Azure Star is also a Pokémon Master!

"Thank you so much," Zhu Lan said gratefully.

Dr. Yamanashi shook his head and said, "We should thank you for escorting us to this place."

"Gah!" The scratching bird picked up a piece of unmelting ice, looking somewhat at a loss.

Although it had painstakingly unearthed this treasure, the cold air made it somewhat uncomfortable.

"Scratcher, let me keep all these things for now, and I'll send them to Su Yi by express delivery later," Professor Oak suggested.

"Gah." Scratcher thought for a moment and then handed the item to Professor Oak.

"Thank you very much this time. I don't need these evolution stones, so consider them a token of my gratitude."

Zhu Lan handed over the three evolution stones she had initially used: water, fire, and lightning.

"Gah~" Scream's attention was immediately drawn to the brightly colored evolution stone.

Scratching Bird: That's so embarrassing.

As the bird chirped, it quickly took the evolution stone and held it in front of it like a treasure.

Seeing the scratching bird treating it like a precious treasure, Zhu Lan smiled slightly.

……

In Petalburg City, a travel-worn Marie looked at the navigation on her Rotom on her phone, then looked up at the gym in front of her and went inside.

"Excuse me," Mary said expressionlessly.

"Another challenger? Welcome." Qianli greeted Mary at the edge of the battlefield.

"First, let's confirm that Petalburg Gym is a 3v3 singles battle, and challengers need to have at least three Pokémon."

“I understand.” Mary nodded.

"Okay, let's register first."

From afar, I could see that the information indicated that the aloof-looking girl in front of me came from the distant Galar region.

"Oh? From the same place as that person?" Qianli's eyes became somewhat serious.

Are all the people who come from that place that strong?

……

Looking at the still imposing hyperactive ape in front of her, and Morpeko lying on the ground, Mari was stunned.

"...The winner is Mr. Senri, the Gym Leader of Petalburg City!" announced the referee, Kenji.

Seeing the girl who seemed a little dazed, Mr. Senri quickly comforted her, "Good command, but the strength of the Pokémon still needs to be improved."

"Come on."

Because of Su Yi's influence, Qianli took the battle much more seriously this time, but the girl in front of him did not have the same strength as Su Yi.

After a hard-fought victory against Slaking, Marie's Pokémon were all taken down by Apexis, and she quickly lost the battle.

Mary looked up and asked expressionlessly, "Isn't this the newcomer's first dojo?"

Qianli: Who told you that?

At this point, Kenji stepped forward and explained, "Those who can challenge our gym are generally trainers with three or more badges. We don't really recommend that newcomers come to challenge us directly."

Mary looked thoughtful and murmured, "So that's how it is? No wonder he's Brother Su Yi."

Qianli was taken aback: "You know Su Yi? Is he his friend?"

Mary nodded and said, "Yes, I came here to catch up with him after I saw him challenging the gym here."

"But I didn't expect the gap to be so big from the start, but I won't be discouraged!"

Seeing that Mary was not discouraged but full of fighting spirit, Qianli breathed a sigh of relief. He had not discouraged her, but instead made her more motivated.

"But did Brother Su Yi really only take six minutes and thirty seconds?" Mary asked, tilting her head.

Qianli asked in confusion, "What six minutes and thirty seconds?"

“Win the badge in six minutes and thirty seconds.” Mary’s eyes were filled with curiosity.

A thousand miles away, speechless with grief, the young girl was heartbroken.

Senri paused for a moment, then, as the gym leader, offered his advice: "I suggest you challenge the gym in Rustboro City first."

"The Gym Leader of the Rustboro City Gym is also the introductory instructor at the Pokémon Trainer Academy. You can go to the academy to take a few lessons; I believe it will be helpful to you."

"Kanas City? Thank you for your suggestion, Mr. Senri." Marie thanked her and left the gym.

……

In Petalburg Woods, Ash couldn't wait to challenge Su Yi to a battle.

"I've wanted to battle with Brother Su Yi for a long time, but I gave up because you were challenging the gym. Now that I've caught a new partner and just happened to meet you, let's battle!" Ash said eagerly.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu's eyes gleamed with fighting spirit.

Xiao Sheng sighed and said, "Brother Su Yi is a trainer who can defeat Dad. Xiao Zhi is truly courageous."

"Battle with Ash?" Su Yi frowned, sensing that things were not so simple.

First of all, Su Yi didn't want to use an adult companion Pokémon to bully Ash.

Secondly, Su Yi really couldn't judge Pikachu's strength.

You might say Pikachu is strong, but it can still lose to a beginner's Snivy. You might also say Pikachu isn't strong, but it can use its electric attack on any legendary Pokémon.

It's the kind of Pokémon where, with the right bond, even a champion can be easily defeated.

However, at this stage, Ash and Pikachu have not yet grown up; they are still inexperienced and green.

"I shouldn't lose, right?" Su Yi thought to himself.

Chapter 173 Xiao Zhi, don't blame me for being despicable!

(3k)

Just as Su Yi was pondering which partner to send out, Ash sent out his Pokémon first: "I choose you, Taillow!"

"Spirit!" A Pokémon resembling a swallow flew into the air.

"A bugged swallow?" Su Yi thought to himself.

As everyone knows, Ash is not only a master of type disadvantages, but also a master of Flying-types.

Because he catches a Flying-type Pokémon in each generation.

Among these Flying-type Pokémon, some, like Pidgeot, may not have many highlights, but they are diligent and reliable mainstays.

There are also champions like Tsubame, who have further solidified Ash's title as a master of type reversal.

In short, Ash's Flying-type Pokémon mostly have some outstanding features.

"Then we've chosen you for our side, Apprentice Xiong!"

Su Yi smiled slightly and threw out a Poké Ball.

"Bell!" The bear apprentice threw two punches with great momentum.

“It’s that calm and collected Pokémon!” Max said.

"It was this thing that calmly and decisively defeated Dad's lazybones," Xiaoyao said.

"Then I'll be the referee," Xiao Gang said, stepping aside.

"What type is this Pokémon?" Ash asked curiously.

Su Yi explained, "Ash, Kubuck is a Fighting-type Pokémon."

Xiao Sheng exclaimed in surprise, "A Fighting-type Pokémon? That means it's weak to Flying-type Taillow! Did Brother Su Yi miscalculate?"

Xiaoyao guessed, "Could it be some kind of tactic?"

Su Yi smiled slightly. Tactics? To deal with a master of reverse attributes, you have to put him in a situation where his attributes are advantageous!

Upon hearing that his apprentice Kushner was a Fighting-type, and unaware of Su Yi's "malicious intentions," Ash confidently declared, "The type is to our advantage! Taillow, use your wings to attack!"

"Si Ba!" The proud swallow flapped its wings and accelerated, its wings shrouded in white light as it flew towards the enemy.

"Keep calm," Su Yi said calmly.

The apprentice trusted Su Yi and remained calm and prepared for battle.

The experienced Xiao Gang frowned, realizing that Su Yi had definitely come prepared.

Seeing the attack imminent, Su Yi gave the timely order: "See through it."

"Beep!" A glint flashed in the bear apprentice's eyes as he nimbly dodged the attack from the proud swallow.

"Huh?" Xiao Zhi was taken aback, but Su Yi immediately gave the order: "Thunder Fist!"

After regaining his footing, Xiong's apprentice immediately rushed forward and struck Aoguyan with his fist, which was wrapped in lightning.

"Si. Ba!"

Unexpectedly, the proud swallow was first shocked by the lightning, its eyes wide open, but it immediately rallied its spirits, broke free from the lightning's coverage, and cried out with high fighting spirit.

This is the origin of the name "bug燕" (bug swallow).

As a Flying-type Pokémon, it can withstand a lot of Electric-type moves. After being hit by lightning, it becomes more determined to fight, as if it has triggered some kind of indomitable ability.

"Interesting, huh?" Su Yi deliberately used an electric-attribute move.

"Well done, Aogu Yan!"

Xiao Zhi first encouraged Aoguyan, then frowned slightly as he looked at Kuma and said, "This dodge and counterattack tactic is very similar to the tactic used by Mr. Senri's Lazybones."

Although the proud swallow withstood the lightning punch, it still took the full damage, and its movements began to become difficult.

"In that case..." Ash had a flash of inspiration and immediately ordered, "Turtle, Quick Attack!"

"Si Ba!" Ao Gu Yan rallied her spirits and charged forward at lightning speed.

"See through it!" Without thinking twice, Su Yi gave the order instinctively as a flash of lightning struck.

"Beep!" The bear apprentice prepared to dodge the attack again.

Just then, Ash suddenly shouted, "Stop!"