After capturing Muk in Black Cloud City and then resolving the Diglett incident (during which Ekans and Koffing evolved), Xiao Zhi and his two companions finally arrived at Vermilion City.
As for Muk's poké ball, it had been sent back by Xiao Zhi a long time ago because it still smelled when it was just captured.
Da Mu was overjoyed when he saw Xiao Zhi send the Pokémon back, and he eagerly opened the poké ball.
As for the result...
Those who know, know.
——Vermilion City——
Upon arriving in Vermilion City, Xiao Zhi did not immediately challenge the Cerulean Gym. After all, his Pokémon needed to rest, and he also wanted to make a call to Da Mu.
The Gym in Vermilion City uses poison-type Pokémon. Xiao Zhi thought about bringing that Pokémon and letting it make an appearance in this Gym challenge.
He might even be able to discuss poison-type Pokémon with the Gym Leader!
At the Pokémon Center, Xiao Zhi used a public phone to call Da Mu. Once the other party answered, Xiao Zhi smiled and said to Da Mu, "Da Mu, please send that guy over. Thank you."
Da Mu's expression was a bit awkward; he had been hugged by Muk quite a bit in the past few days. However, he was already somewhat immune to the smell and believed that it wouldn't bother him much in the future.
After getting Muk, Xiao Zhi and his two companions came to a Pokémon partner park. Xiao Gang looked at these Pokémon and couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of a park that has collected the rarest Pokémon in all of Kanto, there are so many Pokémon here."
This was not an exaggeration; rare Pokémon such as Kangaskhan, Kentauros, and Lapras could all be seen here. There was even a Ju Shi Beast residing here.
Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia began discussing the Ju Shi Beast. They both had a lot in common regarding this Pokémon, as Ju Shi Beast is a Rock-type and water-type Pokémon, fitting both of their attributes.
But Xiao Gang was no longer limited to just Rock-type; his goal was to be a breeder, and in the future, he ideally wanted to capture some Pokémon that could heal other Pokémon.
If he were to give an example, it would be like Chansey; such a Pokémon would be very suitable for a breeder. After all, who wouldn't want a mobile healer?
"This Ju Shi Beast feels a bit strange." Xiao Xia looked suspiciously at the Ju Shi Beast. She felt that this Ju Shi Beast was a little different from what was in the Pokédex.
A normal Ju Shi Beast has 'Kazzland' big eyes, but how should one describe this one? It had a kind of beady-eyed look.
However, Xiao Xia was quickly attracted by a Lapras. Xiao Zhi walked to where the Lapras was and saw a muscular man standing next to it.
A surfboard was placed next to the muscular man. He was stroking Lapras's head, and when he saw Xiao Zhi and his two companions approach, he greeted them.
The muscular man smiled, giving off the feeling of a friendly older brother: "Are you here to see my Lapras?"
"Your Lapras? Why would it be here?"
Xiao Zhi was a little confused; shouldn't the Pokémon here be wild? Why would someone put their Pokémon here? Could it be that it was 'recruited'?
The muscular man waved his hand and said with a laugh, "Naturally, it's because it's a bit old, and I want it to live peacefully with me. Let's not talk about that; come and see, isn't its skin beautiful?"
Xiao Xia observed carefully and found that Lapras's skin was very healthy and radiant.
The blue parts shimmered with a deep luster, like clear seawater, while the white parts were soft and delicate, like silk.
The texture of the skin looked very smooth, without any blemishes or impurities. Both the blue and white parts showed high-quality care and maintenance.
Lapras's overall appearance was very beautiful, and its skin was definitely well-maintained.
Xiao Xia couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke Lapras's skin. She felt its softness and smoothness, as if touching a delicate, gem-like texture.
She couldn't help but praise the beauty of Lapras's skin, completely captivated by its charming appearance: "What a beautiful Lapras! You must take care of it every day, right?"
The muscular man smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Of course! I pay great attention to the daily care and maintenance of my Lapras."
"Every morning, I gently wash its skin with warm water, ensuring it's clean and dust-free."
——After a long speech——
Xiao Xia took notes. She wanted to see if she could capture a Lapras in the future. If she really could, then these notes would definitely come in handy.
Xiao Zhi did the same, silently taking notes in his mind.
The muscular man lowered his head in thought, then smiled and gave a thumbs up: "Do you want to learn Surf or the 'Secret Art' Water Walk?"
Xiao Zhi asked curiously, "Water Walk? What kind of move is that?"
The muscular man curled one side of his mouth, a mischievous smile twinkling in his eyes, "As the name suggests, it allows you to move on water. However, Water Walk can only be learned by humans so far. As for Surf, your Pikachu can learn it too ~"
"I see... Pikachu, which one do you want to learn?"
Xiao Zhi stroked Pikachu's head, then he suddenly remembered that Squirtle was a water-type Pokémon, so he also released it: "Uncle, please teach my Squirtle how to use Surf!"
"Yes, and my Starmie... Psyduck, don't come out! I said Starmie!" Xiao Xia also took out Starmie's poké ball.
Among her Pokémon, Starmie knew the fewest moves. She planned to teach it to her other Pokémon after Starmie learned it.
Pikachu jumped to Squirtle's side and nodded repeatedly at Xiao Zhi, seemingly wanting to learn the move Surf.
'Okay, once your Pikachu learns this move, I'll tell you an even more powerful move.' Li Qingfeng came online again after learning that Pikachu wanted to learn Surf and kept Xiao Zhi in suspense.
Xiao Zhi felt a bit antsy about Li Qingfeng's tendency to keep him in suspense.
Darn it, why does Brother Qingfeng always keep me in suspense!
The muscular man looked at these three Pokémon and nodded slightly. These were all Pokémon that could learn Surf, so teaching them shouldn't be difficult.
He began to teach these Pokémon, having Lapras patiently explain and demonstrate the movements and techniques of Surf.
In addition, the muscular man's simple and clear language and vivid movements allowed the Pokémon to better understand and master the essentials of Surf.
Xiao Zhi and his two companions understood Surf a bit better after hearing the muscular man's words.