Chapter 971: Return to Poni Island

The ocean is full of waves, and occasionally you can see one or two carp kings or molar fish jumping out of the water.

If your eyesight is good enough, you can even barely see the small black dots moving in the distance.

They were a group of Lapras (dragon riders) that lived around the Alola Sea. Unlike other areas where dragon riders were extremely rare, perhaps due to Alola's geographical environment and different culture, the Lapras here could be described as being in large numbers.

"Leo Leo? (So where are we going next?)"

Riolu, who was clinging to the railing and shaking his two little paws off the ground, was also a little curious.

So now we have to fight as Jing promised before!

However, Lin Jing was lying on the beach chair, sipping the lemon tea at her lips and answered leisurely.

"Don't worry, we're going to Poni Island, the neighbor of Melemele Island.

There is something going on over there, after it is resolved I will take you to other areas and let you have fun fighting there."

"Leo Leo..."

Hearing this, Riolu also lost interest. Looking at the island in the distance that was getting bigger and bigger in his eyes, he jumped down from the fence, fiddled with Lin Jing's backpack in two steps, buckled the four wristbands on his wrists, and started to work vigorously.

Lin Jing also felt helpless when looking at Riolu's actions.

"This guy is really... Can't he relax a little now that he's in Alola..."

"Leo Leo! (Don't even think about being lazy, you're not allowed to ride on my senior after getting off the boat, run with me!)"

"...Yes, my fitness trainer."

......

three hours later

Lin Jing was sweating profusely after running for who knows how long on a rugged rocky road.

However, Riolu, who was leading the group in front of him, still looked full of energy. Even when he looked back at Lin Jing, he took small steps on the spot.

"Leo Leo. (Hurry up and stand up. It's not time yet. If you keep going like this, the sun will set.)"

Lin Jing dragged his tired body and gritted his teeth at Riolu's remarks that it was easy for him to talk while standing.

"I'm not as energetic as you. I've been running with you for almost an hour. To be honest, I'm much stronger than when I started."

"Leo Leo~Leo Leo~ (Tsk, it's because you've been slacking off lately. You often asked us to play with those two guys after training. Don't think I don't know what you were up to~

And how come Xiaozhi, who also has a powerful waveguide, is so much stronger than you~)"

Hearing this, Lin Jing's already sweaty face twitched. He felt it was outrageous when he talked about this.

“Don’t compare me to that non-human!

I'm just an ordinary weak human being, okay?"

Although Riolu deliberately slowed down, Xiaozhi was able to keep up with Riolu's speed and rhythm and ran in the forest for almost an hour.

Even though Xiaozhi's ending was like a dried fish, Riolu's speed at that time was not just a human's (Lin Jing's level) jog like it is now...

After all, it's too outrageous to compare his physique with that of a super real rookie.

"Leo Leo! (That's why you need to practice more. Look at how humans who are much younger than you are much stronger than you!)"

"Yes, yes, I'm running now. Please let me rest for a while."

"Kafin~ (You are finally here~)"

"Leo! (Who!)"

While Lin Jing was still arguing with Riolu, an unfamiliar voice interrupted. The next moment, Riolu, who was still arguing with Lin Jing, was standing in front of Lin Jing, facing the direction where the voice came from.

Coming towards us was a strange Pokémon that looked a bit like a spiny shell hiding in a purple shell.

The black ears that served as waveguide sensors immediately stood up, and blue waves emanated from Riolu's body.

The next moment, Riolu's red pupils suddenly dilated, and his expression became even more tense.

It had never felt such powerful waves and strength from the opponent that it had never felt before.

"Leo! (Jing, let everyone out and run!)"

As soon as Riolu finished saying this, he felt his forehead being rubbed by a familiar hand, and Lin Jing directly hugged it in his arms and even grabbed its paws to greet it.

"Alola, long time no see Tapu Finfin.

By the way, let me introduce you to my new partner, Riolu."

While Riolu was looking confused, Lin Jing had already pulled it by the claws and was swinging it towards the terrifying opponent in front of it.

And Tapu Fin-Fin also nodded slightly as if in return.

He was also looking at Lin Jing and Riolu who was being held in front of him.

"Kafin~ (Riolu is the most suitable partner for you, and it seems that you two have a good relationship~)"

"Hehe, thank you for the compliment~"

"Leo... (This guy...)"

Unlike Lin Jing, Riolu is now a little helpless, although he doesn't know why Lin Jing knows this very powerful Pokémon which makes it feel very comfortable after careful sensing.

But there is only one thing that is clearer now.

wow~

That is, this guy is taking this opportunity to hug me again and pinch its paw pads.

He still won't let go even after I've said hello! This damn fur lover! (▼ヘ▼#)

As if sensing Riolu's unhappy mood at the moment, Lin Jing quickly put Riolu down from his arms, but before doing so he rubbed the top of Riolu's head, making the hair that he had specially groomed for Riolu extremely messy.

Riolu also secretly stepped on the instep of Lin Jing, but Lin Jing, who had some experience in managing his facial expressions, did not reveal any flaws on the surface. Instead, he looked forward seriously.

"Kafin~ (Although I didn't expect you to come so late, please follow me~)"

I don’t know if he doesn’t care about the little actions between Lin Jing and Riolu or if he’s used to someone’s actions because he’s seen Lin Jing before.

In short, it seems that Tapu Finfin doesn't care about these things.

Without waiting for Lin Jing to answer, he flew out.

Looking at Tapu Fin-Fin who was talking to himself and slowly flying away, Riolu, with the blue light still coming out from behind his forehead, glanced at Lin Jing.

[Who on earth is this guy? ]

[I'll explain it to you later. Just remember not to damage the environment or harm the Pokémon. Now just hurry up and catch up.]

After saying that, Lin Jing took the lead and chased in the direction of Tapu Fin-Fin.

"Leo! (Wait for me!)"

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