know what kind of existences the Elite are?”

“Exactly, Ash, do you know what the Elite represent?”

Yu Feng asked Ash about his understanding of the Elite. Xiao Xia also chimed in, while Joy and Jenny, unable to join the conversation, started to clean up the mess.

“Elite… what are the Elite?”

Ash thought for a long time but still didn't understand what the Elite meant, almost causing the two of them to fall over.

“Listen carefully, Ash. The Elite are one of the top five combat powers in a region. Above them is the Champion, and above the Champion is the Pokémon Master.”

Yu Feng was at a loss. Heaven knew if Ash’s knowledge base was really what someone raised by Professor Oak should have?

“I know what you’re going to say, but do you really think you can challenge the Elite Four and the Champion with just one Pikachu?”

Yu Feng stopped Ash from speaking. He would probably say that a burst of passion was enough.

“You need enough partners and you need to defeat eight Gym Leaders to get their badges. And remember to register with Joy first.”

“Otherwise, even if you challenge all the Gyms, you won’t be able to qualify for the Indigo Plateau Conference.”

“But…”

Yu Feng pointed to the ashes of the Pokémon Center behind them. It had been leveled by Pikachu, and under such a massive lightning strike, who knew if anything could have survived.

“This…”

Ash and Pikachu exchanged glances, tacitly remaining silent. After all, this was their doing.

“Oh, right, I remember you just said you wanted to register for the competition, didn’t you?”

Just then, Joy walked over from the ruins, tilting her head and looking at the two, wanting to confirm their answers.

“Yes, Joy, please help me register.”

Ash quickly ran to Joy, bowing ninety degrees, with Pikachu doing the same.

“Alright, come with me. Thankfully, the backup equipment in the basement wasn’t damaged.”

Joy covered her mouth and chuckled, beckoning Ash and Yu Feng to follow her, then turned and walked towards the ruins.

“Then, Xiao Xia, you?”

Yu Feng naturally had to follow, but Xiao Xia probably wasn't challenging the Indigo Plateau Conference.

“Me, I’ll go along and watch, too. After all, that Ash guy pulverized my bicycle.”

Every time Xiao Xia mentioned this, she would grit her teeth a little. Others might break a bike and fix it, but Ash had directly reduced it to ashes.

“Ahem, let’s go ahead.”

Speaking of this, Yu Feng didn’t know what to say. After all, Ash was his ‘sworn brother,’ so it was better for him not to get involved in such matters… “Alright, here’s your Pokédex. Make sure to keep it safe.”

Joy took the Pokédex from the machine and handed it back to Ash, reminding him to keep it safe.

“Is that all it takes?”

Ash, with Pikachu on his shoulder, was a bit curious. Just a quick scan and the information was recorded?

“Yes, and yours is ready too, Yu Feng. I hope to see your valiant figure at the Indigo Plateau Conference.”

While answering Ash, Joy also helped Yu Feng record his information.

“That’s not fair! Why didn’t I get that line?”

Ash protested, wondering why he didn't get that line. He also wanted to fight valiantly at the Indigo Plateau Conference.

“How can someone who blew up a Pokémon Center have the right to say that?”

Xiao Xia’s retort was precise and elegant, instantly making Ash retreat to the side to draw circles.

“Hehe, these are your badge cases. It’s getting late, Yu Feng, do you have a place to rest?”

Joy smiled as she handed the stock badge cases to Yu Feng, and then asked if he had a place to stay for the night.

“The Pokémon Center was blown up, so I’ll probably camp in the park.”

Speaking of accommodation, Yu Feng couldn't help but scratch his head. He had originally planned to try and prevent the explosion earlier, but he hadn't expected to be too late.

Now that he couldn't stay at the Pokémon Center, he could only camp in the park.

“If you don’t mind, you can stay at my place for the night.”

Jenny appeared behind them at some point, asking Yu Feng for his opinion.

“Mm-hmm, that works. Although the above-ground building was destroyed, there are still three emergency rooms underground.”

Joy also explained the current situation of the Pokémon Center. After all, the upper part had been completely leveled, but when it was built, such situations were considered, and there were a few rooms in the basement.

“Yes, I’ll be investigating the situation here for a long time, so I won’t be going home tonight. Of course, it’s not for free; make me breakfast.”

Jenny also smiled and held up a finger, inviting Yu Feng.