I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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"This..." Xiaochun was speechless upon hearing this, and said helplessly, "Xiaozhi, this is all I can do for you. If you don't mind the price, then go ahead and learn. Grandpa San's teaching ability is quite good."

“Yes, Mr. Yulong’s teaching ability is quite good. You get what you pay for,” Xiao Mao agreed.

It must be said that Yulong Xian was much more responsible than the shrine maiden of the Seven Islands. The shrine maiden only mentioned some key points and then didn't say anything more.

Although Yu Longxian only explained the key points of the Explosive Flame, he would still come over to spar with him often. Even if he didn't come himself, his Firestorm Beast would come to help.

Xiao Mao was rather curious as to why Yu Longxian had been expelled from the Yu Long family; it seemed he was a man with a story.

"Then forget it, I don't have any money," Xiao Zhi said decisively.

Xiao Shi was very satisfied, as this meant he wouldn't have to worry about Xiao Zhi falling behind in the story.

"In that case, please leave." Yu Longxian didn't mind, after all, he often encountered people like Xiao Zhi.

After leaving Yulong Xian, everyone learned about Yulong Xian from Xiaochun.

Yulong Xian was rebellious from a young age, disobeying his family's arrangements and insisting on choosing one of the three starter Pokémon from the Johto region, refusing to use Dragon-type Pokémon.

However, this is nothing unusual. But as Yu Longxian grows up, as one of the most favored young people in the Yu Long family, he naturally has to cooperate with the family's arranged marriage.

Yu Longxian, who has always been unconventional since childhood, naturally disagreed with the family's arranged marriage and directly got a marriage certificate with an ordinary girl. This action angered the elders of the Yu Long family, who expelled Yu Longxian from the family.

Yu Longxian was also stubborn, so he really broke away from the family, and that relationship continues to this day.

"Since Elder Yulong has left the family, why does he still live in Yanmo City?" Xiao Mao asked curiously.

Since he has been expelled from the family, given Yu Longxian's personality, he shouldn't want to live with his family.

"This is mainly thanks to the fact that Third Grandfather's grandson is very outstanding, and since the older generation of elders have all passed away, the clansmen of Third Grandfather's generation don't care much about this matter, so they brought Third Grandfather back. However, Third Grandfather still has some reservations, so he bought a house in Yanmo City and lives there by himself," Xiao Chun said.

"Who is the grandson of Master Yulong?" Xiaoxia asked.

“It’s A-Du,” Xiao Chun said.

Everyone was stunned, including Xiao Mao.

Gary looked at Ash and found that Ash was also shocked. Ash obviously knew Lance, but how did Ash know that Ash had caught Shiny Gyarados?

"Is it that invincible A-Du?" Xiao-Mao asked.

"To say I'm invincible is an exaggeration, but I am indeed the strongest trainer in the Johto region," Tsubaki said modestly.

Xiao Mao was also somewhat surprised. He never expected that Yu Longxian was actually A Du's grandfather.

The group chatted as they walked and soon returned to the Pokémon Center. All the Pokémon had been healed. Xiaochun retrieved her Pokémon and parted ways with Xiaozhi and the others at the Pokémon Center.

"Miss Tsubaki, I will be challenging the gym tomorrow," Ash said.

"Ok, I will wait for you."

Xiaochun nodded and followed Kabu away.

Watching Tsubaki and Kabuto's figures gradually disappear into the distance, Gary suddenly spoke up, "What? Ash, you haven't challenged the Blacksmith Gym yet..."

Ash: Um...!

"Sigh!" Shigeru sighed helplessly, "It seems I'm still one step ahead of you. I've already collected all the badges in the Kanto region."

"What's so great about it? Collecting all the badges doesn't mean anything," Ash retorted.

“That naturally means I’m better than you. I cleared all my gyms on my first try. What about you?” Shigeru retorted.

Ash had nothing to say, because he had just been defeated by Clover yesterday. Ever since he sent his old Pokémon back, Ash's gym battles had been extremely difficult. He had already lost once in this challenge against the Black Mist Gym.

"Oh, and I have some other good news for you," Xiao Mao said.

"Good news...?" Ash looked puzzled, wondering what kind of good news it could be.

“I won’t be using the Pokémon I used at the Indigo League for this Silver League tournament, which will reduce your stress considerably,” Gary said.

"What did you say!"

"this...!"

"real or fake?!"

Not only was Xiaozhi surprised, but Xiaogang and Xiaoxia were also astonished.

All three of them had watched the Indigo League. Although they didn't remember everything, they knew that Blastoise, Tyranitar, and Zapdos had all participated. These three were Gary's strongest Pokémon. If they hadn't participated in the Silver League, it would have greatly weakened Gary's strength.

"Shigeru, why did you do this?" Ash asked.

"Naturally, it's because the level of the Pokémon League isn't high enough. Using Pokémon that were used in the Indigo League would make the battles very boring. It's a challenge for myself," said Gary.

“Okay, then I’ll do it that way too,” Ash said, unconvinced.

“You should probably give up. How many Pokémon have you caught in the Johto region?” Gary said.

Ash: Um...!

Ash has only caught 6 Pokémon in the Johto region.

During the Indigo League, Ash used all the Pokémon available in the Kanto region. If they were banned, the six Pokémon he caught in the Johto region wouldn't be enough.

Ash pursed his lips; he couldn't deny it. Just as Gary had said, he had caught too few Pokémon.

272: Arrive at Baiyin Town, Wild Fruit Village

Day two.

Xiao Mao then left Yanmo City and rode his mountain bike to Baiyin Town.

With only two months left until the Silver Conference begins, it will take a considerable amount of time just to travel from Yanmo City to Silver Town.

A week later, Xiao Mao arrived in Baiyin Town.

After settling into the Pokémon Center, Gary contacted Master Si immediately.

Two months have passed since we sent Mighty and Heracross to A-Si for training; it's time to bring them back.

"Master, how are Mighty and Heracross's training going these past two months?" Shigeru asked.

"They're all doing very well, and they train very hard. They've even learned new fighting skills in the last two months," A-Si said.

"Really? What kind of skill is it?" Xiao Mao asked curiously.

“Send them over there, and you’ll find out,” Ah Si said, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.

"Alright, then please teleport Machamp and Heracross over here, Master," said Gary.

Soon, Ah Si put the Mighty Beast and Heracross into a spirit and teleported it to Xiao Mao.

"Just focus on testing your strength and Heracross, and do your best at the Silver Tournament. I'll be watching your matches." After saying that, Ah Si hung up the phone.

Gary looked at the two Poké Balls in his hand and used his Eye of Insight to check the attributes of Machamp and Heracross.

[Sprite: Mighty]

[Attribute: Fighting]

【Level: 54】

[Potential: King]

[Trait: Perseverance (If afflicted with an abnormal status, it will unleash Perseverance, increasing attack power by 50%.)]

[Skills: Kickdown, Glare, Charge, Retaliation, Insight, Low Kick, Slam, Brick Break, Demon Mask, Use of Force Throw, Hell Roll, Super Strength, Double Chop, Cross Chop, Bodybuilding, Earth Throw, Explosive Punch.]

[Teaching skills: Mega Kick, Dig, Sleep, Hyper Beam, Flame Burst, Mount Tai Slam, Freeze Punch, Brick Break.]

【Intimacy Level: 255 (Maximum 255)】

...!

[Elf: Heracross♂ (Shining)]

[Attributes: Insect, Fighting]

【Level: 54】

[Potential: Champion]

【Trait: Overconfidence (Defeating an opponent grants overconfidence, increasing attack power by 1 level.)】

[Skills: Tackle, Gaze, Shove, Rampage, Swallow Return, Corner Strike, Double Strike, Brick Break, Needle Missile, Super Cornering Technique, Close Combat, Resurrection.]

[Teaching skills: Digging, Rock Slash, Sleep, Hyper Beam, Pounce, Body Slam, Shadow Claw, Bodybuilding.]

【Intimacy Level: 255 (Maximum 255)】

Both Might and Heracross are level 54, a slight increase in level. They have learned two new skills, Brick Break and Bulk Up, which are both very useful skills.

"good."

Xiao Mao was very satisfied with the improvement of both Pokémon and did not plan to level them up further.

Next, Gary contacted Professor Oak's lab and checked the levels of the Pokémon stored there.

Because they weren't with them, and the Pokémon were all at relatively high levels, the improvement wasn't significant. Except for Scizor and Eevee, which reached level 60 and entered the Elite Four level, the other Pokémon were roughly between level 55 and 60.

The Pokémon that Gary recently caught in the Johto region are all at relatively low levels. Except for Gyarados, none of them are above level 55, so they should be fine for the Silver Conference.

"If we count the Elite Four level Pokémon, there are only Scizor and Charizard, which isn't enough. We need to get a Pokémon with Elite Four level strength," Gary said, resting his chin on his hand in thought.

The contestants at the Silver Conference are stronger than those at the Indigo Conference, and relying on two Elite Four level Pokémon as trump cards is clearly not enough.

"Alakazam, you're the one."

Gary decided to choose Alakazam. Alakazam had never participated in the Indigo League and had its Mega Evolution form. In the future, the rare resources rewarded by the system would definitely be given to Pokémon like Alakazam first.

So, Gary used 2 Rare Candies to raise Alakazam's level to 60.

Next, following the rules he set before leaving Pallet Town, Gary would raise the potential of the Pokémon with the highest level increase among those with the same potential by 1 level.

Alakazam happened to be the highest-level Pokémon among all the Elite Four potential Pokémon. Gary used one Silver Crown to raise its potential to Champion level.

Next, among the champion potential Pokémon, the highest level is Scizor. By consuming a Golden Crown, its potential is raised to near-legendary level.

Since Xiao Shi had no more Pokémon at the near-Elite Four level, he gave his only bronze crown to Arcanine, raising it to near-Elite Four level.

Arcanine has been stuck at level 49 for a long time, but today it can finally break through the barrier.

As for Crobat, we'll have to wait a bit longer. Once Gary wins the Silver Conference, Crobat and Arcanine will be freed, and one of them might even be able to reach Elite Four potential.

This spot naturally goes to Arcanine, since Arcanine is so good-looking. Crobat will just have to make do for a while longer.