Pokémon: The Sims

Why name a mountain after something like this?

"Because the spices used to make this famous fragrance can only be found on the top of that mountain, they are very precious. Tianxi can pick some herself and take it back as a souvenir."

"Okay, okay, let's go quickly then. I want to bring some back for Machima and the others. Machima probably doesn't know what 'fragrant' is."

A smug look appeared on Tianxi's face.

Finally, it was my turn to teach Machima.

"As newcomers, I think it would be safer for us to find a senior to guide us. I've heard that people often climb to the top of the mountain only to find that the next mountain is even higher."

"Yes, it seems so. Many of the mountains around here are covered by clouds."

Wu Ge nodded and glanced around.

Haruka City truly lives up to its reputation as the location of the Rock-type Gym.

Not only are there many mountains around here, but none of them are ordinary mountains; each one soars into the clouds.

If you don't ask a local who knows about it.

It's probably really hard to tell which one is 'Xiaoyao'.

"The uncle and the tree over there look like professionals, with the air of reclusive masters."

Cynthia pointed to a bearded man carrying a backpack and holding a trekking pole who was passing by.

"is it?"

Suspicion appeared in Wu Ge's eyes.

He felt that this person was not some reclusive master, but just a simple-minded person who was unambitious and unambitious.

"Oh~ I heard someone praising me."

The uncle's ears perked up immediately, and he stretched his head out like a crab and stepped sideways.

"Uncle, uncle, we want to climb Xiaoyao Mountain, can you take us there?"

“Xiaoyao, no problem, but I still have to advise you to give up. Xiaoyao is the highest mountain in the Carlos region, with a peak height of 6666 meters. The area above 6000 meters is covered with snow, which is not something an ordinary person can climb in a short time.”

The middle-aged man was shaking his head and swaying as he introduced himself, looking like a charlatan.

"Whoosh!"

The tree next to him was mimicking the old man's appearance, which left Diancie completely bewildered.

"Huh? Plants can actually grow on such high mountains?"

"Hehehe, you're talking about the Aurora Plum, the raw material for 'Xiaoyao', right? It's precisely because it's so incredible and precious that 'Xiaoyao' has become a world-renowned fragrance."

"Uncle, have you ever climbed up there?"

Wu Ge asked curiously.

Don't say it.

When I traveled in the Carlos region in the past.

Although I had seen that the mountains around Yaoxiang City were extremely high, I never imagined that the altitude would be so outrageous.

6666 m.

It probably wouldn't rank in the top five globally.

For example, Mount Tianguan is over 9,000 meters high, truly the top of the world, the Mount Everest of this world, the heavenly stairway to the Temple of Origin.

but.

In the Carlos region, which is mainly characterized by flat terrain.

This 'carefree' state is already an exception.

"Unfortunately, no. I started climbing when I was twenty, and I've climbed more than a dozen mountains around here, but only Xiaoyao."

"Whoosh..."

The person and their Pokémon both sighed.

"what happened?"

"I ask you curiously."

"At over 6,000 meters, the human body's endurance limit is reached, and the climbing risk is not low. It usually requires the cooperation of a commercial team to reach the summit."

Wu Ge offered an explanation on behalf of the uncle.

"Wow, you know a lot. That's right, climbing Xiaoyao requires teamwork. Although Xiaoyao is considered an entry-level mountain in our climbing circle, even experienced climbers need at least 12 days to reach the summit on foot."

The uncle nodded as he finished speaking, but then couldn't help but sigh.

"Moreover, the uncle is not a very persevering person. He often gives up halfway up the mountain, so he has never reached the summit."

"Then this is really not good."

Tianxi continues her sharp critique.

Wu Ge reached out and tapped the crown on her head.

"Oh? You silly child."

The older man noticed Diancie at that moment.

At this moment, Diancie was wearing a large sun hat and a floral dress, with the pink diamonds on her body completely covered, making it very unlikely that her identity would be exposed.

"what happened?"

"Oh, it's nothing. It just looks familiar, like a Pokémon that's very popular in our climbing community."

"That's not me!"

Tianxi excitedly jumped up behind Wu Ge and hugged his big tail.

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A bead of cold sweat trickled down Wu Ge's and Cynthia's foreheads.

"I didn't say it was you."

The older man gave her a strange look, but didn't seem to care much. He turned to look at Cynthia.

"That's why I advised you to give up. You're novices, aren't you? Trying to challenge Xiaoyao on your first mountain climbing attempt is beyond overestimating yourself; it's pure suicide."

The words weren't very pleasant to hear.

But it's the truth.

Physical discomfort may lead to altitude sickness, sudden death, hypothermia, and falls.

Their unfamiliarity with the technology and environment might lead them to face a death sentence from the mountains when confronted with unforeseen circumstances.

"Even for non-beginners, the mortality rate for unguided solo climbing is as high as 40%, which is one of the reasons why I have given up halfway through many times. So I still advise you to give up."

The older man patiently persuaded him.

"But I've come all this way, so I wanted to experience climbing Xiaoyao Mountain and pick some aurora plums to take home."

Diancie lowered her head pitifully, but after considering for two seconds, she still took the initiative to speak.

"Wu Ge, Cynthia, how about we go climb a different mountain instead?"

"That's right, that's the right way to think! Don't be so disappointed. We take what life gives us, and we just observe what it takes away."

"Whoosh!"

Uncle and Tree Monster crossed their arms and nodded with satisfaction at Diancie's voluntary surrender.

Life and experience.

There's no need to argue about which is more important, right?

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This uncle is definitely a lazy bum.

Wu Ge knew he hadn't misjudged the person.

He just said it.

A century of experience in judging character is still quite valuable.

"Don't give up so easily! Uncle, think of another way. I can tell you're a master sage, you must have a solution! My friend rarely comes to Yaoxiang City, who knows how many years it will be before he comes again."

Cynthia clasped her hands together and waved them at the older man.

"Oh dear, you silly child."

"There's always a path ahead of the mountain, and there might be light behind it too. Even if others only see smoke, the fire in your heart must not be extinguished. Dreams need perseverance to come true, Uncle. You also want to see the aurora plum blossoms on the summit of Xiaoyao Mountain with your own eyes, don't you?"

Wu Ge crossed her arms and smiled at him.

No one can pretend in front of him.

This middle-aged man was saying he was giving up, but his heart was full of resentment.

Right now, what he's thinking isn't 'Stop trying to persuade me,' but rather 'If you keep trying to persuade me, I'll agree.'

"Hmph, you little brats really managed to convince me."

"Whoosh."

Uncle and Tree's expressions turned grim.

His eyes, which had been as dull as a salted fish, now shone brightly.

"That uncle is so handsome!"

Diancie jumped out and raised her hands in cheers.

"Hmph, keep a low profile."

Uncle and Tree felt a little itchy on their noses and reached out to rub it.

"Once we find a team, we won't have to worry about our safety anymore, right? I think finding a team should be easy for you, Uncle?"

Wu Ge grinned.

"Well, I'll take care of this."

The middle-aged man casually raised his chin, then looked down at his trekking pole, now riddled with holes and bruises, with a complicated expression.

"I'm already 48. I don't know if I'll still be able to crawl in two years. This might be my last chance. I want to try again no matter what."

The previous translation seemed to be "Nonsense Tree," but this "Tree is weird" sounds really strange.

Chapter 481 begins the learning of controlling mental power.

three days later.

The uncle who has been climbing mountains in Yaoxiang City for 28 years is truly something else.

A single phone call was all it took to arrange a mountaineering team of about twenty people, all of whom were uncles and aunts with more than 10 years of mountaineering experience.

These three days.

Wu Ge and the other two are preparing for this climb, which will last at least two weeks.

to be frank.

Three days.

For beginners like Cynthia and underground creatures like Diancie, it's completely insufficient.

After all, they are challenging the mountains in their professional fields.

These are not artistic mountains meant for viewing.

This amount of time is far from enough for Cynthia and Diancie to complete their technical training. At most, they can learn some theoretical knowledge and purchase sufficiently professional and high-protection equipment.

of course.

The most important one is Cynthia.

After all, Wu Ge has a lot of experience climbing mountains, but he has never climbed such a high mountain.

However, it cannot be ignored that his and Diancie's levels are what they are, and their superior physique and strength allow them to face 99% of the problems.