Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Once the atmosphere had eased somewhat, Nan Yin began to speak again.

“Master, I did not handle the dojo challenge well yesterday. Please forgive me.”

She wasn't referring to the outcome of the match; she was referring to the damage to the venue.

Because the Biyi Dojo is rooted in the trunk of an ancient tree, once burned, many of the old branches would normally not be able to recover in a short time.

"Haha, no, it's just a small matter. Don't forget about the children."

Gently stroking the head of the lead sheep, as Grandpa Fu chatted and laughed, lush greenery peeked in through the window, branches and leaves sprouting and falling.

After this reminder, the girl realized that in this world, thanks to the help of Pokémon, problems such as water sources, vegetation, and even pollution could be effectively solved.

"Besides, Nan Yin, you said you handled it poorly, but I clearly think you did it too well."

"Not only did he defeat the strong with the weak and win fair and square, but he also demonstrated the characteristics of the Grass type in the battle and took care of the challenger's feelings."

They applauded, and the elderly man beside them nodded gently in agreement.

“Fokke is right. I heard this is your first time participating in a match, right?”

"To be able to remain so calm on your first appearance is beyond what many trainers do. Moreover, such immediate reactions are not something that can be achieved by luck once or twice, so there is no need to be overly modest."

"And who is this old gentleman?"

Even knowing the former's identity, Nan Yin still leaned forward to ask Master Fu for advice.

"He's just an old man from the Saro Dojo, always guarding his own little corner of the world, suspicious and paranoid like he's dealing with a thief. He came here this time for such a trivial matter, making me sound like I'm petty."

He explained rather irritably, clearly still harboring resentment over Coco's earlier attempt to take Nanyin away.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't be so rude. You're not much better than me."

Raising his long, eagle-like eyebrows, Coco Bulb abandoned his usual serious demeanor, as if he were about to have a big fight with Master Fu right here.

Despite their advanced age and physical limitations, as old acquaintances, the two had accumulated some conflicts and friendship during their youth.

A deep friendship strong enough to warrant physical violence.

"Alright, alright, we both have our own needs today, so let's not be so petty. Nanyin, you come forward."

Despite her confusion, the girl still walked up to the two of them. At the same moment, Master Fu also looked at his old friend.

"As I mentioned before, this child seems to have some kind of superpower or aura-related talent."

During the creation of the energy cube that day, Fu Ye did notice something amiss. That's why he pretended to have business with the Alliance and made a special trip to find Cocoble, who was quite accomplished in this field.

“I know very little about superpowers, but about waveguides... Come, child, unleash your special ability.”

Not surprised by Master Fu's knowledge, Nan Yin has never hidden the existence of her mental power. In recent days, whenever she has been unable to sustain herself with her own mental strength, she has used this ability to assist her.

It wasn't naivety or innocence; she simply trusted Dr. Blatano, the old man before her, and, most importantly, her own judgment.

As for waveguides.

Looking at her personal panel and the six extra points, Nan Yin didn't hesitate much.

If she hadn't been in a bad mood yesterday, she would have wanted to try this spiritual progression long ago to make up for the regrets of missing pieces of the puzzle and the interruption of contact.

So, give me some more!

[Waveguide: 0→1, you have sensed the weak pulse of the waveguide.]

Like a drop of dew falling into the heart of a lake, creating ripples upon ripples, it is no longer water without roots or a tree without stems; the girl's thoughts now have a true source and fertile soil to take root.

In this world, everything has its own spirit, and this fluctuation also has a specific terminology.

--waveguide.

Those who can perceive and control this spirit are anciently known as waveguide messengers.

Similar to telekinesis, a value of only one is not enough for Nan Yin to be controlled at will, and even simple perception is extremely difficult.

Even such a slight fluctuation changed the world in her eyes.

Morning dew brushes against the leaves, cascading down onto the deep earth, their breaths seemingly sharing a unique rhythm.

The energy of the mountain goat, which rides on the grass and spurs vegetation, flows by; Scorpio looks around, eager to find something interesting; Eevee looks confused, its thoughts swirling with worry...

Things that were once taken for granted suddenly took on a completely new appearance. As the power of thought spontaneously spread and merged with these new appearances, an all-knowing sense was born.

Imagine looking at a cube. No matter how you adjust the angle, an ordinary person can only see a maximum of three faces. But now, through the combination of the two, Nanyin can capture everything within its range, and through the connection between them, it can see all six faces of the cube at a glance, gaining a complete view of its entirety.

Embracing the rushing Eevee, now, words and restraint are no longer needed; they can express their innermost feelings and mutual affection.

"Buy~"

Also surprised by this unusual fluctuation, after stroking his chin and observing it for a while, Cocoble made a rough deduction.

"There is indeed a waveguide component present, but its state is merely the initial trigger; this ability is more attributable to the supernatural aspect. However, with proper guidance, it is not impossible to go further."

"Then I'll trouble you, old friend." Setting aside his airs and adopting the long-unused form of address, the old man turned to the girl and said softly, "Nanyin, for the next few days, you will study the basic applications of waveguides with Cocoble."

"it is good."

Nodding in agreement, Nan Yin had no reason to refuse.

Having received a satisfactory reply, Cocoble glanced at Master Fu again, indicating that his needs had not yet been met.

"Yes, I know. Nan Yin, you can take that child to the breeding room later to choose a high-quality Fighting-type Pokémon egg."

Trusting his apprentice's judgment, without even being named, the person being discussed jumped off the windowsill on roller skates.

With her long, golden hair hanging down and a well-proportioned figure, the identity of the newcomer was obvious.

"Long time no see, Nanyin~"

Chapter Twenty-Four: Sharp Fangs

Following the faint fragrance, the pretty young girl had already thrown herself into Nan Yin's arms.

Due to the height difference, even with the added support of roller skating, Korni only reached the forehead of the former.

"Korne?"

Feeling rather awkward, Nan Yin hadn't expected the other party to be so enthusiastic upon meeting her.

Their relationship is clearly not that close.

"Yes, you still remember me, that's so great!"

Hearing the girl's confused murmur, Korne was not discouraged at all; instead, she became even more excited.

"Oh right, this is a Miare Gray pie, it's super soft and super sweet, you should try it."

She rummaged through her handbag and found the dessert she had specially saved, then hurriedly stuffed it into Nan Yin's hand, her eyes wide with anticipation.

"Ah... thank you for your kindness."

Chen Ci was reserved and somewhat at a loss, which was understandable given Nan Yin's dullness; she simply couldn't handle this kind of energetic girl.

Not only in my past life when I was nearly thirty, but also in this life that I only have a few years left. The hectic work schedule has squeezed out my leisure time, and when even life itself has become a problem, who has time to think about anything else?

"So you and this girl already knew each other. Then I'll leave everything to you from now on, Nan Yin."

Without saying a word, he patted the girl on the shoulder, and Fu Ye smiled, looking quite pleased with himself.

As the conversation subsided and footsteps faded into the distance, and only Nan Yin and Ke Er Ni remained on the boardwalk carved out of the branches, the atmosphere between them became even more strange.

"Cornee, is Mr. Cocoble your elder?"

Staring at the steps beneath her feet, and with the information she already knew, Nan Yin casually asked.

Ultimately, Korne was also a guest of their home, and they didn't want silence to be the only thing on their journey; that would be unfriendly and impolite.

"Yes, Grandpa is a very strict person. This time, after losing to Ailan, he almost gave me a good scolding, saying that if I didn't produce some decent results, he would confiscate my keystone."

As if she had lost all her energy, the girl's eyelashes drooped, revealing a worried and distressed expression.

"Ailan?"

"Yes, because Carlos's gym challenges are progressive and skipping levels is not allowed. The Twin Gym is located after the Sala Gym. The reason you were able to meet that guy, Nan Yin, is simply because I lost to him and had to give him the badge, letting him continue to be arrogant."

Recalling the horrific scene of being pierced through multiple times by Charizard X that day, the girl clenched her fists, then loosened them.

"In the end, it's still because my cultivation is not enough." She forced a somewhat strained smile, but as the topic changed, a pleasant look returned to her face. "However, I really didn't expect that in just half a month, Nan Yin, you would become Master Fu's disciple and make such a name for yourself in battle."

Without explicitly stating it, Nan Yin knew that the other party was referring to yesterday's great victory.

"It was just a clever trick. Now that the old gentleman has set the requirements, has Korne figured out how she's going to prove herself?"

"Yes, having suffered a crushing defeat against Alain, winning back would be the best answer. Of course, before that, Lucario and I need to continue honing our skills. Let's set a simple goal first: to achieve a hundred consecutive wins."

"As for the final leader after the 100-game winning streak, it is—"

Ke'erni raised her hand and pointed at Nanyin, her eyes clear and full of determination.

"I?"

She was momentarily stunned; no matter how the girl thought about it, she couldn't have guessed that this would be the outcome.

“That’s right. Because you, Nan Yin, defeated Ai Lan despite being weak, only by defeating you can I prove that I truly have the strength to stand alone.”

"Of course, not now!" Korini quickly explained, seemingly afraid that the former would misunderstand. "I also know that you, Nanyin, have only recently debuted and are just getting started as a trainer."

"Therefore, to ensure fairness, let's settle this at the Miare Conference!"

It's unclear what sparked this fighting spirit, but Nan Yin wouldn't let down anyone's enthusiasm.

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

Suppressing the thought in her heart, "But I will not lose," although she has little experience, she is not as outspoken as some complete newcomers.

"arrive."

They stopped in their tracks, and with the force applied to their hands, the heavy wooden door slowly tilted to either side.

"Cornee, before we finalize our choice, may I ask about your specific requirements?"

"Well, I don't mind. It was all Grandpa's idea. I just heard that you happened to be in Biyi City, so I came straight here."

Without any attempt to hide her thoughts, Korne stated them frankly.

"But we've only met twice already."

Unable to process the confusion in her heart, Nan Yin never thought that she had extraordinary charm or could give people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

"Because Nan Yin, you give me a very special feeling, or rather, a sense of affinity?"

As she pondered her choice of words, she saw the girl furrow her brows, her eyes heavy with worry, as if she had been struck by some kind of blow, and even her voice became barely audible afterward.

She pressed her lips together, lowered her voice, and asked hesitantly.

"Did I overreact?"

"of course not."

Being enthusiastic and outgoing is never a mistake; it's just that Nan Yin is used to being alone and subconsciously draws clear boundaries with others.

"I'm sorry, Nanyin. My grandfather is quite strict with me, and I don't know how to get along with people my own age. I just keep trying to express my thoughts and close the distance..."

"I'm sorry if this has caused you some trouble."

With these repeated apologies, the previously lively atmosphere cooled down again. Even with the dazzling array of eggs before her, Korni suppressed her surprise and remained silent.

Undoubtedly, in a sense, Nan Yin asked the wrong question. And under such circumstances, saying that nothing was wrong would obviously not salvage the tense atmosphere.

and so--

Sorting aside her jumbled thoughts and refusing to conform to the status quo, the girl simply told her story in her own way.

"Because I don't know the specifics of your team, Korni, I can only make selections based on the information I have."

"Look at this Pokémon egg. Aside from its rough brown markings, it's not particularly special, indicating it only possesses the Fighting type. The next one, however, is quite different..."

As she spoke eloquently and her introduction deepened, Nan Yin stopped in front of the elf egg she had decided to meet halfway through the conversation.

"Abandoning a single attribute and pursuing more resistances, I think this egg is quite good. The layered regular patterns cover the main brown color, and the wide range of Psychic power makes up for the weakness of Fighting. If Korrina doesn't object, Gallade might be quite suitable to join your team."

There was no complicated reply, only a soft murmur from the lips.

"Thank you."