Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Seeing the girl's apologetic expression, Nan Yin softened her tone, which was unusual for her.

"Let's discuss the matter at hand and the person objectively."

Even if one is born in a poor and remote place, one can still see through the ways of the world clearly, not be swayed by the stubborn villagers, and not follow the crowd. This is the most basic function of education.

"Thank you."

Nan Yin's reply did not contain words of forgiveness, but her calm and serene gaze was the best response she could give to Dan Yu.

The shame in her heart faded slightly, and she let out a long sigh, only to hear a timid address.

"......elder sister."

Following the sound, he saw that the shorter boy had followed him to a nearby spot and was watching E Guipeng's every move more carefully.

"Wu Li? Didn't I tell you to help Grandpa back first?!"

Anger welled up in his heart. His grandfather had defied the crowd and revealed the truth that the villagers feared. This meant that in the future, his family would face the same situation as before in Beishang Township: being ostracized and persecuted.

In such a critical situation, it would be both reasonable and emotionally right to first settle the elders and avoid the initial uproar.

"But, but, it's Grandpa himself who doesn't plan to leave."

Just as the boy said, a deep voice followed.

"Yes, Danyu, don't say that about Wuli. I witnessed part of the battle and saw the well mask shatter."

Holding the fragments of several masks as if they were precious treasures, the old man's face showed no sign of heartache.

"This level of damage is completely beyond repair."

"repair?"

Noticing the word and the other person's expression, Nan Yin had a vague guess.

"Yes, our ancestors were craftsmen who made and repaired masks."

With considerable pride, the old man puffed out his chest and spoke frankly about his identity as a craftsman.

Sure enough, even though Beishang Township has been through hundreds of years, this craft has still been passed down by dedicated people.

If this is the premise, then—

"If it cannot be repaired, is it feasible to recreate it?"

Chapter 114 Jealousy and Fear of Loss

"Remake..."

He choked on his words for a moment. Upon hearing Nan Yin's question, the old man calmed down and paced back and forth in front of the girl.

Clearly, he is considering the feasibility of this move.

However, after a moment's consideration, the elderly craftsman looked troubled, as if he had something difficult to say.

"What's wrong, Grandpa? Is it impossible to replicate the mask's production using modern technology?"

Sensing the old man's unusual behavior, Danyu took the initiative to start the conversation, thus paving the way for him to speak.

"Well, it's not like that. Look at these pieces."

Holding up the glistening fragments in his hands, and pointing to the larger piece, the old man's eyes were filled with regret.

“Even if these masks were once in the hands of our ancestors, the materials used to make them were brought from another place by that guest. Now, there are no records of them in Beishang Township.”

Is it not the skills that are missing, but the most basic materials?

Having easily understood the other party's meaning, Nan Yin also lowered her gaze, taking note of these translucent crystals.

"If it's convenient, could you let me take a closer look?"

"of course."

He pinched the broken piece between his fingers, held it above his head, and placed it in the midday sun.

It's not just the eyes and brows that perceive; the invisible power of thought also gradually seeps into it as the mind surges.

Unlike any known rock, these crystals have no fine internal structure, not even molecular boundaries, and are essentially an airtight whole.

Is this really something that has formed through natural evolution?

Thinking this way, Nan Yin even had an absurd conjecture: perhaps these crystals are some kind of artificially created product.

However, just as the girl was pondering this, the blonde beauty offered a different perspective.

"Although it may be presumptuous, from my observation, it looks very much like the terrestrial crystals of Padia."

Not only is she captivated by the history of Sinnoh, but on her path to becoming a champion, Cynthia traveled to several regions and gained firsthand knowledge of their realities.

The unique battle system of the Padilla region, which can change the original type of Pokémon through crystallization, is undoubtedly something that trainers who are passionate about battles would be drawn to.

"Too crystalline?"

Upon hearing these familiar words, Danyu couldn't help but open her lips.

Their teacher, Bai Leiya, had an extremely strong, even obsessive, interest in this phenomenon. During her lectures, the beautiful woman frequently cited the topic of crystallization, leaving a deep impression on them both.

“If that’s the case, then everything makes sense. It’s because that traveler came from Parthia that he carried with him the crystals required for crystallization.”

He wasn't a stubborn or outdated person. Crystals weren't a specialty of Beishang Township, which might be a pity for the villagers, but for the old man and for Egui Peng, it was actually a fortunate thing.

After all, the materials that could not be found in Beishang Township have now been found, which means that there is a certain possibility of reshaping the face.

“Now that you’re in no hurry, Nan Yin, I should be able to get some crystals in advance from Padiya.”

Despite Padia's control over the use of crystals, Cynthia believes that by leveraging her status as the Sinnoh Champion, she can still obtain enough materials from the Regional League.

However, it all depends on how much time you have.

"Then I'll consider it a favor I owe you, Zhulan."

One should distinguish between public and private matters, and even as a friend, one should not be greedy, reckless, or demanding.

When chance encounters gradually turn into habits, moral boundaries come into play. Rather than just being friends, Nan Yin prefers to develop a deeper relationship with that beautiful woman through casual conversation.

It's not just about the direction of cultivation and training strategies, but also includes daily outfits, favorite sweets, and so on.

Just as Zhu Lan thought, she also felt a tacit understanding during their time together, and the word "understanding each other perfectly" was used here.

Comfort and ease—this is the proper shape of life, and it's what young girls always pursue.

Similarly, without any polite refusal, Zhu Lan smiled and simply agreed.

"it is good."

After speaking, she nodded slightly, revealing a pleasing smile, and slightly elongated the tone of her voice.

"only--"

"Although the matter is almost resolved, it seems we have offended quite a few villagers. So, what do you suggest we do, Nan Yin, who is an all-powerful superhuman?"

With her slender fingers raised, the blonde beauty lightly placed them on the lower part of her lips, tilting her head slightly to let her hair fall, revealing a hint of dazedness.

Clearly, this was a deliberate act, a small act of retaliation against the girl for acting first and asking questions later.

"We probably won't be able to stay in a hotel nearby, so we'll have to trouble the esteemed Sinnoh champion to find us a way out."

Knowing Zhu Lan's reproachful thoughts and understanding that her decisive approach would indeed cause trouble for the other party, Nan Yin did not expose the beauty's feigned distress. Instead, she continued along with her, as if gently stroking the fur of a wild cat.

The atmosphere gradually settled down, but the slender boy listened to their conversation and, out of kindness and partly out of selfishness, mustered up the courage to speak up.

"Well, we have quite a few empty rooms in our house. If anyone has nowhere to go, they're welcome to come over—"

Before he could finish speaking, Danyu, who had been watching quietly from the side, couldn't contain herself and started to speak again.

"Wu Li, how many times have I told you not to interrupt adults? Besides, our rooms aren't reserved for outsiders!"

Having said all she needed to say, whether out of annoyance at her brother's inappropriate words or genuine displeasure with Nan Yin's arrival, the black-haired girl turned and left, walking further and further away.

"Well......"

She instinctively covered her head. Only after seeing her older sister leave did Wu Li breathe a sigh of relief. She then mustered her courage again and spoke, albeit haltingly.

"That's just the kind of person my sister is. She doesn't mean any harm. Even if she talks tough, she might actually be rushing back to clear out the clutter from everyone's rooms."

Saying one thing and meaning another, being cold on the outside but warm on the inside—isn't this the perfect combination of tsundere (a person with a haughty and arrogant personality)?

She laughed it off, but based on her own feelings, Nan Yin didn't think Dan Yu was overly coquettish. Rather than simply being sarcastic and mean, she seemed to value certain things too much.

Listening to the boy's explanation, and seeing the little devil sniffing the honey scent left by the baby fly, the girl slightly raised her dark eyelashes.

When they turned around again, the beautiful woman's gaze met his, and they exchanged a knowing smile.

"Thank you for your kindness."

It was a chorus of thanks.

They walked towards the distance. Along the way, the pink and white beast would occasionally peek at the evil spirit, seemingly feeling sullen, while the blonde girl also seemed preoccupied and unsteady on her feet.

Zhu Lan's composure and rationality, Dan Yu's words... they seemed unintentional, yet they struck a chord with Ke Er Ni, making her realize her own immaturity and the emptiness of letting go of a heavy burden.

Yes, she hasn't grown up enough yet, and she's not a mature adult.

Chapter 115 Battle with Zhu Lan

Autumn mornings are neither dry nor hot, making it the perfect time of year to enjoy a lazy and leisurely lifestyle.

Waking from a daze, Nan Yin leaned against the headboard, breathing softly, letting her ample breasts rise and fall gently.

It was the second day after Bao Ban's affair was over, and the third day since she became entangled with E Gui Peng.

She didn't rush to open her eyes; she waited quietly for her eyes and brows to adjust to the light, and then reached out her fingers to pull back a corner of the blankets.

However, Sylveon noticed the movement even before the girl, and quietly stretched out its little paw, slipping it inside the blanket before its fingertips could touch it.

"Buy~"

As the soft, cuddly touch spread, Nan Yin realized that the little guy was still there for her as always.

She couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips, dispelling her lingering thoughts of staying in bed, and gently patted the side of her face with her palm.

To be honest, I didn't sleep very well.

It wasn't that she was overwhelmed by fatigue, but rather that the Japanese-style tatami room made her feel disoriented and unable to fall asleep peacefully.

The so-called tatami mats are still too new to me, and I need time to get used to them.

Pulling back the screen window, the sunlight gently streamed into the inner room, illuminating the many children.

"Bonnie~"

As if sensing the strangeness, the petite demon held the mask and murmured a bewildering moan.

The child had his own room, but somehow he ended up at her bedside and even clung to her arm until he fell asleep.

That is why it is relatively difficult for Nan Yin to get a good night's sleep, but she enjoys it and is proud of it.

She sniffed, and before she knew it, the citrus-scented herbal aroma had filled the four corners of the room, making the girl wonder to herself – are grass-type Pokémon really that amazing, that even their body scent sounds so natural?

I didn't disturb the little devil's sleep any further; after all, if I didn't look away, my Eevee's neck hairs would stand on end.

She flicked her finger past her ear and simply brushed the stray hairs on one side behind her back. Her hairstyle was not complicated; as long as it was appropriate, it suited her taste.

She lightly bit the rubber band, and only after her hands had tightly bound the gathered hair did Nan Yin remove the rubber band and tie the braid tightly.

Yes, Not Bad.

After standing in front of the full-length mirror for a moment to check and confirm that everything was in order, the girl put her feet into her ankle boots and stomped them in a few small steps to make them fit.

Although the invitation to stay came suddenly, Danyu was quite well prepared, taking into account not only the guest's temperament but also arranging many items according to their age and preferences.

It can be said that even though the girl did complain, she still put in a lot of effort for the group of people who were previously strangers.

Strolling along the narrow Japanese-style porch, the naturally lively Scorpio King flaps its wings at will, and even peeks out through the thin gauze window to look inside.

"You shouldn't play around in such a cramped place."

As if picking up a cat or dog, Nan Yin grabbed the scorpion beast by the scruff of its neck and gently brought it back.

"......Bang hey."

With its drooping, pointed ears revealing its watery eyes, the Scorpion King suddenly adopted a pitiful expression.