Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Although the Roaring King is large and strong, it is too clumsy—in every sense of the word, both in terms of speed and intelligence.

This speed is indeed not fast; a time of just over six seconds for fifty meters would only be considered an excellent result in a physical fitness test for junior or senior high school boys.

The powerful impact of the waterfall cascading down from the mountain made the current in this area even more turbulent, and the [Mililong] could only sail slowly on the lake even at full speed.

Xia Chen nodded in understanding. Three kilometers was neither too far nor too near. Even a Celestial-level fish Pokémon would take at least two or three minutes to swim over. It was about time to start preparing for the battle.

Pipa also dropped his dismissive attitude and asked in surprise, "You mean, this Pokémon might be a Gym Leader-level Roaring Beast?"

Pipa, who was standing nearby, overheard this and wondered, "Whale King usually only lives in the sea. Could this be a false dragon master?"

However, with Milotic leading the way, the flammable and explosive Gyarados were unusually docile, with several even licking Milotic's lips and fawning over it.

Xia Chen shrugged noncommittally, "Maybe, I think it's possible. Anyway, the Gyarados clan is also in the north, so we might as well explore together along the way."

Piper nodded and said, "Yes, that's for sure."

All the clues pointed to the mysterious elf, so Xia Chen decided to rest here for one night and set off tomorrow.

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An ordinary elite-level Pokémon would probably be terrified by now.

The fishing wait wasn't long; Minas had only been in the nearby waters for less than half an hour when its onboard radar detected activity.

Even though his current strength hasn't reached the point where he needs to break through racial limitations, the system has made him vastly different from other Milotic, both externally and internally.

"Okay Lotto!"

Taking out his Rotom phone, Xia Chen asked, "Little Rotom, what is the average speed of a Gym Leader-level Groudon?"

These Gyarados weren't just cooperating; they were practically vying to answer the questions.

Wailord is a very special Pokémon in the Padia region. It has a size similar to Wailord and its individual strength as an adult is also that of a dominant force in the water.

Pipa's excited tone faltered, and he stammered, "I don't know."

After more than ten days apart, Pipa has reverted to his wild man state, seemingly determined to do everything in his power to find the secret seasoning.

Fortunately, Rotom didn't mind this kind of thing. After beeping, it started broadcasting.

As its name suggests, the island is named after the many Gyarados that live in the waters around it.

Looking at Pipa, who had taken a shower, shaved off his scruffy beard, and become a modern man again, Xia Chen teased.

Perhaps because it is near the Great Pot Lake Waterfall, the water here is more turbulent than elsewhere, and there are few islands on the lake. The [Mililong] did not dock and drifted around on the lake.

Daguo Lake is so vast that even with multiple rounds of screening, there are still hundreds of places that meet the criteria.

"This elf doesn't seem to be very strong."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "But prioritizing this search is fine, after all, there are hundreds of islands in Daguo Lake. Who knows where the secret seasoning is?"

Gyarados is such an easily angered Pokémon.

However, most of the information was redundant and useless. The only useful clue was that further north, in the water, lived a "monster" that had existed for an unknown period of time, a forbidden zone for all elves.

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"Xianbu is in a hurry, let's clarify a few issues first."

Xia Chen didn't miss this opportunity either. He also asked Milotic to ask the Gyarados for clues about the Pokémon's owner.

Ordinary fishermen, and even trainers, wouldn't dare to sail their boats this way, because no one can guarantee that Gyarados won't attack your boat if it gets upset.

Xia Chen calmly said, "Let's be more lenient. This is just speculation, not fact."

Xia Chen picked up his phone and looked at it. The map was covered with red dots, which, if nothing unexpected happened, represented the selected habitats of the Pokémon.

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This pseudo-dragon is primarily a carnivore. Just by looking at its size, you can tell its appetite is absolutely astonishing.

In the afternoon, under the blazing sun, Xia Chen, who had just disembarked from the yacht the night before, stood on the deck again.

Xia Chen immediately became interested. According to Pai Pa, there was a treasure master near Da Guo Lake.

Xia Chen quickly sent the Galactic Team's Pokémon to Cynthia, who was far away in the Sinnoh region, and then took Piper back to his rented place for a detailed discussion.

Xia Chen knew in his heart that this fake Dragon Treasure Master was probably no good person.

The [Meteor Shower] upgrade bonus at 25% is not far away.

"None of these are as important as finding the right seasonings."

That's right, it's the same spirit that's in the name of the ship they're on, the [Mililong].

Finally, Xia Chen passed all these conditions on to Rotom, "Rotom, help us find out which elves in Lake Daguo meet these conditions."

But if it dives into the water when it can't win a fight, then Xia Chen really has no way to deal with it.

"The northern part of Daguo Lake has been shrouded in legend since ancient times, with a huge dark shadow beneath the water's surface, a tale of the Daguo Lake Monster."

Fighting on land and fighting in water are two completely different things. Pokémon like Sylveon and Zoroark, which can neither fly nor swim, are almost unable to exert their fighting power in such an environment.

Xia Chen hadn't originally planned to rush things; he wanted to let Papa, who had been wandering outside for several days, get a good night's sleep and rest before making any decisions.

Xia Chen nodded thoughtfully. "I understand. Thank you, Xiao Luo."

He turned to the elves and said, "Everyone, you can prepare to strengthen yourselves!"

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Especially since the opponent is a Pokémon that may be close to the Elite Four level.

There are only two options left: first, make sure the fake dragon master can't escape; second, kill it instantly in the first round of the battle.

"Checking... With the bonus from 'No Rice Dragon' [Gives Command], the average speed of a Dojo-level Roaring Beast is approximately 25-35 km/h!"

Although the system has been practically invisible since the last time the growth rate reached 15% and the [Water Spray] move was unlocked.

The sprites that used to be visible on the water's surface have almost all disappeared.

Just like in the episode of Journey to the West where Sun Wukong subdued Sha Wujing, even though he had extraordinary abilities outside, he was no match for the Curtain-Raising General once he entered the water.

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"Well, the fact that it's in a dangerous location should also be a factor, otherwise the news would have spread long ago."

Milotics are the rulers of the water, their gods.

It truly gave Milotic the possibility of breaking through racial restrictions.

In terms of environmental detection, human technology is still superior to waveguide power, at least in terms of the waveguide power that Xia Chen currently possesses.

Even if he possessed the power of waveguides, sweeping across island after island would still be a time-consuming and laborious undertaking.

Milotic does not.

Xia Chen felt that Gu Leton's swimming ability couldn't be very good, otherwise Xia Chen wouldn't have been the one to pull it out of the sea twice.

Xia Chen's expression was somewhat solemn.

Given the current strength of the elves, it would be difficult to inflict considerable damage on that main elf without upgrading them two or three levels.

Therefore, if a chase were to actually occur in the water, Xia Chen's only truly reliable Pokémon would be Milotic, which is below the Gym Leader level.

When Xia Chen could see the Daguo Lake Waterfall, which resembled a white ribbon connecting the water and the sky, from afar, the entire body of water was completely silent.

Conservatively speaking, this Pokémon's strength is no weaker than Worm, which is equivalent to a strong Gym Leader. Milotic's strength might not be enough in comparison.

Xia Chen replied, "That's not a problem. Milotic will stay in the water for a while, and I reckon that Pokémon will come over because it smells the scent."

Piper scratched his head in frustration. "What can we do? We can't just give up, can we?"

Controlling water means controlling not only the water itself, but also all living things that depend on water for their existence.

Milotic at present can only command Pokémon whose strength is inferior to or equal to its own; it certainly won't work against a Pokémon that is at least a strong Gym Leader.

In terms of planning, there weren't any special tactics involved. It was simply a matter of strengthening our defenses beforehand, keeping quiet, and waiting for the fish to take the bait.

Sleeping in the cabin on the ship is definitely more comfortable than setting up a tent on the island, so Xia Chen and Pai Pa didn't go ashore and rested on the ship for the night.

"First, there's the Gyarados group located north of Lake Daguo."

"Instead of worrying about that, let's think about how to get it in the water to the point where it'll eat the secret seasoning."

Take, for example, the [Water Control Power] he obtained last year when his growth rate at Dragon Leap Falls exceeded 20%. As his understanding of this ability improved, Milotic gradually understood the meaning of the "Water God" that the system had mentioned at the time.

The Steelix is ​​a worm that can survive by eating soil, rocks, or metal and will not cause any harm to the Pokémon around its habitat.

Pipa readily agreed.

"It's very possible!"

"A suitable Elf map has been generated!"

Xia Chen continued his analysis, "The name of the last Steel-type Pokémon is closely related to Worm, a Steel-type Pokémon that is good at diving into the ground. So, could this Pseudo-Dragon Pokémon be a Pokémon that looks like a dragon but isn't a Dragon-type, like Gyarados or Milotic?"

The Daguo Lake Waterfall is even more magnificent than the Longyue Waterfall that Xia Chen saw in Lianli Town last year.

In terms of both height and size, this waterfall far surpasses the latter.

If the Pokémon in question is willing to fight, then it's fine. Therefore, Leedon, Milotic, Gardevoir, and Dragapult all have the ability to fight it.

The search for the secret seasoning came full circle, and Xia Chen naturally thought of Papa, whom he hadn't seen for a while.

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Meanwhile, Milion will live inside the mouth of the Roaring Beast to protect himself from attacks by external enemies.

Perhaps it was the bond formed through generations of cooperation that gradually gave Milion a unique ability in addition to [Water Drain]: [Command].

When Milion enters Roaring Beast's mouth, the latter's Attack, Special Attack, Defense, Special Defense, and Speed ​​will all be greatly increased!

It's important to know that even Xerneas's signature move, Earth Control, only provides such a boost to Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, not to mention the extremely long charge time.

Undoubtedly, the dragon in [The False Dragon Master] refers to the Milion that ate the mouth of the Roaring Tyrant.

Therefore, what they will be facing is a Heavenly King-level Roaring Overlord that has been strengthened by Milion's [Command]!

Chapter 275 Awakening the Yinglong Bloodline, a Gym-Level Milotic! (6.)

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"Wow! (Xia Chen, that Pokémon has sped up!)"