Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 267 Let's go participate in the World Youth Championship (Seeking monthly votes)

Having heard that the students of the Alliance Club were forming a group to search for Meloetta, and that they were skipping their weekend training, Uri, as the club president, inquired about it and came here to find Du Ruo and the others.

But unexpectedly...

"Mingyou! What brings you here!"

He ran up to her excitedly, which made Nali immediately look like a defeated dog, as if she wasn't as attractive as a man.

Seeing him approach, Mingyou smiled and explained about the open class. It seemed that the other party was too busy and had not heard that she had arrived.

"I see. I was mentoring new members in my club yesterday and didn't hear anything about you. It's a pity my sister wasn't here. She called me yesterday and said she probably won't be back until before school breaks."

Wu Li felt a little regretful. It would have been better if his sister had been here at this time, so that they could finally reunite outside Beishang Township.

Seeing his expression, Xiao Zhao smiled and said, "It's okay. Even after the open class ends, Mingyou will stay with us until the holidays."

"Really? That's great!"

"Even my personality changes after seeing my friends..."

Du Ruo smiled calmly, noticing the change in Wu Li's attitude after seeing Ming You, which was completely different from his usual interactions with them. This is what friends are like. As for these people, they can only be considered classmates, right?

But Wu Li heard his mutterings and turned around, bringing up the matter of organizing club activities without permission in an annoyed manner.

Clearly, the two didn't get along...

However, now that Wu Li has arrived, the three of them have no choice but to leave, and the club activity has come to an end. The weekend at the Alliance Club is not easy; they still have to return to their posts and face the students who come to challenge them.

Seeing the group leave, Mingyou smiled helplessly: "You guys from the Alliance are really belligerent. We've only been here a few days and we've already been challenged several times."

"This kind of thing is normal here, but I have something to do right now, let's talk again tonight!"

Wu Li was only looking for Du Ruo and the others, so meeting Ming You was a pleasant surprise. It had been a long time since he had seen her, and she seemed to have become even stronger, so he definitely wanted to have a spar.

Seeing that he was about to leave, Mingyou noticed the earlier discord between Wuli and Duruo and asked with a smile, "Do you have a conflict with him?"

"Not really... but he is a former champion after all. After I studied and countered his tactics, he was a little resentful. Besides, I am now the club president, and he, as a club officer, is slacking off every day, which is giving me a headache."

"I see... But I can give you an idea!"

"Um?"

"Go and print his grandfather Shaka's picture on his clothes. I think he's quite afraid of Shaka. That way, he won't be so annoyed with you anymore."

Mingyou is always up to some crazy things, and Xiaozhao can't stand it anymore. "Are you sure this method will work?" Du Ruo has that kind of personality; she doesn't listen to anyone and is completely unruly.

But Wu Li believed Ming You's words wholeheartedly, feeling that it might actually be feasible.

"I'll give it a try!"

"You actually believe his nonsense!"

Xiao Zhao couldn't persuade him to stop. Watching Wu Li run off excitedly, he fell silent. He was afraid that another person was going to die in this school.

After Wu Li left, Meloetta reappeared, still wary of the strangers who suddenly appeared, even though they were Mingyou's friends.

At this moment, Sha Li stepped forward, put down her camera, and said with a smile, "Is that the Blueberry League champion? He's a very cute kid. You guys have really a wide network of connections. You should recommend him to me sometime."

"When it comes to connections, no one has as many as you. Cynthia is your best friend since childhood. I believe you can do whatever you want in the Sinnoh region without anyone bothering you."

Mingyou muttered a soft complaint, but the mention of Cynthia in her words caught Xiaozhao's attention, who asked curiously, "Cynthia... is that the Sinnoh champion? You call her 'sister'? That's so affectionate."

"It was just a casual way of addressing me... really."

Mingyou quickly explained that he originally wanted to say that he was a fan of Zhulan, but his instinct told him that it was best not to say anything carelessly in order to avoid misunderstandings. Their relationship had not yet progressed to the dating stage, so it was better to discuss these things as little as possible.

However, Xiao Zhao, who knew his feelings, didn't care too much. She was just a little curious about Zhu Lan and wished she could meet her if she had the chance...

Back to the present, Meloetta circled around everyone. It had developed a fondness for Xiaozhao, who had fought alongside Mingyou to protect it, but it still kept a distance from Shali. But that didn't matter.

Sally could finally take photos without worry. She had made it clear beforehand that Meloetta wouldn't run away, and she could capture her happy, dancing poses from any angle. She was already very satisfied, and the first half of the year's work was now over!

"Thank you so much. Now I can take an early vacation to visit Sister Zhulan's villa and have a good time. If you want to come, you can come anytime."

"Are you leaving already?"

"Hmm, I have enough photos of Meloetta to study for a while. I believe Sister Cynthia is also very interested in Meloetta, which has been passed down through generations in the Unova region."

"Alright then, we'll say hello to you when we leave for Ripple Town."

"Okay, goodbye~"

Shali smiled broadly, waved to them, and then turned and left.

Watching her departing figure, Xiao Zhao thought back to her old friend, regretting that she hadn't properly said goodbye to them all...

With Meloeta by their side, the two returned to Mingyou's temporary residence on campus. On the way back, Zhenyi kept trying to get close to Meloeta, wanting her to teach him singing techniques.

Meloetta agreed without hesitation, treating everyone equally, whether human or Pokémon, as long as they love music, and sharing beautiful music with everyone.

Therefore, it kept humming a little tune along the way to liven up the atmosphere and attract Riolu and the others. It would only hide briefly when other students appeared, and would reappear after they all left.

Ponpo learned very quickly. Although she simply liked music and had no intention of studying it, she still learned the tune Meloeta hummed and happily swayed her body, singing along.

Surrounded by such an atmosphere, even the Snivy couldn't help but hum along and join in, a scene that made Naruto very happy.

"It's practically a harmonizing agent."

"Haha, it really does sound pretty good~"

Xiao Zhao hummed along, but when she realized Ming You was staring at her, she coughed shyly, turned her head away, and changed the subject...

Back at Mingyou's place, they stayed until almost evening. Wuli, who had finished his mission, sent a message inviting everyone to dinner at the cafeteria, saying he would treat them.

With such a good opportunity, the two naturally accepted the invitation. However, upon arriving at the cafeteria, they saw Wu Li wearing a vest with "Shaka" printed on it. Amidst the other students' complaints, Wu Li sat there calmly with a smile on his face, seemingly unconcerned.

"You got it and put it on so quickly?"

Mingyou and Xiaozhao simultaneously complained in their hearts, then stepped forward. Before they could speak, Wuli, noticing their approach, immediately smiled and said, "This method really works! Du Ruo is speechless when she sees me now, and she's no longer targeting me!"

"Haha...that would be great."

Xiao Zhao laughed awkwardly, not knowing how to comment on this at all. Mingyou's crazy moves could sometimes actually work.

The two sat down opposite Wu Li. After ordering, Xiao Zhao seemed to remember something and asked curiously, "By the way, summer vacation is almost here, why does the Alliance Club still have so many training activities? Shouldn't they be planning a holiday trip?"

As an advisor to the alliance, she knows quite a bit about this kind of thing. During long holidays, Blueberry Academy would send students away from school to set a short-term goal and go to various regions to complete it, which is basically like sending you on a trip.

Wu Li seemed puzzled by this and asked, "Don't you know, Sister Xiao Zhao?"

"Huh? What?"

"It's the Pokémon World Championships Junior Cup being held in Kagome Town next month. Our league team plans to participate in this competition, so we're currently training intensively as a group!"

As she spoke, Wu Li looked at Ming You with anticipation and said, "Why don't you join us, Ming You? That way, I can battle against you during the competition!"

"Huh? I'm going to participate in this? To bully little kids?"

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(End of this chapter)