"Starter Trio Pokémon?"
With the help of Yujira, Natsuhiko listened to their conversation, a flash of surprise in his eyes.
The value of ordinary Pokémon is usually measured by their strength, inherited techniques, rarity, etc., but if it's a Starter Trio Pokémon, its price would increase significantly.
In every region, the league selects one Fire Type, Grass Type, and Water Type Pokémon each as the initial Pokémon for League Direct Lineage Trainers.
And these Pokémon are collectively called the "Starter Trio."
Being selected by the league, these Pokémon are naturally not lacking.
Compared to the rarer Quasi-God Pokémon, the growth potential of the Starter Trio Pokémon might not be as high, but they have advantages that Quasi-God Pokémon cannot match.
That is a relatively smoother evolution process.
They won't end up being powerless without evolution, nor find it hard to exert strength.
Of course, while having a smooth evolution process is one aspect, they also slightly accommodate growth potential.
With careful and diligent nurturing, it's not impossible to surpass Quasi-God Pokémon.
Thus, Starter Trio Pokémon are also popular among many Trainers.
Additionally, since most Starter Trio Pokémon are under the control of the league, encountering wild Starter Trio Pokémon is relatively rare, which to some extent affects their price.
If one can capture a Starter Trio Pokémon, even if they don't keep it, selling it would definitely earn a lot.
However, after listening to their conversation, Natsuhiko didn't rush to act and continued to quietly stay on the tree, maintaining absolute silence.
Five minutes later.
The two people who had left earlier indeed returned.
At this moment, they were no longer showing the previous cautious and careless behaviors; both had become extremely vigilant.
Seeing no change in the scene, they frowned.
"Really gone?" the thin man said in a deep voice.
The two looked around and confirmed no changes.
Without further exchange, they quickly left again.
After they left this time, with the help of Yujira, Natsuhiko jumped down from the tree.
"Still a bit presumptuous. Even if I am not anyone's target, it doesn't mean I won't encounter danger. From now on, Honedge, you don't need to clear the way; let Yujira take more effort," Natsuhiko said.
Not being targeted doesn't mean danger won't seek you out.
This time, having Honedge clear the way indeed taught Natsuhiko a lesson.
Fortunately, Yujira's psychic abilities were always extended, predicting the opponent's approach at the first instant.
"Yongji." Yujira nodded.
This kind of psychic consumption was not much pressure for it, a bit of deep meditation, and it would soon recover completely.
"Hmph—"
Honedge also stuck its head out, showing a sullen expression.
'This world is too dangerous, I am indeed not cautious enough, need to learn more!'
"It's okay, it's not your fault," Natsuhiko comforted.
Then, he looked toward the direction where the two had disappeared.
'Is there really a Starter Trio Pokémon? Or was it just something they made up to lure me out?'
Also.
'Are they part of an organization? They mentioned making extra money while on a mission, does the organization they referred to have any connection with the forces targeting Meiyu and the others?'
These were two doubts that arose in Natsuhiko's heart.
Thinking it over.
Whether there really is a Starter Trio Pokémon or not, Natsuhiko intended to follow and see.
With Yujira's psychic abilities enveloping him, hovering a few centimeters off the ground, leaving no trace, he quickly pursued.
Moving in the forest as night fell was still very dangerous.
However, as long as he was careful enough, it shouldn't pose much of a threat to him.
Under the cover of psychic power, Natsuhiko's movement speed also significantly increased.
Slowly.
In Yujira's super sensing, he tracked the location of the two.
They were also moving quickly.
And they seemed to have considerable experience with outdoor activities, with the ordinary forest environment and terrain not hindering their movement.
Also, they did not make the same mistake as Natsuhiko by damaging vegetation and leaving traces.
"Pokémon Hunters?"
To reach this level, they are either seasoned veteran trainers with rich outdoor experience or Pokémon Hunters proficient in wild survival techniques and tracking prey skills.
Natsuhiko trailed behind them from a distance, always staying within Yujira's maximum sensing range.
By not getting too close, if an unexpected situation arose, it would be sufficient for Yujira to perform Instant Movement and take him away.
Soon.
Their footsteps gradually slowed.
They appeared in a foggy forest with high humidity.
All around, there were pitted swamps, some even dangerous quagmires.
It looked ordinary, but stepping in could sink completely.
Furthermore, the swamp might be filled with toxic gases, and once a foot landed, the gas could overwhelm, and before one even had the time to summon a Pokémon for aid, they might fall unconscious.
However, the two evidently had the experience to handle such situations.
Circling around, they showed no sign of being affected by the swamp.
Finally.
After passing through a vast swamp area, they arrived at a relatively flat terrain with dense, lush, green foliage growing.
If looked closely, it can be found that this grassland is surrounded by swamp areas.
This made the area appear more secluded and safe.
"In such an environment, it's not implausible for a Starter Trio Pokémon, or even a group, to live here."
Seeing this grassland, Natsuhiko made a judgment.
All around were complex swamp areas, so even if stray trainers passed by, they would choose to detour the swamp rather than delve into it.
After all, no one would expect such a grassland in the middle of a swamp.
Moreover, not just trainers, even many wild Pokémon dislike such swamp areas and typically avoid them.
Even if there are Pokémon that like the swamp, their numbers are destined to be limited.
In addition, the swamps contain a lot of microorganisms decomposing nutrients, leaving behind substances that nourish the grassland, leading to particularly lush vegetation there.
The two stopped at the grassland entrance, each taking out a Pokeball.
With a flash of red light, there appeared a Staravia and a Bibarel.
Staravia is the Household Bird of the Sinnoh region, while Bibarel is among the minority that enjoys living in such moist, humid environments.
Having these two Pokémon makes discovering this grassland understandable.
They then took out some equipment and carried it with them.
A capture net capable of releasing high-intensity voltage, a tranquilizer gun that can fire anesthetic darts, and some other strange devices.
Hearing Yujira describe the equipment, Natsuhiko squinted his eyes.
"They really are Pokémon Hunters."
Once they adjusted their equipment and state, they exchanged a glance and together stepped into the dense grass.
Once they entered the grass taller than half a person, it nearly concealed their figures.
After waiting silently from afar for a while, Natsuhiko stood at the edge of the grassland.
"In such an environment... Is it a Grass Type Starter Trio? In the Sinnoh Region... Turtwig?"