As they ventured deeper into the Crystal Forest, the going grew increasingly difficult, and the crystals became denser. All manner of bizarre trees had thick branches and lush foliage, and once crystallized, they were so hard that they could neither be broken nor bent. This made it almost impossible to move, and sometimes they had to climb quite high to keep going.
To avoid being spotted by Entei and exposing their position, they did not dare ride their Pokémon and fly brazenly through the sky, either.
Fortunately, they soon discovered a small river that was still flowing. Perhaps because it was constantly moving, its water had not crystallized!
This was good news!
The river offered an open path. Even if there were crystallized trees beside it, they could not extend into the river. If they followed it upstream, they could reach the Estate without any obstructions!
With this thought in mind, Xia You stepped straight into the water to test it.
The river was shallow and its current was not particularly strong. The water only covered his feet, and even at its deepest, it barely reached his calves. Most importantly, it offered a direct route that would save them a great deal of time and energy!
Their shoes and trousers would inevitably get wet, but they were all Pokémon Trainers accustomed to living outdoors. None of them cared about such a trivial matter.
The water was rather cold, and their feet would inevitably start to sting after walking in it for a while, but in any case, it was still far better than traveling along the bank.
When he waved them over, the others stepped into the water and headed upstream.
They walked for several minutes without encountering any danger, which allowed them to relax a little. Still, Xia You