Pokémon travel photography: Starting with riding the wave of popularity.

Suddenly, a large patch of moving green cacti appeared in the endless yellow sand.

"Wow, it's a sand cactus...wait, what?!"

Xia Mu couldn't help but rub his eyes.

"Why does that one's color seem..."

"I rely on!"

Looking closely with the binoculars he'd swiped from Officer Jenny, Natsuki's expression was one of utter shock.

"It's a Shiny Pokémon!"

Xia Mu was certain that she had not misread it.

Although he didn't have the discerning eye of the Zhu Zi player, the distinctive purple color of the heteromorphic sand cactus compared to other sand cacti confirmed Xia Mu's suspicions.

At this time.

The other passengers on the bus also noticed the seemingly migrating Sausage Cactus and the unusual Shiny Pokémon.

"Holy crap, a strangely colored sand cactus!"

"Master, I'm not coming back, don't wait for me!"

"Me too!"

"Let's go, it's a Shiny Pokémon!"

"Hurry, hurry, don't let them beat us to it..."

The once quiet bus suddenly became lively as large groups of trainers poured out and headed towards the desert.

Looking at this scene, Xia Mu pondered for a moment.

Do you want to come along?

As a trainer aiming to become a major internet celebrity, Xia Mu knew long ago that the most important thing to become famous online is to leave a lasting impression.

Initially, considering the new Leafeon and Snivy, Natsuki's goal was to become a trainer of high-value Pokémon.

However, considering the online environment, Xia Mu was actually somewhat hesitant.

after all.

Just like how people from Shandong are good at taking civil service exams, and people from Yunnan have all been through the wrestling process.

There are also such special labels in the world of Pokémon.

Dark-type trainers have a terrible personality.

The Fire-type Trainer has a fiery temper and can cook.

However, if the team consists of Pokémon such as Masked Meowth, Serperior, Gardevoir, Buneary, Primarina, Milotic, etc.

emmm...

"Having a different colored elf as a signature character doesn't seem like a bad idea?"

Considering that he already had two Grass-type Pokémon, Xia Mu hesitated a bit.

Rather than focusing on one attribute, Xia Mu would prefer to become a trainer with multiple attributes.

And just then...

Looking at the trainers who were almost out of sight, Shin-chan, who had long since run out of breath and didn't want to stay cooped up in the car any longer, couldn't help but pat Natsuki's hand.

As the fragrant scent emanating from Xin Ye Miao filled Xia Mu's mind, it cleared up.

"Holy crap, whether or not they catch them is another matter, the story of chasing after shiny Pokémon is the real hot topic!!"

Finally realizing why she had gone out, Xia Mu immediately stood up, grabbed her backpack, and ran towards the car door.

"Master, I'm not coming back either!"

Watching Xia Mu disappear in a flash, the driver's eyes behind his sunglasses revealed a smile.

"Another batch..."

At this time.

Unaware that the driver seemed to have other ideas, Xia Mu was holding up her phone and chasing after the large group.

"Brothers, we encountered a heterochromatic elf on our way to the wilderness scenic area, and are currently in pursuit..."

but.

Compared to other trainers who send out mount Pokémon like Fire Horse, or release Flying-type Pokémon to chase after them from the air.

Having only two legs and having set off later, Xia Mu gradually fell behind, to the point where she could no longer see the backs of the others.

"I definitely want to get a mount Pokémon someday!"

"Guys, not having a mount Pokémon is a real disadvantage in a situation like this. Or even just having a flying Pokémon to lock onto a target from the air would be helpful..."

While muttering some nonsense, Xia Mu's mind was already starting to think about what kind of high-value mount spirits he could find.

A goat as a mount? A Growlithe? Or perhaps Milton and Guleton from the Padida region?

Speaking of which...

The Padiya region seems to be home to the Orange Academy?

That is Guleton.

But it seems like there's also an Orange Academy in the anime's world?

Which Flying-type Pokémon is the best?

However, flying-type Pokémon aren't the only ones that can fly.

We should catch a reliable one, since we need to fly...

My steps never faltered, and my mind was filled with countless thoughts.

My head, burning from the heat, was filled with all sorts of strange thoughts.

next moment.

"Meow!!"

With Shin-chan's loud reminder, Natsuki finally realized how dangerous he was doing.

Daydreaming while running at high speed is practically asking for a fall, isn't it?

but.

By the time Xia Mu realized this, it was already a little too late.

Suddenly, the ground beneath my feet gave way to emptiness.

Chapter Five Ruins

Bang!

With a dull thud, Xia Mu's buttocks suffered a severe blow.

Wow~

He suddenly opened his mouth wide, then struggled to close it again.

At this moment, Xia Mu felt like his buttocks were no longer his own.

After wriggling on the ground for a while, clutching his buttocks, Xia Mu was finally able to lift his head and observe his surroundings.

"here......"

Although there was some yellow sand covering it, Xia Mu immediately realized what was happening.

"remains?!"

In the light coming in from above, Xia Mu could see obvious signs of human intervention: regular stone bricks covered the surrounding area, and many of the bricks were engraved with regular spiral patterns.

Moreover, upon noticing Xia Mu's gaze, a black-eyed crocodile immediately darted into the darkness.

Taking into account Shin-Ye-Nyan's earlier reminder, Natsuki immediately realized what was going on.

The pit I fell into was most likely formed by the black-eyed crocodile in front of me.

"Speaking of which, where are Xinye Miao and your phone?"

"Meow?"

Just then, Shin-chan, carrying a phone in its mouth, appeared at the hole above Natsuki's head. Its worried gaze instantly turned into excitement the moment it saw Natsuki.

"Meow!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Xin Ye Miao leaped into Xia Mu's arms.

Nibbling its head against Natsuki's chest, Shin-Ye-Nyan made a purring sound.

Stroking Xin Ye Miao's head, Xia Mu took the phone out of its mouth and examined it closely.

"Hey, no problem!"

With a grin, Xia Mu immediately held up his phone and looked around.

"Trainers, this is the meaning of traveling; you'll always encounter different scenery!"

"I was just chasing after the strange-colored elves, but I accidentally fell into an ancient ruin!"

"The next step is—ruins exploration!!"

After saying that, Natsuki summoned Snivy out of its Poké Ball.

Xia Mu understood.

Such unexplored ruins are bound to be fraught with danger. Besides the wild elves that inhabit them, there may also be traps and mechanisms. No amount of caution is too much.

but.

I remember that after discovering ruins, you could get a reward by reporting it to the Alliance.

"Hey hey hey..."

Xia Mu knew that at this point, the Qiao Yimiao figure was no longer a problem.

and.