He knows Pokémon better than me.

"It looks really good!"

Xiao Zhi felt a surge of excitement.

While its power boost is far less than that of Z-Moves or Dynamax Moves, its advantage lies in the fact that it seems to require no special conditions. Once a Pokémon masters it, it can unleash it at will in the future.

Fierce and powerful moves can increase the effect and duration of the moves, while swift moves can increase attack speed.

Seeing Ash's burning gaze, Bellira couldn't help but remind him:
"Mastering a move also requires mastering the seed. And this time it's absolutely necessary!"

"To master one style of a move, you need 5 mastery seeds! And that's on the premise that you can already use that move skillfully!"

The previous teaching of techniques relied on the external form of the Ancient Washing Green Method and Secret Transmission Techniques; mastering the seed was simply a matter of cost.

However, mastering a technique is different; it requires the use of a mastery seed as a learning medium.

"what"

Xiao Zhi frowned and let out a sigh.

Why don't we go out to Obsidian Plains and hunt some wild Pokémon before Dawn comes back?
He doesn't need to defeat every single one; his Pikachu already possesses the "Thief" move and can steal.
No, he doesn't even need to go out!

Ash suddenly picked up Pikachu, placed it on the ground, and said seriously:
"Pikachu, as a mature Pokémon, you should learn to act on your own! Go to the lawn outside and steal some Mastery Seeds from wild Pokémon!"

Pikachu was indeed mature, opening its mouth wide and pointing inside.

It's not like the Greninja that travels; it won't go on a trip when it's hungry, and it can even bring back items.

Xiaozhi: "."

Bellila shrugged. Although she appreciated Ash's desire to improve, she was powerless to help him without mastering Seeds.

Reluctantly, Ash had no choice but to take Pikachu to find some food before letting it go on its journey.

However, as he was walking down the broken path, a figure rushed towards him and bumped into him with a thud.

"Ouch, that hurts!"

The latter fell to the ground, clutching his forehead in pain.

He belatedly realized something was wrong. He had been rolling and rushing every day, and his physical body had been tempered to the top level among the Washing Green people. How come when he collided with someone, he was the one who felt a pain, while the other person remained unmoved and stood there?

"Mingyao? Are you alright?"

Upon seeing who it was, Xiao Zhi quickly reached out and helped them up.

His first thought was that there was a similar energetic young man in the Xicui area, like "Axun," who was rushing around in a hurry.

"Uh, it's Mr. Guo Gang, I'm sorry."

Mingyao quickly stood up and apologized. The two had met once before at the Giant Tree Battlefield, and he knew that Xiaozhao was a friend of the Ginkgo Merchant Guild.

However, the reason he was in such a hurry today was because his target was Berryla behind him.

After a brief greeting, Mingyao strode up to Berryla and said earnestly:

"Aunt Bellila, please, please help my Pokémon master moves!"

When you open your palm, there are five black seeds that look like sunflower seeds.

"Is this what it means to master seeds?"

Xiao Zhi's interest was piqued, and he leaned closer to examine it.

"Oh~ Since it's Mingyao's request, then of course there's no problem~"

Berryla took the spiritual seed, laughed heartily, and showed Mingyao an appreciative look.

Mingyao used to not care much about her training ground, but since Xiaozhao started training there, Mingyao has come more often. The two seem to be rivals.

"In short, I can't fall too far behind Xiao Zhao!" This was Mingyao's thought.

Xiao Guang has already finished the Azure Coast dungeon. After completing the Sky Crown Foothills and Pure White Tundra dungeons, the entire Arceus storyline will be coming to an end.

In contrast, Mingyao felt like he was always just playing catch-up.

Although he has been trying his best to complete the research projects assigned by Dr. Laben, and is a genius trainer in Zhuqing Village, he has only barely managed to advance to a three-star member in Team Galactic so far.

After Xiaoguang returns from this trip, he will be promoted to five stars!
"Why does Xiao Zhao seem like a complete rookie trainer?!"

Mingyao could only grit his teeth and continue to catch up. When he asked Xiaoguang about the secret to becoming stronger, Xiaoguang had recommended this training ground that no one paid much attention to.

Teaching techniques and mastering them is like unlocking a treasure trove; Mingyao has also begun to painstakingly collect mastery seeds.

"So, which move do you want your Pokémon to master today? What style do you want it to be?"

Berry asked twice.

Without any intention of keeping anything to himself, Ash simply stood aside and watched curiously, while also giving Pikachu a little kick on the back.

Keep your eyes peeled. If you can steal it, you won't even need to master the seed!

Mingyao nodded and took out a roughly made Poké Ball.

boom!
A red light fell, revealing a docile Fire Rock Rat!
These are the starter Pokémon distributed by Team Galactic to its members, and they have successfully evolved to the second stage.

Mingyao had already thought it through and immediately spoke:

"I want Rockruff to master the Flame Wheel move! I want it to be a powerful, aggressive style!"

"can."

Berry nodded, then turned and walked to the craft table next to the dojo's gate, as if she was about to make something.

She didn't hide the ancient jade-washing technique too much and openly showed it to the two of them.

"Flame Wheel is a physical attack move, so I need to use this berry powder that can increase physical attack power."

She picked up a small jar and poured some orange-red powder onto the worktable—

The source of the powder is unknown; it's a closely guarded secret.

"If you feed this powder directly to a Pokémon, the Pokémon will immediately increase its physical attack, but the effect will wear off quickly, and it will enter a period of weakness."

Generally speaking, it's used in medicine, not eaten directly.

Of course, as a VIP reader, you can still see the specific recipe—

The orange powder comes from a fungus called *Scleroderma*, which is dried and ground.

This fungus only grows in the Xicui area. Its appearance is characterized by clusters of sharp, sword-like shapes that can cut the skin if encountered in the wild. However, it can also be used in medicine to make certain special pills.

"Then, extract the kernel from the seed and grind and mix it."

Berry released a raven leader, which understood and used its sharp beak to peck open the master seeds, placing four of them into the orange powder.

“Gah~!”

The fifth one was swallowed directly by the crow leader as payment for his labor.

"Master Seeds are extremely difficult to open; only intelligent bird Pokémon like Crowhead can open them and extract the seed core."

Berry explained the process without any concern that her techniques might be copied.

Ash stroked his chin and nodded. He had indeed heard Professor Oak tell the story of the clever Murkrow that would throw stones into bottles to drink water when he was a child.

Reasonable. (End of Chapter)