I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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Higana looked at the Pokémon encyclopedia, which was only the size of her palm, and was very confused about how to use it.

“You can either say it directly, or you can point the Pokédex at the Pokémon,” Gary said.

Higana nodded and asked, "What kind of spirit is the Blue Swaboon?"

Illustrated Guide: "The Blue Cottonbird, a cotton-like sprite, loves cleanliness and will wipe away dirt with its cotton-like wings..."

The encyclopedia not only introduces the basic information about the Blue Cottonbird, but also describes its attributes and habits.

050 "They actually spoke!"

Higana was shocked and immediately pointed the Pokédex at the Armored Dragon.

Pokédex entry: "Shellion, a stamina-boosting Pokémon, has a body covered in a bone-like substance that is extremely hard and can deflect enemy attacks. It hides in caves and awaits its evolution."

The encyclopedia entry reads: "Guniu, a murmuring sprite, is frightened by its own loud cry after it has finished, and then cries out even more intensely. After it has finished, it will fall asleep because it is too tired."

Like a curious child, Higana scanned her two Pokémon as well, finding it very interesting.

“Let’s go, you can look around as you walk,” Xiao Mao said.

With the Pokédex in hand, Higanbana finally behaved herself. Whenever she saw a wild Pokémon along the way, she would scan it with the Pokédex and listen to the explanations from the Pokédex.

Although it was a bit noisy, Higanbana's attitude towards learning was quite good, at least much better than when Ash was a newbie.

Since Higanbana didn't have a rideable Pokémon, the two had to walk. Fortunately, there were many downhill sections on the way back to Kanaz City from Meteor Falls, and the two arrived in Kanaz City before noon.

"Is this the village where outsiders live? It's huge!" Higana was stunned when she saw the exterior of Kanaz city. She had never imagined that the buildings could be so magnificent and that the houses could be so tall.

332: Mentoring newcomer Xijiana

"Don't be too surprised. Also, this is a city, not a village," Xiao Mao reminded him.

Higana is too ignorant. If she were to be with modern people, she would definitely reveal some of her true colors.

"What? This isn't a village? Are there no villages left outside?" Xijiana asked in surprise.

"No, this is called a city. In the future development, villages will gradually expand outwards and become towns. Towns will expand further and become county towns. If they continue to expand, they will become cities. However, cities also develop from villages. There are still villages in the Hoenn region, but they are relatively few in number and most of them are concentrated in the suburbs," Shigeru explained.

"Oh."

Higana nodded, seemingly understanding.

"Remember, talk less and observe more. Never tell outsiders that you're from Meteor Village. If anyone asks where you're from, just say you're from a village in Kanaz City, understand?" Shigeru instructed.

"I understand, don't worry, I won't reveal anything about the village." Higana patted Shigeru on the shoulder, assuring him.

Once inside the city, Xijiana followed Liu Laolao into the Grand View Garden, looking around and asking Xiaomao questions whenever she encountered something she didn't understand.

Shigeru was very open with his answers and didn't find Higanbana a bother, and they continued until they reached the Pokémon Center's cafeteria.

"This is the Pokémon Center, a place for trainers to rest. If your Pokémon is injured, you can bring it here for treatment, and we also provide food and lodging," Gary explained earnestly.

Since Xiao Mao couldn't be with Xi Jiana all the time, he would explain important locations to her in detail, so that she wouldn't be left without a place to eat or rest when he was away.

"There's such a great place!" Higanbana was shocked. She hadn't expected the Pokémon Center to be so comprehensive, providing healing for Pokémon and even food and lodging for trainers.

“Of course, but since you don’t have medical insurance, you’ll need to pay a lot for treatment, which means money. Do you have the money?” Xiao Mao asked.

Now we have a monetary system, but in Meteor Village we still barter. Without enough money, it's really hard to get by in modern society.

Money is easy to come by, the problem is that Higana has nowhere to save money. Gary can open a bank account for Higana using his own identity, but what about the Elf Health Insurance?

If you can't buy the Spirit Health Insurance, Higana will have to pay the full cost of each Spirit treatment, which is very expensive.

"Money...what is that?" Xijiana asked in confusion. She grew up in the village, which had no trade with the outside world, so she naturally didn't know what money was.

"It's basically bartering, but in the outside human world, people use money to exchange for goods. It's more convenient to trade that way, so now everyone uses currency for transactions. This currency is money," Xiao Mao explained.

“Then how do I get the money?” Higana asked.

“There are many ways to earn money. For someone like you without a household registration, you can do odd jobs, but such jobs are not secure. If you encounter a dishonest boss, they may deduct your wages,” Xiao Mao said.

"What?! You can do that?!" This was the first time Xijiana had ever heard of such a thing. I work for you and you still deduct my wages? That's so unreasonable.

“There’s nothing we can do about it, that’s just how it is, but you can support yourself as a trainer,” Gary said.

"Trainer's way...?" Higanbana looked intrigued, wondering what other ways trainers could make money.

"Trainers can wager on each other during battles. The two sides agree on the amount of money wagered before the battle, and whoever wins the battle gets the money wagered," said Gary.

"Oh, that's great! I want to go to the battle!" Higanbana exclaimed excitedly. She was the strongest trainer among her peers in the village and was eager to see how strong the trainers in the outside world were.

"You...you should wait a little longer," Xiao Mao said.

Upon hearing this, Higana immediately became displeased and retorted, "What do you mean? Do you think I'm weak?"

“You only have two Pokémon. While Shellder can battle, it’s too slow. Even if it wins, it will hinder Shellder’s evolution. I suggest you train a new Pokémon that can battle,” said Gary.

Higanbana currently has two Pokémon: Gu Niu Niu and Shell Dragon.

Gu Niu Niu has always been by my side, and it only has the potential to become an elite Pokémon. Moreover, Xi Gana plans to evolve Gu Niu Niu and has given it an Everstone. The only Pokémon that can fight is Shellder.

However, during the process of Shellder Dragon evolving into Salamence, it needs to accumulate energy in its body. Although it can fight, this will delay Shellder Dragon's level increase and prolong the evolution time.

Reality is not a game. Armored dragons cannot eat; they can only absorb energy from the environment to level up. Frequent battles will almost never increase their level.

"...But I don't know how to prevent the Pokémon from escaping, so how am I supposed to capture other Pokémon?" Higana said with a headache. She hadn't expected human society to be so complicated. If it weren't for Shigeru, she really wouldn't know what to do.

“That’s easy. I can help you catch a Pokémon, and you just need to raise it properly,” said Shigeru.

Pokémon are relatively easy to catch. Although it's not possible to catch high-potential Pokémon for Higanbana, catching Pokémon with high gym potential is still no problem.

"I only want dragon-type Pokémon, I want to be a dragon tamer," said Higana.

Xiaomao: →_→!

Do you really think that dragons are something that ordinary people can afford to raise?

Even Shigeru doesn't have many dragons, and even Higanbana doesn't have as many dragon-type Pokémon as Shigeru.

“Alright, let’s take our time looking. Anyway, you’re with me now and you’re not short of money, so we can take it slow,” Xiao Mao said.

In the Hoenn region, excluding legendary Pokémon, there are only three Dragon-type Pokémon: Salamence, Flygon, and Swabbit. The number is decent, and all three are worth training as main Pokémon.

"Hmm."

Xijiana nodded, but was quickly drawn to the food served by the waiter. She usually ate simple food in the village and had never seen modern food before. The spices were so intense that they overwhelmed her taste buds, making her unable to stop eating.

After lunch, Xiao Mao took Xijiana to the Elf Department Store and explained its functions to her in detail. Basically, anything that elves could use could be sold at the Elf Department Store.

Shigeru bought Higanbana a spatial backpack, some supplies, and some tools, preparing to leave Kanaz City tomorrow.

333: A chance encounter with Ash and his friends

early morning.

Shigeru and Higana have left Kanaz City and are cycling towards Martial Arts Town.

Boomtown is located on the southwestern island of the Hoenn region. To get there, you can only fly there by riding a Pokémon or swim there. Of course, you can also take a boat.

Shigeru was planning to train his Pokémon properly, so he wasn't in a hurry and decided to take a boat to Dewford Town with Higanbana.

There's a small town at the port where you catch the boat. There are boats going to Wudou Town every day; you can just go there directly.

However, before reaching the port, Shigeru and Higanbana need to cross the Petalburg Woods.

At noon, Shigeru chose to camp by a stream and was preparing food when Eevee suddenly noticed something. Its long ears twitched, and it looked towards a patch of jungle.

An electric mouse with yellow fur all over its body emerged from the grass.

"Pikachu!"

The electric mouse is Pikachu, and Pikachu was startled when it saw Eevee.

"Bah!"

Eevee was also startled and immediately recognized that the Pikachu in front of it was Ash's.

"What kind of Pokémon is this?" Higana immediately took out her Pokédex and pointed it at Pikachu.

Pokédex entry: "Pikachu, an Electric-type Pokémon, can store 050 units of electricity in the Electric Sacs on its cheeks. When it unleashes a burst of electricity, it can release enough power to summon lightning."

"Oh, an Electric-type Pokémon..." Higana exclaimed in amazement, as this was the first time she had ever seen an Electric-type Pokémon.

"Pikachu!!"

Xiao Mao also noticed the situation, and was immediately stunned when he saw Pikachu.

【LV59 Pikachu♂/Champion】

A Pikachu of such a high level must be Ash's.

"Pikachu!!"

Pikachu was also very surprised to see Eevee and Gary, and immediately shouted behind it.

"Pikachu, did you find something?"

Soon, Ash, May, Brock, and Brock emerged from the bushes one by one.

"Xiao Mao!"

Ash and his friends were very surprised to see Gary; they never expected to meet him in such a vast crowd.

"You two know each other?" Higana asked, looking puzzled.

Soon, everyone was mingling together...!

Ash is currently preparing to head to Rustboro City to challenge the Gym Leader. Since it's noon, everyone is looking for a place to rest and prepare lunch. They asked Pikachu to help them find a place with water, and that's where they found it.

"Oh, I see. Well then, you'd better keep up the good work. I've already got the Corasick Gym Badge," Gary said proudly.

"Getting the badge is just a matter of time. We'll see who's the real deal at the Rainbow Tournament," Ash said nonchalantly.

Ash has learned how to respond after being mocked by Gary so many times for his badge collection speed.

"But Shigeru has one more badge than you, and you lost to Shigeru in both of your League tournaments. Can you really beat Shigeru?" Xiao Zheng reminded him.

"Xiao Zheng..." Xiao Zhi gritted his teeth, wishing he could tear Xiao Zheng to pieces.

"Xiao Zheng, how could you say that?" Xiao Yao also scolded Xiao Zheng for not knowing how to speak. No matter what, the two siblings were traveling with Xiao Zhi and would have to take care of each other along the way. They shouldn't say things that were not conducive to unity.

"Oh, then I won't say anything." Hearing his sister's scolding, Xiao Zheng immediately learned his lesson.