Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

His original travel plans were repeatedly postponed in order to learn how to use the Earth Rift technique.

"How did your Pikachu manage to do that?!"

He was eager to know the answer.

Xiao Zhi was taken aback by his question, then scratched his head and answered naturally.

"How did you do that? It was just normal training."

"If you want to learn, I can teach you."

what?

You actually want to teach?

Even Xiaoming himself, who asked the question, was a little confused and didn't react for a moment.

It's important to know that knowing how to efficiently make Pokémon stronger is fundamental for most trainers to make a living and compete for honor, and is usually considered a closely guarded secret.

They rarely show it to others!

Not to mention a stranger he had just defeated!

But when he saw Xiaozhi's completely sincere and genuine expression, Xiaoming's gaze changed.

This person is truly honest!

"Take out your notebook and get ready," Xiao Ming said respectfully.

"Please teach me, sir!"

Without wasting any words, Xiao Zhi started counting on his fingers.

"I get up before dawn, warm up thoroughly to loosen up my muscles and joints. Then it's 1000 push-ups, 1000 sit-ups, 1000 squats..."

As Xiaoming rapidly took notes, he subconsciously nodded, quickly simulating the conversion in his mind.

Although this amount of physical training is terrifying for a Pokémon like Sandshrew, which is not known for its pure physical strength.

However... if broken down into multiple sets, supplemented with strict rest intervals and recovery methods, it seems not entirely impossible to grit one's teeth and complete it within a day.

"...Practice the moves whenever you have a spare moment to maintain your feel for them..."

Xiao Ming kept nodding as he wrote.

This is not much different from the training approach he usually takes for the sand rats to improve their move proficiency; it's just a matter of intensity and time.

"Oh right," Xiao Zhi added, as if suddenly remembering something crucial, "Remember to replenish your nutrition on time during and after training; that's the most important thing."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoming immediately perked up, his eyes brightening.

This is the professional field he has devoted countless hours to studying, and it is also one of the sources of his confidence!

“I know that!” He leaned closer, lowered his voice, and spoke with the air of someone sharing a secret among acquaintances. “Since you’ve told me your training methods, I’ll tell you a secret: the reason pangolins are so tough is because…”

He whispered a few words quickly in Xiaozhi's ear, mentioning the names of several supplements available on the market.

They also specifically emphasized their precise proportions.

"Oh, that's the one you're using." Ash nodded after hearing this, a look of sudden realization on his face. "No wonder..."

A hint of pride, as if to say "You really know your stuff," had just appeared on Xiaoming's face.

"...So weak."

Xiao Zhi calmly continued the second half of his sentence.

Xiaoming: "?"

"Those things are all too soft. I've tried them. They're fine as a drink to quench thirst, but they're not enough to replenish the nutrients used up during training!"

"Isn't that enough?"

Xiao Ming looked doubtful.

The ones he mentioned are already recognized as good products in the industry, and they have an excellent reputation among trainers.

Besides, even supplements shouldn't be consumed in large quantities. Isn't it a bit too radical to treat Pokémon as a beverage?

"Then what will you use... what will you use?"

He couldn't help but press on, his pen hovering above the paper, ready to record a more advanced formula.

He wanted to see what kind of rare and precious treasure Ash considered powerful enough.

"Mibolone, Tranexamol, Trenbolone, Oxyhexol, Stanozolone, Tritolonone, Synthlon, Metenolone, Nadolone decanterate, Nadolone benzoate..."

Xiao Zhi fluently recited a string of names.

"No? Wait a minute!"

Xiao Ming's eyes widened, and his hand holding the notebook trembled slightly.

"What?! What did you just say?!"

"Mibolone, Kronobromine, Trenbolone..."

Xiao Zhi thought he hadn't heard him clearly, so he kindly slowed down and repeated it.

"Are you kidding me? You fed your Pikachu those things?!"

Xiao Ming's face was instantly filled with shock and disbelief, as if he had heard words that should not exist in the field of Pokémon breeding.

"So what happened?"

Xiao Zhi asked in bewilderment.

"How can a trainer feed his Pokémon something so... so dangerous!"

Xiao Ming said indignantly.

He subconsciously took half a step back, putting some distance between himself and Ash.

He was ashamed to associate with such people!

Why don't you eat it yourself!

Those are all industrial-grade additives, although they do add a little bit to the products they mentioned.

But it really is just a tiny bit!

But I've never heard of using this directly!

"Huh? How did you know I ate it too?"

Xiao Zhi blinked.

"You eat it yourself?!"

“Yeah, that’s right.” Ash nodded, as if it were the most normal thing in the world. “Otherwise, how could he keep up with the training intensity?”

Xiao Ming was shocked.

If you're this ruthless to yourself, then you truly deserve to lose!

"Let me tell you, never believe those instruction manuals," Xiao Zhi continued, as if sharing his experience. "Things like 'a can of standard energy cubes, crush one and mix it all in...'"

So the dosage was significantly reduced...

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming's tense nerves relaxed slightly, and he seemed to be deep in thought.

If it's only added in extremely small amounts, perhaps it's not...?

"...Just eat two sets of it directly after the meal."

Xiao Ming felt a chill run down his spine.

Group?

What is this dosage unit?

Don't those product manuals repeatedly emphasize "use with caution" and "follow the instructions"?

How come in Ash's mouth it's as normal as eating tree berries to supplement vitamins?

"You...you can't do this, can you?"

Xiao Ming's tone was filled with disbelief and a sense of disorientation that some trainer's common sense had been overturned.

"Those things will cause problems if Pokémon eat them! And it's even worse for humans!"

"You're wrong about that."

Xiao Zhi frowned slightly, seemingly finding Xiao Ming's accusation unreasonable.

"Then let me ask you, didn't you also feed it to the pangolin?"

"These are two different things..."

“Then let me ask you,” Ash said, his thoughts clear and getting straight to the point, “did you give Sandshrew a supplement to make its defense higher?”

"That's true..."

"Just tell me, are any of the things I mentioned inside?"

Xiao Zhi shrugged.

"...Yes, it does exist, but the concentration is very low!"

"They're essentially the same, it's just that I'm a bit stronger."

Xiao Zhi waved his hand.

"That's different!"

"At least my pangolin is fine after eating it!"

"Pikachu and I are doing just fine, aren't we?"

Xiao Ming was stumped by the question.

He looked closely at Pikachu.

Its fur is shiny, its eyes are clear and bright, and its movements are agile and powerful, showing no signs of lethargy, excessive excitement, or instability.

Apart from its slightly pointed head, it is exactly what a well-bred Pokémon should look like.

"So, from this perspective, am I wrong?"