Chapter 32

038: Preparing for the Expedition, Pengwan Secret Realm!

Although Su Yu hadn't been grinding experience with Shinx and Bagon these past few days, the two Pokémon had still learned quite a few new skills.

Bagon not only had its level increased, but it had also mastered several skills.

【Name: Bagon】

【Gender: ♂】

【Level: LV. 10 (Novice)】

【Ability: Rock Head (HP will not decrease even when using moves that cause recoil damage)】

【Potential: Champion】

【Individual Values: HP (31), Attack (31), Special Attack (31), Defense (31), Special Defense (31), Speed (31)】

【Skills: Ember, Leer, Bite, Dragon Breath, Dragon Dance, Headbutt, Crunch, Brick Break】

【Description: Dreaming of soaring in the sky, it repeatedly practices jumping off cliffs, during which its head becomes as hard as steel.】

Shinx was the same.

【Name: Shinx】

【Gender: ♂】

【Level: LV. 10 (Novice)】

【Ability: Intimidate (Intimidates the opponent upon entry, causing them to flinch and lowering the opponent's Attack)】

【Potential: Quasi-Champion】

【Individual Values: HP (25), Attack (31), Special Attack (31), Defense (27), Special Defense (30), Speed (31)】

【Skills: Tackle, Leer, Thundershock, Charge, Bite, Spark, Thunder Fang】

【Description: Once it senses danger, the fur all over its body glows. It escapes while the opponent's eyes are dazzled.】

It can be said that both Pokémon now possess significant combat power.

This is also the reason Su Yu dared to take them into the Secret Realm.

The Pengwan Secret Realm is only ranked as a D-tier Secret Realm in the official classification.

Secret Realm tiers are generally divided into: S, A, B, C, D.

D-tier is basically a Secret Realm for novices.

Most of the Pokémon inside are levels 1–20.

Su Yu had the confidence to explore it, relying on Combusken.

"Combusken, train your Fire Punch more and strive to take its power to the next level."

"Fighting-type skills like Brick Break shouldn't be neglected either."

"Shinx, keep using Thundershock and try to master Thunderbolt as soon as possible!"

"You can also train Thunder Fang more; it will be a surprise move for close-quarters combat."

"Bagon, use Dragon Breath and Crunch more to train your jaw strength."

After arranging the training plan 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 helps build a strong bond, and the Pokémon will work even harder.

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

After seeing Torchic evolve, Shinx and Bagon trained even harder.

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

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

The Pengwan Secret Realm is located in Ankou City, near a river.

The Secret Realm covers a total area of about 10,000 square kilometers, occupying a significant portion of Ankou City's geography.

Because the climate is pleasant and spring-like all year round, many Pokémon live there.

And because there is a river running through the middle of the Secret Realm, it has created a landscape of dense forests and overgrown weeds.

Because of this, many Pokémon have made their homes here.

There are also various fruit trees in the Secret Realm, producing all kinds of Berries.

They are able to supply the entire Xia Kingdom.

Every day, countless people come to the Pengwan Secret Realm to hunt for treasure; it has often become the favorite place for novice Trainers.

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

The air at the entrance of the Pengwan Secret Realm exuded the fresh scent of nature.

After a long ride on the high-speed train, Su Yu finally arrived in Ankou City.

As soon as he got off, he put on his backpack and headed to the Pengwan Secret Realm.

As a well-known Secret Realm in the Xia Kingdom, the entrance to the Pengwan Secret Realm is naturally prosperous.

Facilities like shops, pharmacies, Pokémon Centers, and restaurants are all available, and the area is bustling with activity.

There are groups of Trainers coming and going with Poké Balls; perhaps they are here to catch Pokémon, or perhaps they are here for adventure and treasure hunting.

After arriving, Su Yu didn't rush to enter the Secret Realm.

Because he hadn't yet prepared the items needed for the expedition.

So, Su Yu first rushed to the nearest shopping mall to purchase supplies.

The owner of this shop was a pot-bellied middle-aged man.

Upon seeing Su Yu's youthful face, he knew it was another novice coming to explore the Pengwan Secret Realm.

Learning that Su Yu wanted to buy supplies for an expedition, he immediately 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 very detailed, and every item was crucial.

Su Yu also readily spent the money to buy everything.

After his pockets became heavy, a smile appeared on the owner's face.

He didn't forget to remind Su Yu.

"The Pengwan Secret Realm isn't very dangerous; most of the area has already been explored, and there are no dangerous Pokémon."

"But you must remember: don't flaunt your wealth. In the wild, the most terrifying thing isn't Pokémon, but the human heart."

"Pokémon might spare your life, but humans who come for money are very likely to kill to silence you."

"Also, don't explore places where no one has been."

"Every year, novice Trainers like to run to places where no one goes, always thinking they are the chosen ones who can obtain great fortune."

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

Speaking of this, the owner's face showed a look of emotion.

It seemed he had already seen many such things.

039: Bagon's First Battle!

Su Yu held a map marked with points and went to ask the owner.

"Boss, do you know where this location is?"

The owner took the map and looked at it carefully.

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be an area that hasn't been developed yet."

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

"Young man, if you are planning to go here, I advise you to give up that idea."

Hearing the owner's words, Su Yu had a general idea about his destination.

Although he was definitely going, Su Yu still said, "Thank you, Boss. I'll just walk around outside; I won't go in."

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

After chatting with the owner for a few more sentences, Su Yu changed into his full set of equipment.

Wearing waterproof boots, a windbreaker, and a sun hat, Su Yu stepped directly into the Secret Realm.

After walking a few hundred meters inside, Su Yu realized that the environment inside the Secret Realm was a world of difference from the outside!