Chapter 319: Yanzhu City, Flame Tower
Chapter 319: Yanzhu City, Flame Tower
Although Jinghe learned from Rotom that Johto's Yanzhu City might have the required materials, he didn't rush to Johto in a hurry.
After all, he had just returned from the Battle Frontier, so there was no need to be in such a rush. Besides, Coalomass probably didn't need to evolve yet.
Furthermore, after so many battles at the Battle Frontier, it was time for some review.
So, Jinghe stayed in Kanaz City for three days before boarding a flight to Fullgold City in Johto.
Fullgold City, Johto.
As the largest and most prosperous city in Johto, Fullgold City is comparable to Goldenrod City in Kanto.
The plane landed at Fullgold City's airport.
As soon as they exited the airport, Jinghe and his companions immediately felt the city's vibrancy.
This was Jinghe's first time in Fullgold City.
His impression of the city was mostly based on his gaming experience.
For instance, the broadcasting station occupied by Team Rocket should now be open, with Professor Elm as a frequent guest, invited to give broadcasts about Pokemon.
There were also some senryu poems that Jinghe couldn't understand at all.
Next was the Fullgold City Gym.
The Gym Leader, Kasumi, and her Miltank had left a deep childhood trauma on Jinghe.
"Kasumi's family has a Miltank farm on the outskirts of Fullgold City. If we have the chance, we should pay it a visit."
The fresh milk from the Miltank farm was a significant source of income for Kasumi's family, making them incredibly wealthy.
However, at this moment, Jinghe and his companions boarded the maglev train in Fullgold City, heading towards Yanzhu City.
Johto and Kanto are neighboring regions, separated only by the Silver Mountain Range, so traveling between the two regions solely by plane would be quite troublesome and expensive.
Therefore, with the League's efforts, a maglev train line was established between Fullgold City and Goldenrod City, passing through the Silver Mountain Range.
Subsequently, this maglev train line became the center, expanding to various cities in both regions.
Yanzhu City is located north of Fullgold City, not too far away.
The maglev train from Fullgold City to Yanzhu City is very convenient.
"Masha—"
As Jinghe and his companions boarded the maglev train, they didn't notice a small human-like shadow appearing in the distance, with flickering orange eyes like flames in the shadows.
Masha tilted her head, her orange eyes sparkling in the shadows.
This person had suddenly disappeared before.
She wasn't unaware of the direction Jinghe and his companions had taken; it was just that if they weren't in Kanto or Johto, following them wouldn't have been very meaningful.
But now, as soon as she sensed the "Rainbow Feather" arriving in Johto, she appeared.
"Gengga~~"
Gramps stuck to the train window, gazing outside.
Since it was only a short distance, Jinghe bought a first-class ticket, which included a private cabin where the small Pokemon could play freely.
After all, it was their first time riding a maglev train.
"It'll still take a few hours, so let's eat something."
Jinghe took out the prepared lunch.
The small Pokemon immediately gathered around at the scent.
"Gigaforg?"
Jinghe called out.
Gigaforg sat in his seat with a serious expression, holding the scroll that contained the forging techniques for the two sets of armor.
He had been in this state for three days since obtaining the scroll.
Ever since receiving the scroll, Gigaforg spent most of his time studying it, except for eating, sleeping, and training.
Or, to be precise, studying the forging techniques on the scroll.
Even his usual passion for blacksmithing seemed to have diminished these past two days.
"Cha"
Gigaforg rested his small hand on his chin. Hearing Jinghe's call, he reluctantly put down the scroll.
"I know you like it, but you can't neglect eating and sleeping. You need to eat well, rest well, and study hard."
Jinghe patted Gigaforg's head and said.
"Cha-cha~!"
Gigaforg blinked and looked at Jinghe for a moment before nodding heavily.
He immediately grabbed the food on the table.
The Warrior Spirit awakened instantly.
It was time to eat!
"Guka~~"
Coalomass handed over a grilled sausage.
"Cha?"
"Guka~~"
Facing Gigaforg's slightly confused gaze, Coalomass smiled sheepishly.
He felt a bit embarrassed that Gigaforg was neglecting his own needs to help Coalomass.
Gigaforg took the sausage and smiled casually.
He enjoyed it himself, and it would also help Coalomass. Besides, they were all companions, so there was no need for such formality.
"Gengga Gengga~~"
Gramps nodded in agreement, indicating that once Hammer Girl learned the forging techniques, she would make a set for him, and he wanted the black one!
He wanted a black set for himself and Coalomass, forming a Black Armor Duo, which sounded cool just by its name.
Jinghe shook his head, wondering if they could even forge one set, let alone two. He took out a cup.
"Coalomass, help me boil some water."
"Guka~~"
Coalomass held the cup with both hands, and as he slightly manipulated the flames, the water in the cup immediately boiled.
Then, Jinghe took out his portable coffee maker.
Soon, a cup of steaming hot coffee was brewed.
"Kyuubi, bring me some ice cubes."
"Ao Wu~~"
Ice Nine-Tails, lying next to Jinghe, gently flicked her tail, and with a 'ding ding' sound, Jinghe's hot coffee instantly turned into an iced coffee.
Taking a comfortable sip, he exhaled and a smile appeared on his face.
"Ah, this is the life."
It was undeniable that with Coalomass, his daily life had become much more convenient and relaxed.
Picking up a tourist guide from the table, he began to browse through it.
Hmm?
"We're in luck," Jinghe suddenly said.
Facing the curious gazes of the little ones, he explained, "It says there's a performance at the Yanzhu Dance Hall these days."
Dance hall? Performance? The little ones immediately became interested.
Jinghe smiled and said, "We can watch the beautiful dancers perform, or we can see the adorable Eevees dancing."
The Yanzhu Dance Hall was one of the most iconic buildings in Yanzhu City, second only to the Flame Tower and the Bell Tower, and its popularity was on par with the Yanzhu Gym.
A few hours later, the magnetic levitation train arrived smoothly at Yanzhu City in Johto.
As soon as they got off the train, Jinghe felt the rich historical atmosphere of Yanzhu City, which was in stark contrast to the developed city of Fullgold, filled with steel and concrete.
Yanzhu City was known as a historical and cultural city, characterized by its traditional Japanese-style architecture.
The most eye-catching building in the entire city was the Bell Tower on the east side of the town, with the Flame Tower located in the northwest corner, opposite the Bell Tower.
The station was closer to the Flame Tower, so Jinghe led the little ones straight there.
It wasn't that they were expecting to find something in the Flame Tower right away.
After all, as one of Yanzhu City's iconic landmarks, even tourists would surely visit the famous attraction.
They didn't walk fast.
As they strolled through the city, they absorbed the unique local culture and admired the scenery.
Japanese-style architecture like that of Yanzhu City was rare in the entire Pokemon world.
Quiet streets, flowing streams, and they soon arrived at the Flame Tower.
"Woof!"
Looking at the charred and dilapidated Flame Tower before them, the sentimental Ice Nine-Tails let out a low whimper.
For some reason, the tower seemed to exude a hint of sadness.
"The Flame Tower was originally called the Clock Tower, corresponding to the name of the Bell Tower. It is said to have been one of the habitats of the Sea God, Lugia, or so the story goes."
"These two towers were built 700 years ago, symbolizing the deep friendship between humans and Pokemon."
However, 150 years ago, a lightning strike ignited the Clock Tower, causing a massive fire that trapped three Pokemon within.
At the time, humans were shocked by the power of the lightning and the ferocity of the flames. Whether they forgot, didn't know, or didn't care, the fire raged for three days and three nights, and no one came to rescue the trapped Pokemon.
Finally, the legendary Phoenix appeared, extinguishing the flames and reviving the three Pokemon, thus creating the Phoenix Guard, consisting of Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.
After that, both Lugia and Phoenix left Yanzhu City and never returned.
Jinghe softly narrated the history of the Flame Tower.
"Let's go inside and take a look."
The current Flame Tower had only one and a half floors above ground, and the charred smell had completely dissipated, but just looking at the blackened charcoal, one could almost smell the burned scent.
At the same time, on a distant mountain outside Yanzhu City.
A being that controlled flames slightly opened its eyes.
It softly spoke, sending away the small Pokemon it had protected for the night, then turned its head slightly to look towards the Flame Tower in Yanzhu City.
Deep in its eyes, a faint golden flame flickered.
Bear!
Just as Jinghe and the others stepped into the Flame Tower.
A flame suddenly rose, and the long-extinguished Flame Tower seemed to be reignited, with raging flames surrounding them.
Despite this, Ice Nine-Tails and Gramps didn't seem overly nervous.
"Woof?"
Ice Nine-Tails even looked at Jinghe questioningly.
"Gyaa~"
Gramps, on the other hand, let out a mischievous laugh, scratched his butt, and slowly floated into the air.
The next moment, his eyes gleamed, and he slowly spread his arms.
Bear!
The flames inside the tower suddenly intensified, and the originally orange firelight instantly turned into an eerie blue, casting an eerie glow over the entire Flame Tower.
In a corner.
A mischievous Gramps was startled by this sight.
What's going on? Just as it was bewildered.
It suddenly felt a tap on its shoulder.
Instinctively, it turned around.
And saw a terrifying ghost face with a long, protruding tongue.
In an instant, this Gramps let out a startled cry.
"Gyaa!!"
Ghosts!!
It immediately fled towards the exit of the Flame Tower.
The blue flames inside the tower dissipated, and Jinghe's Gramps grinned at him, pointing at the fleeing Gramps.
"Gyaa~"
This guy was actually afraid of ghosts; how hilarious.
Jinghe gave it a sidelong glance.
As if you weren't scared.
"Gramps, did you come here to scare people again?"
At that moment, a voice came from outside the tower.
A young man with golden short hair, wearing a headband and a scarf, approached the tower with a resigned expression.
But he collided with his Gramps.
The Gramps grabbed the young man's hand and pointed inside the tower, calling out.
"Gyaa~ Gyaa~!"
Oh no, it's haunted!
Songye: "???"
(End of Chapter)
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