Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 103 Sally and Growlithe, Cynthia Appears

I arrived in Binhai City to start my trip, and two days have passed in the blink of an eye. A new week has begun, and this weekend is the opening ceremony of the Lily of the Valley Festival.

After putting everything else aside, Mingyou spent two days playing with Ponpo and the others in Binhai City. They swam and surfed at the beach and went to the amusement park together. Mingyou even looked much better.

There haven't been any new developments regarding the thief and the remnants of Team Galactic, mainly because he didn't pay much attention to it.

But I heard that the theft incident has attracted considerable public attention, and that a small gang of more than ten people was caught and suppressed in the last two days, which finally made them behave themselves.

However, Naruyu no longer cared about it. He was about to leave Binhai City and would return before the opening ceremony of the Suzuran Tournament. At this moment, he was at the station, waiting for the train to Nohara City to arrive...

"Have you heard? This morning, there was an incredibly skilled trainer who swept through three of Mr. Denji's teams in a row during a challenge at the Seaside Gym. The battle ended in less than three minutes. That was terrifying, bro..."

"No way! How could that be? Since Denji got back on his feet, the number of trainers who have defeated him and taken the badge can be counted on one hand. He's definitely the strongest Gym Leader in Sinnoh!"

"I heard it from a gym staff member, who happens to be a friend I often drink with. He said that the trainer's Pokémon is quite extraordinary... it's a Darkrai!"

"The legendary Nightmare God? That's ridiculous, do you believe it? I certainly don't."

"..."

Inside the waiting hall, listening to the conversations of passersby around her, Mingyou stroked her chin, also filled with curiosity.

It looks like the Lily of the Valley Conference is going to be very exciting. Ash, whom I met briefly at the Masked Festival, will also be participating. Who will win?

"I can't wait! Let's go!"

"Mmm~"

As the train arrived, Mingyou and the others boarded. Just as the train slowly pulled away, a trainer's voice suddenly rang out from the waiting room: "Thief! My Shiny Charm has been stolen!"

"Leo~"

……

Nohara City, a city nestled amidst vast wetlands.

It was originally a small town that naturally formed to protect the vast wetlands in the area, a land with abundant water resources.

The uniquely scenic wetlands are home to many water-type Pokémon that are not commonly found elsewhere, thus attracting many trainers.

For some reason, the Bad Frog has become a mascot in this city, and it can be seen everywhere. Mingyou and his friends had just left the station when they saw two Bad Frogs standing there in a daze on the street.

"Coo-caw~"

"Gambit~"

The little Snorlax walked to the side and stared blankly at the same time, even their expressions were exactly the same.

"Ha ha."

Seeing this, Mingyou couldn't help but laugh out loud, then took out her phone and snapped a picture.

In just a few days, he's already filled his Rotom phone with hundreds of photos. He's quite talented at photography; he even studied it in college in his previous life.

"Let's go, let's go to the Pokémon Center first."

They came here to help Heyue Bear fulfill his wish, but it might be difficult. After all, more than a hundred years have passed, and things have changed. Generally, a circle bear is considered to have a long life if it lives for eighty years.

The Pokémon Center is the most convenient place to get information, as it frequently hosts traveling trainers, and Nurse Joy occasionally learns interesting rumors from them...

According to the map, there was a Pokémon Center nearby, less than a kilometer from the station, and they walked there.

Looking across the street at a red-roofed building with a Poké Ball pattern and the "PC" logo, to be honest, this was Naruto's first time visiting a Pokémon Center. After all, he could usually use fruit-based dishes to help treat Pokémon.

A moment later, upon arriving at the opposite side and stepping through the Pokémon Center's main entrance, the glass doors automatically slid open to both sides, and a "ding-dong" sound came from above, informing the staff that a guest had arrived.

"Lucky~"

A large pink egg wearing a nurse's cap came up to them, waving its little hand very politely, asking if they needed any help.

Chansey: An egg-shaped Pokémon, naturally kind and gentle. It will feel good about anyone it meets from the first time, as long as they are not evil at heart.

[Chucky Egg (lv1): When used on a Peach Tree, it changes to an Egg Peach Tree. The Egg Peach fruits that grow from it have a chance to learn the following moves: Seismic Throw, Healing Bell, Aegis, and Round Up]

Seeing the card that was suddenly given to him for free, Mingyou hesitated for a moment before smiling and replying, "It's nothing, I just came in to rest for a while. You can go back to your work."

"Lucky~"

Chansey nodded and then left.

Mingyou also withdrew his gaze and scanned the Pokémon Center again. The interior decoration was all in warm colors, which looked very comfortable. There was also a sign on the side that said that any trainer who participated in the Lily of the Valley Conference could receive free Pokémon food here.

The benefits are pretty good, but there aren't many customers right now. Even Miss Joey is cleaning and isn't busy at all.

In the rest area on the left, there was a girl with a camera, who was carefully organizing photos. A white tail was sticking out next to the sofa, which should be her Pokémon.

"It's a bit deserted..."

Speaking softly, Mingyou walked towards Miss Joey and asked her about her problem.

"A bear fighting arena?"

Nurse Joy, leaning on her broom, paused slightly, her expression somewhat blank. Because the Pokémon Center was so quiet, any noise was easily heard.

The girl on the sofa stopped what she was doing, turned her head, and looked over curiously.

After a long while, Miss Joey finally spoke up: "I'm sorry, I've been working in Nohara City for five years and I've never heard of such a place nearby."

"No...?"

"Maybe I don't know. If you're really sure this place is in Nohara City, you can ask Mr. Yoshinobu, the head of the Nohara Gym. He knows everything about Nohara City."

"I understand, thank you."

Mingyou nodded slightly, still somewhat disappointed, even though she hadn't held out much hope, since the place wasn't even on the map.

Just as he was about to leave and head to the Nohara Dojo to inquire, a voice suddenly rang out from the nearby rest area: "Hey, bro~ I just heard you asking about the bear's arena?"

"Um?"

Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see that the girl on the sofa had already stood up with her camera in her hand.

She wore ripped jeans and a crop top, showcasing her perfect, tall figure. Her androgynous, delicate face was adorned with light pink eyeshadow, and her dark blue gradient short hair further enhanced her elegance. It makes one wonder just how handsome she would be if she were a boy…

Mingyou looked at the girl, about to ask a question, when she raised her camera, snapped a picture of him and Ponpo, then gave a cheerful smile, slightly raising her eyes, and said, "My name is Shali, and I'm a travel photographer. I know where that bear fighting arena you asked about is!"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Mingyou quickly stepped forward, but Shali waved her hand and said with a smile, "But why should I tell you?"

"Woof~"

As soon as Sally finished speaking, a bark rang out, and a Growlithe suddenly appeared from beside the sofa. However, compared to a normal Growlithe, this one had longer and thicker fur, looked very warm, and had a sharp antenna on its head!

[Growlithe (Emerald Form): A sentry Pokémon. Unlike regular Growlithe, it is more wild, but it is even willing to give its life for those it trusts. Gaining its trust is difficult and requires a considerable amount of time spent together.]

"A rare Pokémon has appeared..."

Mingyou looked on with curiosity, and then Shali continued her previous words with a laugh.

"Haha, don't mind me, I was just joking. I'm just curious why you're asking about the bear's arena. Most people don't know about this place nowadays."

"This is because..."

Just as Mingyou was about to reveal the truth about Rusturdy, she suddenly realized that it would be too foolish to just say it out loud. Rusturdy is not an ordinary Pokémon, so it's better not to reveal its identity.

So he started thinking of an excuse, but just then, the doors of the Pokémon Center opened again, and a tall figure slowly walked in, calling out softly, "Sorry, something came up on the way and I was delayed for a while. Have you been waiting for me long?"

"I understand, you're the champion now, aren't you? Let's go, Sister Zhulan."

Shali responded with a smile and then walked past. Mingyou, who was still thinking of an excuse, didn't notice at all, but belatedly realized that her gaze gradually became blank and she turned to look at the closed door.

"Who did she just call out to? Sister Cabbage?"

……

(End of this chapter)