The silent night sky was carpeted with stars. Looking up, the ethereal glow of the galaxy was intoxicatingly beautiful. Nature was well-preserved in this world, allowing Xisuo to witness a magnificent starry sky every nighta sight that had been rare back on Earth in his previous life.
The moon in this world seemed particularly large, looking as if one could reach out and touch it. It hung in the sky like a giant, pale yellow wheel, radiating a soft and enchanting halo.
If the sun was a straightforward and fierce man, then the moon was a gentle and charming woman!
A bonfire crackled on the beach, and a small clay pot hung over the flames, bubbling with thick, dark liquid.
Xisuo sat cross-legged on the sand and beckoned to the Sneasel beside him. "Sneasel, come here. Lie down."
"Snea~"
Sneasel tilted her head and looked at her master with curiosity, unsure of what he intended, but she obediently lay down on the soft cushion in front of him.
"No matter what you feel in a moment, do not move. Understood?" Xisuo's voice turned solemn.
"Snea~"
Sneasel nodded vigorously and patted her chest to indicate there would be no problem.
Xisuo placed his hands on Sneasel's shoulders and began a massage to help her relax. At midnight tonight, he planned for Sneasel to begin her evolution. Since she had already mastered Night Slash,
it proved that Sneasel was ready to evolve into Weavileat the very least, she had earned the qualification. In normal circumstances, Night Slash was a move that only a Weavile could learn.
The fact that Xisuo's Sneasel could learn it now was due to two factors: first, her exceptional natural talent; and second, the month of precious medicinal support combined with heavy training that had drastically enhanced her body during her recovery phase.
Finally, the five days of high-intensity weight training had allowed Sneasel to break through her physical limits, thereby mastering Night Slash.
Xisuo was a perfectionist. Since he had decided to let Sneasel evolve tonight, he wanted to elevate her physical condition to its absolute peak. He coated her entire body with a meticulously prepared medicinal oil and then used professional Tuina massage techniques to help her relax.
"Snea Snea"
Sneasel closed her eyes comfortably. She felt a soothing warmth spreading through her body; her master's hands felt like they possessed magic, making her entire being feel revitalized.
As Sneasel quietly enjoyed the treatment, time ticked away.
Checking his watch, it was almost eleven o'clock. Xisuo had Sneasel flip over to lie face down on the cushion. He then took out a small cloth roll. Opening it, he revealed rows of snow-white silver needles.
He had Lulu bring over a bowl of the bubbling black medicinal mud from the clay pot. He dipped the needles one by one into the mud, allowing them to absorb as much of the medicinal potency as possible.
In his past life, Xisuo had been an enthusiast of extreme sports. Suffering physical injuries had been a regular occurrence, which led him to study Traditional Chinese Medicine, specifically bone-setting and acupuncture.
A Pokémon's body structure was vastly different from a human's. Xisuo would never have dared to perform acupuncture alone; he needed Lulu's assistance. Acupuncture was no joke; a single needle in the wrong spot could result in anything from temporary paralysis to severe nerve and bone damage.
Lulu's incredibly strong mental power allowed her to easily locate every acupoint. Once the silver needles had absorbed the medicine, Xisuo prepared to begin.
"Here, here, and here..."
Lulu continuously pointed out the acupoints on Sneasel's back, and Xisuo followed her guidance with intense focus. By the time the session ended, Xisuo was drenched in sweat. This kind of delicate work, where one couldn't afford a single lapse in concentration, was far more exhausting than high-intensity physical training; it took a heavy toll on the mind.
Sneasel felt a fiery, stinging pain on her back, but remembering her master's earlier warning, she gritted her teeth and didn't move an inch.
The effects of the medicinal mud would significantly promote Sneasel's blood circulation, keeping her body in a constant state of peak excitement. It functioned similarly to a stimulant, but without any side effects.
...
"Hold onto this!" Xisuo placed a Razor Claw into Sneasel's hand and spoke softly. "You are the most excellent Sneasel and the strongest child I have ever seen. I am lucky to be your partner. Tonight will be the most important moment of your life. Go on and enjoy it."
"Snea~"
Sneasel gripped the Razor Claw tightly and looked up at the moon. The bright lunar disc was reflected in her blood-red vertical pupils.
Beep! Beep!
The sports watch emitted a sharp ring into the silent beach air, signaling that midnight had finally arrived.
Dark-type energy reaches a unique peak at exactly midnight. As the crucial catalyst, the Razor Claw would trigger a change in Sneasel's volatile genes, causing the evolution light to manifest.
Without a Razor Claw, a Sneasel's evolutionary genes would remain in a relatively stable state throughout its life. No matter how much it trained or grew, it would never evolve.
At that moment, the Dark-type energy surrounding Sneasel became highly concentrated, even forming a mist visible to the naked eye. If an ordinary person approached this black fog, they would feel a chill of terror reaching straight to their soul. Dark-type energy could invade a person's central nervous system; as one of the most aggressive attributes, it was the natural energy most harmful to humans.
Finally, the brilliant white evolution light appeared. The glow grew more dazzling until it completely enveloped Sneasel. The misty Dark-type energy was suddenly pulled inward, being absorbed entirely into Sneasel's body...
Xisuo clenched his fists in excitement. Once the evolution was complete, his planned "Speed Attacker" would be perfectly formed. With Weavile's attack power and speed, she would remain his strongest primary force for a long time to come.
The mysterious evolution light eventually dissipated, revealing a completely new Pokémon on the beachone that was still largely unknown to the general public.
The iconic pointed ears of her Sneasel days had disappeared, replaced by a pair of fan-like ears. A fan-shaped red crown gave Weavile an exotic flair. Most importantly, the previous two-fingered claws had now become three-fingered. This would make her hands much more flexible, and the additional claw would significantly enhance her lethality.
"Weav Weav"
Feeling the explosive power surging through her, Weavile excitedly examined her new body. She tapped her claws, which felt as though they could slice through steel, and performed a few quick hops. Finally, she looked at Xisuo nearby, her eyes filled with anticipation and longing.
Xisuo smiled, knelt down, and opened his arms wide!
"Weav~!"
With a slight flex of her legs, Weavile vanished from her spot. A split second later, she was already in Xisuo's embrace, hugging him tightly. She had always been a proud and aloof creature, but at this moment, a single tearwhether from excitement or some other emotionfell from the corner of her eye.
Lulu watched the scene and let a beautiful smile cross her face. Meeting Xisuo was the greatest stroke of luck in her life.
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