The Country Bumpkin's Journey to the City

Chapter 6 The Country Bumpkin's Journey to the City

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Zhu Suihan probably knew what the concerns were.

Are they about to separate? It seems the timing is fairly normal.

"Alright then, this is a rare opportunity."

Professor Oak clapped his hands: "Let's get everyone together and take this opportunity to go to Goldenrod City."

Zhu Suihan was taken aback: "If we're going to have a gathering, why not just hold it in Kaji Town?"

The doctor was silent for a moment: "Um, Suihan, haven't you forgotten something very important?"

"We still need to go to Manjin City to get you a replacement identity certificate. If we go directly from Manjin City, Lao Liu and I will be able to contact our friends."

Oh, I remember now, I should still be considered an unregistered resident.

Don't be fooled by the Pokémon Center's seemingly open and welcoming attitude; unregistered individuals are definitely not within their service scope.

"Great, it's decided then!"

Professor Oak, full of energy, said, "I'll contact them right now, and while I'm at it, I'll tell Old Liu that we'll go to Goldenrod City together!"

By the way

Zhu Suihan smiled, but he was still looking forward to going to Manjin City.

For the Johto region, Manjin City is a top-tier metropolis with highly developed industries.

There's also the Goldenrod City Gym Leader holding the "Regular Badge".

Come back, Jin Xiaoqian, my most terrifying nightmare, it keeps rolling in my mind, tears are flowing for no reason. I vaguely remember Miltank and Clefairy, who are best at gym battles.

Instead of challenging the gym, you should consult Akane about how to raise a Molly, since the nutritional value of Molly Milk varies depending on the level of training.

"I should start preparing too."

Zhu Suihan patted Chenglong, who was still enjoying his meal, and went back into the computer room.

The blueprint for that "all-ecosystem large-capacity battery" may not be useful to me, but that doesn't mean there aren't generous and wealthy buyers in Manjin City.

After the sale, the funds for travel and some cultivation expenses should be covered.

If all else fails, find an arcade with a special sign and sell it to Team Rocket.

At Professor Oak's "casual" invitation, Liu Bo readily took leave. Since there were no challenge appointments scheduled for the next week, he reported his leave to the League, and the League would naturally issue a notification.

Then, Zhu Suihan, looking completely bewildered, boarded an armored bird and began his first, and extremely rushed, flight with Uncle Liu and the others.

He also said that why didn't they find a nearby big city for their old friends' get-together? Turns out, they actually have such a high-speed flying unit!

Thankfully, I don't have a fear of heights.

After initial trepidation, Zhu Suihan stood up from the armored bird's back, looking excitedly at the sea of ​​clouds and the landscape below.

The world is right beneath our feet.

Bamboo, in the cold of winter, opens its arms to embrace the sky of Pokémon.

On a side note, Zhu Suihan discovered that when riding a flying Pokémon and standing up, humans don't need to worry about being blown off by the wind, provided they don't do anything reckless.

Because during flight, Pokémon already have a "wind-breaking" effect similar to that that occurs when riding or running, which is a kind of flowing version of a weak barrier.

Of course, if you plan to perform some high-difficulty gymnastic moves while flying at high speed, then I suggest you take care of your insurance first, and also see if there are any energy drink companies in the Pokémon world willing to sponsor you.

The kind where you risk your life and they pay for it, ensuring you die a glorious death.

Zhu Suihan stroked the armored bird's hard back: "Thank you for your hard work, armored bird."

"Fierce roar!"

The armored bird flapped its wings and cried out, increasing its speed once again.

He sensed Zhu Suihan's surging emotions and decided to respond to this excitement with even greater speed.

Of course, there was also a certain desire to see Zhu Suihan trembling and hugging herself.

I was a complete novice when I first got on the ride, how come I'm so skilled now? This doesn't make sense!

Even the caterpillar can't evolve as fast as you!

In Goldenrod City, at the Flying Pokémon landing zone, Uncle Liu, still leaning on his cane, stood next to Professor Oak, who was grimacing and complaining about getting old.

Zhu Suihan smoothed the armored bird's stiff feathers, then took two steps back and observed the armored bird's wings.

"Lie Ao?"

The armored bird tilted its head and almost went to peck at the bamboo in the cold winter.

What's wrong with you, kid? Why are you looking at me like a doctor?

"It's nothing, I just think your taxi company has done a great job training you."

Does Kanto even have this kind of "Didi Dream Chasing" service? It should only be available to trainers of a certain level or above, otherwise safety cannot be guaranteed at all.

Or perhaps this Skarmory is simply a formally employed staff member within the League.

Its wings are level, and every stiff feather is neatly groomed, with obvious signs of trimming, which would definitely satisfy even the most obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In other words, if this armored bird were to participate in a flying competition, it would definitely be able to take the lead among its kind, already possessing a considerable advantage in terms of breeding.

"Thank you for your hard work, have some fruit."

Zhu Suihan took out several oranges from his incense burner. The inside of the incense burner was filled with food, or rather, it contained only food.

Professor Oak and the others originally wanted to prepare a backpack for Zhu Suihan, the kind of space backpack that the main characters could stuff into tables, chairs, benches, and tents when they traveled.

However, when they saw Zhu Suihan pull out an incense burner from somewhere, the two old people gave up the idea, except that Professor Oak took a few pictures to study the history.

"Fierce roar!"

After letting out a long cry, the armored bird approached Zhu Suihan with a smile, precisely poked the orange fruit with the inside edge of its wings, packed it up, and took it away to enjoy slowly after finishing its preparations.

"Oh, Suihan, you're really popular with Pokémon."

Professor Oak and Professor Plum came over: "Skeletons are somewhat ferocious in nature, and they won't accept gifts from others unless they are given approval."

"Fierce roar!"

The Skarmory was unhappy. "You old man, how dare you talk bad about me!"

So what if he looks a bit fierce? In the wild, that's obviously considered handsome!

Professor Oak's Dragonite calmly glanced at its little brother.

The armored bird lowered its head, took a bite of an orange berry, brushed its wing against the bamboo frost, and then took flight.

Time to get off work!

I'm so happy!

Getting a replacement ID is nothing special; it's just going through the motions. The ones who suffer are the people on the alliance's side.

Even with Professor Oak and Uncle Liu as guarantors, the department head there racked his brains but still couldn't figure out how this unregistered person could grow up without ever getting an identity document.

The population policy in the Pokémon world has always been very lenient, as long as you don't break the law.

Even if you live with Pokémon year-round, you will still receive all the necessary certifications and rights.

When asked by the person in charge, "Is he really eighteen years old?", Uncle Liu remained silent.

Eighteen years old?

Even a fraction of that age is probably more than eighteen, what a joke.

Having received his identification, Zhu Suihan was given a map of Goldenrod City. Professor Oak even thoughtfully marked the location of the gathering, which appeared to be a high-class rooftop restaurant.

Then, Zhu Suihan was left to his own devices, the reason being that an ancient popsicle needed to adapt to the modern city and live an independent life as much as possible.

In the city, it's not easy to let the dragon out, so the last line of defense for Zhu Suihan became a bird carrying a small bag.

"Pele".

The messenger bird raised its little hand to Zhu Suihan, indicating that he could play and wander around as he pleased. Even if he got lost, it could take Zhu Suihan directly to the gathering place.

Zhu Suihan glanced at the messenger bird behind him. The bird was walking leisurely down the street, giving him the feeling of an old cadre going to the countryside to give instructions.

The main idea is to be reserved yet relaxed.

Ten minutes later, Zhu Suihan, carrying a messenger bird on his shoulder and holding a soda in his hand, fell silent as he stared at the huge electronic GG screen in front of him.

He didn't care about the beautiful female host on the screen; what he cared about was the big letter "R" next to it and the familiar face with a kind smile next to it.

Sakaki!

"Rocket Group?!"

After calming herself down with a gulp of soda, Zhu Suihan decided to examine this guy from a normal person's perspective.

In short, in the Kanto region today, besides the long-established and renowned Silver Company, there is a rising star that rivals it and occasionally engages in business collaborations.

The Rocket Group is owned by Giovanni, the Gym Leader of Viridian City and a Ground-type expert who holds the Viridian Badge. He is known for his challenging work and his friendliness towards trainers.

After all, being difficult and being friendly to trainers are two different things, at least that's what the trainers who successfully completed the challenge say.

The rewards are great after clearing high-difficulty dungeons.

Besides badges, Giovanni would also occasionally give out move learning devices or other practical tactical guidance, depending on the opponent's fighting style.

In the circle of ordinary people, Boss Sakaki is also a person who is enthusiastic about public welfare, and invests a lot of money in the ecological protection of the Evergreen Forest every year.

Today, under the protection of the wealthy, Viridian Forest is even gradually developing towards the level of "Mt. Silver".

In gaming terms, the beginner village area gradually turned into a high-level dungeon, the kind that even the bug-catching boy dared not venture deeper into.

Zhu Suihan guessed that Sakaki was still using his personal strength to brutally kill the poacher group behind the scenes, but whether it was a case of double-crossing or protecting the Viridian Forest was unknown.

In short, he is very popular, has many fans, and has won titles such as "Viridian City Star Trainer" and "Honorary Citizen" multiple times.

As for official awards, they have become the kind of awards whose prestige is recognized by the public simply because Giovanni's name is on the list of winners.

Business circles, trainer circles

Zhu Suihan continued to buy snacks to calm herself down, and also bought some for the messenger bird.

I've cut off Liu Bo's storyline in one fell swoop. Boss Sakaki, you still have a few more tricks up your sleeve!

Moreover, this arrangement is far more stable than the one in the original timeline where one could have both black and white influences. It combines the power of a business tycoon with the exceptional skills of a gym leader, and boasts an off-the-charts level of approachability.

Anyone who wants to mess with Giovanni should probably think twice about whether they'll face relentless attacks from the public.

"Never mind, it's perfect."

Zhu Suihan decisively unfolded the map. The Rocket Building, such an iconic commercial building, must be on the map, since they need to make money from tourists.

The Rocket Group building, that's it!

(End of this chapter)