Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 249 Reencounter with Sister Cabbage, Don't Eat Too Much Ice Cream (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

On the sea, a flock of long-winged gulls spread their wings and soared, their white feathers shimmering like snowflakes in the bright sunlight, cutting through the waves and riding the wind into the sky.

The roaring whales surfaced in an orderly fashion, cheering and jumping for joy. The next moment, a spectacular column of water appeared on the blue sea.

From afar, it resembles a sea fountain, while simultaneously emitting a sound as loud as a train whistle. The swirling waves cause the light, floating creatures on the surface to drift away into the distance...

This is Ripple Town in East Unova, a renowned summer resort in the entire Unova region and the closest town to Blueberry Academy.

On weekends and holidays, students from the Blueberry Academy can often be seen in some trading areas and entertainment venues in the town.

However, it is not yet the holiday season, but even so, many tourists still come and create a beautiful scene on the beach.

Mingyou and Pengpeng came out of the airport together. As soon as they stepped out of the gate, a picturesque coastal landscape came into view. The atmosphere of a tropical resort was overwhelming and intoxicating.

"Mmm~"

It's the ocean~

Ponpo raised her hands and ran happily to the railing to gaze at the distant sea view.

Although I went to the beach with everyone in Binhai City last year, the weather was already cool then, so I didn't fully enjoy the fun of playing at the beach.

I had planned to go to the beach when I visited Niangguang City last time, but there were just too many people there. Both beaches were completely full, and there were events being held, so there wasn't much of a chance to play in the water.

So this time...

Seeing Ponpo's anticipation, Mingyou walked up to the railing, gently stroked its head, and chuckled, "It's not peak tourist season yet. Let's invite Xiaozhao and the others to come and play together in a few days."

"Mmm~"

"Mengmeng?"

Zhenyi suddenly appeared. I've been hearing the name "Xiaozhao" a lot lately, so what kind of person is he?

"Um... family."

Mingyou gave a soft "hmm" and responded with a smile.

"Mengmeng..."

Another strange family member has appeared. If you don't agree with them, then it doesn't count!

The requirements for wing-shaped engines are quite strict...

Then they left the airport together by car and headed to town. The open class was this Friday, which was several days away. They came a few days early to familiarize themselves with the environment in the Blueberry Academy's ecological dome and also to explore the Blueberry Academy more.

All the formalities had been completed. He did not inform Xiao Zhao and the others about his formation, and even deliberately asked the school to conceal his name, all in order to give them a surprise.

Next, we'll head straight to the dock and then to Blueberry Academy. We've come all this way and will have to adjust to the time difference, but we'll rest after we arrive at our destination. I wonder what the temporary dormitory will be like.

Full of anticipation, Mingyou imagined what might happen next, while Pengpeng leaned against the car window, gazing at the coastal scenery, completely absorbed in it.

But just then, the taxi they were in suddenly braked hard, followed by a loud bang, as if it had hit something, pulling him back to reality. He was almost thrown out by the inertia.

Thank goodness I was wearing my seatbelt...

While secretly relieved, he reached out to steady Ponpo, who hadn't settled properly, and looked up ahead, asking, "What happened? A car accident..."

Before he could finish asking, the hot-tempered driver had already rolled up his sleeves, jumped out of the car, and started chatting amicably with the other driver. The accident was caused by the trainer on the other side riding his not-yet-skilled Buffalo, which was running around aimlessly and accidentally crashing into the car.

"this……"

There was nothing Mingyou could do; she was exhausted and didn't have time to waste, so she got off the bus.

Anyway, it's not too far from the dock. Since you can ride Pokémon here, you can ride a Deerclops and follow the Rotom navigation on your phone.

After talking to the driver, although he said he wouldn't charge if I didn't get to the destination, I still paid him a portion. I was just unlucky and there was nothing I could do. Besides, the car looked pretty badly damaged, so I figured it would cost a lot of money.

Then he released the horned deer from the strange sphere and was about to ride it away when suddenly a slightly serious voice came slowly from the roadside.

"Since it's a Pokémon you've only recently caught, the most important thing isn't how to use it, but rather building a bond with it. As a trainer, you must always remember that Pokémon aren't your tools, but companions who will grow alongside you!"

"Um?"

Upon hearing the voice, Mingyou subconsciously looked over. These words seemed to be spoken to the trainer riding the Buffalo with the Exploding Head, but the voice seemed familiar.

Looking towards the sound, he saw a blonde woman wearing sunglasses and a sun hat. She was dressed in a blue shirt and tight jeans, which perfectly showcased her figure. She had a unique temperament, and her hairstyle that covered one eye reminded him of someone he knew.

No...this seems to be it all along!

"bamboo……"

Mingyou was surprised and was about to greet the other party when Zhulan, knowing that he had been recognized, did not immediately reveal his identity, but only told him not to make a fuss.

"Shh!"

"..."

Mingyou quickly realized that if passersby knew that this was Champion Zhulan, it would definitely cause a commotion, so it was better to remain silent.

Standing beside Zhu Lan, a blonde girl in a white long dress, whose demeanor and attire were noticeably more elegant and noble, lightly traced her red lips with her finger after noticing Ming You, and softly asked, "Oh my~ Is this boy you've never seen before your friend?"

Before Zhu Lan could respond, she lightly licked the ice cream in her hand, glanced at Ming You with a slightly haughty look, and continued, "Whether you're friends or not, it's better to keep your distance from us in public."

"..."

Naruyu remained silent, but she recognized the other person's identity. The blonde girl who could buy ice cream on the roadside like sisters with Chikuran could probably only be one of the Unova Four Heavenly Kings, Gadriya.

Zhu Lan shook her head and rubbed her forehead at what Jia Deliya had just said. After all, this girl was a pampered young lady and a superpowered person. She would only lower her stance when she was with her.

The two of them happened to have some free time today, so they went out shopping together and came here. They saw an ice cream stand and bought some. She stayed there for an hour, but before she could decide which flavor to buy, she was drawn to the scene of a car accident not far away.

What was even more unexpected was that she bumped into Mingyou getting out of the car that had been in an accident. At first, she thought she had mistaken him for someone else, thinking it was too much of a coincidence. But when she saw Pengpeng next to him, she realized that he was indeed her...

Neither party revealed the other's identity, and Officer Jenny quickly took over the traffic case. As for the outcome, that was no longer Mingyou's concern.

He wasn't in a hurry to get to the dock, and since he had the rare opportunity to meet Zhu Lan, he naturally wanted to have a good chat with her.

After leaving the scene of the car accident, Zhu Lan lightly tossed her hair, took off her sunglasses to reveal her bright platinum eyes, and smiled at Ming You: "Long time no see, I didn't expect to run into you here."

"It's quite a coincidence, I was surprised too."

"Mmm~"

Ponpo waved and greeted them.

Upon seeing Pengpeng, Zhulan chuckled softly.

Anyone who has followed the news in Kitakami Township now recognizes this as a rare Pokémon called Pummel, including her. So, after reaching out to stroke Pummel's head, she softly said, "So cute~ Want some ice cream?"

"Mmm~"

Seeing that Zhu Lan was about to take Peng Peng to buy ice cream, Ming You immediately felt embarrassed and hurriedly stepped forward, saying awkwardly, "Let's choose it ourselves."

"..."

Watching the two interact so familiarly, Gadriya, left isolated to the side, stared blankly at her beady eyes and continued licking her ice cream. She had lost count of how many she had eaten; it seemed she had been eating it ever since Orchid brought her here.

After Mingyou helped them choose, everyone now had an ice cream in their hands and walked along the road. Through conversation, Zhulan also understood the other party's purpose.

"I see. You're going to Blueberry Academy to give an open class. By the way, Sally works as a photographer there now. If you see her there, please say hello for me."

"Sister Sally? No problem."

Mingyou smiled and nodded, then asked curiously, "By the way, what's Cynthia doing here? Don't you have anything to take care of in Sinnoh?"

"The World Junior Championships will be held next month in Longmu Town, which is not far from Lianyi Town. I am here as a special guest. I also have some personal matters to attend to, so I came half a month early. I will also be going to Liyong City in a few days."

"The World Championships..."

Mingyou murmured softly, then asked curiously, "By the way, is there an age limit for participating?"

"You can be under 18 years old. Do you want to participate? The registration deadline is still a long way off. If you want to go, you can register online."

"Then I'll sign up later. Since I'm already here, I should definitely give it a try."

Mingyou didn't really want to go there for fun; rather, he wanted to take Garchomp and Riolu there to challenge some opponents like that and improve their combat experience.

Hearing him say he wanted to go, Gadriya, walking beside Zhulan, smiled slightly, her eyes seemingly sleepy, and said lazily, "This isn't farming. Can you really handle a battle? Don't make a fool of yourself."

"It doesn't matter, as long as we have faith in Pokémon, that's all that matters. As for winning or losing, it doesn't affect us at all... Hmm? What's wrong?"

Before Mingyou could finish answering, she suddenly noticed that the previously languid-looking Gadria now looked uncomfortable and was sweating profusely.

She could only force herself not to cover her stomach with her hands, gritting her teeth to maintain her elegant and noble young lady persona, but her heart was filled with regret.

"Oh no, I ate too much ice cream..."

……

(End of this chapter)