Pokémon: The Zen Trainer

Two Heavenly Kings are missing.

This leaves five spots for Heavenly Kings vacant!

The people in both alliances were completely excited.

.....

However, all of this will take some time.

I'll think about it and make some more preparations.

Bian had just jumped off the clay giant.

Then I saw Master Guang Sheng walking over with a smile.

"Hey, isn't this the man recognized by the legendary beasts, the chosen one, the impeccable youth, the one chosen by fate, the strongest eighteen-year-old, Team Rocket's nemesis, my apprentice Bianxiang?"

Upon hearing Master Guang Sheng's string of words, Bian Xiang's face immediately fell.

Mu Nian, who was standing nearby, smiled when she saw Bian Xiang's expression.

"Master was just joking. Thanks to you, the number of people signing up for the competition has skyrocketed, and many people have come to inquire about the Buddhist Music Festival. The beverage preparation work is also going smoothly, and we expect to be able to start mass production soon."

"You've worked hard, Xiaoxiang, welcome back."

"Well, I'm back."

He stretched and yawned.

It still has to be Mother Mu.

"By the way, you have a guest who has been waiting for you upstairs for a long time."

"guest??"

"Ah."

While thinking about handing the souvenir to Mu Nian, he headed towards the top of the tower.

As soon as I reached the top of the tower, I saw a familiar figure.

"Xiao Kuai?"

It was Lance's Pokémon, Dragonite.

Dragonite sat leisurely at the tea table, swishing its tail and eating snacks.

I saw it and thought about it.

Xiao Kuai nodded to Bian Xiang.

She stood up, wiped the crumbs from her mouth, and took a letter out of her small handbag.

"Thanks, Xiao Kuai."

Bian Xiang took the letter and nodded to Dragonite.

He tore open the wax seal on the letter, and Bian Xiang's eyes were met with Du Cang's powerful and vigorous handwriting.

[Well done! Think about it! Although you don't work in the league, you've done more than most of the league's trainers!]

By the time you read this letter, the major leagues will have already officially announced their disbandment.

I'm really looking forward to it! I'm excited to see you shine in the King of Pop selection competition.

[By the way, because there are more spots available in this year's King of Pop selection competition, the selection criteria will be relaxed appropriately.]

[There will definitely be more trainers participating, so please be well prepared.]

I've seen your battle videos. You still have a month to hone your Pokémon.

Do you remember the reward I promised you? If you forgot, just pretend I didn't say anything, hahaha!

[Bian thought to himself, "This must be Du's unique humor. It's clear he was in a good mood when he wrote this letter."]

Alright, let's get back to the main topic. If you have time, come to Inkstone Town. I'll take you to the Dragon's Cave. Whether you can gain their approval depends on your abilities.

[Gold and Silver have completed their collection of the eighth badge, officially embarking on their path to the championship.]

[P.S. There are still fifty days until the King of Kings selection competition.]

【Crossing】

After reading the letter, I realized that, in essence, Wataru simply told him the date of the Heavenly King Selection Tournament.

This is the advantage of having someone in the league, especially the first person in the Chengdu league after the split.

I simply told him the start date.

I definitely want to go to the Dragon's Cave, but not now.

The most urgent task now is to train our own Pokémon and improve their strength.

During the three-day promotional period, Ryozo Otsubo, who was conducting archaeological work in Sinnoh, contacted him again.

They said they already had a clear connection to the rope, but because they were inside a ruin, some details couldn't be discussed in person due to confidentiality requirements. They invited Bian to join the ruin exploration team.

After thinking about it for a while, I agreed.

I've met Ryosuke Otsubo before. He's a typical research fanatic, but you can absolutely trust his character. After going through the Reversal Space together, our relationship is actually pretty good.

The most important thing is that the lanyard used for Gastly's evolution is so hard to find on the market that it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. It's better to go to Sinnoh.

After working so hard for so many days, can't I even go on a trip to Sinnoh?!

No! It's for my own Pokémon! And while I'm at it, I'll go on a trip!

No, wait! It's about taking your Pokémon on a trip! The Elite Four selection tournament is going to be incredibly tough, so it's essential to take your Pokémon on a relaxing trip beforehand!

Hmm... Sinnoh.

Should we make a travel itinerary?

"By the way, Xiao Kuai."

"Gurgle?"

Dragonite tilted its head and looked at it, thinking.

He took a box out of the cabinet and handed it to Dragonite.

"Here's a snack for you to eat on the way."

Last time, while thinking about it, I discovered that this Dragonite really liked the local snacks from Trumpete, so I asked someone to save a few portions for me.

Dragonite took the snack, nodded happily at Bianxiang, and wagged its tail even more enthusiastically.

It bowed to the side and then shot into the sky with a roar.

He watched as Dragonite disappeared into the horizon.

Heavenly King Selection Horse Racing?

Perhaps because of the surprise attack on the Rockets' base in Cagetown, Lyubo has been quieter during this period.

If Bian Xiang were Liu Bo, now is the perfect time for the alliance to split up, as it is at its weakest, making it the best time to achieve his goals.

Bian had a premonition that he would definitely cause trouble during the Heavenly King Selection Competition.

The period leading up to the King of Pop selection competition was the last quiet time.

We need to hurry up and go to Sinnoh.

However, before I leave, there are a few things I need to tell my master and Mu Nian, and I also need to go home.

I also went to register at the school, because the place I was going to this time was really far away.

.....

"Come out."

He then released several spirits.

Since we're planning a long trip, let's say hello to a few elves first.

Marshado, in particular, as a trial spirit of the Bellbud Tower, may not have left for hundreds of years.

Let's give this child a heads-up first.

A group of elves gathered around the table, watching and thinking.

Marshall, the Candle Spirit sat by the side thinking, while the Snow Fairy and the Side Thinking squeezed together.

Gastly was in Bianxiang's shadow.

Infernape sat facing the other side, while Claydol lay beside it.

"cough."

"I have something to announce: we're going on a long trip!"

"Go to a place that's very, very far away!!"

"Let's go find the connecting rope and play around with it! But..."

"Candle?"

Play!! Play!! Play!!