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Chapter 538: Da Ye: "Teacher Jinghe, Help!"
Chapter 538: Da Ye: "Teacher Jinghe, Help!"
Flying Cloud City.
The coastal city at the heart of the Unova region is the largest in the entire area and boasts the region's biggest port. Skyscrapers stand tall alongside ordinary high-rise buildings, making it the commercial and economic hub of the Unova region.
Jing He and his friends traveled directly from Ripple Town to Flying Cloud City by boat, docking at the city's port.
"Hngga~~"
Gramps, with his hands on his waist and head tilted upwards, couldn't help but click his tongue in awe as he gazed at the towering skyscrapers reaching towards the clouds.
As an international metropolis, Flying Cloud City's port could be considered the largest in the entire Pokemon world. With the 'Junior Master World Championship' about to begin, the port was filled with vessels of all sizes.
Jing He and his friends had been in the Unova region for some time, but this seemed to be their first visit to Flying Cloud City.
The layout of Flying Cloud City closely resembled that of Miare City in the Kalos region. The city was circular, with concentric rings of streets. At its very center was a vast city park, home to numerous wild Pokemon.
The streets were adorned with colorful decorations, and goods from all over the world were on display for sale. The most bustling spots were the various stalls and booths.
"Flower Dance Bird's feather fans, available in all four colors, or you can mix and match!"
"Garbage collection! Please don't throw away your garbage randomly; you can give it to my Polteageist, which can decompose it. Just be careful not to get too close as it releases toxic gas. As for me, don't worry, I eat Antidotes!"
"Fortune-telling! Miss Gode's fortune-telling can predict your luck, love life, and career."
Flying Cloud City was already bustling, and the 'Junior Master World Championship' made it even livelier.
It was foreseeable that the revenue from the tournament alone, including the influx of spectators and tourists from around the world, could potentially increase Flying Cloud City's income several times over.
"I heard that Flying Cloud Ice Cream is famous here," Jinghe said, but before he could finish, Herona, Gramps, and Tyrogue's eyes lit up with excitement.
Oh well, he had said too much.
Due to the popularity of Flying Cloud Ice Cream, when Jinghe and his friends arrived at the ice cream shop, there was already a long line.
Judging by the queue, it didn't seem like they would get their turn in less than half an hour.
Fortunately, they weren't in a hurry, so they patiently joined the line.
However, Jinghe's worries were unfounded, as the busy ice cream shop served customers quickly. After just seven or eight minutes, it was their turn.
"Hngga~ Hngga~~"
"Yoji~~"
"Melo?"
Gramps seemed very familiar with the process and effortlessly pointed to "this, this, and this," assembling a 'High-Rise' ice cream tower with five scoops.
Tyrogue, on the other hand, was more particular and chose all five scoops of his favorite vanilla flavor.
This was Meloetta's first time trying ice cream, and it looked at the colorful ice cream boxes in the display case with a bewildered expression.
But it didn't matter; it wasn't just Meloetta who was confused.
Herona paused, her expression filled with indecision.
"The vanilla and mint flavors are great, and I'd like to try the chocolate too," Jinghe said, glancing back at the line.
If Herona were to choose on her own, the people behind them would probably start complaining.
So, under the relieved gaze of the shop assistant, Jinghe decisively ordered, "Two vanilla and mint balls each, and one chocolate ball, please. Thank you."
"Alright!"
Herona also secretly breathed a sigh of relief and accepted Jinghe's choices.
In the end, the group each enjoyed their ice cream as they continued towards the center of Flying Cloud City.
"Melo~~!"
Meloetta, trying ice cream for the first time, extended its small tongue to lick it and instantly fell in love with the cool, sweet treat.
"Don't eat too much, Meloetta. You'll get a stomachache," Jinghe cautioned.
"Melo~~!"
Meloetta nodded repeatedly.
The streets were bustling with people and their Pokemon. It seemed like a common practice for trainers and ordinary residents alike to summon their Pokemon to accompany them while shopping or strolling.
An elderly man walked with his Taillow, chatting as they went. The Taillow perched on the man's shoulder, a loyal companion for many years, guiding its elderly friend's direction, perhaps fearing that his old partner might forget the way back.
There was also a child riding a Zebstrika, moving at a slow pace. Upon closer inspection, it was evident that the child couldn't walk, and Zebstrika served as his legs, allowing him to explore the bustling city and joyfully discover the world.
"Humans and Pokemon, Pokemon and humans, are inseparable." Jinghe sighed.
To keep Pokemon away from humans and humans away from Pokemon was the slogan promoted by Team Plasma, but witnessing this scene made it seem somewhat absurd.
Humans and Pokemon had long become partners who relied on and coexisted with each other.
Even with conflicts and disputes, there was more mutual help and trust.
"Why should they be separated?" Herona stuck out her little tongue and licked her ice cream, her eyes shining with innocence.
Yes, why should they be separated?
"I've heard stories of humans and Pokemon falling in love and having children together~" Gardelia said.
Jinghe was taken aback.
You're talking about N, the nominal leader of Team Plasma, right?
Like Mewtwo, N couldn't tell if he was human or Pokemon, but he firmly stood on the side of Pokemon.
It wasn't just N; according to Jinghe's knowledge, there were also humans raised by Pokemon who believed they were Pokemon rather than humans.
For example, the human child Koko, raised by a Salamence, considered his father to be a Pokemon.
The emotions between humans and humans, between Pokemon and Pokemon, and between humans and Pokemon... These complex things couldn't be easily explained by data or numbers.
"Hngga?"
Hearing the words "humans and Pokemon falling in love and having children," Gramps, who was walking ahead, couldn't help but turn around and look at Jinghe.
"I wasn't talking about you!" Jinghe said irritably.
"Hngga."
Gramps sighed and patted his chest.
My hobby is Bubble Squirrel.
Jinghe's eyes twitched.
Who knows what's going on in Gramps' little mind every day.
Herona covered her mouth and smiled, "But I've also seen literature about this kind of story, and it seems... it's not completely fictional."
"Of course," Jinghe adjusted his hat.
"You're so sure; have you seen it?" Gardelia looked at him suspiciously.
"Whether I've seen it or not, I know someone who can go head-to-head with Pokemon in a pure physical battle." Jinghe said.
Humans and Pokemon going head-to-head?
"Are you talking about the Gym Leader, Shiba?"
"No, Shiba's just overtrained. I'm talking about a child who hasn't trained much."
Super Newbie!
You're the one!
Gardelia opened her mouth, and after half a day, she said, "Is there really such a person?"
Jinghe glanced at her.
How dare you talk about others?
Your Psychic powers aren't something that ordinary Pokemon can handle, right?
Gardelia, who had regained her senses, seemed to understand Jinghe's gaze and said irritably:
"Don't look at me; are you any better?"
"Uh..."
Jinghe was taken aback.
That's true.
He himself was becoming less and less like an ordinary human.
So, whether humans are just humans or a branch of Pokemon is indeed hard to say.
"Is this the arena?"
When they arrived at the city center of Flying Cloud City and saw the vast city park and the buildings within, Jinghe and his friends were all a little dazed.
The Unova League had indeed gone all out! They had transformed the city center park of Flying Cloud City into the arena for this "Junior Master World Championship"!
It wasn't just a simple removal or renovation of the park; above the park, they had constructed a nearly floating, gigantic arena! All the streets leading to Flying Cloud Park had an escalator that could take people up to the arena! This design minimized the impact on Flying Cloud Park and the Pokemon living in it, allowing all competitors and spectators to overlook most of Flying Cloud City.
The investment was enormous.
Moreover, the park also featured various park battlefields, allowing trainers who came here to battle freely.
To make things more convenient, Flying Cloud City had also built a new Pokemon Center next to the park for timely treatment of Pokemon.
No wonder the "Junior Master World Championship" was ultimately held in Flying Cloud City in the Unova Region.
Such a massive investment.
Jinghe felt a sense of... a feeling of hosting the Olympics in his past life.
In addition to the arena, the corresponding athlete village, commercial street, and other facilities were also complete.
"Yo, Jigglypuff!"
Tyrogue pointed to the park, where there were traces of wild Pokemon activity.
For example, Four Seasons Deer, Lily Root Doll, and Treasure Cocoon.
They weren't afraid of humans and curiously looked at Jinghe and his friends, examining Meloetta, who was sitting on Jinghe's shoulder, as if they hadn't seen this kind of Pokemon before.
"Melo~"
Meloetta was in high spirits and immediately floated up. Her beautiful and melodious singing, accompanied by a graceful melody, seemed to flow into the hearts of every human and Pokemon like a babbling brook.
The surrounding tourists and Pokemon stopped in their tracks, closed their eyes, and savored Meloetta's enchanting song.
Life was beautiful, and the food was delicious.
"Hengga!!!"
Gramps, witnessing this scene, coughed softly, clearing his throat.
Meloetta's song had captivated the crowd, and if Gramps joined in, they might just die of happiness. Gramps flapped his feet and floated into the air, landing beside Meloetta.
Hmm?
There's another expert here?
Meloetta's beauty and captivating voice had left many Pokemon skilled in singing feeling inadequate. Yet, another Pokemon dared to make an appearance at this moment?
Amidst the eager and expectant gazes, Gramps took a deep breath, his body swelling, and then...
"Heng~ Hengga~~ Gaga~~"
The crowd: "."
That was rushed.
It was indeed rushed!
The song concluded.
Gramps and Meloetta descended, content, and even took a bow, though few paid attention.
"Melo~~"
Meloetta showed no disdain for Gramps, finding his performance delightful—confident and emotional. As for the rest...
The rest didn't matter.
As long as it wasn't the song of doom, let it be. Jinghe, having already decided to lie down, thought to himself.
"By the way, where are the others?"
The "Junior Master World Championship" was starting the day after tomorrow, and everyone should have already arrived in Flying Cloud City, right?
"Weren't you the one who contacted them?" Gardelia looked at him.
"Me?"
Jinghe turned to Herona, only to find her looking at him as well.
Oh dear.
They had agreed, but without making any plans.
Jinghe took out his phone and called Da Wu.
"Teacher?"
Da Wu's voice came through the phone, accompanied by some background noise.
"Da Wu, where are you?"
"Me? I'm in the desert. I heard there's a rare stone here." Da Wu spoke with anticipation.
The desert?
Flying Cloud City was located in the southernmost part of the central region of the Unova Region. To the south was the ocean, and to the north was the largest desert area in the Unova Region.
Given Da Wu's personality, he would undoubtedly go stone hunting upon arriving at a new place.
"What about Da Ye and Wu Song? Are they with you?" Jinghe asked again.
"Well..." Da Wu seemed to ponder for a moment before replying, "Da Ye is missing."
Jinghe: "."
What does it mean that Da Ye is missing?
"They came to the desert with me. Da Ye said it was an adventure, but soon after entering the desert, he disappeared. Wu Song said not to worry and seemed to have returned to the Flying Cloud Library."
Jinghe felt a sense of foreboding.
Indeed, his intuition was correct.
As soon as he ended the call with Da Wu, his phone rang again.
The moment he answered, Da Ye's voice came through, "Teacher Jinghe!!! I finally got through to you. I..."
Jinghe: "."
Jinghe exchanged glances with Herona and Gardelia, his expression conveying his speechlessness.
No wonder it was you, Da Ye.
"I don't know where I am. I was walking when I suddenly sank into the sand and ended up in a place like an ancient ruin. There's almost no signal here, Teacher Jinghe, I don't know how I managed to call you."
In the ancient city deep within the desert, Da Ye held his phone. Below him was a Flame Monkey, which he rode on its shoulders. Under the Flame Monkey was a Beak Flame, and beneath the Beak Flame was a Flame Horse.
Flame Horse: "&@&@”
Da Ye: "Teacher Jinghe, help!"
The call disconnected.
Jinghe looked at Herona and Gardelia again.
Upon hearing the words "ancient ruins," Herona's interest was piqued.
Gardelia, on the other hand, seemed unconcerned.
"My suggestion..."
Herona continued, "Go and take a look?"
Jinghe: "."
If Jinghe's guess was correct, Da Ye had likely fallen into the ancient city in the desert. While there weren't any particularly powerful or dangerous legendary Pokemon inside, there might be an extremely strong and ancient Fire Moth! That Fire Moth was formidable!
"I'm afraid we might get lost in the desert."
"It's fine. I left psychic coordinates in Flying Cloud City, so we can return anytime." Gardelia said with a hint of pride.
So psychics could do as they pleased? Jinghe couldn't help but feel envious.
An absolute escape technique! He wondered when he would be able to learn the Missile move.
Seeing that both had spoken, Jinghe didn't refuse further.
"Alright then."
Hopefully, they wouldn't encounter the Fire Moth. Finding and beating up Da Ye before bringing him back would suffice.
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