Pokémon: Join Team Rocket at the Beginning

Finally, after Yang Ming's repeated insistence, Miss Junsha agreed to let him go.

Of course, for his protection, Yang Ming was placed in the middle of the team, walking side by side with the bard Victor.

This is exactly what Yang Ming wants. He has not yet revealed his true strength. In the eyes of others, he is just a "boss who sells energy cubes." This identity is more suitable for hiding himself.

When everyone walked out of the cave, the scene before them was beyond everyone's expectations.

Everyone thought that there must be ferocious wild Pokémon outside the Alufu ruins, but what they saw was only a peaceful meadow and a lonely stone chamber in the distance.

Everyone was shocked and confused when they saw this scene. After a while, it was the owner of the Hinoki Museum, A Bi, who took the lead.

"Come out, Butterfree, use Sweet Aura!"

A butterfly Pokémon with black and white patterned wings flew out, and then a charming fragrance emanated from its body.

Sweet Breath, this skill will attract wild Pokémon hiding in the dark.

However, no matter how Butterfree sprayed its sweet scent, the bush remained silent, and no wild Pokémon appeared.

"It seems that this area is safe and there are no wild Pokémon living there." A Bi said with relief.

The others were relieved after hearing this.

Yang Ming was even more confused. He had read the investigation report and knew that the former station chief and his investigation team disappeared in this area. Since there was no danger in this area, how did the investigation team disappear?

"Wait, come and look here." At this moment, Kikyo Gym Leader Asuka made a new discovery in the grass.

"This is the feces of a bird Pokémon," Asu pointed to a pool of dried animal excrement on the grass and said, "As you all know, our Kikyo Gym specializes in flying-type Pokémon, so we are very familiar with the feces of bird Pokémon."

"And here, there is a bird's nest on this tree. It seems to have been abandoned not long ago." The person who spoke was named Kuangfeng, a male trainer among the "Wind and Rain Twin Meteors".

More and more discoveries made everyone feel sad. It was obvious that Pokémon had lived in this area before, but they were driven away for some reason.

So what could drive them away? A powerful wild Pokémon, or an organized group of trainers?

"No matter what, we must go to the Alufu ruins. Those children are waiting for us to rescue them." At the critical moment, it was Miss Junsha who encouraged everyone.

"Yeah, we haven't seen each other's true appearance yet, so there's no need to scare ourselves." A Bi also agreed.

Yang Ming had the same thought in his mind.

The team on his side is already quite strong. Even if they encounter groups of powerful wild Pokémon, they can still defeat them. To defeat such a group of people, the opponent must have at least a quasi-king-level trainer to support them.

But would a quasi-king-level trainer, as a great figure at the level of a local lord, be so idle as to guard the Alufu ruins? This was obviously impossible.

Thinking of this, Yang Ming felt that this exploration of the Alufu ruins should not be a big problem, and even if there were some dangers, they could be resolved safely in the end.

Everyone cheered up and continued to move forward. At this time, the area outside the ruins had been investigated by everyone, and no discoveries were made. The only thing left was the stone chamber.

"It seems that we can only investigate that room." Junsha took the lead and pushed open the stone door.

The stone door was slowly opened, and some dust fell down with a rustling sound, choking everyone and causing them to step back. Fortunately, when the dust cleared, a small room appeared before everyone. There was nothing in the room except a stone table, and there were no wild Pokémon lurking.

After confirming again and again that there was no danger in the stone chamber, everyone went in one after another and carefully investigated the stone chamber.

"Hey, there seem to be some strange words written on this wall." The woman named "Zhouyu" in the Wind and Rain Double Meteor asked.

"This is an ancient text from 1,500 years ago. There are similar texts on the stone walls of the Alufu ruins on the other side of our Kikyo City." Asu explained.

Of course, what attracted everyone's attention most was the stone table in the center of the stone chamber. In the center of the stone table were some stone slabs carved with strange patterns.

"According to the relevant research on the Alufu ruins in our Kikyo City, these stone slabs can be pieced together to form a complete painting." Asu explained. As the gym leader of Kikyo City, he knew relatively more about this aspect.

"So what happens when the puzzle is completed?" Kuangfeng asked eagerly.

"According to my father's old friend, a doctor who is in charge of the research work on the Alufu ruins, when the puzzle is completed, the mechanism inside the stone chamber will be opened, and the passage leading to the interior of the ruins will appear before our eyes."

After listening to Asu's explanation, everyone became enthusiastic about completing the puzzle. They gathered around the stone table and took turns piecing together the stone slabs, trying to open the secret passage leading to the interior of the ruins.

Yang Ming did not get involved in this matter. At this moment, he observed the narrow stone chamber in front of him, and a strange feeling arose in his heart. From the outside, this stone chamber is not small, why is the internal space so small? Could it be...

At this moment, the people responsible for splicing the stone slabs made a new breakthrough.

"I understand!" The boastful man Shui Jing slapped his forehead, "These stone tablets depict the mythical Pokémon that protects the entire Johto region - Ho-Oh!"

"Ah?" As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces showed a look of disbelief.

Even Yang Ming was surprised. No, brother, how can you tell that this is a painting of Phoenix King from such an abstract painting?

"Just watch, first like this, then like this..." Shui Jing said as he personally pieced the stone slabs together.

After a while, he had completed half of the puzzle. Although the painting was very abstract, one could indeed vaguely see the wings of the Phoenix King.

"Awesome, brother. You can even put together such an abstract painting!" Yang Ming couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

"Haha, no, no, I just have some knowledge of the myths and legends of the Johto area..." Shuijing scratched his head embarrassedly.

Finally, with Shui Jing's efforts, everyone successfully completed the puzzle. With a vibration in the stone chamber, a secret door appeared in front of everyone.

"Okay, we can go in."

Just as everyone was about to enter the secret door, Yang Ming stopped them.

"Wait a minute, there is more than one secret door here," Yang Ming said calmly, "Rather than going in directly, I think we should find another secret door first before making a decision."