Pokémon: Having just completed the Pokédex, I'm now traversing the world of Beast Taming.

Sandstorms swept across the land, and a fierce wind suddenly arose!

The old Taoist priest, who had already distanced himself from Chi Hong, could no longer see him clearly in the sandstorm; only a huge beast was visible, its ferocious form revealed in the sandstorm.

"Is that right?"

At the place where they had been eating, Blaziken suddenly stood up, then glared fiercely at Luo Dongjun, squatted down, jumped up, and charged straight towards a certain spot.

"What's going on?"

Luo Dongjun frowned, glancing in the direction the Blaziken had gone, as gusts of sand appeared in her sight.

"Where is the Demon-Subduing Hall located?"

"Oh dear!! That old geezer has caused trouble again!"

"I have to get there quickly. I'm an old man nearing retirement; I don't want Chi Hong to kill me!"

Luo Dongjun was startled and immediately summoned his giant locust, that black and red bird that was so evil it was explosive!

Luo Dongjun had no doubt that the giant bird could destroy the entire area...

The current generation of Celestial Masters are away and have not returned. Luo Dongjun understands one thing: if Chi Hong really releases that black and red bird, no one can stop him.

"No, maybe I can make him stop..."

"I wonder if this little bit of friendship is enough. What on earth did that old man say to Chi Hong?!"

Luo Dongjun was furious and rode the giant locust to get there as fast as he could.

"What? Aren't you going to do it? If you don't, I'm going to..."

Buzz~~~

Before Chi Hong could finish speaking, a terrifying amount of energy had already gathered in Bangiras's mouth!

"You little brat! You attacked before you even finished speaking, huh? You cunning little devil!!"

The old Taoist looked furious. He flicked his whisk, and a black tiger leaped out from behind him, roaring and spitting out a beam of black light!

"Destruction Ray!!"

Chi Hong shouted in a low voice, "The first thing to do is Super Tyranitar's Hyper Beam!"

There was no question of testing him; he wanted the old Taoist to know immediately that he had no choice but to hand over the method of spiritual cultivation!

Not only was he in the forbidden area, but he also saved Luo Dongjun's life and even got a Violent Fruit as a bonus. This can't be considered stealing!

Chi Hong believes that the old Taoist's attitude is already quite reasonable!

Of course, we'll discuss this after the fight is over!

"What kind of magic is this, that's so powerful?"

The two energies collided, blasting away the surrounding trees and tearing up the ground!

Stones and shattered buildings fell in all directions.

The experienced black tiger looked somewhat disheveled; it hadn't been able to hold out in the previous exchange and had to retreat to the other side after canceling its attack.

If they keep fighting, it'll get hit!

"That's all? Show me your true skills, this big cat is no match for this tyrant."

"Tyranitar, Hyper Beam!!"

Chi Hong spoke again, "What do you mean you need to rest for a round after using the Destruction Ray?"

If a real fight breaks out, as long as Tyranitar can withstand the attrition, the recoilless Hyper Beam will be unleashed with ease.

And what's that old Taoist priest babbling about?

Eat my Destruction Ray!

"Again? Shouldn't this skill take a breather?"

The old Taoist was a little confused, then he made a hand seal and slapped the ground.

The earth shook violently, and a stone man made entirely of stones emerged from the ground, managing to withstand the destructive beam. The beam struck the stone man's body, causing the stones all over his body to fly everywhere!

Chi Hong took out a tree fruit and threw it directly into Bangiras's mouth, giving the child a little snack!

"Tyranitar! Use the Destruction Beam again!"

Chi Hong looked up at Bangiras's head and said.

"Again?" The old Taoist was quite surprised as he looked at the energy that was beginning to accumulate in Bangiras's mouth.

Can such a powerful skill come so easily?

"Chi Hong!!"

A large locust landed between the two of them. Luo Dongjun jumped off the locust and waved wildly at Chi Hong.

"Choo!!" Blaziken wasn't familiar with the area, and upon arriving, it raised its fist, intending to Mega Evolve.

"The peacemakers have arrived!"

Chi Hong raised his hand, and Bangiras swallowed the accumulated energy and exhaled a puff of smoke, like he was smoking...

He had a good impression of Luo Dongjun, so he could give her some face.

After all, they had been to the forbidden area together and even ate the food she cooked.

"Let's go down and talk this over. If we keep fighting, the whole hill will be destroyed!"

Luo Dongjun shouted loudly. Chi Hong turned his head and saw that many people dressed as Taoists were riding all kinds of pet beasts and starting to come this way.

"That's true. I'm here to make a deal, not to start a war."

"Moreover, Longhu Mountain has a very big reputation; there might be a great master guarding it."

"Perhaps there are also god-like pets protecting this place."

Having made his judgment, Chi Hong recalled Bangiras, and the surrounding dust began to dissipate.

"Your master doesn't seem to welcome me. Because of a stone tablet, he wants me to stay here and never leave."

"Don't you think this is going too far?"

"I have never had the idea of ​​spending my whole life as a Taoist priest in the mountains."

Chi Hong looked at Luo Dongjun and said softly.

"Let's go back first, then we'll talk, okay?" Luo Dongjun grabbed Chi Hong's hand, his face pleading.

"......."

"it is good."

Chi Hong paused for a moment, then nodded.

The old Taoist priest didn't utter a word, and walked down the mountain with a frown.

In the courtyard where they had eaten earlier, Chi Hong sat calmly on a stool without saying a word, and the old Taoist priest also remained silent, creating an awkward atmosphere.

"Chi Hong, I don't want this fruit anymore. I'm sorry for what I did to you this time."

"The secret method for cultivating spiritual power..."

Before Luo Dongjun could finish her sentence, the old Taoist interrupted her, "I will teach you how to use the Tao Te Ching to refine your essence, qi, and spirit."

"Is that really true?" Chi Hong immediately sat up straight and asked seriously.

"Of course it's true, but I have one condition—no, three conditions!"

The old Taoist priest held up three fingers, his tone very serious.

"That old scoundrel has gone too far!!" Chi Hong immediately protested, slamming his fist on the table and standing up.

The old Taoist priest ignored him and instead stated his three conditions.

"First, you must not tell anyone!"

"Secondly, I want you to kowtow to the patriarch and join my Longhu Mountain Taoist sect!"

"Third, if you have any information about those 108 primordial beasts, I hope you can keep an eye out for them and inform Longhu Mountain. In order to prevent these beasts from wreaking havoc on the world, I beg you..."

Luo Dongjun's face darkened. It was said to have three conditions, but in reality, there was only one.

His own master wanted Chi Hong to join Longhu Mountain!

"You want me to be a Taoist priest? I have no interest." Chi Hong refused without hesitation.

"I'm not asking you to become a Taoist priest, I'm asking you to join my Taoist sect. Who says that joining the sect means you have to become a Taoist priest?"

The old Taoist's words startled Chi Hong. He had already entered the Taoist sect, so how could he not become a Taoist priest?

He determined that some of the rules of this world were different from those of his original world.

"You want to take me as your apprentice? Forgive my bluntness, but you might not even be my match..."

Chi Hong sized up the old Taoist priest and spoke without any mercy.

"It wasn't me."

"Besides, who says that entering the Taoist sect means you have to take on a master? You're not going to be a Taoist priest."

As the old Taoist priest spoke, his expression began to calm down.

"Why do I feel like he's playing me?" Chi Hong pointed at the old Taoist priest and asked Luo Dongjun.

"I feel the same way..."

Luo Dongjun held his forehead, his face full of helplessness.