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Chapter 206 On the Eve of Leaving the Island, Subduing the Bear Apprentice! (4k views, please vote for monthly tickets! Bonus chapter for monthly tickets: 2527)

With Bictini's help, Xia Chi quickly adapted to the intensity of daily training.

In the morning, we diligently trained our physical fitness; in the afternoon, we honed our waveguide control skills.

Before going to sleep, cleanse your mind and adjust your state using the breathing techniques taught by Mastad.

Day after day, the routine was almost rigid.

When Xia Chi focused all his energy on martial arts training, time seemed to pass exceptionally quickly.

It feels like just yesterday we arrived on the island, and today is already the eve of our departure.

Two months later, on June 28th.

As dawn broke, the ancient courtyard of the Armor Island Martial Arts School was bathed in soft sunlight.

Xia Chi finished his morning physical training and slowly came to a stop.

He was shirtless, and his once lean and thin physique, which he had before arriving on the island, had been transformed through daily sculpting.

The well-proportioned muscle lines gleamed with a healthy sheen under the sunlight, exuding a strong and powerful aura.

"Kuma!"

Xia Chi accepted a bottle of chilled tree juice with a smile from his apprentice, Xiong, who was standing beside him.

"Thank you, apprentice bear."

For the past two months, this little guy has practically become Xia Chi's shadow during training.

When Xia Chi was practicing waveguides, it sat quietly beside him, offering guidance from time to time.

When the elves in Xiachi undergo energy control training, it joins in the training as if it were one of them.

There was no time when a tacit understanding and a deep bond had been established between Xiong's apprentice and Xia Chi.

Even the most oblivious person knows that in this situation, you can simply beckon with your finger and your bear apprentice will go into your Poké Ball.

Xia Chi was certainly not oblivious, but he wanted to preserve this meaningful moment at a special point in time—

Outlying islands.

That's right, after two months of special training, Xia Chi is preparing to leave Armor Island.

Improving physical fitness and Pokémon strength is certainly great, but unfortunately, the journey to Hoenn has taken too long.

Tongzi has been stuck on the battle rounds for over two months.

Moreover, having already mastered the martial arts philosophies of [One-Hit Strike Style] and [Combo Style], there's no need to be on the Isle of Armor to diligently practice them.

Not only Xia Chi, but the elves also underwent an amazing transformation in these two months.

The change in rank is not the main point.

Although the diligent Pokémon level up quite quickly thanks to the bonuses from the [Training Assist Device] and [Victory Star] bonds, their training is still effective.

Tire Cat and Zhenyi Hair have leveled up by two, reaching levels 32 and 33 respectively.

The cat is one step closer to level 36, the stage where it will evolve into Magic Masked Cat.

Shakiras, however, leveled up faster than his two older sisters, reaching level 37 after three levels.

But it's still a long way from evolving into the Desert Tyrant Tyrant Tyrannosaurus at level 55.

Ponpon also leveled up three times to reach level 64. The reason why she could level up so quickly despite being at such a high level is nothing else.

It was because Xia Chi had given her all three magical candies from the [Lucky Lantern] last time.

As for the two [Spirit Fragments - Ditto], Xia Chi decided to wait a little longer.

If you urgently need to improve your combat power, upgrade Ponpo to two stars.

It wasn't that Xia Chi was reluctant to part with it; she was just afraid that she might get Ponpo's spirit fragments from the [Lucky Lantern] later, which would allow her to directly upgrade to two stars.

As we all know, it only takes two spirit fragments to upgrade from one star to two stars, but it takes eight to upgrade from two stars to three stars.
To avoid wasting resources, let's wait and see.

The Wait Party will never lose.

The one who leveled up the most was undoubtedly Victini, who relentlessly drained the lifeblood of her teammates.

Originally level 18, it leveled up by a whopping eight levels in two months, reaching level 26.

Xia Chi estimates that by the time it returns from Hoenn, it will have surpassed Tire Meow and the others to join the top tier.

Excluding PonPon, PonPon is always a T0.

Besides their level, what the spirits have transformed for the most is the integration of the martial arts philosophies of either the [One-Hit Strike] or [Combo Strike] styles.

Just like the winged aircraft not far away.

It hovered in mid-air, with a ball the size of a ping-pong ball floating in front of it, yet it appeared to be a deep, pure black shadow ball that seemed capable of swallowing all light.

The entire sphere was perfectly round and smooth, with no energy dissipation whatsoever, like an impossible water droplet described in The Three-Body Problem.

Zhenyi's scarlet eyes fixed on a hard iron plate used for testing techniques in the courtyard, and suddenly he pushed it forward.

laugh--

With a soft sound, the Shadow Ball vanished instantly, leaving only a tiny hole on the five-centimeter-thick iron plate.

Its terrifying penetrating power and ultimate energy control perfectly embody the essence of the one-hit kill style.

The transformation of the Winged One is also a true reflection of the other Pokémon.

Even the energy control abilities of the Summer Pool elves, including Victini, have greatly improved.

Although their moves are no longer as powerful as before, their threat to enemies has increased dramatically inversely.

However, this does not mean they cannot use powerful and imposing moves.

Moves like Shakiras's [Earthquake] and [Rock Slide], which aim to maximize their range, cannot be applied haphazardly by focusing the moves on a single point.

In short, the [Combo Style] and [One-Hit Style] are designed to give spirits more tactical options in battle, rather than confining them to these limited ranges.

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After finishing the chilled and refreshing lychee juice handed to him by his apprentice, he happened to see Ma Shide walking in from outside the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

"Little Chichi, are you leaving tomorrow?"

Xia Chi laughed and said, "Yeah, it's really not easy to find someone to accept the Flying Taxi fare I booked on 'Steel Armored Raven Taxi' for 2 pm tomorrow."

The Isle of Armor is a hundred miles away from the Galar mainland, and ordinary Corviknights don't have that much stamina.

However, including the cost of the journey, a trip to Xiachi would cost two to three thousand Alliance Coins, which is about the same as taking a plane within Donghuang.

Therefore, the importance of a rideable sprite that can fly is highlighted again.

Next, I must catch a Pokémon that can carry me through the air!
Xia Chi glanced at his apprentice Xiong, who was already "in his pocket," and once again set the flag that had been inserted and removed repeatedly.

Time flies!

Mastedt's gaze slowly swept over Xia Chi and his elves, his face showing undisguised satisfaction.

He walked up to Xia Chi and patted his broad shoulder forcefully.

This time, Xia Chi was not as disheveled as the first time, but stood firmly as a rock.

"Not bad, not bad. You've made such progress in just two months. I'm very pleased!"

Xia Chi bowed deeply and said sincerely, "It's all thanks to Master's meticulous guidance!"

Over the past two months, he has come to deeply appreciate the strength and wisdom of this legendary trainer.

"Alright, it's not like we'll never see each other again."

Ma Shide waved his hand and laughed, "You're bowing like you're attending my funeral."

Elderly people usually don't say such unlucky things, but he's different.

He is Mastedt.

Having reached his level of maturity, life and death are no longer such a big deal.

Xia Chi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Given your physical condition, I probably won't have that opportunity anytime soon."

"Get out of here! If you curse me again, I'll elbow you!"

After the joke, Ma Shide looked at his disciple Xiong, who was quietly watching Xia Chi in the courtyard, and said, "Little guy, you should understand, right? He's leaving soon. It's time to make a choice, isn't it?" Ma Shide pointed to the tower behind the martial arts school, symbolizing the ultimate trials of the One-Strike Style and the Combo Style: "Do you want to stay on Armor Island, or..."

He paused for a moment, his eyes shining brightly: "Or should you follow Xia Chi and experience your own path of martial arts?"

The courtyard fell silent instantly, save for the rustling of leaves in the wind. All the elves' eyes were fixed on the bear apprentice.

The apprentice did not hesitate for a moment.

It took its short legs and walked firmly to Xia Chi.

He tilted his head back, his dark, glistening eyes gleaming with unwavering trust and determination.

The bear apprentice stretched out its furry little paws and gently grabbed Xia Chi's trouser leg, letting out a clear and loud bark at Ma Shide.

"Kuma!"

I want to go with Xia Chi!

A strong, pure waveguide, carrying its heartfelt intentions, was transmitted to Xia Chi, filled with admiration and a desire to follow.

Xia Chi smiled slightly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

He crouched down, looked at his apprentice Xiong at eye level, and smiled.

"Then, please guide me from now on, my disciple Xiong."

Instead of taking out a Poké Ball, he extended his hand.

"Kuma!"

The bear apprentice let out a joyful cry and placed its little paws on Xia Chi's palm without hesitation.

"Tini~"

Victini flew over at the right time, circling the bear apprentice's small body two and a half times, as if welcoming a new friend.

Outside the courtyard gate, two tall and composed figures stood quietly.

The two martial arts bear masters did not come in to disturb this heartwarming scene, but simply watched from afar.

His gentle gaze, no longer sharp, shifted back and forth between Xia Chi and Xiong's apprentice before finally settling on their clasped hands.

He gazed at her for a long time, then nodded slightly.

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The apprentice's integration was incredibly smooth.

The two months of training involved almost daily interaction. Not to mention Xia Chi, even Tire and the others had gotten used to having this determined and serious little guy around.

There was an unspoken premonition that it would join the team.

The same applies to Xiong's apprentice; over the past two months, it has not only been observing Xia Chi, but also these future partners.

While the most important thing when choosing a trainer is to respect the trainer as a person, how easy or difficult it is to get along with your "colleagues" will also affect your future life.

Fortunately, the elves in Xiachi have very good personalities.

Or rather, birds of a feather flock together, and Xia Chi himself is not the kind of person who can tame elves with extreme personalities or who are difficult to get along with.

Yeah, it's just that Tire Cat, for some reason, has always been a little bit, inexplicably, subtly wary of me.
Or something else?
The apprentice couldn't tell the difference.

But it's not a big problem.

That night, the Masted Martial Arts School was brightly lit.

A lively and heartwarming farewell banquet was held for Xia Chi, who will be embarking on his journey home tomorrow, and Xiong, who has officially joined the team.

All the martial arts students gathered together, including Clara, who might become the future head of Xia Chi Island.

During these two months, Xia Chi would also take time to observe her during training breaks.

Both in appearance and behavior, this girl seems to have changed a lot.

The heavy makeup of the past has disappeared, replaced by clean and light makeup, or even almost bare face.

The exaggerated pink hair accessories and clothing have been replaced with simpler and neater martial arts uniforms, but some bright color embellishments that she personally prefers are still retained in the details.

Her entire demeanor has become much more reserved, a far cry from her former flamboyant and eye-catching personality.

Although a hint of cunning and liveliness still occasionally shines through her eyes, her restlessness has indeed subsided considerably.

The same applies to performance.

Clara trains very hard and takes great care of the elves.

He became much more sincere in his attitude towards the other apprentices.

At least, she's no longer the Clara who would do anything for popularity.

The farewell banquet was undoubtedly centered around Xia Chi and his apprentice Xiong.

Although this famous junior apprentice is always engrossed in cultivation, Xia Chi still gives guidance to the apprentices on Pokémon breeding and command in his spare time.

Especially the adorable Xiaoyou.

As for Hop, he will be given extra care because of Leon.

Therefore, the apprentices were somewhat reluctant to part with Xia Chi, who was leaving tomorrow.

In contrast, Mastedt showed little sadness.

It's not that he had no feelings for Xia Chi.

But with his level of experience, he has long since become indifferent to things like parting.

Besides, as I said before, he's just gone, it's not like he won't come back.

However, Master Ma's farewell to his apprentice Xiong, the "treasure of the museum," was much more solemn.

He gave Xiong's apprentice a specially made weighted wristband with the emblem of his martial arts school.

According to the old man, this wristband is made of a special material that can be adjusted in weight according to the bear apprentice's growth, helping it to continuously hone its strength and control.

The bear apprentice's parents presented him with a "Hundred Battles Belt" woven with special grass leaves and emitting a faint fragrance.

The one-strike style martial arts master Xiong Shi personally tied it to his disciple Xiong's waist.

This ribbon is not just for decoration; it is imbued with the invisible will and martial arts insights left behind by countless battles and punches.

It is the inheritance of strength, and also the silent expectations of parents.

Xia Chi could clearly sense with his waveguide that two powerful and pure, yet completely different, martial arts wills were swirling around him.

One stream is as condensed as metal, the other as continuous as a tide.

Undoubtedly, this will be the most valuable asset for Xiong's future martial arts journey.

The martial arts master, a master of combo attacks, gently patted his bear apprentice's head with his thick palm, his deep roar filled with encouragement and reluctance.

However, children must eventually leave when they grow up.

Despite their reluctance, the two martial arts bear masters gave each other some instructions and then got up to leave, leaping into the forest of Armor Isle into the vast night.

Perhaps it's because they don't want to experience the farewell tomorrow.

Perhaps they're preparing to create a bear apprentice.
As the banquet drew to a close, Xia Chi sat in the courtyard of the martial arts school with his apprentice, Xiong, who was full and somewhat drowsy.

Tire and Ponpo stayed quietly by her side, spending their last night on Armor Island together.

The night sky is dotted with stars, and the sea breeze carries a moist scent.

"Kuma."

The bear apprentice snuggled closer to Xia Chi, found a more comfortable position, and closed his eyes peacefully.

The tiny paws were still unconsciously clutching Xia Chi's clothes.

Xia Chi looked down at his new companion's peaceful sleeping face and suddenly remembered something.

The bond between the bear apprentice and the bear should be updated by now, right?
(I didn't mean to stop here, I just wrote 1.2 words today and I'm too brain-dead to think about the bond between Xiong and his apprentice. Feel free to post any ideas you have here~)

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