Spirit Dimension: Tricking Groudon at the Start

So, he also liked to joke around normally.

He knew that his old friend, the Pokémon Professor, had dedicated his life to the research of Pokémon evolution. Unless it was a truly major event, Du Chen would never have called all three of them over.

Therefore...

What Du Chen said next completely shocked Gu Tianyuan!

"That's right, Old Gu, this time could be a major breakthrough in Pokémon evolution research, but it's not mine; it's by that genius you recruited, Su Yi!"

Du Chen was somewhat agitated, unable to contain his excitement.

Gu Tianyuan and Gu Yu exchanged a glance, then looked at Gu Yuanfang, who was equally dumbfounded.

Su Yi, oh Su Yi, you're practically not human!

"..."

Su Yi, of course, was unaware of the minor incident happening here.

He had already arrived at the Kunlun Pokémon League headquarters in Kunlun City.

"Hello, how can I help you?"

Since Su Yi had pinned his Advanced Trainer badge to his chest, a young lady immediately approached him as soon as he entered.

Such a young and handsome Advanced Trainer!

This was the young lady's only thought.

However, she felt that Su Yi looked somewhat familiar, yet she was certain they had never met before.

Although Su Yi was the dual valedictorian of this year's high school graduation exam, many people had seen him. However, for the vast majority, they had only seen him; after all, Su Yi had no connection to their real lives.

This was the case for the young lady.

"I'd like to sell an Evolution Key Stone. Can you help me arrange that?"

Su Yi had come to deal with the Evolution Key Stone he obtained from Luo Jing.

Upon hearing that he wanted to sell an item like an Evolution Key Stone, which could easily cost hundreds of thousands of Gold Coins, to the League, the young lady immediately stopped her infatuation.

"Of course, please come this way."

The young lady led Su Yi to the person in charge at the Kunlun City Pokémon League headquarters.

In the end, the Evolution Key Stone was successfully sold for 600,000 Gold Coins.

At the same time, Su Yi purchased a map of the Kunlun Mountain Range to prepare for his entry.

The Kunlun Mountain Range was situated among numerous mountains.

Various kinds of Pokémon also resided within.

Wild Pokémon were not exclusive to the Spirit Primal Forest.

Of course, the Spirit Primal Forest had a more complete variety of wild Pokémon.

Upon arriving at the Kunlun Mountain Range, Su Yi consulted his map and confirmed his current location.

"Come out, Vibrava."

"Yee~~~"

As soon as Vibrava appeared, it immediately nuzzled Su Yi's palm.

"Vibrava, can you use your supersonic waves to help me sense if there are any dormant volcanoes around here? Or, perhaps, any volcanoes that have transitioned from dormancy to awakening?"

Dormant volcanoes; there had never been any reports of volcanic eruptions in the Kunlun Mountain Range, so it was likely that there were hidden dormant volcanoes about to awaken.

Vibrava could emit its unique supersonic waves by flapping its wings.

Vibrava nodded; this was not a difficult task for it.

It was currently level 42, only three more levels away from evolving into Flygon.

After Vibrava left, Su Yi released Beldum.

"Chi!"

Beldum seemed curious upon arriving in this new environment, looking around.

"Beldum, starting now, you need to accumulate Battle Experience diligently."

While searching for volcanoes, they were bound to encounter some battle-loving Pokémon.

If their level was below 25, Beldum would handle them.

Beldum also nodded excitedly; it had been tired of fighting opponents like Larvitar for the past while!

Larvitar: →_→

[Ding! Side Quest refreshing...]

Finally, a message popped up in Su Yi's mind: the System was refreshing a Side Quest.

Refresh successful!

[Ding! Side Quest 3 issued -- Please evolve Beldum once! Quest Reward: Stamina Enhancement Potion x3!]

[Ding! Side Quest 4 Released -- Please Evolve Your Larvitar Once! Quest Reward: Special Defense Enhancement Potion x3!]

[Ding! Side Quest 5 Released -- Please Complete the Evolution of Your Vibrava! Quest Reward: Special Attack Enhancement Potion x3!]

Three side quests, all targeting Su Yi's current Pokémon.

They were practically freebies.

However, evolving two pseudo-legendary younglings would take some time.

Su Yi pondered for a moment before finally deciding to use the Enhanced Good Luck Card he hadn't used before.

"System, use the Enhanced Good Luck Card!"

[Ding! Congratulations to Host, Enhanced Good Luck Card used successfully. Duration: 72 hours. Your luck will be twice that of using a Good Luck Card!]

Nice!

When he used the Good Luck Card, Su Yi had immediately encountered a Trapinch with Purple Qualification. Now, with the Enhanced Good Luck Card, 72 hours—three days and three nights—meant he'd get twice the luck of the Good Luck Card!

"Roar!"

Just as the Enhanced Good Luck Card was successfully used, Su Yi heard a low growl coming from a certain direction.

Su Yi took off the Advanced Trainer badge pinned to his chest.

This thing was useless for adventuring in the wild.

He brought Beldum with him, but then reconsidered, feeling it wasn't quite right. He then summoned Greninja.

With Greninja and Beldum accompanying him, Su Yi, along with the two Pokémon, headed towards the direction of the commotion.

Behind a large tree, a rather large Rhyhorn was frantically smashing into a huge rock!

While smashing, the Rhyhorn let out waves of pained roars.

Su Yi focused his gaze and immediately noticed a trap clamped tightly onto the Rhyhorn's hind leg!

This Rhyhorn only had White Qualification and was at Level 24.

"Roar!"

The Rhyhorn was wildly attacking the rock. It seemed to sense movement from Su Yi's direction and suddenly charged towards him!

"Kukah!"

Greninja instinctively took half a step forward, shielding Su Yi and Beldum behind it.

"Greninja, it's okay. Let Beldum try first. If it doesn't work, you can step in. There must be bounty hunters nearby if there's a trap on the Rhyhorn's leg."

Su Yi's heart warmed as he stopped Greninja from stepping forward.

Greninja nodded and leaped powerfully onto the large tree.

Its jumping ability was not weak either.

From atop the tree, Greninja could observe a long distance and simultaneously keep track of Beldum and Su Yi below.

"Beldum, this is your first battle in the wild."

There was a six-level difference, but Su Yi felt it shouldn't be a major issue.

"Cha!"

Beldum's big red eyes were fixed on the charging Rhyhorn.

The Rhyhorn charged wildly, the trap on its leg causing it unbearable pain. It just wanted to bash itself unconscious against something.

It used Horn Attack!

Its sharp horn on its nose charged towards Beldum and Su Yi, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

"Beldum, flank it and use Iron Head!"

"Cha!"

Beldum floated in the air. As the Rhyhorn charged, it dodged to the side and used Iron Head, striking the Rhyhorn's head!

"Hoo-oo..."

The Rhyhorn cried out in pain.

Su Yi had no intention of holding back.

Forcing the Rhyhorn to quiet down meant incapacitating it, allowing Beldum to gain Battle Experience, and Su Yi could then treat the Rhyhorn's injuries and remove the trap.

"Chase it, use Iron Head again!"

"Clang!!!"

Suddenly, as Beldum continued its charge, the Rhyhorn abruptly lifted a foreleg and unleashed Stomp!

Beldum's Iron Head directly collided with the Rhyhorn's Stomp.

"Cha!"

Beldum's Strength should have been inferior to Rhyhorn's, as it hadn't fully grown yet. However, due to drinking the Attack Enhancement Potion, Beldum's Strength actually surpassed Rhyhorn's!

It knocked away the Rhyhorn's foreleg and then hit the Rhyhorn with Iron Head once more!

"Roar……"

The Rhyhorn fell.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host, Beldum has successfully defeated Rhyhorn, gained a large amount of Battle Experience, and its level has been raised to Lv. 20!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host, Beldum performed excellently and triggered a hidden reward, Skill Awakening Card: Psychic!]

Su Yi didn't have time to pay attention to the System's notification sounds in his mind, because the trap on the Rhyhorn's leg was quite severe. Coupled with its frantic, violent movements, the trap grew tighter and tighter.

This was a special trap made by bounty hunters. Even against Rhyhorn's armor-like body, it could directly pierce through.

"Greninja, use Slash on the joint of the trap."

Su Yi waved his hand. The Greninja on the tree jumped down, looked at the location of the trap Su Yi pointed to, and nodded.

Slash formed a light blade and directly struck the joint of the trap, which snapped in response.

"Whoosh!!!"

Just as Greninja's Slash cut open the trap, two silent Poison Stings suddenly shot from the mountain not far away!

The target was Su Yi!

"Kukaka!!!"

Greninja sensed it and shouted. The Slash, which hadn't completely dissipated in its hand, suddenly slashed towards Su Yi!

Su Yi was startled. Was someone ambushing him?

As for Greninja attacking him, Su Yi hadn't even considered it. Over two months, through its Froakie, Frogadier, and current Greninja forms, Su Yi and Greninja had already developed mutual trust and a deep bond.

Beldum also reacted. Greninja's Slash only cut one Poison Sting. Its large red eyes saw the other Poison Sting. Without a second thought, Beldum unhesitatingly used its own body to block it!

"Clang!"

The special Poison Sting hit Beldum's body. It contained a potent poison capable of paralyzing nerves.