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Upon hearing this, Xia Mu's fighting spirit was instantly ignited.

Although I don't know why Yati's paintings can sell for such high prices even before they've been hung up, even if the one I got isn't worth that much, it's definitely worth several million.

A battle, millions?

Xia Mu, who had little experience, thought that even a Pill Emperor was nothing special!

and so.

Xia Mu, whose savings had never exceeded seven figures, cast a burning gaze at Ya Ti not far away.

Even if you have ulterior motives towards me, I won't create an alternate account online to curse you out for the sake of a little money!

At the same time, Xia Mu looked excitedly at the skilled blacksmith.

"Master blacksmith, once we've finished this job, we can retire!"

The skilled blacksmith, who often asked the Green Vine Snake to open alloy websites for him, shook his head. Thinking of the high prices on those websites, where even a kilogram of alloy could bankrupt Xia Mu, the skilled blacksmith's eyes burned with desire.

"Clang clang!"

Not enough. I'll earn 300 million. Once I have 300 million, I'll never have to worry about alloys again!

Xia Mu: "..."

Sometimes Natsuki felt that his Pokémon were more courageous than he was.

In short, although Xia Mu was taken aback by the blacksmith's appetite, the two of them were now prepared for a difficult battle.

Seeing that the person and their Pokémon had reached an agreement at this moment, Yati also took out a Luxury Ball from his waist.

"I'm counting on you in the end, Heracross!"

"Hera!"

A giant Pokémon resembling a rhinoceros beetle appeared in the arena. Compared to the average Heracross's height of about 1.5 meters, this Heracross was nearly 1.8 meters tall.

Moreover, just as Xia Mu had predicted, the Heracross in front of them was definitely a main Pokémon of the team, and even among the main teams, it was considered one of the strongest.

Xia Mu couldn't discern Heracross's exact level with his naked eye, but he was certain that even if Heracross wasn't quite level 70, he was probably close.

Regardless of the grade or the degree of cultivation.

The Heracross before him was definitely the strongest Pokémon Xia Mu had ever encountered so far. Even all the players in the Junior Cup combined did not put as much pressure on him as Heracross did at this moment.

Therefore, at this moment, both Xia Mu and the skilled blacksmith showed solemn expressions.

Xiaoyao and Ziyu also noticed this.

Heracross, the One-Horned Pokémon. A Bug/Fighting type, it possesses incredible strength. It can easily throw objects 100 times its own weight.

After putting the Pokédex back in her hand, Haruka swallowed hard.

"A blacksmith with superhuman strength still in his growth stage versus Heracross, who can throw 100 times his own weight, Natsuki is probably in trouble this time..."

Chapter 222 I'm incredibly clever

"uncertain!"

Feng Lu shook her head.

"Xia Mu's Blacksmith is the most overpowered Pokémon I've ever seen. Even Heracross might not be able to surpass her in strength. And look... the way Xia Mu and Blacksmith look at each other!"

With Fenglu's prompting, Xiaoyao and Ziyu finally noticed the burning look in Xiamu's eyes beneath his solemn expression.

"This is……"

"Xia Mu and the skilled blacksmith's greedy spirits are burning!"

Amidst the exclamations of Ziyu and Xiaoyao, Fenglu recalled the words her grandfather had spoken to her on the day she became a trainer.

"As a trainer, you must always remember that the most important thing in Pokémon battles is not the energy level or the battle type, but the powerful emotion that erupts when humans and Pokémon strive for the same goal!"

While the women were talking, Yati took the lead in sounding the battle horn.

"Super Corner Attack!"

"Hera!"

Upon hearing the command, Heracross immediately prostrated himself on the ground, and at the same time, the huge horn on his head glowed.

Buzz!

With a booming sound from the rapid flapping of transparent wings behind him, Heracross forcefully pushed off with his powerful hind legs.

boom!

Like a missile, Heracles charged toward the blacksmith at an astonishing speed.

After being bullied by the blacksmith's superhuman strength for two rounds, Yati wanted to let Xia Mu and the blacksmith experience what it felt like to be bullied by superhuman strength.

But facing the menacing Heracross, Xia Mu did not choose to back down.

"Charge!"

"Clang!"

Although the Crafty Blacksmith wasn't as quick-witted as the Serpent, her greatest strength was her courage. Even if it was Rayquaza charging towards her using Dragon Dive, let alone just Heracross, she would still dare to charge.

So, upon hearing Xia Mu's command, the skilled blacksmith, dragging his sledgehammer in one hand, charged toward Heracross with his short legs.

At this moment, the skilled blacksmith didn't seem to be fighting; rather, he seemed to be courting death.

Therefore, upon seeing this scene, both Xiaoyao and Ziyu closed their eyes, afraid to witness the tragic sight of the skilled blacksmith hanging on the unicorn.

boom!

After a tremendous roar, the two opened their eyes.

"How could this be?" x2

Looking at the scene before them, Xiaoyao and Ziyu showed expressions of shock.

The one who was violently knocked away and crashed into the protective shield at the edge of the field was not the skilled blacksmith, but rather the previously aggressive Heracross.

What exactly just happened?

When Xiaoyao asked curiously, Fenglu paused for a moment, then shook her head and said:

"I have no idea!"

"do not know?"

"I just saw the Master Blacksmith and Heracross separate after a brief clash, and then Heracross crashed directly into the protective shield..."

There was an undisguised doubt in Feng Lu's eyes.

Because of the angle, she couldn't see what the master blacksmith had done.

But she knew.

Super Horn Strike is not an attack that concentrates all of one's power into a charge like a 100,000 horsepower attack, so even if Heracross, trained by Arty, does not hit the Blacksmith, he should be able to stop halfway through.

but.

The moment the skilled blacksmith made contact with Heracross, Heracross's speed increased instead of decreasing, and then Fenglu saw Heracross crash into the protective barrier outside the arena like an idiot.

However, Feng Lu couldn't see clearly because of the angle, but Ya Di was different. Although he wanted to use his superhuman strength to subdue the skilled blacksmith, he never underestimated Xia Mu after two defeats.

So, with all his attention focused on the battle, he witnessed firsthand the scene when Heracross's horn clashed with the Blacksmith's.

A brief encounter, a dark aura, and uncontrollable speed.

"Is this a case of substitution?!"

Yati instantly figured out the answer.

"Transplanting Flowers and Grafting Trees" is a skill that uses the opponent's strength to launch an attack.

"The higher the strength of the opponent you are fighting, the greater the damage you will suffer!"

Listening to the explanation given by the top student Ziyu about the effect of this skill, Xiaoyao nodded in understanding.

"So that's why Heracross lost control and crashed directly into the protective shield..."

At this moment, under Yati's questioning gaze, Xia Mu finally spoke.

"That's right, I used the technique of grafting flowers and trees, and I also incorporated the concept of using softness to overcome hardness from Tai Chi into the grafting technique!"

Tai Chi?

"Yes, Tai Chi emphasizes using softness to overcome hardness, using minimal force to deflect great force, and leveraging small power to move large power. This is what I'm talking about in my hometown..."

While explaining to Yadi, Xia Mu urged the skilled blacksmith in his mind through telepathy.

Now's the time! While they've all got my attention, let's strike while they're down!

"Clang clang!"

The skilled blacksmith nodded excitedly, then chuckled twice before continuing to tiptoe closer to Heracross.

but……

Faced with the sudden silence, the skilled blacksmith finally realized something was wrong.

"Clang?"

Why has it suddenly become so quiet?

The skilled blacksmith turned his head curiously and saw Xia Mu, who was speechless and facepalming, as well as other people looking at him with strange expressions.

"Clang?!"

I've been exposed?!

The skilled blacksmith looked at Xia Mu with a shocked expression.

Didn't you say you were good at attracting attention?

"I was attracted, but who told you to suddenly let out that wicked laugh?!"

Xia Mu had absolutely no expectations for the blacksmith's intellect.

If you agree, fine, but why did you shout it out excitedly?

Do you know how strange the other people looked at me when you walked in with that sly grin?

Xia Mu was speechless.