The northeastern edge of Fanba City.
This place is far away from the city, but there are not so many dense housing buildings.
There is a mountain road adjacent to the north, which leads directly to Fukiyose Cave.
On the east side, which is close to the sea, the road on your feet is no longer a neatly paved asphalt road, but a normal stone road surface.
"Well, the rescue station doesn't have any financial resources, and it doesn't need traffic in the city center... It's a normal choice to open it in such a fringe area."
Akroma is still analyzing.
A wooden building at the far edge seemed to be the target of their group, and they immediately quickened their pace.
This is a stone path with wild lawns on both sides. It seems that few people come and go.
"Hey, who is that person...?"
Just a few dozen meters outside the rescue station, there was a seat and parasol. At this moment, an old man dressed as a Western cowboy was sitting there with his chin propped up.
He wore a beige round hat, thick brown hair on his cheeks, a brown denim jacket and trousers, and a pair of boots.
"..."
It's just that his expression doesn't look very friendly. He always has a sullen face, frowns, and looks towards...
Directions to the aid station?
Looks like he's being monitored?
"This Pokémon has been seen in the cave before~!"
But Xiaozhi was even more curious about the Pokémon lying next to the cowboy uncle.
This is a small gopher, but not as abstract as the gopher back home...
The gophers of Hezhong have bodies and limbs.
It has a black and blue body, a weasel head, and huge claws on its hands.
"Zhushu..."
At this moment, he was lying next to this cowboy uncle, soundly asleep.
Rotom couldn't help but float over and introduce him.
"Beep! The Screw Gopher has a ground attribute. By putting the claws on both hands together and rotating the body at high speed, it can dig straight holes underground at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. However, because of its naughty personality, it especially likes to destroy crops, so it is often Humanity..."
But in the middle of his words, the cowboy uncle suddenly turned around and glared.
Frightened, Rotom immediately flew back behind Ash.
Not to mention, the "fearful face" of this cowboy uncle is still very oppressive.
However, Mingyi recognized the person in front of him and ran up to him enthusiastically, regardless of his expression.
"Ahhh! It's Boss Ju, the leader of the Samba Gym! Can you sign your name for me, please?!"
Boss Ju: "..."
Seeing that the autograph book was almost slapped on his face, Boss Ju, although his face was still tight and ferocious, still took the small book and signed his name.
Well, a young and beautiful girl, jumping around and begging for an autograph...
It's still hard to refuse.
"Fanba Gym Leader?"
Xiaozhi blinked and then looked around.
This is already the edge of Fanba City. Most of it is wilderness. As for architecture...
Only the wooden building in front is left.
But as he got closer, he could already see the "Wanderer's Home" sect hanging above the building. It was obviously just an aid station, not a gym.
"snort..."
But after signing his name, Boss Ju resumed his cold-eyed gesture and crossed his chest.
He didn't seem to intend to talk to them, and still looked closely at the nearby rescue station.
"?"
Seeing this, the three of them could only be confused. They did not continue to communicate with this eccentric cowboy uncle and walked towards the rescue station ahead...
...
Soon, several people came to the wooden house.
Because it is located on the edge of the city and land use is not tight, this rescue station was built very large.
It's more like a log cabin ranch, with a fenced backyard attached to the back.
Pushing open the door and going in, although the decoration and furniture are very simple, the area is quite spacious.
At the front is a front desk, where two workers are working. They don't look very old.
"Wuwu~"
"Ouch~"
On the floor of the hall, there were several naughty Pokémon chasing and fighting. With a "pop", a little Yorkie couldn't even brake quickly and hit Xiaozhi's leg.
"Hayo...!"
Just as Xiaozhi was about to bend down and help up Little York, who was sitting on the ground, the latter quickly ran away as if he was frightened.
"Are you afraid of strangers...?"
Xiaozhi blinked and said doubtfully.
Not only this little Yorkie, but also other Pokémon, such as Cold Water Monkey, Doudou Pigeon...
After seeing the three people coming in, they all seemed frightened and ran towards the backyard.
The three of them stared blankly, not knowing why.
"I'm sorry, these Pokémon are very wary of humans... Even our staff took a long time to be able to play and communicate with them normally."
At this time, a woman walked into the room and explained to the three of them with a slight smile.
This is a woman in her thirties, tall and fair, with a fair and beautiful face, and her facial features are quite similar to Mingyi's.
Her long brown hair was tied up into a big bun on the top of her head... and Mingyi had two big buns on both sides of her head.
Wearing casual clothes and an orange apron, he was holding a round tadpole-looking watering can in his hand.
"Ah mom! I haven't seen you for a long time~!
"
Mingyi screamed immediately, and then excitedly stepped forward to hug the latter.
The visitor was naturally Ming Yi's mother, and their faces were quite similar.
She looks very young, more like Ming Yi's mature and gentle big sister?
"Mingyi, your trip went very smoothly~"
Mingyi's mother smiled and rubbed Mingyi's head. She was almost two heads taller than Mingyi. Naturally, she could still see Xiaozhi and Akroma with surprised expressions behind them.
"You two must be Xiaozhi and Mr. Akroma... I have always heard Mingyi mention you. Thank you both for taking care of my daughter along the way~"
Mingyi's mother nodded slightly and expressed her gratitude to the two of them.
Seeing this, Xiaozhi quickly waved his hand and answered with a smile.
"Haha Auntie~ We are all friends, there is nothing we should take care of or not take care of!"
"Haha~"
Akroma also chuckled and nodded beside him, but when the two people looked at each other, Mingyi's mother seemed to be stunned for a moment.
This person is not from New Team Plasma...
But he soon showed his smile again and led the three of them to a round table, each pouring a cup of hot tea.
"By the way Mingyi, the funds you gave to my mother last time have successfully allowed several rescue centers that were on the verge of closing to continue operating~!"
Naturally, he was talking about the treasures Mingyi obtained from the underwater ruins and the money he got in exchange.
Later, she and Xiaoxia were split in two. Except for the money spent on supporting Xiaozhi for one night, Mingyi gave all the remaining money to these rescue stations.
"Very good!"
Hearing this, Mingyi was overjoyed. She was a caring girl and had long wanted to help her mother's rescue station business and make some contribution.
