Trainer? I'm just an ordinary hot spring owner.

"Well, besides the meal, let's talk about business. For example, the reason I came to you is actually because I received a mission from the League to investigate the whereabouts of the Rockets members in the Kitakami Township area."

Shirona's words made Jiang Cheng's heart drop to the bottom. What he had been worried about before came true. Not only did the other party know, but she knew everything...

Chapter 210: Team Rocket is looking for me?

“Your reaction is very bland.”

Sirona held the cutlery with graceful movements.

“I thought you would be more surprised.”

Shirona curled her lips, and Jiang Cheng felt that if he was not mistaken, he seemed to see a hint of disappointment on Shirona's face?

What was she disappointed about? Wasn't she surprised by the disappointment?

"Um... Miss Sirona... It's like this, I think there may be some misunderstanding between us..." Although the evidence is now irrefutable, Jiang Cheng still wants to make an excuse.

"Just call me Zhulan"

Zhu Lan interrupted Jiang Cheng's sophistry and said with interest: "I don't think there is any misunderstanding between us. In fact, I really want to meet the "evil ghost" from Beishang Township."

She was not idle during the two days that Jiang Cheng left her out, but instead investigated Jiang Cheng's information and also had time to look up some legends about the four island gods.

After finding out what kind of person Jiang Cheng was and what he had done in Alola, Zhulan was even less anxious. She was originally entrusted to investigate Team Rocket, but now, there was no Team Rocket at all. The investigation was actually over. As for the evil spirit in Kitakami Township being taken away and the mask being gone...

After she learned the true legend of Beishang Township, she had no intention of intervening at all.

She is a champion, for sure, but she also has her own justice to enforce.

Pokémon doesn't need anyone's consent to decide who to follow or who captures Pokémon. As for the tourism economy issues in Kitakami Township, what does that have to do with me, the Sinnoh champion?

But Zhulan still wanted to meet Jiang Cheng. As a mythologist, she really wanted to meet the legendary evil ghost.

Of course there is another reason...

"Ms. Zhulan, Erguiyan is not an evil ghost. Many descriptions of her in the legends of Beishang Township are completely inconsistent with the actual situation and are full of malicious speculation." Hearing Zhulan's words, Jiang Cheng corrected her with a serious face. It doesn't matter who you are, but my baby Erguiyan will not allow you to say that to her.

"Sorry, it's my fault." Zhulan apologized decisively. It was indeed her fault first.

"Evil Spirit, is this the name of that elf?"

"Yes," Jiang Cheng nodded and shouted towards the second floor: "Yanyan!! Come here quickly!"

A small orange face poked out from the stairwell, blinking its starry eyes. Seeing Jiang Cheng waving to her, it ran downstairs and came to Jiang Cheng's side: "Boni!!"

"Ergui, this is Zhulan Champion, Sister Zhulan, this is Ergui, a very important member of my family."

Jiang Cheng deliberately put emphasis on the word "family".

"Boni-ao!" Ohana!

Eruption responded loudly.

Zhulan propped up her chin and looked at Eruption with a smile and curiosity: "What a cute child...Look at her, is she a grass-type Pokémon?"

"Yes" Jiang Cheng didn't mention the mask transformation.

"I see....."

"This way, my curiosity is satisfied." A piece of myth was completed in her hand, and Zhulan took another bite of the dish with satisfaction: "Next, let's talk about the second thing."

"You're being targeted by Team Rocket"

Jiang Cheng was stunned again. This Miss Zhulan is really something. She always comes up with new ideas for me. Every sentence she says is so important.

"Impersonating Team Rocket is indeed an interesting idea, but it will also bring you unexpected problems. While I was investigating Kitakami Township, I also noticed that another group of people were investigating you. I am very sure that they are Team Rocket," Zhulan chatted while eating.

"I don't know how they got the news, but there is no doubt that they are gradually approaching you. I came to you mainly to remind you of this."

How did they get the news? How else could they get it? Your alliance has been infiltrated like a sieve, and you still don't know how they got the news...

Jiang Cheng was secretly complaining in his heart but did not express it. He felt more solemn in his heart because he knew very well that since Zhulan came to tell him about this, it meant that Team Rocket had basically locked down his identity.

How did you do that? Wouldn't it be better if you just followed Zhulan?

It's like when the super villains in the DC universe don't know how to deal with the Justice League, they will steal Batman's plans.

Can you be smarter than a bat?

These Team Rocket members are obviously quite smart. Can you be better than the Sinnoh champion? Follow Sirona, you can't go wrong!

Being targeted by the league is a good thing, because people in the league are reasonable. But being targeted by the Rockets is hard to say, because the Rockets basically use physics.

"But you don't have to worry too much. Your personal safety won't be a big problem. According to Team Rocket's usual behavior, if they really want to deal with you, they won't wait so long. It's more likely that they want to recruit you."

"Who to recruit? Me?" Jiang Cheng was stunned, somewhat unbelievable.

My buddy used the Rockets' name to defraud people, and now they're planning to give him a formal position?

Is this world so crazy?

"Although I don't want to admit it, that Sakaki is a person who values ​​talent very much. The strength you have shown is enough for that Sakaki to extend an olive branch to you."

"so what should I do?"

"I will try to stay here for a while longer and help you drive away those Team Rocket members, but I can't delay it for too long. After all, I still need to deal with the affairs of the Sinnoh region. After I leave, I will also notify Interpol to strengthen your protection. You don't have to worry too much, just live a normal life. Although Team Rocket is large, it is not that scary. And since their main purpose is to recruit people, they will definitely not do anything excessive."

Shirona's words made Jiang Cheng feel more at ease. With Zhulan staying by his side as a bodyguard, the Cricket Rockets were like a bunch of traitors.

Jiang Cheng also became more determined to improve his own strength. After all, no one wants to have his safety in the hands of others. Only by being strong enough can one have enough confidence and margin to face various threats from the outside world.

I just don't know who the Rockets will send over...

In the Rocket Team base, Sakaki was sitting in the boss chair, gently stroking the cat boss in his arms.

The door opened, and three figures slowly walked out from the shadows and knelt on one knee.

"Boss, we are here!"

"Three" Sakaki's boss chair slowly rotated to face the three people.

"I have a very important mission for you."

Chapter 211: Team Rocket's Mission

"Important mission!?"

The three men's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and they rushed towards Sakaki at lightning speed, instantly forming a combined attack from top, middle and bottom. One of them showed his eagle claws, one of them had a fierce fist, and one of them leaned forward with a bear shoulder and a tiger leaning back.

Soon they sandwiched Sakaki in the middle, some were rubbing his shoulders, some were pounding his legs, and one of them was so powerful that it scared Cat Boss and made him jump out of Sakaki's arms. It then squeezed in and put its chin in Sakaki's palm.

"I knew that Boss Sakaki would never forget us. He was testing us before!" Musashi rubbed Sakaki's shoulders, looking like he had known it for a long time.

"That's right, Boss Sakaki is indeed wise. The previous neglect was waiting for today's important arrangement!" Kojiro gently patted Sakaki's leg to support Musashi.

God bless you, the boss finally thought of them! After chasing Imp-O to Kalos, they have been working hard to take Pikachu away, because they firmly believe that Imp-O's Pikachu is different from other Pikachus!

Even though there has been no orders from the boss, even though there has been no funding from the organization, even though they have always been beaten up by little brats, they are all fugitives from their own worlds, and Team Rocket is a place that accommodates them.

Therefore, they have to offer their loyalty to Boss Sakaki!

Now, Boss Sakaki has called them back and told them that he has an important mission for them. Doesn't this mean that Boss Sakaki has finally discovered their talents and that God has given them a great mission? Has their chance to show their abilities finally come?

"That's right, meow!"

Sakaki had a serious look on his face as he enjoyed the massage service from Musashi and Kojiro. His hand was still unconsciously stroking the cat, and he was thinking in his mind, when did I test them...what were they doing before?

Forget it, that's not important. Feeling the comfort from shoulders and legs, and the fur in the palms, Sakaki's mouth couldn't help but curl up, and he became more confident in his decision.

The Rocket Team is full of talented people. Its members and cadres are just like the chosen citizens of Florida. Each of them has a job to do. As for Musashi, Kojiro and the other two, they have never made any big mistakes but have not made any contributions since they joined the Rocket Team. If you just look at their mission reports, they are just there to get paid.

It can be said that if they were the leaders of any other organization, the trio of Musashi, Kojiro and others would be pure filler. It would be absolutely impossible for them to stay around for so long and would definitely not let them face the alliance head-on to make use of their remaining energy.

But Sakaki is different. He can remember the name of every member of Team Rocket. This is also the main reason why he was able to discover that Jiang Cheng was not a member of Team Rocket, because he had no impression of this person.

If he has no impression of someone, then that person is definitely not from Team Rocket!

As for Kojiro's trio, Sakaki naturally had some knowledge of them. After all, these three people were the ones who reported to him frequently.

Although these three of them lack combat ability, their abilities in other aspects are not bad at all. The fact that they can act independently in the region and save organizational funds to a great extent alone is already beyond 90% of the members of Team Rocket.

Only when you run a household do you know how expensive food and fuel are. Only those who become the boss will know how much those cadres can spend!

Members like these three, who are able to complete the mission with extremely low funding, are truly a breath of fresh air.

Not to mention, this natural ability to flatter others and the massage techniques that he learned from who knows where.

After experiencing the two's techniques, Sakaki became more confident that the three of them could carry out the task well.

With this method, it is absolutely possible, definitely possible!

"I don't know, Boss Sakaki, does he have any important task that requires us to do this time?" Kojiro's flattering words interrupted Sakaki's thoughts.

"Is this a plot to destroy the alliance?!"

"Are you going to cause trouble at the new convention?"

"Are you going to capture a new divine beast, meow?"

While making guesses, the three of them posed in fighting positions in front of Sakaki, fighting against the imaginary enemies in their minds.

Boss Meow had already hidden far away, probably because he felt that staying with these people would cause his intelligence to decline.

Sakaki choked several times before he calmed down. Although I think highly of you, isn't your proposal a bit too radical? A conspiracy to destroy the alliance? Have you forgotten that we are the villains?

Going to sabotage the convention? And capturing a new mythical beast? When have I ever delegated such a task to someone else?

Despite all the complaints, Sakaki still did not question his subordinates. He just said calmly: "No, it's another very important mission."

He snapped his fingers, and Boss Meow immediately understood. Under Meow Meow's extremely jealous eyes, he came up to the three people with a document in his mouth.

"This is...."

The three of them took the document and put their heads together to study it.

"A few weeks ago, the Alliance received a report from a small place called Beishang Township. The content was some trivial matters that were not worth mentioning, but there were two points..."

Sakaki held up two fingers. "First, it involves a Pokémon they call Akuma. Second, someone pretended to be a member of Team Rocket and took the Akuma away."

"What!!? How dare someone impersonate our Team Rocket!?"

"Who is so fearless? Don't worry, boss. We will tear this guy into pieces!"

"That's right, meow!"

Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, Sakaki did not explain, but continued to make arrangements: "This person pretending to be Team Rocket is a rare good seedling. This file contains his information. He is a hot spring owner who lives in Alola."

"I need you to infiltrate him and investigate what he took away from Kitakami Township. Also, if possible, try to bring that person into our Rocket Team."

"Can you do these two tasks?"

"It turns out that they want to bring some fresh blood into the Rockets."

“And we are the ones who recruit new members.”

"In this case, wouldn't we be the seniors?"

"Senior...nyan?"

The three of them gathered together, and it seemed as if they saw themselves being respectfully bowed to and called seniors by the newcomers, and invited to have tea. A bunch of pink bubbles popped up in their heads.

"If you understand, then hurry up and leave. The organization has already bought the boat tickets for you, so hurry up and leave."

"Yes! Boss!"

The three of them left excitedly, and where they couldn't see, Sakaki sighed heavily.

Chapter 212: Finding something for Zhulan to do

"Your hot spring center is really good. I have tried several hot springs before, but none of them are as good as yours."

After finishing the business talk, Zhulan leisurely visited the interior furnishings of Jiangcheng Hot Spring Center and spoke with interest.

Jiang Cheng bowed his head modestly: "You are too kind. Actually, I don't really understand how other hot springs are run, so I just put all my ideas in here..."

"Your first reaction is humility? That's indeed a very Donghuang person's reaction." Zhulan smiled and tapped the table lightly with her fingers, obviously in a good mood.

Influenced by Zhulan, Jiang Cheng felt more relaxed after the threat on his mind disappeared. He also let it go. He was afraid of Zhulan before, not only because of her strength, but also because of the fear that he would not be able to live a good life. Now that this fear has disappeared, the only threat left is Team Rocket.

Considering that he had offended Team Skull before, Jiang Cheng felt calm when Team Rocket came to him. Besides, could the person who came to Alola be a heavyweight?

Jiang Cheng didn't think he was worthy of having any strong cadres from the Rockets.