He knows Pokémon better than me.

After learning Team Galactic's big secret, Ash felt much more relaxed.

At least he now knows who's behind this.
If we're being honest, he's the one hiding in the shadows right now!
Back in the village, while waiting for Dawn to return from the Pure White Frozen Tundra, Ash also asked White for help.

"Keep a close eye on that ninja uncle, and also Ma Jiamu!"

The two arrived at the farmland area, where they could see the Yu Man Ting restaurant, which was open for business at the street corner, in the distance.

And Shi Yue, the honest and unassuming boss who looks like a shrewd peddler.

It has absolutely nothing to do with the mysterious ninjas!

"give it to me."

Ya Bai readily agreed, though he still didn't want any major disaster to happen in the Xicui region.

This is the place he specifically chose for his retirement!
During this time, Ash didn't have any free time and would come to Abai every few days to spar with him in fighting techniques.
Of course, it wasn't him, but rather the bear apprentice and the teddy bear puppet.

"Luca!"

With the support of ancient martial arts, the white Lucario's movements are far more agile and efficient than those of ordinary fighting Pokémon, making it more than capable of being a teacher to the two bear cubs.

"A bear, huh?"

Especially the bear apprentice, whose expression gradually turned to astonishment, realized that the movements of the Lucario in front of him were the same as those of Lucario's master in Galar Castle.

But after experiencing it firsthand, you can still sense some differences.

After all, Ash's Lucario is a modern Pokémon; even if it learned ancient martial arts, it's still a modern fighter.
The Lucario before us is a genuine ancient fighter.

"Bear drink!"

The apprentice was overjoyed. He condensed water into his fists and threw them out like bullets, creating a flurry of punches that left the audience breathless.

The teddy bear plopped down on the ground, its eyes drawn to the hunting swallowtail butterflies in the nearby field, and swiftly caught one.

"The butterfly sings."

The unfortunate Butterfly Hunting was held in his hand like a toy. The next moment, the bear hugged the butterfly and used its other fist to smash into Lucario's head with super strength!
Lucario was startled. With its Aura fully activated and its superior senses allowing it to leap backward to dodge, it managed to escape.

Although the two Pokémon in front of me don't have the potential to train in Aura, their fighting potential is quite remarkable.

The rest of the farming group looked on with curiosity at the Pokémon practicing in the open space next to them, their expressions full of surprise.

Although I've always heard that Ya Bai is very strong, he hasn't shown it yet since joining the farming group.

In their minds, the latter was just a lazy bum who got in through connections, was favored by the team leader, and had no other merits besides being handsome.

I didn't expect it to be this strong!

"Wow, what a promising talent!"

Caihua stood in front of a clump of shrubs, her gaze towards Yabai growing more and more fond of him.

Unfortunately, I have no interest in farming!
He sighed helplessly and could only continue tending to the plant in front of him, which was covered with strange four-leaf clovers of various colors.

Minty personality!

This is a special plant he cultivated using his unique methods, which cannot grow naturally in the wild.

If no one passes on this knowledge, it's likely that no one in Xicui will recognize this amazing plant in the future.

"Is she like minty things?"

Ash had previously investigated what was planted in this farmland, and what caught his attention the most was the colorful mint.

After feeding a Pokémon a food, you can change its "nature," allowing it to focus more on developing certain abilities.
For trainers, this is an absolutely priceless item!

After all, a small bottle of nutrient potions that increase effort values ​​can sell for a high price.

However, choosing the right Mint personality can be far more effective than any nutritional potion. "I don't recall ever hearing of Mint growing in the Sinnoh region in the future."

Ash thought about it. He had only seen this kind of thing with his own eyes after arriving in the Galar region, and he had obtained it from a Max Raid Den.

But how exactly they are born from the nest is unknown.

So, it can be artificially cultivated?

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but kindly remind him:
"Mr. Yabai, those mints are absolutely top-notch!"

Ya Bai turned his gaze away, a puzzled expression on his face. As a member of the farming group, he had once given a Pokémon a Mint.

Nothing particularly changed.

Even the vegetable that he planted himself only knew that Mint's personality was very important, but he couldn't explain exactly why it was important.

"Uh, don't people these days understand personality?"

Xiao Zhi understood that the people of Xi Cui didn't know much about either her characteristics or personality.

At most, they can only apply it in a simple way, but they have no idea about the underlying principles.

He didn't want the cultivation techniques for nature mint to be lost, so he quickly got to the point and started introducing knowledge about Pokémon natures.

After hearing this, Ya Bai's face gradually showed the same look of astonishment as when he heard "proficient in moves".

It seems to be a plant with miraculous effects!

"Then these are the personality mints, and the effects that the corresponding colors produce."

Ash took out his Pokédex again. Although he couldn't connect to the internet, he still had information like the Mint Color Conversion Chart saved locally.

There's a long list in the table, but none of that is the point.

"All you need to know is that Red Mint's Adamant ability boosts Attack training, while Light Blue Mint boosts Special Attack training!"

Xiao Zhi only highlighted two types.

Just like playing a game, don't teach newbies to randomly select runes and talents. Just stick to the one-click talent system.

There are two sets of runes in total, one set increases attack and the other increases magic.

enough.

"Fortunately, although they don't know much about other things, the people of Xicui at least know the difference between physical attacks and special attacks."

Xiao Zhi breathed a sigh of relief; at least he wouldn't have to start teaching from scratch.

But if we were talking about the Kanto or Johto regions a thousand years ago, then things and special creatures were inseparable, and old Gengar were all boxers.

"So, Mr. Ya Bai, the cultivation technique for mint is very important! Since Uncle Cai Zhongcai Hua is willing to teach you, you might as well learn it!"

Xiao Zhi's voice was fiery as he repeatedly encouraged them.

Hearing Ash's urging, Yabai gradually began to think about it. His previous mastery of moves had already proven that Ash knew more about Pokémon than he did.

Listen to him, you can't go wrong!
If the training grounds weren't closed right now, he would have gone to practice and master the moves.

So Yabai nodded, letting Lucario stay where he was to continue training the two bears, while he himself went to Naka to formally become her apprentice.

Hmm, when I retire on a deserted island, I can grow these personality mints when I have nothing to do!

Upon learning this, Caihua was overjoyed.

His hard work finally paid off!

Even Xiao Zhi, standing some distance away, couldn't help but feel a surge of affection. This black man from the Ginkgo Merchant Guild was truly his lucky star! (End of Chapter)