Pokemon: This Ash Is Too Versatile

"I am already ninety-nine years old, and even though my body is still quite sturdy, it's impossible for me to always stay by Ursaluna's side."

Xipu raised her hand and gently touched Ursaluna's head, her tone tinged with a hint of reluctance: "For the time being, let Ursaluna stay with you."

Then Xipu explained Ursaluna's favorite foods, living habits, and things to be cautious of when summoning it for too long, to Cynthia.

Mount Pokemon are different from the Kings who cannot freely leave their territories.

They can freely roam in the Hisui Region normally, also finding food and resting places on their own.

Ursaluna will only come to them when Cynthia plays the corresponding melody.

Normally, they don't need to specially manage Ursaluna's daily food.

Though Ursaluna dislikes battling, this is only in comparison to other Kings and truly powerful Trainers.

Among the wild Pokemon in Crimson Mirelands, Ursaluna still stands atop as a powerful being, no need to fret over food scarcity.

However, when summoning Ursaluna for help, it's best to prepare some of its favorite foods as thanks.

Cynthia noted everything Xipu mentioned in her mind.

"As for Ursaluna's treasure-seeking ability, you can directly use it when needed."

Xipu looked at Ash and Cynthia and stated seriously: "I never used this power before because I couldn't protect Ursaluna, but you are different."

"With the strength you've shown, even if ordinary people knew Ursaluna's secret, it's hard for them to take it from you."

Suddenly, Xipu thought of something: "Your next target should be the Queen of the Crimson Mirelands, right?"

"Queen?"

Cynthia's face showed confusion.

She had indeed heard the term Queen from others before.

The people of Hisui Region generally call all the revered Pokemon Kings, and Cynthia originally thought Queen was just a special title used by the Diamond Clan for their own King.

Now that Xipu brought up the term again, it was clear the matter was not as she thought.

"You didn't know either?"

Xipu was somewhat surprised, but still opened her mouth to explain: "The King of Crimson Mirelands is a Lilligant, and since it is female, it's also called Queen."

"The Warden responsible for taking care of the Queen is named Arezu, that girl is from the Diamond Clan."

Only then did Ash and Cynthia understand.

The terms King and Queen actually refer to male and female differences.

However, all Pokemon receiving the Venerable Sinnoh's power can be uniformly called Kings, so both of them hadn't paid attention to this change in terminology.

"Lilligant is stronger than Kleavor, and also possesses some special abilities."

Having not participated in the Queen's battles, Xipu doesn't fully comprehend Lilligant's capabilities but can only offer a general direction to the two.

"If you want to understand the Queen's situation, you can go find Arezu."

"Though that girl is the Warden of Crimson Mirelands, she often runs off to Jubilife Village, where she's frequently spotted around the parlor and hall."

Cynthia nodded thoughtfully.

While dealing with Kleavor, they seemed to cooperate quite easily, but that was because Typhlosion and Samurott had clear attribute advantages.

Additionally, Ash and Cynthia always reserved other forces as backup.

Since Lilligant is stronger than Kleavor and possesses unknown special abilities, gathering intelligence beforehand is naturally correct.

"Thank you, Grandma Calaba."

Ash said with a smile, "We'll take care of the Queen of Crimson Mirelands, but before officially going there, we'll first consult Arezu for some insights."

"That's best."

Xipu was very satisfied with their cautious attitude.

Having conveyed everything needed, Ash and Cynthia prepared to return to Jubilife Village.

Before leaving Sludge Mound, they attempted riding Ursaluna for the first time.

Ursaluna's Speed doesn't match Wyrdeer's, nor does it have the special ability to stabilize airflow or repel strong winds.

However, its body is wide and heavy, and its running Speed isn't very fast, making sitting on its back feel incredibly stable.

At least they didn't have to worry about Ursaluna suddenly leaping over a high slope, risking the two on its back being almost thrown off.

For Ursaluna's treasure-seeking ability, the two are currently unable to attempt it.

They don't possess any High Energy items suitable for Ursaluna to absorb.

Xipu's recommendation was ideally items containing Ground Attribute energy, like soft sand and Ground stones.

But ever since Ash and Cynthia arrived in Hisui, they haven't seen similar items in the wild.

"After returning to Jubilife Village, we can first visit Ginkgo Guide."

Cynthia sat on Ursaluna's back, considering their next arrangements: "The Ginkgo Guild often collects rare items from all over Hisui, so they might have Ground Attribute Items."

"Also no need to worry about money."

Ash calculated the rewards they have received over time.

Over the past month, they have completed many Team Galactic tasks and even found some materials that could be sold in the wild.

As long as the Ginkgo Guide doesn't offer overly exaggerated prices, the money they've saved should be enough to purchase an item.

Ursaluna took them to a spot near a grove, away from the road.

After confirming no presence of others nearby through Aura, Ash and Cynthia descended from Ursaluna's back.

"Thank you, Ursaluna."

Ash gently patted Ursaluna's head.

"Roar~"