You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 31 Ghost-type Pokémon of Mingchong Mountain

Compared to game streaming, which only requires a computer with internet access, outdoor streaming requires much more preparation.

Simple tent, sleeping bag, high-energy food, lighting, water purifier, outdoor live streaming equipment, insect repellent spray, and wound healing spray.
And most importantly, a leave slip.

During the break on the second day, Xia Chi went to great lengths to get a three-day leave slip from Teacher Zhou.

With last weekend almost turning into a mini-holiday, there's more than enough time to catch a Pokémon in the surrounding area.

The other items on the supplies list were obtained from Silver Department Store.

After packing her things and saying goodbye to her roommate Chen Zhenze, Xia Chi took Xin Ye Miao and set off for Mingchong Island.

Mingchong Island is a huge island nestled between the two banks of the Donghuang River estuary, and its original ecology is relatively well preserved.

The island has only one small town with a population of about 100,000.

In addition to the natives, it also serves trainers who come to travel or who share the same ideas as Xia Chi.

Squeezed through the crowded subway during Shanghai's evening rush hour, and then taking a shaky bus, Xia Chi finally arrived at the only Pokémon Center in Mingchong Town.

After checking in, Mr. Xia returned to his room at the Pokémon Center Hotel and was finally able to lie comfortably on the soft bed after a busy day.

"I must catch a Flying-type Pokémon in the future, otherwise it will be too inconvenient to travel."

Xia Chi, who had been suffering from traffic congestion, thought to himself.

In this world where elves exist, the infrastructure is not as developed as in Xia Chi's previous life.

There are many places in the world without paved roads.

But where cars can't reach, Flying-type Pokémon can.

So, should we use a different mount, Dragonite or Salamence, to catch Dragonite in the future?
Dragonite is so cute and cuddly, while Salamence is so imposing! It's such a tough choice!
Xia Chi was once again lost in beautiful fantasies about whether he would attend Tsinghua University or Shanghai University in the future.

Xin Ye Miao, who spent an afternoon in the luxury ball, didn't have many feelings.

It perched by the window, gazing absently at the tranquil sea under the night sky.

Before being abandoned by its previous trainer, it lived and trained mostly indoors, rarely having the opportunity to go out into the wild, let alone see the ocean.

After being abandoned, he could only wander around the small campus of Shanghai University, and had never seen such a magnificent view.

"Years later, when Magic Masked Meow lifts the World Championship trophy, it will always remember that peaceful night when its trainer took it to see the sea."

The faint voice in her ear startled Xin Ye Miao. She turned her head and saw that it was indeed Xia Chi who had come over at some unknown time.

The unreliable trainer ruffled Newleaf's head and laughed, "The sea in Shanghai isn't anything special. We'll go to Alola or your hometown of Padia sometime; the scenery there is much better."

"Meow Coffee."

Shin-Ye-Miao's eyes sparkled, clearly longing for the cake.

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Because they were going into the wilderness the next day, Xia Chi and Xin Ye Miao didn't linger in Ming Chong Town. After having dinner at the Pokémon Center, they went back to their room to sleep early.

The next morning, before the alarm clock could wake Xia Chi, Xin Ye Miao shook him awake.

"Meow Coffee!"

New Leaf Cat was extremely excited about her first trip to the wild, and dragged her backpack to the bedside by the strap in her mouth.

Xia Chi opened her sleepy eyes and looked out the window at the barely bright sky.

I wanted to say something, but in the end, it all just turned into a sigh.

Well, I chose this Pokémon myself, so what can I do but accept it?

What else can we do but get a divorce?

After getting ready, washing up, and having breakfast, I checked to make sure I had everything I needed. It was only seven o'clock.

Xia Chi boarded the first bus from the town to the foot of Mingchong Mountain and found that he was the only person on the bus besides the driver.

Although the drivers in Shanghai weren't as talkative as those in Tianjin and Beijing, perhaps they were just bored, so they started chatting with Xia Chi.

The conversation ranged from small-town gossip to the power struggles between different regions, and finally returned to the elves on Mingchong Island. Xia Chi then chimed in at the opportune moment.

"You're absolutely right!"

"Oh, is that so?"

"Do you think this is reasonable?"

"Sigh, your eldest nephew should have listened to you back then!"

The driver was thoroughly entertained by the constant banter, and before we arrived at our stop, he said mysteriously, "Since we hit it off, I'll tell you a secret."

As he spoke, he gestured for Xia Chi to lean closer.

Xia Chi was very obliging and curiously went over to investigate.

The driver whispered, "If I'm not mistaken, you're here to capture a Pokémon, right? Let me tell you, there's a small lake south of the mountain, and it's really eerie around there at night, often haunted, you know what I mean?"

Xia Chi's expression brightened.

As everyone knows, all the ghost stories in this world are related to Ghost-type Pokémon.

Those famous haunted houses are usually gathering places for ghost-type spirits.

Once the news spread, a bunch of trainers rushed to catch it.

Unfortunately, Ghost is a notoriously rare type, second only to Dragon.

Not only are their skill levels both very high, but their appearance is also incredibly cool.

Xia Chi, who had originally planned to capture a Grass-type Pokémon, was now deeply tempted.

If you can't find a suitable Grass-type Pokémon, why not try your luck there?

With Plan A and Plan B confirmed, Xia Chi felt even more confident about this taming journey.

In any case, the driver showed me the right way!
In return, Xia Chi shared her long-treasured secret website address with the driver.

The driver, however, waved his hand with a righteous expression.

Just when Xia Chi thought he was someone who would say no to bad temptations, this old man turned around and gave Xia Chi several higher-quality apps.

With a sly grin, he said, "There's a Pokémon section inside, with Gardevoir and Meowth. If you have a more unusual taste, there are also Machamp and Jynx."

A wave of the hand doesn't mean rejection; it means, "Brother, you don't need to say anything more!"

Before the driver could finish speaking, Xia Chi had already covered Xin Ye Miao's ears and fled in panic.

Old Deng's hearty laughter came from behind.

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Ming Chongshan is not high; strictly speaking, there are no high mountains in the southeastern region of Donghuang.

In Xia Chi's memory, this place didn't even have a mountain in her previous life.

This inexplicably rising Mingchong Mountain may or may not be related to the activities of a legendary, flightless spirit.
The scenery of Mingchong Mountain in late autumn is beautiful. Different tree species with different leaf colors are mixed on the hillside, creating a beautiful scene of colorful forests.

The scenery is stunning, perfect for a live stream!

Xia Chi took out the prepared stabilizer, placed his phone on it, and started his first outdoor live stream.

Although the current time is quite dark for most Donghuang viewers, Xia Chi also has a considerable number of fans from other regions.

So, the live stream room became lively shortly after it started.

"Am I hallucinating? Did I see prison water first thing in the morning?"

"Yay! I can catch Teacher Shui's live stream as soon as I get home. By the way, where is this? It's so beautiful!"

Xia Chi switched the camera back to himself and introduced with a smile: "Good morning, brothers. I'm currently on Mingchong Island in Shanghai, Donghuang. Today is an outdoor live broadcast special."

(End of this chapter)