Trainers returning from the Kingdom of Roc

Chapter 64: Shen Yanqiu

[Skill Tablet]

Also known as [Skill Stone].

These are stones imbued with powerful magic, each containing a corresponding skill. They are generally made using special alchemical magic. By placing the skill stone on an elf and allowing it to absorb the magic, it can learn the corresponding skill.

This thing is much more effective than the Pokémon-specific TM (Move Maker).

TMs require corresponding skill discs, and learning them is very troublesome. Pokémon need to watch the execution method of the corresponding move again and again, and it is impossible to master it in a short time. This is why most trainers let their Pokémon learn skills from other Pokémon rather than through TMs.

Finding a powerful Pokémon mentor to teach you Pokémon moves is much faster and more reliable than using a TM.

Netizens jokingly refer to the skill learning tool as the "People's Education Edition Skills".

This also shows how convenient the skill stones in the Kingdom of Rock are. These are absurd items that allow elves to instantly learn skills directly through magic. In a sense, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them divine artifacts.

However, Luo Yan was still a little unsure whether the skill stones in the Kingdom of Loque could actually be used by Pokémon.

So he planned to select a few suitable skill stones to try out first. Even if the Pokémon couldn't use them, he could transfer them to Iris and Devil Wolf to learn, thus avoiding wasting Wishing Stars.

The car exited the highway and drove into the urban area of ​​Hongcheng.

As soon as Luo Yan entered the main road, he saw welcome signs for the Beginners League hanging on both sides of the road. Each street lamp was adorned with a slogan, making it look incredibly grand. It felt like if these slogans were changed to red, it would be like celebrating the New Year right away.

As expected of one of the biggest leagues for rookie trainers, it seems Hongcheng attaches great importance to this beginner league. They've already started promoting it even before it's begun. I estimate it will be even more lively here on the opening day in a couple of days.

The arrival of summer vacation, coupled with the approaching competition, poses a significant challenge to Hongcheng's transportation system.

Luo Yan and Hou Haiyue were perfectly stuck in traffic.

It took the two a full hour to arrive at the hotel they had booked in advance.

After swiping her ID card, Hou Haiyue took the room key and led Luo Yan to the room.

"I only booked one duplex room, is that okay? Anyway, you're going to stay in the athletes' apartments tomorrow, so you can make do tonight. You can sleep downstairs, and I'll sleep on the second floor."

"I'm fine with it." Since Hou Haiyue didn't mind, Luo Yan naturally didn't care either.

He casually placed his backpack on the sofa, then took out some food to feed his Pokémon.

Watching Iris and Shiny Eevee playfully fighting and snatching food from each other in the room, Hou Haiyue couldn't help but take out her phone and snap a picture to use as her wallpaper. No matter how many times she saw it, Shiny Pokémon were just too beautiful.

She then glanced at the mosquito coil frog and couldn't help but marvel at her idiot brother's incredible luck.

Early the next morning.

Luo Yan, carrying his backpack, followed the signs to the player apartments arranged by the Beginner League organizers for all participants.

This place was originally a guesthouse in Hongcheng. Thirty years ago, it was converted into an apartment complex and is now used to accommodate young trainers from various cities who have qualified for the main competition through preliminary rounds.

The apartment is very well-planned, with not only comfortable rooms, but also a common lounge area, a discussion room for players to exchange ideas, and a 24-hour canteen that provides completely free meals and Pokémon food.

The government has always invested heavily in this area, especially in food.

Luo Yan quickly completed the registration at the reception desk and received her room key and event manual.

As he stepped into the spacious and bright public rest area with his luggage, the somewhat noisy chatter and laughter inside immediately subsided.

Almost the instant he appeared at the door, dozens of young trainers in the rest area turned their gazes toward him.

"Look, it's Luo Yan."

"He really came..."

"A shiny Eevee, huh? I'd love to see one..."

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Whispers spread like a tide after a brief silence.

The name Luo Yan, or rather his title of "Shiny Pokémon Trainer," has become incredibly well-known among the contestants thanks to the preliminary rounds and the promotion by netizens.

Having two shiny Pokémon is extremely rare among trainers worldwide, let alone a rookie trainer like him.

For these equally ambitious young trainers who are eager to make their mark in the league, Luo Yan's existence is not only a formidable competitor, but also a highly attractive and valuable target for hunting.

It can be said that many players gathered in the rest area at this moment have, to varying degrees, listed "defeating Luo Yan" as one of the important goals of this league.

"It seems that keeping a low profile is impossible." Feeling the burning gazes falling on him, Luo Yan really felt like he was going to be devoured alive by them.

Seeing this, the staff member beside him smiled knowingly, and then said softly, "They've been looking forward to sparring with you ever since they arrived. You can chat with them later; you might even make some good friends. But for now, let me take you to your room."

"Thank you for your help." Luo Yan ignored the stares and simply nodded to the staff.

Then, under the watchful eyes of many, he quickly walked through the common lounge and headed towards his room.

The chatter in the common room only picked up again after he disappeared around the corner of the corridor.

The atmosphere at the scene became lively again, but the focus of the conversation shifted to Luo Yan.

Arriving at her room, Luo Yan closed the door and let out a long sigh.

He's a homebody at heart. He couldn't help it back in the Kingdom of Locke, but now that he's back in this world, Luo Yan feels his inner human nature starting to kick in again.

The lively atmosphere of the common room didn't suit him; all Luo Yan wanted to do right now was turn on the air conditioning, lie in bed, and scroll through his phone.

Just as he washed his face and was about to lie down for a while, a knock on the door suddenly rang out.

Luo Yan frowned slightly. Although he was puzzled, he took the initiative to open the door. Then, a person who surprised him appeared in front of him.

She was a girl with short, curly hair and bright eyes. She was wearing a black fitted dress, which gave her an elegant and lively feel.

"Miss Shen?"

"Don't be so polite, just call me Shen Yanqiu."

The girl at the door smiled slightly and tilted her head.

"Aren't you going to invite me in, Mr. Luo Yan?"

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