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Chapter 209 New Ethnic Groups Seek Refuge
"Hey, Fangzhou, are you busy?"
The mayor's familiar voice came through, "You've probably heard the latest news about our town's planting competition. Thanks to the efforts of several major TV stations and sponsors, this year's scale is exceptionally large, and registration is now open to the entire Hoenn region. I've also heard that some planting masters from other regions are coming as well."
As expected, they were talking about the planting competition.
"Mayor, I know, it was all on the news," Fang Zhou replied, then asked the question he was most concerned about, "By the way, Mayor, have the specific rules for this competition been finalized?"
On the other end of the phone, the town mayor hesitated for a moment.
"Sigh, because we've secured a lot of big sponsorships this time, one of them is particularly wealthy and took the lion's share... So, the competition rules and questions will be drafted by the sponsors and announced on the day of the competition."
Fangzhou was somewhat surprised that the competition rules wouldn't be announced until the day of the competition.
The competition rules for previous events were always announced on the official website a few days in advance, which explains why he hasn't updated them.
The mayor paused, as if afraid of dampening Fang Zhou's enthusiasm, then said cheerfully, "But Fang Zhou, don't worry! With your abilities, you'll definitely have no problem! You'll absolutely bring glory to our Weibai Town!"
Then, as if to make amends, he added, "Of course, there will definitely be a lot of experts here this time, I heard there are even professional trainers and gym leaders... So, let's keep a calm mindset, focus on participation, learning and exchanging ideas. Even if we don't get the top ranking in the end, it will definitely be a valuable experience!"
Goodness...
Fangzhou was both amused and exasperated.
The competition hadn't even started yet, and the mayor was already giving himself a heads-up.
He chatted with the town mayor for a few more minutes about his recent situation before ending the call.
After hanging up the phone, Fang Zhou walked to the window and looked at the pond outside, which was shimmering in the moonlight.
To be fair, the fact that this competition has expanded to the regional level and even attracted participants from other regions is a great thing for the overall development of Weibai Town, bringing considerable economic benefits and increased visibility.
Just like the various Challenge Cups and Grand Prix held by the alliance every year, they are all aimed at attracting people, boosting the economy, and promoting exchanges.
Of course, if Ark was worried before about whether Tropical Dragon could handle those veterans or professional scholars who might have decades of experience, now that Tropical Dragon has touched the Law of Abundance and its strength has risen to the level of the King, that worry has vanished.
This is no longer a simple competition of "planting techniques".
The tropical dragon possesses the "power of laws" that directly intervenes in the growth of life and enhances the fertility of the land; it is a higher-dimensional ability.
This goes far beyond ordinary planting techniques and Pokémon assistance; it's akin to a game-changer.
Meanwhile, not far from the manor, the pitiful cries of Squirtle echoed from the riverbank.
Squirtle has been put in time-out!
After leaving the manor, Squirtle returned to its family habitat by the river with great anticipation. It enthusiastically described to the clan leader how beautiful and wonderful the newly built pond in the manor was, and tentatively asked if the whole clan should move to the manor to live.
The estate boasts abundant food, a safe environment, and a vibrant atmosphere.
As a result, Blastoise Chieftain already had a lot of complaints about his rebellious son's behavior of never being home and always running to the human manor.
Their population did indeed migrate to a nearby section of the river because they sensed the vibrant life force of the estate.
However, feeling is one thing, and trust is another.
Humans are humans after all, and Pokémon are Pokémon after all!
Wild Blastoise populations have survived to this day thanks to their vigilance against any potential dangers.
As the leader of a race, it must not easily entrust the lives and fortunes of its entire race to a human territory just because that territory is developing well.
What angered it even more was Squirtle's "lack of ambition"!
What is the pride passed down from their ancestors to the Blastoise family?
It is about conquering the vast and boundless ocean!
To become the true king of the sea!
Being confined to this inland river is now a last resort, a necessary expedient.
This brat is something else. As the son of the clan leader, instead of thinking about how to become stronger and lead the clan to the sea, he's thinking about living in a small pond dug by humans.
What's the difference between this and ordinary turtles and tortoises that only know how to hide in the mud?
That's a disgrace to the Blastoise family!
"Kame—!!!"
The old Blastoise let out a roar, clearly very angry.
Blastoise will never be a slave and will never join human territory!
It was so angry that it immediately placed its own unfilial son under house arrest!
From today onwards, you will stay obediently in the community and participate in rigorous training and learning with everyone!
When you can defeat the four elders of the clan with your own strength, then you can leave!
Before that, you are not allowed to approach that human's manor at all!
Just as Blastoise refused to join the manor and grounded Squirtle, a group of uninvited guests gathered outside the manor.
Its fur is a mix of warm brown and clean cream, forming clear and soft rings that extend from its back to its tail.
It has a round head with a pair of big, dark eyes, a small black triangle nose, and a distinct cream-colored spot on each side of its cheek.
More than a dozen snake bears sat quietly like puppies on the open ground outside the manor fence, gazing longingly at the vibrant scene inside.
Leading the pack was a charging bear, its neck and chest covered in exceptionally thick white fur, resembling a majestic scarf.
The ring-shaped stripes that were originally present during the serpentine bear's life have evolved into more dynamic, streamlined stripes that extend from its shoulders and back to its more powerful tail.
Standing upright with his head slightly raised, he gazed at the prosperous scene inside the manor.
This is a herd of snake bears led by a straight-ramming bear.
Upon receiving a report of the arrival of the poisonous moth, Ark, curious, rushed to the manor gate.
Zigzagoon is a familiar Pokémon. As the most common house dog in the Hoenn region, it is so numerous that it is like a stray dog on the roadside, with a number similar to that of the Coyote.
They possess a very useful characteristic—the "pickup" characteristic.
It is easy to find some hidden or lost items, and there is even a chance to pick up items dropped by opponents during battle.
Fangzhou remembered that there was a group of snake bears living on the western mountain. There were only a dozen or so of them. They had escaped to some unknown place due to the wildfire and had not been seen since.
Could this be the group?
They're gathered outside the manor now, what are they trying to do?
With Rotom's help as a translator, Ark attempted to communicate with the lead charging bear.
"You mean... your entire tribe wants to join my manor?"