Chapter 46: Ambush
Next, the Trainer named Liedou continuously voiced the concerns of the small Hunter Groups, and Sha Xie, the leader of the Sha Scorpion Hunter Group, answered them one by one.
This scene made Chenxi want to cover his face; the act was too fake, as if they were afraid people wouldn't know Liedou was a shill, and they didn't even bother to get someone else.
However, the various Hunter Groups, big and small, in the surroundings listened with shining eyes and rapt attention.
In reality, the entire meeting, apart from whether those big and small Hunter Groups expressed willingness to register and join, basically had nothing to do with them; they were purely arranged clearly by the three major Hunter Groups.
Finally, Wu Zi decisively went to register, intending to act with the three major Hunter Groups.
Of course, many Hunter Groups also chose to leave, not intending to act with the three major Hunter Groups.
After this meeting, Chenxi and Zhu Lan returned to their room, and Chenxi said, “It looks like we need to find a way to leave!”
“What’s wrong?” Zhu Lan sounded a bit surprised when she heard Chenxi’s words.
“The three major Hunter Groups are in a competitive relationship, but this time they are joining forces. This indicates that the obstacles they encountered far exceeded their expectations, and they are also kindly trying to win over other Hunter Groups. They clearly want to alleviate the worries of other Hunter Groups, and then send them in as cannon fodder!” Chenxi stroked his chin and said with certainty.
“So, we should leave quickly!”
“No way…” Zhu Lan was startled and was about to say something, but a voice came from outside the tent.
“Is little brother Chenxi in? Big Sister has something she needs you for.” Ju Shi’s voice came through.
“Okay, I’m here!” Chenxi’s expression changed, revealing a hint of helplessness, and he said, “It seems a bit difficult for me to leave now, because the fact that I am a Pokémon Healer has probably already been taken seriously by the three major Hunter Groups.”
“You’re overthinking it, aren’t you…” Zhu Lan looked at Chenxi, very suspiciously, and said to him.
“I hope I am overthinking it,” Chenxi said, “Regardless, I must use my identity to gain some rights.”
“Little brother Chenxi, hurry up!” Ju Shi shouted loudly.
“Alright, alright, coming right away!” Chenxi said.
At this time, Chenxi followed Ju Shi to Wu Zi’s tent.
At this moment, not only Wu Zi was there, but also Sha Xie, the leader of the Sha Scorpion Hunter Group, whom he had seen at the meeting.
Sha Xie looked at Chenxi and said to Wu Zi, “Is this little brother the Pokémon Healer?”
Wu Zi forced a smile and said, “This little brother is little brother Chenxi, and this is Sha Xie, the leader of the Sha Scorpion Hunter Group.”
Sha Xie greeted him very warmly and said to Chenxi, “Little brother, at such a young age, you already possess exquisite healing techniques. You are truly a young talent.
Because Pokémon Healers, especially elite Pokémon Healers, are rare personnel in the Hunter Organization.
So, in this operation, all medical personnel from all Hunter Groups will be managed uniformly. What do you think, little brother?”
“As for me, I have no problem with it.”
Since the leader himself came to find him, Chenxi naturally wouldn't be unappreciative.
Chenxi said to Sha Xie, “However, I originally just came with the Long Wu Hunter Group to see the grand event, so I was just hitching a ride and didn’t charge for healing Small Elves.
But if you want me to join this operation as a professional Healer, I need you to pay me a certain commission, grant me certain collection permissions, and send people to Protect us.”
“Us?” Sha Xie was slightly startled when he heard Chenxi’s words.
“He also has a companion named Zhu Lan; they are both students heading to Qiefeng Academy!” Wu Zi added.
“I see!” Sha Xie nodded and said, “If that’s the case, I agree to your terms.”
“Give me the money first. I want 10 million in commission,” Chenxi said calmly, “I need this money to make some preparations, otherwise, going deep into Mt. Coronet is a very dangerous thing.”
“Ten million… Do you know what 10 million in commission truly represents?!” Sha Xie said.
“I know, but please believe that my medical skills are worth that value!” Chenxi said calmly.
“Good!” Sha Xie’s face was grim, but he still took out a black, unregistered bank card and handed it to Chenxi, saying, “Here’s 5 million. You must hold onto it carefully. The remaining money will be given to you after the operation begins!”
Chenxi calmly accepted the black card from Sha Xie, confirming in his heart that Sha Xie’s mercenary team had no Healer Trainers at all.
Otherwise, how could Sha Xie tolerate him being so arrogant, giving 5 million just like that.
Thinking of this, Chenxi felt even more confident, and he raised his head and said, “So, I am considered the professional Healer for the Hunter team now?”
“Yes, what do you plan to do?” Sha Xie nodded when he heard Chenxi’s words.
Chenxi was also not polite and said, “I’ll go back and make a list for you. I need you to prepare the corresponding medicinal materials.
If there’s a lack of medicinal materials and I can’t heal people, that’s not my problem.
Since you’re making me a Pokémon Healer, I won’t be polite. I also need a few Pokémon Trainers with Fire or Water-type Pokémon.
If possible, it would be best for female Hunters to act as assistants, and also, it’s best to prepare a few bodyguards for me to prevent medical disputes.
That’s about it for now. If there are any other requests later, I will bring them up to you again.”
Sha Xie nodded. At least Chenxi’s requests weren’t excessive, and he said, “All of these are fine!”
After Chenxi finished speaking, he greeted Wu Zi and left.
Sha Xie wasn’t afraid at all that Chenxi would take the money and run.
After all, what kind of place was this? It was entirely a stronghold for Spirit Hunters.
If Chenxi really took the money and ran, he would probably be caught and strung up before he even went ten miles.
In reality, Chenxi had no intention of escaping.
Because originally, he was just part of the Long Wu Hunter Group, which was cannon fodder, so he needed to escape.
But now, having become a Pokémon Healer for the Hunter Alliance, the treatment and level of protection were completely different.
Under normal circumstances, as long as the entire allied army didn’t suffer devastating blows, Chenxi believed that he and Zhu Lan would be very safe.
Because of this, Chenxi handed the list of medicinal materials to Sha Xie the next day and then dragged Zhu Lan to go shopping.
Sha Xie, in his tent, listened to the report from his subordinate who had been tracking Chenxi. His subordinate said that Chenxi bought a full set of Mamoswine gear, a Starmie necklace containing mysterious power, Revival Herb leaves with revival abilities…
In short, the 5 million he gave was almost completely spent by him and Zhu Lan after just one shopping trip.
The most important thing was that Chenxi and Zhu Lan both returned, which finally confirmed to Sha Xie that Chenxi truly had no intention of running.
At least Chenxi still wanted the remaining 5 million.
And Sha Xie took the list of medicinal materials Chenxi gave him and began to stock up on the corresponding materials.
After about three days, the three major mercenary groups, along with a dozen smaller mercenary groups, formed a mercenary team of three to four hundred people.
The group set off for their destination. The journey was unusually quiet; they hardly encountered any Small Elves.
Because they hadn't encountered any Small Elves for a long time, some newly joined Hunters relaxed and began to chat and laugh.
But some experienced old Hunters knew clearly that this was merely the calm before the storm.
When a large number of humans enter an area inhabited by Pokémon, it's good if they encounter Pokémon attacks.
But if they don't encounter attacks, it's often because intelligent Pokémon have gathered them together, preparing to deliver a head-on blow to the invaders. Typically, this could lead to a Pokémon horde.
However, fortunately, the three core teams of this Hunter Alliance were all old Hunters, and they were well-prepared for whatever they did.
Just as they arrived at a very narrow valley entrance, wide enough for at most five or six people to walk abreast, the entire team was proceeding along the valley entrance.
The Small Elves, divided into ground and air forces, attacked the Trainers from front and back, ambushing them with lightning speed.
Blocking the front were large-bodied Small Elves like Onix and Rhydon.
Their massive size was astonishing, blocking the path ahead almost like one man guarding a pass against ten thousand.
Even if the Trainers quickly defeated them, moving them aside to break through quickly would not be an easy task.
Coming from behind the Hunter Group were Small Elves that crawled on the ground, such as Raticate, Skuntank, and Drapion.
Even so, various bird-type Small Elves were also providing auxiliary attacks from the sky.
It could be said that the Hunter team, which had been calmly on its way, was instantly surrounded by the Small Elves!
Chenxi remained calm, summoning his Torterra to form a barrier, providing his medical team's Trainers with a reliable MT and tactical space to maneuver. The rest was up to the Hunter Group.
At least in Chenxi’s view, since the three Hunter Groups were here to slaughter the Salamence and snatch its young, it would be strange if they couldn’t even defeat Salamence’s subordinates, so Chenxi wasn’t worried at all.
But in reality, the three mercenary groups were not as calm as Chenxi thought.
Almost as soon as they were surrounded, the three leaders met behind the defensive line they had immediately set up.
“We need to get through here quickly,” Sha Xie said, “Continuing to waste time here is just a waste of effort.”
“Then it depends on whether brother Gang Ren is willing to sacrifice!” Hei Yan’s gaze fell on the leader of the Zhanpi mercenary group.
“My Scizor will lead the way, but you all must keep up!” Gang Ren said when he heard Hei Yan’s words.
Soon, Gang Ren’s mercenary group summoned seven or eight Scizor as a vanguard, charging directly towards the various large-bodied wild Small Elves blocking their path.
Whenever Scizor’s pincers landed on these Rock-type Small Elves, rocks would fly, severely injuring these Rock-type Small Elves, and Scizor even flung these giant Small Elves directly down the cliff.
One of the Scizor was exceptionally agile.
It didn't at all resemble a heavily armored infantryman in thick armor; instead, it was like a red lightning bolt capable of moving through wind and rain.
Its attacks were exceptionally swift and almost unstoppable. One Onix blocking the way was directly struck in the head by this flying Scizor, and its entire body disintegrated.
“What a magnificent steel legion!”
Watching the Scizor of the Zhanpi mercenary group, upon their appearance, directly crush the obstruction of the Onix and Rhydon with an undeniable dominance, Hei Yan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Although the number of Scizor was fewer than that of Rhydon and Onix, the Scizor’s level, destructive power, and oppressive presence were far superior to those Rhydon and Onix. Coupled with the type advantage, the clash between the two sides was almost a one-sided affair.
“Everyone, charge quickly! Get out of this terrain, then organize defenses!”
Sha Xie had already reacted and immediately prepared Trainers for a forced breakthrough.
Following Sha Xie’s command, Trainers followed closely, but Chenxi saw so many people crammed onto this increasingly narrow mountain path, some even abandoning their summoned Small Elves just to squeeze forward.
Chenxi frowned, but he didn’t push forward at this moment. Instead, he decided to stay steady and observe the situation first.
The Hunter Group’s Trainers began to surge in the direction the Scizor had cleared.
Because they were climbing uphill, the slope was a bit steep, so their forward speed was slightly slow.
Just then, everyone saw Golem and Graveler appear at the end of this several-hundred-meter-long passage.
“No!” “Don’t!” “Stop it!”…
At this moment, the Spirit Hunters in the front row couldn't help but let out cries of despair.
The Golem and Graveler used Defense Curl and then began to roll directly down the sloping track.
That exceptionally fast-flying Scizor fixated on one, continuously using Bullet Punch, trying to dispatch the Golem as quickly as possible.
But even more Golem rolled past the Scizor, crushing towards the Hunter Group whose formation was already completely chaotic.
At this time, the Hunter Group, in order to pass through this narrow terrain as quickly as possible, had its Trainers in the central position completely squeezed together.
Some Trainers even recalled their Pokémon into their Poké Balls because the Pokémon were taking up too much space.
As a result, so many Golem and Graveler rolled down the slope like that. Forget about skill damage; just the impact force from their weight was enough to crush the Spirit Hunters present to death.
At this moment, Sha Xie finally made his move. He summoned a Hippowdon.
As soon as this Hippowdon appeared, it unleashed Sand Tomb.
In an instant, almost the entire half-mountain path in front collapsed, turning into constantly swirling quicksand.
The Golem and Graveler rolling down were unable to stop their advance at this point, and they all fell into the quicksand one by one.
But just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a Golem rolling at the very back directly collided with the body of a Golem that had already sunk in front, causing it to leap into the air.
In an instant, like a meteor from outer space, it smashed towards the entire crowd!
The Hunters who saw this scene wanted to pull out their Poké Balls, but in the crowded environment, they couldn't even get their hands out.