Elf: Starts with small diamonds, then mutates into Diancie.

Su Hao looked closely and realized that this was Lapras, the Pokémon most suitable for carrying people on water.

Su Hao originally wanted to say, "I'll have the Warrior Eagle carry me there."

But after careful consideration, Su Hao realized that the Emerald Warrior Eagle had never carried anyone before, and the risk was too great, so he decided to forget about it.

Su Hao saw that the shell of this Laplace was quite large, and estimated that he and Zhao Yunlan would only be a little cramped when they sat down, but they could still fit.

He could only awkwardly scratch his head and ask, "Could you give me a ride?"

Zhao Yunlan, who was already straddling Laplace, didn't say anything.

He nodded and let Su Hao come up.

With a gentle push of his legs, Su Hao effortlessly sat on Laplace's back. During this time, Laplace's body, which was floating in the water, only sank slightly, without making a sound.

Zhao Yunlan glanced at Su Hao in surprise, not expecting him to have such skills. He then reminded him, "You can move a little closer to me. Putting aside whether your posture is tiring or not, you're very likely to be attacked by curious Water-type Pokémon."

Su Hao was startled, and the waveguide involuntarily emitted, instantly making the underwater environment clearly visible.

Several light-bodied sturgeon and a chubby snapper were eyeing him menacingly underwater.

Seeing these two bullying Pokémon that were practically troublemakers in Sword and Shield and Violet Evergarden, Su Hao involuntarily tucked in his buttocks and moved a little closer to Zhao Yunlan.

Seeing this, Zhao Yunlan chuckled and teased, taking the lead as the elder, "Those light-bodied sturgeon and the chubby slugs in the water love to welcome new faces in that way. A few years ago, one of my seniors even sang a song called 'Chrysanthemum Remnants'."

"..."

Su Hao was surprised to find that it was really as he had thought, and secretly rejoiced that he was on the back of Laplace's shell.

Laplace swam at a moderate pace, and it took them about an hour to catch a glimpse of the island in the middle of the lake against the vast horizon.

Within that hour, Su Hao saw many different types of Water-type Pokémon.

Horsea seahorse, Psyduck, sea lion, otter, water duck, etc...

It seems that Jiangcheng University's ecological environment is indeed outstanding, attracting so many different kinds of wild Pokémon to settle here.

Su Hao asked with some curiosity, "Does this lake have a name?"

Zhao Yunlan frowned and thought for a moment, then hesitated and said, "My mother said it's called Three Gods Lake, which seems to be a name that has been passed down from ancient times."

Then Zhao Yunlan said casually, "It doesn't matter what it's called. Among us students, this lake is simply called Lake!"

Accompanied by a melodious hum, Laplace was reminding them that they were gradually approaching the island's land.

The landscape of the island in the middle of the lake appeared before Su Hao.

It was a large island that resembled a fairyland on earth. The undulating terrain of the island outlined a magnificent silhouette, with rolling mountains resembling a landscape of towering peaks and flowing water.

The trees are lush and verdant, adding a vibrant touch of life to the island.

Of course, such an environment wouldn't be complete without the presence of Pokémon.

The place where Su Hao and his group landed happened to be a flower field, where colorful flowers were in full bloom, and the fragrance was refreshing.

Many Grass and Bug-type Pokémon live among flowers, exuding a leisurely and contented air.

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I went to see "The Vanished Woman" today, and I'm completely numb.

Bulbasaur.

Chapter 301 Lake Tower

e. Regarding universities.

While they can't compete with top universities like Tsinghua and Peking University right now, they are still among the top ten in the country and have great potential.

Neither Shanghai nor Beijing is suitable for this tower that will play a key role in the future storyline.

Then, now that Su Hao can rely on Tianxi to beat more than 95% of college students no matter which university he goes to, does it really matter which university he goes to?

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The wild Pokémon here were clearly very familiar with humans, showing no wariness whatsoever when they saw Su Hao and his companion approaching.

Seeing that Su Hao was staring at the Pokémon with a curious look, Zhao Yunlan said knowingly, "The Pokémon living near this flower field don't like to fight, and this is the fastest way to Lake Tower."

Zhao Yunlan pointed to a forest path: "Taking this route will allow us to avoid the territory of aggressive wild Pokémon."

Su Hao nodded and followed Zhao Yunlan.

After walking for a long time, a huge ancient building came into view.

It was a square brick tower with multiple eaves, and it looked to be at least 30 stories high.

The tower's exterior is a shade similar to magenta, a rather flamboyant color, yet the tower seems to possess a mysterious power.

After looking at it, Su Hao only glanced away for a moment. His memory of the tower's appearance faded away like ink falling into a lake.

Su Hao gasped, realizing he was contributing his own strength to combating global warming.

Wow... this tower is a bit eerie.

He looked at Zhao Yunlan, hoping he could explain what was going on.

Zhao Yunlan seemed quite familiar with the place, so what was so special about this tower that he was brought here last?

Zhao Yunlan stroked his chin and asked mysteriously, "Have you ever played games?"

Although he didn't know how this question was related to the Tower of the Lake, Su Hao still answered, "I've played it occasionally."

He has played games like Pokémon Glory, Pokémon League, and Pokémon Unite.

Zhao Yunlan made a surprising statement: "This Tower of Lakes is like a game, with 30 floors and 30 levels. You will receive a generous reward every 5 floors you pass."

Su Hao's interest was piqued, and he asked curiously, "Which floor are you on? Have you cleared it?"

Zhao Yunlan is already a senior in college, maybe he's already finished the game?

Zhao Yunlan looked embarrassed, as if he was having some difficulty speaking. He stammered, "Ninth floor..."

?

Faced with Su Hao's "you're kidding me" look, Zhao Yunlan quickly emphasized, "Don't underestimate me just because it's only nine levels. Among the senior students in this year's class, I'm already in the top five in terms of the number of levels I've cleared."

"Top five?" Su Hao frowned. Seeing Zhao Yunlan's confident expression, he didn't seem to be lying. He asked, "Speaking of the number of levels you pass, what exactly do these 30 levels test?"

"Combat effectiveness? Command ability? Or perhaps teamwork?"

Judging from Zhao Yunlan's expression of how difficult this tower is, could it be that there are gym-level Pokémon blocking the entrance on the lower levels?

Zhao Yunlan shook his head with a bitter expression, then nodded: "It's not just the battles; the content of each level is randomized, and the content is different for each person."

"For example, the first level actually tested me on math and logic problems. Do you know how much psychological trauma that caused to a muscular kid who had been practicing martial arts since childhood?"

"Six months! During those six months, I had to squeeze in extra tutoring in my academic subjects just to barely pass..."

Zhao Yunlan seemed to have found someone to confide in, and with tears streaming down his face, he complained that the tower's trials were simply inhuman... but the rewards were really tempting.

Su Hao glanced at Zhao Yunlan's slender figure, which didn't look muscular at all.

He then tentatively asked, "Uh... what's the reward?"

Judging from Zhao Yunlan's love-hate expression, the reward must be really good. Is it prepared by Jiangcheng University?

Zhao Yunlan stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then suddenly took out a Poké Ball and threw it forcefully into the sky, saying, "I'll show you in person and you'll see."

"Come out, Dolphin Man!"

With a sweet call like the sound of a flute

The air was instantly filled with moisture, like the gentle dripping of morning dew.

A seemingly harmless blue dolphin floats in the air, surrounded by layers of water.

Surrounded by layers of water curtains, a blue dolphin floats lightly half a meter in the air, looking completely harmless.

The most eye-catching feature is the white and red heart that appears when she swims in the air and exposes her abdomen.

Pokémon: Dolphin

Attribute: [Water]

Gender: Female

Feature: [All-around Transformation]

Level: [Mid-stage Professional]

Dolphin Man

Su Hao immediately noticed the extraordinary nature of this dolphin warrior.

His mid-professional level is considered excellent even among senior students, and his ability to swim in the air around the water curtain is clearly a special skill.

Su Hao hesitated and asked, "The reward is about Pokémon?"

Zhao Yunlan nodded proudly, stroking Dolphin Knight and saying, "This child is my trump card. After clearing the fifth floor of the Lake Heart Tower, her level naturally advanced to the mid-stage of the professional level."

"Even the skill of floating in the air after leaving the water is a reward, and the higher the level, the better the reward."

Zhao Yunlan's tone was half admiration and half感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, often including admiration or sighs). He remarked that such a substantial reward was already given on the fifth floor; imagine what it would be like on higher floors...

"What you say makes sense. If this tower exists, why has Jiangcheng University fallen to the bottom of the top ten?"