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Chapter 305 The Dodo Bird: Let Me Show You the Dragons of Padia!

"……sure."

Although I don't know what's gotten into my cousin Adu, he actually invited me to travel to Padiya.

But after a little thought, Xiaochun decisively accepted his invitation.

The reason is also very simple.

As a dojo owner, she seems to have hit a bottleneck again recently.

Unlike Kanto, where almost every city has a gym that can issue badges, the Johto region does not have a gym distribution system.

As the gatekeeper of the Johto Eight Gym, she should logically be responsible for assessing whether trainers are qualified to enter the Champion's Path.

In fact, Tsubaki, who took over the position of gym leader from her father, has always done so. There are not many new trainers who can gain her approval, and the success rate has been very low in the past.

But this year, the situation suddenly changed dramatically.

It's only mid-February, and based on past experience, there shouldn't be any challengers on my side yet.

However, the reality is exactly the opposite.

A group of genius teenagers suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and within a month they seemed to have already mastered the other seven gyms and come to Blacksmith City to challenge themselves.

When Xiaochun fulfilled her duties as the head of the academy and was determined to test them properly, she quickly discovered something amiss.

Aren't these newcomers' paths a little too familiar?
Judging from their various chaotic and disruptive tactics, it seems like they all received advanced training in Teacher Yu's live stream...

Therefore, Xiaochun quickly discovered the truth—

Why were the other gym leaders speedrun?
Because the Johto region is a very traditional place, you can clearly feel it from the cultural atmosphere of Enshu City and Kikyo City, as well as from Ensume City where I am located.

The people here are very peaceful, mostly busy with their own careers, and a significant number of them don't even use mobile phones much.

This is especially true for dojo owners.

The targets are the investigator, Asu, who idolizes his cousin; young Abi, who is still in his bug-catching childhood; Master Asi, a martial arts fanatic; and Uncle Liu, who has long since retired and is incredibly tolerant of newcomers...

If it weren't for Uncle Liu's daily release of fish, Xiao Chun, with her qualifications, would never have been able to become the gatekeeper of the academy.

Thinking about it this way, the experienced gym leaders in the city were happy to see newcomers come up with new tricks and readily gave them badges; the new gym leaders, whose strength was relatively average, were out of touch with the information and couldn't stop these newcomers who had been enhanced by Teacher Yu.

That's probably why we see this scene, right?
Although Xiaochun had tried her best to hold these newcomers to high standards, she still had to admit—

Teacher Yu's teaching is really useful. These newcomers have all shown very good competitive strength. It shouldn't be difficult for them to get into the top 16 in previous tournaments.

So, after these days of assessments, Xiaochun actually felt that she was falling behind the newcomers...

If we use sheer strength to overwhelm them, it feels like we're going against the original purpose of establishing the dojo.
If you want to improve, you should probably see firsthand how a good dojo master assesses a newcomer.
Xiao Chun readily agreed when her cousin, Adu, gave her the opportunity.

If we're talking about the most popular dojo master right now, the one most welcomed by newcomers, it has to be Qingyu.

Not only is he receiving rave reviews in Padiya, with many challengers coming to his tests every day, but even newcomers from other regions are mostly his fans.

Therefore, Qingyu must have his own unique approach to training newcomers.

I should go and learn from their experience.

Seeing his cousin agree so readily, A-Du, who had been thinking about what reason to give, remained silent for a moment before nodding with a straight face.

"I understand."

"I'll let Qingyu know, and we'll set the date for the day after tomorrow."

……

Monday morning.

After washing up, Teacher Yu opened the dojo door and stretched lightly, facing the clear blue sky and the plants with tender shoots sprouting in the distance.

Before we knew it, the not-so-cold winter quietly passed, and the breath of spring quietly arrived.

Even Milton, who is usually addicted to slacking off, was unusually not refreshing in his big cat house today. Instead, he was leisurely strolling around the gym, feeling a series of changes that were quietly taking place on the ground.

Upon noticing Millerton in the distance, even Qingyu rubbed his eyes in disbelief, only uttering a sigh after confirming he wasn't mistaken.

"The sun really has risen in the west..."

Speaking of which, all five seasonings are almost ready, with only the last treasure lord lurking in the Great Pot Lake remaining. Logically, Milton's injuries should have recovered by now.

However, this tin motorcycle lizard has completely adapted to its leisurely, languishing life, and it's impossible to tell whether it has actually regained its strength.

In the game, even if you gather the power of all five seasonings, Milton is still just a means of transportation.

To overcome its inner demons, does it really have to go to Zone Zero and confront its nemesis?
As Qingyu was thinking, his phone suddenly vibrated slightly in his pocket, catching his attention.

Zhu Lan didn't have many friends to begin with, but recently, because she pointed out the archaeological direction of finding the stone tablets, she has become busy again.

So generally speaking, no one should actively seek you out except for work-related matters.

Upon opening it, I was surprised to find that it was a message sent by Adu using the Navigator app.

The content is also very concise and clear.

"A-Du is going to travel to Padiya with Xiao-Chun? And she even specifically mentioned Lake Daguo?"

Qingyu immediately raised an eyebrow.

This matter seems to actually have something to do with me.

During a previous livestream, he did mention Lake Daguo, which boasts a rich variety of Pokémon, and even suggested that Lance come and see what a new era of Dragon Pokémon looks like...

Since A-Du has really taken an interest, then Qing-Yu, as the host, will naturally not shirk his duties.

After readily accepting Adu's invitation to travel with him, Qingyu couldn't help but smile.

Dodo, in a couple of days I'll show you what a Padian dragon is like!

Because the IP comes from the game, Dragon Pokémon was always synonymous with power in the early days. In the first generation, there was only one Dragonite, which was Lance's absolute main force.

As gaming generations continue to evolve, more and more dragon-themed Pokémon are appearing in other regions.

The powerful pseudo-legendary Salamence of the sky, the incredibly strong Garchomp, and various legendary Pokémon with the Dragon type...

They all fit Lance's image of the Dragon Pokémon.

Powerful, handsome, and dignified.

but……

Sir, times have changed!
In the subsequent regions, people can see dragons whose bodies are entirely constructed of motorcycles, dragons named after the Excoecaria agallocha but possessing dragon-like aura, even dragons resembling small insects crawling on trees, and dragons that look as appetizing as sushi...

In short, the definition of Dragon Pokémon is becoming increasingly broad, and their images may have a significant impact on Lance's mind, who holds "stereotypes".
The image of Adu's shocked expression upon seeing a large group of Mililong lining up to sunbathe at Daguo Lake flashed through Qingyu's mind, making her smile even more unrestrained.

"Boniyo..."

Not far away, Egui Peng, who was watering the garden, noticed Qing Yu's appearance.

Originally, it was about to go over and greet the trainer and absorb some of the trainer's energy, but after noticing the strange smile on Qingyu's face, it tilted its head in confusion, and its mask also turned 180 degrees.

The trainer seems to be thinking about something strange, maybe he's planning to play a prank on someone?
In that case, it's best not to disturb him...

Egui Peng decisively withdrew his gaze and continued his daily work. Qing Yu was immersed in his own inner world, completely unaware of what the world was like, when suddenly a heavy thud came from behind him.

"Hey?"

Interrupted from his thoughts, he subconsciously turned around and met the gaze of his baby dragon, whose head was half buried in the soil and whose little legs were struggling to wobble out of the ground.

"..."

Seeing this, Qingyu sighed helplessly.

Fortunately, it has gained a lot of strength from the milk powder during this period, which has also made it more stubborn. Otherwise, this kind of operation might have shocked it into a daze.

It's already pretty silly, if it gets any dumber, even if it evolves, it might not have any dignity as a Dragon Pokémon...

Qingyu took a few steps forward, picked up the "free-falling" baby dragon, turned it over, and immediately reached out to pat its head.

Yes, there were no marks at all. It didn't even bulge after jumping off the roof. Its defensive capabilities are top-notch.

"Hey!"

After being freed from the earth's constraints, the baby dragon immediately struggled in Qingyu's arms, quickly jumped back to the ground, and continued to trot around looking for a nearby high place to climb.

Practicing flight is the life instinct of all baby dragons. Perhaps only when they truly build confidence and feel that they can definitely fly into the sky will baby dragons have the potential to evolve into the king of the sky, Salamence?

Qingyu expressed great anticipation for this.

Anyway, this kind of behavior won't hurt the baby dragon, and with the secret protection of the "male mother" Soul-Eye, we'll just let the little guy grow up on his own.

With that thought in mind, Qingyu turned and entered the Sunshine Gym.

Just as I entered, the guest room door opened, and Mewtwo, rubbing its eyes and looking exhausted, walked out of the room.

"Good morning."

Upon seeing Qingyu, Mewtwo quickly and politely greeted him.

"..."

Qingyu scratched his head subconsciously.

Did you stay up late last night?

Mewtwo looks rather listless; did it stay up late last night?

That makes sense, considering it just arrived in human society. It probably stayed up late last night to learn more online.

Being eager to learn is certainly a good thing, but if it affects one's daily routine, it's not worth it.

"..."

When asked by Qingyu, Mewtwo remained silent for a moment, unsure whether it should lie, and chose to avoid the question.

Actually, it didn't stay up all night; it just played games all night long...

There was no way around it; losing to ordinary humans in the game was just too frustrating, so much so that it didn't realize until dawn that it was already getting light.

Of course, this also indirectly proves Qingyu's guess.

After sighing helplessly, Qingyu immediately held up three fingers.

"For your health's sake, let's make a three-point agreement."

We can't ruin Mewtwo, otherwise Mew will laugh at itself for not being able to raise a little imp properly...

If I were to be the subject of such a ridiculous and irresponsible joke, where would I put my handsome face?
Therefore, we absolutely must not let Mewtwo become an internet addict!
Mewtwo raised its head, looked at Qingyu's serious eyes, and then immediately lowered its head again.

"Yes!"

In this situation, it, already feeling guilty, suddenly had a strange feeling.

Previously, Dream had jokingly said that since it was born from a combination of its genes and human genes, it should call it "Mom".

As for a father or anything like that, there's absolutely no need for that!
But at this moment, Mewtwo suddenly felt something—

Why does Qingyu inexplicably give off a vibe of an old father from a human TV drama?

No, no, no, it must be my imagination...

"First, from now on, you must go to bed before midnight!"

Although Mewtwo, a Pokémon that excels in psychic abilities, can recover its energy by meditating for a while, it is only a few months old at most. It needs to sleep more during its growth period to grow taller!

"Secondly, from now on, you will only have two hours of internet access per day!"

For Mewtwo, who is "underage," the allure of the online world is too great. Even if its original purpose is to study, it is important to balance work and rest.

"Third, if you want to become a trainer, spend more time getting along well with your Pokémon."

At this point, Qingyu, who had seemed a little angry, suddenly smiled and subconsciously reached out to touch Mewtwo's head.

After Qingyu finished speaking, Mewtwo raised its head again and nodded emphatically.

"I see……"

Qingyu's three conditions were not harsh, and they were for her own good.

Therefore, Mewtwo was not opposed to it and readily agreed.

At the same time, new confusion arose in its heart.

Both are mandatory requests, so why do I feel incredibly disgusted by every word Giovanni says, while I don't feel that way about Aoba...?

Humans are indeed complex creatures.

Mewtwo suddenly realized that it might still have a long way to go before it could truly understand humans.

After making a "three-point agreement" with Mewtwo, Qingyu watched it go into the bathroom to wash up and quickly breathed a sigh of relief.

He was actually a little apprehensive about how to peacefully coexist with Mewtwo.

After all, for various reasons, Mewtwo nowadays probably doesn't have much trust in humans. Even if Mewtwo is Mew's friend and has helped it, it is still somewhat indifferent when interacting with humans.

However, it seems that my subconscious action just now did not provoke Mewtwo's displeasure.

Looks like I do have some charm!
As Qingyu was thinking this, a familiar face suddenly flashed through her mind.

Come to think of it, if Mewtwo were to become a Trainer, its powerful psychic abilities could certainly be considered part of its strength...

In this regard, the most authoritative person should be Ms. Natsumi, who is also from the Kanto region.

Besides the "basic applications" of superpowers such as turning people into dolls and using telekinesis to suppress opposing Pokémon, Sabrina also has her own unique understanding of how to use these abilities in actual combat.

For example, it sounds absurd that someone could use superpowers to temporarily evolve Abra into Alakazam and instantly increase its fighting power.

For Mewtwo, this move also has another meaning.

Although Mewtwo is a legendary individual bred artificially, it still has evolutionary potential.

That's right, if used properly, superpowers might even allow Mewtwo to Mega Evolve on its own...

Or, could you ask Mewtwo how she practices?
(End of this chapter)