c59: Here I Come to Treasure Island
Early the next morning.
Chen Xiaoxiao exited her Pokémon Space, briefly levitating above the ocean using her innate Psychic ability. A soft shimmer pulsed beneath her feet as she hovered with practiced ease, then gently summoned her Lapras with a flick of her Poké Ball.
Seated atop Lapras's shell, she gazed eastward as the golden sun began to rise from the horizon.
The crimson morning sun reflected across the ocean like fire dancing on waves. Instead of being harsh, the light felt warm gentle as if welcoming her journey.
After deciding yesterday to head to Baodao to investigate the Psychic-type divine beast that Xu Fei and Entei had encountered, Chen Xiaoxiao had prepared her equipment and set off via sea route.
Yes, by sea deliberately.
Why not just fly using Solgaleo or her other capable Pokémon?
Chen Xiaoxiao simply said: "It's been more than half a year since Xu Fei's sighting. There's no need to rush in a single day. If I'm lucky, I'll find something. If not, then it's destiny."
That's why she chose this method sailing while sightseeing a slow and immersive approach.
"It feels amazing to watch the sunrise out at sea!"
With the cool ocean breeze brushing past her face, Chen Xiaoxiao stretched her arms lazily, completely at ease.
Beside her were some of her trusted partners: Gardevoir, Togekiss, Sunflora, and Meowstic, who all responded with cheerful cries. Lapras beneath her hummed a soothing tone, the perfect vessel for such tranquil travel.
Watching the sunrise, of course, couldn't be done without her Psychic companions!
Noticeably absent, however, were two particular Pokémon.
Strange?
Why were two missing?
Hehe…
Well, Metagross, the heavy-hitting Steel/Psychic type affectionately dubbed the "Iron Clad Guardian of Oreburgh," has zero interest in watching sunrises.
And as for her Solgaleo the majestic "Beast That Devours the Sun," often regarded as the Sun God Pokémon he merely scoffed when asked.
He even said, somewhat narcissistically, that if he entered his Radiant Phase, his aura would be brighter than the sunrise itself.
So today, both Solgaleo and Metagross were granted a break from training and allowed to sleep in a rare rest day for the two "Steel Brothers."
After a leisurely voyage that started yesterday afternoon and continued through the night, Chen Xiaoxiao finally arrived at Treasure Island.
Instead of landing at Nantai, the closest port to Shantou City, she circled the coast and made landfall at Kenting, a renowned tropical resort destination on the southern tip of Baodao.
With its year-round warmth and lush scenery, Kenting's beaches were already bustling. Tourists and locals dotted the sandy shores some splashing in the shallows, others sunbathing or enjoying beach games.
"Look! It's a Lapras!"
"Whoa! That's a real Lapras! I wish I had one!"
"Wake up! In the Huaxia region, only the Leng family from the championship lineage are known to raise Lapras. You think you'll just 'find one'?"
"Wait look at that lady riding it! Wow, she's gorgeous!"
Chen Xiaoxiao's dramatic arrival atop her rare Lapras immediately caught the attention of the beachgoers. After all, Lapras is an Endangered Pokémon in the Huaxia region very few Trainers, outside elite circles or League-affiliated families, have one.
"Thanks, Lapras! You did great. Take a good rest."
Stepping onto the white sands of Kenting, Chen Xiaoxiao gently patted Lapras's head before recalling it into its Poké Ball.
"Hmm~ as expected, Kenting has bikini girls everywhere!"
She couldn't help but scan the beach with twinkling eyes, appreciating the lively summer spirit and, unintentionally, revealing her slightly perverted side.
Oops.
Accidentally exposed her inner fangirl again.
Composing herself, she used telepathy to contact Solgaleo, who remained inside her Pokémon Space. According to Xu Fei's earlier intel, the Psychic-type divine beast was sensed somewhere near Kenting.
"Solgaleo, do you sense any divine beast auras nearby?"
"(Xiaoxiao, there's nothing yet. But don't worry. I'm maintaining constant awareness.)"
Solgaleo's deep, resonant voice echoed in her mind with calm assurance.
"Alright then. Try letting out your aura in intervals it might catch its attention."
Since Xu Fei suspected that Entei's divine aura was what initially lured the mysterious beast near, it made sense to try the same method here.
"(Understood. I'll begin now.)"
Solgaleo's radiance flared silently within the Pokémon Space. A wave of cosmic light and primal aura briefly pulsed outward detectable only to those who could sense Legendary frequencies.
Chen Xiaoxiao smiled and muttered, "Let's see if luck's on my side this time…"
The moment Solgaleo released his divine pressure…
"Staryu, what's going on with you?!"
"Golduck! Snap out of it are you okay?"
"Wartortle! What's wrong all of a sudden?!"
All around the beach, Water-type Pokémon started reacting strangely—trembling, retreating into their shells, or looking around nervously. Their trainers were baffled, unable to explain the sudden fear spreading among their partners.
Meanwhile, not far from the beach…
"Hey, is this a resonating aura from the same origin?"
(They're both Psychic-type divine beasts, so calling them 'same origin' is reasonable here.)
A curious little divine beast asked, tilting its head with wide eyes.
"You can't sneak out again! You were almost discovered last time!"
The elder divine beast serene and imposing scolded the curious one in a stern but worried tone.
"..."
The curious one looked wronged and aggrieved, quietly shrinking back.
The scene shifts back to the protagonist
"This beautiful lady, are you perhaps Miss Leng?"
A group of young men in floral beach shorts approached Chen Xiaoxiao, visibly nervous but excited.
Let's call them... shortpants.
Chen Xiaoxiao calmly shook her head, denying any relation to the prestigious Leng family a name associated with elite Water-type Trainers in Huaxia.
"Phew... that's a relief."
One of the shortpants sighed, and then his eyes lit up with curiosity.
"Where did you catch your Lapras?! Come on, tell us the location!"
The boys' eyes gleamed with unfiltered excitement. Lapras, after all, was incredibly rare even more so in Baodao, and especially outside of official Pokémon League channels.
"Heh. Do you think that's something I'd just tell you?"
Chen Xiaoxiao replied with a faint smile, clearly amused.
"Don't play dumb with us!"
One of the shortpants stepped forward impatiently, his eyes wandering inappropriately over Chen Xiaoxiao's body with a sleazy grin.
"Scram."
The moment she sensed his invasive gaze, a chill ran down Chen Xiaoxiao's spine. She snapped, her voice sharp and cold.
"Tch. You think you're something special? I'm warning you—come out, Cloyster!"
"Go, Dewgong!"
"Panpour, let's go!"
"Croagunk, you too!"
The shortpants released their Pokémon in an effort to intimidate her. The flash of Poké Balls lit up the beach, and four Water-types and one Poison-type appeared in front of them.
"Tell us where you found that Lapras, or else…"
They stepped closer, trying to corner her.
"Oh? And what exactly do you plan to do?"
Chen Xiaoxiao's laugh was cold and full of disbelief.
Shortpants never learn.
Most of them had never been in real Trainer battles. They survived on cheap intimidation surrounding weaker Trainers and acting tough. But this time, it wasn't working.
"You…!"
One of them jabbed his finger toward Chen Xiaoxiao.
By now, a crowd had gathered. Many tourists pulled out their Pokédexes and phones, recording the incident out of concern or curiosity.
Chen Xiaoxiao noticed this with a sideways glance. A small smirk formed at the corner of her lips.
Then, silently, she bowed her head. Her bangs fell over her eyes, shadowing her face. From beneath her fringe, a faint Psychic blue light began to glow.
Suddenly
Croagunk, without warning, was flung forward by a mysterious force and tackled Chen Xiaoxiao right in front of everyone.
From the onlookers' perspective, it looked like Croagunk had launched a full-speed Tackle attack while being commanded by the shortpants.
"Ahh!"
"Watch out!"
Gasps echoed across the beach.
"Croagunk! What are you doing?!"
The boys panicked.
Chen Xiaoxiao fell backward onto the sand, holding her shoulder and grimacing in pain.
"Ouch… that hurt!"
Her voice trembled slightly, her performance perfectly pitiful. Her expression evoked immediate sympathy from the crowd.
"You dared to command a Pokémon to attack a human?! Fine then. Come out Gardevoir! Sunflora! Lock them down!"
With a burst of light and sound, Gardevoir and Sunflora emerged. Chen Xiaoxiao's Pokémon released their abilities in unison.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Explosions of light and sand scattered across the beach. A sudden localized sandstorm formed Sunflora's Sandstorm + Solar Beam Combo disrupting the enemy's field of vision.
The shortpants' Pokémon were overwhelmed before the first command could even leave their lips.
Seconds later, all four enemy Pokémon lay defeated, unconscious and half-buried in sand.
As for the shortpants?
Gardevoir's Confusion wrapped around their bodies like invisible chains locking their limbs in place, including their mouths. Not one of them could move or speak. Their wide eyes and trembling pupils were the only things revealing their sheer panic.
As the sandstorm settled and light returned to normal…
The beach fell into a stunned, collective silence.
Everyone, tourists and locals alike, stared at the scene in awe—speechless before the sheer display of overwhelming power and flawless control.
Chen Xiaoxiao slowly stood up, dusted off her clothes, and glanced toward the cameras with a half-smile.
Let the whole island see what happens when you mess with the wrong Psychic-type Specialist.
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