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Chapter 167 Victini: Scaring a Random Passerby to Death Every Day

In front of him was a large pile of grilled rice balls with different flavors, which were undoubtedly ordered by Aoki, the rice ball master.

Since the guest was welcome, Xia Chi did not refuse and released the other spirits to enjoy the rice ball feast together.

To be fair, the grilled rice balls are indeed quite delicious, which is why they've become the restaurant's signature dish.

The aroma of charcoal grilling, the savory fragrance of soy sauce soaking into the rice, and the hidden piece of cheese and scattered bits of pickled plum make the rice ball incredibly flavorful.

But no matter how elaborate it is, it's still just a rice ball!

Xia Chi looked uncomfortable after eating half of it; carbs with carbs, ugh.
It's no wonder it's a Kanto cuisine restaurant.
Ponpon really likes this flavor; I wonder if it reminds it of the taste of its hometown.

Xia Chi couldn't quite handle it, so he added some grilled fish, fried pork cutlet, tonkotsu ramen, and other dishes before he could enjoy his meal.

Just like in the game, the tatami area in the middle of the Treasure Cafeteria can also be transformed into a battleground.

While Xia Chi was eating, he saw at least two pairs of trainers suddenly get excited and start fighting in the arena.

Energy barriers are indeed the greatest invention in the world; otherwise, you wouldn't be able to eat out peacefully.

To be fair, watching the game while eating is indeed a wonderful thing.

Although these trainers are not very strong, they could even be described as amateurs.

But it goes well with rice!
Watching the Rattata use Tail Wag on the Infernape with the Defiant ability, Xia Chi felt that the rice ball in his hand tasted even better.

"How about we have a match?"

It wasn't Xia Chi who took the initiative to challenge him to a duel, but rather Aoki.

Xia Chi looked at him with some disbelief and joked, "Brother Qingmu, are you drunk? You actually volunteered to work overtime?"

After the meal, the two had become much more familiar with each other and were no longer so distant as to call each other "King Aoki" or similar terms.

"How can Pokémon battles be considered overtime?"

After downing two large glasses of beer, Aoki, who was indeed slightly tipsy, said, "It's not like a gym battle, it's all about having fun!"

The arena in the center of the Bao Canteen was now empty.

Xia Chi thought for a moment and readily agreed: "Okay, it'll help with digestion."

I haven't played a match since [Victory Star] was released, so I'll see how much experience Victini can gain after battling Aoki.

"Tini~"

Victini seemed very interested in the battle. Although it did not break out of its stealth state, Xia Chi heard its expectant voice.

Xia Chi whispered her refusal: "You're still too young, let's not fight yet, let's talk about it when you're older."

Aoki asked in confusion, "Who are you talking to?"

Xia Chi gave him an innocent look and said, "No, Brother Qingmu, you've had too much to drink, haven't you?"

Aoki scratched his head and muttered, "It's only two beers, it can't be that serious."

"Cuckoo~"

Bictini couldn't help but laugh.

Aoki heard it clearly this time, and looked around again, but still couldn't see the source of the sound.

Despite being in the bustling Bao Canteen, he shivered and got goosebumps.

Then he muttered to himself, "I'm a normal department head; ghosts can't hurt me."

Xia Chi: "."

That's because your Pokémon is immune to Ghost-type moves. What does that have to do with you, Aoki-san?

However, on the other hand, it is indeed necessary to restrain Bictini.

Otherwise, it would be a series of events that scare a random passerby to death every day.

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After the little incident, Xia Chi and Aoki, having eaten and drunk their fill, stood on the small battle arena in the center of the Treasure Dining Hall. As one of the Four Elite Four of Padia and the leader of the Jin Hui Dojo, Aoki was very popular at the Treasure Dining Hall.

The battle hadn't even started when everyone else gathered around.

I also heard someone shouting over there, "Boss, hurry up and serve the food! Master Aoki's competition is about to start. If you really can't, a bowl of rice will do."

Xia Chi: "."

Bro, do you think I'll play a really bad game?
That's understandable, given Aoki's strength is deeply ingrained in people's minds; he must have shattered many championship dreams here with a single kick.

The souls of the deceased trainers here could be combined into a banner of ten thousand souls.

"Are you going to use the Evil Spirit? I'm afraid the energy barrier in this small battlefield won't hold."

Before the battle began, Aoki said, "This place can only accommodate the residual energy of gym-level or lower."

Unlike in the game where you can't even break a single brick in the Treasure Dining Hall with Milton.

In reality, if Pengpeng were to take action here, it would be questionable whether even a single brick or tile would remain within a two-mile radius.

Energy barriers vary in strength, and even a gym-level Pokémon would have a hard time withstanding the energy intensity of a Pokémon of such a scale as the Pokémon Gym.

Xia Chi hadn't planned to use Ponpo anyway, so she shook her head and said, "No, I'll use Tire and the others."

"Well, in that case..."

Aoki thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll use that child!"

Xia Chi: "."

So which child is that?

The question was not answered until the battle began.

"I choose you, Tire Meow!"

"Come out, Starhawk!"

woc, Muke Eagle!

Xia Chi was startled when he saw the large, gray-black bird with a very cool tuft of feathers hanging down on its head.

Is Aoki the main force?

It's important to know that whether he's the Gym Leader of a Normal-type or the Elite Four member of a Flying-type, Staraptor is always part of Aoki's main team.

It's safe to say that Staraptor is definitely Aoki's signature Pokémon!

However, as mentioned before, no Gym Leader level or higher Pokémon will be sent out, so this shouldn't be Aoki's main Staraptor.

"It is the offspring of the first Muck Eagle I bred."

Aoki's aura during the battle was completely different from before. He said in a deep voice, "However, this child's strength is no weaker than the opponents you encountered in the tournament. Be careful!"

Xia Chi smiled confidently: "If it's just that level, it might not be enough, Brother Aoki."

Xia Chi's bond during the tournament was "Four Evils and Two Weeds," but now it's "Six Evils and Four Weeds"—

Eight hundred layers of fear, with a 15% damage increase for every hundred layers, totaling 120%!

It's like getting a [Sword Dance] plus [Trick] right at the start, with a little extra!
While the [Grass Attribute] bond hasn't quite reached the point where six Grasses can summon the Tree of Life, the 150% increase in physical attack, physical defense, and HP is still quite substantial.

It can be said that Tire Cat, with its dual Grass/Evil attributes, has benefited from all the advantages of these two mid-to-high-level bonds!
If they were to fight Crimson again now, the result might not be as simple as 3:2.

Aoki smiled faintly, taking it as Xia Chi's "threat words".

After all, it hadn't even been half a month since the tournament ended, and the opponents back then weren't strong enough for you to beat?
Who are you trying to scare?

Taking a deep breath, Aoki shouted, "Let's get past the Starhawk first! Brave Bird, unleash your full power!"

Xia Chi collected his thoughts and replied in a deep voice, "Tire Meow, upwards, Thunder Fist!"

(End of this chapter)