chsdbacks Chapter 221 The Pheasant's Sliding Knee; Changes in Beishang Township
Chapter 221 The Pheasant's Sliding Knee; Changes in Beishang Township
Chapter 221 The Pheasant's Sliding Knee; Changes in Beishang Township
[Brother Zeshu, are you really going to Beishang Township?! You're going to be the team leader for both of our colleges? That's amazing!]
[We'll see the Evil Spirit again!]
[As for this... although he didn't say it, I know he's really looking forward to it!]
After replying to Danyu, Zeshu smiled, poked the orange cheek of the Egui sitting next to him in the cafe, happily crossing his legs, and said, "Egui is very popular now!"
"Bonito?"
Ergui tilted his head.
"Do you still remember Wu Li and Dan Yu?"
"Bonnie!"
After thinking for a moment, the evil spirit remembered something after being reminded by Ze Shu: they were the descendants of the kind craftsman uncle who made the mask for it, and they had kept the secret that "the evil spirit is not an evil ghost".
As for Danyu and the Wuli siblings themselves...:
To be honest, back in Beishang Township, Ergui had only seen them once, or maybe twice; Ergui himself wasn't quite sure.
Not very familiar with each other.
"But they helped the evil spirits a lot."
If you browse the Pokémon world internet now and search for the term "Evil Spirits," in terms of influence, besides the recently popular "Evil Spirits Paradise" in Kitakami Township, there are two bloggers named "Blueberry Demon" and "Dan Yu Yu Yu Yu."
They released numerous videos and columns about the evil spirits, specifically introducing the situation of "evil spirits" in the northern countryside, as well as a story that is completely opposite to "Tao Dailang and his three subordinates and the evil spirits".
It has a high number of views and plays, and its influence on the internet is also considerable.
Many of the comments below express resentment towards the fate of the Evil Spirits and interest in the newly built Evil Spirits Paradise.
They helped attract a significant number of visitors to Kita-go Township, a small area nestled between the Unova and Sinnoh regions.
This also gradually brought the reputation of the Egui, which should have been confined to a corner of Beishang Township, to the public. Nowadays, people who surf the Internet a lot may not recognize the name and appearance of the Egui, but at least they have a basic impression and understanding of it.
In particular, "Blueberry's Demon" contributed a lot, releasing new content almost every day.
Ze Shu had no idea why Wu Li was so inspired.
He had read Uriel's article, which described Urquid as a wise, brave, and powerful Pokémon who was unafraid of darkness, loneliness, and gossip.
If this continues...
My own man-made "legendary" Pokémon?!
Just like Arcanine, which is also advertised as a "legendary Pokémon". However, there are many Arcanines, and people often see them as Officer Jenny's partner, so they don't quite qualify as "legendary". But the low-key Urgot is indeed a member of the "legendary" group.
It's no wonder that Uri is such a big fan of "Demons," her promotional efforts are so effective.
"Bonnie!"
Although Ergui didn't quite understand, it believed Ze Shu's words. Since Ze Shu said that Wu Li and Dan Yu had helped it a lot, then when it met them again, well, it would prepare a very, very big gift!
What kind of gift should I prepare?
for example....
After much contemplation, Egui finally arrived at an answer.
"Bonnie!"
For example, its collection of Ze Shu's personal clothing!
Zeqi: "???"
How come he didn't notice that Egui had this hobby?!
Seeing Ze Shu's strange expression, E Gui looked puzzled, as if wondering what the problem was. Ze Shu's personal clothing was something it slept with every night, something very precious to it, and it was very reluctant to give it away!
"No, that won't do. Think of another one."
Ze Shu said decisively.
The "Northern Countryside Summer Camp" jointly organized by Blueberry Academy and Orange Academy does indeed exist.
The team leaders are one teacher from Blueberry Academy and one teacher from Orange Academy.
At Orange Academy, there's Ze Shu's old friend Lei He. Because of Bei Shang Township's online fame, it's said that this history teacher can explain the history of Bei Shang Township.
And the teachers leading the team at Blueberry Academy.
Ze Shu seems to have heard that her name is... Bai Leiya?
This descendant of the authors of the Book of Vermilion and the Book of Purple seems to be researching and yearning to find the so-called "Blue Disc".
Unfortunately, Ze Shu had seen the "Blue Disc" not long ago, and because of this, Sector Zero is temporarily closed to outsiders. The two doctors are focused on their research, and it seems that Professor Bai Leiya will not be able to achieve what she desires in the short term.
Ze Shu was not originally among the teachers selected to lead the "Kitakami Township Summer Camp," since Principal Clavel knew of Ze Shu's desire to "not work overtime."
But Clavel didn't expect that Ze Shu would actually volunteer to be the team leader.
"It would be so great if you could go, Mr. Sawaki!"
"I've heard that although Beishang Township is a tourist attraction, it also has its share of dangers."
"Leaving aside the 'Ghost Mountain' where the 'demon' has been proven to be brave, there's also the perpetual forest where terrifying legends have been passed down,"
Hell Valley is a place where students could easily find themselves in danger if they're not careful. I hope Mr. Sawaki will be extra careful.
Clavel took Ze Shu's hand and gave him detailed instructions, handing him a document he had compiled overnight, which contained the dangerous locations and precautions he had mentioned.
It's clear that he's a principal who cares a lot about his students; he's made so many thorough preparations even for a summer camp.
Ze Shu smiled and said, "Yes, I will."
As an investor, he also wanted to take Ergui back to see the construction progress of "Ergui Paradise".
Moreover.
There was something else that compelled him to go to Beishang Township...
So, after Xiao Lan took the Crystal Flower from the Crystal Tree planted in front of the coffee shop; and after Xi Jiana fought another battle with Roaring Moon on the beach, but neither of them was convinced, they said "Ceasefire, ceasefire".
They arrived in Beishang Township with the students from Orange Academy.
"——"
"Although it's in the suburbs, it's just a typical rural landscape, but once you enter the Green Town here, it's completely different!"
It doesn't feel like a town at all! It feels more like a tourist area in a big city!
"Was it always like this?!"
"No! I know! In the blogger 'Blueberry's Demon's' article, it says that the original Kitakami Township was a desolate rural town, and even Miss Joey lived in a dilapidated shack to treat everyone."
"Things only changed when the 'Ghost' and the 'Train who exonerated the Ghost and gained its approval' arrived in Kitakami Township. The establishment of 'Ghost Paradise' attracted considerable investment even before it opened."
"Look, that's the Pokémon Center, which is still under construction. This is the completed Friendship Shop, and what's this...? What's this... Kichiriki's Pheromone Shop?!"
"All these changes are because of the evil spirits that were previously despised by the people of Kitakami Township!"
"but."
"We've said so much, but I still have this feeling of déjà vu about this 'evil spirit'..."
The students eagerly discussed and expressed their feelings.
Among them, two or three students kept stealing glances at Ze Shu and E Gui, who was holding Ze Shu's hand, their sense of déjà vu growing stronger.
Then, Ze Shu led Er Gui into the "Kiji Chicken Pheromone Shop".
The shop owner, Jizhiji, who usually appeared haughty and welcoming, saw them.
I almost did a knee slide.
He knelt down directly in front of Ze Shu.
The students, who had just finished eating at the haughty pheromone store manager's place, were completely dumbfounded.
"Didn't I tell you to be an employee of the Evil Paradise? Why did you open a shop here on your own?" Ze Shu looked around the shop and asked Ji Zhiji in confusion, "And, a pheromone shop? What does this sell?"
"Chirp, chirp!" The pheasant's beautiful face was full of injustice. "Chirp, chirp!"
It wants to be an employee too!
But...
There are no seats available!
Everyone says that the employees at the Evil Paradise have good benefits and high pay, except that the work is a bit tough.
It's practically the job with the best benefits in the northern countryside!
Therefore, most fruit farmers in Beishang Township are too lazy to even harvest apples, and chefs even abandon their own jobs to apply for this profession.
Those positions are all full!
If these three treasures forcibly occupy these jobs, they may even be despised and disgusted by the residents of Beishang Township who used to admire and worship them!
And it is the pheasant.
Given the current situation, all we can do is open a small shop on the edge of this amusement park!
It is neither as good as a dog for hard labor, able to work non-stop all day;
It also doesn't have that annoying, punchable look of the ape, which would be a punching bag under the Evil Statue, allowing tourists to throw stones at it and generate revenue for the park.
Well, perhaps it's because the Wish-Granting Ape is too useless; it can't handle any other tasks, and it can't even imitate the Jiji Chicken's shop opening. It can only be used as a punching bag. If the Jiji Chicken can't open this shop, it might also become a punching bag under the Evil Statue.
"this...."
Hearing the chicken's pitiful complaints, Ze Shu was also stunned by this magical phenomenon. Since investing in and participating in the design of the Evil Paradise, he had not paid attention to it anymore, except that the president of Kitakami Township would occasionally report to him.
These reports mostly showed that the people of Beishang Township were very enthusiastic and eager to help with the construction of the Evil Paradise.
But unexpectedly...
Why are they so enthusiastic?
"Chirp chirp!"
Then, the pheasant cautiously tried to take credit from Sawaki.
The "pheromones" sold in this "pheromone shop" are, simply put, perfumes—fragrances that have the ability to influence emotions and make people happy.
Visitors will immediately sense this rare and joyful atmosphere upon arriving at Beishang Township Amusement Park.
Under the influence of this perfume.
Even the pebbles that tourists throw at the monkey statue are thrown with extra force!
They also knew that they couldn't find such an experience anywhere else, and that their pleasant mood would definitely leave a deeper impression of the amusement park.
They gradually developed into repeat customers.
"Chirp chirp!"
Moreover, its pheromone perfumes sell incredibly well!
We'll split the profits 50/50!
Ji Zhiji forced a fawning smile and pretended to take money. He divided the money in the cash register into ten portions and took out five of them.
Ze Shu said with amusement, "How come I'm only on the fifth floor?"
Although he didn't care about the money, this Jizhi Chicken was a "sinner" who had bullied Egui. They had agreed that Jizhi Chicken would work for him for free for a hundred years. Now, Jizhi Chicken was opening its own shop and even wanted to split the business 50/50. Wasn't this just fooling him and treating him like a fool?
Ergui also raised his thorny vine club with a fierce air and shouted in a serious manner.
"Bonnie!"
Don't treat Ze Shu like an idiot!
Upon hearing this, the pheasant trembled in fright, shook its head, and reluctantly took out two more coins.
Ze Shu maintained his smile and said, "Only seven floors?"
With one certificate in hand, the pheasant, still holding the money, reached into the cash register and took out another item. But then, seeing that Ze Shu behind it remained unmoved, it hesitated for a moment, gritted its teeth, and decisively took out another item.
Now, its cash register only has one unit of cash left.
"Chirp...chirp..."
With a pleading look in his eyes, Jiji handed the nine portions of money to Zeshu with trembling hands.
Although it's heartbreaking, it doesn't require any cost to produce pheromones; perhaps the biggest cost is just the bottle for storing the pheromones, so it can still make a profit.
"That's quite a lot," Ze Shu sighed.
The money I handed over for this pheasant was a whopping 70,000 Alliance Coins, and this shop had only been open for a little over a month. This business must have been quite profitable.
"Alright, I'll let you off this time. This money will be used for the construction of the Evil Paradise—well, maybe for the medical expenses of the Wish-Growing Ape, or maybe for the food expenses of the Gou Zan Dog."
"Chirp, chirp!"
Since the day the Evil Wonderland was built, it has been open for more than a month and tourists have been flocking to it. This has made the "Covering Face Festival" in Beishang Township no longer open only on a few special holidays, but open all day long, and it is very lively. After all, it's about making money.
Vendors on both sides of the street enthusiastically called out their wares, and the aromas of various snacks such as candied apples, barbecue, and fried noodles filled the air.
"Boo-boo!"
As Ze Shu led her hand along the road, E Gui was still somewhat dazed.
Just now, while walking on the road, this "evil spirit" was recognized by the local residents. But instead of being greeted with brooms and sticks as usual, it was greeted warmly and praised by the children, whose views had been changed.
The people in Beishang Township no longer reject it.
Egui Peng was somewhat incredulous. How could things have changed so much in just over six months? For the past few hundred years, they had all been extremely hostile towards it, attacking it whenever they saw it!
"Bonito?"
"That's... the power of self-interest."
Ze Shu gave a simple reply to Er Gui.
Beishang Township is a rural town primarily focused on tourism. Apart from the meager income from selling apples, tourism revenue accounts for the vast majority of its income and is the main source of livelihood for the local residents.
The birth of the "Evil Wonderland" directly linked the "business" of the community members with the symbolic image of "Evil Wonderland," resulting in a higher standard of living and an increase in income many times over.
It can be said that the current residents of Beishang Township rely on "misfortune" to survive.
Although they may still harbor the same aversion and fear towards the evil spirits as in the old days, driven by self-interest, they will no longer beat the evil spirits as they used to, but instead put on a mask of "passion".
That's enough.
Sawaki didn't hold out much hope for what this generation of Kitakami villagers thought, as the deeply ingrained beliefs that had accompanied them growing up were not so easy to change.
However, in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and worship for the supernatural, such as in Meibei Shangxiang.
When this generation of Beishangxiang commune members dies.
Then the next generation, or the next two generations, of the residents of Beishang Township will probably have a much different view of the supernatural...
They may even feel guilty because of their ancestors' actions and the accusations online. This past history may fade away, but it is still a shameful history etched in Beishang Township.
This is what Zeshu did and thought about.
"Does the evil spirit like this atmosphere?"
"Bo-Bo-Ni?"
Ergui tilted his head.
It wouldn't be accurate to say it likes it, because... it can sense that the people here are all "enthusiastic," but it knows that's not genuine.
"How about we make a promise to come back here again in a few decades or even a few centuries, okay?"
"Bonnie!!"
Ergui jumped up happily.
It's a promise!!
I can stay with Ze Shu for decades or even centuries!
And amidst the lively masked-face festival.
"We've finally found you! Your Majesty! Are you alright? Why did you run out on your own...?" Two girls asked breathlessly, their faces flushed with worry. Beside them, or rather, Liang, were several people dressed in thick, silver-white uniforms.
"I...I'm fine, sister."
The boy, known as "King," has long green hair.
Amidst the bustling masked festival, it felt distant, desolate, and... somewhat bewildered.
He glanced at the person and Pokémon he had been watching during the Hidden Face Festival—especially the orange-faced Pokémon that the trainer, Bright, was holding and seemed unusually happy with—and a hint of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.
But finally, he dispelled his memories and concealed the bewilderment in his expression before speaking to his older and younger sisters beside him:
"Take me...back."
"Really, Your Highness, don't sneak out like this again. Your foster father will be angry. He says the people and things of the outside world will corrupt you!"
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