Chapter 1483

"Roar..."

The satisfied Undulating Water opened its mouth wide.

Baimu took the opportunity to toss two Rainbow Poké Cubes inside, satisfying this Swift Dragon's long-lost appetite.

Undulating Water straightened up, its orange-yellow eyes surrounded by deep red eyeshadow widening, its slender tail swinging and wrapping around his waist, forcibly trying to place him on its back.

"Stop! I'll do it myself!"

Baimu abruptly grabbed its other tail that was trying to wrap around him.

This guy truly doesn't know what holding back means; the tail wrapped around his waist exerted force enough to easily crush rock, and only he could withstand pressure of this level.

In a blink, Baimu was already firmly gripping the purple long mane and orange-red spines on its back, barely managing to steady his figure.

"Hah~ Let's go!"

He said to the few people.

Roaring Tail, as before, continued to be held in Baimu's arms, but the moment it approached Undulating Water, it was forcibly stopped in its tracks by the latter's sinister gaze plus a terrifying low growl.

"Yiya..."

Roaring Tail was displeased.

If it were the past, it would absolutely not dare to bristle at Undulating Water, otherwise how would it have turned back halfway during the chase back then.

It was just afraid of the Undulating Water in the lake.

But the current Evil Big Fat Ding is already a far cry from before; not only has it received the baptism from ultra-high-level Pokémon like Aggron, it has also witnessed terrifying existences like the Black and White Mare Queen Leiguanwang, the Shiny Rayquaza.

A mere Undulating Water, cannot scare it!

Fortunately, Baimu spoke up in time: "Roaring Tail! Take this chance to let everyone see your flight ability!"

"Yiya? Yiya!"

The attention-diverted Roaring Tail quickly agreed.

Flight ability?

Nemo and the others, who hadn't noticed its departure before, were also indeed very curious about how it would fly.

Immediately, they saw Roaring Tail open its mouth and inhale deeply, its soft body rapidly swelling; when it expanded to double its size, it slowly left the ground and floated up.

Pipa subconsciously said: "Hot air balloon?"

"Should be a hydrogen balloon."

Peony corrected and explained: "I've long heard that Fat, uh, Roaring Tail's body elasticity is very strong; floating by inhaling air is indeed very surprising."

Nemo asked curiously: "How does it control the flight direction?"

As they spoke, the tail-like gradient long hair on Roaring Tail's head began to swing, driving its body to change direction.

Everyone couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "Amazing!"

"Mm~"

The floating Roaring Tail had a face full of pride.

Baimu added: "It can also adjust altitude by exhaling and continuously inhaling."

After this bout of banter, Roaring Tail also didn't continue to insist on the matter of riding together with the Trainer.

The group left the lakeside and headed toward the Fourth Observation Station in the lower layer.

Undulating Water led the way, its posture could be called arrogant and domineering; simultaneously, it leaving its territory range also attracted the attention of the future Sacred Swordsmen.

This time it was Iron Leaves appearing in the corner.

But upon seeing Baimu and the others were also there, it quietly left.

Inside the cave.

Nemo looked at the Undulating Water running in small steps up ahead, and said with quite a bit of envy: "How does it feel? Is it thrilling?"

"It's okay."

Baimu gave his evaluation.

To tell the truth, compared to the Miltank transformed from Cyclizar, Undulating Water's riding experience is extremely poor. Not to mention the exceptionally bumpy run, the short spines on its back would poke his belly; anyone else would probably last half a minute at most before running away.

Seeing Nemo ask repeatedly, he said: "In a bit, I'll let you experience it and you'll understand."

"Really?"

Nemo's eyes lit up.

Baimu nodded: "Of course, I'll do my best to persuade Undulating Water."

Undulating Water probably isn't too willing to be ridden by anyone other than him, but he believes that as long as he uses the Dragon Heart, Nemo should be able to experience it briefly.

Mm.

In a bit, I'll have to find a way to film it.

In the blink of an eye, the Fourth Observation Station arrived.

Dr. Futaba and Dr. Baila are not here; the personnel staying here are mostly those researching other things. Seeing them approach with such a big entourage, they were all very curious if something had happened.

Nemo stepped forward to reassure them: "It's fine, it's fine, just a routine visit to take a look, everyone don't panic."

The researchers only then set their minds at ease.

Back in its territory, the Fulgurite became much more active, seeming quite eager to take them to the Zero Lab.

And in Baimu's arms, the Tarountula that had been motionless suddenly crawled out.

It used both front and hind legs to climb onto Baimu's head, raised its long neck and chirped lowly: "Paga~ Pagasi~"

In an instant.

Many dazzling crystals in the lower hollow flickered like breathing.

Specks of Bai Guang inexplicably emerged in the air, flying into Tarountula's body under everyone's astonished gazes.

"Paga~"

The little turtle cried out loudly, its form rapidly changing, transforming into a large, fluffy crystal turtle.

Moreover, it had gained the ability to fly, hovering above Baimu's head, observing its surroundings with its pair of dazzling eyes that resembled a starry sky.

Pippa couldn't help but ask: "What happened to it?"

"Don't know."

Where would Baimu understand Turobagos's condition? He hadn't played Violet, but it looked like there wasn't any major problem.

It just changed forms.

At the same time.

Dr. Futbo's voice rang out in the Fourth Observation Station's hall, "Everyone, the overall Terastal energy of Area Zero suddenly became active just now. Do you have any clues?"

The researchers immediately looked toward Baimu and the others walking in from outside.

The Terastal-form Turobagos was quite eye-catching.

Briar's voice also followed, "The Terastal energy fluctuations across all of Area Zero have dropped. It must have absorbed them, right?"

"Amazing!"

Nemo felt impressed without knowing why.

Peony, on the other hand, thought it was perfectly normal. "The Terastal energy in Area Zero was originally released by Turobagos, so it's perfectly normal for it to be absorbed back."

"... Teacher Briar, has your speculation been confirmed?" Baimu thought of something else.

Hearing his question, Briar quickly replied, her tone filled with joy: "Already confirmed. Turobagos indeed once had an entire clan. The Terastal energy of the entire Area Zero comes from this clan."

"Found a second one?"

"... That, no. But I believe even if Area Zero doesn't have one, the outside world definitely will. Otherwise there's no way to explain why Terastal phenomena exist in corners of the world."

Briar swore to find a second Turobagos.

Not for anything else, just to restore Turobagos's clan — on one hand to vindicate her ancestor, on the other to let Terastal energy benefit humanity.

One can only say the Deven Corporation isn't the only one working on clean energy.

Baimu looked at Turobagos, thinking this guy was most likely the last surviving lone seedling, and felt a bit sad for it.

Turobagos itself didn't have much reaction.

This time absorbing energy, it was as easy and comfortable as going home to pack one's belongings.

The Polygon Phone secretly reminded: "This time back, Platinum Silver Mountain might really become a second Area Zero. Want to dismantle the Time Machine too?"

"..."

Baimu ignored it.

I'm a proper Llama Jinchuriki; time travel needs human tech? Just the simulator can do it.

Besides, Turobagos itself has this ability; it just doesn't use it often.

After ending the call.

The group left the Fourth Observation Station, continuing deeper.

During the process, Baimu used the Dragon's Heart to discuss with Bobalu, and was rightfully refused at first, even roared at by an angry Bobalu.

But under his persistent pleading, Bobalu reluctantly agreed that Nemo could stay on its back for five minutes.

Speaking of which, can this guy understand the concept of five minutes now?

Baimu didn't care much.

If Nemo can last over three minutes, that counts as her enduring it.

"Nemo! I've worked it out with Bobalu!" Confirmed without error, Baimu spoke immediately.

Hearing this, Nemo excitedly steadied Furlton and was about to approach Bobalu.

Only she seemed to have forgotten she still had one behind her butt. Facing the helmsman's departure, Peony was flustered for a moment, wanting to grab the handlebars, but scared by Furlton turning its big head.

"Save—"

"Don't panic."

Baimu promptly came over and pressed down on Furlton, only then saving Peony from a disaster.

On the other side.

Under Pippa's witness, Nemo climbed onto Bobalu's back.

"Depart!"

She excitedly shouted.

Bobalu glanced with its peripheral vision, its mood somewhat displeased, so it ran with even more jolting than when carrying Baimu.

The first minute, Nemo was excited like riding a bull.

The second minute, her expression gradually changed.

The third minute, she started covering her mouth and stomach.

Nemo trembled as she turned her head, face pale but forcing dignity: "Everyone, anyone want to take over? Very fun—mph!"

Pippa and Peony both crossed their arms, clearly refusing.

Baimu, who had stopped filming, laughed loudly: "Come down quick. Experiencing it once is enough. Bobalu!"

"Roar~"

Bobalu stopped.

Nemo, pardoned, hurriedly returned to Furlton's embrace.

After a short rest, she felt she was good again. "I'm just not used to it, yeah, definitely!"

"You'd better save it. Your stamina is about the same as mine." Peony said faintly.

Nemo actually had improved in stamina. She used to be worse than Peony this shut-in; now she could actually be mentioned in the same breath as Peony.

Pippa said: "Although unwilling to admit it, but among ride Pokemon, Cyclizar and these two guys are absolutely the strongest."

Baimu nodded approvingly.

He had ridden no small number of Pokemon, but Milotic was absolutely the most comfortable kind; sitting on it, even a journey of nearly a whole day would not leave one with a sore waist or weak legs.

Everyone chatted and laughed, successfully arriving at the Zero Lab's main gate.

Professor Futaba was already waiting here, and said gently:

"Welcome! Children who have come from afar!"

"Long time no see, Professor."

Baimu nodded in greeting, then recalled Undine into her Poke Ball.

Professor Futaba had long known the purpose of his trip; seeing this, he wasn't particularly surprised, and simply invited everyone into the lab.

Briar was conspicuously among them.

Judging by her attire, she seemed to have just come up from the Zero Great Crater.

"Just you alone, Teacher Briar? Where's your assistant?" Baimu was curious why Danyu wasn't to be seen.

Briar smiled and said, "She went back to take the Blueberry Academy spring assessment; after all, she's still a student, she can't be with me every moment."

"I see."

He didn't hesitate much, directly explaining to Briar the idea of forming an academy alliance.

Briar agreed without a second thought, "Of course! I'm very honored to be able to form an alliance with you all!"

She would not forget Baimu's status as a Regional Champion; moreover, Baimu had only recently obtained the World Champion title, and even she, deep in Area Zero underground, had heard of it.

"But the specifics may require you to talk with Cyrano; he is, after all, the principal of Blueberry Academy."

Briar replied, "I don't plan to leave here for a good while."

Baimu said, "With your agreement, I think more than half the battle is won."

With the main business discussed.

The rest was just idle chat.

At Briar's request, Baimu agreed to let her collect Terapagos's current information.

And upon learning that Terapagos had attempted to transform the Glaseado Mountain environment, and that the Secret Spice Tree had already taken root, Briar became even more certain that the source of Terastal energy was precisely Terapagos.

It was this kind of Pokemon that had transformed the environment, not the environment that had given birth to Terapagos.

After finding a way to send the little turtle away.

Baimu asked Briar if she had found any other Terapagos remains, and immediately received a negative answer.

"Dead Terapagos have most likely completely fused into the Zero Great Crater as one."

Briar stated that the reason she could confirm the existence of multiple Terapagos was precisely because, during deep investigation of Terastal energy, she had found several core sources through differences in energy fluctuations.

"Just like the differences between people, there are also tiny differences between one Terapagos and another; it's just that as time passes, this difference is shrinking."

All unique individualities, under time's grinding, are ultimately not worth mentioning.

Baimu nodded thoughtfully.

Everyone ate a harmonious lunch at the Zero Lab, then had the thought of returning. The journey that previously needed two days and one night to finish could now be finished in less than half a day.

It could be called a major improvement.

Before departure.

Baimu ultimately accepted Professor Futaba's proposal — to take Gouging Fire.

More critically, Milotic did not object.

"Are you sure you agree to me taking it?"

"Gyao!"

Milotic nodded rapidly, with Gouging Fire staring longingly beside it.

Baimu didn't understand if the two had reached some deal, but since Milotic had no objection, he had none either.

He'd even taken the Ancient Ho-Oh Guard; was Gouging Fire any different?

Driving one cow is driving; driving a herd of cows is also driving.

But what Baimu didn't expect was that Raging Bolt also had the idea of taking Iron Boulder out, "What are you up to now?"

"Yiya~!"

Raging Bolt indicated it could watch over Iron Boulder, no need for the Trainer to worry.

Baimu felt he understood his own Pokemon's thoughts less and less, but he didn't refuse, merely consulting Rotom Phone first.

Only then did he learn that the deep reason Raging Bolt and Milotic wanted to take Iron Boulder and Gouging Fire might be surprisingly consistent —

Loneliness.

It wasn't that Baimu neglected them too much; it was simply that on Glaseado Mountain, they had no Pokemon friends.

Both had personalities that couldn't stay quiet, especially Raging Bolt, bad-tempered and stubborn, with a bit of strength to boot, causing the other wild Pokemon on Glaseado Mountain to both revere and fear it — not a single one was truly willing to befriend it.

Milotic was the same; the reason it ran out whenever it had nothing to do was also because it had no friends.

Iron Boulder and Gouging Fire might not be anything good, but they were the Pokemon these two thought most likely to become friends.

Pokemon need friends too!

After learning the reason, Baimu agreed to all of it.

As for whether Iron Boulder and Gouging Fire would behave after leaving Area Zero, that would need time to verify.

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