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Chapter 293 Star-Level Evolution! Combo Attack Style - Martial Arts Bear Master Appears! (4k, Bonus Chapter 3440)
After seeing off Ye Ci and Xin Li, who had come to visit, Qi Shu closed the dojo door again and began his seclusion.

The match between Xia Chi and Xin Li just now seemed to have given her some inspiration. She went to the training room alone with great interest, seemingly pondering something.

With nothing else to do, Xia Chi routinely glanced at the system's fear level progress.

The numbers above gave him a pleasant surprise.

"1813.5"

Another hundred! No wonder she's Xin Li's fairy!

On the other hand, it seems that doubles matches are a bit more efficient at building up fear points than singles matches.

This will immediately increase the fear level of all four Pokémon.
In short, no matter what.

Unboxing! Unboxing!
After absorbing some of Latias's good fortune, Xia Chi opened the Treasure Chest of Fear.

[The Large Terror Chest has been opened! Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Large Lucky Lantern *1, Elf Fragment: Bear Apprentice *1!]

Xia Chi was overjoyed.

I finally got the last fragment to upgrade my apprentice to two stars!
Compared to a month ago, Xiong's apprentice has now leveled up twice and reached level 37.

I'm three levels away from the level 40 requirement for the [Water-Evil Mixed Scroll] item.

Although there are still about two months until the start of the World Dark-type Specialist Tournament, the sooner you evolve, the sooner you can enjoy it.

Xia Chi couldn't wait to pet the majestic and powerful martial arts bear master!
"Brother Tong, upgrade Xiong's star level!"

[Application successful. Please select the Bear Apprentice to enhance attributes!]

The enhanced attributes gained from star-level upgrades allow Pokémon to receive a 30% bonus or reduction when using or countering moves of that attribute, making it arguably the Pokémon's "third attribute."

Xia Chi thought about it and decided to choose between the two attributes: fighting and fairy.

The former goes without saying; by further enhancing its already advantageous main attribute, its strength reaches an even higher level.

If the fairy attribute is considered, Xia Chi is focusing on defense.

Although the Combo Martial Arts Bear Master can freely switch between the two secondary attributes of Water and Evil, there are still two attributes that cannot be avoided no matter how you switch.

Flying and fairies.

Fairies, in particular, are doubly weak to Fighting Water and quadruple weak to Fighting Dark!
Martial arts master Xiong is not as resilient as someone in prison.
The problem is on the offensive end; Martial Arts Urshifu has no decent Fairy-type moves.

If Xia Chi knew how to be playful, she would consider it.

It's really a waste of its potential to only provide 30% resistance to Fairy-type moves.

Perhaps we should continue to strengthen our advantages.

As for the weaknesses of the fairy attribute, just expose them to the opponent to trigger the berserk state when the health drops below half.

With that in mind, he said without hesitation, "Brother Tongzi, enhance the combat attributes!"

[Fighting attribute enhancement complete!]

OK, all done!
All that's left is to wait until the next day when the bear apprentice's star level is completed, and then use the scroll to evolve it!
Xia Chi was about to exit the system when he scanned the large lucky lantern in the item warehouse.

Oh right, and this too.

Xia Chi opened it without thinking.

[The large lucky lantern has been activated! Congratulations, host, you have obtained: 3 Fighting Gems (Top Quality), 1 Special Sandwich Recipe, and 1 Skill Learning Machine - High Five Surprise!]

Aside from a move learning machine, I didn't find anything particularly surprising.

There's also a weird "special sandwich recipe." I don't know what it's for.

Hey, wait!

In the game, do Gullton and Milton like to eat sandwiches?
Xia Chi opened the prop warehouse to check, and as expected, he gleaned some clues from the prop descriptions.

[Special Sandwich Recipe: A sandwich-making recipe that seems to be especially beloved by some kind of elf! Ingredients: .]

Sure enough.

Based on the usual characteristics of the Lucky Lantern, it is highly likely that it will be used to fish for a certain Motor Lizard after activating the Time Machine in Zone Zero.

As for who it is, we'll find out in time.

Xia Chi took out the recipe and handed it to Latias beside her, saying, "Latias, you and Fa Jie can work together to figure out how to make this sandwich."

Latias obediently accepted it, and after a slight hesitation, a hint of grievance appeared in his eyes.

I can't understand the words on this.

Xia Chi: "."

Oh no, I forgot that both of them are illiterate.

Judging from Latias's expression, does she think he deliberately used this to "humiliate" her?

Xia Chi quickly explained, "It's my fault, I forgot. We'll discuss it together tonight."

Latias, who was somewhat sensitive, then suppressed his slightly aggrieved expression and nodded with a smile.

【Okay, Xia Chi~】

After calming Latias down, Xia Chi finally looked at the learning device for the high-five surprise attack technique.

My own Pokémon doesn't have the ability to endlessly harass and ambush like Tiger God, so it's not very useful. I'll just give it to Qishu's Thunder Beast.

This perfectly makes up for its lack of a [high-five surprise attack].

In this way, the Super Thunder Beast, with its unparalleled output and speed, is truly even more ferocious than the Blazing Roar Tiger.

Capable of controlling the field and delivering output!

The title of the universe's first dream to hatch?

Bring it to you!

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Tonight's dinner will naturally consist of "special flavor sandwiches" made by Brother Tongzi.

Seasonings and ingredients are readily available in most mainstream supermarkets and are not difficult to obtain.

As for the taste...
It's definitely delicious.

But if you were to describe how incredibly delicious...
A simple homemade meal consisting of bread filled with meat, eggs, and vegetables, topped with sauce—it's practically unheard of!

Xia Chi, a seasoned food connoisseur from the Donghuang region, certainly couldn't do something so dishonest.

However, anything made by Sister Fa is guaranteed to be delicious.

In no time, Xia Chi and the elves of Qi Shu had finished the whole basket of sandwiches.

I just hope it really is a "Noble Phantasm against Milton".
Xia Chi thought to himself.

"Hey, where's the bear apprentice? Doesn't it eat dinner?"

Qishu was halfway through his meal when he realized that one of the elves was missing from the table and suddenly asked a question.

"She's asleep in her room."

Xia Chi made up a story: "I guess it's been training too hard lately, and it really gave it its all in today's battle, so I didn't wake it up and let it rest a little longer."

In reality, Xiong's apprentice has already entered a 24-hour "star-level sleep".

However, Kiju didn't doubt it, because this reason perfectly matched her stereotype of the bear apprentice.

She exclaimed, "Yes, my apprentice Xiong is the most hardworking and disciplined elf I've ever met!"

Babu Tubo, who was already working very hard beside him, nodded in agreement, indicating that he was willing to admit defeat.

During their conversation, Xia Chi said, "By the way, can I borrow Thunder Beast for a bit later? I want to teach it a new move."

Although you can teach a moveset by simply telling the TM to your brother, there's still a procedure to follow.

"it is good!"

Qi Shu nodded happily, then looked at Raiden, who was eating under the table, "Raiden, go practice with Xia Chi after dinner~"

"Goo-hoo!" Thunder Beast nodded steadily.

Since learning that this crucial King of the Hill challenge was designed with it as the core of the strategy.

Raiden, who was once a minor figure on the fringes of Qishu's main lineup, trained exceptionally hard and diligently.

It evokes a sense of "a scholar will die for one who understands him."

Practicing extra training after dinner is naturally a minor matter.

Having finalized the move-teaching arrangements, Qishu asked curiously, "By the way, Achi, what moves are you going to teach Raiden?"

Xia Chi replied, "A surprise attack with a high five."

"It really is this!"

Qi Shu's eyes lit up with surprise, and his gaze toward Xia Chi was almost drooling.

Of course, it's usually the same, but I'll just try to hide it a little.

Now that she has a thorough understanding of this rotation tactic, she naturally understands how a [high-five surprise attack] can enhance the overall tactical strength.

It's fair to say that by teaching Electamon, which didn't originally have [Fake Out] in its skill pool, this move, Kiju felt that his chances of winning the Elite Four Challenge had increased even further!

The only problem is
"Who will teach us?"

Suddenly remembering something, Qishu asked in confusion, "I don't think your Pokémon knows this move, do you?"

Xia Chi: "."

That's right, I'd forgotten about that.
He coughed lightly and said fabricatedly, "Don't worry about that, I have my own way. I'll teach you, okay?"

In ancient times, there was a story of a little genius who taught a owl to use a machine gun and a dragon to fly.

Now, Xia Chi teaches the Thunder Beast to launch a surprise attack by striking with a high five.

That’s reasonable, right?
Of course, this is Xia Chi's own opinion.

Qi Shu remained silent for a long while before nodding quietly.

Fine, this time I'm not going to act anymore!

But anyway.
Xia Chi is so good to me!

Qi Shu hummed a little tune he made up, his feet happily sticking up from under the table.

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In the end, Xia Chi successfully taught the Thunder Beast [High Five], which made him incredibly powerful in the Qi Shu family.

Time flew by during Qishu's intensive training.

Xia Chi waited for Xiong's apprentice to awaken.

Soon, exactly 24 hours after Ye Ci and Xin Li left, Xiong's apprentice woke up on time.

"Kuma?"

After waking up, the little bear suddenly sensed an increasingly pure and surging energy flowing within its body, and felt slightly confused.

How could someone's strength improve so dramatically after just one battle with a master and a nap?
The 10 levels provided by star upgrade, along with an additional 20% bonus to all abilities, naturally made the Bear Apprentice feel a huge difference in strength before and after the star upgrade.

It now even feels that if that arrogant Earth King from yesterday were to stand in front of it again, it would be nothing more than a freezing punch after breaking through its armor.

This is the normal phenomenon.

Otherwise, wouldn't my cheating have been for nothing?
Xia Chi smiled as he looked at his apprentice Xiong, who seemed quite surprised by the changes in his body.

But this is just the beginning.

Xia Chi sat down cross-legged and looked straight at his apprentice, Xiong.

Feeling the trainer's burning gaze, the little guy looked back curiously.

Xia Chi laughed and said, "Didn't you always ask when we would evolve?"

"Kuma?!"

Xia Chi's words made Xiong's apprentice realize something, and it raised its head in disbelief.

Masaka!
Looking at those beady eyes that suddenly burst with intense longing, Xia Chi smiled and ruffled its fluffy head, his voice gentle yet firm.

"Believe me, the reason I didn't let you evolve before was simply because it wasn't the right time. Now..."

Level 47, fully meets the usage requirements of the "Water-Evil Mixed Scroll".

With a slight thought, he retrieved the scroll that exuded a unique aura from the system space.

The front of the scroll is a deep aquamarine blue, as if it contains an endless flow of water.

The back is a deep, silent black, surging with a hidden power.

The two colors intertwine, exuding a mysterious and indescribable charm.

"Understand it, and you will gain a power completely different from your parents', and far greater!"

Such words, which might seem a bit too childish to ordinary people, were just right for Wu Chi Xiong's apprentice.

It took a deep breath, solemnly extended its palms, and almost reverently accepted the closed scroll from Xia Chi's hands.

The moment its fingertips touched the scroll, its breathing involuntarily intensified.

This breath
It is completely different from the two incomparably precious "Water Scroll" and "Evil Scroll" on the Twin Fist Tower on the Isle of Armor!
The profound meaning must be even more deep and mysterious!
This is a brand new martial arts technique that combines the one-hit-kill style and the combo style!
Based solely on the aura, the bear apprentice sensed a situation that was impossible in its previous understanding.

"Kuma!"

Just before unrolling the scroll, it raised its head again and gazed intently at Xia Chi.

Those usually fiercely competitive eyes of DouDou were now overflowing with unconditional trust and indescribable emotion.

It understood that Xia Chi must have made unimaginable efforts to seize this unique opportunity!

I will never let your hard work go to waste, Xia Chi, and I will never let you down!
Surpassing Master Ma and the legendary achievements of our parents is just the beginning.

One day, I will walk with you to the pinnacle of martial arts, a place no one can reach!

I made such a ridiculously chuunibyou vow in my heart.

The apprentice withdrew his gaze and focused all his attention on the special "Water and Evil Scroll" in his hand.

Its little paws steadily untied the rope and slowly unrolled the scroll.

hum!
In an instant, a light interwoven with azure and pitch black flowed out like a waterfall, instantly enveloping Xiong's apprentice completely!
The light was not dazzling; instead, it flowed and swirled like a living thing, with the faint sounds of rising and falling tides and whispers of shadows intertwined and echoing.

"Kuma."

The bear apprentice couldn't help but let out a low groan.

It did not resist, but instead completely relaxed its mind and body, guiding this vast and strange power to flow through its body, deeply comprehending the new mysteries contained within!
Immediately, under the baptism of this energy, Xiong's apprentice's body began to undergo visible changes.

Its originally short stature seemed to have absorbed endless nutrients, growing taller and stronger.

The entire process far exceeds the few moments of a normal Pokémon's evolution.

For a full half minute, Xia Chi's gaze towards Xiong's apprentice, or rather, Xiong Shi, who could already be called a martial arts master, had changed from looking down to looking up.

The off-white fur began to turn black and become thicker.

Limbs, chest, abdomen, feet, and everything on the body solidified into bulging, knotted muscles, perfectly sculpted!

The light gradually receded, eventually completely disappearing into the body.

The bear apprentice's figure had already disappeared from the spot.

In its place is a brand new elf, over two meters tall, with an upright posture and a calm aura!

It stood firmly on its two feet, its arms slightly bent, and its whole body exuded a powerful aura that was as calm as water and as imposing as a shadow.

It slowly opened its eyes, and those once dark and bright bean-like eyes became sharp and deep.

The Combo-Style Martial Arts Bear Master has arrived!

(End of this chapter)