Pokémon: Hard work pays off, moves can be upgraded infinitely.

"Your bee can even do cross-cutting?"

Wang He couldn't help but turn around and look at Mu Yun, asking in surprise.

It's important to know that even Bug-type Pokémon that can naturally awaken the Cross Scissors move through leveling up usually only learn it during their Elite level.

As for those Pokémon that need to learn through practice, they mostly begin to learn formally only after reaching the Overlord level and gaining control over a stronger energy form.

After all, the Cross Scissors move is not a simple move. For most Bug-type Pokémon, learning it too early is like graduating from elementary school and immediately attempting calculus.

Unless your surname is Qian (meaning money), it's impossible.

But now, a living example of a "money bee" is right in front of Wang He, how could he not be shocked!

Having taught so many new recruits over the years, his Steelix has impressed countless newcomers, but this is the first time he's been truly impressed by a newcomer.

So, is your giant bee scientifically sound?

"Yes, it's a move that Xiaodu learned after evolving into Beedrill form. He wasn't very proficient with it before, so he never used it in matches," Mu Yun said, giving the excuse he had prepared beforehand.

As early as after giving Xiao Du the memory of the moves, Mu Yun had thought of a similar explanation.

Don't ask. If you do, you'll say you were born with it, or that you have a special talent and learned it online.

"The insights gained during evolution, huh? Well, with such high talent, it's not impossible for this Beedrill to have grasped the essence early..." Wang He murmured softly.

The repeated words seemed to be an attempt to convince oneself to accept this theory, which appeared reasonable but actually felt somewhat off.

Considering Beedrill's various unexpected and amazing performances before, Wang He felt that it wasn't so hard to accept that he could learn another skill... right?

As expected, the world of geniuses is beyond the comprehension of an ordinary trainer like him...

Unfortunately, this amazing Beedrill has limited potential. If it had the potential to become a Gym Leader, it would be enough to make Mu Yun a top-notch Bug-type Gym Leader in the future.

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In the battlefield.

"Hiss!!"

Wang He's shock did not affect Xiao Du's attack. Facing the incredibly strong Steel Serpent, he held nothing back and used his full strength to execute the Cross Scissors.

Under the watchful eyes of Steelix, Mu Yun, and Wang He, Xiao Du approached rapidly like a shooting star, and the cross-shaped scissors formed by the two needles slashed down on Steelix's body with a loud bang.

Unfortunately, this cross-shaped scissor attack, which was powerful enough to instantly kill a Pokémon of the same level, didn't even cause Steelix's body to sway in the slightest.

"Ugh?"

Steelix looked down at the part that Little Domino had slashed. It looked mostly intact, but upon closer inspection, a faint white mark could be seen.

Although to Steelix, the white mark was like a faint imprint made by an ordinary person with their fingernail, the fact that it could leave a mark on him was still surprising.

This means that even Pokémon of the same level, or even higher level than Xiaodu, might not be able to defend against this attack.

A genius elf who can fight opponents far above their level without relying on any tactics, skills, or even environmental factors...

Steelix seemed to be deep in thought.

..............................

[Ding! Beedrill used the X-Scissors technique in a battle against a powerful opponent, increasing its proficiency by 4!]

[Ding! The opponent used a defensive buff skill, further enhancing Beedrill's move practice. Proficiency +4!]

[Ding! Beedrill is filled with fighting spirit and has gained a deeper understanding of the move Cross Scissors. Proficiency +4!]

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Mu Yun had no idea what Steelix was thinking; at that moment, he was being drawn to the notification sound ringing in his mind.

One attack yielded a full 12 points of proficiency, which seemed less than the proficiency gained from a set of random attacks, but it made Mu Yun even happier.

After all, for a young person like Xiaodu at this stage, it is very difficult to improve their proficiency with cross-cutting shears.

At only level 12, he can only use the scissors eight or nine times at most before his energy is depleted.

Therefore, in Mu Yun's plan, this move will not be the main way to break through the limit for a long time to come.

However, with the help of Steelix, it might not be too difficult to upgrade it to Break Limit +1.

"Your skill with the Beedrill cross-cutting clippers is quite impressive!"

Due to the distance and angle, Wang He and Mu Yun did not see the faint white marks left by Xiao Du on the Steelix.

After all, that mark was really hard to notice under the flickering light.

"Let the bee use it a few more times and see the average effect," Wang He continued after sighing.

This was exactly what Mu Yun wanted to hear, and he immediately called out over the loudspeaker, "Xiao Du, give him a few more cross-cuts!"

"Hiss!!"

Xiao Du accepted the order and launched another attack.

Steelix remained unresponsive, just as before, except for a few barely perceptible faint marks on its body.

..............................

[Ding! Beedrill used the X-Scissors technique in a battle against a powerful opponent, increasing its proficiency by 4!]

[Ding! Opponent has used...]

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[Cross Scissors (Perfect, 12/1000) → Cross Scissors (Perfect, 60/1000)]

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After four attempts, Xiao Du stopped attacking.

The previous continuous attacks, plus a total of five cross-cuts, had depleted Xiao Du's energy reserves. If he hadn't eaten a top-tier [Speed] Energy Cube that morning, he would have been exhausted long ago.

"A very consistent performance. Your Beedrill is truly talented in terms of move control. You've mastered such powerful moves so skillfully!" Wang He exclaimed in great amazement.

"By the way, since your Beedrill is so gifted in terms of moves, you'd better not neglect its poison-type moves as well," Wang He added.

Back during the combat assessment, Wang He had already thought of reminding Mu Yun not to resist practicing poison-attribute moves.

I just haven't had time to mention it before, but now I'll take this opportunity to bring it up.

"Xiao Du has also practiced poison-type moves, but his poison is very strong and the damage is quite great, so I usually don't let him use them." Mu Yun didn't hide anything about how strong Xiao Du's poison was and told the truth.

"Highly toxic?"

Wang He raised an eyebrow, immediately becoming interested.

Considering the unique performance of Beedrill's various moves in the past, it may also perform very well in poison-type moves.

"Okay, have Beedrill use Poison Sting on Steelix, and I'll see how it goes."

When it comes to Poison-type Pokémon, many trainers instinctively resist and stay away from them, but Wang He is different. He is a Steel-type trainer who is least afraid of Poison-type moves.

His Steelix, in particular, is covered in a metallic coating, making it difficult for even Poison-type Pokémon of the same level to break through its defenses, let alone poison it.

"good!"

Mu Yun nodded without hesitation.

I don't usually use poison-type moves because no Pokémon of the same level can withstand the three times the toxicity of Little Du's poison.

However, Steelix is ​​a Steel-type Pokémon, and due to its body structure, its resistance to poison is almost maxed out. It would be useless against even a Poison-type Pokémon of the same level, let alone a regular-level Steelix.

Therefore, Mu Yun was naturally not afraid of anything happening.

"Xiao Du, use the poison needle!"

"Hiss!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Du flapped its wings and quickly approached the giant steel snake. Then, a dense stream of poisonous energy was rapidly gathered into its mouth.

In an instant, he condensed a purplish-black poison needle and shot it toward the giant steel snake with a "poof".

A perfect-grade poison needle has the following attributes: 200% increased toxicity, 150% increased solidity, 100% increased flight speed, and a 10% increase in the power of poison-attribute moves.

In addition, Xiao Du's poison attribute increases the power of his moves by 50%.

Even so, the poison needle, despite its power, still couldn't pierce Steelix's skin. Instead, it cracked and shattered upon contact with Steelix.

"No, Steelix's defense is too strong; it's impossible to detect Beedrill's venom..." Wang He said, frowning.

However, just when Mu Yun and Wang He had no expectations, the shattered poison needles actually adhered to the surface of the giant steel snake like a puddle of slime.

Sizzle~~

A sound like iron being corroded by concentrated sulfuric acid rang out.

The faint sound echoed throughout the venue, yet was clearly audible.

Steelix lowered its head, looking with interest at the sizzling, smoking skin. It didn't even feel pain from this level of damage; it was just the feeling of being corroded by the toxin that intrigued it.

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Within the safe zone.

Looking at the tiny, fist-sized corrosion marks on the Steelix's body, Wang He and Mu Yun fell silent.

Is that a normal-level Poison Needle from a Pokémon?!

Even without testing the specific toxicity, just looking at its performance tells you how terrifying the poison needle is!

What determines the strength of a Poison-type Pokémon is never how many Poison-type moves it has mastered, but rather how strong the poison it can create!

If the toxin is potent enough, even a tiny poison needle piercing the skin can be fatal!

Wang He withdrew his gaze and looked at Mu Yun with a complicated expression: "Mu Yun, in the future, it's best to be cautious when using poison-type moves in formal battles. Your Beedrill's venom may have mutated, and its power seems a bit off..."

He had previously thought that Mu Yun should not resist using poison-based techniques, since abilities are never divided into good and evil, only the person using them is.

But now, he felt that he was still too young. Mu Yun was smart and mature, calm and collected in the face of adversity, and his decision not to use poison needles in battle was indeed for his own reasons.

On the other hand, the more Wang He learned about it, the more he felt that the behavior of this giant bee was a bit outrageous!

Previously, it was suspected of a mutation that made it faster when using certain moves. Now, it is suspected of a toxin mutation that has greatly increased its toxicity and made it corrosive!

Is this really a common-grade Beedrill bred by a newcomer?

Are you sure this isn't a bio-engineered Beedrill developed by some evil laboratory?

Wang He looked up at the ceiling and suddenly felt that the world today was somewhat unfamiliar.

Is this still in China?

Could that bee breeding base in the suburbs be a bunker for some top-notch underground laboratory?

No, we need to get someone to investigate this thoroughly when we get back!