Aju pointed at Crobat, signaling it to demonstrate the Acid move.
Crobat nodded, assuming a ready stance.
Its body began to tremble as the venom within it rapidly gathered.
Then, Crobat opened its large mouth and spewed a stream of purple venom.
This venom shot towards the target, instantly covering it.
Bulbasaur and Muk, upon seeing the move Crobat used, showed expressions of longing in unison.
Subsequently, Crobat flew to their side and began to explain the techniques for using this move.
With Aju's prior explanation, the two Pokémon had some understanding, each having their own insights into the Acid move.
Xiao Zhi could not stay here for too long, Aju knew this, so he walked over to Xiao Zhi and told him many ways to practice Acid.
"Like this, and like that..."
Aju said a lot, and Xiao Zhi remembered quite a bit.
Li Qingfeng also listened intently; maybe he could use it himself in the future.
Aju looked at Crobat, who was currently instructing the two Pokémon, then turned his head and asked, "Xiao Zhi, which Gym do you plan to challenge next?"
Upon hearing Aju's question, Xiao Zhi lowered his head in thought, then he remembered the Crimson Gym located in Vermilion City on Cinnabar Island.
(So confusing...)
He then replied, "As for me, I'm planning to go to Vermilion City to challenge the Crimson Gym.
I heard that the Gym there is Fire-type, and I happen to have a Charmeleon, so I'll let it experience a battle against its own type!"
Aju nodded slightly; he had seen this kind of situation many times.
Doing this actually has a benefit, which is that it allows for a better understanding of one's own type during battle.
Presumably, Xiao Zhi grasped this point, and that's why he finally sent out Muk, right?
'This Little brat is teachable...'
Aju was quite emotional, not expecting Xiao Zhi's thoughts to be so meticulous; he was definitely not an ordinary person.
(Li Qingfeng: You're overthinking it.)
"To get to Vermilion City, you need to head south from Vermilion City.
After about one or two weeks of travel, you'll see a pier, and you can take a boat from there to Vermilion City."
Aju explained the route, and Xiao Zhi thanked him repeatedly, seemingly needing only to keep heading south.
However, before that, he still had to go to the northern part of Vermilion City.
There's a Wild Area where Pokémon can be caught, and Xiao Zhi thought catching one or two Pokémon would be enough.
'Wild Area... If I remember correctly, that's one of Xiao Zhi's famous scenes; every time he throws a Poké Ball, a Kentauros comes running to Tackle it.'
Li Qingfeng smiled; these Kentauros were an entire herd, and it seemed they didn't want to be separated, which is why they entered Xiao Zhi's Poké Balls, right?
Let's put the matter of Kentauros aside for now.
Xiao Zhi glanced at the clock and realized it was getting late.
Bulbasaur and Muk were learning quickly; they would just need more practice to use Acid.
After thanking Aju, Xiao Zhi went to the backyard to find Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia.
Aju, meanwhile, called his daughter for dinner.
...
...
Upon arriving in the backyard, Xiao Zhi heard three voices that were very familiar to him.
"Meow haha, big Little brat, little girl, it would be great if your Pokémon were stronger, meow."
"Exactly, exactly, just surrender obediently!"
"Quickly hand over your Pokémon!
Arbok, attack that Psyduck's head!"
Oh, attacking Psyduck's head.
Before Xiao Zhi could even command Pikachu to help Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia, Arbok darted out, baring its sharp fangs, and bit down on Psyduck's head.
When Arbok bit Psyduck's head, Psyduck let out a fierce cry.
It immediately felt intense pain, its head plagued by Arbok's Bite, unable to move freely.
Psyduck struggled in pain, trying to break free from Arbok's grip.
It flapped its arms forcefully, attempting to force Arbok to release its Bite.
However, Arbok held on tightly, applying even greater pressure, making Psyduck's headache even more severe.
As Psyduck was engulfed in pain from its headache, a brilliant light suddenly appeared above its head.
As the light flickered, Psyduck let out a mournful and sharp wail.
Xiao Xia saw Psyduck's state, recalled a move, and shouted, "Psyduck, quickly use the Superpower move!"
Immediately, a powerful Superpower energy burst forth from Psyduck's body.
This Superpower was unparalleled, sweeping towards Arbok.
Arbok felt the immense pressure and power, and couldn't help but release its Bite, looking at Psyduck in terror.
Psyduck's Superpower move raged like a fierce storm, fiercely pushing back Arbok.
Arbok's body was controlled at will by the Superpower, crashing onto the ground, its body trembling violently.
It screamed, clearly heavily injured.
Xiao Xia saw Arbok lose its ability to battle and continued to shout, "Psyduck, now! Use Superpower on Weezing too!"
At Xiao Xia's call, Psyduck gathered the power from deep within its heart and silently condensed a powerful Superpower.
It closed its eyes, focusing on feeling its inner calm.
Suddenly, Psyduck opened its eyes, which gleamed with resolute light.
It opened its mouth, letting out a low murmur, as if conveying its will.
Psyduck concentrated its energy, then used all its strength to release a massive and brilliant Superpower.
Weezing felt a powerful force penetrate its body, and its body stopped its free movement.
Weezing's eyes became unfocused, its expression blank, completely losing control over its own body.
Psyduck's Superpower exerted immense Superpower, successfully controlling Weezing.
Weezing was like a puppet, unable to move freely, subject to Psyduck's will.
After Weezing and Arbok had their battle capabilities destroyed by Psyduck's powerful Superpower, they instantly lost balance and were flung away.
They were thrown as if by an invisible force, directly crashing into the trees in the distance.
"Weezing!"
"Arbok!"
Kojiro and Musashi both exclaimed simultaneously.
They ran over and recalled their respective Pokémon, then saw Psyduck walking towards them.
This time, Meowth didn't think it could defeat Psyduck, so it ran off first, seemingly not wanting to be attacked by Psyduck's Superpower.
Unfortunately, with a swing of Psyduck's arm, the Team Rocket Trio were enveloped by Superpower, turning into a shooting star flying into the distance.
"What a nasty feeling!"
Seeing their state, Xiao Zhi felt somewhat emotional, not expecting Psyduck's strength to be so great.
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Tomorrow, I'll get some work done.