Trainer? I'm just an ordinary hot spring owner.

Outdoor equipment is very expensive. Since it is necessary to consider various situations such as outdoor use and encountering Pokémon, the outdoor equipment that can be sold is quite expensive. But it must be said that it can really save lives at critical moments. Don't say that Pokémon are invincible, the landlord's family doesn't have any surplus food. What's more, not every Pokémon is as good as a dragon. After all, only a very small number of people can break stones with their bare hands. Most of them are just ordinary people walking in this world.

After all, it is a big company! It has a lot of responsibilities and obligations. If anyone dares to oppose Ms. Lusamine, I will be the first to beat his head off!

"Hehe, after all, you are the trainer we hired to protect our safety. How can we let you prepare these little things for the operation? Besides, we need to ensure that those who come to participate in the Pokémon protection operation can get tangible benefits, so that more people can devote themselves to this cause."

"Pattern", "Professionalism", "Emotional Intelligence"

Jiang Cheng didn't know what the situation was with other regional organizations, but as for the Ether Foundation, Jiang Cheng really couldn't hate it.

The philosophy of the Aether Foundation coincidentally overlapped with his own work area, which gave him a natural affinity and liking for these people who were passionate about rescuing Pokémon. In addition, after spending several times with Lisa, he felt very comfortable with her professionalism and the way she treated people. He also agreed with their philosophy of action.

This is how it should be. People who devote themselves wholeheartedly to the cause of wildlife rescue should have such ideas, such awareness and such means, so that the rescue cause can truly develop.

It's easier said than done. Otherwise, Jiang Cheng wouldn't have to spend his previous life dispelling rumors about water monkeys to educate the public.

Sigh, yet relieved.

Chapter 130: Lantern

The registration process was shorter than Jiang Cheng had imagined. In fact, there were two forms to register. One was for Jiang Cheng to participate in the operation and become a guard trainer for the Bamboo Forest Mountain rescue operation, and the other was for Jiang Cheng to apply for rescued Pokémon.

Needless to say, the guard trainers are very dangerous in the wild of the Pokémon world, and not all wild Pokémon are good kids. For example, when the Fruit Ball Craftsman goes to the wild to collect fruits, or when scientific researchers go to the wild to collect data, or for various activities that require field work, these people who lack combat capabilities will hire trainers from the alliance as guards and go together. If they are attacked by wild Pokémon, the trainers will deal with it.

In fact, the Aether Foundation does not need to escort trainers very often, because when rescuing Pokémon in Alola, they will inevitably run into Team Skull. The employees of the Aether Foundation have basically acquired a certain level of combat ability in the process of dealing with Team Skull for many years. They may not be professional enough, but they can protect themselves. After all, the combat intensity in Alola is there, and only Guzma in Team Skull knows more about Pokémon, so basically there are no big problems. Bringing Jiang Cheng to join is purely a kind of care.

After all, no one would expect a fourteen-year-old child to know anything about Pokémon ecological conservation. Of course, geniuses cannot be judged by common sense, but how many geniuses are there in the world?

It is mainly a registration form for applying for rescued Pokémon. The applicant fills it out directly, and then after Jiang Cheng selects the Pokémon, he writes the name of the Pokémon and submits it for filing.

It sounds a bit against procedure, but as a trainer who is the focus of Professor Kukui and Ms. Lusamine, Jiang Cheng deserves such treatment.

The power of the backdoor! That's how it's used!

Jiang Cheng also knew that he had taken advantage for nothing, and he patted his chest and said that his hot spring center could also accommodate some of the rescued Pokémon. If they didn't know where to send them, they could send them to his place, which was quite big.

Lisa naturally agreed happily, and in this way, Jiang Cheng had an account with the Ether Foundation.

After leaving the Aether Foundation, Jiang Cheng was driving Erlang home when he happened to see a souvenir vendor on the street selling lanterns. He didn't know what he was thinking, but selling Chengdu souvenirs in Alola, this Marie City was quite abstract.

There were paper lanterns in the style of Johto, some round, some square, and of course, many Pokémon-shaped lanterns. Jiang Cheng thought they were suitable, so he bought a few and took them home.

Along the way, Erguiyan was looking at the lanterns in Jiang Cheng's hands with curiosity, wondering what Jiang Cheng bought them for.

Jiang Cheng smiled without saying anything and just rode his bike silently.

"Everyone, I'm back! Look what I brought back!"

"Send it?"

Zhen Yifa moved forward, looked at the lantern in Jiang Cheng's hand, and then looked at Jiang Cheng.

"It didn't cost much. This is a lantern. It's very cheap. It can light up the road at night. I can take it to the Hawaiian bonfire and fireworks party at night. It's very useful!"

Hearing the words "not much money spent" and "cheap", Zhen Yifa nodded, and Jiang Cheng grinned. He didn't know who he learned this frugal habit from... He didn't seem to be so short of money normally.

There are Magikarp lanterns and Gastly lanterns here, but there are no Frosty the Frost and Fluttershy lanterns over there, so I bought these two. They are round and cute. Write Fluttershy’s name on them, and this will be your exclusive lantern!

"Send it!"

The words "exclusive" are always attractive to both people and Pokémon, and Flutterbear immediately felt satisfied.

"Wait a minute, I'll get a pen."

Jiang Cheng went into the house to get a brush, poured some ink, moistened the brush, and slowly wrote the three words "Zhen Yi Fa" on the lantern. Jiang Cheng's calligraphy skills were not bad, as he liked to write a few words when he had nothing to do. With the words "Zhen Yi Fa" on the plain white lantern, it became more charming.

After finishing writing, Jiang Cheng felt like something was wrong... Black words on a white lantern, right?

I thought of a firework show at night, where a string of white lanterns with three black words written on them were floating in the air...

But Flutterfat liked it very much. It seemed that ghost-type Pokémon had a special liking for these things that looked a little out of this world. He looked at the lantern left and right.

Gastly also urged Jiang Cheng to make one for him. Even though his lantern looked very similar to his own, a lantern with a name was different!

Jiang Cheng also wrote the names of the little ones one by one. Every little one was very happy after getting his own lantern. Good and Bad Stars, Sun Corals and Demon Corals also got their own lanterns.

Of course, since there were too many sun corals, Jiang Cheng only prepared one set of lanterns, but he compensated each of them with a nice little atmosphere light, so that the little guys could emit light at any time underwater, without favoritism.

Finally, it was Eruption's turn.

Jiang Cheng put away his pen and said, "Ergui Yan must have learned a lot of words recently."

"Boniao!" Erguiyan learned a lot of words!

"But, I've been writing with a sandbox lately. This is a rare opportunity. How about letting Erguiyan use a pen and write his own name?"

Jiang Cheng handed the pen to Erguiyan.

Erguiyan didn't take it. He looked at the lantern, then at Jiang Cheng: "Boniao..." The lantern... is very precious...

Obviously, the little guy was afraid that he would not write well and would waste the lantern, which Jiang Cheng bought for him.

"The lantern is precious, but the elven lantern is more precious. Besides, maybe it will become even more precious because of the words written by the elven lantern?"

"Boni?" Ergui looked at Jiang Cheng blankly with a confused expression on his face.

"Erguiyan, give it a try." Jiang Cheng handed the pen over again.

Erguiyan hesitated for a moment, but still took it, glanced at Jiang Cheng, and slowly and carefully wrote on the lantern, stroke by stroke.

Evil and strange.

The three words were written on the lantern. It was his first time using a brush, so he had no idea of ​​the brush tip. There were also some tiny dots of ink splashed on it. Eguiyan quickly put down his brush and dared not to write anymore.

"Great! It's her first time using a brush, but she can write so well. She is truly a natural genius. If she is given more time to practice, what will happen?"

"!"

Listening to Jiang Cheng's exaggerated flattery, Erguiyan smiled broadly again. This trick has always worked.

The little guy's body swayed slightly, and his two little feet began to move playfully. If he had a tail, it would have been lifted up long ago.

Jiang Cheng carefully put away the lantern. It was true that lanterns cost money, but no matter how expensive the lantern was, how could it be worth the first word written by Ergui Yan?

Chapter 131: Gathering

Jiang Cheng got up early for once today.

Zhulin Mountain is not close to the quiet city of Malie, so we must set off early.

The night before, Jiang Cheng asked the Rotom Illustrated Book to help him set an earlier alarm.

"Received, Lotom. But, don't you usually need to set an alarm, Lotom?" Rotom's illustrated book asked.

"Special situations require special treatment," Jiang Cheng said with a smile, "Is there anything in the world that remains unchanged?"

"I don't understand Loto!"

"Then Rotom, can you guess that I'm going to give you a high-quality battery to eat later?"

"Really? Loto! You're so nice Loto!"

...

Jiang Cheng woke up early, but felt something was wrong today.

In the past, my left arm was always numb, but this time, after I stood up, I didn't feel any pressure at all. My chest was still as normal. I opened my eyes and, sure enough, the Winged Falcon was nestled in my chest, but the Erguiyan next to me was nowhere to be seen.

Zhen Yifa was a little uncomfortable with getting up so early suddenly, and he was in a daze after Jiang Cheng got up.

Where did Erguiyan go? Jiang Cheng was a little curious. After washing up, he immediately looked for Erguiyan in the hot spring hall. Soon, Jiang Cheng found Erguiyan in the reception hall.

Beside the little fellow were placed a sand table and tree branches for practicing calligraphy. The sand table was flat, but the branches were placed a little messily. At this moment, Erguiyan was sitting upright, looking out the window without looking away.

Jiang Cheng couldn't help but feel amused and asked, "What is Erguiyan doing?"

Hearing Jiang Cheng's question, Ergui stretched lazily, opened his little hands covered with yellow sand, and then answered seriously.

"Boniao" Erguiyan was not practicing calligraphy secretly!

Jiang Cheng nodded suddenly: "Ah, so that's how it is. I said that Erguiyan is a natural genius. He doesn't need much practice on weekdays. He is already very powerful. What will happen if he practices more? However, Erguiyan has to follow me to entertain those guests at night. If he has to get up in the morning to practice secretly, he will definitely be exhausted."

"Boniao!" Erguiyan is not tired.

"Aren't you tired?"

"Bonnie!"

"Is that so..." Jiang Cheng nodded: "We are going to go to the wild today. Ergui Yan should also wash up with us. We will set off together later?"

"Boni!" The little guy climbed up and ran to the bathroom.

It is Jiang Cheng's habit to wash up in the early morning and before going to bed. He also brings his own elves to do it. Although Erguiyan has just arrived, he has integrated well.

Although Lisa said that all the equipment would be handed over to the Ether Foundation, it was still a bit too abstract to ask them to prepare clothes for her as well. Jiang Cheng also bought a set of clothes specifically for outdoor activities. Due to the large number of trainers in the Pokémon world, the demand for such clothes is very common.

A pair of sturdy and comfortable outdoor shoes, a pair of wear-resistant overalls, a breathable and lightweight T-shirt, and a Poké Ball belt around the waist are all Jiang Cheng's belongings.

Except for Magikarp which could only stay in the ball, Jiang Cheng brought all the Pokémon from home, with Frostmilk on his shoulder, Uruk-O at hand, Flutterbear in front, and Gastly and Rotom pokedex behind him. It felt quite a mighty group.

Looking at the morning sunshine, it feels strange yet familiar.

Now I have also seen Alola in the early morning, Mamba out!

Arriving at the location, Jiang Cheng found that he was the last one to arrive. The staff of the Ether Foundation were already here and ready to go.

"Sorry, I'm late," Jiang Cheng quickly apologized for wasting other people's time.

The leader waved his hand generously: "It's okay, we just arrived at the meeting point not long ago. You are the Jiang Cheng who came to be our guard as mentioned before, right? Then our safety is entirely in your hands!"

“We will go all out and live up to your trust”

"You are so literary. I heard that you, Jiang Cheng, came from Donghuang?"

“Yes, I grew up there.”

"What a nice place, hahaha....I hope I'll have a chance to visit there in the future"

"There will be a chance!"

Lisa waved to Jiang Cheng in the team. Jiang Cheng bowed slightly to apologize. The team leader raised his chin slightly and ended the conversation. Jiang Cheng also rushed to Lisa's side.

Lisa handed a big backpack to Jiang Cheng: "It contains some necessary equipment for the outdoors, a compression sleeping bag, a mountaineering pick, an outdoor knife, a folding fishing rod, some high-calorie emergency food, and a full water bottle for you. There are also sunglasses for sun protection and some small things. Basically, everything you can use in the wild is in it. Oh, by the way..."

Lisa rummaged through her backpack again, took out a pack of spray, and sprayed it around Jiang Cheng.

Zhenyi came over curiously and sniffed it, then shrank back with a look of disgust on his face.

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"This is an insect repellent spray. With this, you will basically be less likely to be bitten by mosquitoes in the wild."

"You've really taken so much trouble... This... This is too complete. I'm so embarrassed." This set of equipment was even more complete than Jiang Cheng had expected. Before he saw it with his own eyes, he had just said it was a great deal. But now that the deal was in front of him, he could truly feel how much of a deal he had gotten.

"It's nothing. Equipment is very important when operating in the wild. Besides, compared with our safety, these are nothing. You must do your best to bring us all back," Lisa said half-jokingly.

"Look at what you said, I promise to complete the task!"

Jiang Cheng, who originally just wanted to broaden his horizons, had a slightly changed mindset. He thought about trying his best. Even though it couldn't offset the advantages he had gained, it could at least make him feel better.

"Check the equipment inside so you can have an idea of ​​what's inside."

"Hey, good"

Jiang Cheng opened the backpack and began to check the things inside. In fact, Lisa said that there was something missing, because there was also a small hatchet and a Swiss Army knife inside. Jiang Cheng even found a large beret that was a bit similar to the standard hat of the Ether Foundation.

The little ones in the family also came over, with their heads put together to look at the things in the backpack. Every time they saw Jiang Cheng take out an item, they shouted in surprise.

Erguiyan seemed to be very interested in the hat, so Jiang Cheng put it directly on her head. The two horns fixed the hat firmly in the middle, making it very stable.

Erguiyan carefully touched his head, and after feeling the soft hat, he laughed happily.

"Boni-ao!"

"It suits you very well, Eruption!"

“Gars——!”

"Let's eat the energy bar later, Gastly..."

Chapter 132: Bamboo Forest Mountain Area