Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

As the slight weight tilted, and the girl loosened her fingers, a clean, smooth fang fell into Nan Yin's palm.

She looked up at Korne, about to speak, when she heard the other's explanation.

"Whether it's Grandpa teaching us how to use the waveguide, or the Pokémon egg that Mr. Fokker returned to us, those were exchanges between the older generation and have nothing to do with us."

“Nanyin, this sharp tooth was bought by myself, just to repay you for the effort you put into selecting and telling it.”

Scorpio's evolutionary conditions are well known, so it's obvious that this was a gift prepared intentionally.

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Chapter Twenty-Five: Clear Mind and Unfettered Thoughts

The next day, the sky was bright and the breeze was gentle.

Along with this warm atmosphere, her brand new course was unveiled.

"Waveguides are the breath of all things. To truly achieve perception and even control, one must first understand oneself and then extend to other things."

Sitting in meditation on the cushion, Kokobur crossed his legs and spoke of his actions.

"Relax your mind and focus your energy on the simplest breathing, so that your body and mind can gradually achieve harmony and unity."

Straighten your back and shoulders, place your hands behind your back, inhale and exhale, and support your whole body on your toes, showing a sense of effortless strength.

Despite the obvious power emanating from the outside, Nan Yin only felt a sense of tranquility and natural rhythm upon seeing this scene.

"Posture is just a method to help you get into the state. When you can truly feel your breath going in and out, flowing through all your meridians, you will make unexpected discoveries when you observe other things."

Having said all she needed to say, Cocoble handed the time over to the two girls in the audience.

Open your mind, close your senses, and follow the preface. When Nan Yin concentrates the mental energy that she usually releases into herself, the clutter in her vision disappears, leaving only the rhythmic breathing like the tide.

Strangely enough, in that instant, not only did her mind become clear and her fatigue disappear, but the problems that had troubled her in the past were also easily solved as her thoughts drifted.

Another feeling was that the restrictions that had once bound her body seemed to have been completely lifted. Following the rhythm of her breathing, she seemed to be able to unleash the full potential of her body in an instant, as if she were mobilizing all her strength in one strike.

really.

Looking at Nan Yin's calm and composed demeanor, and then at her own granddaughter's unsteady and clumsy manner, the old man made a decision in his heart without even comparing them.

Hmm, it seems that Fokke is right. If this child focuses his thoughts, he can easily enter a state of single-minded concentration.

Although it is slightly inferior in terms of the waveguide that forms the foundation, the hard work itself is a talent. For Korni, Nan Yin might be a good role model and a partner in the same field.

Instead of hoarding his knowledge, Cocoble generously shared all his knowledge about waveguides.

Everyone knows him as the Gym Leader, but few know about the legacy that forms the foundation of his lineage. As descendants of the Aura Hero, their lineage not only preserves the secrets of Mega Evolution but also continues the legacy of Aura power.

Even though they strictly guarded their mouths and did not leak any information, Master Fu's closed-door disciple was still within an acceptable range given the close relationship between the two families.

At least, he's not an arrogant, conceited kid who's annoying to look at.

She gave a cold snort. She disliked the person who came to visit her a few months ago. She heard that he was Professor Oak's grandson, but he didn't show even a fraction of the old man's humility.

"You can study here for now. Fokke and I have some things to take care of."

Without explaining much, he flicked his sleeve and gave Korni a look before leaving.

As the old man walked away, the blonde girl immediately lay back completely on the futon.

"This is too difficult, how could anyone hold on for so long? And that old man, he should just leave, but he had to give me that look, who is he trying to scare!"

She stuck out her tongue slightly to show her fearlessness.

After looking around and confirming that the other person had not returned, Korni put her ten fingers together and placed them behind her head.

"This position is still the most comfortable, Nan Yin. How do you manage to stay completely still in such a boring situation?"

After exchanging gifts yesterday, they were no longer so reserved with each other.

"Perhaps it's because... my reflexes are longer."

Si Chen gave a seemingly plausible but obviously false answer. Nan Yin also raised her hands and chest, letting the mountains tremble slightly, and stretched.

Even she, after concentrating for so long, would feel a little bored and lose interest.

Besides, there are things more worthy of my attention right now—

The little beast lay prone on its hindquarters, legs together, mimicking the girl's earlier actions. It closed its eyes, focused on breathing, and moved its pointed ears up and down with the movement of its eyebrows. Its furry tail also spun around at will.

How can there be such an adorable Pokémon as Eevee?

With a slight upturn of her lips, just as Nan Yin was about to reach out and touch the child, the little beast seemed to understand and raised the ball of flesh in its palm, touching it with the girl's.

"Buy?"

"Eh?"

Amidst shared doubts, it was only at this moment that Nan Yin realized that, due to the resonance of the waveguide, they seemed to have truly understood each other's thoughts.

Hearing the girl's unwavering love and praise, the little beast's face immediately flushed red, and it looked around for a place to hide.

The thought that Eevee longed to stay with her forever also made Nan Yin's face light up, and she couldn't help but smile heartily.

Using her keen senses, just as the other person was about to escape, she reached out and pulled him into her arms at the perfect moment.

"Bu-yi! Bu-yi!"

Eevee hurriedly kicked its short legs, intending to swing its tail tip and open Nan Yin's arms, but when it remembered that its trainer was just an ordinary person, the worry and fear of being injured again made it suppress the idea, and let Nan Yin hug it tighter.

There was no verbal communication, only the emotions that flowed uncontrollably from the heart.

She didn't let go either. Watching the little guy's increasingly shy and blushing face, and feeling its uneasy, wagging tail, Nan Yin's mind even spontaneously heard a notification that the intimacy level had increased.

—It's so wonderful to be able to get along with each other in such a simple and pure way without worrying about not being able to communicate our thoughts or considering any misunderstandings.

While things were progressing well on one side, a storm was brewing in Korni's heart on the other.

"You're kidding me. How could I possibly enter a meditative state so quickly? Lucario and I have tried for so long and haven't succeeded even once."

"Luca!"

Sitting upright, Lucario also stared intently, seemingly trying to learn something from Nan Yin.

Having a clear mind is no easy feat, especially for the energetic and thoughtful fighting girl, Korne.

"Besides, what's the big difference? He's so indifferent and serious towards me, but so kind to those children."

She muttered to herself, knowing that she had only met Nan Yin twice and could not compare to the Pokémon that had accompanied her since the beginning of the journey, but Korrina still felt indignant about this differential treatment.

Watching Eevee step out with its fuzzy little legs and land its fleshy ball in Nan Yin's palm with a light touch, and seeing the other's bright smile, doubts resurfaced in the girl's mind.

I'm a semi-famous genius in Kalos, so how could I be less attractive than a beginner Pokémon?

Chapter Twenty-Six: Mutual Care

"Don't rush, Scorpio, these are all for you."

Following the texture of the prickly berry, the tip of the knife cuts through the skin, and Nan Yin is now trying to create a poison-type energy block.

Although Gliscor possesses both ground and flight attributes, it is fundamentally still a Pokémon belonging to the Scorpion order.

If we want to shift towards a defensive strategy in the future, then enhancing the effectiveness of poison as an offensive tactic is indispensable.

There was no concern about excessive toxicity; the little one's immune system made her naturally resistant to poisoning, and besides, she was well aware of the dosage limits.

The luminous mushrooms are crushed in a stone mortar and pestle, and powdered dark stone is added to fix their shape. As the broth is simmered over a low flame, it turns a clear violet color.

Great, there are no impurities floating or sinking, and it only needs to be frozen slightly to take shape.

"Bang!"

With a delighted sniff of the fragrance, Scorpio sometimes fluttered up and down, sometimes closing the distance, pressing its small face against the viewing window of the freezer, causing the soft flesh on both sides of its cheeks to be squeezed outwards.

Along with its joyful movements, the sharp teeth hanging around its neck also jingled, asserting their presence.

Yes, Nan Yin does not intend for this child to evolve in the near future. It is still young, and long-term malnutrition has caused its previous development to be delayed.

A month of care is hardly enough to make up for past losses, not to mention that Scorpios still need to improve in various aspects and require further training.

Reality is not a game of numerical values, and evolution is not a process that guarantees success simply by providing items. The growth of the body and the transformation of limbs all require a solid foundation and a huge amount of energy. Nan Yin would only reject this idea before she had complete confidence in it.

If she makes a mistake along the way, she might, no, she definitely will regret it for the rest of her life.

After all, once that child has placed their trust in them, their future no longer belongs to just one person.

Pushing open the French windows of the balcony, I stood on high ground and gazed into the deep forest. In the corners of my vision, I could see wisps of black smoke rising into the air.

This isn't the first time in half a month; such accidents have been happening frequently since Grandpa Fu came back.

It's unclear whether the wildfire was caused by nature or by someone's deliberate sabotage.

Over the course of several days, she and Cornet rarely saw the two elderly people. During the lessons, they would often show strange expressions and leave in a hurry. Even the patrolmen who usually helped out were nowhere to be seen.

Although every time she asked, they would reply that everything was fine and that she should not worry, Nan Yin felt that this was just another way of making excuses, a cover-up by Master Fu to keep her from being distracted.

A storm is brewing; it seems that something uncontrollable is about to happen on this land.

After trying to recall the timeline of events but still unable to reach a conclusion, Nan Yin opened the Rotom Compendium and briefly browsed the recent hot topics and information in the Carlos region.

[Recommended travel destination – Explore the developed city of Sempil and the Baalfam Basilica, featuring numerous ancient buildings. Welcome to visit!]

[Weather Warning – Several minor earthquakes have occurred in Shixiang Town recently, the cause of which is unknown, but they are suspected to be precursors to crustal movement.]

[Technological Innovation – The Vladali Institute, for the convenience of the public, has pioneered a holographic communication device. Remote communication, seeing loved ones – you deserve it!]

Leaving aside the sensational news reports, the familiar names of Shixiang Town and Fratali stood out quite prominently in Nanyin's view.

Perhaps Outer Rock Town is just a remote village with jagged rocks, but in reality, Team Flare's secret base is located there.

Since the Primordial Giants dragged the tectonic plates and split the entire continent in two, the Carlos region has never experienced any violent tectonic movements.

Therefore, frequent earthquakes can only be attributed to human activities.

Has Team Flare begun its plan to capture Z?

It is still unclear whether the fire that recently occurred near Biyi City was also caused by them, but the girl felt a greater sense of urgency.

Not to stir up trouble, but to avoid harming innocent bystanders.

A world-ending meteorite, the collision of land and sea, the resurgence of the demon god...

Perhaps, with her foresight, she could avoid many predetermined disasters, but the existence of the butterfly effect meant that Nan Yin would eventually lose this advantage.

When she unwittingly finds herself shrouded in mystery, and when crisis truly confronts her, how can she protect herself, these children, and the peace and warmth of the community when she has no means of protection?

To place one's hopes on the so-called protagonists, expecting them to turn the tide and quell the disaster?

No, Nan Yin would never entrust her fate to others. Seeing her own powerlessness and insignificance, she vowed to take complete control of everything she had.

Therefore, we must become strong before anything happens.

The gentle breeze blew by, but could not stir the girl's hair. Unconsciously, a surge of mental energy had condensed around her, causing the flow of her breath to stagnate.

With a single thought, Nan Yin poured most of her remaining points into the Mind Power column.

[Psychic Power: 2→5, Available Points: 2]

Instead of choosing waveguides, we should support the superior over the inferior. Compared to achieving enlightenment in the spiritual realm, the extension at the physical level is undoubtedly more effective.

When she once again channeled her mental energy to sharpen her senses, time seemed to abruptly stop at that moment.

The flapping of swallows' wings, the movement of crowds, the undulation of dust...

Sluggish and slow, even though the objects in the field of vision are still moving, they move with difficulty as if they are dying corpses.

Why do I feel this way? Is there something wrong with Nanyin's nerves?

No, it's that the information gathered by the senses can't keep up with the speed of neural processing. Almost the instant the mental power covers the brain, the second reaction comes immediately.

It's no longer just a matter of increasing or decreasing the amount of effort; the upgrade from one to five is like leaping across an entire level, optimizing her outdated information processor as well.

Just like bullet time or brain overclocking in comics, Nanyin music can truly achieve time stop if a lot of effort is put in.

Similarly, in addition to hardware upgrades, she has also seen more changes in the malleability of her telekinesis.

Spheres, geometry, blades, spikes... or even no shape at all, simply forming a point or surface.

Even if the force is only around ten kilograms, if it is concentrated and released in a needle-like form, it can break through the skin and damage the inside.