Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

It's probably something that came from this rock.

This indirectly revealed its extraordinary nature, so even though he didn't gain anything else, he was quite content.

Command Blaziken and Mantle Rock to destroy the murals depicting the unknown Pokémon in the latter half of the temple.

After working for about an hour, Tetsuya looked at the passage in front of him, which was now unrecognizable from its original state, and nodded in satisfaction.

Although he didn't intend to report the ruins to the Alliance immediately after leaving, he still needed to cover them up to prevent anyone from accidentally wandering in and discovering something amiss.

If no one notices, then we can wait until he becomes stronger before reporting it to the alliance.

Emerging from the passage, Mantle Rock, with its exceptional sensory abilities, led Tetsuya and Blaziken through another cave exit to the surface.

It was already around three or four o'clock in the afternoon.

Tetsuya looked at the map. It was alright. They were getting closer to Shion Town while walking underground.

He recalled the two rather tired Pokémon, released Pidgeot, and rode it to the entrance of Lavender Town.

The town was bustling with people, but eerily quiet; even the occasional voice was barely audible.

Upon arriving at the Pokémon Center in Lavender Town, Tetsuya handed over his two Pokémon to Nurse Joy to help them recover, and then booked a room for the day. Only then could he finally relax.

The unexpected adventure in the afternoon interrupted his plans, and he knew he wouldn't make it to Rainbow City in time.

Instead of rushing to achieve your goal, it's better to take a break first.

After all, when breaking through the underground walls, not only is Blaziken tired, but he also expends a lot of energy.

After thanking Miss Joy, Tetsuya led the elves back to his room.

Lying in bed, he let out a deep breath. Although it wasn't his first time here, the atmosphere was still really oppressive, he sighed.

Chapter 120 Sanjiang's Reflections (PS: Must Read!!!)

Up to the Three Rivers!

(I see that almost no one writes this kind of thing, but I have to commemorate this first time I've written one.)

Actually, I wasn't that excited. It's mainly because I'm a newbie and this is my first time writing, and I've already seen all the recommendations on Qidian (a Chinese online writing platform), so I have no idea what to expect. (Funny + doge emoji for protection)

First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the readers who have supported the author and this novel.

I started writing this book simply because I had run out of Elf literature to read, so I just uploaded it on a whim.

Some readers could tell from the title and synopsis that the author hadn't really thought about the subject, hence the synopsis is incredibly weak.

The author can only say that if there is any conflict with the official version, they will try their best to correct it. Please ignore the rest if it is really impossible, but you must still continue reading the book and support the author and the novel.

(See the ps at the end for details. Now for the main event! The main event!)

Ahem! Clearing my throat.

(Voice cracks) I must praise my editor, Penglai, here! She's beautiful, has a sweet voice, and is kind-hearted! In a word! Absolutely amazing!

If you're a reader who genuinely wants to write your own novel, feel free to submit your work to Qidian Group 9! Please make sure you're on Qidian Group 9! Everyone there is incredibly pleasant and likable! They're very supportive of newcomers!

During the new book launch period, I actually asked Nai Peng quite a few questions, and he/she answered them all in detail for me, a newbie, and helped me a lot in many ways.

So, you get it? (An experienced author in the author group said you can also try fencing with Naipeng! Don't miss this opportunity!)

P.S.: Since there's also a post-launch message thanking all the readers, I'll leave it there and save it for now. After all, thanking the readers would be a really, really long post! (Just kidding!)

The author will address some issues raised in previous content! The author's post-launch message is quite long!

I'm asking for a pre-order; it should be released on the 16th. Please support me!

Chapter 121 Purple Garden Town

Shion Town is located in the northeastern corner of the Kanto region, below the white cape.

It is a famous Pokémon graveyard, and all burial and mourning activities are held at the Pokémon Tower in town.

Pokémon Tower is a seven-story cemetery where deceased Pokémon are laid to rest. There are hundreds of Pokémon graves in the tower, and many people come to pay their respects every day.

Therefore, the overall atmosphere was unusually solemn.

There are very few permanent residents in Lavender Town, only about thirty, of whom more than a dozen are trainers who voluntarily live here to guard the Pokémon Tower.

It is said that the Kanto League recently intends to convert the Pokémon Tower into a radio tower to broadcast various music and radio programs, including the Pokémon Flute Channel, to radios and Pokémon devices in the two Kanto regions.

However, the public opinion poll results were poor, and most people could not accept the plan.

After having dinner with the three spirits, Tetsuya read for a while longer, then sighed and thought, "I really can't read anymore. I'll just rest early tonight."

With the lights off, the person and their three pets fell into a peaceful sleep.

Tetsuya rubbed against Pidgeot's belly; the pillow felt so comfortable.

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

The next day, early in the morning.

Dew dripped from the roadside grass. Although the weather was a bit foggy, many people could already be seen moving around in Ziyuan Town.

Tetsuya, with three shrunken Poké Balls strapped to his waist, set off from the Pokémon Center in the northwest and headed towards the Pokémon Tower in the east of the town.

Arriving at the Pokémon House in the town center, he casually dropped 10,000 League Coins into the donation box at the entrance, just like the other passersby.

Pokémon House, also known as Volunteer House, is the name given to the house by an elderly man named Fuji in order to take in and care for Pokémon that have been abandoned or lost their families.

The donation box at the entrance wasn't placed there by the elderly man himself, but by Miss Joey from the town.

After all, raising one Pokémon is fine, but if there are too many, even the elderly Fuji's own finances can't support it.

People who come here to pay homage to the spirits often also contribute their own efforts.

Of course, most people donate only what they can afford.

The money in the donation box is periodically taken by Miss Joy and exchanged for fairy food and other items to give to Old Man Fuji.

If there are any people in the Elf world who can be completely trusted, it's only Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny.

Continuing on, Zhe arrived at the entrance to the Pokémon Tower.

He showed his ID card to the staff at the door to register, and then quickly went inside.

They navigated the tower with practiced ease and soon arrived at a tombstone on the first floor, looking at the picture of an elf on it.

Tetsuya remained silent for a while, then swept around the tombstone as usual, and placed a few energy cubes on the ground.

He stood quietly for half an hour without saying a word, and then left on his own.

He was surrounded by people just like him.

As Tetsuya stepped out of the Pokémon Tower, he looked back at the seven-story tower, which was still home to Cubone and some Ghost-type Pokémon.

They are actually the guardians of this tower.

According to memories from a past life, in the future, Team Rocket will come to poach Cubone in order to sell their precious skulls, causing the ghost of its mother, Marowak, to linger in the tower and disrupt the peace of Pokémon Tower.

This is also one of the reasons why he harbors great vigilance and aversion towards the Rockets in this life.

Perhaps Giovanni's personal charisma is truly strong, and some members of Team Rocket are indeed fighting for their so-called ideals, but this still cannot change the fact that it is a dark organization.

Many of its behaviors are unacceptable.

If he has the opportunity and sufficient strength in the future, he will try his best to avoid this from happening.

Tetsuya finally breathed a sigh of relief after walking quickly to the edge of town.

The atmosphere in Ziyuan Town is so infectious that it easily touches the hearts of those who come here to pay their respects.

Living in this atmosphere for a long time, he felt that he also found it difficult to accept.

Fortunately, he only comes here once a year.

"Then, see you next year," he thought to himself.

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

Route 8, also known as the Battle Route, is a place where many trainers gather.

Trainers often battle each other here, and of course, there are always prizes involved.

Initially, Route 8 was just an ordinary road, but at some point, it became what it is today, a customary battle zone.

In addition, perhaps because it is closer to Saffron City, the most prosperous city in Kanto, the League has taken various factors into consideration and built a Pokémon Center and rest area nearby, as well as a dedicated battle arena.

Such areas are not uncommon in various regions.

Tetsuya left Shion Town and walked along the main road until he arrived here.

"Charge! Give it the final blow!" "Dodge!" "Go without regrets!" "Show them your spirit!"

This is a meaningless cry to those watching from the sidelines.

The trainers and Pokémon in the arena are concentrating intently on dealing with each other's actions.

The bustling atmosphere all around immediately snapped Tetsuya out of his reverie.

"Clap clap."

Tetsuya patted his cheeks to encourage himself.

Last year, when Pidgeot was still a Pidgeotto, he came here after paying respects to Rattata in Lavender Town, and was also inspired by the intense battle atmosphere here.

However, he was mostly an observer last year.

He came here this year intending to have a few good matches.

He randomly picked a match venue, saw that the previous match had just ended, and hurriedly went to the challenger's seat.

The challenges here don't have many requirements; it's a 1v1 match, with the established rules. Unless otherwise specified, the prize is 5000 Alliance Coins per match, and the loser pays to leave.

The winner can stay on the stage indefinitely as long as they don't leave voluntarily, essentially becoming the champion.

Without a referee, they exchanged a knowing glance and then simultaneously released their Pokémon.

"Go, mantle rock!" "Go, Gloomy!"

With a superior attribute, the opposing trainer smiled.

It seemed this newcomer was destined to lose in the first match; the onlookers made that judgment quite easily.

In a Grass-type battle against a Rock-type, unless the Grass-type is significantly stronger, the Rock-type's chances of winning are very slim.

Looking at the young face of the challenger, and the champion on the other side being a seasoned veteran with considerable strength, it was clear that the young man was weaker, which made his chances even slimmer.

It looks like this is going to be another boring match.

Tetsuya remained unfazed. Grass-type, huh? That does seem a bit troublesome.

Gravity! Quicksand Hell!

It's still their most proficient skill combination.

The speed at which the mantle rock was arranged on the field surprised the spectators nearby; such skillful mastery of technique.

They're all trainers; they're not so bad that they can't see this much.

The opponent whistled, which was indeed quite good. It's a pity that if the opponent had a sense of smell, the power of the stinky flower would have been even greater.

Thinking this through, he made his response: "Gloom, use the Seed Machine Gun!"

Chapter 122 The Path of Battle

The Gloomypo spewed green seeds from its seemingly drooling purple mouth, attacking the mantle rock.

Although he knew it was nectar and not saliva, Tetsuya's face turned pale as the smell of the stinky flower spread.

This is practically a biological weapon attack.

As its name suggests, the Stink Flower releases an incredibly foul stench from its stamens and pollen when it encounters danger or is in battle.

According to records, the furthest recorded instance is that the stench emitted by a single stinky flower caused a person to faint from a distance of 5 kilometers, demonstrating its formidable power.

However, it is said that some people really like the smell emitted by the osprey.

Tetsuya, his face alternating between pale and dark, stuffed two air purifiers into his nose. Seeing the trainer opposite him enjoying the smell, he knew that he had encountered one in a thousand talents this time.

I'm so lucky.