An abstract trainer who taught Charmander the Incinerate move

Chapter 38 The Dream of Cycling (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

In the evening, after a long day of hard work, Gongping dragged his tired steps back to his residence—a classic wall-mounted room, a cheap place to stay for only 30 United States dollars a month.

The entire dilapidated house was empty, without any electrical appliances, with only a worn-out large bed occupying a lonely corner.

The empty room had two words written in large letters: "Alive".

As soon as he stepped into the room, Gongping's tired gaze vanished instantly, replaced by surprise.

"Wow! Mr. Mo Zhen, how...how did you find your way here!"

Mo Zhen, who was lying on the bed with his legs crossed, smiled mysteriously and said.

"Hey, don't underestimate my intelligence network!"

Adhering to the principle of gaining a deeper understanding of the NPCs involved in the mission, Mo Zhen and Xiao Huolong immediately followed the clues to Gong Ping's residence after leaving the black factory, hoping to uncover more information about him.

This operation brought Mo Zhen unexpected and wonderful gains.

Thanks to Luca's keen sense of smell, he detected a mysterious seafood aroma as soon as he entered.

Following the scent, Xiao Huolong rummaged around under the wooden bed and found a large, blue-skinned rat that was skin and bones from hunger!

The creature huddled in a corner of the room, its eyes filled with wariness and hunger.

"Holy crap, this rat is a monster! It's huge! No wonder this is the abode of the great gods; it's a place where hidden talents abound!"

Xiaomengzi glanced at it, and her expression became somewhat awkward.

"Uh... sir, this looks like a water otter, but it seems to be malnourished..."

Upon hearing this, Mo Zhen's eyes lit up.

There are elves at Gongping's place?!
This is a very good sign, indicating that although Gongping appears to be an unambitious and lazy good-for-nothing, he is actually a promising talent with unlimited potential.

At least from the trainer's starting point, the opponent is already a body length ahead of Naruto.

Mo Zhen still doesn't know if that silly girl has gotten her first Pokémon.

Upon seeing this unfamiliar group of people suddenly intrude, the otter clutched the small seashell in its hand, its eyes brimming with tears, and suddenly burst into loud sobs.

As a water-type Pokémon, when this thing cries, it's like a faucet turned on full blast, with tears gushing out uncontrollably.

As the water level in the room gradually rose, Mo Zhen remained calm and nonchalant.

"It's okay, this kid must be crying from hunger. Give him a couple of handfuls of dried fish and he'll behave."

So when Gongping returned, he saw the otter he had secretly raised sitting on the bed, showing off its dried fish.

Seeing that his biggest secret had been exposed, the indigenous Gong Ping was at a loss for what to do.

Mo Zhen, who had trespassed on private property, spoke up with an air of familiarity.

"I never imagined that some people who seem like they're high-earning players are actually trainers!"

Hearing Mo Zhen tease him, Ping's face showed a hint of embarrassment, and he stammered somewhat awkwardly.

"Ah... Ah Shui is a Pokémon I found in the sewers. We've been together since we were little, relying on each other for survival. Just getting by was hard enough; we never even thought about becoming a trainer..."

Ah Shui?

Mo Zhen raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing the name.

This name sounds like someone who's good at playing ADC; the water gun's damage output must be incredibly powerful!

On the other hand, Xiaomengzi instantly conjured up a deeply moving story in her mind.

Mo Zhen glanced at the other's teary red bean eyes and knew that it must be thinking of a cliché story about a poor boy and a weak elf who depend on each other for survival, support each other in a difficult world, and grow together.

As an ambitious new-era artist, Mo Zhen was not impressed by such clichéd stories, and he continued with a smile.

"Young man, do you really want to stay here and do day labor for the rest of your life?"

Upon hearing this, Gong Ping remained silent for a moment, his body trembling slightly, and a rare glint of determination flashed in his eyes.

"Of course...of course not! I would never stay here forever. My dream is to travel the world with Ah Shui!"

what? !

In the continent of Hezhong, where demons roam, to see such a traditional bond between humans and spirits moved Xiaomengzi so much that she wet herself on the spot, tears streaming down her face.

[Sobbing... This is so touching! I never imagined I could see such a pure and innocent scene in this world. This is what the Pokémon world should be like! Master Mo Zhen, we must help them realize their dreams!]

Before Mo Zhen could respond, Gong Ping's eyes lit up, his voice rose eight octaves, and he loudly proclaimed his true dream: "Then I'm going to make videos, do live streams, and rake in the dollars from my viewers, selling products and ripping off my fans to make a fortune!"

【…】

Hahahahahahahaha—

While Xiaomengzi stared in disbelief, Mozhen burst into hearty laughter, the sound echoing in the small room, a slap in the face.

Unsurprisingly, the great god Gongping from Hezhong continues to perform consistently, highlighting his positive values.

How can a true Hezhong man not take it upon himself to earn money? This is the true spirit of Hezhong!
Patting Gong Ping on the shoulder, Mo Zhen's eyes revealed admiration as he struck up a friendly conversation.

"As expected of the United Dream, this makes perfect sense. I'm very pleased that you have such a grand ideal. So, may I ask what inspired your dream?"

Seeing Gongping solemnly take out his phone, point at the man pushing a bicycle on the screen, his eyes shining with admiration.

"Of course he's my idol! He's my mentor in life, my guiding light. During the darkest time of my life, his videos gave me hope and courage, helped me find my direction in life, illuminated my path, and led me forward!"

Mo Zhen squinted, staring at the red-hatted youth with a weathered look on the screen.

In the video, he is seen riding his bicycle along the picturesque 318 highway, his eyes full of stories and his face etched with the wisdom and experience of life.

This is a cycling video. The main content is about riding a bicycle with the elf around the world, recording the local customs and various stories (accidents) along the way.

In Mo Zhen's world, this style of budget travel, cycling, and camping is already a gradually declining and outdated culture, but here it is clearly in a booming blue ocean period, with a wide audience and huge influence.

Mo Zhen herself usually just scrolls past and blocks the tags when she sees videos that have no substance.

But the young man in the red hat on the screen caught his eye.

Because the video creator's ID clearly states: "【Fighting to the ends of the earth】".

Who is Dou Ye?
A close friend entangled with N-Quantum, the king of Team Plasma; a holy dragon knight chosen by an ancient destiny; a hero burdened with truth and ideals; one of the joint owners of the black and white dragons; and the undisputed uncrowned champion of the Unova region.

However, this hero who influences the fate of the world becomes a cycling streamer in this timeline.

Uh... although it seems very incongruous, upon closer inspection, one can sense a tiny bit of rationality within the incongruity of the grass.

First of all, bicycles, as those who know, know—the only designated mode of transportation in the Pokémon world.

Secondly, Pokémon, needless to say, are an indispensable part of the journey.

So the Pokémon games are essentially a scenario of riding with your Pokémon. It seems perfectly reasonable to livestream your journey as a cycling streamer and earn some travel expenses.

Yes, in the Ganges.

[Follow us so you don't get lost! Check out the free gifts in your bag, and we'll take you on daily real-life bike rides across the beautiful landscapes of Hezhong!]

[Arrived at the highest city in Unova—Twin Dragons! (Slowly rotates the camera from the selfie camera to the main camera)]

[Shuanglong is so beautiful! (The footage shows Tintin Jinda, a minority rapper, on the billboard.)]

[Oh my, isn't that Ding Zhen? (Quickly moves the camera away)]

Let's look at the snow-capped mountains in the distance, family!

Watching Dou Ye on the screen repeatedly calling everyone "family," and seeing the skillful filming techniques of the behind-the-scenes team, Mo Zhen couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

"Tsk tsk, he really is your good senior. You are all the future pillars of Unova. Live streaming is a promising career path. With outstanding new generation trainers like you, Unova is truly on its feet..."

Gong Ping thought the guy was genuinely praising him, so he scratched the back of his head and a shy smile appeared on his face.

"Mr. Mo Zhen, what you're saying... I haven't even started cycling yet, so I'm not sure if I can be as good as Touya-senpai, but I will definitely try my best!"

Mo Zhen glanced at Dou Ye's long list of followers and estimated that this damn Cullinan fragment had already accumulated quite a few.

On the surface, they appear to be enduring hardships and sleeping in tents every day during their live streams, creating the impression of a difficult and arduous journey. However, those in the know understand that these are all fake acts, created to elicit sympathy from viewers and solicit money from their families.

Once the cameras are off, he might be secretly partying with young models like Xiaoju in a five-star hotel every night.

After closing Touya's homepage, Mo Zhen casually scrolled down Gongping's following list, and then in the special following section, a starry-eyed girl with a swaying spotted animal perched on her shoulder, dressed in a gorgeous idol outfit, popped up.

Upon opening a video, the girl in the video immediately began to moan in a coquettish voice.

【Meow~ See the little star on the right side of the screen? Just tap it to feed me! A little bit of love will make my ears perk up~ (winks and tilts head)】

Seeing this slutty, seductive woman posing provocatively in front of the camera, Mo Zhen's heart skipped a beat, and a black line appeared on her forehead. She realized that things were not so simple...

The ID column for this roast chicken clearly reads: "[What is Liuli eating today]".

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