This beach was close to the main road and Petalburg City, and it was vast enough to be called a natural Pokémon breeding ground.
For that very reason, novice Pokémon Trainers could be seen everywhere on the beach, constantly turning over gravel and rocks in an attempt to find Pokémon hidden deep beneath them.
These people did not actually ask for much. Whether it was a Kingler, Tentacool, Shellder, or some other Pokémon, catching one would keep them happy for quite a while.
There were even people battling nearby, honing their skills.
This was a hunting ground for beginners, and aside from forests and grasslands, it was the easiest place for them to obtain wild Pokémon.
Of course, Pokémon Trainers were not the only people here. Occasionally, families of three or young couples could be seen strolling around and enjoying themselves.
Xia You and Erika arrived looking just like an ordinary couple and attracted no attention. People's gazes merely swept over them as they remarked on what a handsome man and beautiful woman they were, then paid them no further mind.
After enjoying the sea breeze and wading for a while, they watched Torchic pacing constantly beside them, dodging the waves as though afraid the seawater would wet its feathers. They both found it amusing.
After standing quietly like that for a while, Erika turned to him. "Since we're here, why don't you turn over some rocks like those people? You might find a surprise!"
"What rare Pokémon could there possibly be in a place like this?"
Xia You shook his head. Although he thought little of the idea, he had nothing else to do anyway, so he actually left the beach and entered the rocky area.
Earlier, to avoid being disturbed, the two of them had unwittingly moved away