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"A suspected S-rank unknown secret realm? Xiao Wu, use the patrol department's authority to investigate this secret realm."

"Loto~~"

Soon, specific information about this newly discovered secret realm appeared on the phone screen.

It contains the specific location of the hidden realm, the time of its discovery, the people who discovered it, and a provisional name for the realm based on the terrain of the already explored areas...

"A hidden realm in the East China Sea?"

Mu Yun murmured to himself.

On the screen, a vast, boundless sea was clearly reflected.

As for the location of the portal to the secret realm, it is a small, deserted island.

The deserted island is home to a small number of elves and berry trees, and looks much like a real-world island.

The highest level is only elite.

As for why it was marked as S-level, it's because the ocean area of ​​this secret realm is too large!

According to the advance team's investigation report, an explorer riding a gym-level Pidgeot flew for a full day and night, but still could not see the edge of the secret realm, or even the second deserted island.

I did see quite a few sea creatures.

There are many of them, and their quality is not low.

According to the current research patterns of elf scholars on secret realms, the larger the secret realm, the higher the level of the elves within it will be.

Clearly, this newly discovered secret realm in the East Sea is incredibly large, and the level of the spirits within it is certainly not low.

"A secluded ocean-themed paradise, that would suit me perfectly."

Looking at the information about the East Sea Secret Realm, Mu Yun suddenly recalled his previous sea voyage.

When Xiao Jin and Er Li chased after the giant ship by boat last time, they had a very fruitful experience.

And that was just an ordinary ocean.

If it were a newly discovered secret realm like this, the number of elves inside would probably be even greater.

With this in mind, Mu Yun immediately opened the internal website of the patrol department and submitted an application to explore the secret realm.

Logically speaking, with his current certified trainer level, he shouldn't be qualified to explore the secret realm yet, but he has another identity—a Pokémon investigator!

As a direct subordinate of the deputy minister of the patrol department, Mu Yun's work is very flexible and he has a lot of authority. He can pursue wanted criminals and explore secret realms.

..............................

The next day.

After a fierce attack on the city and its territories, Mu Yun asked Qu Ning to approve a leave of absence.

Reason for leave: Going on an adventure.

[Leave of absence period: tentative]

If it weren't for the fact that the person requesting leave was Mu Yun, Qu Ning felt that she would never have approved such an absurd leave request in her entire life.

"Remember to be careful, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions."

"Okay, Sister Ning."

..............................

After bidding farewell to Heilongjiang University, Mu Yun boarded a plane bound for Shanghai.

This time, the East China Sea Secret Realm is located off the coast of Shanghai.

It is under the jurisdiction of the Shanghai Trainers Association and the Eastern Military Region.

The main force for exploration consists of personnel organized by the Shanghai Trainers Association, while the Secret Realm Garrison is mainly responsible for the subsequent guarding and protection of the Secret Realm.

"Hello, Mr. Mu, I am Wan Xuan, the captain of this East China Sea Secret Realm Exploration Team!"

On the island where the East Sea Secret Realm teleportation portal is located, a middle-aged man with slightly dark skin, wearing a standard-issue down jacket, said with a smile.

Wan Xuan is a near-Elite Rank Trainer affiliated with the Shanghai Trainers Association.

Although the East China Sea Secret Realm is rated as S-level dangerous, this is mainly due to the fact that the secret realm is too large.

In reality, no true Elite Four level Pokémon have been discovered so far; at most, a considerable number of Gym Leader level Water-type Pokémon have been found.

Otherwise, the team leader wouldn't be a near-Elite Rank trainer like Wan Xuan, but a true Elite Rank trainer.

"Hello, Captain Wan!"

"Mr. Mu is truly a young man of great talent. Not only did he win two championships at the Black Dragon Cup, but he also holds the position of Elf Investigator. Geniuses really cannot be judged by age!" Wan Xuan praised with admiration.

When he learned that a young man from the Imperial Capital Patrol Department was coming to explore the secret realm, his first thought was—which young master from a wealthy family is here for a visit?

But when he saw that the other party was actually Mu Yun, who had recently become very popular online, he was completely stunned.

A freshman at Heijiang University in Northeast China turns out to be a member of the Imperial Capital Patrol Department.

This greatly surprised him, a native of Shanghai.

However, despite his surprise, Wan Xuan felt much more at ease after seeing that the other party was not some weak and useless second-generation heir who was just there for the fun.

Although the East Sea Secret Realm is not very dangerous for the time being, it is impossible to explore it safely without the strength of an overlord or above.

"What are your thoughts on this exploration of the secret realm, Mr. Mu?"

If it were an ordinary person joining, Wan Xuan would naturally just put them in according to the existing arrangements.

But Mu Yun had been given instructions from above, so he naturally didn't mind doing favors whenever possible.

There may not be much to gain, but for him, who is already middle-aged, the greatest gain is to avoid trouble and receive his salary peacefully.

"If I could, I would like to lead a single ship and set sail alone."

Mu Yun didn't stand on ceremony and directly expressed his demands.

That's right, Mu Yun had no intention of following the team like a normal exploration.

With his strength, even if he encountered a Champion-level Pokémon, it would only be a matter of one punch from Urshifu.

Therefore, acting alone is the most efficient way.

But Wan Xuan didn't know that.

In his mind, Mu Yun may have a background, talent, and strength, but that is only relative to his peers.

He did have an impressive record in the Black Dragon Cup, but the Black Dragon Cup is really just a competition between a bunch of kids.

They can't even gather a few Gym Leader level Pokémon.

How can one face the unpredictable East China Sea alone?

However, considering the other party's powerful background, Wan Xuan couldn't refuse directly.

So he could only put on a bitter face and try to come up with a tactful way to refuse.

"Captain Wan, you don't need to worry about my safety. I offered the terms myself, so if anything goes wrong, it's not your problem." Mu Yun understood Wan Xuan's helplessness, but he couldn't possibly ask someone to accompany him because of that.

"Alright."

What can Wan Xuan say?

These privileged young masters can't stand being contradicted repeatedly.

Moreover, since the other party has already said that, if he doesn't know what's good for him, he'll only be asking for trouble.

Forget it, let Xiao Wu and the others form a team to follow from a distance. It doesn't matter if the exploration progress is a little slower, since the secret realm is so big, there's no rush in terms of time.

As long as everyone is safe, that's all that matters.

"Then I'll have to trouble Captain Wan."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all!"