Ting-Lu Is Interested

"Swish-!!!"

The airplane passed through the clouds and soared over the skyline.

In the business class, leaning on the small sofa, Aisha took a sip of his drink, and after he put the cup down, he picked up a travel brochure from the small table next to him, and flipped through it.

He had finished the battle at the World's First Martial Arts Conference, and now, once again, he was on a journey to collect the Four Treasures of Ruin.

The remaining two Treasures of Ruin, he needed to collect them all within a week's time.

Only after he had collected all the Four Treasures of Ruin would he be able to embark on his journey to the Isle of Amor with peace of mind.

"Hmm..."

Reading the information in the travel brochure, Aisha's eyes shone with a thoughtful light.

The brochure depicted various information about a scenic area called "Ting Canyon".

The name tells us that it is a canyon-like scenic area.

Legend has it that in ancient times, this place wasn't a canyon as it is today.

Instead, a giant deer with an ancient tripod on its head triggered the power of the earth and forcibly created a canyon that stretched for thousands of miles.

Ting Canyon was so named.

To this day, there are many superstitious old folks who believe that the legendary stag still sleeps somewhere in Ting Canyon.

Of course...

Except for the canyon, there's no water and no woods.

It's a scenic spot, but it's just a place the authorities have given to the legend and the neighboring towns.

So Ting Canyon, which doesn't see many visitors all year round, is actually in a very bad shape as a scenic spot...

"It's just a strange world."

After learning about the rise and fall of Ting Canyon through Rotom phone's narration and the travel brochure, Aisha smiled and shook his head.

His expression was very emotional.

According to reason, this kind of wild and peculiar landform with strong myth and legend interest, must be the key object of development and publicity by the authorities.

I didn't realize that Ting Canyon was in such a state of decline due to the lack of forests and water...

It's a pity.

It seems that Ting-Lu is not doing well.

Why don't you follow the example of Chien-Pao...

Mt. Chien is still the best choice for people to travel before Chinese New Year.

There are mountains and water, fresh air and beautiful scenery.

As a result, there are many kinds of wild Pokémon, and there are some powerful wild Pokémon in the mountains and forests.

That's why trainers who want to train themselves will choose Mt. Chien as the destination for their field trips.

"You're still having a good time..."

Aisha murmured with a sense of humor.

At that, the Poké ball containing Chien-Pao shook in his hand as if it was very happy.

Now Chi-Yu was not happy.

The Poké ball containing Chi-Yu disliked Chien-Pao's Poké ball, almost knocking it off the table.

"Hahaha..."

Aisha couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Indeed.

Even Chi-Yu is not as good as Chien-Pao when it comes to living places.

Chien-Pao was the real king of Mt. Chien, enjoying the worship of all animals.

Chi-Yu, however, was a complete nerd, staying in its cave behind the waterfall all day long, not seeing the light of day.

"Aye~"

Smiling and shaking her head, Aisha reached out to stop Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu from hitting each other on the table as if they were playing 3-D pinball.

"I wonder, how strong is Ting-Lu?"

A glint flashed in his eyes.

That's right, he had already determined that Ting-Lu was in Ting Canyon.

The legend that had been passed down around Ting Canyon since ancient times was not a lie, but a legend that Ting-Lu really existed here.

The proof was the information that Summer had found in her family's literature.

As well as Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu's perceptions...

Double insurance, and local lore, allowed Aisha to confirm Ting-Lu's location.

When it comes to Ting-Lu, this Pokémon is a real piece of work.

Instructor Ai's impression of Ting-Lu is no less than that of Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu, which he has already acquired, and even more so.

Unlike Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu, who can join Tailwind's team or any other mainstream output speed attack team to bombard them, Ting-Lu's operation is a bit complicated in comparison.

Its durability and special defense are a bit weak, but the Vessel of Ruin trait, which reduces the special attacks of all Pokémon present except itself, is a perfect complement to its only weakness in durability.

It is also known as the Wailing Wall.

Its low speed makes it unnecessary to compete with others in the speed line.

Not that anyone can hit it anyway.

This allows Ting-Lu to be bred more towards offense and support.

In addition to this, as a Ground-type Pokémon, it also has the Fissure move...

Instructor Ai was disgusted by it.

That's why he happily joined the Ting-Lu Sect, playing Fissure with his hands.

"Ting-Lu that faces me is the most obscene, Ting-Lu that turns its back to me is the most powerful."

Instructor Ai couldn't help but sigh as he put down the travel brochure.

At that time, he hated two kinds of people.

One was the person who used Ting-Lu to fight.

The other was the person who wouldn't let him use Ting-Lu to fight.

For a long time, Ting-Lu was a nightmare for countless PvP players.

It was not until Urshifu came on the scene that Ting-Lu's time in the PvP scene was over.

"Rapid Strike Urshifu..."

Instructor Ai's expression became more and more brilliant as he thought of another Pokémon.

Urshifu is a Pokémon that has two forms...

Among them, Urshifu, which has Water and Fighting attributes and has a unique move called Surging Strikes, directly killed Ting-Lu in the environment when it appeared.

It's really terrifying...

This is also a visual explanation of the power of this special Fighting-type Pokémon.

"It's okay."

Aisha shook his head.

He would soon be able to follow Master Mustard to the Isle of Amor for training.

Although he didn't know if Master Mustard's triple trials for his disciples were as simple as in the game, Aicha was confident that he would be able to train with Master Mustard in the Isle of Amor.

Aisha was confident that she would be able to complete Master Mustard's test and receive the Armor Pass from the Master Mustard Martial Arts Center.

Kubfu...

Urshifu, he's got it!

"Buzz!"

A buzzing sound interrupted Aisha's thoughts.

He looked down at the Poké ball of Chien-Pao in his hand, and couldn't help but smile.

"Against Ting-Lu, who has the attribute of Dark and Ground, it's up to you..."

Instructor Ai wasn't someone who liked to fight against his attributes.

Although Ting-Lu wasn't resistant to fire, the Vessel of Ruin trait could reduce Chi-Yu's special attack.

If you take a crack from the ground, you'll be mailed.

On the other hand, Chi-Pao, who has the Ice attribute to control the Grounfattribute, does not get weakened by Vessel of Ruin, and can use the Sword of Ruin ability to lower the opponent's physical defense, is still the main force in this battle.

"Now it's really Dayan Sword Saint..."

Twirling Chien-Pao's Poké ball, Aisha couldn't help but feel sorry for himself.

Chi-Yu, who had been neglected by its master, had shut itself up in the Ultra ball.

"Woo!"

Life was not easy, and fishy burst into tears.

"Roar!" Chien-Pao made a pleasantly provocative sound in Chi-Yu's consciousness.

See, what did I say before?

How can you, a latecomer to the team who's only been on the team for a few days, possibly compare to the status I hold in my master's heart?

You'd be better off at the back of the line.

Chi-Yu: "..."

I'm pissed off.

Chi-Yu is going to be red hot.

But Chien-Pao seems to be telling the truth.

Angry, annoyed, but it's so hard to say nothing back.

"Uh-huh."

Only to hear, at this time, Instructor Ai clapped his hands as if he had understood something.

A nice smile appeared on the boy's face.

"Why don't we do it together?"

Adhering to the philosophy of "Kids make the choices, I want them all", Instructor Ai thought of a strategy to play against Ting-Lu.

"The opposite side is a crooked one, so we'll play side by side, who's going to play one-on-one with you?"

Chien-Pao: "..."

Chi-Yu: "Laughing."

Today, the fight between Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu ended with the defeat of the stupid leopard.

...

Between the endless mountains, surrounded by clouds and mist, a wide flat land appeared.

This piece of flat land is located in several mountain ranges surrounded by green grass, there are streams gurgling, through the four channels of the river veins, spread to the basin of the scenery of the various places.

Twilight falls, and the mist is in the air.

The clouds and the light make this place beautiful.

On the island, surrounded by streams, there was a huge tree, with many leaves and branches growing wildly outwards, until the island was completely covered by its shade.

As a breeze blew, the short green grass swayed between the floating clouds.

Apart from the sound of the swaying grass, the only sound left in this wonderland is the clear and crisp sound of the rolling stream.

Quiet, beautiful, like a real paradise.

"Crack..."

Under the tree, the ground quietly cracked.

Along with a sound of the earth turning over, the color of a creature's skin was revealed between the cracks in the ground.

A bronze spike suddenly broke out of the ground, glinting with a cold light.

Underneath the ground, a pair of eyes, hidden under the shadow of the bronze, looked at the color of the sky that could be seen behind the shade of the trees with a flat and unperturbed look.

"..."

It sensed the familiar scent of a "companion" approaching.

It was cold as ice, hot as fire, and the same scourge and uncertainty as itself.

So, it's the Sword and the Jade.

Moreover, their auras are not quite right.

It's... It's a human's scent.

"..."

The eyes that were hidden in the ground flickered, and a wise light flowed from them.

It realized.

The cold sword and the hot bead had chosen humans to be their masters.

Not only that, they chose the same person.

Now, they were approaching, and the sword and bead were even releasing their own scents.

This...

It understood.

"..."

There was a thoughtful glint in his bronze eyes.

A giant deer hidden deep in the ground, with the strength of a thousand pounds, but better at thinking.

Its judgment is not clouded by excess emotions.

It didn't take sword and bead's release of their scent as a provocation.

Instead, after realizing the many issues, the stag thought carefully.

"..."

Both sword and bead were proud ceremonial objects.

To be their master, it meant that the human was the best of the best, both in strength and in mind.

The stag did not detect any resentment towards his master in the aura of the sword or bead.

This means that both the sword and the bead are very fond of their new master.

Well, he seems to be a very charming person.

So... Judging by their subjective behavior.

The ding may have been asleep for a long time, but its brain isn't rusty.

It remembers clearly that the relationship between the sword and the jade is just like their attributes, fire and ice do not mix.

Sword is a lively character, while Jade is like a lady who closes the door of her house, and they live far away from each other.

If it was just an accident that this man had taken in one of the sword and bead, then it must have been his subjective will to collect them.

Plus, he's still moving towards its own territory after having the sword and bead.

Hmm...

"..." A clear light flickered between Ting-Lu's eyes.

I see, you're planning to collect all the Four Treasures of Ruin, aren't you?

Well, you're a very courageous maniac.

Knowing that Four Treasures of Ruin is cursed, you've chosen to collect Sword, Bead, Vessel, and Tablet with such arrogance...

I don't know whether to praise you for your bravery or criticize you for your tactlessness.

Throughout history, there have been many people who have mastered Treasures of Ruin.

But no one has ever collected the Four Treasures of Ruin.

To be able to take both the sword and the jade under his wing, and to keep them from fighting each other...

This man seems to have some skills.

Well, let's hope so.

If you have an idea to collect Treasures of Ruin, I'll give you a chance.

Let's see if you have what it takes to become the greatest fanatic of all time.

"..."

The stag's eyes flashed with a battle spirit that had not been seen for a long time.

As if sensing its thoughts, the basin shook.

The rumbling sound was as thick as the drums in the ring...

It was only when the ding closed its eyes once again, and the bronze on top of its head shrank into the ground, that silence was finally restored to this place.

...

[The plane is about to arrive, please bring your belongings and disembark in an orderly manner.]

The next morning, the airplane announcer woke up Aisha, wearing an eye mask, from the speaker.

"Uh..."

Aisha, who had raised his upper body and removed his eyes, relied on the strong mental power of his superpowers to quickly clear up his chaotic mind.

He opened the curtain on the window and looked out through the glass.

The plane had lowered its altitude so much that he could see the town below.

Facing the sunrise, Aisha could see that in the distance of the town, there were mountains, and between the mountains, there were some deep and long rift valleys.

"So..."

After confirming the terrain, Aisha's mind changed a bit.

Originally, he had planned to train the little ones in his team on his way to find Ting-Lu, just as he had done when he subdued Chi-Yu.

However, the terrain here was a problem...

Unlike the forests, most of the wild Pokémon in the mountainous areas are tough and sturdy.

For example, the Geodude family, Onix, and the Nosepass family.

In addition, the terrain here is very difficult to move forward, and with the wild practice, the time to find Ting-Lu will be greatly lengthened.

Aisha is in a hurry.

So he had to abandon his original plan and make it quick.

"Uh..."

After the plan was made, he got dressed.

After the plane landed and the stewardesses started to arrange for the passengers to disembark, he took his light luggage and officially stepped into the territory belonging to Ting-Lu.

"Buzz!"

"Woo!"

The moment he stepped out of the airport, the Poké balls of Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu inside his pocket twitched together.

Two strands of spiritual energy, one cold and one hot, linked his consciousness, just as in the small town, Chien-Pao had provided him with information about Chi-Yu's location, at this time, Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu combined their efforts to transmit the location of Ting-Lu's location into Aisha's brain.

"Well..."

A beautiful picture appeared in front of Aisha's eyes - following the deep canyon all the way to the mountains and ravines, the cloudy basin was surrounded by thick rock walls arching up, like a large tripod, or like an imposing giant ring, exuding a rustic aura.

"Uh-huh."

In the blink of an eye, the city's traffic flow was restored.

Aisha couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth.

It seems... As the number of Treasures of Ruin in his possession increased, the location of the remaining Treasures of Ruin became clearer.

"That's easy to find."

Aisha muttered as she looked at the mountains in the distance.

Unlike Chi-Yu, which was hidden in the mountains and forests, Ting-Lu, which was perched in the basin, was much less difficult to search.

If you fly a little longer, you'll always find your destination.

"Last time I rode Metagross." Aisha took off Charizard's Poké ball from his waist, and with a smile on her face, she said, "This time, let me have a taste of Dragon Rider!"

"Roar!"

Charizard roared inside the Poké ball.

Joke's on you.

Metagross is so big, it's not as comfortable to ride as I am.

Instructor Ai's ride is mine!

"Buzz!"

"Woo!"

Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu are laughing in Instructor Ai's pocket.

Finally, we can kick Ting-Lu's ass!

...

Under the giant tree, Ting-Lu, who had just fallen asleep, somehow woke up.

"...?"

There was a rare flash of confusion in Ting-Lu's wise eyes.

What's going on?

It felt like something bad was about to happen...