20demayo Chapter 190 Pink Badge: The 5th badge is in hand!
Chapter 190 Pink Badge: The 5th badge is in hand!
Upon hearing what A-Ju said, Qingyuan felt like complaining.
Ah Ju's description sounds exactly like she's talking about a highly poisonous pearl.
However, it was out of trust in a gym leader, a future Elite Four member.
Qingyuan still couldn't believe that this was just a highly poisonous pearl.
However, when he saw the purple beads in Aju's crystal box...
His trust in A-Ju successfully plummeted to rock bottom.
This thing is just a highly poisonous pearl.
Why are you talking about a highly poisonous orb like it's some kind of divine artifact? It's getting me all excited.
After mentally grumbling a couple of times, Qingyuan gripped the crystal box containing the highly poisonous pearl tightly.
The Poison Orb is fine; it's much better than a single Poison Manual. It just so happens that Scorpion King can use it now.
Moreover, given Ah Ju's status, it's unlikely she would only give herself an ordinary, highly poisonous gem available on the market.
Maybe there's something special about this highly poisonous pearl that he doesn't know about.
"How can this be allowed!"
Holding the two items Ah Ju had taken out tightly in both hands, Qing Yuan said with a look of flattery.
"Brother, please don't say that. Although this creature is naturally grown, it can't compare to the bond between us brothers!"
"You've declined several times, but do you feel that my treasure is not presentable enough?"
Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Aju pretended to be displeased and said.
However, when she said the words "naturally born and raised by nature," A-Ju silently emphasized her tone.
However, looking at Qingyuan, who was flattered but still refused to accept it.
A-Ju couldn't help but feel a little impatient.
Could it be that Qingyuan's background is so powerful that he doesn't even care about this naturally poisonous pearl?
His naturally occurring, highly poisonous pearl is unlike those artificial, gaudy concoctions.
Those artificial, glamorous items all have a limited lifespan.
In just a few years, the energy within the orb will be exhausted, and it will crumble and shatter.
And this naturally poisonous pearl of his has no lifespan.
If you give it to Poison-type Pokémon, it can accelerate their growth.
In other words, Qingyuan's poison healing tactic was extremely important to him, a trainer specializing in poison-type trainers.
Furthermore, since he has already broken through to the Elite Four level, the Poison Orb is no longer very effective against his Pokémon.
Otherwise, he would never have taken this thing out under any circumstances.
What he didn't expect was that Qingyuan was the guy who could recognize the Elite Four-level Pokémon "Sheng" at a glance.
The background behind him is so powerful that even this naturally poisonous pearl cannot satisfy his appetite.
He clearly remembered that none of the powerful families had the surname Qing!
Could it be an alias?
Thinking of this, Aju couldn't help but glance at Qingyuan, who had a very polite expression.
However, he then became more certain of his idea.
No matter how big Qingyuan's appetite is, there's only so much he can offer.
If he wants more, let the Elite Four level trainer behind Qingyuan talk to him.
Qingyuan, who hasn't broken through to the Heavenly King level, isn't qualified.
"Damn it, you're a gym leader, one of the future Elite Four, and you're this stingy with your resources?"
Seeing that the person in front of him was putting on a tough stance, he was being pressured to accept these things.
Ah Ju didn't offer anything more, and Qing Yuan, who didn't know its value, couldn't help but mentally criticize her.
However, thinking that something is better than nothing, Qingyuan eventually pretended to be embarrassed and put the things away.
"These are some tactics I developed based on the Scorpion King's poison healing properties!"
"I don't know if there will be more in the future, but this is all I've researched for now!"
After putting the things away, Qingyuan took out a blue notebook and handed it to Aju.
This passage states that the Scorpion King does not use the highly poisonous orb.
He devised most of the tactics based on Scorpio King's existing skills.
Now that he has the Poison Orb, does he have any new tactics?
That's something for the future.
Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, a look of understanding flashed in Aju's eyes.
He said he'd never seen this tactic before.
It turns out it's based on an ability announced by Professor Yamanashi in the Sinnoh League. (Because it's an ability introduced in Generation III, I've decided to attribute it to Professor Yamanashi here, mainly because I couldn't find out who actually announced it!)
He knew about the ability when it was first introduced, as a Gym Leader in the League.
At the time, he was simply obsessed with his family's inherited poison and ninjutsu techniques.
Therefore, we didn't pay much attention to the features.
Unexpectedly, in just a few years, the concept of "features" has been explored in countless creative ways.
It seems I need to observe the outside world more in the future; working in isolation is not advisable.
After giving herself a mental warning, A-Ju put away the notebook and then looked at Qing Yuan with a serious expression.
Looking at A-Ju, who was staring at him with a serious expression.
Qingyuan couldn't help but straighten his back, making himself stand even straighter.
"Congratulations to Aohara, the challenger from Tokiwa City!"
"You have successfully earned my approval. This pink badge is proof that you challenged the Fuchsia Gym!"
"I hope you will keep up the good work and obtain eight badges soon to gain permission to participate in the Quartz Conference!"
I wish you great success at the Quartz Conference!
After delivering a long string of official remarks to Qingyuan,
A-Ju solemnly handed a heart-shaped pink badge to Qing-Yuan with both hands.
Seeing this, Qingyuan accepted the badge with both hands and solemnly placed it in the badge box.
"Thank you for your blessings, I will continue to work hard!"
After putting the badge box away.
Having achieved his goal, Qingyuan took this opportunity to say goodbye to Aju.
Although he gained far more today than he had expected.
But while he was reaping the rewards, he couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.
Facing a top-tier trainer who specializes in ninjutsu renowned for assassination.
Qingyuan really doesn't feel safe.
If Ah Ju feels she's been wronged and suddenly kills him, he'll have no recourse.
So now he can't wait to leave the Scarlet Gym.
We're back at the Fuchsia City Pokémon Center.
Given the reputation of the Joey family, and the fact that A-Ju isn't some clueless hothead like the Rockets trio, she's a formidable opponent.
After tonight, he will report that he rescued many rare elves from the elf hunters.
Then he can truly say that he is no longer afraid of Aju.
After all, he was a top-tier undercover agent whom the Rockets had painstakingly cultivated.
He definitely couldn't let himself become the focus of the alliance's attention just to kill Qingyuan.
Besides, the notebook that Qingyuan gave to Aju wasn't entirely a lie.
Perhaps with Ah-Ju's intelligence, she really can figure something out from it.
Maybe Ah Ju will have to thank him then.