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The situation with Buzzwole and the Ultra Wormhole was taken very seriously.
How seriously?
Within just five minutes, three Master Ball level trainers arrived at the Pokémon Center's entrance and began contacting people.
They were regulars on TV shows, often appearing on important programs.
The leader, known as the "Human Pokémon", was one of the few natural psychics in Zhu Xia, rumored to possess a mysterious listening ability and revered as the "Psychic Elite."
—Master-level Psychic-type trainer, Cheng Xin.
No relation to Cheng Xin from The Three-Body Problem, because Master Cheng was male.
Despite his delicate features, fair skin, slender figure, and androgynous clothing, the prominent Adam's apple made it clear to anyone who looked.
His ace Pokémon was... well, himself... cough cough, Alakazam.
The other two.
One was a Dark-type Master, over forty years old, also a rock singer, and Li Zhehan's idol in his younger days. At his peak, a concert ticket cost 5,000 PokeDollars—for a seat at the very back.
This rock master's name was Gu Zong, also known as "Boss Gu" by his fans. His ace Pokémon was Obstagoon.
It's worth mentioning that in any world, male Dark-type specialists seem to have a connection to music.
Take Hoenn's Dark-type Elite Four member Sidney, for example. In the manga, doesn't he wield an electric guitar and swing around a Zangoose, which isn't even a Dark-type?
And then there's Piers from Sword and Shield, the emo... brother-in-law, all musicians.
It's an old tradition.
Also, Buzzwole was Bug/Fighting-type. Isn't the Dark-type just asking for trouble here...
The other.
The only woman among the three.
A Flying-type Master, also in her late thirties, a famous pilot in Zhu Xia, and an aerial acrobatics performer who often performs over Tiandu.
Her name was Qiu Li, nicknamed "Sister Qiu." Her ace Pokémon was the hot-tempered Salamence.
In short, these three were likely the strongest lineup the Qingcheng Association could muster on such short notice.
Lin Feng was thrilled, as he was face-to-face with real Master-Ball level trainers, but Li Xiang didn't give Lin Feng the chance to ask for autographs, quickly providing more detailed information.
The most urgent matter now was to deal with Buzzwole.
According to Li Xiang's speculation, Buzzwole must have been quietly observing the dock area for a long time, being very cautious. Otherwise, it wouldn't have chased them so relentlessly after being spotted. It must have already committed a few murders.
Moreover.
This place was very close to his grandparents' house.
The elderly couple often went out at night.
Li Xiang didn't want such a ticking time bomb near them.
"Your Froakie seems to know a lot. How about letting it tell me?"
The mysterious Cheng Xin suddenly said.
Li Xiang was momentarily stunned, only then noticing that the Psychic Elite's eyes were now glowing with a faint blue light.
Beside him, Alakazam, holding two spoons, was also glowing similarly.
It all seemed a bit inexplicable.
The voice of the world again?
In a TV interview, Cheng Xin had revealed that he could use his psychic abilities to hear the voices of all things, thus learning many unspeakable secrets.
He called himself the "Listener of All Things."
The truth of this was hard to verify, but in such a critical moment, Cheng Xin wouldn't mess around.
Li Xiang didn't hesitate, patting the Froakie on his shoulder, which had entered its camouflage state.
Froakie revealed itself.
This little guy, whose origins and motives were unclear, truly trusted Li Xiang. When he asked it to appear, it did so without question.
It trusted him completely.
"Indeed."
The blue light in Cheng Xin's eyes grew brighter as he asked, "May I touch it? This will help me communicate with it on a spiritual level. It won't take long."
"Little Frog, he wants to touch you. Is that okay?"
Li Xiang straightforwardly asked Froakie for its opinion. Mental communication wasn't the same as reading memories, so he naturally had no objections.
However, his wording carried a slight ambiguity, which made Cheng Xin a bit exasperated. His personality was quite gentle, so he wouldn't get upset over such a small matter.
Besides, in essence, the statement wasn't wrong.
Even ordinary Pokémon needed language that was easy to understand.
"This kid is quite interesting!"
Gu Zong, with his big beard and messy hair, laughed heartily.
Qiu Li also smiled kindly.
Froakie naturally agreed.
But soon, the smile on Cheng Xin's face disappeared, replaced by a seriousness that made the air tense.
"To think something like this could happen!"
Cheng Xin muttered, turning to the other two. "This is bad. That thing has been lurking in Qingcheng for a long time, observing for quite a while. It hasn't made a move yet because it didn't want to alert anyone. But now that it's been discovered, it's bound to start acting!"
Lurking! Aacting!
Li Xiang's heart raced. He couldn't just ignore this!
What kind of action?
Could Buzzwole have some purpose for coming to this world?
Wait, why was Cheng Xin so sure Buzzwole would act instead of fleeing back into the Ultra Wormhole? Did Froakie tell him that?
—Something felt off!
"Kids, unfortunately, even psychics aren't omnipotent. We need your help, and we will ensure your safety. Is that okay?"
He then turned to ask for their consent.
Actually, he should have asked their parents, but there was no time for that.
The choice was left to the two teenagers.
Lin Feng was more than eager to stay with Master-level trainers, and Li Xiang, after pondering for two seconds, found that he couldn't refuse. He desperately wanted to know many things.
Buzzwole's appearance in Qingcheng seemed to have deeper implications.
These Master-level trainers seemed to know a lot of inside information.
Combined with the strange situation where the Guzzlord retreated after destroying Flame City...
Both agreed.
"Good. We'll split into two teams now. Ms. Qiu, please take Lin Feng to guard the tunnel in that cave. Mr. Gu and I will go with Li Xiang to track down that red creature!"
Cheng Xin was concise.
The two Masters had no objections.
Both teams set off immediately.
The move Teleport required fixed coordinates. Without a set point, you can't just teleport anywhere.
Therefore, they had to fly.
As mentioned earlier, riding Pokémon for flight was prohibited in the city, but in such a special situation, exceptions were made.
Lin Feng boarded Qiu Li's Salamence and flew swiftly toward the cave.
Li Xiang, under Alakazam's psychic power, slowly rose into the air with Cheng Xin, heading to the spot where they had been attacked.
Gu Zong's "mount" was a Crobat, though it was more accurate to say he was being carried by the Crobat's grip on his shoulders.
Soon.
They arrived at the mostly deserted road.
The ground was littered with small craters, cracks, and scorch marks, most of which were Buzzwole's doing.
The blue light in Cheng Xin's eyes brightened again, clearly entering the "Listener" state once more.
He slowly walked to the edge of the road, into the woods, and found some traces under a tree.
"It stayed here for a long time, seemingly waiting for something."
Holy cow!
What else could it be waiting for?
For Li Xiang and Lin Feng to show up!
A sudden wave of fear and relief washed over Li Xiang. This Buzzwole was too sneaky, bluffing them six times in a row, not running away but hiding under a tree to observe!
If Li Xiang hadn't thought one step ahead and hadn't surfaced in the same spot, their heads would have been smashed by Buzzwole!
Li Xiang didn't dare hide this and told Cheng Xin everything.
"Commendable vigilance! You saved your own life and your classmate's!"
Cheng Xin praised, then slowly crouched down, touching the indentations Buzzwole had left in the soil.
Beside him, Alakazam's spoons began to tremble.
Here it comes, the Spoons of Fate!
Li Xiang's mind flashed with the thought. The fame of the Spoons of Fate in this world was largely due to Cheng Xin.
With enough conditions, no matter who it was, the Spoons of Fate would guide them and help them find their target!
In an instant.
The spoons suddenly bent, not pointing in a single direction but wavering between multiple directions.
With only footprints, move traces, and victims, the conditions were still insufficient...
Cheng Xin frowned, but it was enough.
In his Spoons of Fate, the victims also counted as conditions. Otherwise, he wouldn't have involved a child in this.
The situation was just too urgent.
"What's over there?"
Cheng Xin pointed in a direction and asked Li Xiang. He wasn't a local and wasn't familiar with Qingcheng.
Li Xiang replied, "The docks. There's a large area of docks there."
The docks!
Cheng Xin and Gu Zong exchanged a glance.
'As expected, that damn thing is after him!'
'But he was sent away long ago.'
'We must deal with this thing!'
Li Xiang, seeing the strange expressions on their faces and their hesitation, was filled with doubt.
He couldn't help but feel that these two Master-level trainers knew something but couldn't say it.
The three didn't linger long and quickly headed in the direction the spoons pointed.
Thanks to their fast flying speed, in no time, they arrived at the docks.
The first thing that caught their eyes was a large area filled with warehouses storing various containers.
However, unlike the usual orderly scene with cranes stacking them high.
This place had been mostly demolished by a certain humanoid muscle beast.
Ruins, broken containers, scattered items everywhere, wailing or fleeing Pokémon and humans, and Buzzwole wreaking havoc.
The thing had even dismantled a cargo ship!
But fortunately, judging by the scale, it was still in the early stages, meaning they had arrived in time.
"We can't let it keep searching like this! Thank you for your help, kid. I'll have Kadabra send you back. Remember, don't leave the Pokémon Center!"
Cheng Xin said in a low voice, releasing a Kadabra and a Reuniclus, a green, cell-like Pokémon with a strange humanoid shape inside.
He then instructed the former to send Li Xiang away.
Clearly, he didn't plan to let Li Xiang get further involved.
At the same time.
The psychic didn't give Li Xiang a chance to refuse. With Gu Zong, he flew toward Buzzwole with their Pokémon, also pulling out a phone to contact others.
As for what he was saying...
Due to the distance, Li Xiang could only catch fragments.
Bits and pieces about a research institute and insufficient data.
The information was too scattered.
Li Xiang was really unwilling, but staying here wouldn't get Cheng Xin to tell him more.
Besides, Kadabra's teleportation circle didn't give him time to reconsider.
The world shifted before his eyes.
In the blink of an eye, Li Xiang was back at the Pokémon Center's entrance.
"...Huh."
He let out a long sigh. Being weak meant not even having the right to know the truth.
If Lin Feng hadn't accidentally discovered the Ultra Wormhole in the cave, Li Xiang might have been clueless even if Qingcheng were attacked by Ultra Beasts.
However, he still had a memory card with clear footage of Buzzwole and the Ultra Wormhole, which he hadn't handed over yet.
And Froakie.
Cheng Xin said it knew a lot. This little guy's origins were mysterious, so it might be able to reveal some things.