“【Rocket Team Trio】, man——
【Dude, is this kind of plot even allowed on a children’s channel?】
【I’m already starting to feel bad for Gen Z. This scene reminds me of the death scenes I used to watch in the Erkang version of *Judge Bao* when I was a kid.】
【Even though there’s no actual gore, it’s even more impactful, like it hits you straight in the soul.】
【Damn, the Rocket Team is a bunch of bastards! They don’t even act human!】
【What kind of mentality does someone have to buy Pokémon skulls? Are you going to grind them into powder to make you live forever or give you a golden gun or something?】
【Dude upstairs, you could ask those idiots who buy ivory chopsticks what kind of mentality they have. What’s the difference between that and disposable chopsticks, it’s just some nouveau riche trying to show off their superiority.】
…
The *Mythology* film crew.
Ever since Hu Tiao got annoyed, many people in the crew started watching the show.
Zhang Shi, the actor who played Gao Yao, or Zhao Gao, had his jaw almost fall to the floor when he saw this, he took a deep breath and said:
“This show’s world-building is fully established.”
He had been watching a few episodes with Hu Tiao.
At first, he thought that Su Yi Huan had built a dreamy utopia for children.
Until he saw this episode, Zhang Shi’s thought had become, “Is it appropriate for children to watch this kind of plot?”
“It’s a pity I don’t have the time, otherwise I’d go grab a role too.”
Hu Tiao muttered softly, his long ancient hair tied up, but with a strange, persistent fringe.
After all, what man could resist the urge to command monsters and show off?
Unfortunately, *Mythology* is expected to shoot for half a year.
He just couldn’t spare the time.
Also, Hu Tiao himself didn’t know why, but he always felt like the character he played this time, called “Yi Xiao Chuan,” was a bit strange.
Well, mainly because the concept of “Mary Sue” hadn’t become mainstream yet.
Yi Xiao Chuan’s character design was really unspeakable.
It could be said to be the most annoying character Hu Tiao had ever played.
…
The main film continued.
Just as Xiao Zhi was filled with righteous indignation about the Rocket Team’s actions.
Suddenly, a townsperson came crying to the Pokémon Center, claiming that his Pokémon had gone missing mysteriously.
The other townspeople inside weren’t shocked, but instead wore “Here we go again” expressions.
Xiao Zhi asked what was going on.
Fujio the Elder said that recently, there have been many trainers’ Pokémon mysteriously disappearing.
This is also the reason why the atmosphere in this town is eerie, and everyone is living in fear.
Fujio the Elder then pointed to a seven-story tower in the center of the village.
He told Xiao Zhi that the tower is a famous prayer tower in the Kanto region.
In the past, people would bury their deceased Pokémon there.
But now, there are rumors that the tower is haunted and taking Pokémon away.
Xiao Zhi naturally didn’t believe this.
Because he heard that many Pokémon had gone missing, recalling his experience on the St. Anne, Xiao Zhi didn’t even want to wait for Xiao Gang or Xiao Xia, he couldn’t wait to rush to the Pokémon Tower to investigate.
But Fujio the Elder still wanted to stop him.
Because just two days ago, a boy just like Xiao Zhi, all wet, carrying his Squirtle, heard about this and went to the tower to investigate.
He hasn’t come back yet.
Xiao Zhi immediately guessed that the boy the elder was talking about was Xiao Mao.
He ran even faster.
Ghosts? Xiao Mao missing?
There’s too much to investigate!
【Against the Rocket Team】, man—
【After watching a month of light-hearted plots, suddenly becoming so serious, I’m a little uncomfortable.】
【Even though Xiao Zhi had a few setbacks before, whether it was Xiao Gang, Xiao Xia, or anyone else, they were all bullying him on the surface but actually teaching him things. The Rocket Team is a pure evil party, once they show up, the tone completely changes.】
【At the end, if Su Yi Huan doesn’t write the Rocket Team to death, then it’s simply unfair.】
【What about the three-man team?】
【Honestly, with the talent of those three, if they went to class, they would have achieved financial freedom a long time ago.】
【Finally someone said what I was thinking! It’s true, except for catching Pikachu, they can do everything.】
…
Xiao Zhi entered the tower with Pikachu, the dark passageway, plus the densely packed tombstones, plus the eerie BGM.
Even adults watching the show couldn’t help but hold their breath, let alone kids.
Just as Xiao Zhi was about to go up to the second floor.
A purple ghost fire ignited out of thin air, and made a chilling warning sound:
“Go away～go away～go away!”
Xiao Zhi, who was only ten years old in the show, was still just a kid after all.
He was immediately scared out of his wits, and ran back the way he came.
But halfway there, he remembered the crying faces of those whose Pokémon had been taken away by the Rocket Team on the St. Anne.
And the townsperson who had just cried, his Pokémon missing.
Xiao Zhi gritted his teeth, turned around, and waved his hand, “Pikachu!”
“Pikachu!”
As if sensing his master’s change of heart.
Pikachu also suppressed his fear, turned around and leaped, releasing dazzling electricity from the electric sacs on both sides of his face.
Thunderbolt!
However, the ghost fire was like a mirage, letting the Thunderbolt pass through it.
“It’s no use!?”
Xiao Zhi was startled.
Could it really be a ghost?
“Don’t stop me, I have to help everyone find their Pokémon!”
Xiao Zhi yelled at the dark ghost fire, waving his hand.
Hearing Xiao Zhi’s passionate and innocent words, the older audience couldn’t help but smile.
No one doesn’t like a hot-blooded and righteous boy.
But…reality can be cruel.
However, what happened next slapped them in the face.
After Xiao Zhi shouted these passionate and naive words.
The ghost fire…actually dissipated on its own.
Wh, what’s going on!?