Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 344 "Xiaoqian: You Passed (Physics)"

"0————M——G——"

For a moment, Cibana's eyes went blank.

Regardless of how high the damage numbers of these rolling giant milk tanks are, just looking at their overwhelming momentum and hearing the terrifying roar coming through the headphones—

He felt his heart stop, had difficulty breathing, and almost dropped the handle!

"Die! Move now! Get moving, you bastard!!!"

Suddenly, Chibana jolted awake, his adrenaline surged, his muscles tensed, and his fingers danced across the controller buttons and joystick with astonishing speed!

Xiaoqian has already shown us the way out.

The only way to break this deadlock is to get through this rolling minefield and rush to her!

Then there's nothing to hesitate about!

Escape? Those two words don't exist in my dictionary!

There is no turning back, only moving forward!

I'm a tech-savvy broadcaster!!!

"Come on!!! Let me see how powerful you bunch of washing machines are!!!"

Qibana roared and spurred A Xiang to stride forward.

Instead of retreating, they launched a fierce charge towards the first few large milk tanks that rolled in!

Fortunately, the first wave of large milk tanks that rolled in were not numerous and were relatively sparsely distributed.

With his exceptional reflexes and meticulous micro-management, Ah Xiang executed a nimble side slide followed by a tactical roll.

It narrowly escaped the first impact by squeezing through the gap between the two large milk tanks!

At the edge of the screen, you can even clearly see the effect of the rough surface of the giant milk tank being wiped clean!

"Ha! Easy peasy!"

Cibana breathed a slight sigh of relief.

However, his mindset didn't relax for long.

Every time I brushed past the big milk tank, the sound of wind cutting through my headphones and the violent vibration of the screen clearly told me that touching it would be the end!

The tolerance for error is zero!

This is no ordinary gym challenge; this is a life-or-death obstacle course!

boom!boom!boom!boom!boom!

A series of dull, loud noises rang out!

When Chibana took a moment to turn his perspective, he saw the first wave of large milk tanks crash heavily into the thickened metal fence at the edge of the ranch.

The sturdy railing was actually smashed into huge dents!

They shook their heads as if nothing had happened, turned around, and began to gather strength for the next roll.

Cibaner:

That power—if it hit someone—

He completely abandoned any thought of maneuvering or observation, leaving only one idea in his mind.

Run! Don't stop! Don't get hit!

Not even a single one! Otherwise, everything will be ruined!

"Aaaaaah!!! I am Chibana!!! How could I possibly be trapped here by a herd of cows?! What kind of joke is this?!"

The extreme pressure ignited the ferocity and competitiveness in Qibana's bones. His blood surged instantly, and he jumped up from his gaming chair.

My body started swaying left and right and tilting back and forth with the dodging actions in the game, as if I were in that dangerous farm!

In this state of extreme excitement and heightened focus, Ah Xiang's movements became incredibly stylish, like a phantom dancing on the edge of a knife!

Roll! Slide tackle! Sudden stop and turn! Z-shaped sway!

The giant milk tanks rolled faster and faster, at increasingly tricky angles, and even began to anticipate and block the flow of milk.

But Cibana's reflexes were beyond their limits, and he always managed to find a glimmer of hope at the last minute!

This is a battle that stakes on his honor as a "tech streamer"!

He has an absolute reason why he cannot fail here!

Finally, after a series of thrilling moments that made the viewers in the live stream jump and miss their shots, the live stream ended.

With a near-ground-hugging lunge, Ah Xiang narrowly avoided the final encirclement and scrambled to the safe zone in front of Xiao Qian!

"Awesome!!! We made it! We actually made it!"

"That movement! I'm totally blown away! He might be arrogant, but his skills are top-notch!"

"Was that sliding tackle followed by a change of direction a maneuver that a human could pull off?"

"On the Potential of a Streamer's Survival Instinct"

"Chibana: You're sweating buckets, bro (referring to himself)"

"Xiaoqian: You passed (Physics)."

The live stream chat was instantly flooded with exclamations and virtual gifts!

That tense and exciting "Great Escape" segment was absolutely explosive!

All the viewers were deeply attracted by this unique "Gym Challenge", and the number of viewers began to stop declining and start to rise again!

Qibana gasped for breath and slumped back into his gaming chair, feeling even more exhausted than if he had just played a World Championship match.

But seeing the live stream's popularity soar again and the big milk tanks finally returning to their relaxed state in the distance, a feeling of exhaustion from surviving a disaster and a huge sense of accomplishment surged into my heart at the same time.

Is this "challenge" already this exciting before it has even truly begun?

He licked his dry lips and stared intently at the seemingly harmless pink-haired owner on the screen.

It seems this Manjin Dojo is quite interesting.

"Hmph! See that? This is my power! Any difficulty is nothing in front of me—"

Before he could finish speaking, the pink-clad young lady who owned the shop had already walked up to Ah Xiang.

With a gentle yet slightly embarrassed smile, she handed over a cup of steaming, fragrant milk.

"Xiaoqian: You've worked hard! Have a glass of fresh Moo Moo Milk to calm your nerves! Welcome to the Goldenrod Gym, I'm the gym leader, Xiaoqian~"

"Akane: So, shall we begin our gym battle?"

Cibana: "?"

Before he could react, Xiaoxi grabbed Axiang's wrist and pulled him back to the center of the farm.

The giant milk tanks that had just stopped rolling around moved their round bodies and sat in neat rows to form a standard circular battleground, surrounding the two of them.

They occasionally let out a憨厚的“moo” sound, and their pink bodies looked especially cute in the sunlight.

Cibana: "???"

No way—you can command these giant milk tanks!

What on earth happened?! They chased me around for ages! Is this what the pre-challenge is supposed to be like?!

He really wanted to complain to the screen, but the thought that it might be due to the game mechanics forced him to swallow his words.

Anyway, the most difficult "chase battle" is over, and the upcoming formal gym battle will be a piece of cake.

With that in mind, he decisively dispatched his team's highest-level main force, the Fire Rock Rat, intending to finish the battle quickly.

"Come on! Let me see what the Johto region's gym is all about! Go, Magikarp! Let's show her what we're made of!"

A-Xiang suddenly threw out the Poké Ball, and the Cyndaquil leaped out in a flash of red light, landing steadily.

The flames on its back burst into even brighter flames with a "whoosh," exuding an imposing aura!

Seeing this, Xiaoqian, who was standing on the opposite side of the field, smiled generously, put one hand on her hip, and threw her first Poké Ball with the other.

"Xiaoqian: Well then, do your best here too! Please, Pipi!"

In a flash of light, a round, pink, adorable figure appeared on the field and waved its little hand in a friendly manner towards Ah Xiang.

"Pipi Lv.20"

Attribute: Fairy

"Trait: Alluring Appearance (can sometimes cause opponents who come into contact with it to become mesmerized)"

"Mastered moves: Sing, Shout, One More Time — Slap Slam, Round Up, Look at Me!" Analysis: This Clefairy, carefully raised by Goldenrod City Gym Leader Sylveon, has a lively and cheerful personality and is very cute! It seems to really enjoy waving and greeting trainers it meets for the first time!

"Level 20 — the same level as my Rockruff, no level suppression, perfect."

Looking at the information in the encyclopedia, Qibana nodded slightly, feeling even more confident.

His current adventure team only has three Pokémon: Cyndaquil, which is the highest level at 20, and the other two are Houndoom and Dratini, which are at lower levels.

In his view, as long as there is no absolute level advantage, defeating this seemingly innocent and cute gym leader would be a piece of cake with his skills and tactics!

"Huh? Isn't Akane a Normal-type Gym Leader? Why did she send out a Fairy-type Clefairy as her first Pokémon?"

"The first one is already level 20? Then the second one will probably be level 24 or 25? Is Qibana going to face level suppression again?"

"Suppress my ass. With such a small difference, Boss Qibana could beat the shit out of her."

"As long as the numbers don't completely overwhelm him, Boss Qibana won't be intimidated at all."

"Cyndaquil! Seize the opportunity, Quick Attack!"

Without hesitation, Cibana launched the first attack!

That's exactly the kind of thunderous rhythm he wanted!

Without the slightest hesitation, the Fire Rock Rat transformed into a streak of white light and pounced straight at Clefairy, who was still smiling and waving on the other side of the field!

Pipi seemed completely unprepared and was hit squarely in the face!

boom!

The pink body was swept away by the impact and rolled backward several times before coming to a stop.

Its stamina bar above its head instantly decreased by about one-third.

Xiaoqian: Oh no! My Pipi! Why did you suddenly attack?! You're so cunning!

Xiaoqian looked at Pipi, who had rolled to the edge of the field, and a look of panic appeared on her face. Then she glared at Axiang angrily.

"Xiaoqian: Damn it! Pipi, we can't give up! Fight back! Use a barrage of slaps!"

"Don't even think about it! Catch it while it's getting up! Rockruff, use Fire Wheel!"

Cibana's command was swift and decisive, giving the opponent no chance to breathe, with a very clear intention—a quick and overwhelming attack!

Only by maintaining a relentless and relentless offensive can you leave your opponent with no chance to fight back!

Pipi had just wobbled to his feet, his little fists not yet clenched, and his energy not yet gathered.

The Fire Rock Rat had already leaped high into the air using the momentum of the lightning bolt!

Blazing flames erupted violently from the spikes on its head and tail, instantly engulfing its body!

With a high-speed spin, a blazing wheel of fire roared and slammed into Pipi, who had just regained his footing!

boom!

The move was interrupted again!

Pipi was hit head-on by the Flame Wheel, and its small body was once again sent flying, scraping several meters across the ground.

To make matters worse, the intense heat emanating from the flame wheel enveloped it.

Even though it quickly struggled to extinguish the flames, several charred marks on its body and the still flickering sparks clearly showed that it was burning!

You will continuously lose stamina each round!

Just two rounds!

Pipi didn't even get to touch the Fire Rock Rat's fur, and its stamina bar had already turned from green to a dangerous yellow!

A slight smile played on Qibana's lips as he addressed the live stream camera, his tone carrying a familiar arrogance.

"Hmph, I've completely figured out my opponent's rhythm and strength. This battle will be over in three minutes!"

"Cyndaquil, deliver the final blow! Quick Attack to finish it off!"

Fire Rock Rat hissed and transformed into a streak of red and white light, rushing straight at Pikachu at an astonishing speed!

"Xiaoqian: Damn it! Pipi, hang in there! Use your vocalizations!"

Xiaoqian seemed a little flustered, biting her lower lip, but she still gave timely instructions.

Faced with the Fire Rock Rat that once again transformed into a streak of light and sped towards them, the battered and bruised Pippi did not choose to dodge or defend.

Instead, it took a deep breath, opened its mouth with cute little tiger teeth, and let out a series of melodious cries!

"Pi~ Pipi~"

An invisible sound wave spread out, enveloping the charging Fire Rock Rat.

The effect of the shouting took effect, and the Cyndaquil's attack power was reduced by one level!

At the same moment the weakening effect took effect, the Fire Rock Rat also crashed hard into Clefairy.

Bang!

Pipi flew backwards in response, but turned into a red light in mid-air and was returned to Xiaoxi's Poké Ball.

Its strength was exhausted, and it had lost its ability to fight.

Xiaoqian: Ugh~ How could this happen, Pipi!

Xiaoqian stomped her foot angrily, her cheeks puffing up like steamed buns, but her eyes quickly regained their composure.

She quickly put away Clefairy's Poké Ball and pulled out another one.

Xiaoqian: Since that's the case! Then I've chosen you! Big Milk Tank!

She threw the Poké Ball into the air with all her might!

When a deep, bell-like bang exploded across the field, dust billowed everywhere!

It was a milk can that was significantly larger than its peers, and it crashed heavily to the ground!

The bell on its chest swayed as it landed, and the ground trembled!

"Big Milk Tank Lv.24"

"Attribute: Normal"

"Characteristic: Thick Fat (Because it is protected by a thick layer of fat, the damage of Fire and Ice type moves is halved)"

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"Master the moves: become round, stomp, drink milk — charming, rolling, and crushing down like Mount Tai."

Analysis: A top Pokémon from Sylvia's Milk Farm in Goldenrod City! Powerful and with boundless stamina, it's a key Pokémon Sylvia uses to test truly capable challengers! Occasionally, she also uses it to "bully" unprepared rookie trainers~

"Oh? Your level jumped to 24 in one go? A whole 4-level difference—it's a bit stressful, but still within a manageable range."

Looking at the imposing giant milk tank, Qibana sat up slightly and abandoned his slight disdain.

"But it seems her team only has two Pokémon? That makes things easier—we can adjust our tactics and finish her off within three minutes."

He quickly planned his path to fame.

Use the speed and type advantage of Cyndaquil to harass and wear it down, and look for opportunities to switch in a better-equipped reserve Pokémon.

You can win by playing it safe and steady.

"Cyndaquil, keep the pressure on! Quick Attack!"

Chibana decided to test the speed and defense of this giant milk tank first.

"Xiaoqian: Hmph! Milkcan, let's show it what we're made of! Use Rollout Counter!"

Xiaoxi seemed to have recovered from the disappointment of Pipi's defeat, and waved her little hand with great momentum.

The Fire Rock Rat transformed into a beam of white light and charged away once more.

However, the massive milk canister, when faced with the attack, neither dodged nor avoided it, and even leisurely sat down on the spot!

Its heavy body landed, kicking up a small circle of dust.

A lightning flash and it hit!

But the injury made Cibana frown.

Because its attack was lowered by Pipi's "squeak" and Miltank's own sturdy defense.

The effect of this attack was negligible, merely chipping away at the Milk Tank's health by a tiny amount, akin to "scratching."

The Fire Rock Rat used the recoil force to lightly jump back into the air.

Just then, the giant milk tank on the other side moved!

With a speed and agility that belies its enormous size, it instantly retracted its limbs and head into its body, transforming itself into a giant "tire"!

Then, the "tire" began to slowly rotate in place.

One rotation, two rotations—the speed of rotation increases with astonishing efficiency!

The rumbling sound grew louder and louder, and the momentum became more and more terrifying!

A heavy armored vehicle has completed its startup and warm-up!

"not good!"

Chibana's internal alarm bells were ringing!

The Fire Rock Rat had just landed back on the ground and hadn't even had time to adjust its posture when the terrifyingly accelerated roll swept over it in a straight line!

Boom—

Dust flying everywhere!

"hiss"

Cibana couldn't help but gasp.

This scene instantly reminded him of the "miserable" experience of being chased and forced to run away with his head in his hands by the giant milk tanks, and his liver shuddered reflexively.

"Cyndaquil! Are you alright?!"

He quickly looked at the status bar of the Fire Rock Rat.

As the dust settled, the Fire Rock Rat staggered as it climbed out of the shallow crater it had been dug into, shaking its head.

The flames on its back dimmed slightly, but it didn't seem to be a big problem.

Checking the status, the stamina bar has decreased by about one-third.

The damage from this attack wasn't as terrifying as I'd imagined.

"Phew—thank goodness."

Cibana breathed a sigh of relief and quickly calmed down to analyze the situation.

"The damage doesn't seem high, it's just intimidating in appearance."

"Based on this damage, even if the 'Roll' move's subsequent damage doubles with repeated use, with Cinderace's current HP, it can easily withstand another hit."

"Then I can take the opportunity to substitute it out of the field and let the reserve Pokémon take over —"

"A simple attrition tactic—victory is assured."

The advantage lies with me!

"Cyndaquil, stay mobile! Use Quick Attack to deal damage, then get ready to come back immediately!"

Cibana issued new commands.

The Fire Rock Rat obeyed the order and once again transformed into a white light, rushing out to crash into the Miltank, which seemed to be adjusting its direction and preparing to roll a second time.

boom!

"A critical hit!"

The damage was considerable; the big milk tank's stamina bar visibly dropped, falling to about half its original position!

"A critical hit! Xiaoqian's luck is unbelievable! She had a chance to turn things around by rolling and stacking!"

"Comeback? What a load of rubbish! Even if the Fire Rock Rat is defeated, there are still two more Razor Bosses behind it. They can wear down this Miltank with a gauntlet battle."

"How boring, another stomp game and fast push. Let's finish this quickly and move on to the next city!"

"Speaking of which, the pressure was so high when challenging those big milk tanks, I thought Akane, as our ace, would be amazing, but it turns out she's just like that?"

"The giant milk tank's rolling motion looks intimidating, but in reality, it does little more damage than scratching."

The chat started urging Qibana to end the battle as soon as possible, sounding somewhat impatient.

Xiaoqian on the field did not continue to give instructions, but simply crossed her arms over her chest, a faint smile appearing on her face.

Seeing the dwindling strength of the giant milk tank, Qibana felt even more reassured.

Everything is going according to plan.