The Wilderness Scenic Area is home to Unova's most famous Relic Castle.
Many researchers and archaeology enthusiasts visit Relic Castle for observation and exploration.
Not to mention.
According to research reports, it's highly probable that numerous ancient ruins exist beneath the desert where the Wilderness Scenic Area is located.
This has attracted a large number of Trainers and archaeology enthusiasts to explore the area.
Over time.
A desert resort emerged in the Wilderness Scenic Area.
Boating on the oasis lake, watching unique Maractus performances, and savoring special desert cuisine...
Therefore.
Both Nimbasa City and Castelia City have direct bus routes to the Wilderness Scenic Area.
“What a blunder ~ I ended up looking like an idiot.”
Xia Mu once again realized the importance of information.
As a result.
Not only did he waste time, but he also walked so long under the scorching sun.
Snivy was so annoyed that it didn't even want to come out of its Poké Ball.
As time passed.
The environment along the road gradually transformed into a desert landscape.
Yellow sand stretched across the fields, with the only green being scattered cacti.
Not long after.
The bus stopped, and Xia Mu immediately perked up.
“Are we there?”
“Not yet!”
Seemingly hearing Xia Mu's question, the driver shook his head.
“You can rest here, use the restroom, and so on…”
Xia Mu nodded knowingly, his gaze once again turning towards the window.
He felt a bit bored.
If it continued like this, would the video be too dull? Would anyone watch it?
Looking at the yellow sand outside the window, Xia Mu sighed.
If not, he could only work on the script...
Just then.
A large patch of moving green cacti suddenly appeared in the boundless yellow sand.
“Wow, it’s Maractus… Huh?!”
Xia Mu couldn't help but rub his eyes.
“Why does that one’s color seem…?”
“Holy crap!”
Upon closer inspection with the binoculars he had borrowed from Jenny, Xia Mu’s expression was filled with shock.
“It’s a Shiny Pokémon!”
Xia Mu was certain he hadn't seen wrong.
Although he didn't have the keen eyesight of a Scarlet and Violet player, the distinctly purple color of the Shiny Maractus, compared to other Maractus, confirmed Xia Mu's thought.
And at this moment.
Other people on the bus also noticed the Maractus, which seemed to be migrating, and spotted the unique Shiny Pokémon.
“Holy cow, a Shiny Maractus!”
“Driver, I’m not coming back, don’t wait for me!”
“Me too!”
“Let’s go, let’s go, it’s a Shiny Pokémon!”
“Hurry, hurry, don’t let them get ahead…”
The previously quiet bus suddenly became lively, and large groups of Trainers rushed out, heading towards the desert.
Watching this scene, Xia Mu pondered for a moment.
Should he follow them?
As a Trainer aiming to become a big internet sensation, Xia Mu already knew that to gain fame online, the most important thing was to create a memorable impression.
Initially, considering Sprigatito and Snivy, Xia Mu's goal was to become a Trainer with high-Appearance Pokémon.
However, considering the online environment, Xia Mu was actually a bit hesitant.
After all.
Just as people from Shandong are good at civil service exams, and people from Yunnan have all been in trouble with the law.
In the world of Pokémon, there are also such special labels.
Dark-type Trainers have bad personalities.
Fire-type Trainers are hot-tempered and good at cooking.
And if the team consisted of Pokémon like Meowscarada, Serperior, Gardevoir, Lopunny, Primarina, Milotic, etc.
Emmm…
“Having a Shiny Pokémon as a calling card doesn’t seem bad either?”
Considering he already had two Grass-type Pokémon, Xia Mu was also a bit hesitant.
Rather than focusing on one type, Xia Mu wanted to become a multi-type Trainer.
And just then.
Looking at the Trainers who were already almost out of sight, Sprigatito, who had long been tired of being cooped up in the car, couldn't help but tap Xia Mu's hand.
Along with the fragrant scent from Sprigatito, Xia Mu's mind cleared.
“Holy crap, whether I catch it or not is one thing, but this kind of chasing a Shiny Pokémon plot is the hot topic!!”
Finally realizing why he had left home this time, Xia Mu immediately stood up, grabbed his backpack, and ran towards the bus door.
“Driver, I’m not coming back either!”
Watching Xia Mu dart away, a smile appeared in the driver's eyes beneath his sunglasses.
“Another batch…”
And at this moment.
Xia Mu, who was still unaware that the driver seemed to have other thoughts, was holding his phone and chasing the large group.
“Brothers, I encountered a Shiny Pokémon on the way to the Wilderness Scenic Area, currently in pursuit…”
However.
Compared to other Trainers who sent out Ride Pokémon like Rapidash, or released Flying-type Pokémon to pursue from the air.
Xia Mu, with only two legs and having started later, gradually fell behind, to the point where he could barely see the backs of the others.
“I definitely need to get a Ride Pokémon in the future!”
“Brothers, not having a Ride Pokémon really puts you at a disadvantage at times like this, or even having a Flying-type Pokémon to Lock-On the target from the air would be good…”
While muttering some nonsense, Xia Mu's mind was already starting to ponder what high-Appearance Ride Pokémon there were.
Gogoat? Arcanine? Or perhaps Miraidon and Koraidon from the Paldea region?
Speaking of which.
The Paldea region seemed to be Naranja Academy, right?
Then it would be Koraidon.
But it seems there's also Naranja Academy in the anime world, too?
What Flying-type Pokémon would be good?
By the way, it's not just Flying-type Pokémon that can fly.
I should catch a reliable one, after all, it's for flying…
His steps never stopped, and his mind was filled with countless thoughts.
His feverish brain was full of strange ideas.
The next moment.
“Nya-ha!!”
With Sprigatito's loud warning, Xia Mu finally realized how dangerous what he was doing was.
Daydreaming while running fast, wasn't that just asking to fall?
But.
By the time Xia Mu realized this, it was already a bit late.
His feet lost their footing.