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Chapter 616: Labor and Capital in the Mountains
Chapter 616: Labor and Capital in the Mountains
July 2nd, the sky above was a canvas of blue, with clouds drifting and swirling.
Sinnoh, Mijin.
This small town was nestled in the central region of the Sinnoh area. While the urban area wasn't particularly large, the natural scenery in Mijin was quite impressive.
Mijin was home to numerous towering rock mountains, babbling lakes, and expansive fertile fields. The residents of Mijin could easily sustain themselves solely from the bounty of this land.
Additionally, these scattered rock mountains were rich in mineral deposits, a fact that could be deduced from Yuki's expression after he descended from the Battle Pyramid.
However, the people of Mijin did not mine these mineral resources because the fertile soil was more than enough to ensure a comfortable and leisurely life for them.
This was all thanks to the "gift" left behind by Alazhe's stone tablet.
Da Ye took a deep breath and spread his arms wide, "What a wonderful place! Why haven't I been here before?"
The Battle Pyramid had landed in a vast grassland in Mijin, where several wild Pokemon were active.
Adjacent to the grassland was a large, shimmering lake. Big-tailed Daifuku were playing by the water's edge, building and comparing their "mansions."
The lake water originated from a distant rock mountain, flowing through the entire Mijin area and reaching this spot.
A few Marill and Floatell poked their heads out of the water, curiously observing Jinghe and his group, as well as the massive Pyramid, seemingly wondering how such a large object could fly without wings.
On their way here, Jinghe had already informed Xihuona and the others about his plan in general.
This included using Dialga's power to return to the past and change it.
It also involved searching for the scepter that Qixin might have left behind in the ruins of Mijin, including the "Jade of Life" within the scepter.
As for his last preparation, which Jinghe had made just in case, he temporarily kept it to himself to prevent putting too much pressure on the group.
"So, will Dialga and Palkia appear here?" Wu Song asked, pushing up his glasses.
"Most likely."
Jinghe lifted his foot and walked along the river towards the rock mountain from which the water flowed, saying, "Alazhe's wrath originates from here, and this place is what it cares about the most. So, if its awakening brings disturbance to Time and Space, Mijin will undoubtedly be the first to be affected."
As Jinghe explained to Xihuona and the others, Yuki suddenly exclaimed, "Yo-chi?"
Yuki trotted to the riverbank, gazing at the gently flowing, shimmering water. He dipped his head, leaning closer to the surface, and his reflection appeared on the water as well.
Suddenly, the water's surface broke, and a Floatell popped its head out of the water, startling Yuki.
"Yo-chi!!"
The playful Floatell smiled at Yuki, then spun and dove back into the water.
"Yo-chi! (｀Д)"
Yuki pouted and called out to the Floatell underwater.
Let's have a one-on-one battle! A fair fight!
The water's surface rippled again, and a Pupitar, with its entire body a deep azure blue, floated up adorably, its cute tail resembling a balloon. It looked at the agitated Yuki curiously, tilting its head.
"Roo?"
"Yo-chi!"
Gotcha!
Yuki, thinking it was the mischievous Floatell, raised his palm and extended a claw. A few strands of sand emerged from the riverbank and wrapped around Pupitar's body.
"Roo!!"
Pupitar, caught and restrained by the sand, cried out in surprise, causing ripples on the water's surface.
It wasn't until Yuki had "caught" Pupitar and brought it to the shore that he realized his mistake.
He watched as the adorable Pupitar, now shedding bean-sized pearls, stood there, momentarily at a loss. He scratched his head in confusion.
"Hngga?"
Gengue approached Pupitar, wanting to study what kind of Pokemon it was, but as soon as Pupitar opened its eyes and saw the enlarged ghostly face in front of it, it almost went into shock, jumping up on its spherical tail.
Unfortunately, as a Ghost-type Pokemon, Pupitar simply passed through Gengue.
Yuki and Gengue exchanged a glance, both discovering the secret of Pupitar's tail, and they burst into strange laughter.
"Nee-mee~~"
Bickelna, seeing that Pupitar couldn't stop crying, revealed itself and offered a precious macaron it had been saving.
As expected, Pupitar stopped crying after smelling the aroma of the macaron and stared at Bickelna in a daze.
Then,
"Yo-chi, yo-chi."
Yuki tugged at Jinghe's pants.
"What's wrong?"
Jinghe turned around and saw a scene that made him sweat.
Yuki was patting Pupitar's tail as if playing with a ball, while Pupitar itself was making crunching sounds as it ate the macaron with Bickelna.
"Yo-chi! (Д)σ"
Look, a ball!
Yuki grabbed Pupitar's tail and threw it towards Gengue, who had been waiting for a while.
Dunk!
"Hngga! Hngga!"
Gengue stuck out its tongue, ready to catch.
Pupitar drew a graceful arc in the air, its mouth full of macarons that didn't fall out.
Jinghe: "..."
The river surged once more, and a formidable Azumarill emerged, its muscles taut as it clenched its fists. Accompanied by several Marill and Pupitar, it glared menacingly at Yuki and Gengue, who were playing with a ball.
The previous cries of Pupitar had summoned them.
The parents are here!
The current expression and posture of Azumarill involuntarily evoked a scene in Jinghe's mind.
Damn, it's the real Dragon Slayer!
Azumarill, originally a pure Water-type Pokemon, gained the Fairy-type in the sixth generation of Pokemon, adding another attribute to its repertoire.
It's common knowledge that Fairy-type Pokemon are highly effective against Dragon-type Pokemon, and Azumarill, with its Fairy-type attribute and the 'Strongman' trait, is even more formidable.
Combined with its inherited Belly Drum and Play Rough moves, Azumarill once earned the title of 'Dragon Slayer.'
It's said that one punch is enough to take down a Dragon-type Pokemon, and none can withstand its might.
"Yo, yo-ki..."
Sensing the hostile gaze, Yuki and Gengue halted their game, their heads turning stiffly towards the riverbank.
Seeing Azumarill's muscular build, the two youngsters...
Gengue reacted the fastest, letting out a strange cry before diving into Jinghe's shadow.
"Yo, yo-ki..." Yuki carefully placed the dazed Pupitar on the ground and managed a friendly smile.
"Mis-misunderstanding!" Azumarill clenched its fists, emitting a squeaking sound from its body.
"Meow~"
"Huh?"
Fortunately, Bickelna, with its innate amiability, and Pupitar's own explanation, Azumarill hesitantly glanced at Yuki a few times before letting him off the hook.
However, the Floatells in this river won't have a peaceful day today!
Azumarill, still clenching its fists, turned back and waded into the river, lightly slamming its fist into the water, causing a sizable splash.
The Floatells in the river trembled in fear.
"Yo-ki!" Yuki heaved a sigh of relief.
For some reason, when facing that Azumarill, Yuki felt a sense of facing Xihuona's Garchomp.
It wasn't about strength but the protective aura they exuded, which was unnerving.
Yuki discreetly glanced at Garchomp.
"Roar!"
Garchomp exhaled a white mist from its nose, crossing its arms and looking down at Jinghe with disdain.
Why does it always end up coming back to me? Jinghe shook his head.
"Forget it, let's just eat here. At this rate, Dialga and Palkia haven't appeared yet, and we can still make it in time if they do."
Under the shade of a large tree by the river, the intense sunlight was blocked, and a picnic blanket was spread out on the soft grass.
Jinghe, as the chef, tied on an apron and began cooking.
Not only were Jinghe's Pokemon joining the meal, but also the Azumarill group they had just met, and the Floatells, who were still nursing their bruises but were eager for a meal.
Of course, there were also other wild Pokemon from Mijin, adding to Jinghe's pressure.
"Yo-ki!"
Everyone, dig in and don't be shy!
Yuki alternated between eating ore and macarons, enthusiastically inviting others to join.
"This kid..."
As expected, not having shared the hardships, he doesn't know how hard we've worked to build our fortune.
Jinghe watched as Yuki accepted 'gifts' from the wild Pokemon—berries, ore, pearls, and golden pearls—in return.
This made Jinghe speechless, and he couldn't help but marvel at the power of Ke Xi's Claw.
"Jinghe."
Xihuona approached with a cake and whispered, "Do you have any other plans?"
Jinghe was taken aback.
Had Xihuona seen through his intentions?
She continued, "You mentioned finding Dialga to go back to the past and change it. Are you planning to go alone?"
Jinghe blinked.
He hadn't said that.
While it was part of his plan, his primary goal was to find the 'Jade of Life' in this era, eliminating the need for a time-traveling adventure.
Time is not something to be taken lightly, especially when it involves going back to change the past, as it can easily lead to unforeseen consequences.
It might trigger a butterfly effect.
After all, the impact of a being like Alazhe, even after centuries of slumber, is still significant.
Moreover, he's not Dagu, and he doesn't want to end up like him.
Before Jinghe could respond, Xihuona looked into his eyes with determination and said, "I'm coming with you!"
Maybe we won't need to go at all, Jinghe thought, nodding in agreement. "Okay!"
Xihuona smiled in satisfaction and began eating the cake with relish.
"Don't eat it!"
"This is made by Sister Ai Guan and Sister Frost. Next time, I'll make sure to save some for you," Jinghe said with a smile.
"Mhm!"
"Chala-dwi~"
At that moment, a small creature resembling an egg wobbled over to Xihuona's side and gently tugged at her coat, its eyes fixed on the cake in her hand.
"Do you want some too?" Xihuona crouched down and smiled, using her finger to gently nudge its chin.
"Chala-dwi~o(^▽^)o"
Jinghe had noticed this little creature before; it was Xihuona's newly captured Pokemon—Poliwag.
"You really caught a Poliwag."
Jinghe recalled that it was his suggestion for Xihuona to capture this Pokemon, and he was surprised at how quickly she had done so.
Poliwag was a rare and elusive Pokemon, symbolizing good luck, and not everyone was fortunate enough to encounter one.
"Yes," Xihuona carefully picked up the little creature and prepared to feed it some cake.
"Perfect," Jinghe glanced at Poliwag and teased, "I need an egg, so you can help me whisk it."
"Chala-dwi?! d(д)"
Whisking?
"Huh?" Gengue popped out.
Whisking? Where does one need to whisk eggs? I'm an expert at whisking!
Xihuona rolled her eyes at Jinghe and held Poliwag tightly as she ran away, leaving behind the sound of Jinghe and Gengue's playful laughter.
Rushing sounds filled the air.
On the rocky mountain where the Mijina Temple stood, a lake nestled on the mountain's peak began to churn, and a swirling vortex of water abruptly shot upwards towards the sky.
Immediately after.
More swirling water columns spiraled upwards, and a powerful gust of wind swept through, bending the sparse trees nearby.
Buzzing—
The next moment.
A massive vortex, akin to a black hole, appeared above the lake, and the water began to pour into it.
The commotion naturally caught the attention of Jinghe and his companions, who had been keeping an eye on the rocky mountain.
"That is..." Wu Song stared at the sudden appearance of the black hole, which seemed ready to devour everything. This phenomenon didn't seem like something that could occur naturally.
"Here it comes!"
Jinghe's voice was grave.
This was a result of Alazhe's gradual awakening, affecting the Pokemon World and the surrounding space-time collision involving Diaochu Luka and Palu-Qia.
The group exchanged glances.
"Garchomp!"
"Rapid Dragon!"
"Bronzong!"
"Aerodactyl!"
Da Ye: "."
"Bronzong, take him with you," Wu Song adjusted his glasses.
"Ssssshhhh—!!"
A void appeared in the sky above Mijina, and Diaochu Luka, cloaked in deep blue scales like a blue gemstone, flew out, gazing at the immense black hole.
But before it could make a move.
"Roar—!!"
Another roar echoed, and a rift in space appeared, from which Palu-Qia, adorned with gray scales, emerged.
The two creatures exchanged a glance, and their emotions began to stir uncontrollably.
Diaochu Luka: You! What are you looking at?
Palu-Qia: What are you looking at?!
Diaochu Luka: Try looking again!
Palu-Qia: Try it and
"Ssssshhhh—!!"
Before Palu-Qia could finish, Diaochu Luka unleashed a mouthful of azure light.
Roar of Time!
"Roar!!"
Palu-Qia: You sneaky cat!
Buzzing—
The red pearl on Palu-Qia's shoulder blade glowed faintly, and its arms swung like blades, unleashing a spatial blade.
Hyperspace Slash!
Bang!!
The forces of time and space collided, and the already turbulent sky above Mijina became even more chaotic.
Just as Jinghe and his companions were quickly approaching, a black fog rushed in at an incredible speed from the distance, accompanied by a roar.
"You two again! Stealing my black hole!"
It was none other than—Daiklui, who had come from Baiyang Town!
Jinghe watched the three battling Pokemon with a momentary lapse in focus.
Why did this scene feel so familiar?
Daiklui suddenly turned its head towards Jinghe, "Why are you still standing there? This time, it's not just those two; take care of them!"
Although its strength had improved, it was no match for the Gods of Time and Space.
However, it wasn't afraid.
With Diaochu Luka and Palu-Qia present, along with Jinghe and his companions, all the "passcodes" were correct.
Lose?
Impossible.
Quickly start your specialty—bondage play—Daiklui signaled with its eyes.
Jinghe grabbed the armor on Rapid Dragon's body, and the dragon slowly descended from its flight. His expression became slightly odd.
But soon, Jinghe took a deep breath, his demeanor turning serious, and he said in a low voice, "I'll take care of it!"
"One!"
"Two!"
Ding ding ding—
The sound of chains reverberated in the sky above Mijina, and the commotion from the black hole grew louder.
(End of Chapter)
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