Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 171 Ponpo is a girl, she can't enter the men's hot spring (Seeking monthly votes)

Uri couldn't believe his eyes as he looked at the demon he had always loved... the demon who, like him, had been isolated by others... the demon so powerful that it had single-handedly fought three Hoban...

At this moment, she's standing intimately with other men like a fragile little girl, and she even has her own trainer...

This kind of thing... I don't want this kind of thing!

Wu Li sat down on the ground again. He couldn't understand why he, who loved ghosts so much, had never given up searching for them all these years.

After all that effort, I finally saw a ghost for the first time, and it was like this...

Because Ponpon usually goes back to rest very late, and spends the rest of the time picking up trash and looking for food outside, or staring blankly at a family of mice living a cozy life. But if someone appears, it will deliberately hide out of fear so that no one can find it.

"Hmm?"

Hearing the sound, Ponpo turned around and looked. Her curious gaze met Wu Li's almost collapsing eyes. But it was these innocent eyes that made Wu Li freeze in place.

At this moment, he seemed to truly understand what Mingyou had said. The power of the demon was not as strong as he had imagined, but it was indeed like him, an object that was not understood by others.

"That's why I'm saying... your viewpoint is wrong. I'm Ponpo's trainer and also its family member. I know this child's personality better than anyone!"

Mingyou's tone instantly turned serious. She gently stroked Ponpo's head and continued, "If you want to put yourself in the shoes of that powerful demon in the story, then I can only tell you that the story about Ponpo in Kitakami Township is all fake!"

"What!?"

Wu Li suddenly raised his head.

"He's right!"

Just then, Xuezhong suddenly arrived at the scene. Grandpa had come specifically after hearing about the battle between A Li and Mingyou, but he was a step too late.

Xuezhong came to the two of them, and after seeing Egui Peng with his own eyes, he was also very surprised.

He originally didn't intend to reveal the truth, because he knew the siblings' personalities well and knew that A-Li especially liked ghosts...

But telling the truth would mean cutting off a vital economic source that attracts tourists to Beishang Township to see the legend of Baoban. He was very worried that the siblings would be in danger, just like their ancestors hundreds of years ago.

"You guys come back with me first..."

Xuezhong looked at the siblings and decided that he would tell them the truth when he got back, as it would be dangerous to say it in front of so many people.

But Mingyou didn't care about any of that. She said calmly, "Just tell the truth right here, Uncle. Don't worry about any repercussions. I believe that no tourist who came here for the legend wants to be deceived, right?"

really……

The tourists who had not yet dispersed were all very interested in the truth they were telling.

Mingyou continued, "I'll take full responsibility for the consequences, Uncle, just tell me!"

"Well... okay then."

Xuezhong knew that the other party wanted to clear Egui Peng's name, but since things had come to this point, he could only hope that nothing would happen to the other party in Beishang Township.

So when he agreed to tell the truth, Mingyou looked at Qishu, who was still holding onto Ponpo tightly, and asked, "Ms. Qishu, could you please do a live stream?"

"Hehe~ Of course, no problem!"

Qi Shu got up, took the live streaming equipment from his assistant, and started a live broadcast. Xue Zhong then began to tell the truth about hundreds of years ago.

The true history is completely opposite to the legend, which is basically the same as the story that Mingyou knows. However, the only difference is the origin of the three treasure companions.

Although Xuezhong's story mentions that the three companions came from a distant region after hearing about the mask...

But how could a place like Beishang Township, which is considered remote even today, have spread to other regions hundreds of years ago?

He couldn't help but wonder, since even Ponpo and his companions got lost in the deep mountains and forests before finding Beishang Township, then what about the three precious companions?

Mingyou paid a little attention to the issue, but didn't care too much. After all, the three companions had been dead for hundreds of years and didn't even have the qualifications to fight Lao Da in a resurrection match. Mentioning these guys would only make people angry...

After learning the truth, all the tourists present were extremely angry, which is the normal reaction a person should have: sympathy for the tragic experience and anger at the person who did the unforgivable thing.

"That's too much!"

Danyu gritted her teeth in anger. Although this happened hundreds of years ago, she felt ashamed that Beishang Township was distorting the truth and presenting it as traditional culture. She used to believe in this legend and even hated ghosts, but now…

She looked at Ponpo and, without the slightest hesitation, apologized for having once believed the story and hated ghosts.

"Hmm..."

Looking at her apology, Ponpo's mouth opened slightly, and she stood there stunned, feeling a mix of emotions she couldn't describe. After suffering so many years of injustice, finally someone apologized to her on this day...

After glancing up at Mingyou, Ponpo walked forward and stood in front of Danyu, happily swaying her body. This adorable gesture made Danyu cover her mouth again, her eyes sparkling.

"So, the wicked Poon likes me!"

She hugged Pengpeng tightly, then looked at Wuli, who had learned the truth not far away, and called out, "Ali, come here too."

"I……"

Wu Li placed his hands on his chest, but his eyes were somewhat evasive, completely lacking the imposing aura he had before the battle. In particular, when he glanced at Ming You and E Gui Peng, there was a hint of envy in his eyes.

Everyone else is popular, except him...

After a long silence, he finally started walking towards them. Just as Danyu was feeling happy for her brother's recovery, Wuli ran right past them and left the North Center.

"Ah Li!"

Danyu snapped out of her daze and was about to chase after him when Mingyou put her hand on her shoulder: "Don't push the child too hard. Excessive concern is not a good thing. Give him some time to calm down."

"I'll go back and check on the situation."

Xuezhong finished speaking and then left. Wuli seemed to listen to his grandfather more...

As the two left, the North-South Center gradually became quieter. Some of the tourists who had been standing up for the wronged earlier had disappeared, leaving only a few female tourists who wanted to take photos with Ponpo.

Ponpo didn't refuse; it was overjoyed! It was truly happy today...

Mingyou breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had brought all the trouble upon himself, he was now capable of resolving it.

At this moment, Xiao Zhao came over with the recovered Garchomp, ready to treat Riolu's injuries. After gently touching Riolu, she looked at Mingyou, who had also squatted down, and said with a smile, "You were really cool just now, very responsible."

"It's all thanks to you. I can't call you Sister Xiaozhao anymore, I have to call you Teacher Xiaozhao... I never thought my first lesson in this world would be taught by you."

"The way you're saying that... makes it sound like it's all my doing."

Xiao Zhao gently raised her eyes and glanced at him with feigned resentment. At this moment, Qi Shu, who had just finished his live stream, stood to the side as if he had discovered some secret.

But instead of saying it right away, she asked, "Would you like to go to the hot springs together? Qishu has the whole place to themselves today, so you don't have to pay. Consider it a little gift for Ponpo~"

"You're treating? Of course, no problem!"

It's foolish not to take advantage of a good deal!

Naruto herself had never been to a hot spring before, so she took her Pokémon along this time to help relieve the fatigue after battles.

As for other matters, we'll deal with them after we finish soaking in the hot springs. I'm sure the staff will be coming to look for him soon, so let them worry for a while. I'm not afraid of them anyway.

"I've never soaked in the hot springs here before. I wonder if there are any Snorlax sleeping in there?"

Xiao Zhao had a persistent feeling that Snorlax would spawn at the hot springs in winter, perhaps a memory from the past. She then looked at Dan Yu and said, "Want to come along? I've been worried about A Li these past few days. You look thinner. It's better for you to relax. A Li should be able to cheer up soon."

"Hmm... okay then!"

Danyu knew she had nothing to do and could only wait, so she might as well go to a hot spring to pass the time.

The group then set off together. There were flying taxis nearby that could take them directly to the hot springs near the mountaintop. The hot springs were usually crowded at night, but less so during the day, so this time of day was perfect.

As you ride in a flying taxi, the panoramic view of the snow-covered Ghost Mountain unfolds before your eyes.

The pristine snow-capped peaks gleamed under the sunlight, majestic and magnificent, like a pure and sacred white painting. The dazzling crystalline energy surrounding them added even more color to this scene.

They soon arrived near the hot springs, which were all natural hot springs, and occasionally wild Pokémon would appear to rest in them.

Although people passed by from time to time, there was no queue at the moment, and they easily walked in. The interior was decorated in a very traditional Japanese style, and the hot springs were separated by partitions.

Feeling the temperature inside, Mingyou asked curiously, "Is it a mixed-gender bath?"

Upon hearing this, Dan Yu's expression instantly changed, and she shouted, "What are you up to?!"

"Um... I was just asking out of curiosity."

Mingyou was startled by her reaction. She was just asking out of curiosity, and besides, she didn't want to go to a mixed-gender bath, as it would be very awkward in every sense of the word.

At this moment, Qi Shu waved his hand and replied with a smile, "Don't worry, although there is a mixed-gender bath, I haven't booked the whole place. But if you want to come over, boss, that's fine too~ Hehe~ Just kidding, don't make that speechless face!"

"..."

Mingyou shook her head helplessly and decided to take Ponpon and the others to the hot springs to relax.

But as he led Ponpo away, Xiaozhao suddenly called out to stop him: "Wait!"

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Hearing the other person's serious tone, Mingyou turned around in confusion, only to see Xiaozhao standing with her hands on her hips, her tone becoming more forceful as she shouted, "Ponpon is a girl, how can she go with you to the men's bath!"

"what?"

"Hmm?"

……

(End of this chapter)