How can I be a trainer when my girlfriend is so cute?

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Fang Ci?" Just when Fang Ci and Qishu were hesitating whether to go in and find out what was going on, a man in a forest ranger's uniform came out from the crowd and immediately said with surprise when he saw Fang Ci.

"Yes, may I ask who you are?" Fang Ci had great respect for the profession of forest ranger. Seeing the forest ranger walking towards him with a look of surprise on his face, he immediately went up to him and shook his hand.

"So it's really you. My name is Lang Zhuang, and I'm the ranger in charge of Route 9 and the Shining Cave. I also participated in the operation against the Leon family, but I was in the wild clearing out poachers under the leadership of the two gym masters, Fu Ye and De Fu." Seeing Fang Ci, Lang Zhuang, who was obviously a few years older than Fang Ci, was full of admiration on his face. Trainer is a profession that respects the strong, and the strength Fang Ci showed in the battle in Leon Manor undoubtedly impressed him.

"Nice to meet you." Fang Ci said politely. There were so many people at the venue that day, and most of them were wearing the same uniform. Fang Ci really had no impression of Lang Zhuang.

"Well, may I ask what happened in the Shining Cave? I just heard someone say it's haunted. What's going on?" Lang Zhuang, as the forest ranger here, should know something. Fang Ci didn't want to travel through mountains and rivers in vain, so he asked.

"Sigh~" When Lang Zhuang heard Fang Ci mention the Shining Cave, he first sighed, and it was obvious that he was also worried about this matter.

"Actually, it happened two days ago. I was patrolling nearby as usual that day, and suddenly I noticed that there were many nervous trainers gathered at the entrance of Shining Cave, just like today, so I immediately came over to check the situation."

"After I arrived at the cave entrance, I learned that a 'ghost' had appeared in the Shining Caverns. The trainers at the entrance were originally exploring inside, and without exception, they had to flee in a hurry because of the ghost's attack. At first, I just thought it was a normal prank of ghost-type Pokémon and didn't take it seriously. After all, there were wild Haunted Eyes living in the Shining Caverns. But as more and more people claimed to have seen ghosts, I finally realized that something was wrong and decided to go in and find out for myself."

At this point, Lang Zhuang didn't know what he was thinking of. He couldn't help but swallow his saliva and continued:

"When I entered the Shining Cave, I didn't notice anything different at first, because it was always pitch black inside, and I could hardly see anything except the faint light from the light moss. But as I went deeper, I finally noticed something was wrong. The cave seemed too quiet that day."

"There are actually a lot of wild Pokémon living in the Shining Cave. If you enter it before, it's very easy to accidentally bump into wild Pokémon in the pitch-black darkness. But that day, I almost walked to the end of the cave and didn't encounter a single Pokémon."

After hearing what Lang Zhuang said, everyone around him, including Fang Ci, held their breath involuntarily and waited quietly for the rest of the story.

"As I went deeper, the air in the cave became increasingly damp and cold. The stone walls around me reflected my footsteps and made echoes, as if countless eyes were spying on me in the darkness. Just as I was hesitating whether to continue walking, suddenly, a cold wind blew out from the cave, and my body suddenly felt numb for no reason, and the flashlight in my hand instantly went out..."

"At that moment, I saw a blurry white figure swaying in the darkness and slowly drifting towards me. Seeing that figure getting closer and closer to me, I subconsciously turned around and ran away, but the numbness in my body had not yet dissipated, and my legs felt like they were filled with lead and I couldn't lift them at all."

At this point, Lang Zhuang seemed to have seen that ghost shadow again and his body couldn't stop shaking.

"As the shadow got closer, it became clearer. I finally saw its appearance clearly - it was a ghost with a hideous face and ragged clothes. Its eyes were empty, but it exuded a creepy chill. It stretched out its withered arms and slowly reached towards me."

At this point, Lang Zhuang's tone became uncontrollably hasty:

"At that moment, my mind went blank and I screamed out instinctively! It was then that the telekinetic doll in the Poké Ball sensed my fear and immediately used teleportation to take me out..."

The story was finally over, and Lang Zhuang's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.

Humans can't help but feel fear when facing unknown things, just like Lang Zhuang in front of us. As a forest ranger, he dares to fight poachers in the front line without hesitation, but facing the unknown "ghosts" in the Shining Cave, even if it's just a memory, he still breaks out in a cold sweat.

"So Mr. Fang Ci, although I know you are powerful, that ghost is too scary. If you really want to enter the cave, I still suggest you wait a few days for the ghost to leave by itself. It will not be too late to go in then. I can personally be your tour guide." Lang Zhuang took out a handkerchief to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead while advising.

"No need. What I've never been afraid of since I was a child is ghosts." After listening to Lang Zhuang's vivid description, Fang Ci not only did not feel scared, but became more curious about the ghost.

"But..." Lang Zhuang wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Fang Ci.

"Don't worry, if I really encounter a ghost, it's not certain who I should be afraid of then." As Fang Ci finished speaking, the Blazing Roaring Tiger cooperated very well and jumped out of the Poké Ball.

Some people's words are naturally persuasive, and even if they are talking nonsense, they can still gain a lot of fans. In Lang Zhuang's eyes, Fang Ci is undoubtedly such a person.

Especially after seeing the flaming roaring tiger with a ferocious face beside Fang Ci, the only trace of worry in his heart instantly disappeared.

In the world of Pokémon, the Blazing Roaring Tiger can be used as a door god to protect the house. In many people's minds, it can suppress all evil spirits, and ghosts and ghosts can be easily suppressed. Although there is no Blazing Roaring Tiger in the Kalos region, as a senior fan of the supernatural, Lang Zhuang naturally recognized this Pokémon with a very evil-repelling appearance at a glance, and no longer had any objections to Fang Ci's words.

"Hey, ranger, are you really going to let this guy enter the Shining Cave? What if something unexpected happens..." Seeing that Lang Zhuang seemed willing to agree to let Fang Ci and the other person enter the Shining Cave, someone in the crowd immediately stood up and questioned.

Hearing this, Fang Ci immediately turned his head to look at the person who spoke. The moment their eyes met, Fang Ci clearly felt that the other person's gaze was evasive. He also happened to have some impression of this person. When Fang Ci asked about the situation just now, this guy was the one who echoed the loudest among the people around him.

"Don't worry, this Lord Fang Ci is no ordinary trainer. You all know the Leon family, right?" Seeing that someone dared to question his idol, Lang Zhuang immediately stood up and spoke loudly.

"Of course I know. Weren't they just wiped out by the alliance a few days ago? But what does this have to do with this young man?" After hearing Lang Zhuang's words, someone in the crowd immediately asked in confusion.

“Humph, let me tell you, the head of the Leon family was captured by Lord Fang Ci himself. Not only that, he also controlled hundreds of hostile trainers with just one Pokémon. He is definitely the number one hero of that operation!”

As soon as Lang Zhuang said this, it immediately caused an uproar among the crowd.

Many people present had watched the live video of the Battle of Leon Manor released by the League, and they were all deeply impressed by the trainer who single-handedly turned the entire battle around. However, since the video was shot by a drone from above and did not clearly capture Fang Ci's face, when everyone heard the name Fang Ci they just felt somewhat familiar and did not immediately realize where they had heard it before.

"Could this guy be the trainer of the Pokémon named Tao Dai Lang?"

"Of course!"

"That's great! If it's really him, he will be able to easily deal with the ghost this time!"

Hearing the voices of Lang Zhuang and the trainers around him, Fang Ci smiled helplessly. It seems that compared to remembering the names of trainers, trainers are more impressed by the names of Pokémon. Although his name appeared in the reports many times, in the end, the ones that everyone remembered were Tao Dai Lang and Gouzan Gou.

However, Fang Ci didn't care much about these things, and was even a little happy about them. After all, with the example of Qi Shu, he was very familiar with the troubles that fame would bring to daily life.

"Okay, everyone, be quiet!"

Seeing that the crowd's voices were getting louder and louder, as if they had personally participated in the battle and began to recount the details of the Battle of Leon Manor, Fang Ci could only raise his hand helplessly and shout loudly.

Upon hearing Fang Ci's voice, the crowd immediately quieted down. In the world of trainers, respecting the strong is the most basic quality. After knowing Fang Ci's identity, he was recognized as the strongest trainer present. Therefore, after hearing Fang Ci's voice, the trainers who had just been in a panic because of the ghost immediately found their backbone.

"Although I don't know what the so-called 'ghosts' in the Shining Cave are, as a trainer, I believe that in the face of absolute power, all monsters will be exposed. So please believe me, I will reveal the truth to everyone soon."

Being so popular with everyone, Fang Ci was not humble at all. Instead, he stood up and patted his chest to assure everyone.

In fact, Dongfang definitely did not believe in the concept of "ghosts", especially after seeing his identity exposed and the obvious panic on the faces of several people in the crowd, he already had some guesses about this so-called haunted incident.

Under everyone's expectant gaze, Fang Ci and Qi Shu walked through the crowd and arrived in front of the cave.

"Brother, do we really have to go in? What if there really is a ghost in there?" Compared to Fang Ci who looked calm and confident, Qi Shu was obviously still immersed in the story Lang Zhuang had just told him. He held the corner of Fang Ci's clothes and said with some fear.

"It doesn't matter. Even if there really is a ghost, I will definitely protect you. Besides, aren't you worried about not having any good materials recently? Isn't this time the materials are delivered to your door?"

Hearing Qishu's timid voice, Fang Ci turned around, touched the pink hair on her head and said with a smile.

Seeing the sunny smile on Fang Ci's face, Qi Shu's fear instantly dissipated. He nodded very seriously with a tense face.

"Okay, don't be nervous. You will be my photographer this time. Please follow me closely and don't let my handsome back disappear in the camera~"

As he said that, Fang Ci took off the portable camera from his neck and stuffed it into Qi Shu's sweaty, soft palm.

"Don't worry, I'm not a crybaby!"

Holding the camera in his hand, Qi Shu's confidence was instantly ignited, especially when he saw the Blazing Roaring Tiger following behind him and Fang Ci protecting him in the middle, the last trace of fear instantly disappeared.

After entering the Shining Cave, the two's vision suddenly darkened as Lang Zhuang said. Looking from not far from the cave entrance into the depths of the cave, if it were not for the irregularly distributed patches of light moss, it would be almost impossible to see any other scenery.

The Shining Cave is interconnected and it is easy to get lost if you are not careful if you enter it for the first time. Therefore, Lang Zhuang, who was familiar with the cave roads before entering, took the initiative to offer to act as a tour guide to lead the way, but was rejected by Fang Ci.

Because of the buzzing bats, Fang Ci didn't worry about getting lost in this intricate cave. Besides, compared to being a tour guide, Fang Ci had more important things for Lang Zhuang to do outside.

When you step into the cave, the first thing that catches your eye is a dazzling expanse of moss. They are like stars in the night sky, dotted in every corner of the cave, emitting a soft and mysterious light. These mosses are either gathered in pieces or sparsely distributed, like a carefully painted starry sky painting.

At the top of the cave, the mosses interweave into a curtain of light, as if the Milky Way from the sky is pouring down. Their light jumps and reflects on the cave wall, forming a series of mottled light and shadows. These light and shadows keep changing with the swaying of the mosses, like a magical dance of light and shadow.

Under the illumination of the moss, the scenery in the cave gradually reveals its outline. The rocks on the cave wall present various strange shapes and textures, as if they were works of art carved by nature over millions of years. Some rocks are still attached with crystal water droplets, which sparkle under the illumination of the moss, like dazzling gems.

The air in the cave is filled with a moist and fresh scent, mixed with the fragrance of soil and moss but also with a hint of moisture. Occasionally, a breeze blows, bringing a hint of coolness and the breath of the world outside the cave.