You're not allowed to play Pokémon!

Chapter 141 Since we're already here, why bother with a gift, dodo bird?
Saturday, April 12.

There are three days left until the start of the Dragon Attribute Masters Tournament.

It was another ordinary morning, and the busy Chef Yu was preparing breakfast for the whole family in the kitchen.

Padiya sandwiches, canned beans, Moo Moo milk, and instant miso soup.

All of these are delicious dishes that can be made without any cooking skills, which made up today's meal at Sunshine Dojo.

The development of pre-cooked food in the Pokémon world is similar to that of the previous world, except that there is not as much technology and hard work involved. Most of the ingredients are supplied by farms and ranches in various places, so both humans and Pokémon can eat it without worry.

After all, the Pokémon world has no shortage of fresh ingredients.

Qingyu hummed a little tune as she prepared breakfast, glancing casually out the window.

Under Cynthia's command, Garchomp and Kommo-o were performing an awkward dance that looked rather comical.

"puff--"

Qingyu chuckled softly, then lowered her head again before Garchomp's gaze swept over her, focusing on the work at hand.

Since Zhu Lan arrived, Qing Yu felt that time seemed to flow much faster.

It's already her fourth day in the Padiya region.

However, from the very first day they started living together, their relationship seemed to have no awkward phases at all; it was very natural.

There really is a tacit understanding between childhood sweethearts.

Not to mention Eevee and Riolu, my two Pokémon are incredibly close to Cynthia...

While Qingyu was lost in thought, Milton, who had been awakened by the imposing voice of the Staff-tailed Armored Dragon outside the door, sneezed.

Noisy guests.

Milton's gaze fell upon Garchomp and Kommo-o, who were practicing their moves.

Why bother with all that fuss every day? You might as well just give up like I always have...

Besides, you've been studying for several days already. If you can't learn it, you can't learn it. Stop struggling and just go back to sleep like me!

Although he was mentally complaining about the noisy guests, Milton's body remained perfectly still.

Because it can't beat them.

Having lost all its strength, it now only wants to be a lazy bum lying flat in the sun, and doesn't want to try anymore.

Thinking this, Millerton looked up at the sky.

The sun has been shining so brightly these past few days; it would be a waste not to get plenty of sleep.

Just then, Milton suddenly noticed something in the sky: an orange figure seemed to flash across the clouds and disappear in an instant.

"Gah?"

Millerton blinked, then quickly looked away.

It must be my own misunderstanding, right?
……

Riding a Dragonite through the clouds, Lance's gaze was focused downwards.

It is quite difficult to determine direction or even find one's destination at high altitudes.

Fortunately, the target location is very easy to identify.

Tabletop City is located south of the central Great Hollow of the Padian Plate. Just follow the landmark called "Zero Zone Great Hollow" and you'll always find your way.

Of course, before heading to Tabletop City to register for the Dragon-type Master Tournament, Lance had another, more important matter to attend to.

"Dragonite, slow down a bit, let's go down and take a look."

Following the map's directions, after spending some time, A-Du finally returned in the right direction and found Keytown, where the Sunny Gym was located.

Upon landing, he immediately noticed Cynthia, the Sinnoh champion, who was training outside.

Before the match, A-Du naturally glanced at her information and knew that she was one of the formidable opponents in this year's Masters Tournament. Her ace Garchomp had even swept aside the former Sinnoh Elite Four in one fell swoop...

The newcomers these days are so amazing!

"Mr. A-Du?" Zhu Lan also noticed this guest who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere and greeted him with a surprised expression.

"Hello, Sinnoh Champion Cynthia."

A-Du nodded slightly, his expression serious yet polite, and then asked:
"This is the Sunshine Gym, right?"

Although he didn't know why she was here, it wasn't his place to pry into the private affairs of these trainers.

He has no interest in gossip; his only goal is to become strong enough to uphold justice.

"Yes."

Zhu Lan nodded and pointed to the Sunshine Dojo ahead.

"Thank you."

After returning Dragonite to its Poké Ball, Lance turned and headed towards the Sunny Gym.

knock knock --

There was a knock on the door, and Qingyu, who was just about to go out to call Zhulan back for dinner, immediately went over.

Upon opening the door, a middle-aged man with reddish-brown hair, a burly build, and a resolute face appeared before him.

Besides these striking physical features, Kanto's investigator uniform and the iconic red and black cloak behind him all hint at his identity.

Kanto Tenno, A-du!
"Hello?"

Qingyu scratched his head, his face full of confusion.

What did this person do here?

He's not a directionally challenged emperor like Dan Di; there's no way he couldn't find such an obvious place as Zhuotai City, right?

"Hello, Mr. Qingyu, or rather..."

"Teacher Qingzhiyu?"

The moment A-Du spoke, Qing Yu was stunned.

Oh shit, box!

Could it be that he defeated him last time using the insect relay tactic, so he came to Padiya this time to "incidentally" show his true self offline and get revenge?

"Cough-cough-"

Noticing that Qingyu's expression had become somewhat strange, Adu immediately coughed lightly and explained:

"I learned a lot of useful things from my previous online duel with Mr. Qingyu, so I'm here specifically to express my gratitude."

"And my cousin Xiaochun is the same. After learning your sniper dragon-slaying tactics, her skills have also improved considerably."

While speaking, A-Du was also silently observing this seemingly young gym leader-level trainer.

Just like the trainer in the game, he is a young man under twenty years old.

However, he exudes a calm and composed demeanor, coupled with his ever-evolving and unpredictable tactical style.

He is an absolutely outstanding young man, and his future potential is no less than that of a superstar; he might even become a champion.

Even if an elder from the Dragon Messenger clan were to come, he would probably approve of his decision.

"So... Mr. Qingyu."

After nodding to himself, A-Du spoke again, taking out a pale white Pokémon egg from his cloak.

"This dragon egg is a return gift that Xiaochun and I prepared together. Please accept it."

"If it were you, you could definitely unleash the full potential of this young dragon and take it to the highest stage."

???

Qingyu looked at the Pokémon egg in Adu's hand with a blank expression.

Since you're already here, why bother bringing a gift?
Moreover, isn't it a bit too extravagant to give a baby dragon as a return gift?

I'm having a bit of writer's block today, so I'll post three chapters for now, and I'll try my best with the remaining two.
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