Pokémon: Start with a Dragon-type Gym Leader, and pick up Guroton.

Chapter 239 The Temptation from Tao Dailang

Rumble!

The sea monster was instantly pierced through the body by Dark Lugia.

After unleashing the finishing touch, Dark Lugia returned to its high position, looking down at the sea monster below, which was dead beyond any doubt.

puff……

A pinkish-purple glow appeared, and a bead-like object flew into Li Luochen's palm.

[Item: Indigo Blue Bead]

[Description: This is a blue-glowing gem containing ancient power. It can awaken a dormant Kyogre, allowing it to revert to its original form when held by Kyogre.]

This is an indigo jewel.

It is an extremely important item for Kyogre.

As long as you possess the Indigo Orb, Kyogre can undergo Primal Reversion and transform into Primal Kyogre.

"Hehehe, young man, your skills are impressive. No wonder you've been able to defeat Team Eternal time and time again. But right now you're just an ordinary gym leader. You don't even have the qualifications to enter the arena until you reach Elite Four."

Just as Li Luochen obtained the indigo blue pearl.

A yellowish-brown energy peach with a hint of pink floated into the air and drifted in front of Li Luochen.

Its voice was seductive.

Clearly, the sound made by the sea monster earlier was not made through this peach.

Pokémon: Momotaros (Shinny/Mythical Pokémon)

[Attributes: Poison, Ghost]

[Level: 75]

【Characteristic: Poison Golem】

[Movements: Regeneration, Nasty Plot, Poison, Substitute, Protect, Poison Chains, Throwing a Taunt, Parting Gift, Fate Bond.]

Upon seeing the system panel that appeared, Li Luochen suddenly realized what was going on.

I was wondering why the peaches in front of me looked so familiar.

So he's a scoundrel.

However, Tao Dailang's level is also 75, which is considered to be at the Heavenly King level.

Under these circumstances, Li Luochen was somewhat hesitant to confront it head-on.

However, casual banter is definitely fine.

"You cowardly coward, you have the guts to do this kind of thing, but not the guts to come out and confront me, huh?"

Li Luochen narrowed his eyes, rolled up his sleeves, and said, "Although I don't know what your Eternal Team is, with all these troubles, are you planning a rebellion?"

"Rebellion? No, no, no, we are simply using the ancient past to contend with the future in our own way."

Tao Dailang conjured a finger using poison energy and waved it in front of Li Luochen: "You probably already know what will happen in the future. Every region will encounter similar dangers. And after dealing with them one by one, something powerful enough to destroy the world will be born."

"Our Ancient Team is simply trying to contribute our own small part by utilizing some of the things left behind from ancient times."

Li Luochen remained silent, merely rolling her eyes at Tao Dailang.

If you don't listen to what I'm saying, if you're really that great, why don't you cooperate with the alliance?

If you don't want to cooperate with the alliance, that's fine, but why take action against so many places?

Do you really think I, Li Luochen, am easy to fool?

If Li Luochen were so easily fooled, he would have already teamed up with the system and fought his way to the champion level.

【…】

At this moment.

Upon learning of Li Luochen's thoughts, Tongzi could only remain silent.

I'm sorry I was born to rule.

As if reading Li Luochen's mind, Tao Dailang continued, "Where there is light, there is shadow. You don't think the Alliance doesn't know what we've been doing, do you? If it weren't for permission from someone within the Alliance, we wouldn't be conducting experiments so openly in various places."

"Of course, don't ask who gave you permission. I can only say that things are far more complicated than you think. Now, as the manager of the Eternal Team, I extend an invitation to you."

"With your skills and the resources of our Eternal Team, let alone a mere Elite Four member or champion, we guarantee you'll become a powerful trainer like Crimson, Blue, and Leon within a year!"

Tao Dailang, consuming his own life force, handed Li Luochen a piece of sticky rice cake: "Eat this, then tell me your wish. That way you can join the Eternal Team and gain supreme power!"

"Whether it's women, Pokémon, or wealth, all of these will be at your disposal!"

The sticky rice cake slowly floated to Li Luochen's eyes.

In response, Li Luochen slapped the sticky rice cake away, saying, "I refuse."

"What a stubborn little thing!"

Tao Dailang wasn't annoyed. Instead, he gently reminded him, "Don't you feel a bit overwhelmed when dealing with sea monsters? Future opponents will only be more troublesome than these sea monsters. Without sufficient resources, how will you develop quickly?"

"Even if you spend every day in the secret realm of the Eastern Empire, it's impossible to become a Champion-level trainer quickly without a month or two."

"Not to mention champions, or even legendary battles. A talented trainer like you, lacking resources, will find it extremely difficult to make any progress."

Tao Dailang was still thinking about how to win over Li Luochen.

But Li Luochen remained unmoved, seemingly not caring about the so-called money: "I said I don't need it, and that means I don't need it."

"Tch, what a waste of my time~"

Tao Dailang stopped arguing with Li Luochen and slowly disappeared before Li Luochen's eyes: "If you change your mind, I'll be waiting for you in Hunan Province anytime~"

Done.

Tao Dailang has truly dispersed.

The surrounding area also collapsed instantly.

The people outside looked worried.

Upon seeing Li Luochen covered in black, sticky mucus, none of them dared to approach him immediately.

There are exceptions to everything.

Cattleya and Kathias rushed forward and hugged Li Luochen, ignoring how dirty he was.

"It's good that you're alright..."

Sensing that Li Luochen was not missing any vital parts, Gadriya breathed a sigh of relief and used her superpowers to dispel the black tide on his body, making Li Luochen look brand new.

"Luo Chen, what happened inside? Would you mind telling us?"

Kathias also ran her index finger around Li Luochen's chest, tickling him a little: "Let's talk about it when we get back to the hotel. I'll tell you as much as you want to hear then."

"Okay! It's settled then!"

Katishia quickly made a pinky promise with Li Luochen: "Pinky promise, a hundred years from now, never to be broken! Only a wolfhound would lie!"

"no problem."

Li Luochen smiled helplessly and had no choice but to make a contract with Katishia.

After doing all that, it's time to go back to the outer area.

Due to the sudden onslaught of the Kuroshio Current, the water racing event at the carnival had to be cancelled.

Li Luochen felt somewhat regretful about this.

Originally, I could have seen the drop of water from my heart.

But judging from the current situation...

It seems unlikely we'll ever see it.

"Whoosh~" (Do you want to see the Heart's Droplet?)

Xenochromias approached Li Luochen's side and asked a question.

And along with it came a different colored Latios!