Pokémon: The Journey Begins with a Cowherd

Chapter 494 Information about Zapdos!

Take out Zapdos's Poké Ball and scan it with the Pokédex.

Zapdos is a legendary bird Pokémon capable of manipulating lightning at will. It is said that its nest is located within a dark thundercloud, and its silhouette can be seen when the thundercloud splits in two. It emits crackling sounds while flying, thunderclaps when it flaps its wings, and powerful lightning bolts when it flaps its dazzling wings…

...It is said that whenever it rubs its wings, a massive bolt of lightning will immediately fall from the clouds. This legendary Pokémon appears when the sky is dark and lightning strikes incessantly. If struck by lightning, its power will surge forth.

As a series of electronic sounds rang out, Zapdos's information began to appear on the Pokédex screen.

Pokémon: Zapdos

Rating: 76

Developmental comparison: Not possible

Attributes: Electric, Flight

Characteristic: Pressure (Inflicts pressure on the opponent, causing them to feel fear and cower.) (I've modified this slightly, since there's no such thing as move PP in the real world!)

Inherited moves: Rage, Brave Bird, Electric Terrain, Thunder Strike, Electro Giant (Author's alternate version!)

Skills: Peck, Electromagnetic Wave, Electric Shock, Light Screen, Peck, Drill, Agility, Primal Power, Charge, Roost, Discharge, Rain Dance, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Cognitive, Air Blade...

"Not bad, not bad, now Zapdos has the majesty of a legendary Pokémon!"

"Why would a divine beast like you need hidden traits? Wouldn't it be much more impressive to directly intimidate the opponent into not daring to fight you?"

Looking at Zapdos's imposing ability in the ability bar, Qingyuan nodded in satisfaction.

When he caught Moltres before, he thought Moltres had the Intimidate ability.

After all, they are all divine beasts, and they will inherit divine positions in the future. Their strength will be boosted by the divine positions.

Majesty is what matters most to them, and as a result, Moltres has the Flame Body ability.

What the hell is the use of this thing? Is it for hatching eggs?

Wasteful Flame Body!

……

The next morning, Qingyuan got up and started cleaning and packing his luggage.

Today is the day he leaves Black Cloud City, because Gliscor was severely injured in a fight with Zapdos, resulting in most of its feathers being shaved off.

Qingyuan was forced to stay at the Pokémon Center for an extra half month.

They waited until Zapdos's feathers had almost fully grown before leaving Black Cloud City.

"Finally, I can feel the sunshine!"

Standing in the lobby of the Pokémon Center, Qingyuan looked at the dark clouds in the sky and said with some emotion.

Because the skies above Black Cloud City are perpetually shrouded in dark clouds generated by heavy industry, Qingyuan has not seen the sun for more than half a month.

I don't know how the people of Black Cloud City have endured such an environment.

"Keep showing off!"

"Remember to make sure Gliscor doesn't fight Zapdos again. If they get seriously injured, I won't be there to heal them!"

Looking at Qingyuan standing in the hall, Qiao Yilan pouted with a complicated expression and said.

Qingyuan is about to leave, and after spending more than half a month together, she is a little reluctant to part with him.

After all, if Qingyuan leaves, she will have to go back to guarding this quiet Pokémon Center, without anyone to talk to.

"Don't worry, I'll come back to see you often!"

Looking at Qiao Yilan standing behind the counter, Qingyuan said with a smile.

"That's unnecessary. I'll retire in two or three years and travel the world!"

Even if you come back, you won't see me!

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Qiao Yilan shook her head at him and said...

"Then I wish you a speedy freedom!"

Hearing this, Qingyuan smiled and said to Qiao Yilan.

"Thank you for your kind words!"

Hearing this, Qiao Yilan waved her hand at Qingyuan and said.

"goodbye!"

Seeing this, Qingyuan said goodbye to Joy and left the Pokémon Center.

Upon arriving outside the Pokémon Center, he didn't hesitate at all, immediately releasing Charizard and riding it away.

Black Cloud City has no no-fly zone, so Qingyuan can ride his Charizard and take off directly within the city.

As Joy Blue watched Qingyuan's departing figure and then looked at the silent Pokémon Center, she fell into a daze.

"I'm all alone again!"

Looking at the silent Pokémon Center in front of her, Joy Blue sighed softly.

"Lucky~"

Just then, upon hearing Joy Blue's sigh, Chansey jumped out from beside the counter.

You still have me, how could you be all alone now?

"Thank goodness you're here with my Chansey!"

Looking at the adorable Chansey in front of her, Joy Lan immediately smiled and hugged Chansey's head.

"Lucky!"

Upon hearing Joyful's words, Chansey made no move, but instead barked loudly at Joyful, its voice filled with unwavering determination.

……

Meanwhile, after leaving Black Cloud City, Qingyuan rode Charizard towards Fuchsia City.

He originally planned to ride Charizard directly to Vermilion City.

However, to reach Kurenai City, he still needed to traverse a long stretch of dark clouds.

Qingyuan, who hadn't seen the sun for half a month, simply couldn't bear this outcome.

In order to see the sunlight sooner, he ultimately chose to go to Ashen City.

"Whoosh!"

Just as Qingyuan finally passed through the dark clouds of Black Cloud City and arrived at the sunlit place.

Suddenly, he heard a sound like something cutting through the air.

With some doubts in his heart, Qingyuan turned around on the back of the Charizard and looked behind him.

Then he saw a boy riding a desert dragonfly turn around and look at him.

"hello!"

Looking at the boy in front of him, Qingyuan exclaimed in surprise.

Aside from the time he was stopped by staff when he went to Indigo Plateau, this was the first time he had encountered a trainer riding a Pokémon in the air.

Startled, Qingyuan greeted the boy directly.

"Hello, my name is Archie, I'm from Nibi City, and I'm currently preparing to head to the Seven Islands for a Seven Islands Pilgrimage Challenge!"

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Archie rode his Desert Dragonfly directly to Qingyuan's side and said to him with a smile.

This was the first time he had encountered a trainer in the air, and his eyes widened in surprise.

The way they looked at Qingyuan made him feel uncomfortable, and of course, Qingyuan felt the same way about them.

"Hello, my name is Qingyuan, and I'm from Changpan City!"

Hearing Archie's words, Qingyuan smiled and nodded at Archie.

"This year's Quartz Conference champion?"

Upon hearing Qingyuan's words, Aqi pointed at Qingyuan and asked with a smile.

Hearing this, Qingyuan smiled and nodded at Aqi.

There are novice trainers in Viridian City who know him, so it's not unusual to run into a seasoned trainer who knows him on the street!