Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

After skipping the ever-present first reward, Gardevoir continued reading.

Ten pieces of Struggle Rock, this is a new thing, the effect should be much better than the Struggle Rock that I'm almost tired of using.

If the third reward is average, it's worth considering.

So, let me see reward three...

With a thought, the third special reward came into view, which was none other than the [Swift Technique Manual] she had been looking forward to for a long time!

Gardevoir's eyes lit up.

Since obtaining the first fragment of the secret manual after defeating the Forest King four months ago, it has only appeared once in the subsequent ten simulations.

That was also a simulated reward for defeating Miss Skirt, the Queen of the Mountain Path.

Gardevoir had expected the last fragment to appear as a reward in the results of her previous simulation of defeating the Cave King Electrode, but it didn't.

She was disappointed for a while, and could only settle for the bonus of two more hours of simulation time.

Who would have thought that the last fragment of the scroll would appear this time?

Could it be because I left Tianguan Mountain and came to the Pure White Frozen Land, thus ending a "small instance"?

Gardevoir had no idea, but that didn't stop her from choosing the last scroll of the Swift Moves manual without hesitation.

[A wise choice! You now have a triple! Want to combine and use it immediately?]

Without much thought, Gardevoir replied, "Yes, use it now."

As soon as she finished speaking, a massive amount of knowledge and information flooded into Gardevoir's mind like a tidal wave.

Even with Gardevoir's powerful mental strength, it was stunned for several seconds before it could fully absorb the information.

She exited the simulator and mentally went through the entire new system of moves before slowly opening her eyes.

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“Sa-nai… (I see…)”

Gardevoir murmured softly, gradually understanding everything.

"What? So that's how it is?"

In the room, Xia Chen, who had just finished his meditation training, asked in confusion.

Gardevoir smiled gently, a slight curve to her lips. "Saina~ (It's nothing, you'll see later~)"

She was in a very good mood at the moment, not knowing whether it was because she had obtained the long-awaited [Swift Technique] manual or because she could see Xia Chen as soon as she woke up.

Nearly a month has passed like this. He, his teammates, and Xia Chen live in this house next to Daguo Lake, repeating the daily routine of eating, sleeping, training, and team battles.

When the weather is nice, they occasionally go boating on the lake, or simply sunbathe in the yard to relieve the fatigue during training breaks.

After experiencing a series of events, Gardevoir enjoyed this leisurely life.

Xia Chen was the same.

Pipa, who has been wandering the world in search of secret plants, has yet to find a third Treasure Master Spirit on the vast continent of Padia.

If he hadn't been checking in with Xia Chen every now and then to let her know he was safe, Xia Chen would have been worried that something had happened to him.

Meanwhile, Mingyi had already defeated the Fukubodo Gym half a month ago and arrived in Daguo City to meet up with Xia Chen.

However, at that time, the intense competition among Xianbu and the others had just reached its most fervent stage. Xia Chen couldn't bear to disturb their hard training, so he temporarily canceled his plan to continue traveling in Padiya and instead stayed temporarily at Daguo Lake.

Mingyi is also a person who can't stay idle. After staying here for more than ten days, she went to Shuangmo Mountain next to Daguo Lake.

Undoubtedly, her goal for this trip is to pass through the Frostbite Mountain Gym, which is guarded by Gurusha.

I just left the day before yesterday, and I don't know when I'll be back.

Xia Chen wasn't idle either. Apart from dealing with some matters related to secret plants with Jiang Qian, who was also in Daguo City, he devoted the rest of his energy to training himself and the Pokémon.

Spurred by Milotic's rapid increase in strength, the Pokémon grew at an astonishing rate in just one month.

It felt like going back to a year ago when I had just returned from the Carlos region.

Especially for Saifuhao, as its business grows bigger and bigger, its strength is also growing faster and faster.

By now, it's almost at the level of a dojo.

Compared to when it was first captured in early March, it was just a weak money-gathering spirit that didn't even have a senior-level aura.

Two and a half years... no, two and a half months, Sai Fuhao has fully proven one thing.

You really can become stronger by spending money.

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Xia Chen awarded the Most Improved Award to Sai Fuhao, who has a pay-to-win system, while the other elves also made significant progress, just not as outstanding as Sai Fuhao.

For example, the exceptionally talented GooBaby, although she has not yet evolved into GooMei, is perfectly showcasing her amazing talent with the nurturing of numerous top-tier resources and the help of her companions.

Energy purity, move proficiency, combat experience... Gooo's performance in many aspects amazed even Guleton, who had lived for over two hundred years.

Of course, what amazed Leighton was not Google's current state, but rather the exceptional comprehension and unfathomable potential she displayed.

In its own words, "I saw the potential to become a legend in her!"

Xia Chen translated it as, "My son, Nian Nian Bao, actually possesses the potential of a divine beast!"

In short, the current Sticky Baby is like a seed with unlimited potential, continuously drawing on the nutrients, sunlight and water it needs from its surrounding environment.

When the time is right, she will break through the soil and become a towering tree that can cover the sky with a single hand.

Chapter 278 Sylveon Yearns to Become Stronger

May 20th, heavy rain.

Xia Chen didn't know when the rain started. When he was awakened by the sound of raindrops hitting the windowpane like drumbeats, the scene outside the window was a magnificent sight of dawn breaking and wind and rain raging.

The weather forecast in the Elf World is very punctual, and Lake Daguo welcomed its first rainstorm of the summer as expected.

Xia Chen doesn't like rainy days, because in Zhijiang, the continuous plum rain season means clothes that never dry, skies that rarely clear, and a situation where there's nothing to do.

However, the drizzling plum rains in Zhijiang are completely incomparable to the current scene.

The only thing they had in common was that this awful weather made Xia Chen have absolutely no desire to go out.

So, is it just another day of routine training?

It's not that I hate it, it's just that after a while, it inevitably gets a bit boring.

Carefully pulling his slightly numb arm from the still-sleeping Gardevoir's embrace, Xia Chen tiptoed out of bed.

As the Pokémon evolved and grew up, they basically stopped wanting to share a bed with him. The only one who remained true to his original intentions was Gardevoir.

Gently tucking the blanket around Gardevoir, Xia Chen yawned and headed towards the bathroom.

Although it was barely dawn, this was the perfect time for the hardworking pigeon breeder to prepare breakfast.

The Pokémon training scrolls are so powerful that he even has to adjust his cooking time to adapt.

After a quick wash, Xia Chen was heading to the kitchen when a strange noise coming from the training room made him stop.

He was speechless. It was only five o'clock, and the King of Rolls had already rolled to this extent?

Is this Gooungon, which is so good at curling up, trying to evolve as soon as possible? Or is it a little Dragapult that seems to have unlimited energy?

No, who the King of Roll is isn't important.

The important thing is, if this keeps going on, won't I have to get up at four o'clock to make breakfast?

Thinking of this, Xia Chen could no longer tolerate it. He immediately pushed open the door, ready to stop this endless competition.

However, when Xia Chen opened the door, the Pokémon in the training room surprised him.

Because the figure wasn't any of the elves Xia Chen had imagined, but rather Fairybear.

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"Why are you training so early? How can you get enough rest like this!"

Xia Chen was somewhat angry at Xian Bu for leading the way in disrupting the team's atmosphere despite being the team leader.

They already train until midnight, and then they get up so early. Even with the Pokémon's strong physique, they won't be able to keep up like this for long.

Faced with the trainer's questioning, Sylveon guiltily glanced away, "Sylveon... (The rain is too loud, I can't sleep...)"

Having spent nearly two years together, Xia Chen knew Xianbu all too well. He ruthlessly exposed Xianbu's clumsy lie, "You didn't sleep all night, did you?"

The silk fabric of the fairy cloth wrapped around her little paws, just like a primary school student who had done something wrong and was trying to get away with playing with her fingers in an attempt to be cute.

Xia Chen said irritably, "Go to sleep first, and don't get up before midnight."

"Buyi..."

Knowing that his trainer was truly angry this time, Sylvanas quickly ran out of the training room.

Its nimble movements showed no signs of having just finished a late-night training session; the elf's physical abilities are truly impressive.

Watching Xianbu's retreating figure, Xia Chen shook his head helplessly, pondering as he slowly walked towards the kitchen.

He knew that Xianbu was a little anxious lately.

The fact that Milotic, who had always been on par with her, had reached the Gym Leader level first was already a significant blow to her, and the fact that younger players like Cypher and Draco had caught up with her in strength only amplified that impact.

Xianbu is proud, and Xia Chen knew this from the first day he met her.

She also strives to maintain her leading position in the team, both in training and in terms of skill.

Xia Chen also knew that Sylveon was always the most hardworking of all the Pokémon, but not the one whose strength grew the fastest.

In fact, she was quite talented, and later received a blessing from Xerneas, making her so powerful that ordinary elves could no longer see her taillights.

But compared to his teammates who fly rockets... he's not quite up to par.

Milos and Doronic's progress recently was just a trigger; the real reason she trained until the early hours of the morning was this.

So, what can I do?

Xia Chen kneaded the dough with his mental power, lost in thought.

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The company's booming development means that Xia Chen is not short of money and resources. He will not miss out on any of the top-tier resources that money can buy for the elves.