Elf: Is the bear apprentice the weakest? I'll shatter the sky with my fists.

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The night was as dark as ink, and only the moonlight guided them along the forest path.

Li Chen and Yulongdu walked through the ashes and headed towards Manjin Town.

"Celebi, do you know how to purify those dark substances?"

Li Chen suddenly asked.

"know."

Unexpectedly, Celebi nodded immediately.

The tentacles on its forehead suddenly lit up with a bright green light, drawing several complex tracks in the night.

"Really?"

Chapter 434: Manjin Town, Manqian

"Really?"

Li Chen stopped abruptly, and Yulongdu almost bumped into him. "What's going on?"

Celebi was seen floating lightly into the air, his slender arms slowly drawing an arc, outlining a perfect spherical outline on his chest.

In an instant, countless bright points of light burst out from its body, dancing in the moonlight like fireflies on a summer night.

These dancing spots of light gradually gathered together and condensed into a strangely shaped phantom of a Poké Ball in mid-air.

The upper part of the sphere glows with dazzling golden light, while the lower part emits a cool silver-white glow. The two ancient letters "GS" are clearly engraved in the center of the sphere.

"I need a Poké Ball like this..."

Celebi's ethereal voice carried a hint of melancholy from the passage of time.

As the night breeze blew gently, the twinkling lights began to dim gradually, and finally turned into starlight and dissipated in the deep night.

"But now... it can't be done yet."

Celebi said helplessly.

Li Chen looked up at the night sky that had returned to silence, and the phantom that had just disappeared was reflected in his pupils.

GS ball......

He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

If my memory serves me right, this legendary Poké Ball seems to require the rainbow feathers of Ho-Oh and the silver feathers of Lugia as carriers in order to be forged.

Li Chen looked at the gradually dissipating light and sighed softly: "It seems that I really can't do it now."

He suddenly remembered something and took out a bait ball from his waist: "Gyarados, where is the silver feather I gave you before?"

A red light flashed, and Gyarados's massive body loomed in the night.

Hearing the trainer's question, it slowly opened its bloody mouth and let out a low roar.

"Roar——" (Inside.)

Li Chen's eyes twitched slightly: "You mean... the silver feather is in your belly?"

"Roar." (Yes.)

Gyarados nodded its massive head, its long, colorful horns gleaming in the moonlight.

It growled a few more times, and faint silver-white energy fluctuations emanated from its body, as if indicating that the mysterious feather had completely merged with its power, and could no longer be separated...

The night wind blew by, and Li Chen looked at his Gyarados with an innocent expression, not knowing what to say for a moment...

Okay, now it’s time to start over again.

Upon learning that Silver Feather had merged with Gyarados, Li Chen just shook his head helplessly, then he and Yulongdu quickened their pace and headed towards Manjin Town.

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The clock hands pointed to ten o'clock, and we finally arrived at the city gate of Manjin Town.

The well-arranged wooden buildings are looming in the night, and the warm lights shine through the window lattices, adding a touch of warmth to the town.

Li Chen was about to step in when a silver light flashed and a guard in shiny armor blocked his way with a spear across his face.

"stop!"

The guard's voice was particularly clear in the silent night. "Manjin Town is under curfew at night and no outside visitors are allowed."

The armor shone coldly in the moonlight, and the guard's resolute face was full of unquestionable determination.

The tip of the spear pressed down slightly, casting a thin shadow on the stone road.

Li Chen smiled awkwardly, bowed slightly and said, "Big brother, we are travelers from afar. Can you please make some concessions?"

The guard's face was stern, his spear motionless. "Rules are rules! Even if the king of heaven comes, don't even think about entering this door tonight!"

But soon, his eyes were suddenly attracted by the shuttle ball on Li Chen's waist, and his tone suddenly softened a bit: "Wait... this is... are you the Demon Envoy from the Xicui area?"

"I guess so." Li Chen stroked the Poké Ball on his waist and explained, "It was delayed for a while because of the fire in the Paulownia forest."

The guard was suddenly at a loss, and his armor made a slight clinking sound.

Demon messenger!

He is the esteemed Demon Envoy!

But do we really want to let him in?

What if it's a fake demon, or the recently reported black-clad demon?!

The guard fell into deep thought.

For a moment, I didn’t know what to do.

Just when he was in a dilemma, a steady sound of footsteps came from behind.

Yulongdu walked forward calmly, the moonlight flowing on his cloak.

He took out a badge engraved with a dragon pattern and said in a calm voice, "I am Yulong Du, the young patriarch of the Yulong family. This is the family emblem."

The badge glows with a restrained silver light, and the dragon pattern appears lifelike.

"It turns out to be the young patriarch of the Yulong family and the distinguished guest who came from afar!"

The guards immediately straightened their backs, their armor making crisp clash sounds.

He breathed a sigh of relief, his tone suddenly becoming respectful: "Since the Yulong family is guaranteeing us, we can enter the town. However, I hope that the two distinguished guests will not disturb the residents when traveling at night."

In the Johto region, the name of the Yulong family is the best pass.

As the most influential ancient family in the region, its prestige is enough to make any guard let down their guard.

The guard stepped aside to make way, and Li Chen and Yu Longdu walked side by side into the streets of Manjin Town.

The scene before him suddenly made Li Chen's eyes light up.

In stark contrast to the quaint Juniper Village, Manjin Town exudes vigorous vitality everywhere.

The streets were bustling with people, and the lights from the shops illuminated the cobblestone roads as bright as day.

Three-story houses stand side by side, their red-tiled roofs gleaming in the moonlight. Some buildings even utilize the latest brick and tile structures, demonstrating a trend toward urbanization.

Li Chen couldn't help but stop and look. Every brick and tile here was in sharp contrast to the thatched houses in Huipi Village.

On both sides of the street, gas lamps with copper bells hanging on them chime softly in the wind, adding a touch of elegance to this city that never sleeps.

In comparison...

Huipi Village is really a mountain village.

No matter how emotional you feel, you still have to find a place to stay.

Just as Li Chen and the other two were preparing to find a place to stay, a clear female voice came from the corner of the street.

"Dear guest who has come from afar, please stay."

Li Chen turned his head and saw a girl in a neat short dress walking towards them.

In the moonlight, her short cherry-pink hair danced gently with her steps, casting a soft glow under the street lights.

The well-cut trousers perfectly outline her slender legs, and the short jacket on top makes her figure look tall and agile.

The girl stopped in front of the two men, a bright smile on her lips. "Welcome to Manjin Town. I'm Manqian, the mayor's daughter."

She bowed slightly, an exquisite hair ornament gleaming in the light. "You two look tired and exhausted, so I guess you need to find a comfortable place to stay."

Chapter 435 Pine Straw

"Looking at how exhausted you two look, I guess you need to find a comfortable place to stay?"

Man Qian put her hands behind her back, leaned forward slightly, and there was a glint of curiosity in her eyes.

Her eyes lingered on Li Chen's unique attire, and she couldn't help but ask, "Your attire is so unique. Are you a demon envoy from another region?"

"Well, I'm from the Washicui area."

Li Chen lightly touched the shuttle ball on his waist and nodded.

"Xicui area?!"

Manqian covered her mouth in surprise, her pink hair swaying slightly with her movements. "That's a place that requires crossing most of Johto to reach!"

She counted on her fingers, "From the northern border to our Gold Man Town, even if you ride a Kentaro, it will take more than half a month..."

Li Chen smiled and said, "It's not that exaggerated actually. Thanks to my friends for their help."

"partner?"

Manqian tilted her head, her eyes suddenly lighting up, "Ah! Are you referring to those monsters?"

Li Chen nodded: "Yeah."

Hearing this, Man Qian excitedly took a few steps closer, like a child who had discovered a new toy. "I heard that the monsters in the Xi Cui region are very powerful. Is that true?"

"Actually, it's not that exaggerated. The wild monsters we encounter on the road are relatively easy to deal with." Li Chen said lightly.

"Then, can you let it out so I can see it?"

Man Qian clasped her hands together, her eyes sparkling, "Just one look! I promise!"

As she spoke, her eyes swept over Celebi who was on Li Chen's shoulder, but she only regarded him as a cute playmate.

This small monster is obviously a mascot. How could it possibly lead its trainer across thousands of mountains and rivers?

Li Chen shook his head slightly: "I'm afraid it's not convenient now."

“Eh~~~~”

Man Qian dragged out the tone, suddenly grabbed Li Chen's hand and shook it gently, and the pink ends of her hair danced playfully with the movement.

"Please! If you agree, I'll help you find accommodation for tonight. All the hotels in town are closed at this time!"

Her fingertips were warm and her palms were soft.

Li Chen could feel the lively girl staring at him expectantly, like a cat asking for snacks...

"Ah... there are so many troubles..."

Li Chen sighed and turned to look at Yulongdu beside him: "Adu, where is your Dragonite now?"

Yulongdu raised his hand and pointed at the night sky, his tone also filled with helplessness: "I'm waiting in the sky."

Li Chen was silent for a moment, and finally took the shuttle ball from his waist.

As a blue light flashed, the elegant figure of the ancient sword leopard suddenly appeared on the stone road.

The moment it appeared, the air around it suddenly cooled down, and tiny ice crystals condensed out of thin air, falling like stardust into Man Qian's outstretched palm.

"This is......"

Manqian stared blankly at the ice crystals gradually melting in her palm, then looked up at the legendary Pokémon in front of her that exuded an ancient aura.

The fur on the ancient sword leopard's body shone with a cold light, and every breath brought up a fine mist of frost.