MTL - Not a Trainer This Time

Chapter 376 The Ancient Explorer and the Treasure of Disaster

 The first time the post was posted, I did not receive a reply immediately.

  After all, the Internet in this world is not yet developed, and mobile phones have not yet been updated. If you want to surf the forum, you can only use a computer.

Zhi Shu was not in a hurry. He hung up the forum on his computer and went downstairs to sort out the housework.

Today's weather is very good. Naoki took all the quilts on the bed, the clothes in the cabinet, and the plush nests of the Pokémon outside and hung them on the clothesline to dry.

Eevee and Frosty Milk Fairy were chasing each other around the clothesline stand, running back and forth at Naoki's feet.

Bad Butterfly landed on the clothes drying rack and looked at Naoki's movements with a confused expression.

 “What’s wrong?”

"I am drying the quilt." Naoki replied with a smile: "The quilt will be more comfortable to cover at night, and you can smell the smell of the sun."

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

“Alright, Frosty Milk Fairy, take Eevee to the side to play. If you run around here, I might accidentally step on you again if you turn around.”

 “Two little naughty guys!”

By the time Zach arrived, Naoki had just moved the goods out of the warehouse.

Time passed minute by minute, and soon, the sky outside the window slowly darkened.

So we are still having fun here.

 “Mama!”

“Gardevoir’s owner (second floor): What does the owner want to do?”

 Oh no!

Zhi Shu suddenly remembered that there is another more expensive thing to do—purchase the ancient gold coins of the wealthy people of the Suo Cai Ling Evolution Tournament!

 After sending Zach away, he immediately went to the second floor and sat down in front of the computer.

The Salt Stone Giant scratched the back of his head in confusion, but still stretched out his hand to catch the Frost Milk Fairy and Eevee.

These effects are so abnormal that even the best fertilizer in Zhishu's previous life would not have this effect.

Zhi Shu looked down at the two Pokémon that started to circle around his right leg, and said helplessly.

After hanging up the quilt, Naoki went to the underground wine cellar and carefully checked the brewing status of the batch of fruit wine.

The braided sheep pasture has been built, the apple orchard has been opened up, and a truck for transporting goods has been purchased. There is nothing to spend money on in the pasture.

  But it seems that I won’t be able to wait for a reply for a while.

Hundreds of thousands of alliance coins arrived in his account all of a sudden. Zhi Shu’s heart was not disturbed because he was used to it.

　　Dusk has arrived, and wisps of smoke began to rise from the chimney of the house. It was my sister, the caretaker, who was preparing dinner for everyone with the help of the flames of the lava worms.

Zhi Shu picked up the two Pokémon, poked their foreheads with his fingers, then walked more than 20 meters and handed them to a salt giant.

 Counting the time, Zach will be at the ranch soon.

“King Yi: Purchase a large number of ancient Parthian gold coins at a high price, know how to do it!”

Drinking the black tea brewed by his sister's caring attendant, looking at the Lai'an tea and the Weisi pot floating in mid-air in front of him, Naoki felt that his current life was extremely fulfilling.

He typed on the keyboard a few times and replied: "The price is negotiable, not lower than the market price. I want as much as I want."

So, Naoki stood up and started sorting out the goods to be shipped today.

"Treasure hunter (first floor): no helper."

 Zach parked the car, jumped down, and helped Zhi Shu load the goods into the truck.

 Hence, I plan to save the money first and wait until I see what I need before I buy it.

By chance, my sister, the stewardess, came over and told Naoki that the fruit wine in the Pokémon tavern was sold out.

　　 Naoki stretched himself out after watching TV all afternoon. It was already 5:20 in the evening.

“Ancient Explorer (Third Floor): What’s the high price method? How much is needed?”

 Milk from the big milk jug, rock salt from the salt djinn, goat milk from the mount goat, more than twenty barrels of fruit wine, and a cart full of giant pumpkins.

In this regard, Frost Milk Fairy has great trust in Zhi Shu, and it doesn’t believe that Zhi Shu will step on them!

 Using the mouse to refresh the forum page, sure enough, there were a few more replies under that post.

“Okay, these are today’s money, keep them!” After moving the goods, Zach wiped his sweat with the towel hanging around his neck, and then handed over today’s money.

 The next step is to wait for the other party to reply.

 After all this was completed, Naoki stopped busy and returned to the living room to sit and rest for a while.

 Use grass energy to cultivate crops and accelerate crop growth…

So Naoki took out a barrel of brewed peach wine and put it in the Pokémon Tavern to restock.

Zhishu glanced at the reply time and found that the reply was at three o'clock in the afternoon. He didn't know if the person was still online now.

Looking at the fresh vegetables and fruits, Zach grinned and said, "It's another harvest season!"

Zhi Shu’s eyes swept across the posts one by one, and finally stopped at the reply from the person on the third floor whose online name was “Ancient Explorer.”

 This is life!

 “Yes!” Naoki nodded, the power of Pokémon is so powerful.

Cool!

Zhi Shu drank the black tea in one gulp and sat on the sofa watching TV with King Lei Guan.

After thinking for a while, Naoki was ready to go downstairs to have dinner, but just when he got up, a private message from the "Ancient Explorer" suddenly popped up.

　　[Ancient Explorer: Oh, that’s not a small tone! Can you eat such a large amount as several hundred pieces? ]

Hundreds of pieces? Does this person have so much on his hands?

If this is true, then the evolution of Suo Cai Ling will suddenly take a big step forward!

Hush the excitement in his heart, Naoki typed on the keyboard to reply.

[Yi Dawang: Of course I can eat it. The question is, do you really have so many over there? ]

 [Ancient inquirer: I never lie to others! And I have a great reputation in the entire tomb robbing world. ]

　　[King Yi: I haven’t heard of it. When can I trade? Tell me the time and place. ]

 Zhi Shu waited for a while, but the other party did not reply immediately.

　It took a while before a message came back.

  [Inquirer of the Ancients: Where are you? ]

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　: Padya region, Ziqin Town. ]

 [Inquirer of the Ancients: Zhiqin Town...I am in Zuotai City now, and I can’t leave for a while. If you want, I’m afraid you have to go to Zuotai City by yourself. ]

 Zhuotai City…

 Zhishu was slightly startled.

It was the largest city in the Padian region, and the Pardean Academy was located in it.

He thought for a moment, then went back downstairs and took out a map of the Padia region to search for the location of Table City.

"Well, Table City is in the center of the Padia region. If the dragon flies at full speed, it should take less than an hour to arrive." Naoki murmured.

It won’t take long anyway. He will go there tomorrow after finishing his work on the ranch. If he is quick, he can be back before noon.

 Thinking of this, Naoki replied: "Okay, I have time tomorrow." ]

The other side also responded quickly.

  [Ancient Explorer: Okay, but you have to bring enough money tomorrow. As for the location... let’s make an appointment at the Yingbin Cafe! Well, the time is 11 o'clock noon. ]

 Zhi Shu replied well.

Just when he thought the chat was over, another private message was sent to him.

 [Ancient Explorer: King Yi? Have you also read the adventure notes left by Haizhe? ]

 Looking at the message on the screen, Naoki couldn't help but be a little surprised.

 Haizhe’s adventure notes... King Yi... This person knows a lot!

 He thought for a while and replied conservatively: [Yes. ]

There was no reply, so Naoki turned off the computer and went downstairs to eat.

Early the next morning, after finishing his work in the ranch, Naoki told several Pokémon that he was going out.

He wanted to ride the dragon over, but he didn't expect that Guluton came up to him slimy. Naoki looked at it, then at the Motorized Lizard not far away, and asked with a smile: "Don't you want to stay in the pasture this time?"

 He still remembered the last time that Gu Lerton got into a bad temper because he took a bath and was unwilling to go out with him to participate in the insect catching competition.

Huluton hung his head, looking very aggrieved: "Ah, geez..."

"Okay." Zhi Shu reached out and touched Gu Ledun's head, and couldn't help but kissed it on the forehead: "Then let's go together!"

Huluton's eyes suddenly lit up: "Ah, geez!"

Zhi Shu rode up and said to the Pokémon in the pasture: "I'm going to Table City, and I shouldn't be back until around one o'clock in the afternoon."

 Speaking, Naoki looked at his younger sister, Ai Guanwai, and said to her: "Sister, I'll leave everyone's lunch to you today."

 Sister Ai Guanshi nodded happily: "Aye~"

 “Okay, let’s go!”

 After saying that, Zhishu patted Gulton's neck gently, and flew into the sky under the watch of all the Pokémon in the pasture.

 At 10:30 in the morning, Luton arrived in Table City.

 After landing on the street, Naoki suddenly remembered something very important.

 Oops, I forgot to ask the other person!

 After leaving the computer, he has no way to contact the other party, and even if he meets, he may not be able to recognize each other.

what to do? Do you want to hold up a sign to find someone?

Zhi Shu felt a little embarrassed for a moment, but now that he was here, he had no choice but to look back. He had no choice but to stop an old man wearing a Grape Academy uniform on the street and asked him about the location of the Welcome Cafe.

The uncle is already over fifty, his hair is already gray, and wearing the uniform of Grape College looks indescribably inconsistent.

“Yingbin Cafe? Go straight along this road and you will see an intersection, then turn right. The Yingbin Cafe is on that street.”

The uncle replied while turning his gaze to Gulton.

His eyes burst with excitement: "Wow, a Pokémon I've never seen before! Are you a trainer too? Do you want to have a Pokémon battle with me?"

 Naoki: “…”

He quickly shook his head: "No, no, I'm in a hurry and I've already made an appointment with someone."

The uncle looked full of regret: "Then can you tell me the name of this Pokémon?"

"Of course." Naoki nodded: "It's called Gulton."

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“There is indeed no age limit for admission to Padia College…”

Walking on the streets of Table City, Zhi Shu couldn't help but feel a little sad.

 Grandpa can also come to this ancient college to study. It really fulfills the old saying: live until you are old and learn until you are old.

Following the direction pointed by the uncle, Zhi Shu found the welcome cafe next to the street after crossing an intersection and turning left.

 He walked in with Gu Ledun.

 It’s lunch time, and there are many customers in the coffee shop.

Most of them were students from Padia Academy. When they saw Guluton walking in, they all cast curious glances at the Pokémon they had never seen before.

Zhi Shu found an empty seat and sat down, looking at the entrance of the coffee shop from time to time, hoping to find the netizen named Ancient Explorer in this way.

 However, after waiting for a long time, no one could get the number right.

Just when Naoki was hesitating whether to find a computer to log into the forum and read the news, he suddenly heard several voices saying hello.

“Huh? Teacher Leihe, are you here to dine too?”

 “Hello, Teacher Leihe!”

Hearing the sound, Naoki looked up and saw a purple-haired woman wearing a blue top, brown skin, and a pair of yellow-rimmed glasses walking in.

 The woman had a gentle face, smiled at the students, and responded to them one by one.

Her eyes swept around the cafe, and finally landed on Naoki and Gu Ledun sitting in the corner.

 Then, Naoki saw the other party walking towards him, and asked openly:

"Are you King Yi? This is the first time we meet. Hello, I am Leihe, and I am currently working as a history teacher at Padia College."

 Naoki: “…”

 He saw Lei He's eyes lingering on Gu Ledun for a while, and then she showed a surprised expression.

"Hello, Reihe, I am... Naoki." Naoki finally told the other party his name.

Lei He smiled slightly, and then said: "Let's go and talk in the box."

Zhi Shu nodded and followed with Gu Ledun. At the same time, some information about this woman emerged in his mind.

Leho, a history teacher at Padia College, has a fanatical curiosity about the legends spread in history.

In the game's plot, she is investigating four "Disaster Treasures" and entrusts the player with the task of finding the Disaster Treasure, so that the player can help capture the four Pokémon that once caused disaster in the Padia region.

 Ancient slip snail, ancient sword leopard, ancient tripod deer, ancient jade fish.

 Before becoming a history teacher at Padia College, Leihe was doing some work such as tomb robbing.

 In layman’s terms, they are tomb robbers and villains.

 So, the gold coins Leihe pointed out on the forum were the trophies from her previous tomb robberies?

 …He should have thought of it earlier

Zhi Shu didn’t know what to say for a while.

 He followed Lei He into the box, sat down on the chair, and asked curiously: "How did you recognize me?"

Leihe rolled her eyes and said with a smile: "It's very simple, because I am very familiar with this cafe. Most of the people who usually dine here are my students. Only you are different."

 Naoki: “…”

 He was convinced.

Leihe cast her gaze at Gullton next to her and asked: "King Wing, is this your Pokémon? It looks very wild! It has a wild beauty, just like those ancient mysteries and legends of the past. , people can’t help but explore.”

“…Yes.” Naoki introduced: “It’s called Gulton. Have you brought those gold coins?”

Lehe temporarily turned her attention away from Gulton, patted her bag, and opened the zipper. The next second, Naoki saw the pile of golden ancient gold coins inside.

 The space bag is packed to the brim.

Zhi Shu was surprised: "So many?!"

Leihe smiled and said, "Of course."

Zhi Shu raised his head and asked in disbelief: "Were they all stolen from the tomb?"

 Actually, what he wanted to ask more was that Lei He, a tomb robber, has now become a history teacher. Isn't this too... too weird?

"Grave robbery?" Lei He shook her head and corrected: "No, I did it just to conduct necessary historical research!"

 (End of this chapter)