Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Instead of dwelling on her momentary confusion, Nan Yin decided to take action instead of just looking. Just as she was about to take a step, she heard rapid breathing behind her.

"Wait a minute, wait a moment, Nan Yin."

With a pale face and trembling legs, the blonde girl seemed still immersed in the afterglow of her previous high altitude.

"..."

Feeling guilty, but not expressing it in words, she simply took Cornet's arm and led her slowly forward.

After a long pause, he finally uttered an apology.

"Sorry, next time, I will ask you in advance if you have any symptoms similar to acrophobia."

Without exchanging a word, they took advantage of the silence to walk through the sparse woods and into the Spring Avenue of Baike City.

Unlike inland dwellings, this city is situated on a platform extending from the mainland, offering panoramic views of the deep sea in the distance.

While the scenery was certainly novel, Nan Yin did not forget her destination: Bai Ke Dojo.

Presenting the invitation from the doctor, the two entered the transparent, curved building together, led by a robed attendant.

"Ms. Ge Jihua, can you really predict the future?"

After regaining her composure, Korni continued to ask questions about her pre-existing confusion.

Without a change in expression or any attempt to conceal the truth, the waiter simply smiled and confessed.

"Where the future leads is only a general direction. What Lord Gejihua can do is to infer from the current situation and give appropriate advice."

Wandering through the narrow corridor, amidst various paintings and candles, as you stop, the carved door opens, and a beam of light gradually illuminates the scene.

"Then, please excuse me." The waiter took his leave.

There was no need to take another step; on the circular platform leading to the center, a woman draped in silver gauze stood with her back to them, whispering softly.

Unconstrained by any field of vision, wandering around, one is surrounded by the deep, dark universe, revealing its unique nature.

“Nanyin, Ke'erni, I have been waiting for a long time.”

Candlelight rises in the darkness, as if the thick fog has dissipated, followed by starlight blooming in the sky, and the brilliant colors have been laid out on the middle walkway.

At the same moment, turning his head to look at Nan Yin, who wore a star-shaped pendant, had a wheat-colored complexion, and whose hair was like flowing purple silk. This woman's image was exactly like that of a gypsy woman from ancient legends.

"You know us?"

Seeing the blue light lingering in the eyes of the person before her, Ke'erni shrank back and hid behind Nan Yin.

"Fate has told me that your arrival and the doctor's information have also brought about the predetermined divination. Nan Yin, is your purpose in coming here to seek my advice on the tempering of waveguides?"

"That's right, but before that, I hope Ms. Ge Jihua can give me some guidance."

Whether it's true or false, Nan Yin wants to know more or less about the road ahead, and also to satisfy her curiosity.

"If this is your wish, the starlight will witness your future."

With a wave of his hands, the starlight on both sides of the corridor twinkled, and the crystal ball in the center began to spin in mid-air.

The next moment, Ge Jihua unexpectedly frowned and looked deeply at the white-haired girl.

"May I ask, is there something wrong?"

Could it be that, just like those rumors, the so-called prediction of the future is merely a gimmick, using vague language and observed information to make general descriptions?

After a long silence, the woman felt a pang of doubt about her fate, but she still answered with a faint smile.

"You will become an excellent trainer and breeder. In the future, you will eventually reach the top and make friends with countless legends."

At first glance, she was incredulous, but the visions of the future revealed the information to her in a vivid and real way.

The fleeting shadow in her field of vision, the planarians accompanying the other party—if she wasn't mistaken, it could only be the guardian of the Carlos region, the god of order.

—Kigurd.

You can go see it, but please don't forget me, or you'll cry!

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Chapter Sixty-Four: Meeting with Bamboo Orchid and the Triple Crown Satellite Race

Reaching the summit is the goal set by Nan Yin, and forming a bond with the legend is the practice she is currently putting into action. Although she doesn't know what Ge Jihua is thinking, the former's words just now are meaningless to the girl.

Sure enough, the so-called divination, just like those charlatan fortune tellers, could only give general answers and could not be analyzed or explained further.

No longer delving into the meaning, and having temporarily lost interest, Nan Yin turned her attention back to the little beast beside her, letting her friend Kerni ask questions as she pleased.

"Well, what about me?"

Raising her long, dark eyelashes, Corinne's eyes were filled with anticipation.

Without immediately speaking, Ge Jihua's confusion deepened as she looked at the familiar young woman.

It wasn't that Coco was surprised by the divination results; long ago, when the child was young, Coco had brought her to him to pray for peace and to predict her future achievements.

An excellent trainer and a qualified gym leader—that was the response she received in the past. But now, she sees a completely different scene.

Carlos, Galer, Padia... A rich and fulfilling journey, further growth, and a developed mind and body. It seems that the future of the former gradually changed course after meeting Nanyin, leaning towards a wider and smoother path.

So, he spoke.

"...Kornee, you will travel with your beloved companions, gain recognition from others, meet more Pokémon, and become the person you aspire to be."

"Really? Yay!"

With a beaming smile, Korrina was clearly quite satisfied with the answer, and she even glanced sideways at the girl who was whispering softly to Sylveon.

Will the person you like in the other person's heart be Nanyin?

She couldn't be absolutely certain, but as things stood, this friend of hers was someone with whom she could spontaneously feel at ease.

As the conversation subsided, Ge Jihua gazed at the two people before her, carefully observing their words and actions. She couldn't help but sigh at the ever-changing nature of the world.

More than the shock of the two results, she felt a sense of awe for fate.

Dispersing her thoughts, the woman used her mental power to prop herself up and landed in front of the two men from a high point.

"I suppose you're not just asking me about the future like regular customers. Please come in, Nan Yin, Ke Er Ni."

Stepping into the inner room, the aroma of incense fills the air, accompanied by the sounds of many voices.

"This is?"

Looking around, on the displayed prayer cushions, many young men and women were kneeling, their eyes closed in concentration, some silently reciting prayers, others clenching their teeth.

"Besides guests seeking answers, the Hundred-Kill Dojo also accepts young people who are interested in learning superpowers or aura. Although these abilities are mostly bestowed by nature, daily practice can always lead to a certain level of achievement."

Having stated the facts and answered the questions, Ge Jihua then looked at the white-haired girl.

“Nanyin, the doctor’s letter has told me the truth. Just as you guessed, repeated meditation can indeed hone the precision and magnitude of superpowers, but waveguides are not a similar type.”

Tap, tap, tap, the footsteps never stopped, the soft sound of high heels hitting the ground was like the beat of a drum, from fast to slow, in harmony with the rise and fall of breath.

"Did you hear that clearly? The external breathing and your own feedback."

The words were unclear and the explanations were vague, but as Ge Jihua said, the footsteps landed precisely at the point where everyone's thoughts were most intensely intersecting.

"Waveguide is not a physical ability; its essence is the fluctuation of life. It measures information and analyzes objects through the resonance of mind and body and the rendering of emotions. But if you really want to hone and strengthen it, the method is quite straightforward: abandon your senses and detach yourself from your feelings."

"Focus and patience are the best training methods. Sitting still can help you get into a state of mind, so use this method. Standing still can make you feel more energetic, so use this posture. Block the openings and close the doors. Improving the waveguide is to tap into your own potential."

Like parting the clouds to reveal the sun, almost in the instant of understanding the meaning of the words, the mixed voices in Nan Yin's mind are separated into independent individuals, transforming into clear and rhythmic breaths.

As Gojibha said, whether human or spirit, they are all independent life forms. Their moves are driven by their bodies, and their consciousness is determined by their brains. What Aura can do is enhance self-control and thereby perceive the feedback given by others.

By introspecting and releasing the brain's protection of the body, one can freely control the body through thought, down to the cellular level, and unleash its potential energy, which then gathers outside the body. This is the principle behind wave missiles.

When one's consciousness is sufficient to perceive life, the certainty of this move's success is self-evident.

This is why Pokémon wielding Aura often have a significant advantage in battles. From a third-party perspective, trainers can anticipate and react to the thoughts that arise within them. Pokémon aware of the existence of Aura can listen to the will of nature, avoid harm, and escape danger.

[Waveguides: 5→6, you now have a more comprehensive understanding of waveguides.]

Unlike the fancy words used when enhancing mental power, the panel provides phrases like "understanding" and "deepening understanding."

Similarly, Nan Yin could sense that her own waveguide ability had not been enhanced; she had only obtained the catalyst and learned how to develop this treasure.

The fluctuations in her consciousness were like ripples spreading across the surface of water; her extreme focus allowed the girl to ignore the surrounding noise and concentrate solely on what she desired—

The next moment, Korni would turn to Gejihua and ask her questions, seeking answers she couldn't understand. Her own account of life allowed her to truly see the fleeting future.

"Huh? What are you talking about? Why can't I sense anything?"

Scratching the back of her neck, the blonde girl spoke with a puzzled expression.

"Because Miss Corne is too distracted and cannot focus on a single thing."

With a smile, the brown-skinned woman simply leaned down and touched Korne's shoulder.

"That's all I can teach you about Aura. The real training will depend on your own efforts. However, if you're interested in battling, you can spar with me, regardless of the number of badges or the gym ranking."

Looking sideways at Tianxi beside Nanyin, she already knew the other's identity through her special vision.

—The legendary mythical Pokémon, the Diamond Princess who controls the constant flow of minerals, is key to resisting the dead winds of the future.

Orianz Forest... The Ultimate Weapon... Yveltal, who has lost his mind...

Besides Zygard, who accompanies the girl, Georgina also foresaw, through fate's guidance, the inevitable calamity that Carlos would face in the future—a man-made disaster intended to cleanse the earth.

"Thank you for your kindness and guidance, but I hope this match can be postponed to another time."

Nanyin rejected the offer, knowing she wasn't a battle maniac. She understood that without her children making steady progress, unnecessary battles would only harm their bodies.

Furthermore, she doesn't want to reveal Zapdos's existence if she's outmatched.

The sacred bird is presented as dead, and this false information can not only deceive people, but also be played as a trump card in times of crisis.

"It's good to have your own ideas, so I look forward to seeing you again next time."

Without feeling disappointed, Ge Jihua turned and walked away, returning to dealing with the pile of tasks and requests for help. As her predecessors had done, after leaving the venue and seeing the warm sun again, Korni seemed to have completely released her true nature, opening her mouth to persuade about the impossibility of divination.

"How can there be such accurate predictions? If everyone could see the future clearly, they certainly wouldn't make mistakes because of it."

Completely forgetting the excitement she felt upon hearing the prophecy, the girl muttered softly.

"Indeed, that's why Ms. Ge Jihua left things in suspense and only summarized them briefly. In my opinion, predicting the future is more like an application of waveguides."

This was the first time she had agreed with the other party. The reason why Nan Yin asked about her own future was twofold: firstly, to satisfy her curiosity, and secondly, to take it as a reference, since the fulfillment of the prophecy in the drama was undeniable.

"Let's rest at the Pokémon Center first, and then we'll decide whether to stay or leave."

This set the tone for their journey, and as the two approached the red and white building, a familiar figure seemed to have been waiting for them, waving his sleeves.

"The owner of Ma Embroidery Shop?"

"Ah."

She gave a soft reply, and the woman with her long, flowing black hair stepped off her wooden clogs and walked gracefully to Nan Yin.

"Is something wrong?"

"It's nothing major. The League has given you a reward for the Poké Ball factory. Originally, it was planned that Mr. Fu and Cocoble would pass it on, but those two old gentlemen consider themselves too proud and feel that since they failed to protect you, the responsibility has to fall on someone else."

"I happened to hear from the Doctor that you were going to Baike City. Since I live in a neighboring city, it wasn't too much trouble for me to come here, which is why we met today."

After explaining the reason, smiles appeared everywhere. Ma Xiu took out items from her long, narrow sleeves and handed them to the two girls one by one.

"Although the middle path hasn't been opened, according to the doctor, the items inside should be quite suitable for your current growth."

Without hesitation, since it wasn't a matter of personal favor, Nan Yin naturally wouldn't refuse. She lifted the flip cover with her finger, revealing a spherical crystal with five colors.

"Keystone".

He pronounced the item's true name without showing any surprise. For him now, the Keystone was indeed a perfectly timed reward.

The former received a satisfactory answer, while Korni received a portable learning device with a message from Cocoble inside.

[Aside from Lucario, your other Pokémon aren't fully trained yet. This device is for them to learn from their predecessors' experience in their spare time.]

Indeed, after hatching that Ralts, Korrina's team could truly be called a baby team.