He knows Pokémon better than me.

As Ash descended the slope of the training ground, he looked at his Pikachu and asked softly:
"So, have you learned it yet?"

When Cyndaquil used Flamethrower, Pikachu's eyes widened like saucers.

"Pikachu."

However, Pikachu lowered its ears and shook its head.

It's probably related to those who are proficient in seeds; without actually eating them, it can't see any clues about the fierce moves.

Ash sighed. It seemed he still couldn't get any moves for free.

No problem. Since wild Pokémon have a chance of carrying them, that makes things easier. But to collect them, you'll probably have to go to a more distant place.

After all, the Obsidian Plains area near Zhuqing Village has probably been completely looted by Team Galactic.

"Anyway, let's eat first!"

As soon as he stepped out of the training field, he could smell the rich aroma of roasted potatoes.

This is a small shop located on the edge of the village, with a banner bearing the shop name "Yu Man Ting". It only sells one kind of food called taro cakes, and the aroma of freshly baked taro cakes wafts through most of the street.

"Is this the Taro Pavilion?"

Xiao Zhi couldn't help but lick his lips. These past few nights, during his late-night chats with Xiao Guang, the latter had mentioned this shop quite a bit—

As long as he stays in the village, Xiao Guang basically eats all three meals at Yu Man Ting.

In this era of scarcity and limited seasonings, the taro cakes here were among the very few foods that could be considered delicious!
"I heard the owner is from the Hoenn region, and this is a specialty food from that area~"

At the time, Xiao Guang explained that many members of the Galaxy Team had migrated from various other regions.

Even after she was promoted to a three-star member, the leader Magam would take her to the coastal area behind the village to receive people from afar who had traveled by ship.

People of all skin colors and professions are present, which is why Zhuqing Village has been able to grow continuously.

However, when Ash and Pikachu approached the Loquat Pavilion, the shop owner raised his hand and refused them entry.

"This is the canteen exclusively for Team Galactic; we do not serve outsiders!"

This is a middle-aged man dressed in coarse linen clothes, with a somewhat thin build.

He had a green mustache and a gray goatee on his chin. He wore a headscarf, but short green hair could be seen peeking out from the edge.

Although he was hunched over and rubbing his hands, he looked like a shrewd businessman.

However, he directly refused Xiao Zhi, an outsider, with a somewhat forceful tone.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi was greatly disappointed. After all, Zhuqing Village had already opened its training grounds and ranches to outsiders, yet they wouldn't let him eat?!

There was nothing I could do but wait for Xiaoguang to come back and ask him to bring me a taro cake delivery so I could try it.

Ash turned and left with Pikachu, but halfway there he looked back with some confusion and glanced at the bandana shop owner.

"There's a familiar feeling about this person."

He looks like an ordinary shop owner.

He was still hunched over, but his movements seemed strangely awkward to him. In fact, one could say that his movements were quite nimble and efficient, unlike those of a potato vendor at all.

More like.
"A ninja?"

Ash raised an eyebrow. Damn it, he sensed a mysterious and swift feeling from the bandana-wearing boss, similar to Greninja.

And that tuft of goatee must have been pasted on!
Who has a green mustache and a gray chin?
“Weird”

Xiao Zhi didn't think too much about it and simply headed back home, planning to have lunch at the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce.

Outside the Yu Man Ting gate, Shi Yue also looked puzzled, curiously watching Xiao Zhi's retreating figure. "Strange, why does this person from the Ginkgo Merchant Guild also have a ninja aura about them?"

The members of the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce were usually indifferent to worldly affairs and had little fighting ability, but this dark-skinned boy just now gave him a strange sense of oppression.

This is a natural intuition unique to ninjas!

There aren't any local ninjas in the Seishi area, are there?

"In short, I hope we don't ruin Boss Ma Jiamu's big plans, or don't blame me for slitting your throat."

Shi Yue's eyes revealed a dangerously venomous look, similar to that of Xi Cui Da Niu La.

Before long, Xiao Zhi returned to the passenger area in the north of the village. The people from the Ginkgo Merchant Guild had basically finished checking the goods and were now preparing lunch.

Upon seeing Xiao Zhi from afar, they enthusiastically invited him to join them for a meal.

After witnessing Ash's incredible feats along the way, including easily defeating the strongest boss, Garchomp, they considered Ash a hero!

"Mr. Eun-in is back too~"

Xiao Zhi had just sat down and taken a couple of bites when Yin Ren and two members of the merchant guild returned, leading an empty cart.

They just delivered a truckload of supplies to the Galaxy Team headquarters, and were very rewarded.

On the way, Yinren frowned, looking confused, and held a black "cubic prism" in his hand.
"Huh? Isn't this the old-fashioned mobile phone?"

While they were eating, Xiaozhi immediately stood up and exclaimed in surprise when he saw the object in Yinren's hand.

Those bulky, old-fashioned mobile phones had number keys on the front and an antenna plugged into the top.
Modern young people probably don't even recognize this thing anymore; they only know about the smartphones in their hands.

However, he has been traveling for 20 years, and when he first started traveling, he used a similarly bulky mobile phone.

Wait a minute, has the technology in Xicui District already developed communication devices like the mobile phone?!
"Huh? Ash, do you recognize this thing?!"

Yinren was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with joy.

The people around them weren't particularly bothered by how Yinren addressed Xiaozhi.

This black guy seems to be named Guo Gang, but his nickname is Xiao Zhi, which Yin Ren often calls him during the latter half of the journey.

Xiao Zhi took the mobile phone and flipped it over in his hand.

It was indeed an old-fashioned phone from his memory, but it was extremely worn and tattered, and could no longer be turned on normally.

I shook it hard, and I could feel water flowing inside, as if it had been soaking in water for a long time.

Not knowing how to answer, Xiao Zhi simply explained:

"Uh, this thing is available in my hometown."

It doesn't seem like a lie.

"That's great! Maybe you can recognize the other things, Ash!"

Yinren was overjoyed and made a move to pull Xiaozhi outside, but was quickly reminded by the others to have lunch first.

"Let's eat as we walk! Xiaozhi, come with me somewhere first!"

Yinren, abandoning his lazy demeanor, casually picked up a flatbread from the table, stuffed one into Xiaozhi's hand, and then pulled the latter out.

"What's wrong? Don't worry, Mr. Eun-in~"

Ash offered a reassuring remark, but his interest was piqued as well.

Even the most powerful mobile phones have appeared; could there be other people who have traveled from the modern era? (End of Chapter)