He knows Pokémon better than me.

Hearing the notification sound from the Rotom phone, Xiao Guang was overjoyed. With the climbing skill machine, things would be much more convenient from now on!

However, according to Xiaoguang's description, she is currently on the eastern Blue Coast and needs more Pokémon that can surf.

Ash sent over the Surf TM.

"Azure Coast? Doesn't that place not have a king yet?"

He remembered that Pearl had said that the previous king of the Azure Coast was an Arcanine, but it was still an unevolved Growlithe.

He did not obtain the throne, and therefore did not fall into a state of rage.

"Wait a minute, I heard not long ago that the king over there has successfully evolved into a Garchomp named Island King."

"And as soon as it evolved, it was struck by black lightning and went into a berserk state. So I rushed over immediately."

As Xiao Guang spoke, he also sent over photos.

"I've successfully pacified the latter today~ After this incident, I've also gained the approval of another king, the Ghost Tail Black Fish, and now I can surf anytime, anywhere~!"

Xiao Zhi clicked on the photo, and almost got blinded by the dazzling golden light on the screen, even though it was late at night.

He quickly turned down the brightness and discovered that it was a Growlithe dog covered in golden light, but its appearance was still somewhat different from the dogs in his hometown that he remembered.

The color of the hair was difficult to see in the golden light, but the pointed horn on the forehead was particularly striking.

"Beep beep! Arcanine (Green Form), a Fire and Rock type, can wrap fierce flames around its teeth and pounce on its opponent. Its agile feints are like a dance!"

Rotom prompted automatically.

Soon after, Xiaoguang sent a message showing the emerald-green Arcanine that had been defeated by her and whose golden light had dissipated—

His deep red body was covered in black tattoos, and his jet-black fur was as dark as clouds, making him quite handsome.

"Hehe, looks like Xiao Guang is making good progress~"

Xiao Zhi chuckled dryly at his phone, managing to take photos and check in while calming people down, completely at ease.

"I'm heading back to the village from the Azure Coast now. Let's meet there!"

After chatting for a long time, Xiao Guang finally hung up the phone, satisfied.

Previously, Xiao Zhi would reply to text messages every few minutes or even more than ten minutes, as if he was busy with other things at the same time. Today, he finally replied instantly!
After completing this mission on the Qinghai Coast, I'll probably be able to become a five-star team member when I get back.

When the map of the foot of Mount Tianguan is unlocked, perhaps we can go to the top of the mountain with Ash to see what those strange energy vortexes are all about.
However, riding the Cloud Deer at full speed, she could reach Zhuqing Village in half a day, but it would take Xiaozhi three days to arrive.

"Well, let's try to find more of the Flower Rock Monster's soul along the way."

Xiao Guang planned to collect all 108 soul fragments of the Flower Rock Monster before leaving the Xicui area!
For the next three days, Xiao Zhi followed the Ginkgo Merchant Guild's convoy in an orderly manner.

However, besides his daily self-training, he didn't miss out on the best leveling targets in the Xicui area—

Scattered across the map of the Greenery are the boss Pokémon!

"The leader Pokémon? I do have some information about that."

As the president of the Ginkgo Merchant Guild, Yinren generously shared his information, in addition to the information that Xiaozhi had previously obtained from Zhubei.

Basically, the locations of the boss Pokémon scattered throughout the pure white tundra are all clearly visible!
Gardevoir and Gallade, which are near Pearl Village, are too far away to be considered.

The Wind Chime and Ivory Pig, located near Wise Lake, would require a return trip, so they can be ruled out for now.

"Let me see." Xiao Zhi compared the Ginkgo Merchant Guild's route with the information on the distribution of its leaders and found that the closest one was a Nymph, which was on the nearby slope.

"Waveguide power, activate!"

As Ash released his Aura, he quickly sensed a Weaver sleeping soundly on the back of a rock a few dozen meters away.

Yinren didn't want to spoil the fun. He raised his hand to signal the convoy to take a break, then lazily sat down to the side, ready to watch the show.

The other members of the Ginkgo Chamber of Commerce naturally had no objections. They were already exhausted from the journey, surrounded by white snow-covered landscapes. The free battles to watch would be a good way to perk them up!

Upon getting closer, Ash noticed that Sneasel looked strange. Its body was grayish-white, and its face, neck, and claws were stained with a strange purple color, as if it had been poisoned.

"Beep beep! Nura (looking like a green-haired creature), a Fighting and Poison type, its powerful claws help it climb cliffs with ease, and the tips of its claws ooze venom to paralyze its prey, Loto, who is attacked by its claws!"

Rotom cautioned that this was still the regional form of Nura.

Measuring nearly two meters in size, it awoke after Ash approached, its eyes gleaming with a fierce red light. Clearly, this was a leader among the individual creatures!
"Perfect for testing the results of your cultivation! I've chosen you, Disciple Xiong!"

Ash immediately sent out his bear apprentice.

Although the Washi Nyula in front of us is the leader, it is not fully evolved and its level is not high. My current bear apprentice should be able to handle it.

"Bear drink!"

Upon entering the arena and realizing that today's training was a real combat exercise, Xiong's apprentice immediately tugged at the headband on his forehead, gathered his energy in his dantian, and let out a serious shout.

But Xi Cui Nula, who was in a state of rage with red eyes, didn't care about any of that. She would just chop down anyone who woke her up!

"Nura!!"

With a sharp cry, Nura charged straight at the bear apprentice, her claws glowing white, and delivered a powerful tile-splitting blow aimed directly at the bear apprentice's face.

Its claw strike not only breaks bricks, but also activates its Poison Hand ability, adding the additional effect of poisoning the opponent.

"Water jet!"

However, the bear apprentice was faster. Covered in water, he suddenly burst forth and struck Newra's chest first, forcibly interrupting the latter's movements.

Normally, a bear apprentice can only learn water-attribute moves after evolving into a water-attribute martial arts bear master.

However, after practicing the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist with the Floating Weasel for the past few days, the bear apprentice was able to use this move ahead of schedule, which was an unexpected surprise.

"Nura!!"

However, since the bear apprentice doesn't have the water attribute, its power isn't very high.

Using the ice behind her to absorb the force, Nura quickly adjusted her position, raised her venomous claws, and charged forward again.

With the addition of the Fighting attribute, Shizunula can perform a variety of agile movements.

Seeing this, Ash quickly gave instructions:

"Disciple Bear, recall Professor Weasel's secret technique for snorkeling. Take the opponent's attack!"

The apprentice understood and held his breath.

His palms seemed to be carrying a stream of water, moving slowly and weakly, but just before they were about to touch the opponent's poisonous claws, he suddenly exerted force upwards, deflecting the opponent's Poisonous Hand - Tile Splitting.

This is precisely the "transformation" technique from the profound meaning of the Flowing Water Rock Shattering Fist! (End of Chapter)