I caught a Pokémon

Amid the explosions, muffled groans could be heard, but almost all of them were the voice of Blizzard King!

He had a bad feeling.

His original intention was to let Abomasnow take advantage of its nature in the fog to deal with Gardevoir, but now it seems that he has shot himself in the foot!

He was eager to see the situation in the fog before giving orders, but the fog was thick and wouldn't dissipate quickly. No matter how anxious he was, there was nothing he could do!

Chapter 335 Frozen Badge

boom!

It was as if something enormous had fallen and crashed onto the ice, causing the entire ice field to tremble. With a series of cracking sounds as the ice shattered, Liu Bo's heart also clenched.

After waiting for the white mist to slowly dissipate, Liu Bo subconsciously took a step forward, wanting to see the situation inside. He immediately saw that Abomasnow was lying motionless on the ground, and beside it, Gardevoir was looking down at it, breathing heavily.

What happened? We lost!?

Uncle Liu frowned.

Logically, Abomasnow should have had the upper hand in the white mist and tracked Gardevoir by scent, so why did it fall instead?

Unlike Liu Bo's predicament, Xia You was able to keep track of the battle situation inside the white mist in real time through telepathy.

Just now, in the white mist, Gardevoir, under Xia You's command, with the trainer and Pokémon cooperating, attacked several times in a row, continuously using psychic attacks, and finally defeated Abomasnow.

On the other hand, Abomasnow, without the help of Lycabett, can only fight on instinct and is naturally no match for Gardevoir.

It can only be said that telepathy played a crucial role in this situation, creating a two-on-one situation under extremely low energy conditions.

After waiting for a long time, seeing that the Blizzard King was still motionless, Xia You said, "It seems that I have won."

Liu Bo gave Xia You a deep look, then smiled gently.

"Young man, your future is truly limitless! Not only did you win the championship, but your Pokémon skills are also outstanding. Even now, let alone at your age, I am far from being your match!"

"You're too kind." When someone praises him, Xia You naturally has to return the compliment; that's what it means to be courteous. "You're truly vigorous for your age. I think if I were your age, I probably wouldn't be able to command Pokémon in battle anymore!"

Hearing him say that, Uncle Liu's smile widened, but he knew it was just a polite remark, so he didn't take it to heart.

Regardless, he had a very good impression of Xia You.

As the two were talking, Uncle Liu had already put away the Blizzard King, walked slowly to Xia You, and took out a badge from a small box and handed it to him.

"This is the Ice Badge of the Kaji Gym, proof that you defeated me. Take it."

Xia You thanked her and accepted the badge.

Whether it was due to the air conditioning or the material itself, the badge felt slightly cold to the touch, like solid ice.

When you hold it in your palm, its shape resembles a hexagonal snowflake, and the blue-green badge reflects a crystalline light under the illumination!

Seeing Xia You put the badge into the badge collection box, Uncle Liu said in a tone of someone who had been through it all: "I am very pleased to see a trainer like you emerge, and I am very optimistic about your future path. However, I still have to remind you, please remember not to get too close to Pokémon. After all, they are just animals, and one day they will leave you!"

Knowing that he had already gotten stuck on the issue, Xia You just smiled and didn't say anything.

He only saw the betrayal of Pokémon, but he did not ignore the fact that every day, more Pokémon were fighting and struggling for humanity, either selflessly or bravely!

I wonder what Uncle Liu will think when he suddenly discovers the truth, resolves his inner conflict, and looks back on what he said to me today.

Shouldn't you feel ashamed of this ambiguous 'admonition'?

Well, that's all for the future, and it won't affect me. Besides, now that I have the badge, it's time to leave!

……

After leaving Kaji Town, since it's the shortest distance in a straight line, Xia You and Sabrina plan to return to Violet City first, rest well, and then set off from there to challenge other gyms.

However, since they had to cross the same forest again, revisiting the same place would be quite tedious, so Xia You summoned a fire-breathing dragon and rode it with Naz to travel through the air.

Call ~

A gentle breeze caressed Xia You's cheeks.

An endless forest rushed past beneath my feet.

On the way, Xia You was bored and decided to summarize her recent gains in her mind.

Although only a few days have passed, firstly, he naturally joined forces with the Interpol police to destroy a Team Rocket base and a research institute, greatly weakening Team Rocket. Secondly, he captured Larvitar, Dratini evolved into Dragonair, and Gyarados was greatly enhanced under the radiation of that electromagnetic wave.

Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction.

Of course, most importantly, he obtained the Frozen Badge and the Rising Dragon Badge, bringing him one step closer to challenging the Silver Tournament.

The fire-breathing dragon spreads its wings and flies.

The flight lasted from morning to afternoon, covering a journey that would normally take more than a day in just a few hours.

Feeling that they should have arrived in Kikyo City by now, Xia You looked down and around, but couldn't even see a trace of the city!

Hmm? Haven't we arrived yet?

He was puzzled and curiously took out his phone to check. When he opened the map, he realized that the Charizard's flight path had not been corrected. It had only been given a general direction, which caused them to deviate from the route!

Fortunately, the deviation was not too far. As long as we turn northeast again and fly for another half an hour, we will reach Kikyo City.

Just as Xia You was about to turn Charizard around, Sabrina in his arms suddenly pointed downwards.

“Look over there.”

Following the direction of Naz's finger, they saw that the once dense forest suddenly became extremely open, and a valley appeared in front of them amidst a large group of rocks!

Although they were far away, Xia You could see at a glance that there were many ancient buildings in the valley, and at the same time, there were groups of people wearing safety helmets, busy there!

"Should we go take a look?"

Naz naturally had no objections.

Xia You gently patted the Charizard's neck, and the Charizard beneath her understood and flew towards the valley.

When they arrived in the air, they discovered that these people were actually an archaeological team composed of scholars, researchers, and excavators!

At the end of the valley, there was a huge circular facility where people were coming and going, looking extremely busy!

Is there some kind of ruin...?

Out of curiosity, Xia You had Charizard land to the side.

The fire-breathing dragon flapped its wings, kicking up layers of dust, instantly creating a cloud of smoke and dust around it.

However, these people seemed to be used to Xia You and Na Zi's intrusion. They merely glanced at them a few times before looking away, and no one paid any attention to them or drove them away.

After jumping off the Charizard, Xia You sensed something and looked up to see a sign with the words "Ruins of Aluf" written on it.

Chapter 336 Ruins of Aluf

Ruins of Aluf?

Xia You thought back for a moment and realized that he did have some impression of this place. He knew that in addition to the fossils of ancient Pokémon mixed in with the strata, the ruins were also full of many unsolved mysteries.

Not only does it harbor a magical Pokémon unknown to humans—Unknown Totem—it also hides an entrance to the ruins of the capital!

Perhaps the people of this world are completely unfamiliar with the ruins of the capital, but Xia You, who has played the game, knows that there is an altar called the 'Three Illusions Stage' in the ruins of the capital, and this altar was built specifically to worship Arceus!

You should know that Arceus is the strongest Pokémon, known as the 'creator god'!

As long as you reach that place and offer sacrifices to Arceus, you will receive the blessing of that creator god!

I never imagined that getting lost would lead me here by sheer luck!

Although we don't have the ability or means to enter the ruins of the capital city now, it's still nice to stroll around here. You can rummage through the stones and soil and maybe you'll be lucky enough to find a few fossils or make some unexpected discoveries!

Despite having this plan in mind, Xia You did not immediately start digging blindly. Instead, she and Nazi crossed the canyon and followed the compacted dirt road to the building at the end.

Upon closer inspection, they discovered that this enormous domed building was actually a multifunctional research center integrating research, ecology, and exhibition!

Since the exhibition hall was open to the public free of charge, the two of them simply pushed open the door and went inside.

The indoor air conditioning is on, making it more pleasant than the outside temperature.

The first floor of the research center is an exhibition hall, which is divided into many different exhibition areas at a glance, and most of the exhibits are related to fossils.

There was also a gate leading to other areas. Xia You glanced at the sign and saw that it led to the Ancient Pokémon Park, but it was not open to the public yet, perhaps because it was not yet completed.

Besides them, there were several other tourists around, making the place less deserted.

The soft lighting illuminated the exhibits, as if they were shrouded in mystery.

Xia You smiled at Na Zi and extended her hand to her.

Naz smiled and gently took his arm.

The couple, deeply in love, wandered around the exhibition hall, occasionally stopping in front of a display case to carefully examine the exhibits and talk quietly.

The exhibits inside weren't anything special; most were Pokémon fossils, including Kabuto, Omanyte, ArcheBug, and Lilich, among others.

As she walked, Xia You suddenly stopped in front of a booth.

He looked inside and saw a beautiful sculpture. Although the details were different, it looked somewhat like the legendary mythical Pokémon, Hoopa!

Just as he was about to bend down to take a closer look, a young scholar in a research robe walked up to him.

"Isn't it beautiful?" The scholar looked at the display case, seemingly talking to himself. "It's hard to imagine that people in ancient times, when things were still underdeveloped, were already able to make such handicrafts!"

Xia You turned her head and saw that the man was very tall and robust, quite burly for a scholar or researcher. He had a spiky hairstyle and, unlike other researchers who were dull, he gave off a very cheerful feeling.

Seeing Xia You looking at him, the scholar introduced himself: "Hello, my name is Zuo Zhu, and I am the chief researcher of the Aluf Ruins Park. Mr. Xia You, did you come here specifically to visit?"

Xia You looked at him in surprise: "You know me?"

“Of course, after all, you are quite famous!” Satake nodded. “I’ve watched your matches, so I recognized you the moment you walked in. I’ve also read the paper you published with Professor Oki and Professor Uchiki!”

It's that paper again...

Unexpectedly, he became known to so many people simply because of the two PhDs.

Of course, this is not a bad thing for Xia You. At least he can talk to these people, just like now, which will make his travels more convenient.

Seeing Xia You's look of realization, Satake added, "Oh, I forgot to mention, I used to study at Yuhong University, and I was Professor Oki's student!"

Another student from Yuhong University...

It has to be said that Professor Oak has truly nurtured countless students. Not only is he highly respected, but his students are also spread all over the world and play important roles!

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Xia You shook hands with him and said in a friendly manner, "May I ask what kind of research Mr. Satake is engaged in?"

“I specialize in studying the ancient history of Pokémon.” Satake laughed heartily. “Some people believe that the appearance of Pokémon began two million years ago, and this theory comes from the fossilized Kabuto found in the earth’s strata. However, I advocate the theory that Pokémon originated in the ocean. I believe that their appearance should be even earlier than two million years ago!”

Is it the ocean origin theory?

It's surprising that different worlds share the same arguments.

Turning back, Xia You examined the sculpture before her again: "Mr. Satake, why do I feel that this...work of art looks very much like..."

Satake picked up the conversation: "It looks a lot like Hoopa, doesn't it?"

"Correct."

Satake chuckled: "Actually, there has always been evidence that at some point in time, some of the early inhabitants of the Sinnoh region migrated here and integrated into Johto. During their journey, these people also incorporated features from many other regions, including Carlos. That's why the sculpture we see now is similar to Hoopa but not quite!"

"So that's how it is!"

Because she had traveled from another world, Xia You had never attended a school in the Pokémon world and knew little about its history. Now that she had finally met an authoritative figure in this field, she humbly sought his advice.

"Mr. Satake, what exactly is the Alfu Ruins?"

Perhaps because he had a good impression of Xia You, Zuo Zhu spoke freely.

"Around 1500 years ago, the earliest recorded civilization appeared in the Johto region, and its birthplace is the place right here on our feet, known as the Alupo Ruins. Although no one knows who built it, research shows that the civilization here is very ancient, and even the earliest writing system appeared!"

With Satake's explanation, Xia You finally gained a deeper understanding of this world.

The more he learned, the more he felt a sense of belonging to this world, and the more he loved it here!

At this moment, Satake added, "By the way, we provide free tools here. If you're interested, you can go outside and try your luck to see if you can find any rare fossils!"

Chapter 337 Excavation and Satake's Request

Hearing Satake's suggestion, Xia You, who had the same idea in mind, nodded and followed him to a warehouse. After receiving a set of digging tools, including a shovel and a brush, she left the research center.

This is the benefit of knowing people. At the Alof Ruins Park, digging experience activities are offered to visitors. However, the equipment used to be simple, and a deposit was required for renting it. But now, with Satake's wave of his hand, all of them were waived!

Although the deposit is just a small amount of money and not worth mentioning at all, it is still very pleasant to enjoy such special treatment!