Chapter 601: Amusement Park

Chapter 601: Amusement Park



After spending two more days in Einroudak, Jinghe and his companions bid farewell to the town.

"Teacher Jinghe, on behalf of the Earthfolk and the residents of Einroudak, I express our gratitude once again," said Jiantuo, a representative of the Earthfolk, standing at the entrance of the Pokemon Center with his son, Derek, daughter, Carlita, and other notable residents of Einroudak.

They had gathered to show their appreciation for Jinghe's efforts in Einroudak.

Jinghe recalled the events from the movie, where Derek's stubbornness and forceful attempt to harness the power of Victini to move the Earth Sword had caused a dragon vein riot, necessitating the use of the Earth Sword for suppression. The commotion they caused was much smaller compared to the movie.

At least, Einroudak still retained the iconic Earth Sword structure.

"These are some humble gifts. Please accept them without hesitation," Jiantuo said, as a tall, bulky, gray-white Claydol held two sack-like objects.

Jinghe couldn't help but smirk at the sight of the glowing Claydol.

Your daughter is a Glowing Rayquaza, and your mother is a Glowing Claydol. Are all your family members glowing Pokemon?

Jinghe wasn't envious, not one bit.

They were just glowing Pokemon, after all.

In the distant region of Paldea, not only were there common glowing Pokemon, but even a Glowing Rayquaza and a Black Rayquaza! And not just Rayquaza, but also a Glowing Kyogre!

Jinghe wasn't the least bit jealous.

"Here," Jiantuo said, presenting the gifts.

"We Earthfolk have some understanding of the land," Jiantuo smiled, "I heard that your Pokemon likes minerals, so we collected some rare ones."

"Oh?"

At the mention of minerals, Youjilasa's interest was piqued.

This was like offering food!

Since it was just minerals and Jiantuo seemed sincere, Jinghe didn't refuse.

Thus, the "grand plot" in Einroudak finally concluded.

Jinghe and his companions arrived in Nimbasa City, another bustling metropolis in the Unova region. Strategically located at the center of all towns in Unova, Nimbasa City boasted excellent transportation connections, making it a well-developed hub.

Compared to the high-tension work atmosphere in Flying Cloud City, Nimbasa City exuded a more relaxed vibe. Known for its entertainment, Nimbasa City featured landmarks such as a musical theater, battle arenas, and an amusement park, among others.

Among these, the amusement park stood out with its iconic Ferris wheel.

However, Nimbasa City's true claim to fame was the musical theater, where the famous model Kikuo occasionally held fashion shows, attracting visitors from far and wide.

After the conclusion of the 'Young Master World Championship' in Flying Cloud City, Nimbasa City experienced a surge in tourism, further boosting its economy.

As Jinghe and his friends arrived, the city buzzed with excitement, evident in the lively streets and alleys.

"Let's go to the arena!" Da Ye suggested excitedly as they parked their car.

Despite the significant events in Einroudak and the Giant's Cave, Da Ye hadn't even had a hot meal, and his desire for battles was palpable.

In response to his suggestion, Jinghe and Xihuona exchanged glances and said, "We're a democratic group, so let's vote on where to go first."

"No problem!" Da Ye confidently put his hands in his pockets, unaware of any opposition.

In his mind, everyone was an elite trainer, and battles were a shared passion.

"One, two, three!" Jinghe counted, and each person revealed their preferred destination.

Da Ye: "The large arena!"

Xihuona: "Amusement Park!"

Jiadeliya: "Amusement Park!"

Jinghe: "Musical Theater."

Huh?

Xihuona and Jiadeliya simultaneously turned to Jinghe.

"Hmm?" Genggui, holding a phone, chimed in.

It turned out that the musical theater was hosting a fashion show by the renowned model Kikuo that very day.

Jinghe: "..."

Xihuona narrowed her eyes and said nonchalantly, "Then let's go to the musical theater. Kikuo's fashion show is quite impressive."

Jinghe's heart skipped a beat at her calm tone and indifferent expression.

Putting on a surprised expression, he said, "Oh, Kikuo is having a fashion show today? I was thinking of organizing a concert for Genggui."

"Is that so?" Xihuona drew out her words, a hint of skepticism in her voice.

Jinghe's face turned serious as he asserted, "You know me. I always support Genggui in showcasing his talents, and that includes singing."

"Hmm?"

Genggui scratched his head.

Was it true?

Jinghe's expression darkened, and he quickly pushed Genggui back into the shadows, saying, "But now that I think about it, Genggui might not earn money from singing. The amusement park is a great choice; it's fun. Let's go there."

Da Ye, standing nearby, opened his mouth in surprise.

Wait, why isn't anyone interested in battling?

Just then, Jiadeliya shot him a fierce glare.

"Three against one, let's go to the amusement park!"

Jinghe couldn't afford to delay, especially after almost revealing his secret. He quickly announced the decision.

Xihuona let out a light hum, reluctantly accepting Jinghe's explanation. She linked arms with Jiadeliya and headed towards the towering Ferris wheel.

Jinghe exhaled in relief, gazing at the Ferris wheel. After a moment's thought, he took out his phone.

In the Unova Region, the group arrives at a grand amusement park, much larger than the one in Kanaz City. The attractions catch everyone's attention, especially the colorful carousel and the towering pirate ship.

Xihuona and Jadylia, forgetting their earlier concerns, eagerly join in the fun like excited little girls. Even Jinghe's Pokemon, like Youjilasa and Bicuitini, get caught up in the excitement. Bicuitini, being a Flying-type, enjoys the carousel, circling the spinning horses instead of riding them.

Ice Nine-Tails showcases her ice-skating skills, earning applause, while Martial Bear nearly breaks the punching machine at the boxing arena, prompting Jinghe to apologize profusely. Giant Forger wants to play Whack-a-Mole, but the moles, sensing danger, call in sick, and the game is temporarily out of order.

Xihuona suggests Jinghe try a ride, but he quickly declines, not wanting to be called a coward by Daye. As they approach the roller coaster, the tallest in all of Unova, Jinghe's heart sinks, wondering why he agreed to this. He's never ridden a roller coaster in his two lifetimes, and this one is a 'Pokemon-powered' coaster. At the front, two Fossil Pokemon, the Ancient Birds, pull the metal chains, ready to haul the coaster to the peak.

Jinghe questions the choice of Pokemon, as the Ancient Birds have a unique and negative ability called 'Soft-Boiled', which halves their physical and special attack power when their HP drops below half. He suspects the amusement park is challenging every rider's courage with this setup.

Xihuona and Jadylia sit in the front row, Jinghe and Daye in the second, Youjilasa and Bicuitini in the third, and Gengue in the back. Jadylia turns to taunt Jinghe, then instructs the Ancient Birds to pull the coaster at full speed. The birds, sensing Jadylia's powerful psychic abilities, reluctantly agree.

As the coaster reaches its peak, the group screams, except for Jinghe, who grips Daye's wrist tightly. Daye's face pales, and he feels Jinghe's immense strength as they descend. After the ride, Jadylia, Jinghe, and Youjilasa lie on the ground, exhausted. Xihuona, showing her gentle side, pats the other two on the back. Bicuitini mimics Xihuona, gently patting Youjilasa's back, while Daye, looking at his bruised wrist, vows to never let Jinghe ride a roller coaster again without sitting next to him.

Gengue, unimpressed by the roller coaster, suggests they try the haunted house, claiming the ghosts inside are both charming and talented. Jinghe, unafraid of ghosts, agrees, as he is used to their presence in his daily life.

In the haunted house, Gengue, donning sunglasses and with a serious demeanor, stood with his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth on an empty space, looking every bit the professional.

In front of Gengue, a group of Ghost-type Pokemon—Mismagius, Lampent, Yamask, Banette, Chandelure, and Pumpkaboo—were huddled together, trembling in fear as they faced the stern Gengue.

"There's a ghost! A real ghost!" Gengue exclaimed with gravity.

"Oh, my!" Meowth exclaimed, giving Jinghe a thumbs up.

However, Jinghe suddenly had a realization. With this purple-skinned chubby Pokemon's level of "professionalism," if they were to open a haunted house in Kanazu City, would it be profitable?

But then he reconsidered. No, that's not right. The purpose of a haunted house is to provide a thrilling experience for visitors, and the revenue is in the form of money. If Gengue were to open a haunted house, it might offer a billion times the scare, but the revenue would be in souls.

Gengue's soft laughter filled the air as he realized the potential loss. It would be a disaster if they ended up scaring away customers and losing money.

Meanwhile, Xihuona and Jadylia were having a great time in the haunted house.

"Hmph, no wonder Gengue had to educate them. They're not professional at all," Jadylia said with a proud stance, her expression clearly stating, "I'm not scared at all."

Xihuona covered her mouth and giggled in agreement.

Jinghe glanced at the Braviary behind them, looking like it was owed five million by someone.

Having this "god" around, the haunted house's ghosts not peeing their pants was already quite professional, wasn't it? Who brings a "gatekeeper" with them to a haunted house?

Later, when asked about the experience, Yamask shared its thoughts: "Clang, clang! (╥_╥)"

Translation: You have no idea; I was working when suddenly, a menacing Braviary appeared before me, its scythe larger than the Grim Reaper's! (Voice cracks)



And you think that's all? I was so scared I couldn't move, and then a Gengue appeared out of nowhere, firing a black hole-like attack, saying, "Let me show you the real hell."

Oh man, that hell had everything: feather tickling, flesh tickling, no-assistant bungee jumping, and no-real-object roller coasters. It was the real deal! (Wipes tears)



"Such a long line," Jadylia remarked, looking at the massive queue for the Ferris wheel with a mix of awe and disappointment.

It was understandable that the line for the tallest and most famous Ferris wheel in the Unova region would be long.

Xihuona also showed a hint of disappointment.

The Ferris wheel was what she had been most excited about.

"How about we go to the Grand Arena instead?" Meowth suggested cautiously.

At that moment, Jinghe stepped forward.

"Ahem," he coughed lightly, "Follow me."

Weaving through the crowd, they reached the front of the line.

Meowth's eyes lit up, "Oh, right, Jinghe can get us in."

"What are you talking about?" Jinghe said, slightly annoyed, and added, "Meowth, don't think that just because you're close to challenging the Elite Four, you can abuse your power. We need to follow the rules and maintain order."

"Me?" Meowth pointed at himself.

Abuse power?

Jinghe took out his phone and showed it to the staff, saying, "Hello, I made a reservation."

The giant Ferris wheel in the amusement park allowed online reservations, something not everyone was aware of.

In fact, many tourists visiting popular attractions without doing their research are often unaware that they can make reservations in advance, which can save a lot of time.

There's a book called "69 Travel Tips" that you can check out!

Of course, there might be additional costs, like higher prices or special requirements.

This revelation surprised both Xihuona and Jadylia.

"We can make reservations in advance?" Jadylia, a resident of Unova, was unaware of this.

"Of course," Jinghe shrugged.

"I already mentioned that the musical theater was a misunderstanding, and the amusement park is what I really wanted to visit."

He felt fortunate to have browsed the park's guide beforehand.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Xihuona couldn't help but feel that she had indeed "misunderstood" Jinghe.

"Okay."

After confirming the ticket information on Jinghe's phone, the staff member nodded and then looked at the four of them. Assuring they were two men and two women, he turned to the staff behind him and said, "Two couples, who booked the 'Couple Package' in advance."

"C-Couple?" Jia Deliya's eyes widened, and she turned to stare at Jinghe.

"Ahem," Jinghe averted his gaze and whispered, "The only tickets left for advance booking were the 'Couple Package'."

Xihuona's face flushed.

Da Ye, on the other hand, looked perplexed. He glanced at Jinghe, then at Xihuona, and finally at Jia Deliya.

Couple...

Jinghe and Xihuona sat in one cabin, while Jia Deliya and Da Ye occupied another.

Jia Deliya: ( )



Da Ye: o(////▽////)q

Youjilasa clung to Bikutini, both perched on the cabin window.

"Yo-ki."

So high up.

Today, whether it was the Frog Jump, the roller coaster, or the Ferris wheel, it experienced the sensation of "flying."

"Hng-ga~~"

Genggui tugged at the indignant Braviary.

Let's watch TV, be good~~

"Roar—"

Xihuona and Jinghe sat facing each other, Xihuona resting her palm against her head, feeling a sense of detachment from the ground.

"There are quite a few ancient Pokemon in this amusement park," Xihuona remarked softly.

In addition to the Archeops they had ridden the roller coaster with earlier, there was also a Kabuto in the distant pool.

"After all, the fossil revival technology is becoming more and more advanced," Jinghe agreed.

Besides Archeops and Kabuto, the Kanto region's Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl were also appearing more frequently.

There were also the Hoenn region's Cradily and Anorith.

The Sinnoh region's Cranidos and Shieldon.

The Kalos region's Tyrunt and Amaura, and many others.

"In the future, there might even be ancient Pokemon created by assembling fossils."

"Assembled?" Xihuona was taken aback.

Jinghe smiled, his mind conjuring images of the four peculiar ancient Pokemon: Barboach, Rampardos, Ramparados, and Basculin.

It was all about intuition. How they were combined was a matter of feeling, and what they ended up with was left to fate.

"The ancient world must have been truly magnificent."

As a mythology scholar, Xihuona had a keen interest in history.

"The modern world isn't bad either."

As the Ferris wheel ascended, the houses, people, and lawns outside gradually shrank, and even the entire Laverre City slowly came into view.

Xihuona gazed out the window, a smile spreading across her face. "It's beautiful," she whispered.

"Yes, beautiful."

Jinghe had somehow moved to sit beside her, admiring her delicate profile as he nodded in agreement.

Xihuona, noticing his change in position, felt a faint blush spread across her fair neck.

"You..."

"I don't mean anything by it," Jinghe averted his gaze and clarified, "I just wanted to check if your hands were cold."

"Hng-ga. (_)"

"Yo-ki. ☉□☉"

"Neh-mi. ()"

"Roar (_)"

All four of them covered their eyes with their palms, only to simultaneously peek through a narrow slit.

Hmm?

Braviary suddenly realized something was amiss.

Wait a minute! What am I doing here? He's after my sister!

They exited the Ferris wheel.

Jia Deliya marched ahead with a scowl, her arms crossed.

Da Ye wore a sheepish smile, rubbing his nose.

He wanted to "confide" in Teacher Jinghe about Jia Deliya's sudden change of attitude, but the sight of Teacher Jinghe walking alongside the big sister made him shake his head in resignation.

For the sake of Sinnoh's future, he'd endure it!

"I'll be returning to Sinnoh tomorrow," Xihuona said.

As the runner-up in the Young Master World Championship, her chances of winning the title would have been high if not for Jinghe's unexpected appearance.

Naturally, the Sinnoh League valued such talent immensely.

Xihuona would likely undergo a period of "reflection" upon her return, digesting the lessons from the competition and further enhancing her skills.

Moreover, Xihuona might even be a potential successor!

It was common knowledge.

There were actually five starter Pokemon, not just the Fire, Water, and Grass types, but also Pii.

Additionally, there were five members of the Four Emperors and the Elite Four.

So why couldn't there be two Champions?

"I might stay for a couple more days," Jinghe calculated, considering Dagu's "employment" timeline.

The Hoenn duo hasn't woken up yet!

At this stage, the Hoenn region's Elite Four and Champion positions were high-risk jobs. Adding to that, Bonnie's solo act could only hold for so long.

Compared to the former, the latter seemed even more "dangerous" in Jinghe's eyes.

Xihuona's eyes narrowed, as she was well aware of Jinghe's temperament.

"If you have nowhere else to go, you can come to Sinnoh for a visit."

Sinnoh?

Jinghe's mind flashed with images of the Sinnoh region in turmoil after the awakening of Arceus.

But

It seemed like a hurdle he couldn't avoid.

Sinnoh was home to many of his friends: Da Ye, Wu Song, Aoliu, and Zhulan.

"Eating, sleeping, and beating up Da Ye, it's a pretty relaxing life." Xihuona smiled.

Da Ye: "???"

Jinghe nodded.

"It's not bad."

After a pause, he thought for a moment and reminded him, "However, something big might happen in the Sinnoh region soon, so you need to be careful."

"Something big?"

"There's a legend."

Jinghe briefly recounted the history from the movie "Arceus, the God of Time and Space."

Of course, according to his "experience," there were bound to be discrepancies, but it was always wise to be cautious.

As expected, after listening to the story, Xihuona, who understood the identity of Arceus or the "Sinnoh Great Lord," became serious.

"If it's of this magnitude, I'll pay attention."

"Henga!"

Genggui's exclamation came from ahead.

Everyone followed the source of the sound.

They found it standing in front of a vending machine, hands on its hips, looking discontent.

"What's wrong, Genggui?" Jinghe asked.

"Henga! (Д)σ" Genggui pointed at the vending machine, his eyebrows furrowed.

It swallowed his money!

Swallowed money?

Jinghe's expression turned serious.

This was no small matter.

"Yo-chi!"

Youjilasa, seeing this, lifted its foot to give it a kick, but Jinghe stopped it.

If you kick it, the value of the vending machine would be greatly reduced.

"Neh-me!"

But before Youjilasa could kick it, it was Pikuteini's little fist that landed a blow.

Bang!

Ding ding ding—

The vending machine rattled, and finally, with a click, a bottle of Happy Water dropped out.

"Henga!"

Genggui happily picked up the Happy Water and, with a hiss, opened it and started chugging it.

"Is it fixed?"

Does Pikuteini have this effect too? Lotom, you can retire now.

However, the vending machine shook again and spat out a coin from the coin slot. Genggui picked it up.

"Henga?"

Genggui took a sip of Happy Water and blinked.

What's wrong?

The coins used in the game machine are also exchanged for money, so why wouldn't they be considered money? Jinghe patted the vending machine sympathetically.

Vending Machine: (╥_╥)



"That's interesting, huh!"

Da Ye came over, took out a coin, and dropped it in, quickly receiving a bottle of chili water in return.

Hmm?

"Chili...water?"

Xihuona and Jiadeliya exchanged glances and also took out a coin, dropping them in.

Xihuona received a bottle of pear juice.

Jiadeliya received a bottle of lemon water.

"Who wants lemon? You're the one who wants lemon!" Jiadeliya exclaimed angrily.

Everyone's gaze fell on Jinghe.

Seeing this, Jinghe also realized something.

Wow, this vending machine is one that gives you whatever you dare to pay for, and it's like a 'read and respond' machine.

So, Jinghe also took out a coin and curiously inserted it into the coin slot.

What would he get?

He waited for a moment.

The vending machine didn't react.

He waited a little longer.

Still, no reaction.

"Yo-chi!"

Youjilasa immediately expressed his intention to kick it, ensuring it would work.

Then

With a rumble, the vending machine shook.

"Here it comes." Jinghe stopped Youjilasa.

The vending machine shook for a while, and finally...

"Huff—"

A gust of air blew out from the dispensing slot.

Jinghe: "?"

"Pfft—" Jiadeliya laughed, "It farted at you!"

Jinghe: "???"

Looking at the vending machine before him, Jinghe smiled.

It's becoming sentient?

Well, well, well—you chose this yourself!

Jinghe took a step back and waved at Youjilasa, "Youjilasa, kick it!"

Click—Click—

But the vending machine started shaking again, and just like Genggui, it spat out a coin from the coin slot, flying towards Jinghe.

Slap!

He caught it instinctively.

He immediately felt the difference in quality.

He opened his palm.

"This is..."

Looking at the completely different coin in his palm, Jinghe was stunned.

"A gold coin?!?!?" Da Ye exclaimed.

Do vending machines nowadays have such effects?

Can it even dispense gold coins?

"This gold coin..." Xihuona noticed something unusual, "seems to have a historical aura."

"Henga?"

Genggui and the others gathered around.

Indeed, Xihuona, the historian and mythology scholar, felt something different from this gold coin, as did Genggui.

Suddenly,

A line of text appeared before Jinghe's eyes.

[Greed Coin: An ancient coin sought after by the Greed Spirit, imbued with a special aura. When one thousand Greed Coins are collected, the gathered thoughts will evolve into a Greed God!]



Hmm?

A Pokedex?

Jinghe showed a hint of surprise at the text that appeared before his eyes.

It's been a while since I've seen you, Pokedex.

It's almost as if Lotom has taken over its job.

However, the information provided by the Pokedex finally made Jinghe understand the reason for the vending machine's 'read and respond' behavior.

It was influenced by the Greed Coin.

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PS: Better late than never, a two-in-one chapter!

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