Pokémon: The Zen Trainer

This festival commemorates the essence of life nourished by the fire of the Phoenix King, so it must be taken very seriously.

What's even more troublesome are the two teenagers who forced their way in yesterday.

Especially that arrogant young man; although he has a certain brilliance, his excessive arrogance will likely lead to him suffering a lot in the future.

However, the boy named Xiao Jin was indeed extraordinary. The light emanating from him was the most dazzling that Master Guang Sheng had ever seen in all these years.

In the world of elves, many people possess special abilities. Some can hear the thoughts of elves, while others can sense the fluctuations of life. The Light Saint, on the other hand, can see the light emanating from people and provide corresponding guidance.

Of course, this applies to children with less than one badge who are still confused about their future path. The more badges they have and the more experiences they have, the more complex the light they possess becomes.

This is why so many people still participate in the Trumpet Bud Tower Climbing Festival over the years—because of the existence of Master Kōshō.

Master Guang Sheng can help confused novice trainers find their way.

In the early days, there was a rumor circulating among trainers about an unorthodox method.

Bond-based strategy: bonds can overcome everything.

The bond between a trainer and a Pokémon who share a clear path and conviction can allow the Pokémon to evolve more quickly.

This is also the reason why it's a long-standing belief in Violet City that climbing Bellsprout Tower can evolve beginner Pokémon.

Of course, this idea has faded somewhat recently, and the popular approach now is the physical fitness school of thought.

"Mu Nian, don't put this trap there!! Put more air cushions underneath."

At this moment, Master Guang Sheng was surrounded by a group of people.

"Master Guang Sheng, here is the bill for the meals, which you need to sign."

“Master Guangsheng, the mayor will be coming to watch tomorrow. I hope we can have dinner together and chat.”

“Master Guang Sheng, the licenses for those two boys from yesterday have been issued to them.”

"Master Guang Sheng..."

Master Guang Sheng rubbed his temples and walked outside, but suddenly he stood at the door and froze.

He saw a light!

It wasn't as dazzling as those two boys from yesterday, but it was incredibly gentle, and the pure white color had a unique charm.

In all these years, he had never seen such pure light, so striking amidst the dim light of a group of ordinary people.

Master Guang Sheng instantly recognized it: it was Buddha's light! It was Buddha's aura!

Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha saw that Master Guang Sheng had worked hard for decades and finally pushed the person who could inherit the mantle of the Labrang Monastery to Master Guang Sheng.

This is what Master Guang Sheng is thinking at this moment.

Master Guang Sheng stared blankly at the boy, a half-smile playing on his lips, his eyes carrying a hint of nonchalance, a touch of unruliness, and a natural enlightenment. He seemed indifferent to everything and everything, yet he also seemed to be looking at the smallest ant, his every step exuding a Buddhist aura.

"Amitabha~"

This person is destined to enter the Trumpet Sprout Pagoda. Master Guang Sheng couldn't help but chant a Buddhist prayer, then pushed through the crowd and walked straight towards the boy.

"Young man, you've come?"

Master Guang Sheng closed his eyes halfway, clasped his hands together, and looked at the young man before him. Although his heart was filled with fervor, his expression was solemn.

After all, the abbot of a large temple should maintain his composure.

Looking at the white-bearded old monk in front of him, he solemnly bowed his head.

"Master, I don't understand what you mean. I just came here to take a look."

"Ah, is that so?"

Master Guangsheng seized the opportunity to grab the boy's hand.

"Why don't I take you inside and have a look?"

"what?"

The old monk was looking at him with a thoughtful expression.

"Master, you're busy, I'm just taking a quick look."

Then I tried to pull it out with a little force, but I couldn't get my hand out.

"It is fate that we meet, young man, don't be so polite."

Master Guang Sheng, holding Bian Xiang's hand, took the lead and stepped straight into the Trumpet Sprout Tower.

Holy crap, what's this old bald monk up to?

Those around them looked at Master Guang Sheng and a handsome young man as they walked into the Tower of Trumpet Sprouts, wondering what was going on.

"What would you like to see, young man?"

"Is it the view from the top of the tower or the golden statue on the trumpet bud?"

"The trumpet bud statue in this temple can be said to be the largest trumpet bud statue in the world, and it has been rated as one of the ten most famous sculptures in Chengdu for ten consecutive years."

"I'm just taking a look. You can go about your business, Master."

"All things arise from causes and conditions. It is fate that you see me today, young man."

"I'll take you on a proper tour today."

Bian Xiang's lips twitched. "I see hundreds of people a day, is that fate?"

"Master, you are too kind. The world is formed by causes and conditions, and the world is formed by causes and conditions. The world is destroyed by causes and conditions."

"Bianxiang" means to let things take their course and not to force anything. You old bald monk, go cool off somewhere else and stay there.

Upon hearing this, Master Guangsheng's eyes snapped open. "This child understands Buddhism?" he thought. Then, he put his hands together in prayer and uttered a Buddhist chant.

"Please make yourself at home, young benefactor. You are welcome to come into our Trumpet Bud Tower at any time."

After saying that, he turned and left.

This young man has a Buddha-like nature!

Upon hearing this, Master Guang Sheng was now determined to drag Bian Xiang into the Laba Temple; this young man was truly fit to be a Buddhist.

Master Guang Sheng looked at Bian Xiang's school uniform. Haruno High School, huh? We'll meet again tomorrow.

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Chapter Thirteen, First Battle

Day three.

Teacher Du was standing in front of the class, giving a passionate speech.

Approaching middle age, even with his best efforts to conceal it, he couldn't hide his thinning hair.

"I'm sure you students have been waiting for a long time, right?!"

"Kikyo City, Trumpet Sprout Tower Climbing Contest!!"

"This competition is held only once a year, and the top five will receive personal guidance from Elder Guang Sheng, the abbot of the Basilica Tower!"

"Students, I have more good news for you!"

"In this Tower Climbing Festival, the first person to climb the tower will receive an additional mysterious gift from the Trumpet Bud Tower."

"And whoever is the first in our school to reach the top of the tower will receive the previous reward!"

"Let me reiterate the rules of the competition."

"The game mode is Brawl!"

"You can team up or work alone!"

"The monks of Bellamy's Tower will also stop you!"

"You can use strategy, or you can just attack!"

"Scores are based on points! Defeating classmates will earn you points from both the monks and the classmate! One point for each classmate! Points for the monks will be distributed according to their strength!"

"The first person to reach the top of the tower will receive 100 points!"

"Is everyone ready?"

“I’m ready!!”

Combat Platoon Two was filled with fervor; today they were going to flatten this trumpet-shaped tower.

It must be said that Teacher Du has a real talent for public speaking. He got the students very excited and they all stood aside early to make room for the rest of the class to rush forward.

"start!!"

"Rush!!!"

At the sound of a horn, a group of people rushed out quickly.

If you look ahead, you can see a red-haired boy and a boy wearing a baseball cap leading the charge.

Silver and gold!

"Don't follow me!!!"

"If I beat you, you'll have to give the little saw-tooth back!!"