Next to the evolution stone stall, Xiao Mao released his well-trained Nidorina. This Nidorina was much larger than an average Nidorina, showcasing her potential and strength.
"Here, a Moon Stone."
When Mi Zi Qi saw Xiao Mao release Nidorina, he immediately understood his intention. He quickly pulled out a Moon Stone from the table and deftly tossed it to Xiao Mao.
Xiao Mao caught the Moon Stone and looked at Mi Zi Qi gratefully.
Nidorina looked at the Moon Stone in Xiao Mao's hand with curiosity, as if she could feel the power contained within it.
As the Moon Stone touched Nidorina, a dazzling light burst forth, enveloping Nidorina.
"Oh? Is another Pokémon evolving?"
A man in a silver uniform walked over, surprised to see the light emanating from Nidorina.
The surrounding Trainers were all drawn by the light and came over to watch curiously. They were all amazed, staring intently at Nidorina's evolution process.
After the light dissipated, a large, blue-skinned Nidoqueen stood before Xiao Mao.
This Nidoqueen's chest, abdomen, and chin were snow-white, and her thick tail and mouse-like ears made her even more unique.
Her forelimbs were exceptionally strong, with three small claws. A row of poisonous horns grew along her spine, extending from her forehead to her tail, showcasing a majestic and fierce aura.
When Lei Zang walked over, he witnessed the spectacular scene of Nidorina successfully evolving into Nidoqueen. He exclaimed, "What a powerful Nidoqueen! It seems you've put a lot of effort into her training."
Xiao Mao replied, "Thank you for the compliment. She will be my aid in the upcoming Indigo Plateau Conference, and I believe she will definitely make it to the finals."
Xiao Zhi walked over to Nidoqueen and scanned her with his Pokédex. He carefully observed Nidoqueen's appearance and data, then turned his attention to his own Pokémon.
He asked Li Qingfeng, "Brother Qingfeng, who do you think will win if I battle Xiao Mao?"
Li Qingfeng thought for a moment, then said, "If we only look at the Pokémon lineup, I feel Xiao Mao has a greater chance of winning. But Charmeleon and other Pokémon's strength should not be underestimated; they won't be crushed just because the opponent is an evolved form. At least they have the power to fight back."
In his words, Li Qingfeng was hinting that Xiao Zhi should not underestimate his own strength.
"Mm-hmm! When the Indigo Plateau Conference comes, I must compete with Xiao Mao!"
Xiao Zhi's eyes sparkled with firm determination. He decided to showcase his strength and ability at the Indigo Plateau Conference and have an intense and exciting battle with Xiao Mao.
Li Qingfeng smiled and nodded. He was full of anticipation and confidence in Xiao Zhi.
Just then, a faint sound of footsteps came from outside the villa, and a girl who looked like a boy walked in.
Her striking feature was her hair, parted from her forehead, with a small portion at the front being fiery red, and the back half a deep, profound blue.
"Xian Hou," Li Qingfeng murmured to himself. To avoid spoilers, he did not reveal Xian Hou's real name.
Xian Hou wore a pair of round-rimmed glasses, adding a touch of intellectualism to her face. She carried a fluffy Eevee bag, and the cute design of the Eevee attracted people's attention.
She truly was a girl who grew up in Galar from a young age; her attire was full of personality. She wore a black hoodie with a poké ball design printed on it.
Her lower half was an outfit with a skirt-pants design, and her tights were gray, adding a soft touch to her overall look.
"Xian Hou."
"Xian Hou, you're here! Quickly release your Pokémon!" Lei Zang warmly welcomed Xian Hou's arrival.
"Mm."
Xian Hou nodded slightly, then gently tossed out four poké balls.
As the balls opened, four adorable Eevee were released from them. They stood eagerly beside Xian Hou, each Eevee displaying a unique personality and charm.
Li Qingfeng scanned them at a glance and determined there were three males and one female.
Lei Zang looked at his younger brother, Tai Yi, who was chatting with Xiao Xia in the distance, and called out loudly, "Tai Yi, come here!"
Tai Yi heard his brother's call, stopped his conversation with Xiao Xia, and walked somewhat reluctantly toward Lei Zang.
When Brock saw Tai Yi walking somewhat reluctantly toward Lei Zang, he asked Xiao Xia, who was also walking over, "Xiao Xia, what's going on with that little brother? He seems a bit unhappy about Eevee evolving."
Xiao Xia shrugged and replied, "Oh, that's it. Lei Zang wants Tai Yi's Eevee to evolve, but Tai Yi is a bit reluctant."
"You know, every Trainer has a different attitude towards Pokémon evolution. Some people want their Pokémon to evolve and become stronger, but others prefer to keep their Pokémon in their original form."
She continued to explain, "This Xian Hou is a Trainer who specializes in using Eevee. She's here to introduce everyone to Eevee's evolution methods and potential benefits. But ultimately, whether to choose evolution or not is still up to Tai Yi himself."
After hearing Xiao Xia's explanation, Brock nodded in understanding. He understood that everyone has their own way and ideas of treating their partners.
He hoped that Tai Yi would make his own decision, whether to choose to let Eevee evolve or remain as it is. No matter what, the most important thing was the unbreakable friendship between Tai Yi and Eevee.
Tai Yi came to Lei Zang's side. He observed the four Eevee in front of him, his eyes sparkling with curiosity. He asked his brother Lei Zang, "Brother, are these four Eevee going to evolve?"
Lei Zang nodded and replied with a smile, "Yes, Tai Yi. I want your Eevee to also try evolving, to make it even stronger. Xian Hou is a Trainer who specializes in training Eevee, and she will provide us with help and guidance."
Tai Yi listened quietly to his brother's words, feeling Lei Zang's concern and expectations. Then, he looked at his own Eevee, and a stirring thought arose within him.
Tai Yi thought hard. He understood that evolution might bring Eevee more power and abilities, but it would also change its appearance and personality. He knew this was an important decision that required careful consideration.
Xian Hou adjusted her glasses and said with a smile, "It's alright, let's watch the Eevee evolve first."
She turned and walked towards the Eevee, gently stroking their heads and saying in a gentle voice, "Eevee, are you ready? Evolution is a process of growth. It will make you stronger and reveal new personalities and skills. But whether you evolve or not, you are still my most cherished partners."
Immediately, Lei Zang brought over four evolution stones: Thunder, Water, Fire, and Leaf.