Chapter 293: First Camping Experience
Chapter 293: First Camping Experience
"Why don't we just fly there directly?"
Having found an excellent campsite, Jinghe and his group of four headed towards their destination.
Along the way, Yasha voiced her confusion.
Although the only Pokemon capable of flight were Da Wu's Armordillo, Steelix, and Jinghe's Hachubo.
But with Steelix's size, it could easily carry two people, and with Armordillo and Hachubo, they could easily transport all four of them.
Jinghe's expression turned serious.
He said earnestly, "We're here to camp and have fun. We shouldn't just focus on the destination but also appreciate the scenery along the way."
"It's not just about the destination, but also the scenery along the way," Du Juan repeated Jinghe's words, her eyes a newfound sparkle.
As expected of a teacher, his words were both cultured and poetic. Da Wu agreed.
During the journey, he could also look for stones he hadn't seen before.
Yasha felt that something seemed a bit off, but with her wit, she couldn't come up with a rebuttal. She could only utter an "Oh" and nod along.
Seeing that they didn't ask further questions, Jinghe breathed a sigh of relief.
Flying on the slippery Hachubo was an experience he didn't want to repeat.
It had to be said that the island where the Battle Frontier was located had been partially developed, but a significant portion remained untouched, preserving the natural environment quite well.
As a result, they encountered numerous active wild Pokemon along the way.
Most of these wild Pokemon were merely curious and observant towards the unexpected intrusion of Jinghe and his group, rarely approaching them proactively.
Even some of the more aggressive wild Pokemon tended to detour when they saw them.
Jinghe's Pokemon, with their adorable appearances and expertise in "disguise," were not the focus here.
Da Wu's Steelix alone was enough to make most wild Pokemon think twice about approaching.
They were fierce, but not foolish.
After walking for a while, Du Juan said, "The teacher's words make sense. The scenery along the way is indeed beautiful."
"Yeah, I guess so," Jinghe replied.
Fortunately, the spot chosen by the little ones wasn't too deep into the wilderness.
Soon, they arrived at a relatively flat grassy area.
Behind them was a towering cliff, and to the left was an oak forest where numerous Pokemon were active.
Bubu perched on branches, Caterpie and Weedle hid among the leaves, and Oakan occasionally appeared, with Arbok and Frillish moving through the forest.
On the right was a flower bed that remained vibrant even in winter.
Vileplume and Butterfree danced among the flowers.
In front of the grassy area was a gently flowing stream.
Goldeen and Metapod flashed by in the water, and several playful Jigglypuff skipped across the water's surface.
Only a single, dazed Kingdra poked its head out of the water, staring blankly at the group of travelers.
"Hengga~~"
Gramps hopped and skipped to the stream's edge, staring at the Kingdra for three seconds before breaking into a smile.
He extended his palm and played rock-paper-scissors with the Kingdra.
"Hengga!" (You lose!)
Gramps, having signaled scissors, proudly laughed with his hands on his hips.
Splash! The Kingdra vigorously flicked its tail, performing a nimble "Splash Jump," splashing water on the little chubby Pokemon before popping two bubbles and diving back into the water.
Gramps froze for three seconds, wiped his face, and was about to roll up his "sleeves" to dive in for a 300-round battle with the Kingdra!
"Gramps, stop playing. Let's set up the tent," Jinghe called out.
"Hengga~~" (Coming!)
Gramps took a deep look at the stream before hopping towards Jinghe.
"Ninetales, take them to gather some firewood, and be cautious of wild Pokemon," Jinghe instructed Ice Ninetales, Gigaforg, Bear Apprentice, and Coalomass.
"Awoo~~"
Little Ninetales nodded solemnly.
As it gently waved its tail, a few crystals fell around its body.
Now, the size and range of the "snowfall" were under its control.
With the appearance of snowflakes, aurora curtains formed around them.
Jinghe couldn't help but feel embarrassed. "Actually, you don't have to be so careful."
His intention was for the wild Pokemon to be cautious of them, but Little Ninetales was being overly cautious.
"Awoo~"
But Little Ninetales expressed that it could react even if a formidable opponent appeared.
Oh well, a little caution wouldn't hurt. Jinghe resignedly let them go.
"Hachubo, go to the stream and see if you can catch some fish, shrimp, or crabs," Jinghe instructed.
"Hoo!" (Okay!)
Hachubo dove into the water, creating a splash.
On the other side, Da Wu and his group, who were also setting up their tent, felt reassured by Jinghe's clear delegation of tasks.
Camping with the teacher was indeed a great experience.
They didn't have to worry about anything.
Jinghe's extensive camping experience was evident.
However, about ten minutes later, Jinghe looked at the roughly ten-meter-long dead tree, his face filled with exasperation.
There was even a Caterpie trembling inside.
"I asked you to gather firewood, not..."
But after a moment's thought, it seemed like there wasn't a problem; the firewood was just a bit larger than expected.
What truly left Jinghe speechless was Hachubo's situation.
"My bad, I didn't explain clearly. Hachubo, put those Claw Crabs, Goldeen, and Loudred back, we won't eat them."
"Huh?"
Hachubo tilted his head in confusion.
He glanced at the exhausted Claw Crabs, finally understanding.
Oh, you wanted to find food. You should've said so earlier.
Jinghe gently touched his forehead.
In the end, it was because they hadn't been out much, and the little ones lacked experience.
It's okay, it'll be better next time, Jinghe reassured himself.
The others nearby were momentarily speechless.
The sun was setting.
The warm orange sunlight reflected on the rippling water, casting a subtle orange veil over everything in sight.
Ice Nine-Tails lay on Jinghe's lap, its tail swaying gently, and yawned.
"Ku~~ (-ω- ) zzZ"
Yawning was contagious, and the moment before, the Bear Apprentice had been practicing his punches, but now he was blowing bubbles and punching even more vigorously.
Gramps and Hachubo were playing in the stream, occasionally splashing water as they played with the fish.
Gigaforg was chopping wood, having finished the initial large piece of deadwood, and seemed to genuinely enjoy this "job."
Now, he had dragged over another large piece of deadwood and was chopping away with a satisfied "huffing" sound.
As for Coalomass—
"Guka!"
It stood with its hands on its hips, looking stern.
In front of it were a Krabby that was almost charcoal-grilled and a Lickitung covering its nose.
Despite their initial conflict, both Krabby and Lickitung now appeared unusually well-behaved, nodding obediently under Coalomass's gaze.
"Guka~~"
With a wave from Coalomass, the two Pokemon scurried off as if granted amnesty, completely forgetting their earlier quarrel.
Coalomass nodded in satisfaction after finishing his task.
Suddenly, its gaze intensified again.
"Guka!" (You two, listen up!)
Jinghe noticed its intense stare from the corner of his eye.
Unexpectedly, Coalomass still held such "authority" even after leaving the Nurturing House, making Gramps' "boss" position feel a little shaky.
However—
In no time, Coalomass returned, shaking its head and sighing.
"What's wrong?" Jinghe asked, seeing its expression.
Coalomass opened its mouth.
"Guka" (These wild Pokemon are too...)
Jinghe gently rubbed Ice Nine-Tails' soft belly and smiled, "It's normal, they're wild Pokemon, so it's normal for them to be a bit restless."
But Coalomass shook its head vigorously.
"Guka~!" (No, they're too obedient!)
Too obedient?
Jinghe's eyes twitched.
Coalomass muttered, "Guka" (They don't resist at all, they just obey, it's so unsatisfying!)
Back when it was establishing its "position" in the Nurturing House, it had to fight for every inch of its territory.
Compared to the Pokemon in the Nurturing House, these wild Pokemon were far too gentle.
You're the only one who thinks wild Pokemon are gentle. Hmm? No, wait, your little ones seem to enjoy playing with wild Pokemon, right?
As Gramps would say, these wild Pokemon are well-spoken and talented, and he loves playing with them.
From a distance, Gramps' laughter echoed.
"Hengga~ Hengga~! Ψ(｀▽)Ψ" (Hehe! Goldeen, don't run away! Hehe!)
Gramps, your laughter is a bit creepy now.
And Lotade, your filming is making things even weirder.
Considering the safety of the wild Pokemon, Jinghe called out, "Dinner time!"
Hearing this, the little ones immediately put down what they were doing and gathered around.
They were most enthusiastic about dinner!
"Since we're camping, we'll have a barbecue. Everyone knows what to do now, right?"
With Jinghe's guidance, the little ones had a clear understanding of their tasks.
Gramps took the Bear Apprentice to gather tree fruits and wild berries, Hachubo went to the stream to catch fresh fish, crabs, and shrimp, and Gigaforg continued chopping wood.
"Guka~~"
Coalomass cautiously snapped its fingers, creating a small flame to ignite the firewood.
Ice Nine-Tails wrapped its tail around Jinghe to help him cool down from the heat of the barbecue.
Sitting on the grass, Yasha watched this scene and couldn't help but exclaim, "The bond between Teacher and his Pokemon is truly remarkable."
Du Juan, squatting nearby and adjusting her equipment, nodded in agreement.
"This might be the reason for Teacher Jinghe's rapid progress."
"Can we see the millennium comet from here?" Yasha asked.
Du Juan replied, "The view is excellent. If the Millennium Comet appears, we should be able to see it."
"Don't overthink it," Jinghe's voice suddenly interrupted.
Huh? The two turned to look at him.
The orange flames illuminated his face, making it appear flushed.
Jinghe smiled slightly, "Who knows, maybe what we see as the Millennium Comet is just 'Hey, takeout' to someone else."
Takeout?
Question marks appeared above Du Juan and Yasha's heads.
Jinghe shook his head, not offering further explanation.
Buzz—
Suddenly, Jinghe's expression changed slightly.
He felt the "Rainbow Feather" in his inner pocket becoming restless again.
And this time, the "Silver Feather" responded in kind.
(End of Chapter)
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