"I never thought Xiao Zhi's luck would be so good. If this were a light novel, his luck would be at least S-rank."
Xiao Mao leaned back with his hands behind his head, his gaze fixed on Xiao Zhi, who was chatting with Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia.
Xiao Mao could guarantee that almost no one understood his childhood friend, Xiao Zhi, better than he did.
"Perhaps, this is what they call the foolish having good fortune." Xiao Mao shook his head, then followed Xiao Zhi into the St. Anne.
The interior of the St. Anne was filled with an atmosphere of luxury and refinement. Upon stepping into the cabin, the lavish decorations immediately caught the eye.
A thick, red carpet covered the cabin floor. The carpet's texture was delicate and fine, and its pile was soft, giving off a sense of nobility and warmth.
The St. Anne's ballroom was bustling with people, lively and vibrant. Ornate decorations and lights illuminated the entire space, creating an atmosphere of luxury and warmth.
To one side of the ballroom were dining tables and food displays, where an abundance of delicious dishes and exquisite pastries were gathered.
Waiters bustled through the ballroom, providing first-class service. The rich aroma of fine wines and carefully prepared juices wafted through the air, adding a touch of grandeur and extravagance to the banquet's atmosphere.
In the ballroom, Xiao Zhi heard the surrounding conversations revolving around Pokémon breeding.
They enthusiastically shared their Pokémon breeding experiences and insights, discussing training methods, techniques, and battle strategies.
Some passionately described their strongest Pokémon teams, sharing the challenges and joys of Pokémon training.
Others gathered to discuss Pokémon species and racial characteristics, exploring how to enhance Pokémon abilities through breeding and training.
"Good! Now! Attack!"
A cheer caught Xiao Zhi's attention. He immediately left the other three and hurried to watch the more intense Pokémon battle.
"This kid…" Xiao Xia couldn't help but cover her face at the sight. No matter what, Xiao Zhi was still the same battle maniac.
Xiao Gang didn't seem to mind. He looked at Xiao Zhi, who was pushing his way into the crowd, and smiled, "Let's go take a look. Xiao Zhi is always like this when he hears about a battle, as if his whole being was born for battle."
As for Xiao Mao, he also squeezed into the crowd with Xiao Zhi to watch the match. As a Pokémon Trainer, how could he not watch a match when there was one?
Two Trainers stood on opposite sides, and the two Pokémon in the open space were a Starmie and a Rattata.
The Rattata's Trainer was a Gentleman dressed in a suit, while the Starmie's Trainer was a Loutoujia.
Xiao Mao watched the two Pokémon with interest, then turned to Xiao Zhi and asked, "Xiao Zhi, who do you think will win?"
Xiao Zhi carefully analyzed the development of the two. He hadn't seen the Rattata before, but he was quite familiar with Starmie. This Starmie felt inferior to his own Squirtle.
Li Qingfeng nodded slightly. He had seen this episode. This Rattata had developed pretty well, but as for the Starmie… to put it bluntly, it felt even more Psychic/Water than Xiao Xia's.
After analyzing, Xiao Zhi replied, "I think that Rattata will win."
Xiao Mao also nodded in agreement. As Professor Da Mu's grandson, he was adept at analyzing Pokémon's development. The Rattata was decent, but the Starmie was truly no good.
(Starmie: What's wrong with Psychic/Water?!)
As expected, the Starmie was kicked away by the Rattata in just a few moves, and its ruby was even Crushed.
The Gentleman laughed loudly: "Hahahaha, is there anyone else who can defeat my Rattata? Those who want to challenge, line up, one by one."
Upon hearing this, flames seemed to ignite behind Xiao Zhi, and his eyes gleamed. He waved his hand forward and shouted, "This is infuriating! I'm completely fired up now! Charmander, I choose you!"
Since he had captured the starter Pokémon, they hadn't officially entered battle yet, and Xiao Zhi wanted them all to gain some experience.
"Roar!"
Upon entering, Charmander shot a powerful Flamethrower upwards. The Gentleman praised Charmander's spirit, saying, "I can tell your Charmander is very energetic, but how will you handle my 'Guts' Rattata?"
Upon hearing this, Li Qingfeng explained to Xiao Zhi: "'Guts' is one of Rattata's abilities. In short, it means its attack increases, but its accuracy decreases."
Xiao Zhi secretly nodded, then commanded, "Charmander, use Flamethrower!"
Charmander opened its mouth wide, took a deep breath, and exhaled a powerful stream of fire. The flames shot out from its mouth, forming a red torrent of fire.
The Gentleman's eyes flickered as he saw Charmander's Flamethrower, and he shouted, "Rattata, dodge and then use Tackle."
Rattata nimbly dodged Charmander's Flamethrower. It quickly moved to the side and, following the Gentleman's command, prepared to use Tackle with all its might.
Seeing this, Charmander changed direction to Rattata's new position, and the Flamethrower followed.
Seeing that Rattata couldn't dodge, the Gentleman feigned gritting his teeth and commanded, "Stay put, charge straight in!"
Rattata's eyes widened, and a powerful energy burst from its entire body. The entire rat charged directly into the Flamethrower.
Rattata's body was enveloped in flames, which burned its fur. Facing the scorching heat that rushed at it, Rattata did not give up, but continued to use the Tackle move.
Charmander felt Rattata's speed slow down a bit, so it unhesitatingly increased the intensity of its Flamethrower. It enlarged the range and temperature of the flames, making them even hotter.
Seeing this situation, Li Qingfeng seemed to think of a possibility and said, "This one might not have the Guts ability, but rather the Inner Focus ability. Be careful."
Normally, apart from a Gym Leader, it's basically impossible for someone to reveal their Pokémon's ability beforehand. Coupled with the Gentleman's uncharacteristic behavior, Li Qingfeng could only think of this situation.
[Inner Focus: If it becomes an abnormal status, it will show perseverance, and its attack will increase.]
Sure enough, when Charmander stopped Flamethrower and started panting, Rattata's entire body burst into flames, clearly indicating it had entered the burn status.
The Gentleman burst into laughter at the sight. He hadn't expected Rattata to actually get burned. Now it was his time to shine!
Charmander also noticed Rattata's change. It stopped panting, regained its composure, and prepared to meet a new round of attacks. It opened its mouth, ready to use Flamethrower again.
Xiao Zhi had a sudden idea and immediately shouted, "Charmander, jump up and use Flamethrower when it gets close!"
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