Pokémon: The Journey Begins with a Cowherd

Chapter 32 Zhemu Field

However, Qingyuan ignoring him doesn't mean he ignores Qingyuan.

After handing the Poké Ball to Nurse Joy, Tsukida talked with her for a while.

After watching the video and understanding what had happened, Zhemu Tian turned around and stood in front of Qingyuan.

Qingyuan, realizing that his view was being blocked, slowly closed the notebook in his hand.

What do you want to do?

Qingyuan raised his head and asked the boy in front of him impatiently.

"Um, sorry about earlier. I was short-tempered. It was Squirtle's fault for doing that!"

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Zhemu Tian did not hesitate at all, and immediately bowed to Qingyuan and apologized.

Upon hearing this, Qingyuan, who had been impatient and about to yell at the other person to leave, was stunned.

No, I thought you were here to cause trouble and I was about to scold you, but you came here to apologize right away.

The plot shouldn't be going this way, right?

It shouldn't be that you're dissatisfied, then come over and start provoking me, and then I beat you up.

If you're a little narrow-minded, you can go directly to my parents to deal with me.

Then they'll start with the protagonist's signature moves from novels: showing off and getting slapped in the face.

If you apologize now, how is the author supposed to write the rest of the story?

Or is it that I'm not the main character, so there's no chance for me to show off or get humiliated?

In an instant, Qingyuan thought of many things, but he still stood up and spoke.

"It's okay, it's all in the past. I also made mistakes in this matter; I had too much of a temper!"

"No, no, no, it was my fault!"

"No, it's my fault!"

"No, it's me..."

And so, the two guys who had just fallen out and might have become enemies started arguing over an apology.

After apologizing seven or eight times, Qingyuan finally couldn't take it anymore and stood up.

"Alright, since you insist on apologizing, I'll accept it. I forgive you, please get up!"

After saying that, Qingyuan reached out and helped the boy in front of him up.

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Zhemutian's mind went blank.

He was stunned for a while before realizing that Qingyuan had helped him up.

After regaining his senses, Zhemu Tian smiled and said to Qingyuan.

"Hello, my name is Zhemutian, and I come from Jincheng City. I am currently traveling to participate in the Indigo League and will be challenging the gyms!"

"My name is Qingyuan, I come from Viridian City, and I am currently traveling to challenge the gyms in preparation for the Indigo League!"

Upon hearing Zhemu Tian's words, Qingyuan quickly replied.

"Haha, it seems we might be rivals in the future!"

Hearing Qingyuan's words, Zhemu Tian smiled and said.

"Indeed, but I believe that my partner and I will definitely win the Quartz Conference!"

Having finally managed to talk to a trainer of the same age, Qingyuan displayed a rare display of youthful spirit.

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Zhemu Tian immediately became anxious and shouted.

"How could that be? I should be the one to win the Quartz Tournament! My partner and I will beat you to a pulp!"

As he spoke, Zhemuda also waved his right hand vigorously.

Upon hearing this, Qingyuan glanced at him sideways and uttered a cold remark.

"Heh heh, how dare a defeated opponent boast of his prowess!"

"What do you mean!"

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Zhemutian immediately became furious.

"It's nothing, just what it says!"

Qingyuan continued, his face expressionless.

"That last round doesn't count, let's have another one if you dare!"

"I won't fight against a defeated opponent!"

Qingyuan continued to output his message with a blank expression.

"I know, you're scared. You only defeated my Circle Bear by ganging up on it, so you're too scared to fight my Circle Bear again!"

Seeing Qingyuan's expressionless face, Zhemu Tian quickly changed tactics and began to provoke him.

Today he must prove himself and Quan Quan Xiong that with Quan Quan Xiong by his side, he is invincible.

"Fine, let's fight! Do you think I'm afraid of you?!"

Although he knew that Tsugita was trying to provoke him, he still fell into the trap.

For some reason, he felt a surge of excitement at that moment, and it felt pretty good.

So Qingyuan, who usually chooses to be rational, lets this surge of passion control his brain at this moment.

When in doubt, a battle between trainers is the perfect way to end things.

……

Outside the Pokémon Center, on the battlefield, Qingyuan and Zhemu stood at their respective command posts on either side of the battlefield.

Intense battles are currently taking place on the surrounding battlefields.

In this atmosphere, Qingyuan couldn't help but feel excited and couldn't wait to have a match.

However, even though the match is a battle, the pre-match trash talk is still essential.

"Xiaotian, I think you'd better admit defeat sooner rather than later. Otherwise, losing to Scorpion and the others twice in a row will probably put a lot of psychological pressure on your Pokémon!"

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Zhemu Tian snorted coldly.

"You should worry more about your Pokémon. My Ursaring is invincible. I won't pay for its medical bills if it hurts your Pokémon, Yuan!"

Upon hearing this, Qingyuan snorted coldly and said nothing more.

"I choose you! Go, Squirtle!"

"In that case, you go ahead and give it another beating, Charmander!"

Because both sides only have three Pokémon, this is a three-on-three match.

So after Zhekida released Squirtle, Aogen naturally released Charmander.

After the conversation, Qingyuan learned that Zhemutian's Squirtle was less than two weeks old.

Because I spoiled it a lot during this period, it developed a somewhat arrogant habit.

In that case, Qingyuan releasing the little fire dragon isn't considered bullying it.

"Jenny!"

After Squirtle appeared, it shouted at Qingyuan.

But the moment Charmander appeared in the arena, Squirtle's expression changed instantly.

It hadn't forgotten that this was the same guy who had just beaten it up twice.

"Groo-wa!"

After Charmander appeared, he shouted energetically as usual.

But when he saw his opponent, Charmander gave Squirtle a wicked smile.

His expression seemed to say, "What a coincidence, we meet again so soon, little brother."

Upon seeing Charmander's smile, Squirtle was so frightened that it took several steps back.

"Don't be afraid, Squirtle! Trust me, I'll take you to get revenge!"

Seeing Squirtle's performance, Tsukita quickly shouted loudly.

He wanted to use his authority as a trainer to help Squirtle alleviate its fear of Charmander.

It can only be said that Zhekida still holds considerable authority over Squirtle.

After Zheki said those words, Squirtle became much bolder and even dared to show a fierce look to Charmander.

Seeing this, Charmander raised its claws in displeasure, ready to teach Squirtle another lesson.

"Charmander, use your metal claws!"

Seeing the little dragon's displeased expression, Qingyuan timely commanded it to launch an attack.

"Groo-wa!"

The little Charmander, who was already itching to get going, charged towards Squirtle with its claws flashing silver after hearing Qingyuan's words.

"Squirtle, don't panic! Use the water gun to stop it from getting any closer!"

"Jenny!"

Squirtle yelled, then puffed out its cheeks and sprayed a thin jet of water at Charmander.

The little dragon looked at the slender, slow-moving column of water and didn't even bother to dodge it.

It stood with its claws horizontally in front of it, charging forward while holding the water gun in its face.

Seeing Charmander's fierceness, Squirtle panicked, stopped using its water gun, and turned to look at Tsugikita.

Seeing Squirtle's appearance, Zhekida quickly called out.

"It's alright, don't be afraid to use it. Just use it to retract into the shell!"

Upon hearing its trainer's command, Squirtle quickly retracted its limbs and head into its shell.

Charmander's metal claws struck Squirtle's shell hard, but only left a few white marks, failing to harm Squirtle in the slightest.

"Charmander, don't rush! Use Ember on the hole in Squirtle's shell and burn it out!"

Watching the Charmander relentlessly attacking Squirtle's shell with its metal claws, Qingyuan loudly commanded.

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Charmander puffed out its cheeks and charged up, just about to unleash its power into the hole in Squirtle's shell.

A flash of red light appeared, and Squirtle disappeared from its spot. Charmander's series of sparks smashed into the ground, creating a small crater.

Squirtle surrenders!

Looking at the little fire dragon glaring at him with its puffed-up cheeks, Zhemu Tian said to Qingyuan with a wry smile.

Squirtle has too little practical experience, and it has only just passed its infancy stage. He was afraid that if the fight continued, Squirtle would be crippled.

If Squirtle loses its spirit and drive, it will never amount to anything.

He also had high hopes for Squirtle.

Hearing this, Qingyuan nodded in understanding. Judging from the battle just now, Squirtle's combat experience was basically zero.

It's understandable that Tsugida is worried.

Seeing the little fire dragon still looking indignant, Qingyuan smiled and recalled it.

"Alright, you've done a great job. It's no fun bullying newbies. Next time I'll find you a strong opponent so you can have a good fight."

Hearing this, the Charmander in its Poké Ball finally quieted down.

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Thank you to YingM for the two bubble teas!