I caught a Pokémon

"So what? I'm a trainer, and I need this Pokémon just as much. Stop daydreaming." Xia You decisively refused, then asked again, "I'll ask you the same suggestion again: can this piece of non-melting ice be made into a Pokémon accessory?"

Seeing Xia You's resolute attitude, A Gong hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"No problem, with the right tools, I can make whatever you want!"

Xia You hadn't expected his attitude to change so quickly, as if he had become a completely different person.

“Very good, then let’s proceed with the previous suggestion. As payment, once you finish making the ornament, I can let you observe this crystal giant rock snake to gain the inspiration you need.”

Naz, standing to the side, was completely bewildered.

It was strange enough that I came all the way to see this glassmaker, but... why did the topic of inspiration suddenly come up?

Seeing her confusion, Ah Gong explained, "Actually... when my grandfather was running this shop, business was always very good. He was a highly skilled glass craftsman who made Pokémon-related glass products every day. But after my grandfather passed away, no matter how hard I tried, I could never make a work as satisfying as his."

Hearing him say that, Naz finally understood why there were only a few items displayed in the shop window.

but……

She turned to look at a row of tables, where several glass Pokémon figurines were displayed. Upon closer inspection, they were just like the merchandise in other shops, exquisite and without any flaws.

It seems that he has too high expectations of himself, wanting to rival his grandfather's craftsmanship, which is why he has never been satisfied with these ordinary products.

With such ambition and family heritage, it's no wonder Xia You came all the way to find him!

Agong continued, "Well, I think the things I make lack soul. Each one is too stiff. I heard that when my grandfather was practicing in his youth, he encountered a Crystal Onix. After that, he successfully created many lifelike works. I think if I ever encounter a Crystal Onix, I might also get inspiration from it to break through my limitations, just like my grandfather did!"

However, it was only after this that Ah Gong belatedly realized what was going on and looked at Xia You with a puzzled expression.

"But how did you know I needed the Crystal Onix?"

Xia You said, "Didn't you just say that all the glassmakers on the island are looking for it? I think you are no exception. Besides, Zhengmei also wrote about the Crystal Onix in the message in the bottle, so with a little association, it's easy to guess the whole story."

"Oh, I see. In that case, we have a lot to thank Masami for." Patting Masami's head, Agong said, "Regarding the fact that others also want to get Crystal Onix, they say that Crystal Onix is ​​actually the incarnation of the Glass God, and also its symbol. That's why these people are so eager to get this Pokémon in order to sell their products better."

Don't you also want to make your work better?

Although one pursues technological advancement and the other wants to sell their products well, Ah Gong and these people are essentially the same in that they all want their glass products to be more popular, so they are no different from each other.

However, none of this has anything to do with Xia You.

He handed Ah Gong a set of close-up photos of Articulated Birds, along with a slip of paper with various data points written on it.

Although the photo only shows a partial image of Articuno and does not reveal its full appearance, Ah Gong, who has been dealing with all kinds of Pokémon products for many years, recognized it at a glance.

"That's Articuno!?"

Since the other party has already seen through it, there's no point in hiding it anymore.

"That's right, it really is Articuno."

"You're amazing!" Ah Gong exclaimed in genuine admiration. "Not only did you capture the Crystal Onix, but you also have Articuno! So, what kind of ornament are you going to make from this?"

"You can decide that yourself," Xia You said indifferently. "I don't have any requirements for the shape. As long as it doesn't affect Articuno's battle, you can make any kind of accessory you want."

"Then where should I look for you?"

Xia You pointed outside the shop: "I live in a guesthouse on the outskirts of town. You can come find me there anytime after you finish."

After leaving Ah Gong's shop, we returned to the old lady's guesthouse.

Fortunately, they were only gone for a morning, and the room they stayed in was not rented to other tourists.

Over the next few days, Xia You spent her days in the yard training her Pokémon. After a period of adjustment, the Crystal Onix was completely integrated into Xia You's family.

In the evening, he and Naz went out shopping and sampled local delicacies.

These days were easy and pleasant, and their relationship quickly warmed up as they spent time together, just like a couple.

Xia You originally thought it would continue for a few more days, but unexpectedly, A Gong worked overtime and neglected to eat and sleep in order to see the Crystal Onix. In just three days, he successfully made the non-melting ice and created what he wanted!

Chapter 194 Unmelting Ice Ornaments

"Mr. Xia You, please inspect the goods. Although it's a day later than I expected, you've finally lived up to my expectations and successfully produced what you requested!"

At this moment, Ah Gong not only had dark circles under his eyes, but also looked haggard. Seeing him like this, Xia You felt a little apologetic and couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder.

"You've worked so hard, please take a rest for a bit."

Xia You took the ornament from a box that was emitting cold air, opened it, and took a closer look.

I don’t know what method Ah Gong used, but he actually turned that piece of non-melting ice into a necklace-shaped accessory. At first glance, it looks a bit like a small part of a neck brace, but because of the material, it still feels very cold to the touch.

Sure enough, Xia You only held it for a few seconds before she couldn't withstand the chill and quickly put it on the ground.

Nearby, Naz also curiously gathered around and gently kicked at them a few times with her toes.

You can feel that the texture of the non-melting ice is very hard. Even if it changes shape, there is still no sign of it melting. I just don't know if this thing can withstand the high-intensity battle between Pokémon!

At this moment, Xia You glanced at A Gong and took out a super ball engraved with a snowflake symbol from her waist pouch.

Since he knew that Xia You possessed Articuno, she no longer concealed it and released Articuno directly.

Once it appeared, Articuno lazily spread its wings.

Thanks to these past few days of holiday-like life, it has been able to go outside and breathe fresh air every day.

Before it could even see what was going on, a figure flashed before its eyes, and a strange man approached like a pervert!

"This...this is the legendary Pokémon Articuno!?" Agong's eyes lit up. "Besides photos, this is the first time I've ever seen a live Articuno in person! Look at its majestic figure, look at its beautiful feathers, it's truly breathtaking!"

Faced with the incessant chatter of Argon, Articuno instinctively wanted to attack, but Xia You stopped it in time.

"Relax, relax." After comforting Articuno for a few moments, Xia You turned to Agong and said helplessly, "Mr. Agong, please step back a little, otherwise an accident could easily happen."

"Ah! Sorry, sorry!" Reminded by Xia You, A Gong also came back to his senses and said apologetically, "I'm really sorry, I couldn't control my emotions when I saw this legendary Pokémon, and I couldn't help but get a little excited!"

With Agong's help, Xia You picked up the ornament again and put it on the neck of the frozen bird.

It must be said that Ah Gong's craftsmanship is indeed excellent. Not only is the size of this ornament just right, but it also perfectly matches Xia You's aesthetic sense.

I just don't know if doing this will actually increase the power of Articuno's moves.

"Thanks," Xia You said with satisfaction. "This item even exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much!"

Seeing that Ah Gong hesitated to speak, Xia You knew what he wanted to say, so she smiled slightly, kept her promise, recalled Articuno, and released Crystal Onix.

Having learned from his previous experience, this time, after obtaining Xia You's consent, A Gong stepped forward to carefully observe the Crystal Onix.

Originally, he thought that seeing this Pokémon he had been longing for would allow him to gain some insight, just like his grandfather had done. However, after circling the Crystal Onix dozens of times, nothing happened.

Seeing his furrowed brows, Xia You couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Is something the problem?"

With a sigh, Agong said helplessly, "Although Crystal Onix is ​​very beautiful, I still don't have that feeling of enlightenment. It's not even as shocking as when I first saw Articuno."

"I see..." After thinking about the relevant plot in the anime, Xia You stroked her chin and suggested, "In that case, let's have a battle with it. Maybe you'll gain some insights during the fight!"

"A battle?" Ah Gong was taken aback at first, then nodded. "Alright then, I hope it will be helpful."

Xia You and Na Zi stepped back, clearing the courtyard for them, as there were no other battlefields nearby, so they had no choice but to make do here.

However, before the battle began, Xia You still gave a reminder: "I will not be involved in commanding this battle. You can fight the Crystal Onix as you like. But I must say, this is a guesthouse after all. During the battle, it is best to know when to stop and not destroy anything."

"Don't worry, I understand."

As he spoke, Ah Gong took a few steps back, took out a Poké Ball, and released his Pokémon.

When the blue light flashed, Xia You looked and saw that it was actually a Spiny Shell with water and ice attributes!

Water-type Pokémon?

If it were a normal Onix, this would indeed be a good choice, but obviously, Agong didn't know that Crystal Onix was immune to Water-type moves.

However, Xia You did not reveal this, intending to wait and see.

Noticing the strange look in Xia You's eyes, A Gong assumed he had seen something and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"Actually, this Cloyster is a Pokémon that I prepared a long time ago. I originally wanted to use it to catch Crystal Onix, but now it seems that it is destined to be impossible."

What Ah Gong meant by "unattainable" was that Xia You had already subdued the Crystal Onix, and this missed opportunity meant that he and the Crystal Onix were destined to be forever separated!

When the battle began, Agong let Shellder attack first, but after using a Water Gun, he was surprised to see that Onix seemed unconcerned.

"Hmm? That's strange, why isn't it working!?"

Unconvinced, he continued to have the Shellder use Water Gun to attack, but all he got in return was a powerful Iron Tail attack from the Crystal Onix!

boom!

Seeing the spiny shell fly away, Ah Gong was shocked!

"This...this is impossible! Why isn't it damaged by water-type moves!?"

Only then did Xia You slowly say, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, when I encountered this Crystal Giant Rock Serpent, it was living in the water. It seems that because of its body structure, it is not affected by water at all."

"What?! Such a thing exists?!"

Amidst his surprise, Ah Gong became even more interested in the crystal Onix!

After thinking for a moment, he recalled the Clamshell and released a Charmeleon.

Seemingly afraid that Xia You wouldn't understand his intention, Agong explained, "I'm not a trainer, so all I have are these two Pokémon. Don't underestimate this Charmeleon just because it's only in its second stage and hasn't fully evolved yet. It's my right-hand man. It helps me make glass regularly, and it even contributed a lot to making the Articuno accessories this time!"

After saying that, he turned to look at the Crystal Onix.

"Since Water-type moves are useless, then let me use this Pokémon to settle this score with you!"

Chapter 195 Arrival at Neporu Island

"Charmeleon, use Flamethrower!"

Faced with the rock-falling attack from Crystal Onix, Ago's Charizard dodged while suddenly opening its mouth, and the next second, a powerful flame was spat onto Crystal Onix!

Normally, Fire-type moves should only deal half damage to Rock-type Pokémon, but to Agong's surprise, the Crystal Onix let out a painful howl after being attacked!

what! ?

Although it wasn't double the damage, this attack was definitely more effective than the previous attack on the Spiny Shell!

Strange, why did it turn out like this?

Ah Gong scratched his head, puzzled.

This Crystal Onix can use Rock-type moves and is immune to Water-type moves, but it seems to have lost its original resistance to Fire-type moves!

What surprised him even more was that after the flames disappeared, perhaps due to the high temperature, the Crystal Onix's body turned red like flames!

Could it truly be the incarnation of the Glass God, which is why it was harmed by fire-type moves?

Although Ah Gong was very puzzled, the Crystal Onix retaliated again and charged at him headfirst!

Without a second thought, he pointed forward and shouted, "Charmeleon, get out of the way! Then use Flame Vortex!"

However, although Agong gave the order, unfortunately he was not a professional trainer who had been battling for many years, so he did not seize the opportunity and missed the best chance to dodge!

Fortunately, at this critical moment, Charizard reacted quickly, leaping to barely avoid Onix's powerful impact. Then, it puffed out its mouth and spewed out a vortex of fire, rapidly sweeping towards Crystal Onix!

The vortex of flames grew faster and larger, eventually forming a fire tornado that completely enveloped the Crystal Giant Rock Serpent!

Roar! !

The Crystal Onix let out an even more painful cry, but when the fire tornado disappeared, it did not fall down. Instead, it stood upright in place, its entire body radiating an even more dazzling red light than before!

Even under the sunlight, and with the reflection of the flames from the crystal, it appears so dazzling and brilliant!

Seeing the scene before him, Ah Gong's body trembled violently. He stood there, staring blankly at the Crystal Onix. In an instant, it seemed as if he had suddenly had an epiphany and realized something!

The room became unusually quiet. In order not to disturb Ah Gong, no one dared to make any rash moves.

In fact, it wasn't just him; Xia You and Na Zi were also admiring this rare sight.

After a long while, Ah Gong finally came to his senses. His previous tired expression vanished, replaced by a beaming smile. "So that's how it feels! I think... I've gotten what I wanted!"

After speaking, he looked at Xia You, bowed deeply, and gave a solemn bow.

"Mr. Xia You, thank you so much! Thank you for your help this time!"

"No need to thank me." Xia You waved her hand dismissively. "Actually, I didn't do anything. Besides, didn't you also help me make Articuno accessories? Now we're even."

Upon hearing this, Ah Gong shook his head and said earnestly, "Compared to the thing I helped you build, the inspiration I gained this time will benefit me for a lifetime and could even directly change my life. The difference between the two is enormous, so how can you compare them!"

Xia You hadn't expected his attitude to be so firm, so she didn't say anything more and accepted the bow calmly.

At this moment, Ah Gong extended his hand to Xia You again: "Mr. Xia You, please excuse me. I'm bursting with inspiration right now and can't wait to get back to the shop to create new works!"