Pokémon: I have no choice but to do this old thing?

Morning light filtered through the forest mist, refracting into a rainbow of colors on the treetops laden with icicles. Zhang Jianying awoke in the camp, taking a deep breath of the crisp, post-snow air, feeling the vibrant life of the world...

Since parting ways with Gosho, they have slowed their pace toward Lucky City and begun to explore the mysteries of Data Vision in detail. Along the way, they train Kirlia according to the Psychic Pokémon Training Manual provided by Gosho.

"Kirullian, take a break, it's time for breakfast."

Zhang Jianying glanced at Kirlia in meditation and shook his head helplessly. He knew why Kirlia wanted to become stronger as soon as possible, but he still subconsciously didn't want it to fight so desperately.

He crouched before a cluster of grapefruit berries, a semi-transparent stream of data flashing in his eyes. Kirlia, hearing her trainer's call, also emerged from her meditative state and gracefully floated down beside him, her sky-blue hair swaying gently in the morning breeze.

[Pomelo: Ripe, 92% plump, best time to harvest]

Recommendation: Consuming this with oranges can help restore energy quickly.

After days of observation and comparison, Zhang Jianying discovered that the data perspective is quietly evolving.

Not only berries, but even the wild Pokémon along the way could be displayed with more detailed information. At this moment, he was gazing at Kirlia, who stood elegantly beside him, and a surprising change appeared in his vision:

Kirlia (Odd Color)

[Age: 4 months]

[Status: Mild fatigue, evolutionary energy is stabilizing]

[Special Talents: Telekinesis Materialization (Rare), Psychic Power Reserve Limit and Affinity (Perfect), Fairy Energy Reserve Limit and Affinity (Perfect)]

Note: This is suspected to have been caused by an unknown, forced stimulus; no other adverse effects have been found so far.

Zhang Jianying understood. These extraordinary talents mostly stemmed from the experiments Ralts underwent while still in its egg. Although the process was brutal, it unexpectedly shaped its unique potential foundation.

"Chiru~"

"What's wrong, Kirlia? Are you too tired?"

Kirlia gazed at him, a strange light shimmering in its crimson eyes. Having just finished meditating, it had discovered a different world and wanted to share it with its trainer.

The blurry images transmitted through telepathy depicted the world it "saw" to Zhang Jianying:

Colorful energy flows drift through the air, and each Pokémon exudes a unique emotional ripple—warm, joyful, and serene—weaving together to create a magnificent picture.

Looking at the dazzling world with curiosity, Zhang Jianying tapped Kirlia's little horn on its head and exclaimed, "Is this the world you see after using your superpowers? It's beautiful! You're improving very quickly, but you must remember to balance work and rest, understand?"

"Chiru~"

Kirullian exclaimed with delight, gently taking his hand and nuzzling it affectionately with her little face.

After breakfast, they packed their bags and continued their journey to Zhuqing City.

On the way, just as Zhang Jianying was about to step into a hidden snow cave, Kirulian suddenly grabbed his clothes. The next moment, the image of himself falling into the cave flashed through his mind.

"This is...foresight?" Zhang Jianying looked at Kirulian in surprise.

Kirlia nodded slightly and explained telepathically, "You can only see some fragments when there is danger. They are very blurry... but enough to give you a warning."

Kirlia's ability was unreliable, but it made their journey much safer. Zhang Jianying gently stroked Kirlia's hair, very happy with its rapid progress.

That afternoon, sunlight filtered through the snow-covered branches as they walked through a tranquil pine forest. A discordant sound broke the silence—a dull thud mixed with the distinctive, irritating chirping of a jay.

He and Kirullian exchanged a glance, then silently lowered their pace, using the trees as cover as they approached. Pushing aside a clump of bushes covered in ice crystals, they saw what lay ahead:

A unique little grass turtle stands steadily on a small patch of open ground that is not covered by snow.

Its carapace is a deep brownish-green, covered with alternating signs of battle, resembling an ancient shield weathered by time. Most striking are the two tender leaves atop its head, which are not only wider and sturdier than described in the encyclopedia, but also have a faint emerald luster flowing along their edges.

Around it, five ferocious finches, taking advantage of their numbers, took turns swooping down, their wings glowing white as they unleashed a barrage of "wing attacks."

The grass turtle remained calm, only swiftly retracting its head, tail, and limbs into its hard shell the instant its claws touched its body.

When the peacocks relax for a moment due to their missed attack, it will suddenly peek out and accurately fire a swift blade. The spinning blades whistle through the air, forcing the peacocks to dodge awkwardly each time, demonstrating its highly skilled tactics.

With a thought, Zhang Jianying's data vision expanded, and more detailed information than ever before surfaced in his mind:

[Grass Turtle]

[Attribute: Grass]

【Characteristic: Hard Shell Armor】

[Age: 2 months]

[Condition: Infancy, fatigue, multiple old wounds (already healed)]

[Special Talent: Grass-type Energy Affinity: Legendary]

[Special Status: Faint residual time ripples detected, suspected to be a blessing from the forest]

[Skills: Impact, Curse, Bite, Leaf Blade, Retract into Shell]

[Inherited Skills: Grassy Terrain, Trouble Seed, Seed Bomb, Hatchery, Brute Force, Quicksand Hell]

Zhang Jianying rubbed his eyes, somewhat incredulous. Legendary Grass-type affinity? Residual Time Ripple? This talent is simply outrageous! He couldn't help but picture a certain person with dark circles under his eyes and a green onion-shaped head.

If he didn't know that Celebi is a Pokémon that has no gender and doesn't belong to any egg group, he would have suspected that it was the product of some forest guardian's drunken indiscretion.

What shocked him even more was the clear age determination—two months!? Speechless, he looked at the little guy in front of him, who was almost as tall as Kirlia even when lying down, and whose fighting style was so calm and experienced, and couldn't help but think to himself, "This is only two months old? Is this some Pokémon version of 'This is eight years old' from a movie?!"

He suppressed the urge to mutter to himself, and despite his long and eventful life, a mischievous smile still appeared on his face, revealing the innocent heart of a young man.

"Kirullian, help it out, but be careful."

"Chiru!"

An invisible force of thought spread out like ripples, instantly enveloping the battlefield. The swooping sparrows suddenly felt their wings sink, their movements slowing by a fraction.

The Turtwig's battle instincts were extremely sharp, and it immediately seized this fleeting opportunity. However, it did not attack blindly, but calmly assessed the situation, selected a target that was unbalanced due to the influence of its psychic powers, and suddenly raised its forelimbs to stomp the Spearow to the ground, briefly suppressing it. Then, a flash of emerald light appeared on the leaves above its head—a Seed Bomb!

A burst of rich grass-type energy, carrying several life-giving seeds, erupted at extremely close range!

"Caw—!" The Fiery Sparrow, struck directly, let out a pitiful cry, tumbled several times in the air, and finally crashed to the ground with its eyes spinning.

Seeing this, the remaining four Fiery Sparrows realized they had kicked a hornet's nest. They exchanged glances, let out a few unwilling cries, helped up their unconscious companion, and hurriedly flapped their wings and fled into the distance.

After the battle, the Turtwig's performance surprised Zhang Jianying even more. It didn't become arrogant because of its victory; instead, it calmly surveyed its surroundings, slowly turning its body to ensure there were no potential threats in any direction before finally turning its gaze to Zhang Jianying and Kirlia.

As Zhang Jianying slowly stepped forward, the grass turtle unconsciously straightened its body, trying to make itself appear more majestic and imposing.

However, the weariness that had not yet completely faded in its bright eyes, and the leaves on its head that trembled slightly due to emotional fluctuations, quietly revealed its wariness and unease.

The grass turtle watched them warily. Only after Zhang Jianying placed some oranges at a safe distance and smiled as he stepped back in a friendly gesture did it relax. The grass turtle didn't immediately approach, but the wariness in its eyes gradually turned into curiosity.

As the sun set, knowing that the grass-fed turtle might be nervous due to the recent battle, Zhang Jianying didn't do anything too outrageous, simply setting up camp in an open area not far away.

As the campfire rose, he didn't notice the brownish-green figure still silently watching them from the forest. Kirullian turned its head slightly; it "saw" it, clearly "saw" that two streaks of light, resembling destiny, had formed between the two of them and the Grass Sprout Tortoise.