He knows Pokémon better than me.

"I see, that's incredibly powerful!"

As Xiaozhi explained, Zhubei's eyes lit up.

She had even imagined herself battling the Kongo Team in the snow—

Relying on Glaceon's Frozen Body ability, it continuously regenerates health, relentlessly tormenting the opponent!
"Well, it's not that bad."

Seeing that the other person had already clenched their fists and their eyes were sparkling, Xiao Zhi helplessly interrupted the latter's reverie:

"Frozen body can only slowly restore stamina, so it's not very effective against Ice Eevee's durability."

For tank-type Pokémon like Glaceon, bringing Leftovers along will maximize the effectiveness of its Frozen Body ability.

"Moreover, most traits are actually not enough to determine the outcome of a match, unless it's a god-level trait like Acceleration, Strongman, or Freeman."

For example, his Blaziken's Speed ​​Boost ability, or Scorbunny's Freestyle ability.

It can basically elevate your combat ability to a whole new level, enabling you to "fight against opponents of a higher level".

"Oh, I see."

Pearl suddenly felt as if she had been doused with cold water, and her light steps became heavy.

However, understanding its characteristics should also improve one's practical combat skills.

"Then can you help me analyze my other Pokémon?"

Zhubei rattled off her entire lineup all at once.

As it turns out, Eevee has always been extremely popular in every era, and each era has its own Eevee Jinchūriki.

Zhubei currently only has three Pokémon: its main Pokémon, Glaceon, and Flareon, which is responsible for keeping warm and starting fires in the snow-covered, pure white tundra.

In addition, there's an Espeon that hadn't even chosen an evolution path yet, but one morning it inexplicably evolved on its own.

"Flare Eevee hasn't absorbed fire? That must be due to its Guts ability. Under abnormal conditions, it will enter a physical attack berserk state."

"For Espeon, the Synchronize and Magic Mirror abilities are easily confused. Both can reflect the opponent's status condition moves, the difference being whether the elf itself is affected."

His Eevee can evolve and revert at will, so Ash is quite familiar with the various types of Eevee evolutions.

"That's it, that's it!"

Zhu Bei listened intently, almost taking notes.

Although her Eevee Pokémon had exhibited inexplicable phenomena beyond their moves in the past, she had never given it much thought.
Looking back now, everything can be explained by its characteristics.

Thinking of this, she was even more surprised by Xiao Zhi:
"So your Ginkgo Trading Company doesn't just sell goods, you also know so much about Pokémon!"

Hmm, for example, Mr. Yinren, the leader of the Ginkgo Merchant Guild who is currently resting in their Pearl Village—

Although he usually looks lazy and listless
Could he actually be a hidden master of combat?
"Oh? Really? Haha."

Seeing that the other party suddenly steered the conversation toward the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce, Xiao Zhi quickly scratched his head and smiled as he changed the subject.

Having said so much, could it lead to the premature discovery and application of these "features" in the future?

Entering the hilly cave in the southern part of Tianguan Mountain, the cave was pitch black, and faint eerie sounds could be heard from all around.

Meanwhile, Zhu Bei skillfully picked up a twig, wrapped it with resin-soaked oilcloth, and prepared to make a torch.

This level 1 handcrafting technique is considered a basic operation for jadeite washers.

"Pica~!"

However, on Ash's shoulder, Pikachu lazily let out a low growl, and a golden light immediately lit up at the end of its tail, an effect that was much more stable than a torch.

Zhu Bei curiously peered closer to observe, realizing it was the first time she had ever seen such a common electric mouse using such a convenient ability.

Didn't they catch it with a Poké Ball? Why does this person and the mouse seem to have an unusual tacit understanding?
In comparison, it seems like she and Glaceon don't have this much chemistry?
Ash, using the light, looked around and took the opportunity to observe the cave landscape of the Greenland area.

Click!Click!
Holding the Arceus phone Rotom, he took pictures everywhere.
These are all valuable historical materials, and both Professor Oak and Professor Yamanashi would probably be overjoyed!
This tunnel runs through the cave, and while the main path is quite wide and long, there are many branch paths on both sides, which should lead to other areas of Tianguan Mountain.

The Pokémon living here are quite similar to those he encountered in Mt. Coronet before.

Overhead were various upside-down Zubats, which immediately flew away in a panic as the two passed by.

Several dream monsters were stuck to the rock wall, their forms invisible, disappearing as they passed through the wall.

There are also small boulders disguised as ordinary rocks in the corners and edges.
"Huh? There are Pokémon like this here?"

To Ash's surprise, the rare pseudo-legendary that inhabits Mt. Coronet today is Gible, and a Goomy is lying at the corner of the path not far away.

As soon as it sensed humans approaching, it panicked and dug a hole in the ground.

"I see."

Xiao Zhi stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then realized what was happening.

After all, Goomy from the Greenland region evolves into a Steel-type Pokémon.

Therefore, Carlos's Gooey Pokémon prefer to stay in damp swampy wetlands, while the Gooey Pokémon in the Greenland region are more often found in dry mountainous areas.

"really weird."

Beside her, watching Ash's curious and thoughtful expression, Tsubasa couldn't help but purse her lips.

The Ginkgo Merchant Guild doesn't seem like a business guild; it's more like the Survey Corps from Team Galactic, who love to study ecology everywhere.

However, there were no other special Pokémon in this cave. After taking dozens of photos, Ash quickened his pace.

After walking for more than ten minutes, the two officially passed through the cave and arrived at the eastern part of the Obsidian Plains, a place called the Red Lotus Wetlands.

As soon as you step out of the cave, a damp, refreshing breeze hits you.

The area around the cave is still a normal field, but looking into the distance, there are wetlands formed by winding rivers of various sizes.

“Honglian Wetland is located on the eastern side of Tianguan Mountain, with a terrain that slopes from south to north. Rivers flow down the mountain, and Lizhi Lake, one of the three major lakes of Xicui, is located to the northeast of Honglian Wetland.”

As Zhubei introduced the local area, a hint of dissatisfaction crept into her tone.

The three major lakes in the Xicui area are located on the edge of the continent like a triangle.

And their three major forces in the green-washing business—

Zhuqing Village is adjacent to Xinqi Lake in the southwest corner, while the Pearl Settlement is adjacent to Ruizhi Lake in the far north.

Located in the southeast corner, Lake Lizhi is right next to the Kongo Squad's main stronghold—Kongo Settlement.

If it weren't for the fact that the Pearl Team also has its own small base here, she would never want to come here in her life!

"Oh? Is the King Kong settlement nearby?!"

Xiao Zhi's eyes lit up, but seeing Zhu Bei's eyebrows furrow instantly, he immediately suppressed his curious tone:

"Uh, Team Kong? I don't know them either."

Zhu Bei's expression immediately softened, and she looked at him with a smile.

Favorability +10!

Xiaozhi: "."

I wonder if the leader of the Kongo Squad is also so emotionally volatile? (End of Chapter)