boyutpedia Chapter 19 Shocking Change
Chapter 19 Shocking Change
Xiaoyao calmed herself down, but a blush still lingered on her cheeks. She cleared her throat and continued:
"This pumpkin spirit has a very unique shape, but its enormous size doesn't necessarily enhance its strength. On the contrary, it will definitely be a unique focal point on the Grand Contest stage, allowing it to unleash its full potential. And my Snow Fairy~~"
She looked at the snow fairy who was floating quietly beside Lin Ye, her icy blue eyes gazing tenderly at him, and her tone carried a hint of envy:
"Its strength and talent are outstanding, and it can definitely help you!"
Most importantly, it seems to genuinely like you, and that's the most crucial reason.
Lin Ye quickly weighed the options in his mind. Xiao Yao was right; the giant pumpkin spirit's combat ability wasn't very outstanding, and it didn't seem very interested in following him.
The Snow Fairy has just demonstrated considerable strength and excellent combat skills, and she has a natural affinity for me, which will undoubtedly greatly enhance my survivability.
Zorua glanced at the Snow Fairy, then at its master, and let out a soft "burp." A sense of crisis compelled it to rub its head against Lin Ye's leg.
But it was very sensible and knew that the Snow Fairy would be of great help to Lin Ye, so it did not show any dissatisfaction.
"it is good."
Without further hesitation, Lin Ye handed the Poké Ball used to capture the giant pumpkin clan leader to Xiaoyao, and then solemnly accepted the Poké Ball from Froslass.
"This giant pumpkin is yours, Haruka. And Snow Fairy, please guide me from now on."
"Hmm~, don't worry! I'll definitely nurture the giant pumpkin into the most dazzling and magnificent star. And Snow Fairy, you must get along well with your new companions from now on!"
"Yi Yi~~"
At this moment, the Snow Fairy seemed to remember something. She floated in front of Xiaoyao, called out softly, and then took out an ice-blue rhombus-shaped crystal that exuded a chilling aura from her body, which was like an ice crystal dress.
"This is... 'Ice That Doesn't Melt'! So you've already equipped Froslass with a tool, no wonder its ice-type moves are so impressive!"
Xiaoyao understood what the Snow Fairy meant, but waved her hand and said, "Snow Fairy, this was originally a gift from me, so you should keep it. It's more useful to you than to me."
Lin Ye was surprised to receive a "buy one get one free" offer, especially such a valuable Pokémon item as "Ice That Doesn't Melt." He felt he had gotten a great deal and was a little embarrassed.
He thought for a moment, then took out a seed emitting a bright green light from his backpack. It was the item he had just acquired—the "Miracle Seed".
"Xiaoyao, I can't take your things for nothing. This 'Miracle Seed' is perfect for the Pumpkin Spirit, so here you go."
The giant pumpkin spirit's eyes lit up; it hadn't expected Lin Ye to be so particular. Then it heard Xiao Yao say:
"This is an exchange and mutual assistance between friends, not a business deal, so there's no need to be so calculating."
"The Snow Fairy and I are destined to meet, and the giant pumpkin and I get along very well. This 'Miracle Seed' is something you obtained through your adventure. Even if you don't need it right now, you can exchange it for other resources. I'm not short of money; you can buy the pumpkin spirit's items."
Looking into Xiao Yao's bright eyes and frank smile, Lin Ye was certain that this girl was trustworthy, and so he said:
"Alright, you can accept the 'Miracle Seed' for now, because I have another favor to ask of you."
"help?"
"Hmm~, I found a 'cursed talisman' in a nearby mountain hollow that was being nurtured by the ghostly energy of this place and was about to take shape naturally!"
Originally, Lin Ye was somewhat hesitant to ask Xiao Yao for help, especially since her current strength had far exceeded his expectations.
Perhaps it was because Xiaoyao's family background was too privileged and she didn't value low-quality items, or perhaps she genuinely wanted to befriend Lin Ye, but in any case, she was willing to give away even "Ice That Doesn't Melt".
Therefore, Lin Ye had nothing to worry about. In any case, the value of a "cursed talisman" of the same level was only slightly higher, so there was nothing he couldn't tell her.
"The 'Cursed Talisman'! That's an item that can enhance ghost-attribute energy. Due to its scarcity, it's even more expensive than comparable 'Miracle Seeds' and 'Immeltable Ice'!"
"That's right! Besides the Coffin of Lost Souls from earlier, there were two other 'professional' Ghost-type Pokémon guarding that talisman. The three sides were locked in a standoff, and none of them were willing to make the first move."
Now that Die Shiguan has fled severely injured, he has lost his qualification to compete for the "Cursed Symbol." The triangular balance has been broken, and when it is fully formed, a fierce battle will definitely break out.
"Then we'll reap the benefits, right!" A glint of light appeared in Xiaoyao's eyes.
"Alright, alright~, since I promised, I certainly won't go back on my word. Besides, according to you, there's a good chance this trip will succeed. Take me there then."
...............
Behind a naturally formed rock shelter, Lin Ye and Xiao Yao had been lying in wait for more than three hours.
Lin Ye used his spiritual perception to keep a close eye on the situation inside the mountain valley.
As time went by, the eerie characters on the "cursed symbol" became clearer and clearer, and its absorption of the surrounding ghostly energy also became much faster, and it was about to take full shape.
Suddenly, the Wandering Night Spirit made the first move. A huge ghostly claw made of shadow energy tore through the air and grabbed at the "Cursed Symbol" in the air with lightning speed!
The dream demon let out a chilling laugh, then vanished instantly, reappearing on the other side of the talisman in the blink of an eye.
The ruby in front of it flashed with light, and several pink beams of light shot out, blurring and distorting space.
The two beams of energy collided violently! The raging ghostly energy and spiritual power clashed and annihilated each other, and the resulting shockwaves kicked up all the rubble and dust around the altar!
The "Curse Symbol" trembled slightly in the energy storm, but its light shone even brighter, as if it was further stimulated by the energy of the battle, which accelerated its absorption of the surrounding energy.
This encounter was like lighting the fuse of a powder keg, causing the Ghost-type Pokémon on the periphery, who had been holding back for so long, to go berserk!
No longer caring about the pressure from the two "professional" Pokémon, they shrieked and roared as they rushed towards the altar and the location of the "cursed symbol" from all directions!
"Scare", "Strange Light", "Misfortunes Never Come Alone", "Shadow Attack"...
Countless Ghost-type moves clashed together, turning the entire valley into a hellish scene of a hundred demons roaming at night!
Time passed amidst the frenzied battle, leaving behind a ground littered with ghostly Pokémon that had either collapsed from exhaustion or whose spirits had been damaged and dimmed.
At the very center, the Wandering Night Spirit had many more scorch marks and torn bandages on its body, and its movements were not as swift as before. The ruby light of the Dream Demon had also become very dim.
But they continued to fight desperately, each wanting to defeat the other as soon as possible and seize the treasure that was within reach.
"Lin Ye, all the Ghost Pokémon here are almost exhausted now, we should be able to make our move."
Lin Ye was always cautious. He first used his mental power to carefully scan the surroundings to make sure that no one else had escaped before he decided to take action.
However, just as he was about to step forward, his mental energy suddenly swept to the center of the valley, where a terrifying energy that made him extremely uneasy was waiting to be unleashed.
"Haruka, something seems off. Let's wait a bit longer..."
Lin Ye was still quietly explaining to the puzzled Xiao Yao when the anomaly occurred.
Just as the Wandering Night Spirit and the Dream Demon clashed simultaneously, their auras fluctuating violently!
Beneath the altar, the gray-black rock bearing the "curse symbol" suddenly and without warning emitted a thick, inky black mist that churned and writhed within it!
After the mist appeared, it instantly transformed into a ghostly face, and taking advantage of the two Pokémon's weakest moment, it unleashed two streams of shadow energy, simultaneously striking the two "professional" Pokémon.
In an instant, all the sounds of fighting and screaming ceased.
...............