Even Sinnoh champions have to work hard.

They successfully resurrected an ancient Pokémon that existed 100 million years ago—Lily of the Tentacles!

"This is it!" Following the map given by Erika, Kazama Shiromo successfully led the righteous and awe-inspiring group around Liu Yishen's territory and finally found the cave marked on the map.

"Teacher, you're not mistaken, are you?" Zheng Yi looked at her suspiciously. Could there really be Grass-type Pokémon in a place like this?

Kazama Shiromoto looked at the righteous man with a smile: "When has your teacher ever lied to you!"

"You're even better at saying that now, teacher!"

"Relax, relax, there really is a Pokémon here that's perfect for you, no doubt about it. I would never lie to you about that. It's a very special Pokémon."

What Grass-type Pokémon can be found at the bottom of a cave?

"This is a specially created living environment for their survival." Kazama Shiramo gave Zheng Yilin a meaningful look: "Some special Pokémon live in the depths of the sea. This is an environment created so that they can adapt to this era."

A Grass-type Pokémon that lives in the ocean? Zheng Yi looked at Kazama Shiramo with great suspicion. She wasn't someone who was ignorant: "So, Master, what exactly is this Grass-type Pokémon?"

Kazama Shiramo quietly looked at the righteous and awe-inspiring man and uttered two words: "Ancient times!"

Righteous and resolute, she widened her eyes. She understood. It was precisely because she understood that she realized the meaning contained in those two words. She knew how much the ancient Pokémon were cherished.

Pokémon that were long extinct have reappeared in this world through special technology that studies their fossil genes.

Any Pokémon marked as an ancient Pokémon is a precious example.

Not to mention that the fact that the teacher made this Pokémon his sixth main Pokémon proves that this Pokémon's potential is definitely not low, making it a Pokémon whose value cannot be measured in money.

However, these were not what Zheng Yilan was curious about. What she cared about more was what her teacher had sacrificed to make the Rainbow Gym Leader send her to this secret place, which could be considered the core of the family, to catch a Pokémon of immeasurable value.

What exactly is their relationship? Zheng Yi looked at Kazama Shiro with suspicion. If she weren't a real boy, she would have even suspected that he was involved in compensated dating.

"Stop looking!" Kazama Shiramo tapped the righteous-looking man's head. "Hurry up, don't fight inside. The Pokémon inside are bred and won't be hostile to humans. Catching them isn't done through battle."

Kazama Shiromoto revealed a mysterious smile: "As for what method it is, you can explore it yourself. Just remember not to use force."

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P.S. I'm currently two chapters short, which is really too little! Please help me out, my new book ranking keeps getting pushed down!

P.S. I recommend this expert.

I, the Flag Observer

A flag is a sign that an event is about to happen.

As one of the transmigrators from the Celestial Empire, Izumi Seiji acquired a system that could observe flags and either fold or plant them. Therefore, in his eyes, everyone was like an old general on a theatrical stage—his back covered with flags.

For example, my lovely Sagiri sister, what exactly is that forbidden flag on your head? I treat you like a sister, but you want to sleep with me?

And Yukino Yukinoshita, I really never thought about eating the sisters' rice bowl, so could you please stop carrying that machete flag?

And Natsukawa Masuzu, don't you know that having someone pretend to be your boyfriend is a huge romantic blunder?

By the way, Kato Megumi, how come you're so skilled at pulling down the flag on your own?!

Finally—"Damn it, why is there a death flag above my head?!"

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Chapter 71 A Heartbreaking Subjugation

Watching the righteous and awe-inspiring figure slowly disappear into the cave entrance, Kazama Shiro couldn't help but burst out laughing. The former Sinnoh champion, lacking any manners, laughed so hard that his stomach churned and he squatted on the ground.

That's right, Kazama Shiromo didn't tell any lies. All the information he gave Zheng Yilin was very accurate, but he slightly concealed some insignificant details.

For example, the fact that the ancient Pokémon here is Lily;

For example, Erika can use this Pokémon very well, but there is no Tentacle Lily in her team;

For example, the process of taming a tentacle lily might not be a particularly pleasant experience for women.

Kazama Shiromo feigned heartache for a moment, then smiled happily. It wasn't so bad, was it? After all, getting a super rare Pokémon so easily without a battle meant losing a little bit of integrity was perfectly acceptable. Hadn't you heard the saying, "The lower your integrity, the stronger you are!"

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The first impression upon entering this cave was its darkness.

It's not that you can't see them; a lot of lights have been installed here for easier management, but it seems that the lighting is very dim, perhaps to protect the Pokémon's living environment.

Righteous and indignant, he originally wanted to summon Charizard to use the flames from its tail for illumination, but considering that he was not familiar with the habits of this unfamiliar Pokémon, it would be terrible if this behavior was seen as a provocation.

After all, the teacher repeatedly told me not to fight here, which proves that catching Pokémon does not rely on battles. Therefore, this kind of behavior that will cause trouble by failing a course can undoubtedly be stopped.

He took two deep breaths to dispel his fear of the dark space and calmed himself with a righteous and awe-inspiring expression.

Although she looks petite, she is mentally a mature woman of twenty years old, and doesn't panic like a little girl who has just stepped out of the house.

The dark and deep cave entrance meanders downwards, spiraling downwards, and this constant spiraling descent gives people a sense of fear that the road ahead leads to hell, as if they are in the cycle of a Möbius strip.

There are no ghosts in this world, only a family of Ghost-type creatures such as Gastly, Haunter, Lil'Eye, and Voodoo Doll.

However, the fear that permeates people's hearts will not change. The dark, confined, and repetitive environment will put people under tremendous psychological pressure, just like the Sanzu River on the banks of the endless road.

The dim blue light barely illuminated the path ahead, and with his somewhat blurry vision, Zheng Yiran struggled to grope his way forward in the dark.

This long and tedious road was extremely boring and terrifying. The time record told Zheng Yilan that only five minutes had passed, but she felt as if she had been walking for more than half an hour.

On this moss-covered stone wall, Zheng Yilan gently supported her, not daring to move too fast, as if the next moment would be the Yellow Springs!

“The sound of water…” Zheng Yilan fell silent. The dripping sound in front of her was undoubtedly the sound of water. In this empty and quite enclosed space, she could hear any sound clearly.

But something's wrong. There's no sound of any Pokémon, not even a little bit. That doesn't make sense, since Pokémon should live in this area.

Taking a deep breath, Zheng Yi decided to speed up. As a brave trainer, how could he possibly shrink back here? His teacher had told him that there was no danger. It was really unacceptable for him to be so scared just because the environment was a little frightening!

What's there to be afraid of? With a righteous and courageous spirit, I strode forward. Since there was no danger, I charged ahead. What could possibly eat me? Even if it really was the Sanzu River ahead, I had to go and see!

Then she saw—the Yellow Springs!

The underground river flowing slowly here is illuminated by the eerie blue lights, creating a strange pigeon-raising scene. The shimmering water, cascading like a waterfall, crashes against the stone walls, giving it an allure reminiscent of the River Styx on the other side of the river.

Is that... the red spider lily?

Righteous and intrigued, I observed the strange flower growing deep underground. Its purple theme gave it a mysterious air, while the scattered gold patterns made it look incredibly noble. However, the petals were pink, while the center was pure black—a truly strange mix.

With a righteous and intrigued expression, he walked towards the largest-looking 'Lycoris radiata' and curiously poked at its petals.

"Could it be that there really are spider lilies in this world?" Zheng Yilan carefully observed the strange-looking flower in front of him. Its base and buds seemed a bit out of place, which really piqued his curiosity.

"Lilium, a sea lily Pokémon. It often attaches itself to rocks, and its petals are said to act like tentacles to capture prey."

The mechanical and indifferent voice made Erika pause for a moment. It was the voice of the Pokédex, which she had heard many times before. Just now, the Pokédex's camera had probably captured some kind of Pokémon again, so there was nothing to worry about—yeah right!

In an instant, Zheng Yilan suddenly realized that this wasn't some nonsense about the spider lily on the banks of the Sanzu River at all; this was the ancient Pokémon he was looking for! Wait, didn't the Pokédex just say that this kind of Pokémon attaches to rocks?

Feeling something cold and damp slowly wrap around his body, Zheng Yi-gan gave an awkward yet polite smile, which then gradually faded...

"Ya Butterfly!"

Prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony; freedom, equality, justice, rule of law; patriotism, dedication, integrity, friendliness.

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Sensing the trainer's sweetest desire, Lily gently nuzzled Justice beside her. Lily's texture was actually quite nice. Justice, who had just experienced this firsthand, gave the fawning Pokémon a desperate smile.

So forced, so sorrowful, it's heartbreaking.

P.S. My ranking has dropped a lot! Your fighting power is too weak! So far, I only have one bonus chapter for the 30,000-coin reward, and I'm still far from owing the second chapter in monthly votes. I'm also still short of the bonus chapter for the first chapter, which means I only owe two chapters so far...

P.S. I had planned to spend the entire Qingming Festival holiday building up a backlog of drafts, but looking at my current state, I feel like I could easily spend the four-day holiday playing games.

P.S. As usual, you can find the uncensored chapters in the group!

Chapter 72 A New Pursuit? (Part 1)

Waiting can be a long process, but it depends on the situation.

Just like Kazama Shiramo now, he doesn't feel that waiting is a long thing at all.

Back then, having an adorable Gardevoir to chat with while waiting was a very pleasant experience. Kazama Shiro, who felt no remorse for having tricked his apprentice, was very happy chatting with his little darling, even humming a little tune.

As a staggering figure slowly emerged from the dim cave, Kazama Shiramo, oblivious to his own ignorance, grinned heartily at the approaching shadow.

"Did it succeed, Linran?"

With a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, she stared blankly at the man before her. Once again, a negative emotion arose in her heart towards this man she respected so much. Last time it was desire, but this time, it was probably resentment!

With a stern face, Zheng Yi nodded.

Kazama Shiromo showed a relieved expression, patted the righteous dog's head, and thought, "Something's not right. This time, the hair feels sticky."

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Looking into the empty eyes that had lost their light and hope, Kazama Shiromo understood something and coughed awkwardly twice: "Ahem, well, now that you've got your last Pokémon, it's about time we left."

"Master, you know that, right?"

"Know what?"

"You know what's going on inside, right?"

Kazama Shiromo felt inexplicably uneasy under the righteous yet empty gaze and gloomy expression.

"What do you know?" Kazama Shiromo felt a chill run down his spine and was somewhat hesitant to take the blame.

You know that, right?

"I don't know, I ...!"

"You know that, right?"

"I don't know, I don't know."

"You know, right?"

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Kazama Shiramo seemed to know he couldn't get away with it, and looked quite awkwardly at the righteous and dark expression: "Sorry, it's all Erika's fault. They cultivated the tentacle lilies so crookedly. But no matter how you look at it, their technicians should be sacrificed!"