Pokémon: From Magikarp

The dense forest seemed even deeper and more mysterious under the moonlight, with spreading vines and dead branches intertwined, facing the visitors with bared fangs and claws.

Lin Shi walked carefully along the stream, looking around from time to time, listening vigilantly to the faint sounds coming from the depths of the forest.

Having walked along the river for some time, Lin Shi found himself slowly approaching the central area of ​​the Baishui Forest.

Along the way, the number of Magikarp in the river not only did not decrease, but became increasingly dense.

Lin Shi had never heard of this phenomenon, but it was normal. After all, a normal person would not stay up late in the forest to observe the number of Magikarp in the water in the dark.

Lin Shi allowed Magikarp to join the Magikarp army, of course, it was not a rash decision. He felt that since a Pokémon as insignificant as Magikarp could rush forward in such a continuous stream, there must be something very important to them at the destination.

Perhaps the opportunity for evolution that Magikarp has been waiting for is among them.

Moreover, Magikarp's attitude is also very different. As its trainer, Lin Shi knows better than anyone how lazy it is. It usually makes no requests and spends most of its time quietly staying in the water thinking about life.

But this time it showed an unprecedented strong desire. It was eager to reach the finish line together with these Magikarp.

Because of the evolutionary requirements of Magikarp, which require strong emotional fluctuations, Lin Shi has always been very concerned about Magikarp's emotional changes, but this is the first time he has seen such strong emotional fluctuations in Magikarp.

Lin Shi had a hunch that this time, he might be able to see a glimmer of hope for Magikarp's evolution.

"Wow..."

The sound of the stream hitting the stone bank was heard, and countless red and yellow carp kingfish swam upstream. In the moonlight, the stream looked like an exquisite silk ribbon with a reddish white color.

"Boom."

Gradually the sound began to change, and Lin heard the roar of water rushing down from a great height, falling into the pool or hitting the boulders.

It's a waterfall!

I saw a waterfall rushing down from a height on a rock wall. The water fell like a silver curtain. The waterfall was about twenty meters high, and the water rushed down like a galloping horse. The splashing water sparkled brightly under the moonlight.

Lin Shi instantly understood that this was the destination of this trip, because he saw one carp after another jumping out of the water against the current and jumping towards the waterfall, falling down in mid-air due to gravity, then jumping again and falling again...

At first, Lin Shi didn't understand what they wanted to do. Gradually, he understood that these Magikarp seemed to want to jump over the waterfall!

But how is this possible? This waterfall is at least 20 meters high, but most Magikarp can't jump more than two meters. Only a very small number of them can jump three or four meters. It is simply wishful thinking to want to jump over the waterfall.

So what is this? A leap forward?

Lin Shi couldn't help but think of the legend he had heard in his previous life. It was said that there was a Dragon Gate in the Yellow River. As long as a carp could jump over the Dragon Gate, it could transform into a dragon.

The design that Magikarp can evolve into Gyarados is probably also inspired by this legend.

"so……"

"Can I evolve into a Gyarados by jumping over there?"

Lin Shi muttered thoughtfully.

Watching the carp kings jumping onto the waterfall one after another.

Lin Shi felt that it was not impossible. The evolution of Magikarp required drastic emotional fluctuations. In addition to anger, the firm desire to jump over the waterfall, the extreme joy of jumping over it, and the extreme reluctance or sadness of not being able to jump over it could all meet the conditions for the evolution of Magikarp.

So, is this a spontaneous behavior of Magikarp to promote its own evolution?

The world is too big, and Pokémon have only been around for too short a time. Although we have gained a certain understanding of many Pokémon with the development of technology in modern times, it is still far from enough.

"puff."

A golden Magikarp that was obviously much larger than the other Magikarps jumped out of the water and rushed towards the waterfall quickly.

This was naturally Lin Shi's Magikarp. Although it had already jumped higher than most Magikarp, it could only barely reach the level of about 5 meters. If it wanted to jump over the waterfall that was almost 20 meters long, Arceus would have to give it a new body...

"Clap."

The Magikarp fell back into the water, relaxed, and then continued to leap towards the waterfall.

Once, twice, three times... ten times.

Magikarp kept trying.

At first, Lin Shi thought it was interesting. After all, it was not easy to see a scene of thousands of fish facing the sky. But the novelty soon wore off. Apart from jumping up and falling down, there was no innovation in the leap over the waterfall.

If this continues, no one will be able to jump over.

And Lin Shi felt that the jumping of these carp kings was a bit hypnotic...

……

The next morning, Lin Shi walked out of the tent feeling refreshed.

"Did they jump like this all night long?" Even when I was sleeping last night next to the waterfall, I could hear the crackling sound of falling water.

Rubbing his eyes, Lin Shi looked towards the water.

"What's that golden thing floating on the water? It looks familiar."

I saw a golden object floating on the water surface under the waterfall.

The next moment, his eyes widened.

"Fuck, that can't be my Magikarp."

Lin Shi ran over quickly and saw the Magikarp floating along the current with its body lying on its side, staring at the sky with lifeless eyes.

He took a closer look and saw that the man's eyes were not dull, but rolled back due to tiredness...

"Old Carp, why bother? If you can't jump up, just take a rest. How can you pay your car loan and mortgage if you are exhausted? How can you repay your trainer's kindness in raising you..."

After all the hard work, Magikarp finally regained some spirits. Lin Shi planned to give it some spiritual chicken soup.

"puff."

The Magikarp turned over in the water, belly up, staring at the mighty waterfall.

"You really want to jump on it?"

Lin Shi looked at the Magikarp and decided to have a talk with it.

Magikarp ignored Lin Shi.

"Old Carp, you can change your mindset and stop being influenced by your fellow tribesmen. You should know that your trainer, I, tamed you not just for this skin."

Magikarp turned sideways, with some confusion in his eyes.

"Of course I value your inner qualities more than your appearance." Lin Shi patted Magikarp's scales and talked freely.

"I watched you for a long time when you were dancing last night."

"Why do you want to fight the waterfall with only physical strength like your fellow tribesmen?"

"puff?"

"Alas, all my efforts in educating you have gone to waste."

Lin Shi shook his head and continued.

"Think about it. Before you jump, you can use the Tide Whirl skill to create a whirlpool to provide you with power, and then use the Impact skill as a jump to rush out of the whirlpool."

"When you are in mid-air and can't move forward, you use the tornado to create air currents under you to push you forward..."

"puff!"

The Magikarp straightened its body and looked at Lin Shi.

"What's that look in your face?"

"Um, are you trying to tell me why I didn't tell you these things last night?"

"You didn't ask, did you?"

The Magikarp jumped out of the water, causing waves, obviously not agreeing with this answer.

"Alright, alright. Although your jumping yesterday was not very effective, you may not have noticed that continuous jumping has made your body much stronger. The litchi fruit you ate last night has already consumed a large part of it."

Lin Shi smiled. He had been planning to say it at the beginning last night, but when he saw Magikarp leaping up with determination and his body gradually getting stronger because of Zhiliguo, Lin Shi chose to keep his mouth shut.

Let it fight for one night...

……