Pokémon: The Sims.

Chapter 326 The Heartless Old Man
As Wu Ge emerged from the Feiyun Gallery, a mysterious expression appeared on his face.

He seems to have a pretty good attitude about it.

After guessing that I might go back to the past in the future, I was initially a little annoyed, but then I gradually calmed down.

First of all, it can be confirmed that...
There's a 99% chance that the Riolu in that painting refers to him.

It's neither narcissism nor self-confidence.

Wu Ge confirmed that, throughout history, only this special Riolu could be appointed as a 'teacher' by the Kingdom of Earth.

in particular.

Wu Ge knows part of the history of the Earth Kingdom.

More accurately, it means knowing the history of the Earth Kingdom on the original timeline.

He was quite certain that during the short period of one or two centuries from the founding of the Kingdom of Earth to its destruction, no particularly powerful Riolu had ever appeared.

If such a Riolu exists, then there should be some record of it in games, anime, and movies.

But it didn't.

But it was his arrival in this world, in the Unova region, that changed the history of the Earth Kingdom.

An additional Rio Road has been added.

Second
It remains to be seen whether this event can be avoided.

Although Wu Ge couldn't imagine how he got to a thousand years ago, staying away from the Sword of the Earth was definitely the right thing to do.

Changing history in the Pokémon world is not impossible.

If Wu Ge hadn't gone to the past this time...

Perhaps the history of the Earth Kingdom will return to normal.

at last.
Even if it can't be avoided.

Wu Ge will not sit idly by and wait for his doom.

I'll spend more time with Cynthia from now on and study the things that happened a thousand years ago.

If I were to actually travel through time, I could rely on the information and intelligence I have gathered to survive that chaotic world.

"Riolu? What's wrong? You look so serious."

Cynthia leaned her head over.

"It's alright, where do we go next?"

Wu Ge shook his head.

There are roads leading north and east from Flying Cloud City; it's up to Cynthia to decide which way to go.

Wu Ge continued to cultivate Kona in the same way, leaving most of the decisions to Cynthia, while he would clean up her messes or stop her at crucial moments.

but.

Wu Ge felt that although the young girl Cynthia was also quite mischievous, she was still much more rational than the young girl Kona, who was like a tiger.

The probability of Cynthia doing something dangerous is far lower than that of Lorelei.

"My next plan is to take a boat to Deer Town in the southeasternmost corner to visit Dr. Yew there and update the encyclopedia."

Cynthia pulled out her Pokédex.

A map of the Unova region is loaded above.

Cynthia's Pokédex entry is from two years ago.

Now, two years later, new Pokémon have been discovered in various regions, and the data has been shared with the Pokémon League and the Pokédex.

However, updating the Pokédex requires the help of the local Pokémon professor.

So Cynthia plans to visit Professor Yew in Deer Town to update her Pokédex.

To avoid being completely confused when encountering unfamiliar Pokémon while traveling in the Unova region over the next year.

Wu Ge nodded after hearing this.

really.

The young Cynthia is more mature, knowing that she needs to plan ahead before traveling.

Lorelei basically goes wherever she feels like, making her a trainer similar to Ash.

"When to set off?"

"Leave now!"

Cynthia nodded slightly.

"Feiyun City is so big, there must be many places we haven't visited yet, right? Don't you plan to stay a couple more days?"

Wu Ge tilted his head in confusion.

Girls are generally quite playful.

Moreover, Cynthia is different from Lorelei; she doesn't have much desire to challenge the League. Everything she does is just to pave the way for her future research into mythology.

Cynthia shouldn't be in a hurry to advance on her journey or challenge gyms.

"We'll pass through Feiyun City again in the future, so let's explore it slowly then. Next time, I want to choose peach-flavored ice cream!"

"Will you let me eat it again next time?"

Wu Ge asked with a smile.

"You can't eat it all at once, you can only eat a little bit~"

"Hahaha!"

The port of Flying Cloud City is the largest port in the Unova region.

It has cruise ships that go to all parts of the world.

but.

Luzi Town is a small place.

Although it is the residence of Dr. Yew's Research Institute, it is a place with very little personal traffic.

Therefore, the boats leading to Luzi Town are mostly small to medium-sized.

Wu Ge and Xilona arrived at the port and began looking for a boat willing to take them to Deer Town.

"Let's prioritize those speedboats? They usually leave as soon as they pick up passengers, without having to wait any longer."

Wu Ge pointed to some small boats moored in the distance.

The advantage of this type of ship is that it departs quickly and saves time.

If we were to find a larger ship, we would have to wait until there were enough people on board before we could depart, and who knows how long that would take.

"That's what I was thinking too. By the way, Riolu, how did you know? Have you ever traveled before?"

Cynthia agreed with this.

"No, I overheard the trainers down the mountain exchanging their travel experiences."

Wu Ge certainly couldn't tell the truth.

Cynthia didn't think much of it.

She pulled him toward a kind-looking old man.

"Sir, how many pesos does it cost to get to Luzi Town?"

Cynthia politely inquired.

P is the unit of currency in this world, a currency system issued by the Pokémon League, and the letter is taken from the P in Pokémon.

"Luzi Town~ Hmm~ It's not far at all~"

Upon hearing this, the old man's ears twitched, and he shook his head as he uttered this sentence.

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Wu Ge frowned and stared at him.

He could tell at a glance that this guy was a heartless captain. He'd encountered plenty of people like that when he used to travel around on ships with Kona.

These are problems that one inevitably faces when traveling in such a small boat.

The ticket prices for the large ship are fair and transparent; all passengers pay the same price.

The selling prices are uneven.

That will inevitably provoke dissatisfaction from others.

These small boats can carry passengers individually, allowing for customized pricing based on individual preferences.

Some outsiders don't know if the price is reasonable, and they might get ripped off if they're not careful.

Trainers like Cynthia, who are clearly newcomers from other regions, are not to be underestimated by these black ships.

"It's probably around 3500P."

The old man's eyes darted around, and he gestured a number with his hand.

Wu Ge's face darkened upon hearing this.

What does 3500P mean in this era?
It allows Cynthia to travel from the Unova region all the way across half the Earth to the southern part of the Sinnoh region.

"Oh."

Cynthia nodded, then pulled Wu Ge and turned to leave.

'Hmm, Cynthia is indeed much smarter.'

Wu Ge nodded to himself.

If it were Kona, even if she traveled for two years, she would still be scammed. She would be scammed as soon as Wu Ge wasn't around to watch over her.

On the contrary, it was Cynthia.

Although Xunlan gave her a lot of pocket money, she didn't spend it recklessly.

Cynthia is usually very frugal, but she doesn't hold back when it comes to spending money on her own Pokémon.

"Hey, little girl, wait a minute, don't rush off. You can bargain! I'm open to you bargaining."

When the old man saw Cynthia walking towards her rival, he quickly came up and stopped them.

At this moment, the old man's expression changed.

He went from being kind and gentle at the beginning to being mercenary and obsequious.

"1000P".

Cynthia turned around and said expressionlessly.

"No, 200P."

Wu Ge immediately grabbed Cynthia's hand and shook his head.

He said it as a 'woof woof', so the unscrupulous old man couldn't understand him.

"what?"

Cynthia was stunned.

200P is far too little.

Is this how you bargain?

"If it's 1000P"

"200P".

Although somewhat hesitant, Cynthia chose to trust Wu Ge.

She didn't give the other party a chance to speak and directly called out the price.

"What?! That's not how you bargain, little girl! This ship has carried the president of the United Alliance before, and it even encountered the legendary lightning cloud at sea."

"Don't waste your breath on him, 400P."

Wu Ge didn't want to listen to the old man's rambling.

The old man can earn around 100P by going to Deer Town and coming back.

100P is indeed not much.

It might only be enough for a family of three to eat for two days.

but.

Wu Ge is very familiar with the market situation in this era and season.

It's normal to not get a single customer for three to five days.

Moreover, the captain was an old man.

Many people who value their lives would never hire such an elderly person as a boatman, because they don't seem to offer any sense of security.

Although Wu Ge knew that boats operated by experienced sailors and fishermen were safer, those who didn't often go out to sea didn't know that.

Wu Ge spent nearly 10 years at sea with Tom and his crew.

He was a sailor of moderate stature.

They are naturally much more aware of these situations than the average person.

I'm not picking up Cynthia today.

The old man might not get a single customer in the next three to five days.

Wait two years.

With the introduction of the League's Four Kings and the Champion system, the coordination of competitions has become increasingly heated.

People will begin to use various vehicles more frequently to travel to other areas or within the same area.

At that time, various travel agencies, shipyards, and even the Pokémon League will get involved.

One by one, vehicles that are safe to navigate, affordable, and fast are put into service.

These private boats will completely lose their place in this field.

At that time, they will at most be able to work as fishermen or cargo traders, and they will basically not be able to transport passengers.

That old man is so cunning.

Wu Ge believed that he could also see the market situation, so he didn't intend to be polite with him.

If this old man hadn't initially intended to rip off Cynthia, and had instead asked for 7 or 800P, Wu Ge wouldn't have said anything.

Asking for 3500P directly is just greedy.

Therefore, Wu Ge showed no mercy when it came to bargaining.

At most, we'll only let the other party earn a tiny bit.

Take it or leave it.

"400P".

If Cynthia chooses to trust Wu Ge, she will speak directly.

"What, maybe we should..."

"let's go."

Cynthia pulled Wu Ge and turned to leave.

"Let's go! If you dare to say it, I dare to go! Even if we lose money, I'll accept it! Let's go now! GoGo!"

Without saying a word, the old man immediately untied the iron chains and jumped onto the boat.

He had already seen several competitors approaching, presumably to steal his customers.

This is not possible!

We must set off immediately!

(End of this chapter)