Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Chapter 147 "Tyrannosaurus Rex"

An oval-shaped golden jade stone was inlaid on its forehead. It had a crest, collar, and tail made of bright red feathers, a dark gray body, and agile limbs. Its dark red eyes were full of indifference, and its slightly upturned lips carried a hint of disdain.

This haughty-looking elf is none other than Weavile!

Dark and Ice type Pokémon.

They are apex predators among wild elves, fierce and cunning by nature, and prefer to move in groups to deal with those elves that are slower or weaker.

rumor.

Weavile in the Johto region prefers to hunt wild boars and long-haired boars, while Weavile in the Alola region feeds on Ice Vulpix and Ice Pangolin.

However, Xia Yan had seen relatively little news or information about Weavile, and thought that no one knew about this evolution method.

My gaze shifted and landed on the person who had just emerged from behind the tree. She was wearing a gray bodysuit, had short, silver-white hair that reached her shoulders, and wore a pair of full-length sunglasses on her delicate nose.

This appearance is quite similar to the Hunter J in Xia Yan's memory.

Her appearance proved that Xia Yan's feeling was correct.

The Dark-type Weavile blocked Kadabra's psychic perception.

"Why are you following me?" Xia Yan asked in a cold voice.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that question?" The woman lightly brushed her hair off her shoulder, a smirk playing on her lips. "What are you doing here?"

Xia Yan slowly furrowed his brows.

"What? Are guilds getting this involved now?"

The silver-haired woman chuckled softly, raised her hand, and a Poké Ball appeared in her palm.

He didn't say anything more.

But the meaning was self-evident: if Xia Yan didn't explain things clearly today, then a fight was definitely going to break out.

She glanced at the Weavile standing next to the woman, its sharp claws slowly combing the fur on its head, reflecting a chilling aura.

They should have elite-level skills.

Although it's not entirely certain yet, it's estimated to be at least elite level.

Xia Yan did not put away Beedrill, but the other party still acted recklessly, which showed that he was very confident in his own strength.

He silently took a deep breath and adopted a compromising posture.

He took out his Hunter Guild identification and the quest certificate for capturing the Blizzard King from his pocket.

Upon seeing these things, the woman slowly lowered her raised arm.

The smile slowly faded.

"Blizzard King is more common at the foot of the mountain."

Xia Yan lowered his eyes, quickly considering several questions.

His first, and most likely, choice was to leave quietly and wait for a suitable opportunity to get closer. However, the problem was that he had already used up his one-time identity protection. If he were discovered again, it would be impossible to explain, and he would inevitably have to do something.

The second option is to take advantage of the fact that the opponent has only released one Weavile outside, while he has Beedrill, Kadabra, Togekiss hiding in the oversized coat, and Razer Sword Sheath hiding in the shadows. There is a certain chance to take her down before she can summon a second Pokémon, but the risk is very high.

The third option is to have Kadabra use Teleport to take you to the outside of the Snow Peak Temple. The distance isn't too far, and Kadabra's psychic ability allows for teleportation within its field of vision.

However, this third option also has its troubles. His abrupt action will definitely attract the attention of the Hunter's Guild, and when he sends Miu over again next time, he will definitely face a situation where they are waiting for her to come to him.

As long as he dares to teleport, the other side dares to wait.

He didn't have much time to think.

In the end, Xia Yan still preferred the first option.

Even if it would be troublesome if he were discovered next time, at least he would have to wait until next time, and he would still have a chance to try, although the possibility was not high.

The area around the entrance to the Snow Peak Temple is a large open space; anyone who gets close will undoubtedly be attacked.

soon.

After a period of active thinking, he made the most "correct" decision.

go!

However, we cannot let our guard down around this silver-haired woman.

Xia Yan had witnessed this tactic of ambushing the enemy from behind many times before.

Maintaining a safe distance and remaining vigilant, we slowly left the area.

"Wait a moment!"

However, when Xia Yan was halfway there, the silver-haired woman spoke again.

Xia Yan frowned, giving Beedrill and Kadabra a look to get ready.

Silently observe the other person, trying to see what she intends to do.

"You just joined?" the woman asked.

Xia Yan nodded subtly.

"First mission?"

Xia Yan nodded again.

Having confirmed this, the woman smiled again. "Very good, from today onwards you are my subordinate, 'Tyrannosaurus' Joanna."

Xia Yan: "???"

What kind of operation is this?

He was completely stumped.

Seeing Xia Yan stunned, Joanna wasn't surprised, and simply said:

"Don't worry, I'm a level 8 hunter in the guild, under the command of 'Mr. A,' and I have the authority to recruit subordinates on my own."

After a brief pause, he continued, "Becoming my subordinate will allow you to directly advance to the fourth-level hunter level. I know you can do it quickly, but it will save you a lot of trouble, won't it?"

Xia Yan snapped out of his daze and asked in a deep voice, "Why?"

Joanna dusted off her hair and chuckled softly, "Why? Because I think you're quite capable and very alert, possessing the qualities to become an excellent elf hunter."

Seeing Xia Yan's still unconvinced expression, Joanna shook her head.

"Okay, because I need some good subordinates, and you fit the bill perfectly."

If that's the case, then it's more credible.

A glimmer of light flickered in Xia Yan's lowered eyes.

As a relatively informal organization, the Hunter's Guild also has a council of twenty-six members. Such an organization inevitably comes with the problem of numerous factions.

Even with Team Rocket being so cohesive under Giovanni's management, its top executives were still divided into factions, such as the Kanto faction, the Johto faction, the Three Beast Warriors, the Three Generals, the Three Executives, and so on.

Moreover, the Hunter's Guild is an organization managed by twenty-six people, and even in the highest council, six people have the right to vote.

The fact that the Hunter's Guild has a system where core members recruit peripheral members is itself a manifestation of factionalism.

For example, when Xia Yan met An Jie before, he said that Xuefeng City was the area that Hunter A was in charge of, while Hunter K was in charge of some areas in the south, such as Binhai City.

The one in front of me dares to be nicknamed "Tyrannosaurus Rex," but that doesn't mean she has the personality of a female Tyrannosaurus Rex. It's largely because it's related to her Pokémon, so "Tyrannosaurus Rex" easily evokes the image of Salamence.

In other words, the woman in front of you named Joanna is very likely the future hunter J.

A powerful and ambitious woman.

Recruiting subordinates is not just for recruitment purposes; it is very likely to prepare for the challenge of becoming a level nine hunter or even one of the twenty-six seats.

And he, a "newbie" who has just joined the Hunter's Guild, has considerable strength, so isn't he a great choice?

Of course, these are all Xia Yan's guesses and may not be accurate, but they should be pretty close to the truth.

"Why should I become your subordinate? With my strength and abilities, it's only a matter of time before I'm promoted to a core hunter. Besides, even if I were to become someone's subordinate, wouldn't those hunters already in their positions be more suitable?"

Besides, I'm a person who values ​​freedom and dislikes constraints.

Although he could use this opportunity to get closer to the Snow Peak Temple, he couldn't be too obvious about it and had to maintain a cautious and prudent image in Joanna's eyes.

“You’re a smart person, I know you understand what I mean. They can’t give you what you want, but I can. For example, the right to act freely.”

He stared intently at Xia Yan.

"You don't have to see yourself as my subordinate; you can see yourself as a partner. Once I sit in the highest seat, I promise to help you sit there too."

She made no attempt to hide her purpose, and was also conveying a certain meaning.

Xia Yan knows her secrets and ambitions. If Xia Yan doesn't agree, then the two can only become enemies.

But it must be said that this undisguised behavior does indeed give the impression of someone who is about to do something big.

"Furthermore, I can tell you a secret." He lowered his voice and said in a deep voice, "Do you know why the guild has invested so much effort in the Snow Peak Temple this time? Because... there will soon be a major change in the guild's upper echelons, and we don't know how many people will be able to keep their positions."

"After that, would you still dare to just pick one randomly?"

Is the Hunter's Guild about to undergo a major upheaval?

No wonder Joanna couldn't contain herself.

Moreover, judging from what she said, the Hunter's Guild's action against the Snow Peak Temple was also due to a premonition of an impending upheaval.

“I know you have ulterior motives for approaching the Snow Peak Temple, and even joining the guild may just be a cover for those motives. I don’t care. Everyone in the guild is on edge right now, but it’s an opportunity for me too.”

Xia Yan's heart sank. Was his abrupt behavior really going to arouse suspicion?

But he raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Don't you think you've said too much all at once? To a complete stranger like me."

Saying a few words is fine, but saying so much, including some secrets within the Hunter's Guild, is too easy for people to overthink, especially for Xia Yan, a stranger they've just met.

Just because he displayed an elite-level Beedrill?

Not so much.

An elite-level Pokémon is not enough to warrant such attention.

Joanna gave him a meaningful look. "Because you're bold enough."

"Ok?"

Xia Yan was stunned.