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Chapter 287: Don't Let It Learn Grand Flame Burst!
Chapter 287: Don't Let It Learn Grand Flame Burst!
After settling things with Coalomass, or rather, without needing to do much, Jinghe suddenly received a call from Zheniao.
"Teacher Jinghe, I've transferred the first payment for advertising and sponsorship to your account."
Soon after, a message appeared on his phone.
【Your account has received 7,000,000 League Coins. Remaining balance: 7,126,723 League Coins】
Seven million?
And this was just the first payment?
Is filming a drama this profitable?
It had only aired a few episodes so far.
Moreover, this was just from advertising and sponsorship. If 'Nyan and Pikachu' became a huge hit, they could also develop merchandise and games.
But regardless.
This sum of money had significantly alleviated Jinghe's current financial issues.
Without hesitation, he called Yasha.
"Teacher?"
Yasha, who had just finished an exam, was surprised to receive Jinghe's call.
"Yasha, your family should have a way to buy high-quality charcoal at a reasonable price, right?"
"Charcoal?"
Yasha was perplexed.
Did Teacher Jinghe have a Fire-type Pokemon?
"Of course."
As a Fire-type Gym Leader, and with Yasha's grandfather being the former Fire-type Elite Four, it was natural for them to have access to the best deals for charcoal, a tool exclusive to Fire-type Pokemon.
"How much is it?"
"For regular use, the price is around 1.5 to 2 million League Coins," Yasha replied, somewhat uncertain.
"Alright, get me two."
After much deliberation, Jinghe clenched his teeth and said generously, "Get me two for now, and I'll transfer the money to you later."
"Teacher, did you strike it rich?" Yasha's voice was filled with astonishment.
"Yeah," Jinghe sighed, "Rich enough to almost not be able to afford meals."
"Hahaha!"
Amidst Yasha's laughter, she hung up the call.
Let's get two charcoals for Coalomass first.
Since he had chosen Coalomass, and Coalomass had chosen him, he couldn't neglect its needs.
Not having money was one thing, but now that he had some, charcoal was an essential purchase.
Fortunately.
Before leaving the Nurturing House, the old man had told Jinghe that while Coalomass had a demand for charcoal, it wouldn't consume an entire piece in one meal or even in a day.
It would still take some time.
Additionally, the Flameon feather Jinghe had given as a gift somewhat alleviated Coalomass's need for charcoal.
Flameon had proven its worth.
As for the five million League Coins owed to the League, Jinghe stiffened his neck and indicated that a zero-interest loan was as good as money.
Of course.
He would definitely repay it, as the saying goes, 'Borrow and repay, and you'll always have a friend.' But he could delay the repayment a little.
"Let's go! We're heading out to buy ingredients for a grand feast tonight to celebrate Coalomass joining us!"
Yay!
The little ones cheered, followed by a chaotic ruckus.
"Oh? Did you choose that Coalomass in the end?"
In the principal's office at the Cana Pokemon Academy, the bruised and swollen principal asked with a chuckle.
"Principal, you know about it?"
Minjiang, who was reporting the situation, looked puzzled.
Was that Coalomass famous?
The principal laughed, "That fellow is extraordinary. Back then, I had to exert a lot of effort to bring it back from the Paldea region for cultivation."
"Hmm?"
"It's the offspring of a Pokemon belonging to a friend of mine, someone I'd consider an old friend," the principal reminisced, with a hint of regret.
Minjiang, of course, didn't know this old friend of the principal's, but in the Paldea region, there were probably some who knew of him—the Dream Probe Team.
"In any case, that Coalomass is special, but it's reassuring to know that Teacher Jinghe has captured it."
Minjiang nodded.
Indeed.
Teacher Jinghe and his Pokemon, even those who weren't particularly focused on Pokemon battles, exuded a sense of warmth and comfort in their interactions.
This was probably what they called the deep bond between Pokemon and their Trainers.
"Hmm."
The principal rested his chin on his hands and murmured,
"However, Coalomass's evolution is a problem."
Minjiang didn't respond.
This aspect touched upon his knowledge and ability blind spots.
"Looks like I'll have to try and pull some strings; I might be able to find..."
Minjiang sighed inwardly.
The principal truly valued Teacher Jinghe.
But speaking of which, he also held Jinghe in high regard.
The next day, in the morning.
Jinghe yawned, instinctively reaching into his embrace, feeling the difference in texture between Ice Nine-Tails and Ice Six-Tails.
He could lift Ice Six-Tails with one hand, but Ice Nine-Tails was slightly more challenging.
"Woof?"
Ice Nine-Tails poked its head out from under the covers, rubbed its eyes, and slowly stood up, stretching its nine tails before leisurely exiting the bed.
Then, it wrapped its tails around Jinghe's arm and neck on its own.
Feeling the smooth texture, Jinghe's expression turned peculiar.
Just last night, he had felt a suffocating tightness in his chest, almost to the point of fainting.
In his dream, he even saw himself being crushed by a Gigantamax Cubchoo, which startled him awake.
At first, he thought it was just a nightmare, but then he realized something was wrong.
Could it be carbon monoxide poisoning? After all, there was always a piece of charcoal burning in the house.
Later, he discovered.
With Coalomass's abilities, the charcoal was completely combusted, eliminating the risk of incomplete combustion and carbon monoxide production.
Finally.
He understood.
It turned out that Ice Nine-Tails had wrapped its tail around his neck in the middle of the night.
With a slight tug, it almost sent him away.
Jinghe sighed, his hair in disarray.
"Regardless, at least the indoor temperature is now comfortable."
The Ice Nine-Tails' invisible chill mingled with the warmth emanating from Coalomass, making the room significantly warmer than before!
However, the blanket still felt a bit chilly.
But for Jinghe, this temperature was perfectly acceptable.
Jinghe glanced at the floor beside the bed, where Coalomass was sleeping in a sitting position, and her mood instantly lifted.
"Guka?"
Seemingly sensing Jinghe's gaze, Coalomass opened its eyes.
A fleeting blue flame flickered in its eyes before returning to its usual orange hue.
Hey, with that, I really can't tell if you flashed or not!
"Guka~ (ˊ〇ˋ)"
Coalomass stood up and stretched lazily.
That sleep was so comfortable!
Then Jinghe noticed something.
Where Coalomass had been sitting, the floor had already been scorched, leaving a charred pit.
Jinghe's mouth twitched.
Wow.
"Gigaforg, it's up to you!"
Jinghe looked up and saw Gigaforg already standing by with a hammer and a wooden board.
He smiled triumphantly at Jinghe.
Alright then!
"Gently, don't smash our house, please."
Arriving at the academy early in the morning, Yasha handed Jinghe a special box and hurried off to her exam, leaving behind the words, "Just watch and take care of it, Teacher."
What does 'watch and take care of it' mean?
Can I not take care of it?
Jinghe rolled her eyes in annoyance.
Next year, you'll fail this exam!
She then took the little ones to the academy's special Fire Training Ground.
Today, she decided to thoroughly assess Coalomass's strength and the power of the Fire-type moves it had learned.
The previous night, Coalomass had wanted to practice at home, but Jinghe had stopped it.
Given its performance with Charged Flame Assault yesterday, practicing moves at home would likely result in the house's destruction.
The Fire Training Ground was sweltering, and the dozens of Magma Crabs housed there filled the entire indoor space with potent Fire-type energy.
This environment allowed Fire-type Pokemon to conserve energy during combat moves, enabling more practice sessions.
Jinghe, Gramps, Ice Nine-Tails, Gigaforg, and Bear Apprentice were in the adjacent room.
On the training field stood Coalomass and Hachubo.
They had obtained the Grand Flame Burst move tutor from the Crimson Armor Knight on Crimson Island, and at that time, only Hachubo could learn it.
However, Hachubo was quite talented in Water-type and Electric-type moves, but comparatively weaker in Fire-type moves.
Fortunately, it had learned the move, and now it could practice with Coalomass.
"Guka?"
Coalomass looked around with a dazed expression, especially at the moving targets in front of them, scratching its head.
"Hoo-woo~~"
Hachubo seemed more familiar with the setup and began explaining the purpose of these targets to Coalomass.
Upon hearing this, Coalomass' eyes lit up with understanding.
In simple terms, this was a strength test?
It had often heard the old man and woman from the Nurturing House talk about how Pokemon choose their Trainers, and Trainers choose their Pokemon.
So, this was a test!
But it was confident.
Then, let's show them what we've got!
Jinghe decided to start with a conservative move, "Coalomass, Spark."
"Guka!"
A hissing sound filled the air.
Coalomass's head and body suddenly ignited, turning its entire form into a blazing red, akin to a piece of burning charcoal.
Then, it raised its hands, and the flames converged onto them.
The next second, a scorching flame erupted, and a surging pillar of fire roared towards the moving target with a mighty "Hoo!"
Boom!!
Coalomass's eyes narrowed, feeling that it hadn't reached its ideal state, and it wasn't entirely satisfied.
It exerted more force, and the flames exploded, instantly turning the moving target into charcoal.
Despite mentally preparing for this, Jinghe couldn't help but widen her eyes at the sight.
You call that a spark?
Did Coalomass misunderstand the command?
A spark is also a flame, but where's the spark? The flame is quite impressive, though.
"Then..."
Jinghe hesitated, deciding to confirm if Coalomass had misunderstood the command. Misunderstanding commands in a battle could be troublesome.
"Flame Jet?" she tentatively asked.
"Guka!"
In an instant, the Magma Crabs' faces paled.
Intense flames erupted from Coalomass's body, resembling thick, fiery serpents spitting fire.
The next moment, a massive flame erupted, several times larger than before, engulfing the target and slamming into the special wall, which resembled obsidian.
Bang!!
The entire wall instantly caved in.
Hiss—
Jinghe slowly inhaled.
What the heck was that, a Flamethrower?
What if Coalomass learned Grand Flame Burst?
The academy's training ground staff, hearing the commotion, rushed to the training field. They stared at the warped, red-hot wall, which seemed on the verge of shattering, and couldn't help but swallow nervously.
"Is it... a disaster?"
"Guka?"
Coalomass looked at Jinghe.
Was this enough?
"Hoo-woo~~"
Hachubo happily patted Coalomass's shoulder with its tail.
Good, good, you've got the Jing family's style!
Then its eyes turned serious, and it, too, became eager to try its Grand Flame Burst.
So, it took a deep breath, and the bead on its neck glowed with a faint red light, drawing in dense Fire-type energy.
"Hachubo, stop!" Jinghe hurriedly said.
But it was too late.
Grand Flame Burst erupted.
Coalomass nodded in realization.
So today was about learning moves?
Grand Flame Burst?
It didn't seem too difficult.
(End of Chapter)
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