bioinnovel Chapter 605 The Idea of Going to Meteor Falls
Chapter 605 The Idea of Going to Meteor Falls
"It's just so-so. The guild masters in our Donghuang region are different from those in other regions. A provincial guild master can control the secret realms of the entire province."
Li Luochen waved his hand.
Du Juan was secretly astonished upon hearing this.
What does it mean that a provincial-level museum owner can control all the secret realms in the province?
This means that the gym leaders in the Eastern Region are not only trainers, but also the actual managers of their respective areas.
This system is virtually unheard of in other regions.
No wonder Li Luochen readily agreed to take her into the secret realm; to him, it was probably as easy as taking someone for a stroll in his own backyard.
"Then, Master Luo Chen, you are now the master of the Eight Great Dao Halls, so wouldn't that mean you can...?"
Du Juan stopped halfway through her sentence, but her bright, sparkling eyes had already said the rest for her.
The Eight Dojos represent the highest level of dojos in the Eastern Empire. A dojo master who holds this position likely wields authority far beyond what she, as the Hoenn dojo master, can even imagine.
"No, not at all." Li Luochen gently shook his head.
He knew perfectly well what Du Juan was thinking.
They simply felt that as the head of one of the eight major Taoist temples, his authority was definitely greater than that of a provincial-level temple head, and he might even be able to extend his reach into the secret realms of other provinces.
In theory, it is indeed possible.
The eight academy masters hold a position in Donghuang second only to the alliance's top brass, and it is not impossible for them to mobilize resources from secret realms across provinces.
Unfortunately, after he was promoted to the head of one of the eight major gyms, the Eastern Alliance quickly issued a new ban.
Cross-province access to secret realm resources is prohibited.
The timing of this ban was too coincidental; it was clearly aimed at him, as if they were afraid that this ruthless bandit from the secret realm would plow through all the secret realms in the country.
In response, Li Luochen placed his hands on Du Juan's shoulders, leaned down slightly, and met her gaze.
His expression was serious, but his tone carried a barely suppressed eagerness: "Miss Du Juan, could I ask you for a favor?"
"Wha...what is it?"
Du Juan blushed at his sudden approach, instinctively clenching the hem of her skirt with both hands. Her voice was softer than before, and her eyes darted around, but she dared not look directly into Li Luochen's eyes.
"Once you arrive in the Eastern Huang region, I'll send you to other provinces, and then you can plunder the secret realms to the fullest extent possible!"
Li Luochen said this with a resolute tone.
Du Juan blinked, her shyness still lingering on her face, when she was stunned by the phrase "scavenge thoroughly."
Since the alliance ban prevents Li Luochen from accessing secret realms across provinces, he'll find someone from another region to do it.
Du Juan is a shop owner in the Hoenn region, which is outside the scope of the ban, making her the perfect "secret shopping agent".
"R-really, is that okay?"
Du Juan really wanted to go, but her reason told her that "this doesn't sound quite right," though her curiosity was still piqued by Li Luochen's description of the secret realm.
This is someone that Daigo-senpai speaks highly of, so he probably wouldn't do anything to her, right?
"Don't worry, I'll arrange people for you!"
Li Luochen gave her a thumbs up and a confident smile.
That expression seemed to say, "Don't worry about me," but for some reason, Du Juan felt as if she were being dragged onto a terrible pirate ship...
But looking at Li Luochen's beaming smile, Du Juan's hesitation vanished in an instant, like morning dew exposed to the sun.
No alliance bans or non-compliance issues mattered when faced with the guarantee of an eight-dojo master.
What's more, this is a secret realm of Rock-type Pokémon. Isn't her biggest dream as a Rock-type Gym Leader to go to such a place for on-site research?
For this goal, what's wrong with becoming a secret-source purchasing agent?
Du Juan, keep going, you can do it!
Du Juan clenched her fist silently and cheered herself on.
"See you then."
Li Luochen withdrew his hand, picked up the slightly cooled cup of black tea on the table again, and leaned back comfortably in his chair.
Du Juan gradually calmed down from her shyness and excitement, regaining her composure as a top student, though a blush still lingered on her face.
"What are your plans for the next few days, Pavilion Master Luo Chen?"
Du Juan picked up her teacup, using the act of drinking tea to conceal her earlier lapse in composure, and her tone returned to its usual gentleness: "You rarely come to Fengyuan, you can't just stay in the villa forever, can you?"
"I don't have any plans yet, um... let me think..."
Li Luochen looked up at the ceiling and thought for a moment, "Maybe I'll just wander around the neighborhood. I haven't really explored Kanaz City properly yet. I've heard that Meteor Falls in the north is quite famous, maybe I'll go check it out."
"Meteor Falls? I've heard there are wild Dragon-type Pokémon there. I think you should give it a try."
Du Juan thought Li Luochen's choice was good.
Meteor Falls is located in the mountains north of Kanazawa City and is one of the famous natural landscapes in the Hoenn region. The waterfall cascades down from a towering cliff, and the mist reflects a rainbow of colors, just like a shooting star streaking across the sky.
However, for trainers, the most attractive thing there is not the scenery, but the wild Pokémon that live deep in the caves.
Especially dragons.
Although they are rare and extremely difficult to encounter, trainers make special trips every year to try their luck.
"It would be even better if we could catch the late-blooming pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Bellatrix."
Du Juan has some knowledge about where the Pokémon live in Meteor Falls.
This Pokémon has always been a coveted partner for countless trainers in the Hoenn region. Although it requires a lot of time and resources to train in the early stages, once it evolves into Salamence, it becomes a force capable of rivaling legendary Pokémon.
Meteor Falls is one of the few known habitats of Baby Dragon, but very few people actually encounter it.
Li Luochen's eyes lit up: "Then it's settled. Let's go to Meteor Falls tomorrow and see if we can actually run into one."
"Master Luo Chen, do you have any plans for tonight? Today you not only agreed to take me to the Eastern Imperial Secret Realm, but you also put on such a wonderful teaching battle in front of the students. I'd like to treat you to a meal as a way of expressing my gratitude..."
Du Juan said earnestly, "Of course, Miss Lucia and Miss Lillie will come too! I know a very nice restaurant in Kanaz City, near Devon Corporation. It's quiet and the food is authentic."
"Since it's Miss Du Juan's invitation, then I'll gladly accept."
Li Luochen nodded slightly.
Seeing that Li Luochen agreed so readily, Du Juan's smile deepened: "Then I'll reserve a seat now, I hope I can get one."