I caught a Pokémon

This also means that their original mode of movement has become more mobile. In the future, when A-Quan and Huo-Yan travel across regions, they will no longer need to take slow civilian vehicles. This will not only improve efficiency but also make them more discreet.

Indeed, the two of them sent messages on my phone.

However, due to poor signal, they only sent a text message saying that they needed to land in international waters first, clean up all the potential hazards left by the plasma team on the ship, and then reunite with Xia You.

Since that's the case, Xia You wasn't in a hurry to go find them.

He had originally planned to go aboard and take a look at the destroyer, but now it seems he'll have to wait for another opportunity.

However, he also asked A-Quan and Huo-Yan if they knew the whereabouts of the woman named Linda, but due to signal problems, he was unable to send the message successfully several times.

There's nothing we can do but deal with it later.

The group did not linger or return to Fanba City. Instead, they continued southwest along the road, intending to reach their next gym city—Fukiyori City.

Besides challenging the Fuyu City Gym there, the Grand Festival is also about to be held there, where Dawn can also obtain her final Ribbon Medal.

From this perspective, Xiaoguang's progress is indeed much faster than his.

……

As you leave the Fanba area, the terrain gradually becomes undulating.

The coastline disappeared, and on the distant horizon, the outline of a continuous range of snow-capped mountains could be vaguely seen—the Tenken Mountains that stretch between Fanba City and Fukiyo City.

"We have to cross snow-capped mountains again..." Xiao Guang looked at the map, feeling both excited and a little apprehensive. "I don't like walking on mountain roads. My legs get tired and it's very cold, but it's still nice to see the snow scenery."

Makomo was somewhat looking forward to it. She smiled and said, "As long as we prepare for the cold, there won't be any problem. Besides, we don't need to climb to the top of the mountain. Fukiyo City is on the southern slope of the mountain range. We just need to cross the mountainside."

"Huh?" Hikaru looked at her. "Has Makomo-neechan ever been to a snow mountain before?"

"No, this is the first time."

"Hehe, no wonder you're so excited."

As they spoke, they hadn't walked far before the group embarked on their journey into the mountains.

At first, they were on a rugged mountain path, but as they moved further away from the city and got higher, the vegetation on both sides gradually became more continuous.

Following the route on the map, the group continued on their way. Along the way, they encountered several Pokémon groups that were far larger than those in the plains. They stopped to watch for a while, appreciating the natural scenery. After Makomo took a few photos, they continued on their journey.

Because they had eaten a large breakfast, it was already 2 p.m. when they stopped to prepare for lunch.

Xiao Guang directed several Pokémon to skillfully gather firewood and fetch water, while Yami and Makomo also began preparing lunch. Only Xia You, after putting her backpack aside, stretched and looked around.

Geographically speaking, this is already very close to the western edge of United States.

Because it's far from the major cities in the city center, the air here is fresh and the scenery is very pleasant.

My gaze casually swept over the lush trees around me. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light, and a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of grass and trees.

Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he seemed to catch a fleeting glimpse of a green shadow, flashing past behind a bush not far away.

The shadow was very fast; it only showed itself briefly before disappearing.

Xia You hadn't paid much attention to it at first, but for some reason, he remembered that before entering Fanba City, Xiao Guang had mentioned that she had seen a green shadow.

They can't be the same, can they?

Is something following them?

Or perhaps they encountered that thing again?

With a sudden thought, he glanced at the people beside him and, seeing that they didn't need his help, walked away without saying goodbye, heading towards the place where the shadow had disappeared.

He moved very lightly, his sharp eyes searching every shadow and crevice in the foliage.

Behind the bushes, only slightly bent blades of grass indicated that something had indeed passed by quickly, but other than that, there were no traces or sounds, as if... it had all just been his hallucination.

However, Xia You trusted her eyes, so she was certain that something had been there just now, and she was definitely not mistaken.

"They hid it so well..."

With a noncommittal smile, he reached into his waist pouch and pulled out a high-end ball.

As a trainer, he obviously has a more convenient and faster way to find things around him than ordinary people.

"Mewtwo, get up and get to work."

As he pressed the switch on the Ultra Ball, the next second, Mewtwo, who was curled up with its eyes closed and resting, was released.

Floating in mid-air, Mewtwo slowly opened its eyes.

'What's wrong now?'

You could tell that Mewtwo's tone was somewhat helpless. It probably didn't expect that after being captured by Xia You, it would be used not only for battle but also as a tool.

"Check if there's anything unusual nearby. Oh, and today's lunch is your favorite curry rice, so look forward to it."

Curry rice and stuff like that...

Mewtwo sighed, stretched out its body, and glanced around.

Before long, it stretched out its hand and pointed to a place.

There are several Pokémon around, but their energy levels are very low, so they're probably not the ones you're looking for. Only here is there a truly powerful one.

The fact that Mewtwo considers it to be 'relatively strong' speaks volumes.

Xia You nodded, put away the Ultra Ball, and said to Mewtwo, "Let's go, let's go take a look."

With Mewtwo by their side, the two of them, one human and one Pokémon, headed in that direction.

They ventured deeper into the forest, into an area more shaded by a denser canopy and slightly dimmer in light. As soon as they arrived, Xia You vaguely sensed that something was indeed nearby!

The closer you get, the stronger this feeling becomes.

Mewtwo nodded slightly, indicating that it was right there, and its body remained suspended in place, seemingly ready to make a move at any moment.

Ignoring it, Xia You tiptoed toward the direction Mewtwo had indicated.

The air was filled with the scent of damp earth and humus, and the light filtered through layers of leaves, becoming dappled and hazy.

He stopped and listened carefully, trying to feel.

Although he is neither a wave user nor a psychic, as a trainer, his perception of Pokémon is still superior to that of ordinary people.

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

In the quiet forest, he suddenly felt a strange sensation that was not easily perceived, yet contained a certain rhythm.

It's more like...some kind of resonance, or...singing?

It's like someone humming a song in the forest!

This feeling blends in with the forest and doesn't feel out of place, but you can still sense that it's coming from a Pokémon, not from the forest itself.

At that moment, Xia You had some guesses in his mind. He continued walking and slowly walked around a thick tree.

The scene behind the tree immediately came into view.

In a natural depression formed by the tangled roots and thick moss, a small figure lies leisurely, humming a song softly.

The singing was ethereal and melodious; although it wasn't a tune Xia You knew, it possessed a unique power to soothe the soul.

Take a closer look at it.

Standing over half a meter tall, it had a human-like appearance, with flowing, soft green hair that resembled musical notes. It had a slender figure and delicate limbs, as if wearing a slit skirt. Its eyes were like sapphires, and on its forehead, it seemed to wear a similar gemstone. On one ear, it looked as if it were wearing an earphone. Overall, it appeared light, beautiful, and elegant, with a harmonious beauty that blended seamlessly with nature!

It's Meloeta!

Xia You recognized it immediately.

In fact, anyone who has seen Meloye Tower will never forget what it looks like!

Meloetta is a Mythical Pokémon with a Normal/Psychic type and the ability to transform.

It is said that this Pokémon can control the emotions of humans or other Pokémon through its singing, and when attacked by enemies, it will use cheerful melodies to weaken the opponent's fighting spirit.

Apart from that, people know very little about it.

I never expected to see it here.

So it seems that the green color that Xiaoguang and I saw earlier must have been its long hair.

Looking at the Pokémon, Xia You moved quietly, not approaching immediately, nor making any sound, but simply observing it silently.

Meloeta didn't seem to notice his arrival immediately, or perhaps it was engrossed in its music.

However, as a Mythical Pokémon, Meloetta also has very keen senses.

Although Xia You possessed the power of the Phoenix King and the blessing of the Sea God, making him unlike ordinary humans who could be easily perceived, his gaze was still detected by Meloetta.

Meloeta immediately looked over, her large, emerald-like eyes meeting Xia You's gaze in mid-air.

At that moment, it was like a startled bird, suddenly standing up and then fleeing into the distance.

After running for more than ten meters without hearing any sound behind it, it stopped and looked back in confusion.

From afar, it saw the human still standing there, watching it with a hint of a smile in his eyes.

This makes it quite strange.

However, its long experience has taught it that contact with humans is extremely dangerous, even if the human in front of it does not show any aggression at this moment!

Chapter 1340 Mewtwo: ...

Meloeta glanced at Xia You once, then turned and fled deeper into the forest.

However, it had only flown a short distance when a silver-gray figure appeared silently before it, like a ghost.

It's Mewtwo!

Floating above Meloe Tower, Mewtwo looked down at the Pokémon that appeared to be more 'female'.

Its gaze was devoid of any emotion, and coupled with its expressionless face, it brought only a terrifying pressure as imposing as a mountain.

But even this simple action made Meloetta tremble with fear, instinctively retreating rapidly.

It's not that it's weak, it's just that Mewtwo is too terrifying!

Their appearance was so abrupt!

It must be said that very few Pokémon can withstand Mewtwo's seemingly indifferent gaze and its almost tangible sense of oppression when facing it.

After becoming frightened, Meloeta decided to run away.

This is also the wisest choice.

It quickly changed direction, turned around and flew away at high speed, but while it was fast, Mewtwo was even faster!

Without even using any complicated moves, Mewtwo simply raised his arm towards Meloetta. The next second, a psychic power as vast as a tsunami did not manifest as a tangible attack, but rather as a pure, boundless, and irresistible suppression of will, instantly enveloping Meloetta!

Judging from the way it used its power, Mewtwo didn't seem to be attacking Meloetta; it just seemed to want to keep the small Mythical Pokémon there.

At that moment, Meloetta, also a Psychic Pokémon, felt overwhelmed by an intense sense of crisis.

Before the attack even arrived, the surge of energy made it almost impossible for it to breathe; every cell in its body seemed to be desperately sending out alarms.

At such a critical juncture, it did not sit idly by and wait for its demise, but instead extended a helping hand as well.

In an instant, a power slightly weaker than Mewtwo emanated from its body, meeting Mewtwo's invisible energy.

Compared to Mewtwo's psychic powers, Meloetta's power is clearer, more agile, and... more ancient.

Its power, like an ancient rhythm, rapidly condensed before it, forming a semi-transparent barrier that shimmered with faint musical notes. However, this barrier, under the bombardment of Mewtwo's power, shattered in less than five seconds.

Clearly, there is an absolute power difference between the two.

Even so, the clash of forces bought Meloetta some time to escape.

At the same time the barrier was formed, Meloetta fled again, but Mewtwo arrived first, like a cat toying with a mouse, no matter how cunning, fast, or clever the prey was, it was always one step ahead.

As Mewtwo disappeared, when it reappeared, it was already blocking Meloetta's way once again.

Meloetta changed direction again, but Mewtwo's psychic powers attacked it at the same time.

Forced into a corner, before the superpowers could strike, Meloetta took a deep breath and closed her sapphire-like eyes. The next moment, she suddenly opened them and slightly parted her mouth.

There are no lyrics, no complicated melodies.

A melodious, serene tune, seemingly from the deepest part of an ancient forest and also as if it had traveled through the river of time, flowed from its mouth.

This melody is completely different from the leisurely humming it used to be.

The melody itself does not seem to have a direct offensive nature, but it contains a peculiar power that is enough to disturb the mind, affect emotions, and even briefly blur cognition!