Reborn Pokémon: My childhood sweetheart is Xiaoguang.

The next day, early morning.

Although the snow from last night has stopped, the entire city is still immersed in a silvery tranquility.

Fine ice flowers condensed on the glass windows of the Pokémon Center, and the heating inside was on full blast, creating a stark contrast with the snowy landscape outside.

The two walked down the stairs.

Xiaoyun's short black hair was neatly styled and casually left loose. She looked refreshed and walked with a confident stride.

Don't ask, the answer is harmony.

Xiao Guang followed half a step behind him, wearing a light blue down jacket and a white scarf, her cheeks flushed.

As she went downstairs, she straightened her cuffs, and her demeanor made Miss Joey, who was on duty early in the morning, take a second look.

Like a flower that has been carefully watered, it blooms exceptionally beautifully.

"Morning everyone!"

Xiaoyun waved and greeted everyone, her voice full of youthful energy.

Then his gaze fell on Xiaozhi sitting on the sofa, and he raised an eyebrow slightly.

Ash...something's not right.

Normally, Ash, if not exactly a spirited young man, is at least full of energy, like saying "Pikachu, let's go!"

But today, he was leaning back on the sofa, with faint dark circles under his eyes, his hair was a little messy, and he exuded an unusual air of listlessness.

Pikachu, on the other hand, was full of energy, happily munching on an apple.

"What's wrong? Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Xiaoyun walked over, sat down next to him, and carefully looked him over.

Tsk tsk tsk, it looks like Xiaoqian has drained his life force.

Xiao Zhi rubbed his eyes and yawned:

"Ah, no, I'm just a little sleepy."

Actually, he tossed and turned until midnight last night, his mind filled with Serena.

Just like being hit by a charm spell, the effect is outstanding.

"Good morning everyone."

Serena came downstairs at that moment, with a gentle smile on her face, and everything seemed normal.

She was holding two cups of hot milk and naturally handed one to Xiaozhi: "You have to drink milk when you wake up in the morning."

"Th-thank you..." Ash took the cup, but his fingers accidentally touched Serena's hand, and the two of them trembled at the same time, almost spilling the milk.

"careful!"

Serena quickly held the cup steady, and the two of them put their hands together again.

Time froze for two seconds.

Pikachu tilted its head to the side.

In broad daylight, you're not even trying to hide from people, are you?

Xiaoyun understood immediately, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

Oh wow, it seems they weren't the only ones who made progress last night.

Yulijia and Citron also came downstairs.

Yulijia bounced around, her twin ponytails swaying with her movements: "Today is Hikari-neechan's dojo match, I'm so excited!"

Clemont glanced at Ash, his glasses practically reflecting light: "Hmm, but I'm more excited for the other one."

Xiaoyun looked at the group and asked, "Shall we set off later?"

At the mention of gym battles, Ash seemed to be injected with energy, and he stood up abruptly: "Then of course we're off now! Gym challenge, go go go!"

The dark circles are still there, but the eyes have brightened up.

Sure enough, battles are Ash's revival potion.

"Then let's go."

..........

Yingxue Dojo.

It was the familiar icy battlefield, and Gym Leader Defu was already standing in the Trainer Command Area.

The other party's voice was booming:

"Xiaoyun, you're finally here! I couldn't wait!"

Xiaoyun walked to the edge of the field and smiled politely.

"The main character right now is Hikari; our battle is yet to come."

Defu laughed heartily: "Alright! Let's warm up first!"

In his eyes, Xiao Guang's combat strength was probably similar to that of Serena yesterday, and he could only be used as a warm-up.

The referee stepped forward: "The Snowfall Gym Challenge will be between challenger Dawn and Gym Leader Defu. The rules are 3 vs 3, and only the challenger may change their Pokémon."

Xiao Guang didn't argue and calmly took out a Poké Ball.

She's going to prove them wrong with her actions.

"Go!"

Bang! A strangely shaped Pokémon appeared on the ice.

It has a deep purple body, like a combination of seaweed and a poisonous dragon, with a head like a rotting crown and poisonous foam swirling around its body.

It is the Poisonous Algae Dragon that Xiaoguang recently evolved into.

On the other side, Defu also took a ball from the ball case at his waist and threw it out.

"The Poisonous Algae Dragon, then I'll be it."

However, as soon as Defu threw the Poké Ball, Dawn gave the command:

"Poisonous Algae Dragon, Poisonous Spikes!"

"Algae!"

The Poisonous Algae Dragon opened its mouth and spat out a large amount of dark purple poisonous spikes, scattering them all over the ground.

As soon as the Pokémon that has been given a boost lands, it immediately becomes poisoned and is eliminated.

"Oh? Starting with poison, a classic tactic."

De Fu smiled, looking calm and collected, as if to say, "What kind of situation haven't I seen before?"

Xiao Guang was taken aback by such composure.

Are you really that confident?

boom!

The Poké Ball opened, but the Pokémon inside didn't land; instead, it hovered in the air.

A round Pokémon with a black stone core, resembling a giant head, exuding a chilling aura, and revealing sharp teeth in its open mouth.

Ice Demon Guardian!

"Protect." (That's it?)

It hovered half a meter above the ground, its one eye looking down at the poisonous caltrops with a mocking expression.

Poison Spikes? That move is only good for bullying low-level Pokémon that can't fly.

"Why is this?"

Xiao Guang pursed his lips, his expression somewhat downcast.

It's rare for me to try a dirty trick, but the opponent's Ice Ghost Guard has built-in levitation, so Poison Spikes are useless.

No wonder you were so confident.

In the stands, Serena tilted her head and asked:

"If the Ice Ghost Guard remains suspended, then the Poison Spikes will be useless."

Xiaoyun explained, "It's only ineffective against Glalie, but it can affect subsequent Pokémon, since there aren't many Ice-type Pokémon that can fly."

Unless you send three Ice Ghosts or Snow Witches.

Ash rested his chin on his hand: "If the Toxic Spikes can't reach the ground, why not just hit Glalie on the ground?"

Hitchron thought to himself, "It seems... to make sense."

Xiaoyun patted Xiaozhi on the shoulder: "It has to be you again."

Instead of racking my brains, I'll just have a flash of inspiration and fight you bunch of genius freaks!

On the field, De Fu smiled and waved his hand:

"Ice Demon Guardian, hail!"

"Protect!"

Ice Demon let out a long howl, and the temperature inside the gym plummeted even further.

Fine hailstones pelted down, quickly covering the entire area.

The Poisonous Algae Dragon frowned.

This environment is awful; it doesn't like it.

"Then, an avalanche!"

Ice Demon's body gathered a large amount of ice and snow, forming a huge snow wave that surged towards Poison Algae Dragon like a white tsunami!

This move is even more powerful and extremely fast in hail!

Xiao Guang's eyes sharpened; instead of retreating, he advanced: "Poisonous Algae Dragon, Venomous Impact! Aim at the center of the avalanche!"

The Poisonous Algae Dragon spewed out a purplish-black, viscous venom, which collided head-on with the avalanche's ice and snow!

The venom exploded in the snow, but the avalanche only slowed down slightly and continued to press down!

She raised her right hand and snapped her fingers crisply: "Poisonous Algae Dragon, extremely poisonous!"

Then the Poisonous Algae Dragon opened its mouth and spat out a viscous, purplish-black venom, directly applying deadly poison!

But Ice Ghost Guardian was prepared and dodged with a nimble aerial drift. However, the venom exploded in mid-air, turning into a cloud of poisonous mist that mixed into the hail!

The highly toxic substance mixed with the ice and snow, forming an eerie purplish-black snow mist that spread rapidly.

"They actually used my hail to turn the weather into a medium for spreading toxic fog..."

He stroked his chin, his eyes becoming serious.

Watching the poisonous fog spread little by little, Xiao Guang put one hand on his hip and said, "Making use of the terrain is a basic skill for trainers."

She can be a little bit dirty-minded too.

Defu saw through his intentions and laughed loudly: "How naive! You think the poisonous fog can seal everything off?"

"Ice Demon Guard, ascend! Then use Avalanche!"

Ice Ghost Guardian rose rapidly, easily avoiding the poisonous fog, and then let out a long howl!

A massive wave of snow surged forth before it, crashing headlong towards the Poison Algae Dragon! Unstoppable!

In the stands, Ash had already stood up, his fists clenched: "This power... Poisonous Algae Dragon is in danger!"

Serena nervously covered her mouth.

Xiao Guang remained unusually calm. Just as the avalanche was about to engulf the poisonous fog, he suddenly gave the order:

"Poisonous Algae Dragon, dive into the poisonous fog and melt!"

what? !

To everyone's astonishment, the Poisonous Algae Dragon neither dodged nor defended itself, but instead plunged headlong into the poisonous mist it had created!

boom!

The avalanche crashed down, completely covering and freezing the area of ​​poisonous fog!

The mixture of ice and poison formed a bizarre purplish-black ice layer, resembling a giant poisonous ice cake.

"Hide in the venom and use it as a buffer?"

Defu's pupils contracted, and he immediately realized what was happening.

The Poisonous Algae Dragon is a poisonous dragon; poisonous mist is to it what water is to a fish.

Before he could finish speaking, something unexpected happened!

The purplish-black ice layer, frozen by the avalanche, suddenly trembled violently, and countless cracks appeared on its surface.

Swish swish!

Then dozens of sharp, poisonous ice spikes burst through the ice, piercing the ice demon guarding the sky from all angles!

"Ice Demon Guardian, hide quickly!" Defu shouted urgently.

Ice Ghost hurriedly dodged, but in the heat of the moment, he was still grazed by several poisonous ice spikes.

The venom quickly seeped into the body, and purplish-black lines began to spread!

"Oh no, I've been poisoned!"

Defu's face darkened.

"It's not over yet!"

Xiao Guang pressed his advantage, raising his right hand high: "Poisonous Algae Dragon, Venom Impact!"

Boom!

The purplish-black ice layer shattered!

The Poisonous Algae Dragon soared into the sky from beneath the ice, its body covered in venom and ice shards, like a venomous dragon emerging from the sea!

It twisted its body in the air, opened its mouth and spewed out a viscous, purplish-black sludge wave, shooting it like a high-pressure water gun at the poisoned and stiff Ice Demon Guardian!

Ice Ghost tried to dodge, but the paralysis caused by the poison slowed its movements by half a beat!

Pfft——!

Venom splattered all over Ice Ghost's face, hitting him every time!

"Ice Ghost Guardian!"

Defu shouted loudly.

Venom Impact is similar to Avalanche, with its power doubling when the user is poisoned!

The Ice Demon tumbled painfully in the air, trying to shake off the venom, but it had already seeped into the cracks in the ice crystals. The purplish-black markings on its body deepened, and the poison continued to erode its strength.

For a fleeting moment, it seemed as if it saw its great-grandmother waving at it.

Xiao Guang gave him no chance to breathe, continuously giving instructions:

"Poisonous Algae Dragon, Poison Tail!"

The Poisonous Algae Dragon landed, its tail whipping out like a scorpion, the tip gleaming with purple light.

"Ice Demon Guardian, Headbutt!"

Defu shouted one last time.

boom!

Ice Ghost Guardian managed to block with a headbutt, but the poison greatly reduced its stamina, making it no match for Ice Ghost Guardian's strength.

The Poisonous Algae Dragon swung its tail, increasing the force.

boom!

Ice Ghost was instantly sent flying like a soccer ball, crashing into the gym's ice wall before slowly sliding down, its eyes turning into the shape of mosquito coils.

The referee raises the flag: "Ice Demon Guardian is incapacitated! Poisonous Algae Dragon wins!"

Yulijia jumped up and cheered, "Yay! Xiaoguang is amazing!"

Citron murmured, "So that's how it can be done. Using your own poisonous mist as cover while triggering the melting, that's brilliant."

Defu withdrew his Ice Ghost Protection, looked up at Xiaoguang, his eyes full of admiration: "The fusion of venom and ice creates a poisonous ice environment. Xiaoguang, I must say, your tactics are truly imaginative."

It has to be the young people of today who know how to have fun.

Xiao Guang was slightly out of breath, but his smile was radiant:

"Thank you for the compliment. Poisonous Algae Dragon also worked very hard."

The Poisonous Algae Dragon returned to her side, its eyes filled with pride.

Hmph, it's only just begun to exert its power!

Amused by the taunt of the poisonous algae dragon, Defu shook his head and took out a second Poké Ball:

"Then, my second one! A tundra bear!"

The Poké Ball was thrown, and it still turned into a huge white bear.

"freeze!"

The tundra bear roared to the sky, the sound so powerful that the icicles on the roof shook!

"It's the same tundra bear from yesterday."

Serena whispered that this Tundra Bear was a formidable opponent who had taken down two of her Pokémon in a row.

However, just as the tundra bear finished howling and was about to strike a pose, poison shards rose up.

puff.

A purplish-black poisonous gas rose from its feet and quickly spread throughout its body.

"...Frozen?" (Hmm?)

The tundra bear looked down at its feet, then looked up at Defu, its expression changing from majestic to bewildered.

Hey, this ground... it's a bit sharp on my feet.

"Uh, Poison Spikes, I forgot about that."

He patted his forehead and then shouted:

"Tundra Bear, forget about the poison, finish this quickly! Use Blizzard to suppress the attack!"

Since I'm already poisoned, I can only finish the battle quickly before my stamina runs out.

"freeze....."

The tundra bear took a deep breath, its chest and abdomen visibly swelling, and then it suddenly lowered its head and spewed out an extremely violent storm of ice and snow!

Huhuhu——!

The Poisonous Algae Dragon, being a Dragon-type creature, was immediately suppressed by the powerful blizzard.

"Tundra Bear, Icicle Slam!"

Defu gave Xiaoguang no chance to catch his breath.

The tundra bear slammed its paws heavily onto the ice!

Boom boom boom! !

Dozens of thick icicles crashed down from the sky at incredible speed! Justice descended from the heavens!

"Poisonous Algae Dragon, Dragon Pulse!"

The Poisonous Algae Dragon immediately unleashed a Dragon Pulse, quickly shattering the ice pillar above its head.

"Now! Freeze Fist!"

He clenched his fist and swung it forward.

The tundra bear's right fist was covered with a thick layer of ice, and its entire arm swelled up as it charged forward.

Before the Poisonous Algae Dragon could react, it was sent flying by a punch from the Tundra Bear.

boom--!

Just like the Ice Demon before it, the Poisonous Algae Dragon crashed into the gym wall and slowly slid down.

The referee announced, "The Poisonous Algae Dragon is incapacitated! The Tundra Bear wins!"

Xiao Guang recalled his Poison Algae Dragon and gently stroked the Poké Ball: "Thank you for your hard work, Poison Algae Dragon."

On the other side, although the Tundra Bear won, its stamina was gradually depleting, and the poisoning condition had taken effect.

"Poison, what a troublesome property."

Defu frowned as he looked at the state of the tundra bear.

On the other side, Hikari raised the second Poké Ball.

"Please, Gyarados!"

"Roar!"

With a deafening roar, the red Gyarados emerged, its red scales gleaming in the snow.