socalfunplaces Chapter 56 Strange Sounds from the Bushes
Chapter 56 Strange Sounds from the Bushes
Five days passed in the blink of an eye.
By the second day, the cat boss had almost fully recovered.
On the third day, Qingyuan began to try to train and get along with the cat boss.
After three days of practice, Qingyuan and Cat Boss's teamwork went from being awkward at the beginning to being very tacit now.
With the help of Cat Boss, Qingyuan is now confident that he can defeat even a level 40 Pokémon.
With the addition of the powerful Cat Boss, Qingyuan's behavior has become much more unrestrained. For example, he now dares to start a fire at night.
After several days of special training, Scorpio and his companions have also seen a significant increase in their strength.
Scorpion has reached level 26, Scyther has reached level 28, and Slowpoke, being rather lazy, hasn't leveled up much, only gaining one level to reach level 24.
Charmander has successfully broken through level 10 and reached level 14, while Persian remains at level 37. (To summarize the levels of Qingyuan's Pokémon, it's been so long since I mentioned this that I almost forgot about the level system.)
Today marks the seventh day since Qingyuan subdued the cat boss, and he got up very early today.
After preparing food for the elves, he didn't dawdle and immediately woke up Scorpion and the others.
"Hurry up and eat, we'll set off today after we finish!"
Looking at the sleepy-eyed Scorpions in front of him, Qingyuan said while brushing his teeth.
Upon hearing this, the Scorpions immediately perked up.
Of course, besides Slowpoke, this lazybones was still sleeping in the tent.
After calling it several times without waking it up, Qingyuan simply put it back into its Poké Ball.
Since we're on our way today and there's nothing for Slowpoke to do, it's fine for it not to eat breakfast.
While Scorpion and the others were having breakfast, Qingyuan packed up the tent again.
If he could get out of the forest by heading west today, he would go directly to Konoha City.
Unable to make it through, Qingyuan returned directly to Nibi City and retraced his steps.
I won't be back tonight, so this campsite is no longer needed, and the tents should be packed up.
After tidying up the tent, Scorpion and the others had finished their breakfast.
After Qingyuan finished washing the dishes, he put away Scorpion and Cat Boss.
Now that he has more Pokémon, he can switch out his Pokémon more strategically.
In the morning, Scyther and Charmander followed him, clearing the way and protecting his safety.
In the afternoon, he switched Scorpio and Cat Boss to take over the defense.
This rotation of guards will not affect Qingyuan's travel speed, and at the same time, it can ensure that Scorpion and the others are always in perfect condition.
The roads to the west were initially similar to those to the east.
The monster blocking the way had an unusually strong desire to attack, and its strength was also quite formidable.
Charmander was almost defeated several times, but Qingyuan commanded Scyther to come forward and help, which finally defeated the opponent.
But after he walked about four or five miles forward, the style of the elves on the western road changed instantly.
Perhaps because it's closer to Pewter City, many trainers have ventured into this forest to explore on weekdays.
When these elves faced Qingyuan, they no longer displayed the hostility that the other elves had shown when Qingyuan intruded.
Even when Qingyuan passed through their territory, these elves merely lay in the bushes, watching him warily.
Unlike the elves, they did not launch an attack on Qingyuan.
This made Qingyuan's journey on this road exceptionally smooth; in just one morning, he covered nearly thirty li (approximately 15 kilometers).
Compared to the last time he took the road to the east, this speed is more than twice as fast.
At lunchtime, Qingyuan released all the scorpions.
Slowpoke had been hungry all morning inside its Poké Ball, so as soon as it came out of the Poké Ball, it grabbed its bowl and began to wolf down its food.
Qingyuan knew the creature was hungry, so he specially prepared two bowls of rice for it.
After the meal, Qingyuan let the scorpions and the others stay outside to stretch their muscles and joints.
After all, the environment inside a regular red and white ball is not exactly ideal.
After arriving in Kureha City, Qingyuan plans to buy high-level balls to replace the red and white balls of Gliscor and the others.
Now that he has some money, Scorpio and the others should move to a better living environment.
While Scorpion and the others rested, Qingyuan leaned against a tree and looked at a map.
If he continues at the same pace as this morning, he will be able to leave the forest and reach the City of Fallen Leaves in six days.
Of course, six days is the ideal speed.
The reason we're traveling so fast now is because we're near Vermilion City, and most of the Pokémon in the area are familiar with humans.
Therefore, it is not very aggressive towards him, and because trainers often come to visit.
The elves here are much weaker than those on the road to the east.
But if we continue forward, away from Nibi City...
This situation will no longer exist; the elves' strength and hostility have both increased.
Then Qingyuan's speed will inevitably slow down.
Nine days to reach Kureha City—this was the final time Qingyuan calculated for arriving in Kureha City after considering various factors.
Of course, it may be faster or slower, but it will be roughly the same, around nine days.
After resting for a while, Qingyuan put away the Scyther and the others.
They continued their journey with Scorpio and Cat Boss.
The reason is that the combination of Scorpion and Nekomamushi is stronger than the combination of Scyther and Charmander.
The road clearing speed this afternoon will be faster than this morning.
From around 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the evening.
With the help of Scorpion and Cat Boss, Qingyuan traveled about 45 miles.
Finally, as dusk approached, they arrived at the foot of an unnamed, desolate mountain.
Looking at the barren mountain in front of them, Qingyuan directed Scorpion and Cat Boss to clear a clearing nearby for setting up camp.
He plans to stay at the foot of the mountain tonight.
The next morning, he led Scorpion and the others over the barren mountain and continued their journey to Kuye City.
"Pila si~"
Just as Scorpion and the others were clearing away the weeds around them, a somewhat frightened voice came from the bushes.
Upon hearing this voice, Qingyuan immediately ran to Scorpio's side.
He was genuinely terrified by the old man's antics last time.
Now, at the slightest sign of trouble, he feels that there are treacherous subjects trying to harm him.
This must be the legendary "once bitten by a snake, twice shy".
After holding Scorpio in his arms, Qingyuan finally felt a little safe.
"Boss Cat, go check it out!"
Qingyuan, holding Scorpion, gave instructions to Cat Boss.
Of course, he himself continued walking slowly toward the direction from which the sound came.
Part of the reason was Qingyuan's curiosity; he had never heard such a sound before.
So he was a little curious about what kind of spirit was making that sound.
On the other hand, this is also to better help the cat boss.
If Cat Boss is ambushed, he can quickly command Scorpio to come to Cat Boss's rescue.
Even with Cat Boss's strength, it's impossible for him to be ambushed.
"Meow~"
Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, the cat boss let out a slightly lazy meow and then walked quietly toward the direction from which the sound came.
It took only a few steps to reach the edge of the grass, and then a flash of silver light appeared on its right paw.
The nearly meter-high weeds in front of them were cut down by the cat boss at the root.
"Pila-shi!"
With an even more terrified scream, the owner of the voice appeared before Qingyuan.
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