The Thunder Shock rang out sharply, as if Gengar was enduring a massive electrical shock.
However, despite being caught in the current, Gengar emerged unscathed, nullifying Pikachu's powerful attack.
'Classic no-damage-from-smoke, even when surrounded by electricity, Gengar didn't take any damage.
What a formidable Gengar.' Li Qingfeng nodded slowly.
As expected of one of Xiao Zhi's future main team members, it could react quickly even under the combined attack of Charmander and Pikachu.
Xiao Zhi also heard Li Qingfeng's praise and was quite speechless: 'Li Dage, now is not the time to praise it.'
'No rush, lure the opponent outside.' Li Qingfeng seemed to be confident of victory, so Xiao Zhi had no choice but to say to the people around him: 'Find a way to lure it out.'
To capture this Gengar, Xiao Zhi alone currently had no way, some special operations were necessary.
For example—Team Rocket Trio!
After Gengar appeared, it did not attack the group immediately.
It looked at the four people present, then dispersed its form.
This instantly dumbfounded the four of them:
Why didn't this Gengar play by the rules?
Shouldn't it be very angry?
Why did it run away again now?
After a while, the four had not yet left, but were sitting on the ground chatting about everyday things.
This made the enraged Gengar run out again.
"Gengar." (While I'm still in a relatively good mood, hurry up and leave.)
Gengar floated in the air, its purplish, somewhat plump body displayed before everyone.
Xiao Zhi felt an indescribable feeling when he saw this Gengar:
'Li Dage, does this Gengar have some past? How should I put it... I feel its current situation is a bit similar to Charmander and them.'
In Xiao Zhi's perception, Pokémon were generally friendly.
The current situation of occupying a house, if an example were to be given, was somewhat similar to Charmander staying on the rock pillar back then.
Li Qingfeng said indifferently: 'It's better for you to explore some things on your own.
If you knew the plot in this kind of situation, wouldn't it be boring, right?'
'Indeed, but why do I feel like you don't know?' Xiao Zhi used a taunt.
Li Qingfeng responded to this: Ah, yes, yes, yes, everything you say is right.
Seeing that the four still hadn't left, Gengar held a sphere that was entirely purplish-black in its hand.
It raised the Shadow Ball in its hand, its crimson eyes revealing a hint of sinister malice, emitting a chilling aura.
Xiao Zhi stepped forward.
His original main purpose for coming here was to capture a Ghost-type Pokémon, but now that had changed.
He was very curious about what had happened in this Gengar's past.
Xiao Zhi extended his hand, wanting to shake hands with Gengar, and genuinely asked: "Can you tell me what happened?"
Gengar looked at Xiao Zhi, let out a long breath, unwilling to tell him about its past.
Its hand moved slightly forward, and just as it was about to use Shadow Ball on Xiao Zhi, Charmander suddenly spoke, making Gengar stop its intended attack.
"Awo." (Were you abandoned by a Trainer?)
Charmander walked forward.
Seeing Gengar in its current state, it felt that the other party had also been abandoned by its Trainer.
If not for that, it wouldn't have stayed in this place all this time.
Perhaps, it was also ordered by its previous Trainer to wait for him here.
"Gengar." (How did you know? Could it be that you also...)
Evidently, Charmander's words caught Gengar's attention.
Gengar stared intently at Charmander, trying to see something from the other party.
Xiao Gang, Xiao Xia, and Xiao Mao whispered amongst themselves, since they couldn't help much now, they might as well analyze the current situation.
Xiao Mao asked in a low voice: "What's the situation with Xiao Zhi's Charmander?
It can actually make that Gengar stop, does it have some special ability?"
"No, I think it's probably found a common point." Xiao Gang squinted, he also saw the scene where Charmander stopped Gengar just now.
Connecting it with Gengar staying in this old house all this time, it's highly likely that this Gengar was abandoned here by a Trainer.
Xiao Xia was quite puzzled: "This is clearly Gengar, a fully evolved Pokémon whose strength wouldn't be weak at all, I didn't expect even a Pokémon like Gengar to be abandoned."
"Eh..." * 3
Finally, the three of them sighed in unison.
"Awo." (Yes, I was also abandoned by my Trainer before.
If it weren't for Xiao Zhi, I would probably have already... in the heavy rain.)
Charmander walked in front of Gengar, and the other party didn't stop it.
Both were Pokémon abandoned by Trainers, so they had something in common.
And Gengar's original intention wasn't bad, it just developed resentment after being abandoned for such a long time.
Anyone abandoned would be like this, not just Gengar.
"Gengar." (Is that so? Can you tell me about your experiences?)
Upon learning of this, Gengar couldn't help but look at Xiao Zhi with new respect, not expecting this guy to care so much for Pokémon.
It was just a pity that capturing itself couldn't be swayed by just this matter.
Charmander told Gengar about Da You, and also mentioned how Xiao Zhi later took off his clothes in the heavy rain to protect the flame on its tail.
"Roar." (What about you? How did your Trainer abandon you?)
Charmander wagged its tail, looking up at Gengar, wanting to know about the other party's past.
Gengar looked at this innocent Charmander and also told its own past.
"Gengar." (To be honest, like you, my Trainer also told me to stay here.
I waved goodbye to him at the time, waiting for him to come back and pick me up.)
(Waiting from day to night, from spring to winter.
Flowers blooming in spring, and flowers falling.
I waited for a long time, but still couldn't wait for the other party to pick me up.)
(Day and night, I missed my former Trainer being able to take me away.
It's just a pity, too much time passed, I don't know how long, I saw many people enter this house, but only my Trainer was not among them.)
Li Qingfeng, as the only person on the field who knew Pokémon language, also immediately told the translation to Xiao Zhi.
'I didn't expect Gengar to be abandoned too... How hateful, why do those Trainers abandon their Pokémon at will!' Xiao Zhi learned what happened to Gengar and felt pity for it.
Such a strong Pokémon, yet they still abandoned it.
'I've decided!'
Xiao Zhi shouted internally, his sudden words making Li Qingfeng wonder:
'Xiao Zhi, what have you decided?'
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Hope to create a perfect dream-fulfilling journey.