"Human!"
The next moment, the Gyarados' roar echoed in Gu Yuan's mind. Gu Yuan did not shrink back, staring directly at the Gyarados, waiting for its emotions to calm down.
Perhaps influenced by Gu Yuan, the Gyarados' roar gradually subsided.
"Human, if you hadn't constantly captured and slaughtered our offspring, how could we possibly have launched an attack!"
"The humans we killed are but a drop in the ocean compared to our people who have died or been captured!"
As it spoke, the Gyarados couldn't help but roar again, the hatred in its eyes growing deeper. From this, Gu Yuan could guess what had happened. In fact, at the small town near the dock, Gu Yuan had already felt something was wrong; the number of Magikarp was simply too big. Logically, even if the capture of Pokémon like Magikarp was unrestricted, there should at least be a quota.
However, the League chose to ignore it, and profit blinded the eyes of the fishermen. This was not something Gu Yuan could change alone. Taking out his communicator, he reported the incident to Agatha. What happened next depended on her decision. However, Gu Yuan knew clearly that if this continued, Leader Rank or even Elite Rank Gyarados would launch an attack sooner or later. After all, the ocean was too vast; its area was simply incomparable to the land, and no one knew what caliber of Pokémon might be hiding there. With the League's current exploration capabilities, it was not enough to understand the entire ocean's scope.
"I have reported this matter to our high-level officials, who are the equivalent of the strong ones in your swarm. As for how to handle it, I am powerless."
"I have removed the restraint of the Poké Ball for you. You are free to leave at any time, but remember, it is best not to attack humans. There are far more powerful humans than you can imagine."
Gu Yuan took out a bottle of medicine, tossed it into the Gyarados's large mouth, and then released it. Since he had figured out the hidden reason behind the event, the Gyarados no longer held any value for Gu Yuan. Perhaps touched by the Gyarados's words, Gu Yuan chose to grant it freedom.
This time, the Gyarados did not roar. Instead, it looked at Gu Yuan calmly, as if to engrave his image in its mind. Soon, the effect of the medicine restored its stamina, and it turned and drilled into the sea, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Watching the Gyarados depart, Gu Yuan finally went to the room he had booked in advance. To prepare well for the battle the next day, Gu Yuan decided to treat himself to a hot spring bath.
Out in the ocean, fishing boats sailed out as usual, though their main target remained the Magikarp. Evidently, even though Nori had reported the Gyarados attack, it had failed to attract attention. The fishermen who had been attacked also failed to sound the alarm for these people.
These fishermen had good luck. In a short while, they had a decent haul. As the net was pulled in, there were many types of fish inside, but even more were lively, jumping Magikarp. The sight of the haul brought smiles to their faces. Amidst the laughter, they began to process the catch.
With so many Magikarp, there were inevitably some that tried to resist. Unfortunately, their attacks held little power, even against an ordinary person. But hearing his companions' laughter, one man seemed to feel insulted and immediately ordered his Pokémon to counterattack. Sensing its Trainer's anger, the Pokémon's force became heavier, and the Magikarp was sent flying backward, getting critically injured, and seemingly on the verge of dying.
A nearby fisherman picked it up, and seeing it was beyond saving, tossed it directly into the sea. Compared to other Pokémon, Magikarp didn't even have much meat. Once dead, it had no value at all. Since Magikarp were so numerous, no one felt bad about a few dying.
Falling into the sea, the Magikarp had not yet died, but instead stared venomously at the fishing boat. It was difficult to imagine a usually foolish and naive Magikarp displaying such an expression. Unfortunately, no matter how much hatred it felt, as a Magikarp, it lacked the ability to seek revenge.
In the depths of the unseen world, a power seemed to be summoned, coiling around the Magikarp's body. Following this, the Magikarp's power began to surge wildly, and the light of evolution emerged, enveloping its body. Within the white light, the Magikarp's physique began to change.
The evolution finished, but instead of the expected roar, the Gyarados closed its eyes. On the vast sea surface, the power of resentment was endless, constantly flowing into this Gyarados, causing it to slowly close its eyes. Its body sank, but its power continued to increase.
Gradually, the sun set in the west. The fishermen, with their full haul, sailed back to port. Little did they know that their greed had provoked the resentment of nature. A wicked dragon was already lurking in the sea, waiting for the day to make them pay a bloody price!
The next morning, everything was as usual. On Cinnabar Island, Gu Yuan had Charizard and the others begin training. The intensity was low, mainly to warm up for the battle in the afternoon.
To be honest, Cinnabar Island was famous for its hot spring inns, and the only source of entertainment was the hot spring inns. Although there were performers that could be hired, like the ones Gary Oak would hire, Gu Yuan had no interest in such things. He was more concerned with the practical applications of his psychic power, preferring to continue cultivating it.
Since breaking through to Beginner Advanced, Gu Yuan had increasingly understood the power of a Psychic. His goal wasn't high, only to break through to Intermediate Rank. At that point, with Gastly's close protection and Teleport, his survival skills would be maximized.
In the afternoon, Gu Yuan entered the Cinnabar Gym as soon as it opened, continuing to cultivate in the waiting room. Perhaps due to the Gym Leader Blaine's overly enthusiastic nature, the challengers' battles were extremely fast. Gu Yuan felt as if he had just entered his cultivation state when it was already his turn to battle.
"Ohoho, another young challenger has arrived."
"You should know the rules well: the side whose Pokémon are all defeated first loses. As the Gym Leader, I am not allowed to switch Pokémon."
"Now, let the battle begin!"
Blaine spoke enthusiastically as soon as they met and released his first Pokémon. Because the Cinnabar Gym's battlefield was set over lava, the temperature was extremely high, essentially creating a hidden Sunny Day, which was most suitable for a Fire-type Trainer like Blaine.
After a flash of white light, Blaine's first Pokémon, Rapidash, was released. The system's detection function was activated: this Rapidash's ability was Flash Fire. If any challenger chose a Fire-type Pokémon, it would be thoroughly suppressed by this Rapidash.
"Go, Sylveon, use Misty Terrain!"
"Rapidash, use Flamethrower!"
The commands from both sides rang out. However, Gu Yuan had not intended for Sylveon to fight until the very end from the start.