Elf: Starting as the Fighting Gym Master, and being entangled by Nancy.

Chapter 458 The Three Sacred Birds of Guandu are united, Li Xuan visits the prison!

"Screech!" (Human, you are the first human in history to dare to speak so arrogantly to me! You dare to challenge me and call me a challenger? You'd better have strength far exceeding that of an ordinary trainer!)

Moltres only arrived at Quartz Plateau yesterday.

I haven't watched Li Xuan's matches.

and so.

For a trainer like Li Xuan, who has reason to be proud, it assumed the other party was there to amuse it.

That's right, Moltres was so angry it laughed.

As they spoke, the flames on the sacred cauldron transformed into a divine bird and descended onto the field.

Its entire body is orange-yellow, with flames burning on its wings, tail, and head, making it look somewhat like a fiery horse.

Pokémon: Moltres

[Attributes: fire, flying]

【Level: 70】

[Characteristic: Flame Body]

[Movement: Stare, the rest omitted.]

A level 70 Moltres!
Champion-level skill!
To be honest, this Moltres is several levels stronger than the Zapdos and Articuno I encountered before.

"Screech?!" (Huh? I only realized how mixed your scent is when I got closer... Let me sniff... Articuno, Zapdos? No wonder you challenged me. Hmm... and the scent of the Holy Swordsman from the next region... Holy crap, what's with this strong fire and ice energy?!)

Moltres's previously confident expression turned into one as if it had seen a ghost.

Dude, you caught a level one god and now you're trying to catch me?
Little bird, I'm just a mere second-level god. Why would I go to such lengths to have a great god like you come and catch me?
The flamingo realized that Li Xuan's words made sense.

Judging from the identities of both parties, although it is the one being challenged, the challenger is indeed itself.

"Screech!" (Human! Now that you're here, let me see your power! Show me your... your attitude!)
Moltres originally wanted to say "Go all out".

But when he thought of Reshiram and Kyurem, those two Wailing Walls, he knew he would be utterly thrashed if they were sent out.

Therefore, the Flamebird felt that Li Xuan only needed to show the proper attitude.

High emotional intelligence: the proper attitude.

Low emotional intelligence: Bro, go easy on me.

When it's almost done hitting the target, it scores a goal.

"Hylocereus undatus, go!"

In this battle, Li Xuan chose to fight against the opponent's element, and directly sent out the Hathorn.

"What the heck? Why did Master Li Xuan send out a Hathorn? Its attributes are completely disadvantageous!"

"I don't understand. Breloom is here, and Gym Leader Li Xuan has Reshiram and Kyurem, right? Why not use them to fight Moltres?"

"To that guy who just suggested using Reshiram or Kyurem, all I can say is, why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Maybe Master Li Xuan has his own ideas!"

The audience was surprised by Li Xuan's choice.

Even if you use Forsaken, Gallade, Blaziken, or even Lucario, it would be more reasonable than Breloom!

But that's just how it is.

Li Xuan sent out the straw mushroom.

"Screech!" (Hey, are you looking down on me? Even though you've caught so many legendary Pokémon, you should be able to sense that my strength is quite different from those second-tier legendary Pokémon you've encountered, right?)

Moltres is different from the wild legendary birds; it is a legendary Pokémon that has partnered with the League.

In other words, it was cultivated by the alliance.

That's what makes them champion-level, far stronger than those wild gym-level dwarf birds.

"If I'm not using a Breloom, then there's no point in fighting you or even trying to capture you."

Li Xuan is quite particular about rituals.

This slightly moved Moltres's expression.

"Screech." (Could it be that this Breloom is your starter Pokémon? If so, using it makes sense...)
"No, it's just that I used it to catch Articuno and Zapdos. If I didn't use it to catch you, I felt something was off."

Li Xuan stroked his chin and answered truthfully.

Moltres: "..."

"Screech!!!" (You little brat, Rapidash, give me back my feelings! I thought it was your starter Pokémon, that's why I did that, but...)
Moltres was still cursing.

Completely unaware that he had touched the straw mushroom in front of him.

then……

Mushroom spores!

The flamingo, which had inexplicably inhaled mushroom spores, became drowsy and almost immediately collapsed.

"zZ..."

Moltres has fallen asleep.

"The dried lichen is quite good."

Li Xuan praised him sharply, then instantly switched to a battle-ready expression: "Now's the time to use the Sharp Stone Attack again!"

"Bamboo hat!"

The mushroom stomped the ground, and countless sharp stone blades rose up from the ground, suddenly thrusting out from under the firebird's body!
bang bang bang! ! !
"Wow!!"

The Moltres cried out in its sleep, the pain from the fourfold reduction almost causing it to fall back into a daze after waking up.

"hiss……"

"No wonder he plays with the Breath of the Breath, he really knows how to play this game without any martial ethics."

"Did you guys hear that cracking sound? Is that Moltres's kidney about to break?"

The audience mourned for Moltres.

After inhaling mushroom spores, it is hit in a vital spot by a sharp stone attack. This combination of attacks is almost impossible for any fire or flying Pokémon to withstand.

Just thinking about it hurts.

"Go Poke Ball!"

Li Xuan took out a Poké Ball whose color scheme best matched Moltres.

That is, the classic red and white color scheme.

The Poké Ball touches Moltres, sucks it in, and then it is perfectly captured.

Ok……

It's definitely not Moltres that's on its own.

In Moltres's words, it was deeply impressed by Li Xuan's strategy (in a physical sense).

"Congratulations to Gym Leader Li Xuan for gaining Moltres's approval! Congratulations also on successfully collecting all three legendary birds of Kanto! Let's give Gym Leader Li Xuan a round of applause!"

clap clap!

There was thunderous applause.

Li Xuan's actions have undoubtedly brought new insights to everyone.

Is fighting against elemental attributes really that easy?

Now I've learned it!
Suddenly, a new craze for capturing Breloom mushrooms swept across the land...

Of course, this was just the beginning, and Li Xuan was unaware that this was happening.

After capturing Moltres, Li Xuan took it to the Pokémon Center for treatment.

……

……

"Screech!" (You brat, you have no sportsmanship! How can you battle like that? Who gave you the right to be a trainer? You didn't even let the bird finish speaking before using Spore and then Stone Attack on me! I'm only good-natured because I'm easygoing. If it were any other Pokémon, do you think they would be so patient and try to reason with you? They'd be lucky if they didn't fight and just fought with you!)
There are more stories about Moltres.

But you can also tell that it's very angry.

The flamingo thought that it would be subdued by Li Xuan after a thrilling three hundred rounds of fighting.

The results of it?
It seems like there wasn't even enough time for three rounds.

It was knocked down by the attack of the sharp stones.

If this combo comes, even if it's Reshiram, he'll have to take the full brunt of it before he leaves.

"As for battles, I'm just letting you know that there's a dark side to battles in the world of trainers. Don't be fooled by my underhanded tactics; those evil organizations use even more insidious methods!"

"Screech!" (I'm not listening to your nonsense! You think I've never fought Team Rocket? Have you ever seen any of them sneak up on me while someone's talking, or even use Rock Slash to hit me while I'm asleep?)

The flamingo was amused by Li Xuan's words.

"That's ridiculous. The Team Rocket members you encountered were just too ethical. If you don't believe me, I'll take you to meet a high-ranking Team Rocket officer who looks like a thief. He's the one who's truly cunning and treacherous!"

Li Xuan also lost his temper and immediately brought Lambda up.

"Screech!" (I don't believe it! If you're so sure, take me to see it right now!)

The Flamebird wanted to see what kind of person Li Xuan called treacherous and cunning really looked like.

"Alright! I'll show you something new today!"

Li Xuan and the Flame Bird made a deal.

Also, bring along Abandoned, Gallade, Lucario, Blaziken, and Breloom. ...

……

Kanto region, Quartz Plateau, Quartz Prison.

This is the prison near the Alliance headquarters.

It was placed under the supervision of Governor Officer Jenny.

"This is the prison where the four generals of Team Rocket are held. Master Li Xuan, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

Governor Jenny nodded slightly to Li Xuan, then quickly left.

"Yes, Governor, goodbye."

"Hey, Li Xuan, what are you doing in the prison?"

In the prison cell, Lambda, dressed in prison garb, gritted his teeth and glared fiercely at Li Xuan.

"It's nothing. Look, this is the high-ranking Rockets executive I was talking about. Look at his face, doesn't he look sinister and cunning?"

Li Xuan dispatched the Flame Bird.

"Screech!" (You know what? This face really does look like that of a small person!)

The flamingo was also taken aback.

Originally, it scoffed at the idea of ​​face reading.

But Lambda's face clearly indicates he's a bad guy, and a real villain.

I have no choice but to believe it.

Lambda: "???"

"Li Xuan, you, Mo Haima, start with personal attacks the moment you arrive, huh?"

"This is just a bashing, I'm just telling the truth."

"Li Xuan, I *#@!"

"Oh? Insulting the gym leader is an even more serious offense. Put him in jail for another ten years!"

"grass!"

Lambda's defenses have been breached.

"Hahaha, I never thought Lambda would have a day like this!"

A hearty laugh came from another cell.

Li Xuan turned his head and saw Lance.

"Hey, isn't this Lance? Long time no see! How have you been?"

"It's alright. Speaking of which, could providing you with information be a way for me to atone for my crime?"

After so long in prison, Lance felt it was time to forget his roots.

Tell me in detail, and I'll remember it for you.

Li Xuan still gave a thumbs up.

That's more like it! Serve the league well, and start anew after you get out. Isn't that a good thing?
"In the Team Rocket base beneath Yuhong Game City, in the manager's office where I used to work, I remember there was a core document hidden there. If you don't believe me, I can go there in handcuffs to look for it."

Lance recalled Mewtwo's data; he had been captured for so long that he had forgotten to destroy it.

"Oh, this? Well, it's no use for you now."

"What do you mean? The Alliance has found the core information?"

"No, that's not it. Anyway, I might as well tell you. Your data was stolen by Team Plasma's Acroma. They even developed Mewtwo 2. By the way, Mewtwo 2 is in my possession now."

Li Xuan skillfully maneuvered the Master Ball, his awareness evident.

Lance: "..."

Well, I finally managed to redeem myself, but I was too late?

"It's alright. If you think of anything else, you can always redeem yourself."

Li Xuan waved his hand and then looked at Apollo.

"My dear Governor, how have you been lately? I didn't hurt you at all back then."

Li Xuan clasped his hands together and then rubbed them back and forth.

Apollo: “…”

"Hehe, Master Li Xuan is still the same as before, so unpredictable. If you want me to redeem myself through meritorious service, then forget it."

Li Xuan shook his head: "No, that's not it."

Apollo asked, puzzled, "Then why did you call me? I don't recall having much of a connection with you, do I?"

"It's nothing, it's just that your governorship is about to expire. How about you renew my phone next time I get it?"

Li Xuan chuckled.

Apollo: ?

"Heavy mud pulls the horse!" (The first and third syllables are silent)
"Sigh, if you don't want to renew, then don't renew. Why are you scolding me? I'm such a pure and kind person, and I came to see you all, yet I still got scolded. It really breaks my heart!"

Li Xuan clutched his chest, looked at the group, and feigned heartache.

Team Rocket's four generals: "..."

"Flaming Horse".

"Of the seahorse."

"The sand hippopotamus."

"Thunder Zebra's."

"Alright, alright, I'm done arguing with you guys. I have some friends here who I want to catch up with."

Faced with the four people's insults, Li Xuan threw out the other Poké Balls.

Familiar faces appeared.

Lambda sensed something was wrong and covered his ears first.

then……

"Give up!" (Rockets, I'm so angry!)
"El!" (Team Rocket, what the hell!)
"..."

……

……

Finally, amidst a commotion, Li Xuan completed his prison visit for the day.

His companions behind him were radiant, and the fatigue of the past few months dissipated amidst the insults.

Comfortable!

This was the only thought these Pokémon had.

"Alright, I've finished venting. Now it's time to check on the Pokémon at the gym."

The games leading up to the Quartz Conference weren't very exciting.

Li Xuan chose to return to Jinhuang City first, and then come back to watch the matches after the round of 16.

It's a good opportunity to see my friends whom I haven't seen for almost a week.

When I called last time, I heard that it was almost finished being built there.

"You want to go back?"

Naz instantly teleported to Li Xuan's side.

"FrogFun, weren't you in the venue? How did you hear my voice?"

"...Never mind that."

Naz blushed.

Li Xuan:?
You blush like a bubble teapot!

"Fine, are you coming back with me?"

"it is good."

Naz readily agreed.

Li Xuan felt something was off and pointed towards the main venue: "How about we invite Lillie along too?"

"No, just the two of us."

"Just the two of us?"

"Ah."

Seemingly exasperated by Li Xuan's question, Naz grabbed Li Xuan's hand and pressed it against her face: "After being in Unova for so long... I want some private space."

"Alright, let's go then."

Li Xuan simply stroked Natsumi's hair with his other hand before instructing Reshiram to head towards Golden City.

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(End of this chapter)