"Time flies so fast."
In a blink of an eye, half a month had passed, and the Hidden Dragon Cup Trainer Competition was just around the corner. Moreover, it was now time to register for participation.
If the registration period passed and one had not yet registered, even with eight badges, they would be unable to participate in the Hidden Dragon Cup Trainer Competition.
"It's time for us to go to the Imperial Capital."
This year's Hidden Dragon Cup Trainer Competition was being held in the Imperial Capital, so they needed to head there to register.
He directly let [Pokémon Name], take them to the Imperial Capital. This time, Ning Ya also came along.
When Jiang Chen competed, Ning Ya planned to cheer him on. Additionally, to allow Jiang Chen to prepare for the competition with peace of mind, Ning Ya would also help Jiang Chen care for his Pokémon.
They arrived at the Jiang family's villa in the Imperial Capital.
"We're back in the Imperial Capital. Are you still going to stay here?" Ling Wanqiu asked Xiao Luoxue.
"Do you especially want me to go home? But I refuse. I refuse to go home."
Xiao Luoxue snorted lightly. How could she go home? Wouldn't that just benefit you?
Ling Wanqiu was just saying that; in truth, she knew that Xiao Luoxue would absolutely not go home.
"Let's go, let's register first."
There was less than a week until the competition began, and the registration period would close in three days.
The Hidden Dragon Cup Trainer Competition could not be registered online; one had to go in person.
They arrived at the Imperial Capital's arena, which was the registration location.
Upon arriving at the registration location, there was no queue. Most of those who wanted to register had probably already done so, as registration had actually begun five days ago.
Jiang Chen and his group were considered late for registration.
"Hello, please show your badges." The staff member said to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen took out the badges he had obtained from challenging Gyms. Seeing the badges from the Imperial Capital Gym and Heavenly Ocean Gym, the staff member's expression showed some surprise.
The Imperial Capital Gym and Heavenly Ocean Gym were the most difficult Gyms to challenge. Being able to obtain badges from both of these Gyms indicated Jiang Chen's strength.
Registration was quick, as long as the badges were verified.
No one forged badges, because the material of each Gym badge could not be replicated by other means.
However, even so, the staff would check for counterfeits. If anyone forged badges, the consequences would be severe.
After Jiang Chen completed his registration, he waited for Ling Wanqiu and Xiao Luoxue to register. Soon, their registration was also completed.
"Let's go, let's head back."
Jiang Chen and his group had just walked out of the arena when they saw an acquaintance walking towards them.
"Gu Shuangyue?"
"You're here to register too?"
He recalled that Gu Shuangyue had told Jiang Chen before that she would also participate in this Hidden Dragon Cup Trainer Competition. He just didn't expect such a coincidence, meeting Gu Shuangyue exactly at this time.
"Mm."
Gu Shuangyue was also surprised to see Jiang Chen. Although she knew Jiang Chen would definitely participate in the Hidden Dragon Cup Trainer Competition, she hadn't expected such a coincidence, meeting him at this moment.
"Who is she? Do you know her?"
Looking at Gu Shuangyue's cold yet refined face, Xiao Luoxue felt a sense of vigilance towards her.
Ling Wanqiu knew Gu Shuangyue; she had seen her at Jiang Chen's house. But Xiao Luoxue didn't know who Gu Shuangyue was.
In any case, Xiao Luoxue had already developed hostility towards the very beautiful Gu Shuangyue.
"She's Grandpa Gu's granddaughter, named Gu Shuangyue."
"Grandpa Gu?"
Xiao Luoxue thought back, and then roughly figured out who Jiang Chen's "Grandpa Gu" was: Jiang Chen's father, Jiang Yuan's teacher.
"I'm going to register first. Wait for me." After saying that, Gu Shuangyue walked into the venue.
"Her personality is too cold."
Seeing that Gu Shuangyue hadn't even spared her a glance, Xiao Luoxue had some opinions about Gu Shuangyue.
But was this woman's relationship with Jiang Chen very good? Was she also a love rival?
She glanced at Ling Wanqiu beside her, noticing that Ling Wanqiu didn't seem surprised by Gu Shuangyue. Xiao Luoxue asked curiously, "Do you two know each other?"
"Yes, I saw her at Jiang Chen's house before." Ling Wanqiu nodded to Xiao Luoxue.
"Then how is her relationship with Jiang Chen?" Xiao Luoxue lowered her voice, asking quietly in Ling Wanqiu's ear.
"You're asking about their relationship, well, I actually don't know the specifics of their relationship. Anyway, she stayed at Jiang Chen's house for quite a while before," Ling Wanqiu replied, indicating she wasn't sure.
To be honest, she really wasn't clear about the exact relationship between Jiang Chen and Gu Shuangyue.
"Let's wait for her first." Jiang Chen spoke.
After waiting for a few minutes, Gu Shuangyue walked out of the arena.
When Gu Shuangyue emerged, this time Xiao Luoxue carefully scrutinized her, and a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes.
In terms of physique, she really couldn't compare to this woman, Gu Shuangyue. However, she still had room to grow, and she was younger than the other party.
"I didn't expect to run into you here; what a coincidence. Did you just arrive in the Imperial Capital?"
"Mm." Gu Shuangyue nodded. (cgba) She had just arrived in the Imperial Capital today.
"I want to have another battle with you."
The reason she asked Jiang Chen to wait for her was that she wanted to have another battle with him.
Even if she hadn't coincidentally met Jiang Chen this time, Gu Shuangyue would have sought him out.
"Alright."
Jiang Chen never refused a battle. Ling Wanqiu and Xiao Luoxue hadn't wanted to battle him recently, so Jiang Chen hadn't battled anyone in a while.
Gu Shuangyue's Pokémon were not weak, and Jiang Chen was actually quite looking forward to battling her.
"Let's go straight to my place." Jiang Chen's home in the Imperial Capital also had a battle arena.
"I heard you've captured another legendary Pokémon, Zapdos?"
Gu Shuangyue had heard this news from her grandfather. For Champions, Jiang Chen acquiring another legendary Pokémon was no secret.
They could only be envious and had no other options. They certainly wouldn't dare provoke Jiang Chen. Provoking Jiang Chen meant provoking a legendary Pokémon; who could afford that?
"Yes, are you interested? Do you want to see it?"
"Not interested. Just curious."
Gu Shuangyue wasn't interested in Zapdos. She was interested in Articuno because Articuno was an Ice-type Pokémon, and Zapdos was not.
"Actually, Zapdos hasn't been completely subdued yet."
Even after so much time had passed, it had been nearly a month since he subdued Zapdos, but he still hadn't fully convinced it.
Legendary Pokémon were not that easy to subdue.
If one Zapdos was already so troublesome, he couldn't imagine how difficult it would be to subdue a fully legendary Pokémon in the future.
"Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Xiao Luoxue." Seeing Gu Shuangyue chatting with Jiang Chen, Xiao Luoxue couldn't help but interrupt.
"Mm." Gu Shuangyue simply uttered a faint "Mm" to Xiao Luoxue. Her cold and indifferent tone made Xiao Luoxue a little unable to accept it.
Her tone was simply too indifferent, and her personality was so cold. Jiang Chen surely wouldn't be interested in this woman.
Having been snubbed, Xiao Luoxue looked a bit dejected and awkward. Ling Wanqiu beside her couldn't help but chuckle.
She remembered that her first meeting with Gu Shuangyue was quite similar to Xiao Luoxue's reaction. Gu Shuangyue's personality was simply like that.
She was very cold towards strangers. Even after becoming friends with Jiang Chen, she rarely showed him a smile.
Since meeting Gu Shuangyue, Jiang Chen had rarely seen her smile.
Returning to the villa in the Imperial Capital, Ning Ya opened the door and was clearly startled to see Gu Shuangyue. She hadn't expected Young Master to bring Gu Shuangyue back with him.
Ning Ya still didn't have a good impression of Gu Shuangyue. She felt that Gu Shuangyue's personality was too cold and simply not suitable for Jiang Chen.
"Young Master, why is she back with you?" Ning Ya asked Jiang Chen in a low voice.
"I just happened to run into her when I went to register, and she wanted to have another battle with me, so I brought her back." Jiang Chen explained to Ning Ya.
"Oh." Ning Ya nodded, then didn't ask any further questions.
"You just arrived in the Imperial Capital; you haven't checked into a hotel yet, right? How about staying here?" Jiang Chen politely invited Gu Shuangyue.
"Good." Gu Shuangyue was not one to stand on ceremony. Upon hearing Jiang Chen's invitation, she directly agreed. Since she considered Jiang Chen a friend, she didn't mind staying here.
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