He knows Pokémon better than me.

Then the two-tailed Pokémon next to it started to move. With a peculiar technique, the two tailed Pokémon kneaded the Sword Dance Mushroom powder and Master Seed into small pills like kneading dough.

Of course, the long-tailed monster also ate a mastery seed as payment for its labor.

"So, what's actually needed are three mastery seeds?"

Xiao Zhi watched intently from the side.

Unfortunately, he didn't bring his Lucario, otherwise, with the latter's level 3 crafting talent, he would have stolen all of Bellila's underwear long ago.

A moment later, a small, deep red pill was held up by the two-tailed monster and presented to Mingyao with its tail.

"Remember the rules? Have your Pokémon swallow the 'Power Pill.' Use as many moves as possible during the process. The pill's effects will wear off completely in about three minutes, but that should be enough to unleash the Power Pill's effects!"

When Bellila reminded him, she looked at Ash. It was clear that this wasn't the first time Mingyao had tried this, and this time she was speaking to Ash.

"The Power Pill is universal; it can help you learn the Power Style for both physical and special attacks!"

Ash nodded. Although the Green Region doesn't understand abilities, Special Attack and Physical Attack have already been separated.

As for the Swiftness Pill, it is made by combining a type of fungus called Shadow Mushroom with a bluish powder that has been dried and ground.

Both are materials unique to the Greenland region. Consuming them directly can increase speed and evasion rate. When mixed with Master Seed, they can allow Pokémon to learn to switch to the Swift style of moves.

Of course, the Washi region also has a unique plant called "Iron Wall Fungus" that can increase defense. When mixed with Master Seeds, it can also produce a corresponding move style: Fortify!
However, most people value attack and speed more, so when they add effort values, they will only max out attack or speed first, and defense has little market value.
Now Bellila has become too lazy to make the Guardian Pill.

"I see."

Ash roughly understood that these pills were meant to put Pokémon into a temporary "enlightened" state, allowing them to learn the style changes of moves.

This is truly an ancient world, it's really wild!

Mingyao nodded, and went to the training area next door with the Fire Rock Rat. Before putting the red pill into the Big-Tailed Tanuki wooden stake, he didn't forget to repeat his instructions:
"Remember this, Cyndaquil: after you swallow it, use the Flame Wheel move as many times as possible!"

Just before he was about to feed it, Ash couldn't help but interrupt him.

"Mingyao, how about we change the move for Rockruff?"

"Let's try a different move?"

Mingyao stared blankly at Xiaozhi, looking completely puzzled.

After his Cyndaquil evolved, it mastered the move Flame Wheel, which propels it forward amidst flames and is arguably its most powerful move to date.

Having collected all the mastery seeds, he naturally thought that upgrading this move would be the first thing to do.

"Because Flame Wheel is just a transitional move. After all, your Cinderace will definitely evolve in the future, right?"

"Evolve into a Blazemon, no, no matter which Blazemon it is, they are actually better at special attacks."

"So if you want to choose a move that brings out a powerful style, I suggest choosing Flamethrower."

After all, when they traveled in the Sinnoh region, Akihiro was his friend, so Ash decided to give him a word of advice.

He himself had a Firestorm Beast, and he had also seen a Firestorm Beast that looked like a green one from Akin.

A fire wheel? Even a dog wouldn't need that.

The Mastery Seeds seem difficult to collect, so there's no need to waste them on the transitional move, Flame Wheel. "Is that even a possibility?"

Mingyao frowned. Back when Xiaoguang was battling the Forest King, Scizor, in the Giant Tree Battlefield, Xiaozhi was explaining the intricacies and abilities to them from the outside.
He is clearly not a simple person.

He then looked at Beryl, who had a similar aura to Elite Four member Daemon. Don't be fooled by their partners being things like Twintail and Ravenhead; these were just partners in the training grounds and crafting.

Her ace in Pokémon battles is actually Infernape, a trainer who excels at Fire-type battles!
Bellila nodded, not refuting Ash's statement, and even showed more appreciation on her face.

How come the people from this Ginkgo Merchant Guild know so much about Fire-type Pokémon?!
Mingyao's gaze sharpened, and without further hesitation, he fed the pill to the Fire Rock Rat while waving his hand:
"Cyndaquil, then keep using Flamethrower!!"

After swallowing the pill, the latter felt as if his whole body was filled with power, and flames burst forth above his head and tail.

Boom!

A beam of fire shot out from its mouth and slammed into the big-tailed raccoon's wooden stake. It seemed to have little power, and didn't even knock the raccoon back.

"In its second stage, Cyndaquil may indeed have a physical attack that surpasses its special attack, resulting in a situation where Flame Wheel is more powerful than Flamethrower."

Ash thought to himself that his true strengths would only become apparent after his final evolution.

Whether it's the normal Great Fire Breath or the Green-like creature's exclusive move—Chaotic Dance of Demons, both are special attack moves.

*Thud! Thud! Thud!*

The Fire Rock Rat spewed flames continuously, but for the first two minutes it seemed to have little power.

It wasn't until two and a half minutes into the game that I suddenly had a breakthrough!
"Whoa!!"

The Fire Rock Rat suddenly stood up halfway, roared loudly, and a fierce aura rose around it, as if black phantoms of the words "fierce" and "powerful" appeared in the air.

The next moment, the size of the Flame Thrash released by the Fire Rock Rat more than doubled, as if it had entered a state of intense fire.

What was originally just a fire impacting the wooden stake suddenly propelled the raccoon tree stake three meters away in an instant, making the air along the way feel as hot as if it had been ignited.

"Success!!"

Mingyao was overjoyed and exclaimed in surprise.

Mastering a move isn't something you can succeed at every time. If you can't master it in three minutes, you need to practice it many times in private. But without the boost of a "breakthrough" state, the time required will naturally increase exponentially.

Alternatively, you can spend five more Mastery Seeds to enter that "enlightened" state again and repeat the process.

"Alas."

However, after delivering a powerful blow, the Fire Rock Rat was panting heavily, clearly having expended a great deal of energy since mastering the technique for the first time.

Mingyao was quite satisfied with this. Once he adapted, his condition would improve significantly. Now, his strength should be one step closer to Xiaozhao's!

"Thank you so much, Aunt Berryla! And Mr. Gogan!!"

After expressing his gratitude, Mingyao recalled his Fire Rock Rat and hurriedly rolled towards the village entrance.

He has already gained the approval of the King of the Ghostly Horned Deer and can ride it. However, Xiao Zhao already has three riding partners: Ghostly Horned Deer, Moon Bear, and Ghost Tail Fish.

Head to the Crimson Lotus Wetlands now and gain the approval of the Moon Bear King there! (End of Chapter)