I caught a Pokémon

They sailed through the waves, but Xia You had no time to appreciate the scenery. He had a question in his mind, and as they got closer to the next island, he couldn't help but ask it.

"Miss Lorelei, since you're so sure there's a Moltres here, why don't you try to catch it?"

While maneuvering the speedboat, Kona glanced at him and said matter-of-factly, "Because I'm an Ice-type Pokémon Master! It would be beneath my dignity to capture a Fire-type Pokémon, and Moltres is not only incompatible with my type, but it's also very effective against all my Pokémon. So why would I bother to capture such a troublesome thing!"

So that's why!

Xia You thought that she chose to become an invisible guardian and shoulder the responsibility of passing on the legend of her hometown in order to protect it from being destroyed!

Unexpectedly, the reason was so simple!

It seems that, like several other masters, while she gained achievements and honors using Ice-type Pokémon, she also limited her other development paths.

The waves were splashed by the speeding speedboat, turning into sprays that landed on their faces.

After a journey of more than ten minutes, their speedboat finally arrived at Nijima Island.

Nijima, officially known as Friendship Island, gets its name from the two mountains on the island that are side by side, resembling two brothers standing shoulder to shoulder.

After disembarking at the pier, Xia You discovered that the island's population was slightly larger than that of Ichinoshima, making it the commercial center of the Seven Islands Group. On certain days, the open-air market would open for trade, allowing islanders to exchange goods or sell local specialties to tourists from afar.

Unfortunately, it wasn't market day, so the market was empty except for a few elderly women who were listlessly looking at the stalls selling daily necessities.

After glancing at it a few times, Xia You looked away, but unintentionally, he noticed a newly opened game arcade in the distance!

Because of the previous example, Naz immediately became wary.

"Is this arcade newly built? Could it also be a property of Team Rocket?"

However, Kona shook her head at this: "I had my suspicions before, but after investigating its background, it really has nothing to do with the Rockets. However, it has attracted some biker gangs. If we don't deal with it, I think they will cause other disturbances sooner or later!"

biker gangs!?

This surprised Naz.

I never expected that a biker gang would appear on such a remote island!

I really don't understand why these bored people ride motorcycles every day on such a small island with no paved roads.

Are they having a race to see who can jump into the sea first?

Regaining their composure, and finding no suspicious targets nearby, they proceeded directly into the heart of the island without lingering.

In fact, looking at the entire Second Island, the place that Lorelei suspected the most and that could best hide secrets was Chiba Bay. However, after a thorough search, she still couldn't find any trace of Team Rocket.

"It seems it's not on Ni no Shima either. Let's go to the next place."

Although it was a waste of energy, at least it ensured safety here.

The only downside was that they had to go back to the pier to take a speedboat to Minoshima.

Sanjima, also known as Mother and Child Island, consists of two islands, one large and one small, connected by a suspension bridge that looks quite dangerous.

However, when they arrived, they still couldn't find any trace of the Rockets.

However, it wasn't all for naught. On the island, there was a dense forest of fruit trees, laden with ripe wild berries. Xia You released her Pokémon, letting them feast there.

By then, it was already quite late.

After searching for so long, everyone was exhausted, so at Kona's invitation, they went to her home on Shinoshima.

Although most areas in the Pokémon world have not yet been set foot in by humans and still maintain a perfect ecological balance, just like the Earth in the past, the more prosperous the city, the more it is polluted by the exhaust fumes from daily life and industry, as if covered by a layer of frosted glass, making everything so hazy.

Only on such remote islands can one enjoy a sky full of stars at this time of year.

Shinoshima, also known as Frozen Island, is arguably the most unique of the seven islands.

The other islands all have subtropical climates with little temperature difference, but here, the northeastern part of the island is extremely cold due to the influence of cold sea currents.

Kona's home was built beside a small lake at the foot of the eastern mountain. Although her parents were still alive, they couldn't stand the coolness and therefore did not live with Kona, but lived in other parts of the island.

Despite living alone, her room is decorated very warmly and kept clean and tidy, clearly showing that she is also a domestic expert outside of work.

"Please don't be shy, both of you. Please come in."

Kona opened the door and went in first, followed closely by Natsume. Just as Xia You was about to enter the room, she inadvertently discovered a dark cave on the other side of the lake under the moonlight!

What kind of place is that?

Hearing his words, Kona poked her head out of the room again, looked in the direction Xia You was pointing, and laughed: "Oh, there, there was originally just a small crack, but I later carved it into what it is now. The cave leads directly into the interior of the island. Don't be fooled by its inconspicuous appearance, it's a world of ice and snow inside, a veritable hidden paradise. And the cold air you can feel now is mostly coming from inside!"

Because of the passage of time, Xia You couldn't remember if there was such a cave in the game.

"So, there are a lot of Pokémon living inside?"

“Of course,” Lorelei nodded. “I even go in there occasionally to train myself and my Pokémon.”

Upon hearing this, Xia You's heart stirred, and she even stopped the step she was about to take.

When was the last time you went?

Kona pondered for a moment, then asked with a puzzled look, "About two weeks ago, what happened? Was there a problem?"

Xia You didn't answer her, but instead asked, "We've been searching the island for so long, and since we haven't found any clues about Team Rocket, haven't you thought about going to check out the cave?"

Inside a cave!?

Upon hearing this, Cona was suddenly taken aback.

Because the cave was right in front of her house and no strangers usually broke in, she had never even considered it. In fact, she had selectively forgotten about it!

She naturally understood the simple truth that the more dangerous a place is, the safer it is.

Could it be that the Rockets are really hiding inside?!

Chapter 173 Frozen Waterfall Cave

After this thought took hold, although Kona couldn't wait to search the cave immediately, the sky was full of stars, so she suppressed her emotions and decided to wait until dawn the next day before making her move.

Although there is no difference between night and day in the cave, physical fatigue still needs to be eliminated through sleep.

Late at night, Xia You lay on the bed in the guest room, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

The moonlight outside the window is just right.

By the bright moonlight, he took out a Great Ball containing Zapdos and Articuno from his belt.

Holding the Great Ball high, he murmured to the two legendary Pokémon, "Since the Indigo League, you two haven't had a chance to breathe fresh air for a long time. But don't worry, once I find Moltres, I'll make sure you can spread your wings and fight to your heart's content!"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the two Mega Balls shook simultaneously, and the next second, as they suddenly opened, Zapdos and Articuno appeared in the room at the same time.

The room temperature suddenly dropped, and as their feathers trembled, not only did snowflakes fall, but there were also flashes of electricity that kept flickering in the room.

Cry!

Seeing that they were about to open their mouths and start chirping, Xia You was shocked and quickly pinched their beaks shut with one hand each.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you two doing out here?! This is someone else's house, don't touch anything!"

It's obvious that they've been cooped up for too long and, having heard about the upcoming battle with the Moltres, couldn't resist coming out for some fresh air.

But since they were out, Xia You didn't immediately take them back. Instead, she let them roam around the house for a while.

However, the two Pokémon were too restless. Out of curiosity about everything, they always wanted to touch this and ponder that. Zapdos, in particular, was very agitated and spread its wings, sweeping everything on the bookshelf onto the ground.

Fortunately, the floor was carpeted, so the things that fell on it didn't make much noise, but even so, they still attracted the attention of other people.

Footsteps were heard outside the door, approaching suddenly. Xia You didn't have time to think. She instantly picked up the Mega Ball and, with lightning speed, recalled Zapdos and Articuno into the Mega Ball.

Not long after, Kona's voice was heard from the other side of the door.

"What happened inside? I think I heard something."

As Xia You packed her things, she replied, "It's nothing, I just accidentally bumped my foot on the foot of the bed."

"Oh, I see. Oh, by the way, I brought you a glass of milk. Is it convenient for you to bring it in now?"

Xia You turned her head and saw that everything was tidied up, so she got up and opened the door.

Outside the door, Kona was wearing pajamas, clearly having just finished washing up, and in her hand was a glass of steaming milk.

Her gaze swept quickly around the room, and seeing that there was nothing unusual, she handed the milk to Xia You.

"Hurry up and drink it while it's hot. This place is near that cave by the lake, which is the outlet of the cold air. So it's very cold at night. Drinking something hot can help you fall asleep quickly."

With a smile on her face, Xia You accepted the milk and nodded to her.

"I was having some trouble sleeping, so this glass of milk is just in time."

After Kona left, Xia You closed the door, drank the milk in one gulp, and then couldn't help but sigh softly.

Although many people already knew that he possessed Zapdos and Articuno, he still took precautions to protect his secret, as the fewer people who knew, the safer he would be, and the more advantageous it would be for him!

……

Early in the morning, after the three of them had breakfast, put on thick clothes, prepared lighting tools, and left Kona's house, they entered the cave.

As the first person to discover it, Kona naturally had the right to name the cave, and she gave it a very descriptive name—Frozen Falls Cave!

When Xia You entered the cave, she found that it was just like any other cave with a narrow entrance, but once inside, she discovered that it was a hidden paradise.

However, because they were going downhill and the ice was very slippery, they had to be careful with every step they took, not only watching their footing but also being wary of the sharp icicles hanging overhead.

The flashlight beam shone on the ice surface, emitting a bluish-green light.

Kona walked ahead, carefully leading the way, while also reminding them: "Be careful, the ice is very thin in some places and can easily collapse, so please be careful."

"We understand."

Having experienced Twin Islands, Xia You was quite adept at handling the situation.

He followed closely behind Korna, and whenever they reached a dangerous spot, he would naturally turn back and extend his hand to Natsume.

Although Sabrina could use her superpowers to fly across the broken ice, for some reason she didn't choose to do so. Instead, she took Xia You's hand and slowly walked over.

When Connery turned around and happened to see this scene, a look of 'I knew it' appeared on her face.

A man and a woman traveling together, based on her understanding of Nazi, she would never believe that Nazi had no feelings for Xia You!

She simply couldn't imagine what it would be like if this aloof, superpowered girl fell in love.

Hehe, could she also have a gentle, feminine side?

The ice crunched underfoot.

Tightening her clothes, Kona noticed Xia You and Naz looking around and couldn't help but laugh, "This cave actually extends several hundred meters downwards and is divided into several levels. At the very bottom, there is an underground current that connects to the sea."

Hearing this, Xia You asked in confusion, "Since it's an undercurrent, how did you discover it? Did you swim in it yourself?"

Kona laughed and said, "What's wrong with that? After all, it's a form of cultivation!"

You're amazing!

Hearing this, Xia You couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.

Who would bother to go into such cold water to see where the water is flowing?

What kind of bored person would be so idle as to jump into the water for no reason!

We continued downhill until we had gone quite a distance before we saw a few wild Pokémon such as white sea lions and Cloysters.

Xia You and Sabrina showed no interest in them and let them disappear before their eyes. Only Lorelei, although she hadn't encountered any Team Rocket, frowned as she realized that she had only seen a few Pokémon after walking for so long.

In fact, even Xia You, who was visiting this place for the first time, noticed that something was wrong.

Is it always this quiet here?

After hesitating for a moment, Lorelei shook her head and said, "Of course not. There used to be a lot of Pokémon living here, but now... sigh, you're right. I think something must have happened down here to explain the drastic drop in numbers!"

At this point, the group quickened their pace, but the further they went, the colder it became, and the area was a maze of interconnected passages.

Fortunately, this place is too remote.

Without someone familiar with the area to guide them, those who accidentally wander into this place will definitely be trapped and die here if they accidentally take a wrong turn!

Chapter 174 I'm a kind person!

After passing through a narrow tunnel, the three of them finally arrived at a frozen waterfall.

Upon seeing it, Xia You finally understood why Kona had named this cave 'Frozen Falls Cave'.

Apart from a dozen or so streams of water less than a foot wide that were still flowing downwards, the huge waterfall was frozen solid like a thick ice wall!

Before they could even marvel at the wonders of nature, their attention was drawn to the faint sounds of voices emanating from deeper within.