Pokémon: Starting with Lucario and Gardevoir

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As they ventured deeper, they discovered more Steel-type Pokémon.

The Steel-type Pokémon immediately hid far away upon seeing their large numbers.

King Genji said nothing and continued leading the investigators forward.

The speed was much faster, and the expressions of the surrounding investigators were no longer as cautious as they had been at the beginning.

When they reached the depths of the cave and saw the meteorite, they realized that someone had already been there.

There were footprints on the ground.

The meteorite was covered with marks from being chiseled open.

The Fire Stone that caused the Steel-type Pokémon uprising has already been taken away.

In other words, someone had already taken the lead and resolved the anomaly here before them.

“This…” Genji looked at Fujiki speechlessly, and Fujiki looked at Professor Birch helplessly.

Professor Birch waved his hand awkwardly.

So all that the alliance put so much importance on this, expending so much manpower and resources, sending so many people here, and making such a perfect battle plan, was all for nothing!

So, after all that, this place has already been taken care of?

Let's just treat it as a publicly funded trip.

"Report! These footprints all belong to one person," an investigator reported to Genji Tenno.

"..." This immediately caused an awkward moment for everyone around.

They came in a large group with great fanfare, only to find that the other party had resolved the anomaly by himself.

"Who on earth was able to venture deep into the cave alone and resolve the mutation of the Steel-type Pokémon?"

Everyone was filled with curiosity about who could resolve the anomalies here.

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Chapter 32 A fiery embrace, Kirullian's face flushed red.

Hao Yan was unaware of the alliance's plans.

All he knew was that the bounty issued by the Alliance Center had been credited to his account.

There is an ironclad rule for bounty hunters.

Even internally, they remain anonymous, using only a single ID number.

They will not leave any information about their real identity.

Unlike trainers, bounty hunters earn a living by completing missions.

For example, a bounty hunter obtains a treasure when completing a certain mission.

If one's identity is exposed, it can easily attract the covetous eyes of others, leading to trouble for oneself.

Of course, if a bounty hunter deliberately reveals their identity, that's another story.

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Hao Yan was lying comfortably on the beautiful beach in Kaina City, enjoying the sea breeze.

This trip to the Stone Cave was very rewarding.

Now that you're making money, you definitely need to treat yourself better.

Kaina is a port city that connects Kanto, Johto, Hogen, Sinnoh and other regions.

A beautiful harbor naturally boasts beautiful beaches.

Located south of Kaina City, Haoyan rented a private beach, planning to spend his vacation and relax there.

"Ring~ Ring~" A telephone rang.

Under the parasol, Haoyan, shirtless and showing off his perfect abs, leisurely answered a phone call.

"Good morning, Mr. Haoyan. I am Huizi, a VIP customer service representative from Lantian Auction Company."

"The Fire Stones you consigned to our auction house have all been auctioned off."

"After deducting the handling fee, the remaining 1203 million Alliance Coins have been transferred to your reserved account."

Please check your inbox.

After the customer service representative finished speaking, Haoyan casually opened his laptop to check the relevant procedures.

The account balance is correct; the money has been credited to your account.

"Okay, I received it," Haoyan said into the phone, in a good mood.

"Okay, Blue Sky Auction Company, we look forward to cooperating with you again."

"I'm your VIP customer service representative, Huizi. Have a nice day, goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Haoyan stretched and took out the large pearl that Kedora had given him, playing with it carefully in his hand.

My gaze began to drift into the distance.

Lucario is clumsily fiddling with a skateboard, trying to ride the waves as they come over him.

Kirlia, meanwhile, dipped her fair, slender legs in the seawater and picked up pretty seashells on the beach.

"This harvest has been quite good."

"I currently have over 1300 million Alliance Coins in my account, enough to buy those skill machines."

"I can focus on repairs during this time and don't have to worry about living expenses." Haoyan tilted his head back and lay comfortably on the beach chair.

Most Pokémon can only learn some common skills by leveling up.

If you want to increase the tolerance for mistakes in your Pokémon, then trainers need to purchase TMs manufactured by Sifre Co. to increase the tolerance for mistakes.

Of course, TMs are not invincible; most Pokémon can only learn moves that do not conflict with their type.

There are a few exceptions.

Signature fire-type moves like Flamethrower.

A few water-type Pokémon can learn TMs.

Slowpoke, Gyarados, and Octopod may be gifted with the ability to learn signature Fire-type moves, even though they are Water-types.

Haoyan took a sip of his cold drink and looked up at the sky, where he saw a flock of long-winged gulls flying overhead.

"In a while, it will be time to go to Kanto and visit Professor Oak."

"I'll also catch that Pokémon to expand my team."

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"Lucario~ Lucario~" Hao Yan was thinking and planning for the future when he suddenly heard Lucario's voice.

Looking into the distance, Lucario was wobbling as he rode his surfboard.

A large wave crashed in and slammed him onto the shore.

Seeing Lucario in such a sorry state, Kirlia, standing to the side, covered her mouth and chuckled.

Haoyan put aside his thoughts, stood up, picked up a surfboard with a smile, and walked over.

"Little Ou, let me teach you how to surf."

They also joined the surfing community.

... ...

"Xiao Ou, you have a really good talent."

"You've mastered all of this so quickly," Hao Yan said, giving Lucario a thumbs-up as he stood steadily on the surfboard.

Before he traveled through time, Haoyan grew up by the sea and was very familiar with everything there.

Surfing is also one of his hobbies in his spare time.

"Alright, you've mastered the theory. Now it's time for some real-world practice." Haoyan picked up a surfboard and stood on it.

Wait for the wave with Lucario.

Splash splash~ Splash splash~

A tidal wave rolled in.

Hao Yan stepped onto his surfboard and, with the help of the waves, began to glide across the sea.

His posture was elegant and his movements were skillful; he was clearly a pro surfer.

Although Lucario had grasped the theory and made some progress, he was still somewhat nervous and at a loss when the waves came.

Standing on the surfboard, I had barely gained my footing when I lost my balance and fell into the water.

"Luca~"

However, Lucario, after falling, was not discouraged; instead, it was somewhat excited.

Thanks to Haoyan's guidance, he has made progress and has roughly found the key to balance.

... ...

Haoyan, who had just returned from gliding, began to instruct again: "Lean your body forward slightly and keep your weight behind your right foot."

"Don't try to resist the crashing waves; first adapt to the power of the sea, and then conquer it..."

"Luca!"

Lucario stood firmly on the surfboard this time.

Another wave rolled in, and Haoyan gently pushed Lucario forward.

This time the waves were smaller, and Lucario finally found its balance, gliding across the sea like Haoyan did.

"Beautiful, just like that," Hao Yan couldn't help but exclaim.

Gradually, Lucario began to adapt to the rhythm and started to truly ride the waves.