Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 560 This is Love

Kikuko controlled the hundred demons and devoured the three great demons completely.

After eating the three great monsters, the eyes of these Gengar, Gastly, and Haunter all turned blood red.

Only the Gengar that had been with Granny Kiku the longest remained conscious.

Kikuko calmly tapped her wooden cane, her hoarse voice ringing out, "You've eaten your fill, so why don't you hurry back into the shadows? Do I have to treat you to a meal?"

The cold tone immediately brought these guys, who were obsessed with eating ghosts and monsters, back to their senses.

Even after they devoured the three great demons and their power increased significantly, Kikuko's attitude towards them remained unchanged.

This made the ghostly legion, which had always been in awe of Kikuko, completely afraid to challenge her authority.

Hundreds of Gengar, Gastly, and Haunter sized each other up.

Everyone's waiting to be the first to step forward.

The first Gengar coldly condensed a ball of shadow, "Gengar!"

Under the second threat of the cold Shadow Ball, the group of Ghost Pokémon finally obediently returned to Agatha's shadow.

At this moment, Kikyo, who had just noticed the situation on the fifth floor, arrived at the fifth floor accompanied by Li Shuwen, Cynthia, and Sabrina.

The three demons were completely devoured, but Kikyo's priestess senses allowed her to understand what had just happened.

Cynthia raised an eyebrow. "Grandma Kikuko, did you take care of those three monsters?"

Kikuko thumped her lower back. "That's right. Originally, it was just an old woman, but we still have to deal with them for a few more days. We might just squeeze our old bones dry."

"But thanks to the help of the three of you, not only were their strength weakened, but I also found their weakness."

Kikuko thought for a moment, "These three ghosts are a treasure, even though you spent a lot of time and effort fighting them."

"It's really unfair that my Pokémon ate the fruits of victory."

Kikuko tapped her wooden cane. "Come out and fetch the treasures collected by the three great demons. Don't even think about stealing them."

"Otherwise, you'll regret it!"

Seeing the menacing Gengar, Gastly, and Haunter emerging from Agatha Christie's shadow, Li Shuwen could understand why Agatha Christie's body was so much weaker than Professor Oak's.

If you don't raise a Ghost-type Pokémon properly, it can really be a hindrance to its owner.

Just like the Gengar that Ash caught, Gengar's original owner abandoned it not because Gengar was no match for him.

It was purely because of Gengar that the original owner kept having bad luck.

The original owner couldn't take it anymore and wanted to release it, but the Gengar couldn't understand and clung to him like a little ghost.

The only option is to abandon Gengar.

This is still the Gengar with a gentle nature. But Ghost-type Pokémon like Agatha, with their fierce temperament, would all be a hindrance to the trainer.

However, old-school Ghost-type trainers believe that the more ferocious a Ghost Pokémon is, the stronger it is in battle.

Not long after, the ferocious ghost Pokémon returned with a whole bunch of treasures.

Ghost-type gems and ancient items—carrying any of these can enhance the power of Ghost-type Pokémon.

So these guys' eyes were filled with longing for these props.

But under the long-established intimidation of Kikuko, they dared not hold back at all and obediently placed all the props in front of Kikuko.

Kikuko inspected everything and divided the treasures into two piles. "You can divide these on the left as you see fit. As for these on the right, we'll have to ask Kikyo the Shrine Maiden for help with purification."

"It's cursed. Using it directly will make it more powerful, but it can easily damage your body."

Kikyo nodded. "Don't worry, leave it to me. Now that the fifth floor has been purified, I have plenty of time to purify these items."

Li Shuwen's Gengar was somewhat disappointed, even though Gengar had eaten its fill when the fox spirit was defeated by Li Shuwen.

But now that it has digested, Gengar suddenly feels like it hasn't had enough.

After all, the fox demon still has seven tails, so theoretically he should be able to eat seven more meals.

After Li Shuwen and the other three divided the treasures according to their contributions in the battle,

Kikuko waved her hand, "Let's go, I know a restaurant in Ziyuan Town that has pretty good food, I'll treat you to a meal there."

Kikyo took out a white cloth and put the cursed items inside.

"Before the columbarium is demolished, I need to stand my last shift, so I won't be going with you."

"With the help of the magic array, the purification of these items won't take long. You can come and pick them up tomorrow at noon."

Li Shuwen's eyelids twitched; this Kikyo priestess had planted her flag again.

However, Li Shuwen scanned the Spirit Bone Tower with his waveguide power and found no other threats.

Kikuko nodded. "Alright, the demolition will start in a week. When that happens, I'll invite you to take a good look around Ziyuan Town."

The job of a shrine maiden is indeed difficult; it is not only extremely dangerous, but it also requires working year-round.

Kikuko led Li Shuwen, Cynthia, and Natsumi to the restaurant she had mentioned.

Cynthia was somewhat surprised. "A Pokémon welfare home? This doesn't seem to be a restaurant, does it?"

Kikuko nodded. "That's right, but old man Fuji's cooking skills are excellent. His Thanksgiving dishes are the best way to soothe the hearts of trainers who have lost their beloved Pokémon."

"Incidentally, it will also allow him to sell one or two more weak Pokémon abandoned by humans in the orphanage."

The elderly Fuji greeted him with a smile, "Grandma Kikuko, you're talking bad about me again."

Kikuko waved her hand casually, "These three young people put in a lot of effort in purifying the Spirit Bone Tower this time, so you have to treat them to your best cooking."

The elderly Fuji nodded. "No problem, I will do my best to prepare the dish."

The ingredients used in Fuji's cooking are very ordinary, but when you eat it, you feel a sense of happiness and a calming power.

This means that the elderly Fuji is no less skilled in cooking than Joichiro Saiba.

Naza's eyes shone with blue light. "May I ask, why does your cooking possess such unique spiritual power? This may be a bit presumptuous of me, but my precognitive abilities tell me..."

"The power behind this dish is crucial to my Pokémon."

The elderly Fuji waved his hand, "This isn't some kind of secret that needs to be kept confidential. It's simple to say, but very difficult to do."

"Four words: Sincerity brings results."

Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow. "Sincerity brings results? Why does this feel like it's related to deities?"

The old man Fuji nodded approvingly, "Just like the Kikyo Shrine Maiden, this skill was originally developed by humans to worship the gods and pray for their protection."

When the name Kikyo Shrine Maiden was mentioned, Li Shuwen's gaze became somewhat unfocused.

Cynthia narrowed her eyes slightly. Kikyo, the shrine maiden, had a unique appearance and temperament, and was only slightly inferior to Cynthia.

But Cynthia knew that Li Shuwen wasn't the type to fall in love easily.

Li Shuwen's concern for Kikyo Shrine Maiden must have other reasons, not just because Kikyo Shrine Maiden is beautiful.

Cynthia spoke up, "We had dinner here, but Kikyo is at the Spirit Bone Tower and probably hasn't eaten yet."

Sabrina said, "Mr. Fuji, could you please prepare some food for Ms. Kikyo? I'll watch from the sidelines and then use teleportation to deliver it directly to her."

The old man, Fuji, nodded. "No problem, please follow me."

Kikuko thought for a moment, "The beach east of Shiyuan Town has a nice view. There's a bonfire party going on there, and it's a great place to stargaze."

"You two young lovers can go and have a look at the fair together."

Li Shuwen nodded. "Thank you, Grandma Juzi."

Li Shuwen released Milton, and Cynthia skillfully hugged Li Shuwen's waist, pressing her face against Li Shuwen's broad back.

Cynthia asked, "Shuwen, why are you so concerned about Miss Kikyo?"

Li Shuwen, worried that Cynthia might misunderstand, quickly explained:

"I have no feelings for Miss Kikyo, but what she said today gave me a feeling that she might be in mortal danger."

"Cynthia, you must have seen similar TV shows or movies, right? When someone in a team announces that they're going back to their hometown to get married after this mission."

"Wash your hands of this job, stop doing it, and stand firm at your post until the very end. That way, afterwards..."

Cynthia immediately chimed in, "And then this person will die in this operation!"

"But wasn't the columbarium already completely cleared away by us?"

Li Shuwen nodded. "That's right, that's exactly why. I can't possibly tell Miss Kikyo what I just said, can I?"

"We're not that close."

Cynthia rubbed her abs. "Indeed, I'm afraid I'm the only one who believes you. Everyone else would think you're worrying too much."

Cynthia also felt that Kikyo's current state made her vulnerable to exploitation.

"When we return from the beach, we'll buy some things and visit Miss Kikyo. Midnight is probably the time when things are most likely to go wrong."

Unlike the tranquil town of Ziyuan, the atmosphere on the beach is unusually lively.

There are even tents for rent, allowing people to pitch tents and camp on the beach.

Of course, this is in a specific area, where the changeable weather by the sea can protect the quality of accommodation.

Cynthia's eyes flickered. "Shuwen, should we rent a tent?"

Li Shuwen's heart skipped a beat. "Okay...okay."

Cynthia smiled. "Let's take a look around first."

Not far ahead, accompanied by loud music, came a middle-aged man wearing a headscarf, holding an extremely long and large kebab made of red willow wood.

They were dancing while grilling lamb skewers.

"Lamb skewers~ lamb skewers~ fragrant and delicious lamb skewers~"

Li Shuwen blinked. "Uncle, where are you from?"

The uncle noticed Li Shuwen and Shirona, and his eyebrows danced with delight. "Two handsome young men and a beautiful young lady, would you like to try our imported 'Big Ear' lamb skewers from the Parthian region?"

Li Shuwen: "..."

"Uncle, is your lamb authentic?"

The uncle nodded seriously, "Don't worry, young man, these are all top-grade fragrant big-eared lambs, with a unique aroma."

"I grew up eating spices, so I guarantee you can eat with peace of mind and enjoy your meal."

Li Shuwen smelled the meat skewers to confirm that they weren't made of inferior meat. "Uncle, two skewers, please."

"Okay!"

After taking a bite, Li Shuwen nodded in satisfaction and said, "Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, full of juice, Uncle, your barbecue skills are excellent."

Hirona liked it too, "This meat really does taste similar to the ham we bought in the Parthian region last time."

The two continued forward and came across a goldfish scooping stall.

Many children want to win the grand prize, a Jigglypuff plush toy.

Cynthia's eyes lit up when she saw the doll, and she shook Li Shuwen's arm, "Shuwen, I want this!"

Li Shuwen smiled and said, "Don't worry, leave it to me."

"Boss, I want to try it once."

The boss smiled broadly and said, "No problem."

These kinds of couples are the easiest to profit from; if they fail the first time, they'll definitely try again.

And he's richer than a child!

The shopkeeper handed two paper fans to Li Shuwen, saying, "You have two chances in total. Please use them carefully."

Little did the shop owner know that after Li Shuwen got the paper fan, he quickly scooped all the goldfish out of the pond.

All the goldfish were scooped out, and the paper fan in Li Shuwen's hand was still as good as new.

The boss's lips twitched. "Grand prize: a Jigglypuff plush toy."

"Please accept this, guest."

Cynthia hugged her Jigglypuff plushie and happily kissed Li Shuwen on the cheek. "This is your reward!"

After walking around for a while, Li Shuwen and Shirona held hands and went to rent a tent.

Then, under the guidance of staff, the tents were set up in a designated area.

In other tents nearby, many young men and women sat together, huddled together, gazing at the twinkling stars in the sky.

A staff member announced at the entrance, "A new bonfire party is about to begin. Guests who enjoy dancing are welcome to join us."

Cynthia pulled Li Shuwen up, "Come on, let's go dance too."

The bonfire party was very lively, and the staff who guided the tourists seemed to be islanders from the Orange Islands in the south, and were very good at music and dance.

Wearing traditional costumes, singing folk songs of their hometown to the accompaniment of melodious music, they led the way in dancing around the bonfire.

This dance is simple, yet it has a unique flavor when accompanied by music.

For masters like Li Shuwen and Cynthia, it is very easy to learn.

We danced happily for almost an hour, and then bought some specialty juices and snacks from a nearby stall.

Cynthia took a bite herself and then fed Li Shuwen a bite.

"It feels so good. I haven't felt this relaxed in a long time since I became the champion."

Li Shuwen smiled and said, "Then I'll help you with your work from now on, so we'll have plenty of time to go out and have fun."

Cynthia leaned on Li Shuwen's shoulder. "What about the job at the Veiled Gym?"

Without hesitation, Li Shuwen said, "Leave it to Dad to manage!"

"Anyway, once Dad becomes one of the Four Heavenly Kings, he'll definitely want to quit because he can't stand the job. It'll be a good opportunity for him to go home and take care of the dojo, and he can also play video games."

Cynthia raised an eyebrow. "Why not let Xiao Ning be the gym owner?"

Li Shuwen waved his hand, "Xiao Ning won't do. She needs to travel more to broaden her horizons. Staying in her hometown all the time will only stagnate her."

The campfire grew dimmer, and Cynthia whispered, "Shouldn't we go back and rest?"

Li Shuwen grabbed Cynthia's hand. "Let's go."

The two lay side by side in the tent, and could see the dazzling starry sky through the transparent tent roof.

Hirona smiled and said, "I will never forget this view."

Li Shuwen held Cynthia's hand, "I will always remember this."