Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 481 Golden Carp King, Bringing Wealth and Fortune

As for Dragon Head Peak, Li Shuwen can only explore it alone after the Dragon Gate Tournament ends.

It's not appropriate to take them to such a dangerous place.

Even if Li Shuwen encounters danger while going alone, he and Gallade can take turns using Teleport to safely evacuate.

Finally, the uncle warmly invited all five of them to have dinner in his and his wife's tent.

The man's name is Ororen, and his wife's name is Chihana; they are both natives of Dragon God Island.

Hearing that the girl had unconsciously drawn the image of the Dragon God, the auntie also came over excitedly to see the girl's painting.

At the man's request, the girl brought her paintings with her.

The aunt nodded, "It does indeed bear a resemblance to the dragon god mural preserved in the ancestral hall, and both have a unique charm."

"The clan chief said that the mural depicts a Gyarados, but it doesn't look like one at all. This one looks a lot like a Gyarados, but it has the same charm as the mural in the ancestral hall."

"Even if what you saw wasn't the Dragon God, it was at least a descendant of the Dragon God."

Before eating, Li Shuwen put the Golden Carp King into the Dragon Pool to soak for a while.

As the uncle served the dishes, he said with a smile, "When I was young, I also brought my Magikarp to the mountain to soak in the Dragon Transformation Pool."

"Unfortunately, Magikarp participated in the Dragon Gate Tournament for three years but failed to reach the finish line."

The final waterfall wasn't exaggerated to the extent of the Dragon Gate Gorge.

However, with the eight waterfalls in front, they blocked many Pokémon at once.

Ah Kai asked, "Then why didn't Uncle continue participating in the fourth year?"

The middle-aged man shrugged. "Of course it's because Magikarp evolved. I can't exactly bring Gyarados to the Dragon Gate Tournament, can I?"

What the older man wanted was the feeling of participating in the Dragon Gate Tournament with Magikarp.

Even if the uncle catches another Magikarp after it evolves.

It's like trying to find a lost sword by marking the boat; that feeling will never come back.

Once you've lost her, no matter how many similar girls you find, none of them will be her.

Ah Kai asked curiously, "Uncle, can I bring my lobster soldiers to the competition?"

The man laughed and said, "Of course you can. As long as you can swim up, you can even bring Pikachu to the competition."

"The Dragon Gate Tournament is just a tournament; it doesn't give the champion any reward. The experience of participating in the tournament is the best prize in life."

The auntie brought out another dish, saying, "This lake is full of life. Many trainers from Dragon Island bring their Pokémon here to soak in it after they return."

"Eliminate physical and mental fatigue, and under the protection of the Dragon God, embark once again on a journey to the four seas."

The old woman looked at the golden Magikarp swimming in the lake and said, "Legend has it that Magikarp's original form is golden, and it remains golden after evolving."

"It was only because he angered the gods that the Dragon God was stripped of most of his power and banished to the mortal realm. The golden carp king is a descendant of the Dragon God."

"If properly nurtured, it can activate the dragon god bloodline within the body."

"Even if it doesn't evolve, keeping a golden Magikarp at home can bring good fortune."

Ah Kai's eyes widened. "That's amazing!"

The uncle waved his hand, "It's all fake. It's just a lie fabricated by a fishmonger from out of town who wanted to sell his golden carp king at a high price."

"Every household on Dragon Island raises Magikarp. Because of the large number of Magikarp, a golden Magikarp is born every two or three years."

"After hearing the rumor, some people thought that if it were true, they would keep the golden carp at home."

"As a result, their previously thriving business suddenly went bankrupt in less than a year."

The aunt waved her hand, "Actually, there were two families who kept the golden carp and made more money."

Li Fei said, "That family probably saw that the Golden Carp King was lucky and increased their investment, which resulted in exceeding the Golden Carp King's capabilities."

"In the end, it led to their family going bankrupt."

Li Shuwen asked curiously, "Are there any families that raise golden Magikarp to evolve?"

The uncle nodded. "Yes, but raising a golden Magikarp seems to be more complicated; only one family has succeeded."

"But after evolving, Gyarados is the red of Magikarp, which looks very majestic and imposing, but it doesn't have any of the sacred feeling of a dragon god."

"By the way, it seems that family allowed that red Gyarados to breed with other golden Magikarp, but only one new golden Magikarp was born."

"Looking ahead to this year, they've entrusted their youngest son to participate in the Dragon Gate Tournament, hoping that their youngest son can awaken the Dragon God bloodline of the Golden Carp King."

The middle-aged man pursed his lips. "I went to check it out. The golden Magikarp's tail was weak, and its body muscles were loose."

"Unless other fish push him up from behind, he won't be able to reach the lake at all."

Just then, Li Shuwen's golden carp leaped out of the lake, jumping ten meters high.

The uncle's eyes lit up. "Your Magikarp is quite something! With its powerful tail and firm muscles, it's clearly a strong contender for first place!"

"When the time comes, you should have Magikarp start from the middle, and let the Pokémon in front help Magikarp absorb the impact of the water flow."

"At the Nine-Tiered Waterfall, make Magikarp conserve its energy as much as possible, then climb all nine tiers of the waterfall in one go without stopping!"

The aunt shook her head. "Don't let his lack of first place fool you; he's been studying the Dragon Gate Tournament all along. This year, the mayor even had him serve as the tournament's commentator."

There are people who know more about the game than this uncle, but none are as eloquent as him.

Hiring a professional guide costs money, but the town mayor only needed a drink and some flattery to get the uncle to accept the job.

They even made a special trip to check out the situation, worried that the track might have changed compared to last year.

The middle-aged man confidently raised his head and said, "This Dragon Gate Tournament is actually quite similar to human motocross."

"Last year, I suggested that several children set off at the time I recommended, and didn't their grades improve significantly?"

Li Shuwen nodded. "Uncle's advice was indeed very useful."

Kai released his lobster soldiers. "Uncle, could you give me and the lobster soldiers some advice?"

The uncle looked at the lobster soldier, unsure of what to say.

He had some knowledge of Magikarp and Gyarados.

The uncle said he knew nothing about the other Pokémon.

Before coming, Li Shuwen had already learned about the schedule of the Longmen Tournament online.

The uncle's advice was indeed correct, but correct doesn't mean suitable.

Li Shuwen looked at the lake. "Magikarp, when do you want to set off?"

Setting off first will give us enough time to reach the lake before the full moon appears.

Those who start later have the help of the Pokémon that started earlier to slow down the impact of the water flow.

Magikarp was blowing bubbles, but its eyes were unusually determined.

He wants to be the first to set off!

Li Shuwen said with a smile, "It's unlikely that we'll be the first to set off, but we'll definitely be among the first to depart."

Hearing Li Shuwen's words, the uncle asked with some doubt, "Why would you choose such a tactic that you know will result in losses?"

Li Shuwen looked at the sky and said calmly, "Sometimes, only by facing difficulties head-on can you know where your limits are."