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As Lin Dao and his group walked along the tree-lined path to the edge of the tranquil woodland that had been specially preserved as the "elder's area," the mother and baby Salamence, who were undergoing power control training, noticed their arrival almost simultaneously.

The Salamence stopped its low, instructive growl, turned its crimson eyes toward the forest path, and slowly folded its enormous blood-red wings.

As for the baby dragon, its size now far surpasses that of its kind, and a restrained yet powerful dragon-type aura flows around it. The moment it sees Lin Dao and Pikachu, its serious expression during training is immediately replaced by pure joy.

"Hiss—!"

The baby dragon let out a joyful cry, took a powerful stride on its hind legs, and charged forward like a deep blue cannonball.

Lin Dao smiled and opened his arms to welcome the warm hug.

The baby dragon nuzzled his chest affectionately, with such force that Lin Dao had to take a half-step back. This little guy had indeed grown up.

"Alright, alright, let me see you."

Lin Dao gently patted the baby dragon's back while simultaneously scanning it quickly with his Arceus phone:

Baby Dragon

Rating: 29

Attribute: Dragon

Features: Forced

Moves learned: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Dance, Outrage, Flamethrower...

Physical condition: Perfect

Overall assessment: Potential has been perfectly realized, the foundation is extremely solid, and the evolution is at a critical point.

"What great progress!" Lin Dao exclaimed sincerely.

Baby Dragon's growth curve even exceeded expectations; the mastery of high-level skills in its move list shows how much effort it has put in during this period.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu jumped off Lin Dao's shoulder, ran to the Bagon, stood on tiptoe to pat its shoulder, but found that the Bagon was now too tall.

It blinked, then patted the baby dragon's leg.

Baby Dragon lowered its head and gently touched Pikachu's cheek with the tip of its nose; the two old friends reunited in their own way.

Just then, Pikachu seemed to remember something, turned around, and waved to the Snivy and the Bubble Squirrels, gesturing for them to come and meet their new friends. However—

"Li, Lili!"

When the two foam squirrels saw the baby dragon's robust physique and its still-powerful dragon aura, they were so frightened that they stuck their ears to the back of their heads and darted into Shen Yu'er's arms, leaving only their two large, panicked eyes showing.

Even the Snivy, which had maintained its elegant posture, instinctively took a few steps back and hid behind Growlithe, its vine whips swaying nervously.

Baby Dragon's expression froze instantly. It looked at itself helplessly, then at its frightened new friend, and let out a low, aggrieved whimper.

"Pikachu..." Pikachu shook its head helplessly, jumped up and patted the dragon's back, a move it now needed to jump to do.

It seems to be saying, "It's not your fault, it's just that you're too big."

Lin Dao couldn't help but chuckle, and said gently to the Snivy and the Bubble Squirrels, "Don't be afraid, Baby Dragon is a very gentle child. It's just been training a lot lately, so it's grown a bit faster."

The baby dragon obediently lowered its body, trying its best to make the most harmless expression, and even clumsily wagged its tail, which made a few dust particles fly up, causing the foam squirrel to shrink back.

"Alright, alright," Lin Dao said with a smile, defusing the situation.

"Pikachu, why don't you take your Pokémon for a walk, and let Growlithe meet its friends too. We'll meet at the research lab later."

"Pikachu!" Pikachu nodded, turned to call out to the dragon a few times, and then waved its paw at Growlithe.

The three Pokémon quickly reached an agreement, and the Brachydios led the way, running towards the outer edge of the park. It couldn't wait to play with its old friends.

Watching them depart, Lin Dao then turned his gaze to the approaching Salamence.

This majestic dragon Pokémon exudes a calm power with every step it takes, its blood-red wings slightly folded behind it.

Lin Dao raised his Arceus phone:

【Salamander】

Rating: 61

Type: Dragon/Flying

Trait: Overconfidence

Moves learned: Dragon Claw, Flamethrower, Dragon Dance, Meteor Shower, Hyper Beam...

Physical condition: Peak period, energy is contained, a leap in power level has been completed.

Overall rating: King-level combat power.

Level 61. This number brought a gleam of satisfaction to Lin Dao's eyes.

In the Pokémon world, surpassing level 60 signifies entering a completely new level: the Elite Four.

This is not merely the accumulation of energy, but a deeper understanding of the essence of one's own power.

"Congratulations, Flying Dragon," Lin Dao said sincerely. "I can sense that you have broken through to a new level."

Salamence let out a deep, resonant roar, nodding its head slightly as if accepting the congratulations, its eyes revealing a sense of peace and acceptance that had come after much reflection.

"I'm here today with an important invitation," Lin Dao said, getting straight to the point.

"The main construction of Newland City is basically completed. It is a city that was planned from the beginning to have a deep symbiotic relationship with Pokémon."

"I've come to ask you and the Pokémon living here who are willing to try new environments if you'd like to move to Newfield City. There's more space, more resources, and a more diverse group of partners there. And..."

He looked at the Bellatrix running away from Pikachu in the distance. "Bellatrix's evolution may be imminent. The facilities and environment of New Edge City may allow it to accumulate energy better during its Shellder stage."

After a pause, Lin Dao added, "Of course, this place has been developed into a fully-fledged ecological park. If you and Baby Dragon prefer the current environment, you can choose to stay. It's entirely up to you."

Salamence did not answer immediately.

It raised its head, its blood-red eyes gazing towards the western sky, in the direction of Xinyuan City.

The dragon's contemplative aura naturally emanated, and the surrounding air seemed to become a little heavier.

After a long while, it emitted a series of low, guttural sounds: it needed some time to think and also needed to discuss it with the baby dragon.

Lin Dao nodded understandingly: "Of course, this is an important decision. You can discuss it slowly, there's no rush. I'll go check on the original camp and research institute first."

So, Lin Dao, He Zhong, and Shen Yu'er (who was still holding the frightened Bubble Squirrel in her arms, while Tengteng Snake followed closely behind Shen Yu'er) headed towards the original campsite by the stream.

The area has since been renovated, with several minimalist buildings that blend seamlessly into the forest environment replacing the original tents. These buildings now serve as residences and research centers for the research teams and conservationists stationed there.

On the other side, with Pikachu and Baby Dragon, it was a completely different, lively scene.

They first ran to the living area near the research station, where many researchers who were organizing data or taking a break were pleasantly surprised to see the long-lost Pikachu and gathered around it.

"Pikachu! Pikachu is back!"

"Let me see! Wow, it looks even more energetic!"

"The luster of this electric sac is so well cultivated!"

Pikachu was instantly surrounded by enthusiastic researchers, who hugged it, petted it, and even gave it a few of its favorite berries.

Although Pikachu had a helpless expression that said, "I really can't do anything with you guys," it didn't break free. It just occasionally called out "Pika Pika," as if to say, "Okay, okay."

Having finally managed to break free from the arms of a female researcher who adored it, it quickly tugged at the baby dragon, and with Growlithe in tow, dashed off towards the other side of the forest—the area where the marsupial mother and her cub often roamed.