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Chapter 238: Obtain the Key Stone and unlock the Latias Mega Evolution Set! (4k)

Unlike Egui Peng, Xiong's apprentice and Shakiras did not feel envious.

The bear apprentice simply crossed his arms, looked the magical masked cat up and down a few times, and showed a calm expression with a hint of expectation on his little face.

It knew very well that its final evolved form, the majestic and imposing Martial Arts Bear Master, would never be inferior to its companion in terms of height and aura.

Shakiras was no exception, a defiant buzzing sound emanating from its sturdy, heavy carapace.

Two meters? Hmph.
But then again, how long will it take for me to evolve?
Shakiras, level 38, fell into deep thought.

Compared to her companions who viewed Magic Mask Cat with a competitive spirit, Victini remained carefree and oblivious.

It flapped its cute little cream-colored wings and flew curiously around Miaoha.

One moment it burrows into the ornate petal collar of the neck, the next it stretches out its little paws to tug at the large, flowing leaves behind the Magic Masked Cat, having a wonderful time.

Faced with this overly lively little guy, Magic Masked Cat seemed somewhat helpless.

However, Victini has always been the darling of the Xia Chi family, so after thinking about it, Miaoha decided to indulge her.

Zhenyi's feelings were the purest.

As the first two elves to arrive at Xia Chi's house, and partners who went out on adventures together every night, the two sisters had a very good relationship.

When Vibrating Wing had just evolved, you could clearly sense the frustration that Tiremon was feeling because it was "falling behind in progress."

So now that the cat has successfully completed its evolution, Sister Fa is genuinely happy for it.

After the elves and their newly revamped "new partner," the Magic Masked Cat, had been getting to know each other for a while, Xia Chi finally took them out for dinner.

It has to be said that walking down the street with the evolved Meowha will definitely turn heads.

Most of them looked on with envy.

Understandable. Who wouldn't want a magical masked cat that's tall, elegant, mysterious, and always snuggling close to its trainer?
As the afterglow of the setting sun painted the sea golden, Xia Chi led the elves into a clean and tidy seaside restaurant.

Enjoying the unique slow-paced and tranquil atmosphere of Petalburg City, Xia Chi watched the Pokémon playing and eating while silently planning her next trip.

Uncle Qianli probably still has six or seven main Pokémon, and it will probably take two or three battles to grind up the experience and fear points.

With such intense battles, and considering the recovery and rest time, the Pokémon would have to take turns fighting, meaning there would be at most one battle every two days.

Based on my estimate, I'll need to stay in Orange Blossom for about another week.

Then spend a day flying to Martial Arts Town, go to the Vine Tree Gym Leader, and repeat this process.
Based on this calculation, the earliest we can reach Odomare, the City of Water, is around August 10th.

But it's alright. If the guardian siblings of the Water City are really over there, a day or two won't make a difference.

Just travel according to your own plans.

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On the third day in Petalburg City, Xia Chi did not challenge the Gym Leader of the Thousand Miles Gym, giving the Pokémon ample time to rest.

On the fourth day, July 25, he challenged the Orange Blossom Gym again.

Qianli was naturally happy to play along with a challenger as formidable as Xia Chi.

Although the opponent's action of "banning" their own Kangaskhan and Slaking was a bit strange.
After their first 3v3 match, Qianli had already figured out Xia Chi's strength and weaknesses.

In the second match, he held nothing back.

From the very first Pokémon, they sent out their strongest of the strong, Swellow.

Xia Chi then sent out Zhenyi Fa, who hadn't gotten a chance to play in the previous match.

According to the data in the post-match battle log, although this Swellow's level was not as terrifying as Slaking's level 71, it was still at level 67, which was comparable to that of the Kangaskhan.

Sister Fa lost.

The loss was not unjust.

The process was exactly what Xia Chi had been most worried about: Zhenyifa was unable to hold on until the later power point and was forcibly knocked down.

Qianli, that old fox, had also carefully set a trap.

At the start of the battle, he deliberately made Swellow avoid using any moves of normal attributes.

As is well known, Ghost-type attacks are immune to Normal-type attacks, except if the opponent has the [Courage] ability.

Seeing that Swellow consistently avoided using Normal-type moves to probe her attacks, Xia Chi naturally fell into a cognitive trap—

He judged that the giant swallow's characteristic was [perseverance], not [courage]!

This misjudgment caused a crucial tactical deployment to fail.

Sister Fa didn't dare to use [Will-o'-the-Wisp] lightly, since the attack power of a Pokémon with the [Perseverance] trait would increase by 50% when under abnormal status conditions!

As for moves like [Share the Pain], needless to say, Swellow uses [Brave Bird Attack] like it's a death wish, and doesn't dodge or evade [Mental Impact] launched by flapping wings.

It doesn't even care about its own health points; with its wings flapping, how can it possibly steal any health points?

Even though Sister Fa theoretically possesses the forbidden technique of "infinite [Painted Skin]", it's useless against Bug Yan's reckless Seven Injury Fist style of fighting. She can't absorb blood, so it's all for naught.

In the end, it lost to this giant swallow by a single move.

Xia Chi subsequently sent out two spirits: Bear Apprentice and Magic Masked Cat.

With these two Pokémon being more balanced in offense and defense, Xia Chi managed to win two rounds.

Ultimately, they narrowly lost with a score of 2:3.

This defeat was within Xia Chi's expectations.

Although the other Pokémon in the Thousand Miles region are not as terrifyingly strong as Slaking, they are all at the "strong gym level" of level 65-68.

Without the advantage of "two lives against one life," even the newly promoted numerical monster, Magic Masked Cat, cannot defeat Qianli when he goes all out.

Of course, another important reason is that Xia Chi had instructed the Pokémon before the competition not to stubbornly endure it like Meowha did when fighting Slaking the day before yesterday.

After all, that kind of desperate fighting style, which almost exhausts one's potential, puts too much strain on the elf's body.

It's not worth it for a little bit of fear.

Besides, the fear value doesn't disappear; it's just a matter of whether you acquire it sooner or later.

The match wore down two key players from a distance, and this pace meant that Xia Chi stayed in Orange City two days longer than expected.

On August 1st, he finally defeated all the Pokémon of the entire main team of the Thousand Miles Pokémon in turn, and only then did he leave Petalburg City satisfied.

On the flying car heading to Wudou Town.

Xia Chi leaned back in his seat, his consciousness sinking into the system interface, his gaze focused on the exciting numbers.

1468.6!

This increase even exceeded the total amount previously revealed at the Kanaz Trainer Academy.

This once again proves the prestige of Senri, the strongest Gym Leader in Hoenn.

So, should we save up until we reach a level with a total of 1500 points, and then open another [Fear Value Chest]?
Having proven the adage "luck doesn't save the unlucky" in numerous gacha games, Xia Chi decisively chose to pull a single card and achieve a miracle.

"Brother Tong, open the Fear Value Chest!"

He silently recited in his mind. [The Fear Value Treasure Chest has been opened. Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Large Lucky Lantern *1, Elf Fragment - Victini *1!]

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Victini's Fairy Fragments
Xia Chi's little bit of expectation was instantly replaced by a trace of disappointment.

Another one short for mahjong?

He glanced at his "fragment warehouse," which included this Victini, Shakiras, Ponpo, Meowth, Fatie, and a Ditto.
There are already fragments of six different spirits!

You want to collect all the summoning dragons from Xiong's apprentice, right?
Xia Chi silently complained to himself.

I really don't know whether to call this luck good or bad.

The good news is that there are many kinds; the bad news is that none of them can be found.

but
Unless the next treasure chest contains a fragment of the Bear Apprentice or Shakiras, it should be time to upgrade its star rating, right?

Just thinking about the benefits of star upgrades—

The spirit's current level and level cap increase by 10, all attribute stats increase by 20%, and a single attribute is enhanced!
Xia Chi felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

These two upgrades provide an incredibly valuable boost to immediate combat effectiveness!
As for whether Tongzige's level increase will cause the Pokémon's "foundation to become unstable"?
Please, a normal improvement is just like studying hard for years; if you work hard enough, you can indeed get good grades.

But no matter how excellent or hardworking you are, it can't compare to the accuracy and efficiency of copying from the reference answer, right?
Therefore, Tongzi's improvement is the most stable and solid!
This certainly doesn't mean that Xia Chi looks down on Pokémon that grow stronger through traditional training and normal effort.

He and the Magic Masked Cat have gotten to where they are today not entirely thanks to Tongzi's help.

The hard work and perseverance of our colleagues day after day are equally indispensable.

However, with a safe and stable shortcut right in front of us, it would be really presumptuous not to take it.

Add the newly acquired Victini Elf Fragment to your inventory.

Xia Chi continued opening the boxes, "Brother Tongzi, open the lucky lantern!"

The last large lucky lantern opened a Latias super stone.

If all goes well, should we be able to unlock the keystone this time?

[The large lucky lantern has been activated! Congratulations, host, you have obtained: 2 Seeds of Zarude and 1 Keystone!]

What is lost on one front is gained on another!
Although Xia Chi didn't get what she wanted from the spirit fragments, the "lucky" name of the Lucky Lantern was indeed well-deserved, as she got a key stone!
Take out the keystone and the Latias Super Stone obtained in the previous two weeks from the item warehouse.

Xia Chi placed the two precious gems, perhaps unique in the world, in his left and right hands respectively, examining them closely.

The Latias Super Stone is crystal clear and smooth. Inside, two energy streams, one red and one purple, intertwine like living things, radiating a mysterious halo.

The keystone is larger, with a dazzling symbol resembling a "genetic helix" clearly visible at its core. The entire stone shimmers with rainbow-like gradient colors, making it exceptionally magnificent.

(Keystone)
Combining these two can create miracles of life and achieve super evolution?
Xia Chi murmured to himself, feeling the cool touch of the stone on his fingertips.

Hmm, no.
Just like when I found the Taijingzhu in Beishang Township, I once again "predicted the version".

However, unlike the more universally applicable terreusable terreus, super stone has a higher compatibility.

I have Keystones and Mega Stones, but I don't have Latias.
Well, so after challenging the Vine Tree in Martial Arts Town, hurry up and head to Odomare!

As Xia Chi was pondering, Shakiras, who was in the back seat of the car, suddenly leaned over restlessly.

Its hard shell almost pressed against the keystone, emitting a curious buzzing sound: "Gah?"

[Xia Chi, Xia Chi, what's this? It looks delicious!]

"Eat, eat, eat everything!"

Xia Chi was both annoyed and amused, and turned around to give Shakiras a flick on the forehead.

thump—

A crisp impact sounded.

The next second, Xia Chi gasped in pain, "Hiss—Ouch!"

He grimaced as he covered his knuckles, which had instantly swelled up.

Forgot that this guy's shell is even stronger than metal.
The magical masked cat in the passenger seat tenderly took Xia Chi's injured hand, and a little transparent sap with a fresh grassy scent secreted from its fingertips.

For some unknown reason, the redness and swelling on my knuckles quickly subsided, and the pain disappeared as well.

"Meow-ha!"

Magic Masked Cat then turned its head and hissed angrily at the culprit, Shakiras, its crimson cat eyes filled with reproach.

Shakiras: "..."

No, it was Xia Chi who hit me, so how can you blame me?
Looking at the aggrieved Shakiras, Xia Chi chuckled and said, "Alright, Meowha, don't be mean to it. I was just joking with Shakiras."

He calmed down the overly protective Magic Masked Cat, then his gaze fell once again on the shimmering keystone in his hand, a slight thought stirring within him.

Perhaps this is the reason why Tyranitar can also Mega Evolve, which is the future evolution of Tyranitar.

Why would it be so interested in keystones?
I wonder when I'll be able to get the Tyranitar's Mega Stone.
However, it doesn't seem to be in such a hurry.

After all, Shakiras is still more than ten levels away from evolving into Tyranitar.

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After a two-and-a-half-hour flight, the car landed smoothly at its destination, Wudou Town.

This small town, located on a southern island in Hoenn, is far smaller than the northern cities of Kanazawa or Petalburg City. Due to the island's terrain, it appears small and compact.

However, compared to Petalburg City, which is dull and only has gyms as its highlights, Dewtown is full of a completely different kind of vitality.

In the height of summer, the scorching sun poured down, making the golden sand and azure waters shine exceptionally brightly.

The crowds frolicking on the beach and the surfboards riding the waves on the sea all demonstrate the charm of this place as a summer resort.

The sun-drenched beaches here are far more vibrant and interesting than the flat coastline of Orange Blossom.

Unfortunately, Xia Chi's mind is currently on the water city of Odomarra, and she has no mood to travel.

Goal: Quickly clear the Martial Arts Dojo!
As soon as Xia Chi parked his flying car not far from the martial arts dojo on the edge of the cliff, he rushed off to prepare to challenge the dojo.

The bad news is that only Shinobu, Fujiki's disciple, is at the dojo.

The fighting girl, who had the same light blue hair as Fujiki and wore a high ponytail, truthfully said, "The weather is so nice today, Fujiki-sensei went surfing at the beach."

Xia Chi: "."

He wasn't too surprised by the answer.

In the anime, when Ash came to challenge the Fighting Gym, he was turned away for the same reason.

In a sense, is this the standard outcome of challenging a martial arts dojo?

With the speedrun plan failing, Xia Chi had no choice but to stay in Wudou Town for the time being.

As a summer resort destination for the entire Hoenn region, Dewford Town boasts a well-developed tourism industry chain.

But the price... less than half the size of the suite, yet it's more expensive than the most luxurious hotel in Kanaz!
Hoenn Sanya is a city that belongs to the region.

(End of this chapter)