Chapter 29

038: Preparing for the Expedition, Pengwan Secret Realm!

Although Su Yu hadn't taken Shinx and Bagon to grind experience these past few days, the two Pokémon had still learned quite a few new moves.

Bagon had not only increased in level but had also mastered several new skills.

[Name: Bagon]

[Gender: ♂]

[Level: LV.10 (Novice)]

[Ability: Rock Head (HP is not reduced even when using moves that cause recoil damage)]

[Potential: Champion]

[IVs: HP (31), Attack (31), Sp. Atk (31), Defense (31), Sp. Def (31), Speed (31)]

[Moves: Ember, Leer, Bite, Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance, Headbutt, Crunch, Brick Break]

[Description: Dreaming of soaring through the sky, it repeatedly practices jumping off cliffs, a process that has tempered its head to be as hard as steel.]

Shinx was much the same.

[Name: Shinx]

[Gender: ♂]

[Level: LV.10 (Novice)]

[Ability: Intimidate (Lowers the opponent's Attack stat upon entering battle)]

[Potential: Pseudo-Champion]

[IVs: HP (25), Attack (31), Sp. Atk (31), Defense (27), Sp. Def (30), Speed (31)]

[Moves: Tackle, Leer, Thunder Shock, Charge, Bite, Quick Attack, Thunder Fang]

[Description: When it senses danger, the fur on its entire body glows, allowing it to flee while dazzling its opponent's eyes.]

It could be said that both Pokémon now possessed considerable combat power.

This was precisely why Su Yu dared to take them into the secret realm.

Among the officially classified secret realms, Pengwan Secret Realm ranked only as Grade D.

Secret realm grades were generally divided into S, A, B, C, and D.

Grade D realms were basically intended for novices.

The Pokémon inside were mostly between levels 1 and 20.

With Combusken, Su Yu already felt confident enough to explore.

"Combusken, practice your Fire Punch more; strive to increase its power to the next level."

"Fighting-type moves like Brick Break must not be neglected either."

"Shinx, continue using Thunder Shock and master Thunderbolt as soon as possible!"

"You can also train Thunder Fang more, using it as a surprise tactic in close-quarters combat."

"Bagon, use Dragon Breath and Crunch frequently to strengthen your jaw power."

After arranging the training plans for the three Pokémon, Su Yu joined them in training once again.

As a Trainer, Su Yu always demanded that he train alongside his Pokémon.

This approach effectively fostered bonds, motivating the Pokémon to work even harder.

The relationship between a Trainer and their Pokémon should be just like this: training together and progressing together.

After witnessing Torchic evolve, Shinx and Bagon trained with even greater diligence.

Thus, the entire afternoon was spent by Su Yu training together with his three Pokémon.

Early the next morning, Su Yu packed his luggage and boarded the subway heading toward Pengwan Secret Realm.

Pengwan Secret Realm was located in Ankou City, situated along a river.

The realm covered a total area of approximately ten thousand square kilometers, occupying a significant portion of Ankou City's territory.

Due to its pleasant climate and eternal spring-like weather, many small Pokémon lived there.

Furthermore, a river running through the center of the realm had created a landscape of dense forests and overgrown weeds in the surrounding areas.

Consequently, many small Pokémon had made their homes here.

The realm also contained various fruit trees producing all kinds of berries.

These could supply the entire Xia Kingdom.

Every day, countless people came to Pengwan Secret Realm to hunt for treasures, making it a favorite destination for novice Trainers.

At this moment, the sky was clear and the sun shone brightly.

The air at the entrance of Pengwan Secret Realm was filled with the fresh scent of nature.

After a long high-speed rail journey, Su Yu finally arrived in Ankou City.

As soon as he disembarked, he shouldered his backpack and headed straight for Pengwan Secret Realm.

As a famous secret realm in the Xia Kingdom, the entrance to Pengwan Secret Realm was naturally thriving and prosperous.

Shops, pharmacies, Pokémon Centers, restaurants, and other facilities were all available here, bustling with activity.

Groups of Trainers carrying Poké Balls came and went; perhaps they were here to catch Pokémon, or perhaps to explore and hunt for treasures.

Upon arriving, Su Yu did not rush to enter the secret realm.

This was because he had not yet prepared the necessary items for the expedition.

Therefore, Su Yu first went to the nearest shopping mall to purchase supplies.

The owner of this shop was a middle-aged man with a large belly.

Seeing Su Yu's youthful face, he immediately recognized another novice coming to explore Pengwan Secret Realm.

Upon learning that Su Yu needed to buy expedition supplies, he promptly brought out the Novice Trainer Package he had prepared long ago.

"Map, compass, compressed biscuits, mineral water, tent, flashlight..."

It could be said to be extremely detailed, and every single item was crucial.

Su Yu also readily spent the money to buy everything outright.

Once his pockets grew heavy, a smile piled onto the shopkeeper's face.

He did not forget to remind Su Yu.

"The Pengwan Secret Realm isn't very dangerous; most areas have already been explored, and there are no dangerous spirits."

"However, you must remember: never flaunt your wealth. In the wild, what you should fear most is not spirits, but the human heart."

"Spirits might spare your life, but humans who come for profit will likely kill you to silence you."

"Also, do not explore places no one has ever visited."

"Every year, novice trainers love running off to uninhabited areas, always thinking they are the chosen ones who will stumble upon opportunities."

"The result is that most of them remain forever within the Secret Realm."

Speaking of this, a look of sighing regret appeared on the shopkeeper's face.

It seemed he had witnessed many such incidents.

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Holding a marked map, Su Yu walked over to ask the shopkeeper.

"Shopkeeper, do you know exactly where this location is?"

The shopkeeper took the map and examined it carefully.

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be an undeveloped region."

"The types of spirits inside are unknown, so it's very easy to encounter danger."

"Young man, if you intend to go there, I advise you to abandon that idea."

Hearing the shopkeeper's words, Su Yu gained a general understanding of his destination.

Although he definitely intended to go, Su Yu still said, "Thank you, shopkeeper. I'll just stroll around the outside and won't go in."

"That's good. Young man, you must know that your own life is the most precious thing."

After chatting a few more sentences with the shopkeeper, Su Yu changed into his full set of gear.

Wearing waterproof boots on his feet, a windbreaker on his body, and a sun hat on his head, Su Yu stepped directly into the Secret Realm.

After walking several hundred meters inward, Su Yu finally realized that the environment inside the Secret Realm was worlds apart from the outside!