Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

The ball landed on the grass and bounced twice.

Then it started shaking.

a bit.

Xiaoxia held her breath.

Two times.

Hanako clenched her fingers.

Three times.

"Click".

The field game quieted down.

Xiaoxia felt her heart sink back into her stomach.

"You...you caught them?"

Her voice was still trembling slightly.

Hanako let out a long breath, a thin layer of sweat appearing on her forehead.

Jiang Chuan walked over, bent down and picked up the field ball, then tapped it with his fingertip to check the panel.

[Pokémon: Tauros]

【Attribute: Normal】

[Level: lv40 (Quasi-Gym Level)]

[Potential: Near-King Level]

[Special Ability: The additional effects of a move disappear, allowing the move to be executed with increased power.]

[Skills: Horn Charge, Malicious Pursuit, Mind Blast, Raging Bull, etc.]

【Items to bring: None】

[Special Enhancement: None]

Quasi-King level.

It's definitely a whole level better than those dojo-level dogs I just caught.

Moreover, the capture level is 40, which is quite considerable, making it a ready-made combat force.

After a little time to build up intimacy and get to know each other, you can immediately jump into actual combat.

Its characteristic is "forced".

This trait is a perfect match for Tauros, a Pokémon known for its aggressive nature.

Do not add any special effects to your moves.

All I need is pure power.

A sudden outburst.

The strongest impact.

One strike decides the outcome.

Jiang Chuan weighed the ball in his hand and a smile crept onto his face.

Row.

This is the only option.

A very good mid-game transitional force.

Xiaoxia ran over with a "thump thump thump" sound, moved closer to Jiang Chuan, looked up at him, and her eyes shone like stars.

"How did you know there would be such a powerful Tauros here? You weren't in a hurry to let the others run past, but you waited for this one."

"It's a premonition."

Jiang Chuan spoke of it casually.

"Your prediction was incredibly accurate..."

"Alright." Jiang Chuan patted his pocket, then took out his fishing rod, ready to tackle the Dratini: "Let's go, next area!"

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up as soon as she saw Jiang Chuan take out the fishing rod.

She suddenly leaned in close, her head almost touching Jiang Chuan's arm.

"Hey, Jiang Chuan, are you going fishing?"

Jiang Chuan twirled the fishing rod in his hand and nodded.

"Okay, let's go to the next area."

"Very good!"

Xiaoxia was so excited she almost jumped up on the spot, clenching her fists and shaking them in front of her chest.

"Finally, I've reached my area of ​​expertise!"

"Let me tell you, Jiang Chuan, there are so many intricacies to fishing. You have to choose the right thickness of fishing line, the right size hook, and different bait for different types of Pokémon. There's a lot to it."

Xiaoxia counted on her fingers as she walked, getting more and more excited as she talked.

"Back in Cerulean City, I could sit by the water all day and catch fish that would line up in rows. They weren't exactly top-tier, though... but that's because there aren't many good fish around Cerulean City to begin with!"

Hanako walked beside her, tilting her head slightly as she looked at Kasumi, a faint smile on her lips.

"Xiaoxia is really interested in fishing."

"Of course!"

Xiaoxia turned around, walked backwards, faced Hanako and Jiangchuan, and gestured with her hands to indicate her name.

"Imagine you sitting there, the water is calm and still, and suddenly your fishing rod dips, you pull hard, and a Pokémon bursts out of the water—that feeling is just amazing, isn't it!"

As she spoke, her eyes became dreamy.

"Besides, good Water-type Pokémon are incredibly powerful in battle, especially at our Cerulean Gym..."

Xiaoxia paused for a moment, a slightly unnatural expression flashing across her face. The current state of Hua Lan Dojo was not good.

"Ahem, anyway, I'm a professional!"

Hanako smiled gently, not pressing for details that would embarrass Xia.

Jiang Chuan walked ahead, listening to Xiaoxia chattering incessantly behind him, a slight smile playing on his lips, without interrupting.

The three walked for a while.

We passed the first body of water.

This is a medium-sized pond in the wilderness area. A few lotus leaves float on the surface, and several goldfish swim slowly in the water, occasionally blowing out a string of bubbles.

Xiaoxia stopped and bent down to look into the water.

"Hey, Jiangchuan, this place is pretty good! Look, there are goldfish over there. Maybe there are some other good things hiding underwater."

Jiang Chuan didn't stop.

"Walk."

"Huh?"

Xiaoxia was stunned for a moment, then quickly jogged to catch up.

"Aren't you going to fish here? This pond looks quite nice."

"Not here."

Jiang Chuan didn't even turn his head.

Xiaoxia glanced back at the pool, pouted a little regretfully, but still obediently followed.

We walked for a while longer.

This time we passed by an even larger lake.

The lake was wide, and when the wind blew, it created ripples on the surface. Several Psyducks sat on the shore, staring blankly into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.

In the middle of the lake, you can see several mosquito tadpoles swimming quickly, leaving white streaks in the water.

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up again.

"Here! Jiang Chuan, look here! This lake is huge! There must be lots of Water-type Pokémon in it! Maybe even a Goldeen!"

She tugged at Jiang Chuan's sleeve.

"Shall we fish here? This place looks perfect for fishing."

Jiang Chuan glanced at the lake.

"no."

"Not working again?"

Xiaoxia pouted, looking completely bewildered.

"This lake looks so nice, the water is clear, and there are lots of Pokémon. What are you even looking for?"

"Not good enough."

Jiang Chuan said, and continued walking forward.

Xiaoxia stood there, watching Jiang Chuan's back, then looked at Hua Zi.

"Hanako-nee, what do you think he's trying to catch?"

Hanako thought for a moment, then gently shook her head.

"I'm not entirely sure either, but Jiang Chuan definitely has his own reasons."

Xiaoxia sighed and jogged after him.

The third body of water.

The fourth body of water.

The fifth piece.

Along the way, Xiaoxia went from initial excitement to later confusion, and now she is completely bewildered.

Because every body of water that Jiang Chuan passed by seemed quite nice to her.

Some waters are clear, some are lush with aquatic plants, and some you can clearly see Pokémon moving around in them.

But Jiang Chuan didn't stop at any of them.

And what's even more deadly is...

They are now heading up the mountain.

Xiaoxia looked up at the mountain road ahead, then looked down at the fishing rod in Jiang Chuan's hand, a huge question mark popping into her mind.

She quickened her pace to Jiang Chuan's side, tilting her head and frowning.

"Hey, Jiang Chuan."

"Um?"

Xiaoxia pointed to the fishing rod in his hand, and then to the mountain path under her feet.

"Why are you heading up the mountain with a fishing rod?"

Her tone was full of confusion.

"Aren't we going fishing?"

Jiang Chuan glanced at her, a hint of a smile in his eyes.

"We're going fishing."

"Shouldn't you go fishing near the water?"

Xiaoxia pointed in the direction down the mountain.

"Look at those lakes we just passed, aren't they all better than going up the mountain? How could there possibly be fish on the mountain!"

Jiang Chuan smiled.

"You'll find out once you follow along."

"You're keeping us in suspense again!"

Xiaoxia pouted, her cheeks puffed out.

She turned to look at Hanako and began to mutter to herself.

"Hanako-nee, do you think Jiang Chuan is using his superpowers too much? Is something wrong here?"

As Xiaoxia spoke, she pointed to her head with her finger: "Going fishing up the mountain?"

Hanako blinked.

"Ah, the brain?"

Upon hearing this, Hanako's expression turned serious, her brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of worry flashed in her eyes.

He silently began to make plans in his mind.

When she was shopping in Rainbow City last time, she saw a shop that specialized in selling medicinal herbs.

It contained ginkgo, walnuts, and several other medicinal herbs that she didn't recognize. The auntie in the shop said that these could all improve brain function.

Or should we buy more later?

Make them into small snacks and bring them along, so that Jiang Chuan can eat a few pieces every day?

Or make soup?

Yes, soup is the best.

Her mother once said that soup is the most nourishing.

Hanako had already mentally prepared a detailed menu, ready to implement it once she got back.

Jiang Chuan walked ahead, hearing all the whispers behind him clearly.

He shook his head somewhat helplessly, but the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Forget it.

Let them talk.

The mountain path gradually narrowed, and more and more trees appeared on both sides. Their intertwined branches and leaves blocked most of the sunlight, leaving only a few dappled spots of light scattered on the ground.

The air became cool, carrying a scent of plants and earth.

Xiaoxia's forehead was covered in a thin layer of sweat from climbing. She fanned herself with her hand, and her collar was slightly open, revealing a small patch of fair skin below her collarbone.

Sweat trickled down his neck, slipping into his collar and leaving a glistening trail.

"How much further..." Xiaoxia asked, panting.

"Soon."

Jiang Chuan pushed aside a tree branch in front of him and stopped walking.

The scene before me suddenly opened up.

The trees formed a natural barrier, closing in from behind and in front.

It is a lake.

A lake hidden in the mountains.

The lake is surrounded by mountains, forming a natural valley, as if it were being carefully held in someone's hands.

Quiet.

It's so beautiful it doesn't seem real.

Xiaoxia stood behind Jiang Chuan, her mouth slowly opening.

Hanako was stunned, her eyes reflecting the golden light on the lake.

"This...this mountain actually has such a large lake?"

Xiaoxia's voice was filled with obvious disbelief.

"I give up."

Xiaoxia turned to look at Jiang Chuan, her expression complex.

How did you know there was a lake here?

Jiang Chuan didn't answer the question; he simply walked to the lakeside and took the fishing rod off his shoulder.

Xiaoxia glanced at the lake again, and a new question popped into her mind.

"But Jiang Chuan."

"Um?"

"This lake is beautiful, but it is, after all, a lake in the mountains."

Xiaoxia pointed to the lake.

"Are there really fish in the big lakes in the mountains?"

She tilted her head, her face clearly saying "I have serious doubts."

"Think about it, this is a mountain. Water-type Pokémon can't climb mountains. Even if they could, they'd probably just be some very ordinary little fish and shrimp."

Hanako nodded slightly beside her, though she didn't say anything, her eyes also showing the same question.

Jiang Chuan stood by the lake, cast the fishing line, and moved slowly and deliberately.

He listened to Xiaoxia's words and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"It's not about the depth of the water."

He looked up, his gaze falling on the golden halo on the lake's surface.

"Where there is a dragon, there is a spirit."

Xiaoxia blinked.

Hanako blinked.

The two people looked at each other.

Xiaoxia's mouth opened and closed, then closed and opened again.

Then she turned around, her back to Jiang Chuan, and whispered very softly in Hanako's ear.

"Hanako-nee, it's oh no, he's really starting to talk nonsense."

Hanako truly believed Kasumi's words this time, and a nervous expression appeared on her face.

"Then...then I'll go find something to boost my brain first thing tomorrow morning. I remember there's a kind of blackfish in the Kanto region that's especially good for brain when stewed in soup."

"Yes, yes, and walnuts too, let him eat them as snacks."

Xiaoxia nodded vigorously.

"I heard there's a herb that you can steep in water and drink, but it tastes a bit bitter. But you have to drink it even if it's bitter, it's better than ruining your brain."

The two huddled together, chattering away about the treatment plan, becoming more and more serious as they talked, as if Jiang Chuan was already terminally ill.

Jiang Chuan heard everything clearly on the other end. He couldn't hold back any longer, so he chuckled and shook his head.

Forget it.

I'll ignore them.

He took out a small cloth bag from his bag, opened the bag, and inside was a mixed feed that Hanako had specially prepared in Rainbow City.

This recipe was learned on the feed street in Rainbow City. Hanako spent a whole day visiting all the old shops on that street, learning a little bit here and a little bit there, and finally tried to formulate it herself.

The team's Pokémon received unanimous praise.

Jiang Chuan grabbed a handful of feed, rubbed it between his fingers, and smelled it.

It does smell good.

He opened his palm and evenly scattered a handful of feed onto the water in front of him.

Feed fell into the water, splashing up tiny ripples, and a faint fragrance spread in the air.

After Jiang Chuan scattered the second handful of feed, he sat down by the lake.

He set up the fishing rod and let the fishing line sink into the water.

Then, deep within his consciousness, the power of waveguides seemed to have been switched on, and began to spread outwards.

He adjusted the frequency band.

Different Pokémon have different waveguide frequency bands.

Fighting-type is the toughest, Ghost-type is the most elusive, and Water-type has a flowing quality.

The waveguides of the Dragon series carry a special kind of "weight".

It's hard to describe the feeling; it's like hearing a deep, resonant syllable that vibrates the air amidst a cacophony of sounds.

Jiang Chuan adjusted the frequency band to the Dragon series frequency band.

Then wait patiently.

The waveguide force slowly swept across the lake water.

The aquatic plants at the bottom of the lake swayed gently.

A few goldfish swam by slowly.

A carp was darting in and out of the cracks in the rocks.

They are all ordinary waveguides.

Weak, scattered, nothing special.

then.

Jiang Chuan's brow twitched slightly.

coming.

Two waveguides.

About forty meters to his left, in water about ten meters deep.

One big and one small.

The larger waveguide is steady and powerful, exuding a mature sense of strength.

The smaller one is more agile, like a leaping flame, very lively.

Jiang Chuan's smile deepened slightly.

coming!

.....................

underwater.

The Hakkarosaurus was lazily coiled among the water plants, its long body swaying gently with the ripples.

It was in a good mood today. The sunlight was shining into the water at a particularly good angle this morning, making the bottom of the water feel warm and cozy. It took a comfortable nap.

But just now...

A delicious aroma wafted over.

That smell.

Hakron has lived for so long and has never smelled anything like this before.

It doesn't taste like seaweed, it doesn't taste like small fish, it doesn't taste like any of the food it has eaten.

The fragrance was absolutely amazing; Hakron doesn't know how to describe it.

All it knows is that its body reacts faster than its brain.

It has already swum away.

Beside it, a tiny dwarf dragon was nervously watching its mother.

This miniature dragon was several sizes smaller than a Hakkarosaurus, with a slender body and a white belly that shimmered slightly in the water. Its eyes were large and round, filled with alertness.

"Mother!"

The dwarf dragon's voice is soft and carries far in the water.

"Don't go!"

It swam up to the dragon and blocked its mother's path.

"This is a temptation for humans!"