69novels Chapter 668 Exploring the Mysteries of the Carlos Myth
Chapter 668 Exploring the Mysteries of the Carlos Myth
As they navigated through the intricate yet exceptionally clean underground waterways, Li Shuwen and Cynthia remained inseparable, guided precisely by the power of waveguides.
They eventually arrived at a temporary base that had been converted from a secluded maintenance workshop.
The master thief, his disguise now removed, is staring intently at the worktable.
She had long, silky black hair, and her wheat-colored skin made her features appear even more defined and striking.
The big-nosed young man beside him was intently operating the equipment, quietly channeling the massive amount of electricity from Miare City into the ancient stone pot on the platform.
"How much longer will it take to activate the Pot of Life?" The little snake's voice was tense. "We're already being watched; we must leave Miarei City as soon as possible."
"Could we do it somewhere else?"
"At most half an hour. Only the local power grid can support this kind of energy injection, and these machines are not easy to move."
The big-nosed young man didn't even look up. "Don't worry, it'll be quick."
In the shadows, just as Li Shuwen was about to act, Shirona gently pressed down on his arm.
Cynthia's eyes gleamed with interest: "No rush, let's play around with them for a bit. We'll step in once the pot is activated."
Li Shuwen raised an eyebrow: "Is the Champion planning to... double-cross us?"
"What?" Cynthia spread her hands, her smile elegant yet tinged with a hint of slyness. "Don't you always say, 'Treasures belong to the virtuous'? I think we two are very 'virtuous'."
"Since someone has failed to properly safeguard it, it is reasonable for us to keep it for a while."
"Besides, I'm the Sinnoh champion, and I can't interfere with the safety of the Kalos region."
Half an hour passed in silence.
With a soft hum of energy, the surface of the stone pot began to crack and peel away, revealing a deep blue interior, as clear as deep-sea glass.
A layer of colorful, hazy light flowed slowly, as if life was breathing within it.
"We did it!" the little snake exclaimed excitedly. "Now we can break the seal on the ruins!"
"What kind of relics and seals are worth such a great deal of trouble for you two?"
Cynthia calmly stepped out of the shadows, and Li Shuwen stood beside her. "Stealing electricity in Miare City without being caught is no small matter."
"You two are truly skilled and capable!"
The little snake's eyes sharpened, and it didn't waste any words.
In the arc of light from the Poké Ball, Serperior's slender body unfolded like jade, its vines crackling through the air.
Almost simultaneously, the big-nosed youth's Hakuryu soared into the sky, its body surrounded by a faint glow of dragon-type energy.
"I'm sorry, but we must borrow the Pot of Life," the big-nosed youth said firmly. "We will return it after we've accomplished our mission!"
Li Shuwen's gaze, however, fell on the little snake: "Why don't you ask your companion if she really intends to return it?"
The big-nosed youth was taken aback: "Little snake, you don't mean...?"
"Give it back?" The little snake sneered, its fingertips tracing the Poké Ball at its waist. "Why should I return what I earned through my own abilities? Do you think the museum obtained it through honorable means?"
"Understood." Li Shuwen nodded, a Poké Ball already sliding into his palm. "Then, we'll take it by our own merit."
The moment the red light burst forth, the air suddenly became heavy.
The staff-tailed scaled dragon landed with a thud, the ground trembled slightly, and as it clashed its fists together, an invisible dragon's might spread like a tide, accompanied by the clanging sound of its scales.
Serperior and Dragonite instantly felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy, instinctively taking a half-step back.
"Frozen Fist".
Li Shuwen's order was given in a casual manner.
Kommo-o's figure became a blur, not charging in a straight line, but cutting between the two Pokémon in a zigzag pattern.
His left fist, imbued with icy chill, precisely parried the Monarch Serpent's lightning-fast vine whip, the ice crystals spreading rapidly along the vine.
Almost simultaneously, his right fist slammed into Hakron's dragon breath, and the extremely cold fist wind actually froze the energy breath into a cloud of ice mist in mid-air.
The left punch deals high damage, the right punch deals high damage!
Two muffled thuds sounded almost simultaneously, and Serperior and Dragonair were heavily knocked back, falling to the ground and temporarily losing their ability to fight.
"Impossible!" the big-nosed youth exclaimed.
The little snake reacted extremely quickly, reaching out to grab the Pot of Life on the table the instant Li Shuwen gave the order—but it missed.
"Looking for this?" Li Shuwen's voice came from behind her.
He had somehow moved to the table, holding the Pot of Life steadily in his hands, its light reflecting off his serene face.
"When...?" the big-nosed youth asked incredulously.
A cold glint flashed in the snake's eyes. Instead of using a Poké Ball, it flicked its wrist, sending three miniature smoke bombs flying in a triangular pattern toward Li Shuwen and Cynthia.
At the same time, his body leaped backward like a cheetah, his toes touching a seemingly ordinary brick on the wall.
There was clearly an escape mechanism pre-installed there.
call!
The Staff-tailed Armored Dragon opened its mouth and spewed out a condensed dragon breath, not as an attack, but as a precise whirlwind that swept away the smoke that had not yet fully dispersed.
At the same time, Li Shuwen made a move.
His movements seemed slow, but the instant the smoke dissipated, he appeared between the little snake and the big-nosed youth as if he had traversed space.
Both were highly trained fighters. The little snake delivered a sharp chop to Li Shuwen's neck, while the big-nosed youth crouched down and swept his leg to attack his lower body. Their coordination was excellent, ruthless, and swift.
Li Shuwen merely turned slightly to the side, his hand slid past his shoulder, while his other hand, which was holding the pot, didn't move an inch.
He casually lifted his foot and lightly stepped on the sweeping leg's shin. It wasn't a heavy blow, but it made the big-nosed youth feel numbness and lose his balance.
At the same time, he casually flicked and pressed the snake's elbow joint with his free hand, and the snake's entire arm went numb and all its strength was released.
The next moment, Li Shuwen's fingertips lightly brushed over the Jianjing acupoints of the two men.
"Well!"
The two felt a gentle yet irresistible force penetrate their bodies, causing them to feel weak and numb all over. They involuntarily fell to the ground and found it difficult to stand up for a moment.
Cynthia then slowly stepped forward, smiling as she looked down at the two of them: "Now, can we talk properly about that ruin?"
The little snake bit its lip, then let out a relieved hum, and said crisply, "The true purpose of the Pot of Life is not to extend human lifespan, but to nourish the land and bring life back to barren places."
"It can even... awaken ancient plant seeds buried deep underground. The ruins we're going to preserve many long-extinct plants."
Cynthia pressed further, "Where is that ruin?"
"Deep within the Sandalwood Forest," the little snake said, looking directly at her. "Without us leading the way, you would never find the entrance."
"I only want the ancient plant we need; the rest of the harvest is yours. I'm willing to accept this loss."
Li Shuwen toyed with the warm, smooth life vessel, a deep blue light flowing between his fingers: "When did you originally plan to set off?"
The big-nosed young man smiled wryly: "It's today. The activated Life Jar is itself the key to unlocking the gates of the ruins."
Cynthia asked with interest, "Is that ancient ruin related to Xerneas?"
Unable to explore the Pokémon in the Sinnoh mythology, Cynthia decides to explore the Pokémon in the Kalos mythology.