Who needs a girlfriend when you have Pokémon?

"Therefore, their assistance is also very important. The heritage of us Meteor People is mostly about the Sky God. As for our understanding of the two gods, we are definitely not as knowledgeable as those two shrine masters and the shrine maiden."

"Understood. I'll visit Mount Oshin later. I think they'd be happy to cooperate..."

After all, it concerns the two gods. As the head of a shrine who worships the two gods, he would certainly hope to let the gods he worships see the light of day again and accumulate faith, just like before the war between the two gods broke out.

"Then I'll take my leave first, and we'll proceed at your pace from here on out..."

Higana waved her hand, then released Salamence once again. As she flipped onto it, she seemed to remember something and spoke rather embarrassedly.

"...I'm very sorry about what happened at the back mountain. It was my immaturity that led you and Xiaoyao into that crisis. I originally thought that no one would come to that place, which is why I chose to train for Mega Evolution there. Of course, that doesn't excuse me."

After saying that, she took a deep breath...

"If this matter is resolved successfully, I will definitely apologize sincerely again. As for now, I'm sorry, I have very important things to do, so..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Wei waved his hand generously, "...I've already stopped caring. Anyway, nothing happened in the end, right? That kind of accident certainly wasn't your intention. As for Xiaoyao... well, she probably doesn't care anymore either, right?"

Previously, Higana had mentioned that before Rowe, she had actually looked for other collaborators, and that person seemed to be Haruka, but Haruka later recommended Rowe.

As for why May was chosen, it's probably because she is Professor Birch's daughter, and theoretically, she would have a richer knowledge of Pokémon.

But at least for now, Higana is certain that Rowe is indeed more suitable than her, just as Haruka said.

And Higana should have already apologized to Haruka for what happened back then. As for Haruka's temper... Luo Wei thinks she has probably already moved on from this matter.

Neither Xiaoyao nor Luo Wei were petty people, so Xijiana fell silent after hearing this.

"...Indeed, but just because you don't care doesn't mean I can be indifferent. In any case, let's talk about everything after this is over."

As soon as he finished speaking, Salamence took off and flew away. Luo Wei watched Salamence leave and nodded calmly. Then, standing at the foot of Chimney Mountain on the outskirts of the city, he thought of a very serious problem.

"...Wait a minute, since you brought me here, you could have at least given me a ride back with you! I haven't gotten on the bus yet, I haven't gotten on the bus yet!!!"

Chapter 180 Luo Wei's Morning Routine

In short, regardless of how Loki managed to run back to the hot spring inn in the middle of the night, Gardevoir was there, and a few teleports were all it took to deal with it.

After returning, everyone seemed to tacitly agree not to say anything more.

After all, May and Sisanna seemed to have already cooperated briefly before, and Rowe estimated that she had obtained the Key Stone and acquired the power of Mega Evolution.

When facing the Crimson Pine earlier, Haruka seemed very calm, and even seemed to be about to unleash a cheat code. However, in the end, Aysa rushed up first, so she didn't get to use that cheat code.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Luo Wei was certain that Xiao Yao had acquired a lot of new powers during this period of travel, and her strength was definitely increasing.

After all, he has the protagonist's halo, you can't argue with that.

Meanwhile, Lillie also noticed the changes in Nebula. Moreover, Lillie is currently considered Nebula's temporary guardian, and in a sense, she can understand some of Nebula's consciousness, just like a trainer can understand the consciousness of their own Pokémon.

So Lillie probably knew that there had been a new change in Rowe, but she didn't bring it up herself. After all, Aysa and Haruka were there, and Nebula's existence was still a secret.

After going around in circles, only Aysa was completely unaware of what had happened. However, given her carefree nature, she didn't think Rowe would do anything bad. Since Rowe hadn't brought it up, she didn't bother to ask.

So, it was as if nothing had happened that night, and they simply rested until the next day.

The next morning, Luo Wei got out of bed feeling refreshed. The fusion of the two external powers the night before made him feel like he had inexhaustible energy.

He hadn't tried it, but he was fairly certain that his physical condition was much better than before.

I got up and stretched as the sun rose, then patted the big cat that was curled up and fast asleep next to me.

The big cat yawned, arched its back, and stretched out its body. On the other side, Sylveon, who had also woken up, licked its paws and carefully groomed its fur.

As for Masked Cat, ever since she handed over the task of grooming to Rowe, she has basically not groomed herself. She just gets up in the morning, lies down on Rowe, closes her eyes, and waits for her groomer to take care of her.

Rowe skillfully pulled out a comb, scissors, tweezers, and a row of bottles and jars, and began to expertly tidy her up. Meanwhile, Gardevoir, who had woken up earlier than everyone else, or rather, hadn't actually slept at all, had already brought Rowe breakfast over.

Since evolving, Gardevoir's psychic and mental abilities have become so powerful that she no longer needs sleep to recover. Usually, she only needs one to two hours of deep meditation to recover from a whole day's fatigue.

As for physical exertion, a self-regeneration process after meditation takes care of it, which means she doesn't actually need to sleep at all.

However, she would still take a nap for at least six hours at night. It didn't really mean anything; it was just a habit she had since her Ralts days, and she liked to lie down and rest with Rowe.

That's why she wakes up the earliest every day and prepares everything in advance. When Luo Wei gets up, he can pet the cat and stroke its fur while living a life of ease, with food and clothes provided for him.

Gardevoir's Psychic ability allows her to multitask easily, so there's no need to worry about tiring her out. Assisting her with things like serving tea and water, changing clothes, and washing up, the actual burden on her is probably less than one-tenth of the energy consumed by a casual Psychic attack during a Pokémon battle.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely be in a mess, but for Gardevoir, who has mastered telekinesis and can read minds, she is simply the ideal maid.

She could maintain an impeccable elegance, quietly observing Luo Wei as he petted the cat and stroked its fur, while methodically using her telekinesis to retrieve the necessary items, assisting Luo Wei with his washing, eating, and drinking.

At first, Rowe was indeed a little unaccustomed to it, but after several repetitions, he is now able to multitask skillfully, petting the cat while enjoying Gardevoir's "feeding".

From the perspective of efficiency or other aspects, this seems to be the "optimal solution," making full use of the characteristics of Pokémon and solving daily tasks in the most time-saving and labor-saving way.

After finishing taking care of Masked Cat here and having eaten and drunk his fill there, Luo Wei once again sighed at how comfortable life was.

At the same time, Luo Wei also felt that it was necessary to continue expanding his team...

The specific choice is still undecided for the time being, but Luo Wei is very easygoing now. He believes that when the time is right, they will come naturally. For example, Gardevoir and Sylveon joined the team when the time was right, didn't they?

In short, the most pressing issue now is to obtain the fourth badge.

After tidying up, Luo Wei got up and walked out of the room. When he arrived in the hall, he saw Xiao Yao, Lillie, and Aya. They had also rested all night and were now almost fully recovered.

"Yes, that would be perfect..."

Aysa seemed to be communicating with someone, but upon seeing Rowe arrive, she excitedly waved to him, "A communication just came from Lord Daigo saying that the weather readings near Chimney Mountain have returned to normal, so it seems there's no need to continue monitoring for the time being. Also, the mountain cable car has been repaired!"

No wonder Asha was so excited. She had two pieces of good news first thing in the morning, which naturally put her in a great mood. Rowe immediately smiled and spoke up as well.

"That's great news! This way, Fuyan Town can regain its popularity. It seems like it's been missing a lot these past few days without the mountain cable car."

Although Rowe had never been to Furnace Town before, he had seen many local tourism advertisements for it, and the Furnace Town in the advertisements was definitely not as desolate as Rowe saw it now.

This was naturally due to a malfunction in the mountain cable car. The only way to get to LavaCity was via the Tumbler Trail, a route that only trainers could traverse, and ordinary travelers could forget about it.

Therefore, the only trainers who come to challenge the gym are unaffected, so the number of people naturally decreases.

Now, it looks like things are finally going to recover.

“Well then…” Rowe raised his hand in Aysa’s direction, “…I look forward to working with you today.”

Upon hearing this, Aysa's smile vanished, replaced by an extremely serious expression. "Yes, I will give it my all. Let's fight to the fullest without any regrets, Professor Rowe!"

Chapter 181 Fourth Dojo Conquest

So, let's fight to the fullest without any regrets!

That being said, at present, Luo Wei, who has just completed the fusion of his two abilities, is likely stronger than Ya Sha in actual combat.

If it were the Asha who hadn't resolved her psychological trauma, this battle would have been a foregone conclusion. But now that she has resolved her psychological issues, Asha can unleash her full potential, making this battle slightly more unpredictable.

The two sides stood facing each other, still three against three. On Lowe's side, the whole family was there, while on Aysa's side were Lava Snail, Coal Turtle, and Fire Camel, all of whom were her partners whom she had raised since childhood.

...In other words, this is pretty much Aysa's main lineup, and she has indeed given it her all.

"Let's just go all out and attack together!"

If the battle were to proceed under normal one-on-one rules, Aysa wouldn't be able to use her combo attack. Of course, she has other trump cards up her sleeve, but since it was agreed that both sides would go all out, they might as well adopt a three-on-three all-out battle rule.

Aysa had no objections, and after thinking for a couple of seconds... she decisively agreed to Rowe's proposal...

"No problem, then it'll be three against three!"

Both sides are straightforward people, and when the League established the Gym Battles, it didn't set the rules too rigidly. Basically, as long as neither the Gym Leader nor the Challenger has any objections, the battle rules can be adjusted to a certain extent.

One-on-one, two-on-two, or even three-on-three, or even a free-for-all, as long as it can be used to fully determine the challenger's strength, it can be considered a valid result.

After all, the main purpose of gym battles is to select trainers with talent and ability. As long as this condition is met, the specific process doesn't have to be strictly controlled.

and so……

Lavatown - Flame City Gym Leader - Asa vs. Last White Town - Elite Trainer - Rowe

Finding it amusing, Haruka, who decided to observe and conveniently take over as referee, suddenly waved her hand between the two, then quickly moved back to make way...

"...The battle begins~"

At the command of the special referee, Haruka, Aysa immediately took the initiative...

"...Coal Turtle, Sunny Day, Lava Snail, Fire-Breathing Camel...Big Fire-Breathing!"

The coal turtle, its four legs firmly planted on the ground, raised its head and let out a deep hiss. As it spoke, a brilliant golden sun in the sky emitted scorching heat.

The first step is to seize the weather. Asa uses the standard Sunny Day team tactic, with Torkoal in charge of setting the weather, while Camerupt and Slug directly unleash Asa's proud combination move...

...Double burst of fire!

The two golden-red pillars of fire merged into one, transforming into a fire tornado that soared into the sky. Under the blazing sun overhead, this fire tornado emitted terrifying heat, possessing the power to burn everything it touched to ashes.

Aysa's single-shot blast has the destructive power to instantly melt rocks, and the double blast amplifies its power several times over. Having completely resolved her inner conflict and let go of her burdens, she no longer has any worries or anxieties, and only wants to fully enjoy the battle before her.

This mindset was clearly conveyed to the Lava Snail and Fire Camel, who were his partners, so they responded with fervent "enthusiasm"!

"Beautiful, beautiful, but we can't lose here either!"

Gardevoir raised its arms, and Sylveon took to the air, both releasing their psychic powers simultaneously to create a psychic shield around Meowth...

After undergoing this series of training sessions, Gardevoir began to strengthen its psychic abilities with Ralts. After consulting with three Gym Leaders, it mastered the transformation of psychic power, turning the originally fixed-point psychic barrier into a psychic shield that could be attached to others, thus creating a more effective protective skill.

Masked Cat, using the psychic energy platform that had been formed in mid-air, took off in a few leaps and kicked directly at the surging fire tornado.

...No, visually speaking, it looks more like Masked Cat was sucked into the fire tornado than like it kicked out.

"Hmm, did they use my skills?"

Aysa immediately saw the clue: the fire tornado caused by the double fire breath had a certain degree of "control effect," probably because it incorporated a variation of the "Flame Vortex" skill.

For Aysa, the "Fire-type Pokémon expert," this level of skill combination variation is the most basic. Her tactic is to trap the opponent with Fire Tornado and then quickly defeat them with fierce firepower.

Because of the combination of a clear, sunny day, the power of this fire tornado was amplified to a terrifying level.

However, Masked Cat, relying on the protection of its psychic shield, charged straight into the fire tornado!

At the same time, Luo Wei had already taken out the Z-Crystal and was ready to fight, with blazing golden flames erupting from his entire body.