Pokémon Showdown: Silver Peak

The sun-drenched blue sea is rippling with gentle ripples, and the sea breeze is gentle and refreshing. Today, Xiaozhi and the three of them traveled freely among the Orange Islands on a Chenglong.

"Ouch~!" The hugging dragon waved its small fleshy wings and flew happily around Chenglong. Pikachu, on the other hand, was riding on the Huglong, making cheerful cries from time to time, and seemed to be enjoying this wonderful journey.

The growth of the mini dragon is obvious. It can follow the pace of the dragon and swim freely in the ocean. Because of the guardianship of Kuailong, there will be almost no danger during the trip, so Xiaozhi can rest assured to let it exercise.

Occasionally, Xiaozhi and the others would see children using electromagnetic waves to electrocute fish in the sea. Although sometimes agate jellyfish would come to their door when they were enraged, they were always quickly killed.

"Hey, what do you think that is?" Xiao Jian cast his eyes toward the sea, and a floating glass bottle caught his attention.

Chenglong wisely picked up the bottle and handed it to Xiaozhi.

"Thank you, Chenglong." Xiaozhi took the glass bottle and found a letter inside.

"Is this a drift bottle?" Xiaoxia asked curiously.

"It should have been thrown into the sea by residents of a nearby island." Xiaozhi guessed.

"The letter mentions the 'Crystal Rock Snake', do you know?" Xiaozhi unfolded the letter and read: "Zhengmei from Panggan Island requests those with knowledge of the matter to share information about the Crystal Rock Snake."

"Crystal rock snake?" Xiaoxia looked confused.

"Does it refer to the big rock snake whose whole body is made of crystal?" Xiaojian guessed.

"Is there such a big rock snake?" Xiaoxia couldn't help but wonder.

"I'm not very sure either." Xiaojian shook his head, "I just heard that some people have seen it."

"In the heart of the vast ocean, that crystal rock snake is fascinating. I really want to conquer it." Xiaozhi nodded slightly, with firm eyes: "Chenglong, let's head to Penggan Island!"

The three of them set foot on the land of Penggan Island.

"Oh! What kind of mysterious island is this?" Xiaoxia looked at the bustling streets and couldn't help but marvel.

"This is the famous Panggan Island, which is famous for its exquisite glass crafts. Most of the residents on the island are craftsmen who make glass crafts, so it attracts countless tourists to visit." Xiao Jian introduced them.

"It's breathtaking!" They strolled along the street, admiring the surrounding scenery.

"Pika~" Pikachu leaned against the glass jar curiously, with an excited look on his face.

Xiaozhi joked: "Pikachu, these glass products are precious works of art. If you break them, you will have to pay for them."

Pikachu was stunned by what he said, and hid obediently at Ash's feet, as if to say: "I'm just watching, I don't intend to touch those treasures~"

Just as the three of them were intoxicated by the street scenery, a young man and a little girl with braids suddenly appeared in front of them. Why hasn't this store closed yet? "The young man's tone was aggressive.

Facing the young man's questioning, the little girl seemed a little at a loss. The young man continued to accuse: "If you have no goods for sale in your store, why continue to operate? Go and tell your brother that if you don't have real talent and learning, you should give up as soon as possible."

The little girl was speechless and had tears in her eyes. Seeing the little girl's tears, the young man softened his tone.

"Hey, don't bully the child!" Xiaozhi shouted, and he and his companions instantly came to the little girl and stopped the bad behavior.

"What on earth is going on?" Xiaozhi frowned and asked the young man.

"Did the child make any mistakes?" Xiaoxia also asked with concern.

"Who are you, her friends?" The young man saw Pikachu next to Xiaozhi, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes.

"We are just fair citizens passing by.

The young man complained: "If you are irrelevant people, I advise you to mind your own business. If you are next to a shop like this, the customers will be driven away." After saying that, he turned and left.

Xiaozhi turned around and asked the little girl with concern: "Little sister, are you okay?"

"I'm fine." The little girl nodded sensibly.

"Are you running this store alone?" Xiaoxia inquired curiously.

"No, the glass was made by my brother Ah Gong." The little girl shook her head and explained.

"I see." Xiaozhi and others understood that it turned out to be a shop run by a brother and sister.

"So, little sister, what's your name?" Xiaoxia continued to ask.

"Oh, my name is Zhengmei." The little girl replied lively, with excitement shining in her eyes.

"Are you Zhengmei from Penggan Island?" Xiaozhi took out the letter in the drift bottle, his voice full of surprise.

Zhengmei looked at Xiaozhi with a smile on her face: "Did you come here because you saw the letter? Are you looking for news about my Crystal Rock Snake?"

"Yes, we are here to help you find the Crystal Rock Snake." Xiaozhi nodded firmly.

"Zhengmei, why are you so interested in the Crystal Rock Snake?" Xiaoxia asked curiously.

Zhengmei led Xiaozhi and the others into the house and met her brother Ah Gong. After learning that Xiaozhi and the others came to help because they received Zhengmei's letter, Ah Gong expressed his apology: "I'm really sorry for making you bother to come here."

Xiaozhi looked around and couldn't help but curiously asked: "The conditions of your store are so good, it should not be in such a situation, but there are no decent products on display."

Ah Gong sighed and replied: "In the past, when my grandfather was at the helm, the business of our shop was booming. His craftsmanship was extraordinary and he could create glass Pokémon of different shapes every day. However, after my grandfather passed away, I took over this shop. , but there are few works that can be produced..."

At this time, the glass Pokémon works on the table came into view. Although it is difficult to achieve a lifelike state, its shape can generally be recognized.

Xiaoxia commented: "Ah Gong, are these your works? I think they are pretty good."

Xiaozhi touched his chin with a thoughtful expression: "So that's it, it lacks a soul." He sighed with emotion.

Ah Gong lowered his head in frustration: "Yes, that's right. Compared with grandpa's works, these are simply unsightly. I have never been able to create works full of life like him because I lack inspiration."

Xiaozhi nodded to express his understanding: "Art does need the nourishment of inspiration."

Glassware is also considered a form of art, so artistic inspiration is particularly important here.

Ah Gong cautiously proposed a plan that might change the current situation: "If we can find the crystal rock snake, maybe we can turn things around." His words revealed determination and expectation. "My grandfather once mentioned that he encountered a crystal rock snake when he was young. The creature's body was crystal clear and made entirely of crystal."

Ah Gong continued: "Ever since he witnessed the appearance of the crystal rock snake, my grandfather has continued to create outstanding glass works, as if he was inspired by it."

Xiaoxia listened and nodded slightly to express her understanding: "Oh, that's it."

Ah Gong led the three of them to a crystal sculpture: "Look, this sculpture was carved by grandpa in the shape of a crystal rock snake."

Xiaozhi stared at the sculpture and couldn't help nodding in admiration: "The big rock snake in this sculpture is indeed extraordinary. The sense of oppression it exudes is daunting."

"The crystal rock snake is regarded as a symbol of glass. If you can find it, you may be able to find inspiration for creation." Ah Gong sighed, "But unfortunately, I have searched every corner of the island, but I have never found it. Traces of it can be found.”

Xiaoxia smiled and took over the conversation: "So it is understandable that Masami is so enthusiastic about the Crystal Rock Snake. Xiaozhi, why don't we help them and search for it together."

Xiaozhi agreed without hesitation: "Of course, I also want to see such a mysterious Pokémon."

Xiaojian also agreed: "I agree with this plan. After all, we accidentally picked up the drift bottle. Maybe this is the guidance of fate."

When Zhengmei heard this, she danced with joy: "Really!? Thank you!"

At the same time, Musashi and others temporarily put aside the trouble of looking for Xiaozhi on Pangan Island, and began to pay attention to the journey to find the Crystal Big Rock Snake.

The three members of Team Rocket accidentally broke the most expensive glass product in a store while shopping, and now they can only work to pay off their debts. However, by chance, they heard rumors about a giant crystal rock snake in the shop where they worked. Rumors mentioned a large rock snake whose entire body was covered with crystals, which was priceless. When Musashi and Kojiro heard this, their eyes could not help but shine with excitement, and they discussed together how to find this precious creature. At this time, Miaomiao even showed a wicked smile. He said insidiously that they could no longer waste time to continue working here and must take action to find the crystal rock snake. They made up their minds and embarked on a journey full of unknowns and adventures.