My electronic Pokémon came true?

Shaymi made an excuse under the girl's hand.

——I just instructed you to rest when you want to. After all, there is nothing wrong with sleeping. I follow my own desires. This is the freest way to do it!

Unfortunately, after exiting the sky form, Xiemi's thinking became much more restrained, and Nan Xian was unable to fully read his thoughts.

Having said that, the two of them could still see what Shaimi was trying to explain.

“Well, that’s also a problem.”

Only then did Zhulan start to think about the more realistic situation.

Even though it is a mythical Pokémon, Shaymin, who is captured by a human trainer for the first time, will still have the same little temper and behavior that a Pokémon should have. It is understandable that Nan Xian would feel a headache if Shaymin was unwilling to work hard.

So, how should Nan Xian deal with this situation?

The Sinnoh champion sat leisurely, just wanting to watch the show, as he watched the white-haired girl let go of her hand and threw Shaymi to the ground.

"You should practice your air blade moves."

Nan Xian made arrangements without any hesitation.

"Look, you said some big words in Sky Form, but in the end you had no way to deal with Jirachi, and you even lost because you failed to use Seed Flash. It's time for you to work harder."

"Jamie..."

Xie Mi pouted, but under Zhulan's gaze, it did not make any more objections. It actually followed Nan Xian's instructions obediently and practiced on a stone far away in the courtyard.

"Jie, Jie Mi!"

The little hedgehog shook his head, and the pink flowers on both sides of his head swayed, and in the end only a harmless breeze was created.

In this way, Xie Mi began to practice continuously.

When Zhulan saw this scene, she felt that she was not satisfied yet.

“…Is this the end?”

Normally, shouldn't the tug-of-war between Pokémon and their trainers last for a few more rounds?

Zhulan had already thought of several plans in her mind, considering how to persuade both parties to reconcile, but she didn't expect that Nanxian only said a few words and Xie Mi immediately started practicing.

"Shamy is just lazy by nature, he doesn't really like to be lazy."

Nan Xian gave an explanation.

"It can't decide on a clear goal by itself, so I need to point it out to it. But as long as I point it out, Xie Mi will still work hard, so he can be considered a good child."

"Is that so?"

While watching Xie Mi's performance, Zhulan agreed with Nan Xian's approach, but she couldn't help but feel a little doubtful in her heart.

"But Nan Xian, you just conquered Xie Mi, do you already have such a deep understanding of Xie Mi?"

“…Because I have extraordinary talent.”

Nan Xian had no intention of continuing the conversation on this topic. Seeing Zhulan's hesitant expression, she immediately changed the subject.

"Sister Zhulan, do you remember the travel arrangements I mentioned? We are going to Lizhi Lake next."

After hearing this, Zhulan really forgot about Xie Mi and focused her attention on the main business.

"I was wondering when you would bring this up."

Zhulan no longer pretended to be casual, her expression became serious, and there was a hint of expectation in her tone when she spoke.

"You are going to Lizhi Lake. The reason is indeed because of the things you asked me some time ago!"

When investigating the records of the Red Chain, Nan Xian once asked Zhulan about the legend of the lake recorded in modern Sinnoh.

According to the impression Nan Xian had previously given to Zhulan, this white-haired girl not only had many secrets, she also possessed strange superpowers. She could keep in touch with the legendary giant birds and even foresee the secrets hidden behind the Dynamax energy before the Dark Night incident occurred.

Therefore, once Nanxian became genuinely interested in the legend of the lake, Zhulan was able to infer that the legend of the lake probably contained some mysteries worth exploring.

Compared to the history and legends of other regions, Zhulan was indeed more curious about the local myths of Sinnoh. At this moment, the eyes of the Sinnoh champion were shining, and the hidden desire was visible to the naked eye.

The reason why Nanxian teamed up with Zhulan on the journey to Sinnoh was certainly because he hoped to borrow Zhulan's strength and seek advice from Zhulan, but another more important reason was that Zhulan herself asked for it.

As a mythologist, Zhulan is eager to explore history. Even if academic research is excluded, she is keen on the process of investigating the truth. So even if Nanxian wants to go to Lizhi Lake, Zhulan will definitely follow him, even if it means pestering him.

"...That's right."

Therefore, in response to Zhulan's repeated inquiries, Nan Xian finally revealed a little bit of information.

"I think that the lake gods in the lake legend are probably real Pokémon!"

Chapter 230: Ma Shide, the secrets of martial arts, and the legend of Xuefeng.

Nan Xian’s words made Zhu Lan’s heart surge for a moment.

Of course, it only lasted for a short while.

After all, Zhulan didn't even see the shadow of the lake gods, and there are only a few legends about Pokémon in the lake in the Sinnoh region today.

Compared to whether she can really meet the gods of the lake, Zhulan's hope is still to learn more about the truth of the legend of the gods of the lake through Nanxian.

"Come and talk to me."

After Zhulan calmed down, she let out a sigh of relief and smiled as she handed Nanxian a cup of milk tea that she had bought in the morning.

"Anyway, we're going to continue our journey after lunch, and your Pokémon still needs to practice, so you should still have some free time, right?"

Nan Xian naturally would not refuse.

In a sense, both sides can be said to have what they need.

Although Nanxian and Zhulan do not need to view each other from a too harsh perspective of interests given their friendship, they always need to find topics to communicate.

Zhulan hopes to learn the truth of history from Nanxian, and the girl takes this opportunity to ask the Sinnoh champion for knowledge and skills in breeding Pokémon.

From this perspective, when Nan Xian started talking about his understanding of the Gods of the Lake, Zhulan looked focused. And when Zhulan looked at the Pokémon who were practicing their moves, she would point out the omissions in the Pokémon's use of their moves in sharp words.

"You think that when Erguiyan wears the Well Mask, he should be able to use his moves more smoothly and attack his opponent with a continuous stream of attacks. In that case, have you ever considered letting Erguiyan practice fighting-type moves and combine the moves?"

"of course."

Nan Xian gave an affirmative answer.

Sometimes Nan Xian was not sure whether the training plan she had come up with based on the ideas in the game was completely correct. Only by asking Zhulan for advice could she proceed with peace of mind.

So in response to Zhulan's questions, the girl gave a detailed answer.

"I got the introduction from Dantei. When he was young, he once trained with a master. That master was none other than the legendary figure, Mashide, who held the championship throne for 18 years before Galar introduced Dynamax."

The former fighting gym leader and once the strongest champion in history, compared to Dan Di, Ma Shide, who has not been defeated for 18 consecutive years, is even more invincible in terms of record.

——But that was a long time ago.

Fifty years ago, Mashid was at the peak of his career. At that time, Mashid was too obsessed with strength and was extremely harsh on others and himself. As time passed and his partner Pokémon died, his strength continued to decline and his undefeated record was broken.

In addition, the then president of the alliance invited Ma Shide, who had broken the record, to act as the winner in the fake match. A series of opportunities made Ma Shide decide to quit the alliance and start traveling around the world.

When Mashide reappeared in front of people, his personality had changed drastically. He suddenly bought an uninhabited island and personally named it Kai Island. He opened the Mashide Martial Arts School on it and almost never went out again.

The most famous thing about the now retired Master Ma Shide is his identity as Master Dandi. Although there are still some old people who miss the legendary past of Master Ma, even Master Ma Shide himself is relieved with a smile on his face, and naturally others will not say much.

but.

Nan Xian knew the real reason why Ma Shide no longer showed the determination he had in his youth.

Ma Shide, who had been constantly honing himself in pursuit of strength, never gave up on going further even though his hair and beard were all white and his body was hunched.

The reason why Mashid stayed on the Armor Island was because there were things there that could make him stronger.

The legendary Pokémon, Master Wudokubi!

...Although now the martial arts master bear should still have a bear apprentice who looks like a baby.

Legend has it that in the distant past, Master Wudao Xiong created the form of fighting moves inspired by the sometimes turbulent and sometimes calm river water.

Mashide probably found the source while traveling around the world, and then collected the secret scrolls that could cultivate martial arts bear masters. Only then did he buy the Armor Island and open a martial arts school on it.

Kumashiro is a very powerful Pokémon.

When Nan Xian was playing games in his previous life, he often marveled at the power of Ursa Major. This Pokémon has two forms, one is a combo-style Ursa Major with fighting and water attributes, and the other is a one-hit-style Ursa Major with fighting and dark attributes.

The two have mastered their own unique moves called Water Stream and Dark Strike respectively.

Attack your opponent with a continuous stream of strikes, and use your well-trained fists to defeat your opponent with a single blow.

At the end of the fighting system, there are two kinds of power that the martial arts bear master can master respectively. This kind of power amazed Ma Shide, who had experienced many things, so after retiring for many years, he still stayed on the Armor Island, wanting to make further progress by cultivating the bear apprentice living on the Armor Island.

However, it is extremely difficult to train a martial arts bear master.

Even after spending many years, Ma Shide still could not successfully train a martial arts bear master.

Martial Arts Bear Master is not a Pokémon that is obsessed with self-improvement. This Pokémon is regarded as a source of fighting-type in legends, which reflects its violent character.

Meditation and practice cannot turn a bear apprentice into a bear martial arts master.

Ma Shide should have figured out this experience quickly. If the history that Nan Xian knew unfolds, Ma Shide will most likely select qualified successors in the next martial arts school enrollment, choose to hand over a bear apprentice to the younger generation he recognizes, and then personally take action, using the two bear apprentices to compete with each other to stimulate the bear apprentice to further understand the mysteries of martial arts.

Although history has not yet happened, Nan Xian can glimpse this possibility through her experience in the game in her previous life. If she chooses to go to the Armor Island now, she will have the opportunity to obtain a bear apprentice from Mashide.

——But Nan Xian did not choose to do so.

Breeding Pokémon requires a lot of energy from the trainer. The more Nan Xian comes into contact with Pokémon, the more he understands his own limits.

She is still having a headache over cultivating Eruption, and with the addition of the new members Shemmy and Jirachi, including Milton and the Perversion Team far away in Padia, and even Giratina in secret.

If the legendary giant birds and Infinite are included, Nanxian will have too many new Pokémon to choose from for a long time to come.

At least for now, Nan Xian did not want to distract her attention for the uncertain disciple Xiong. She contacted Ma Shide through Dan Di, just wanting to peek into the fighting secrets in the other party's hands.

There are also two towers on the Armor Island, which are externally called the Twin Fist Towers, but their actual names are the Water Tower and the Tower of Evil.

On the top of the Twin Fists Tower are placed the two martial arts truths collected by Ma Shide.

There is a water scroll that can evolve the bear apprentice into a combo form, and there is also an evil scroll that can evolve the bear apprentice into a one-hit form.

Although the current bear disciples have not yet gained sufficient training and experience and have all failed to successfully evolve into martial arts bear masters, the scroll is still hung on the top of the Double Fist Tower.

Nan Xian was eyeing the mysteries of martial arts contained in the hanging scroll.

Even though the secrets of the two hanging scrolls are only for Master Wudao Xiong, Nan Xian believes that the experience Ma Shide has gained after years of studying hanging scrolls will definitely come in handy.

"I want to ask Master Mashide for advice on how to use the well mask."

Nan Xian frankly explained his plan to Zhulan.

"Emperor Dan told me that, looking around the world, there is hardly any fighting trainer who can compare with Master Ma. Especially from the perspective of teaching apprentices, Master Ma is a true master."

This is exactly what Dandi said.

The current champion of Galar was originally taught by Master, and he must have great respect for his master. However, no matter how much he boasts, Master's own abilities cannot be slandered.

"Master Ma Shide..."

When talking about the predecessors on the road to becoming a trainer, Zhulan also felt deeply moved.

"This legendary trainer has almost become a part of the history of the Galar League. I didn't expect him to be so diligent now. Has he agreed to accept your advice?"

"Ah."

The white-haired girl nodded, looking as if it was a matter of course.

"Because I pointed out the conspiracy behind the Dark Night Incident before it happened, Emperor Dan contacted me afterwards. He admired my insight, so he took the initiative to recommend me to Master Ma."

From the beginning to the end, Nan Xian did not contact Ma Shide's martial arts school on his own, but appeared in front of Ma Shide at the active recommendation of Dan Di.

Ma Shide trained a martial arts bear master, but encountered obstacles along the way. The people around him must have been the first to know this.

Dan Di knew that his master was troubled by this. Coincidentally, he came into contact with Nan Xian before the Dark Night Incident and learned about the strange abilities that Nan Xian possessed.

The matter of super powers is quite confusing for outsiders, but Nan Xian's act of informing Dan Emperor of the risks in advance made him deeply appreciate the chivalrous heart of this master craftsman.

Therefore, even though Emperor Dan was too busy to stop, he still took the time to recommend both Nan Xian and Ma Shide at the same time, hoping to promote each other's progress.

Nan Xian wants to learn the true meaning of fighting, while Ma Shide hopes to understand the reason why the bear apprentice cannot evolve into a martial arts bear master through the girl's keen insight.

This is also a mutually beneficial transaction.

However, Ma Shide also has a sense of pride. Before he truly gives up, that is, before handing over a bear apprentice to others for training, the old master is most likely still unwilling to seek help from others. At least he has to truly understand Nan Xian's skills.

The best option is for Nan Xian to go to the Armor Island in person. This way, he can not only fully communicate with Ma Shide, but also let Erguilang get personal guidance from Master Ma, regardless of whether he can get a bear apprentice.