A large island located in the south of Kanto, with natural active volcanoes and hot springs, it ranks at the top of the "Most Worth Visiting Tourist Attractions" manual in Kanto.
The sea breeze blows in your face, and the long-winged gulls flap their wings and fly over the blue sea.
Lu Ye put down the sightseeing brochure, stood on the deck and looked towards the far end. The green island on the horizon was looming.
buzzing
Chihong: Teacher Lu, Xiao Huang and I have already arrived at Honglian Island!
Teacher Lu was slightly startled when he saw the message from Chihong.
Is it amazing to have flying elves?
You don’t have to rely on me to be your emotional mentor!
Having said that... I always feel that Chihong is quite good at dealing with Shura.
Lu Ye pondered for a moment and glanced aside.
Fairy Eevee with snow-white fur, her ribbon fluttering in the sea breeze, her bow swaying slightly, and her blue eyes showing an expectant look.
A long whistle sounded.
Tourists were leaving the deck one after another.
Lu Ye patted Fairy Ibrahimovic's little head and smiled slightly.
"Let's go to the hot springs!"
"Bu, Bu Yi~??(?????????????????)??"
Although winter has arrived, the temperature on the volcanically active Honglian Island is quite warm.
As soon as you get off the port, you can see many hotel waiters holding signboards to solicit guests.
There are tourist shops on both sides, and there is an endless stream of tourists wearing kimonos and Alolan shirts along the way.
Teacher Lu was carrying the suitcase, Fairy Eevee walked gracefully beside him, and the ribbon wrapped around his arm lightly.
Gengar and Squirtle, wearing sunglasses and floral shirts, followed.
Kadi dog carried Togepi on his back and ran ahead excitedly. Lu Ye said with a little helplessness:
"We ran in the wrong direction, the resort is over there!"
"Ouch~"
There are many resort hotels located on Honglian Island, and there are even high-end hotels controlled by the Rockets.
However, this time he had an appointment with Chihong, so Teacher Lu followed the address and went to a hot spring resort in a secluded part of the town.
What appeared in front of us was a row of simple wooden bungalows.
"Pikachu"
Opening the curtain, two Pikachus were playing with each other in the hotel lobby. The difference between the male and female could be distinguished from their tails.
Lu Ye was looking at it curiously when Tokiwa Lilac's greeting sounded in his ears.
"Teacher Lu, this way!"
Xiao Huang specially changed into a light-colored bathrobe, with her ponytail hanging down. She seemed a little uncomfortable with this outfit and looked a little shy.
Next to him, a young man with dark hair in dark clothes stretched out his hand with a smile.
"Teacher Lu, please take care of me."
Lu Ye was startled for a moment, then suddenly realized that the person in front of him was the strongest trainer in the legend.
Fighter, red!
Lu Ye and Tokiwa Clove had met before, but this was the first time they met Chi Hong.
Chi Ye did not wear the classic red and white suit, but chose a bathrobe style similar to Xiao Huang's.
Upon closer inspection, the dark-haired young man's eyes revealed warmth, but still had a restrained edge.
Lu Ye shook hands with some emotion.
"Senior Chihong, I have long admired your name!"
One year after his debut, he wiped out Team Rocket, defeated the Four Heavenly Kings, and won the Kanto Championship...
This is a unique protagonist panel that even Ash Ketchum has to submit to.
However, due to a wrist injury, Chihong has withdrawn from the World Championships in recent years, which is undoubtedly a sad thing.
Despite this, Chi Hong is still recognized as a legendary trainer around the world!
While Lu Ye was looking at Chihong, Chihong was also observing Teacher Lu.
From the initial use of poison to the recent hypnosis tactics.
Teacher Lu at least has the strength to compete with the King of Heaven players.
Draw with Yulongdu in the regular competition, defeat Dr. Oki in the indiscriminate competition...
This kind of strength and performance is completely worthy of the title of 'Picture Book Holder'.
This also made Chihong feel a little more friendly towards Teacher Lu.
"Just call me Xiaochi."
Chi Hong scratched his head and laughed like a big boy.
"Speaking of which, I have to thank Teacher Lu for this trip."
"Hey, thank me for what?"
Chihong looked at her wrist and said apologetically: "I made a special trip to Red Lotus Island... I'm really sorry for bothering you."
"Ah ha, these are all small things."
Lu Zhi complained in his heart, it can't be said that I came here just for the sake of eating.
"I also came to Red Lotus Island on the way!"
Tokiwa Clove blinked: "Teacher Lu came to Red Lotus Island...any other important matters?"
Chi Hong thought for a moment and suddenly said "Oh".
"You're here to challenge Mr. Xia Bo, right?"
Chihong also heard the news about Teacher Lu's challenge to the Kanto Alliance.
For a trainer of Teacher Lu's strength, the gym leaders will definitely use all their strength to fight against him.
Mr. Xia Bo at full strength...
In the red mind, the shadow of Chaomeng and Emperor Yan flashed, and a smile suddenly appeared.
Teacher Lu... really has strong confidence in his own strength!
Lu Ye was slightly startled and his expression became a little strange.
Challenge Xia Bo?
Xia Bo in the special chapter has a close relationship with Chaomeng and Emperor Yan.
If he pulls out a big baby Mewtwo, then I won’t be GG!
"Forget about the gym challenge..."
Lu Ye coughed lightly: "I just want to take a bath in the hot spring."
"Mr. Xia Bo, it seems that he is not available for the time being."
Tokiwa Clove thought for a while: "He asked us to come to the hot spring first, and he didn't say when we could see him."
Chihong: "Maybe he is busy with research, so let's not disturb Mr. Xia Bo."
Tokiwa Clove nodded obediently, looked at Lu Ye, and said seriously:
"If Teacher Lu has other important matters, you can leave us alone. I will take good care of Senior Chi!"
You obviously want to drive me away!
Lu Zhi complained in his heart, but he really had no intention of being a light bulb forever.
Traveling with the little ones and taking a dip in the hot springs is a worthwhile trip.
"Then after I finish soaking in the hot spring, I'll go take care of my personal matters."
Lu Ye looked at the two of them: "What are your plans later?"
The two of them glanced at each other.
Chi Hong tentatively asked: "Go find a gym and train the elves?"
Teacher Lu:......
What the hell is a question?
When you go out to a hot spring with your girl, you actually want to train elves?
Can’t we just leave the training to the elves themselves?
"I just watched it in town. There is an outdoor theater at night."
Teacher Lu hinted crazily: "After the show, we can come back to soak in a hot spring, have a late-night snack or something... What do you two think?"
"Teacher Lu wants to go see a movie with me?" Chi Hong was surprised.
"Pickup!"
In the hot spring hall, Pikachu, who was playing with his wife, fell to the floor.
The master's emotional intelligence...is completely hopeless!
Lu Ye was also a little speechless.
Sure enough, you still have to be more direct...
"I won't go. You and Xiao Huang can go alone. I have to go...well..."
Teacher Lu frowned and thought, and suddenly his eyes lit up.
"I have to go to the gym, so it's not convenient for others to watch the battle!"
Found a decent excuse.
Teacher Lu couldn't help but give himself a thumbs up in his heart.
Maybe this is... the legendary wisdom that arises out of urgency?
"Yeah." Chi Hong nodded clearly.
Some trainers don't like to have others watching due to their own tactics or commanding styles.
Especially for challenges of a personal nature such as gym battles, it is very likely that you will bring out trump cards that you plan to use in the competition.
It is also impolite to watch other people's battles without permission.
"Then, I won't disturb Teacher Lu."
Chihong smiled and said: "After taking a dip in the hot spring, Pica and I will go to the town to watch a movie."
Teacher Lu & Tokiwa Lilac:???
Fortunately, at critical junctures, the emotional intelligence of those fighting finally showed some.
Chi Hong turned around and said, "Xiao Huang, why don't we go together?"
Tokiwa Lilac's face turned red, she wrung her sleeves with her hands and nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
"Hmm...ok."
Just as Teacher Lu was relieved, Chihong looked outside.
"Anyway...there's still some time before the sun sets."
Chihong moved her wrists and said with a hearty smile:
"Teacher Lu, let's have a battle!"
"ha?!"
Although he was smiling, his red and awe-inspiring eyes still conveyed a strong desire to fight.
If it weren't for the fact that he wasn't wearing a red and white suit, Lu Ye suspected that Chi Hong had already made the iconic "pressing the brim of the hat" action.
Fortunately, Teacher Lu had received professional training and calmed down, just when he was about to refuse.
Xiao Huang shouted: "No!"
"Eh?" The red expression paused for a moment.
"Senior, it's true, you are already an adult, why can't you take care of yourself?"
Xiao Huang puffed up his face like a hamster and said angrily:
"I came out this time to heal my injuries and fight Teacher Lu. What if the old injuries relapse?"
I beat Chihong until the old injury relapses?
Lu Ye opened his mouth.
I thought that Chihong didn't need to take action. Just letting Pikachu get in would probably kill me.
Unexpectedly, Chihong frowned and fell into deep thought.
"That's right..."
Chi Hong knows Teacher Lu’s strength.
If I fight against him, I may really ignore my old injuries and fight with all my strength.
But in this case...this trip to Red Lotus Town to heal is meaningless.
"So!"
Tokiwa Clove's tone was slightly serious: "Senior Chi, don't give up on everything as soon as you encounter a strong enemy."
"It's better to recuperate and wait until you recover before inviting Teacher Lu to fight!"
Chihong thought for a moment and sighed.
"Sorry...I was negligent."
If you can't try your best...
It is also disrespectful to a trainer of Teacher Lu's caliber.
Xiao Huang is right... After he recovers, it won't be too late to invite Teacher Lu to Baiyin Mountain to play!
Looking at the two of them enjoying themselves together.
Lu Ye's head was filled with questions.
Having said that, although I avoided the end of being abused...
But why do I always feel sour?
"Can't you use Flame Emperor's flames to heal your wounds?"
Lu Ye suddenly remembered something,
"Mr. Xia Bo, he was cured with the help of the fire of life, right?"
The two of them looked at Teacher Lu curiously, as if they were surprised as to why he knew this secret.
But then I thought about it. As a illustrated book holder, Teacher Lu knew that this matter made sense.
"Theoretically it's possible..."
Chihong smiled sheepishly.
"Actually, the injuries caused by the ice doll have almost healed with the help of Emperor Yan.
"Mainly due to muscle strain, I can only rely on hot springs and body to slowly recover..."
"Muscle strain?"
"Senior Chi throws elf balls thousands of times every day."
Tokiwa Clove complained: "With such a large amount of training...it's strange that the wrist injury can be cured!"
"Hahaha, not many times, Ah Jin will occasionally come to practice!" Chihong laughed.
"I'm not complimenting you at all, okay!" Xiao Huang blushed.
Teacher Lu couldn't help feeling a little emotional.
As the "strongest champion", Chi Hong also shoulders many unexpected responsibilities.
He is also one of the few reliable seniors in the group!
"In actual combat, forget it."
Lu Ye opened the hotel manual, which recorded the various furnishings in the room.
"Otherwise...play "Pokémon Battle"?"
…
It's getting late.
The courtyard has winding paths, and the backyard is an open-air hot spring with the sound of gurgling water.
In the pavilion near the corridor, Chihong and Teacher Lu were concentrating on a simulated battle.
Xiao Huang was wearing a bathrobe, with her orange ponytail hanging down, sitting on the floor, looking left and right.
In the end, the screen settled on a score of 6:5.
"I'm still a little used to not being able to fight with the elves."
Chi Hong smiled with emotion and lay on the floor in a big letter shape.
"I lost to you, Teacher Lu."
"Because it's a simulated battle."
Lu Ye breathed a sigh of relief and handed Chi Hong a can of hot coffee.
"This time I'm lucky."
"Thank you."
Chihong took the coffee without feeling any displeasure in her heart.
Dr. Ohki is right, every illustrated holder will have different talents and abilities.
Just like in the field of incubation, Chi Hong is inferior to Ah Jin.
In simulated battles that focus more on lineups and tactics, Teacher Lu does have an advantage.
but.
Chihong held the hot coffee and looked at Gengar and Fairy Eevee on the side.
In just half a year, Teacher Lu has cultivated them to this extent.
Even if it's green... maybe it can't be done better.
Opening the can of coffee with a click, a smile appeared on his red face.
I am looking forward to the day when I will play against Teacher Lu more and more!