Chapter 7
: Grandpa's Farm Declined
"And you, how's it going?"
"I?"
Squad leader Liang Xiu slowly shook her head:
"It's not going to work. The hyper-dimensional world I'm in is a dry desert, and to make matters worse, my starter Pokémon is the Water-type Popplio, and to make matters worse, I haven't been able to find much water... Sigh!"
"Then you're really unlucky! Hello, Ball Ball Sea Lion, are you a sister or a brother?"
After lamenting the class monitor's bad luck, Xia Ming squatted down and reached out to touch the timid sea lion, Ball Ball, standing at his feet. This kid seems very reserved; perhaps he's just a coward?
The Larvitar beside him had shrunk back to its original height of about 70 centimeters. It had a good impression of Popplio, which was also a Pokémon, and reached out its hand to the trainer when they met.
"Yoji~"
"Howl~"
The sea lion let out a soft growl, then hid behind its trainer's legs, only peeking out half its head.
Seeing this, Liang Xiu said helplessly:
"Sorry, Lao Xia, this child is a bit shy, but I'm very lucky, it's a little girl!"
"Your luck has probably all been poured into this child."
"That's right~"
Every cloud has a silver lining. Although Liang Xiu regretted the failure of his free transdimensional mission, he was glad that he had gained a lovely companion, and a female one at that!
This is an extremely popular rare Pokémon, second only to female Ralts and female Neoleafy!
After withdrawing his hand and standing up, Xia Ming spent the rest of the time chatting casually with the returning classmates, and also interacting with the starter Pokémon they had chosen.
Most students choose starter Pokémon, not only because most of them are very docile, but also because they have high loyalty and a smooth evolution chain.
It can be said that any new trainer who wants to embark on the path of a trainer and aims to challenge gyms should start with the starter Pokémon. This can save a lot of trouble in the early stages and allow them to gradually develop the habit of how to raise Pokémon and interact with them.
However, there are also those who are gamblers. For example, two unlucky guys who wanted Ralts but ended up with a male Ralts. If they don't want to have a considerate male-female partner in the future, they have to find an Awakening Stone to turn the male-female Ralts into a warrior.
Of course, the same goes for Growlithe and Riolu, two Pokémon known for their absolute loyalty.
Time passed by, bit by bit.
The flow of time inside the hyperdimensional world is ten times that of the outside world, so this graduation exam will actually only take a little over seven hours.
As sunset approached, the last student successfully evacuated from the hyperdimensional world. The whole class was bustling with excitement, and many people shared the good things they had found inside, drawing envious glances from many others.
To fit in, Xia Ming showed off the evolution stone fragments he had collected. As for the blank fragments? He wasn't that naive.
"Alright, students, quiet down. Congratulations on completing your graduation assessment. From today onwards, you are all qualified trainers. We look forward to seeing you again in various tournaments held by the Unova League!"
As the students' enthusiasm gradually subsided, the homeroom teacher walked in from outside the classroom, clapped his hands, and then said goodbye to each student one by one:
"Happy graduation, Viktor. If you choose Charmander, remember to take good care of the flame on his tail."
"Happy graduation, Liang Xiu. I have seen what you have done as class monitor over the past few years. If you want to go to Alliance University, I have a letter of recommendation for Lucia University in the Fanba area."
"Happy graduation, Xia Ming! I never expected you to choose Larva!"
"Yes, Mr. Ryokazu, I plan to return to my hometown to inherit my grandfather's farm."
Nodding, Xia Ming had a brief chat with his homeroom teacher, Liang He.
After hearing Xia Ming's decision, Liang He stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and then said:
"A farmer? That's a very hard job. But I believe in you. There are a lot of ground squirrels and pangolins in the caves on the east and west sides of the Blowing Mountain Range. Maybe you can consider taming some."
"Thank you for your guidance, teacher. See you next time!"
"goodbye."
With a wave of his hand, Xia Ming walked out of the classroom after Liang He's final reminder, followed by more than ten classmates who were saying their final goodbyes to the teacher.
Starting today, he has officially graduated from Pokémon Academy! As for the graduation certificate? Only Pokémon University issues those things. For them, a valid Pokémon Trainer ID card is their graduation certificate.
Stepping out of the school gate and gazing at the setting sun, Xia Ming was momentarily at a loss as to where to go.
Go home? He has no home and has always lived in the college dormitory.
Want to go out and play with someone? But everyone is too eager to get close to their Pokémon right now, and they don't have the energy to go out and play after going through the Mega Dimensional Operation.
"Yukichi?"
Noticing that the trainer was suddenly in a low mood, Larvitar reached out and tugged at his trouser leg to comfort him.
"I'm fine, Young Gilas. Forget it, why think so much? Let's just go back to Grandpa's farm and start farming!"
"Young Yoshi!"
Looking at his trainer who had regained his spirits, Young Gilas also looked full of energy.
Xia Ming took out his phone and placed an order directly with Steelraven Flight Company. He decided to fly back tonight!
Sorry, your service requires an appointment. The shortest possible booking time is 3 days.
During graduation season, Steelraven Flight Company is facing a severe shortage of transport capacity.
"Damn it!"
Xia Ming slapped his forehead in discomfort, then switched to another app to place another order.
[Ding! Your booked heavy mud-brick horse delivery service is calling for a rider. Please proceed to this location and board on time.]
Since they couldn't fly, they would take the main road. After all, Stardew Valley wasn't far from Muddy City, where they lived, and it was even one of Mayor Louis's sales channels.
"Let's go home, Eurydice!"
"Young Yoshi!"
Xia Ming led the young Gilas to the side of a road near the school, where a carriage pulled by a heavy mud horse was parked.
Why don't you just take a ride-hailing service?
Please, how could that thing be as safe as a Mudstalker of at least level 30? If it encounters a Gastly or something late at night, most people can't handle it.
"Go go go, destination Stardew Valley. Please, heavy mudskipper! Oh, and please stop by the food street on the way, I'll bring you a soufflé!"
"Hiss~"
The mud-drawn horse happily wagged its tail; there was even dessert to eat. This guest was truly generous.
Glug glug~
The sound of carriage wheels rolling echoed on the road as the heavy mud-bundled carriage, carrying a person and a Pokémon, slowly moved forward.