Disastrous weather frequently struck the desert, and countless Ground-type and Rock-type Pokémon lived there.
Besides facing the threat of wild Pokémon, people also had to watch out for the weather. Every year, many Trainers died of dehydration there.
Of course, none of these dangers could dampen the enthusiasm of the many Trainers and Pokémon Hunters.
The area was rich in resources. Evolution Stones and the backpacks of those who had perished alone could earn you a fortune.
Of course, what people loved most were the countless oases, large and small, scattered across the desert.
As the saying went, prosperity gave way to decline, and decline gave way to prosperity.
An immense variety of Berries grew in these oases as well.
Many civilizations had also arisen in places like these.
Fossils of prehistoric creatures, ancient buildings from centuries ago, Unown, Solrock, and much, much more.
Long ago, there had even been a legend of a lost civilization in the desert, a place filled with ancient Pokémon.
Every year, many Trainers from around the world lost their lives in this desert trying to verify the legend, yet not a single person had found that fabled lost civilization.
As time passed, people gradually stopped mentioning this lost civilization.
In short, as long as you were strong enough, you could make a fortune here.
After hurriedly grabbing a bite to eat, Ye Qing headed to the trading area with Infernape.
The trading area was a chaotic collection of makeshift canopies, with plenty of vendors setting up stalls along both sides of the road.
Looking at some of the Trainers lingering there to form teams, Ye Qing considered whether to join them.
There was no telling how long he would have to travel through the vast desert. If he went alone, he did not know